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Four Trojans Land Pac-12 Postgraduate Scholarships
Matthew Burton, Melanie Grindle, Alex Lendrum and Chelsea Silvers are awarded $3,000 scholarships.
Lendrum, Godbe, Lim, Basaraba Lead Pac-12 Academic Team Selections
Lendrum finishes career as a three-time first team pick; Godbe nabs his second first team honor.
Morozov Tops 100y Free Prelims At NCAAs
Junior then leads 400y free relay to second-best morning swim; Colupaev, Klarskov make 'B' finals.
Morozov Wins 100y Free, Leads 400y Free Relay Title; USC Finishes NCAAs 4th
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Quintero, Morozov, Colupaev Post Top 2 Prelim Finishes At NCAAs Day 2
USC's 200y medley relay sets school mark as it qualifies for final as well.
THIS SEASON: Senior Alex Lendrum, a co-captain for the second year in a row, is one of the country's top returning backstrokers whose versatility makes him a postseason threat in the IM as well. An NCAA point scorer as a sophomore and an All-American as a junior, Lendrum looks to continue to build his already impressive resume in his final year at Troy. Lendrum is the second-fastest Trojan ever in the 100y and 200y back and the 200y IM. He is also one of the team's top students in the classroom.
2012: Lendrum earned his first All-American honor as a junior in 2012, taking sixth in the 200y back (1:42.29). He also scored in the 200y IM, placing 14th (1:45.61), and also was 23rd in the 100y back (47.59). Additionally, Lendrum swam on USC's 12th-place 400y medley relay ... At the 2012 Pac-12 Championships, Lendrum was a career-best fourth in the 200y back (1:42.42). He was also seventh in the 100y back and 10th in the 200y IM ... Earlier in the season, he clocked a 1:40.82 in the 200y back, becoming USC's second-fastest ever in the event ... At the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, Lendrum just missed the finals of the 200m back, finishing ninth in the semifinals in 1:59.85, 0.17 out of eighth. He also tied for 26th in the 100m back (56.08) ... Lendrum earned Capital One Academic All-America second team honors in 2012 as part of CoSIDA's "At-Large" team, a category that includes the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming and diving, tennis, water polo and wrestling. There were 15 selections for each of the All-America first, second and third teams. He did so with a 3.74 GPA in biochemistry. Lendrum also earned 2012 CoSIDA All-District 8, Pac-12 All-Academic first team and College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America Team first team honors.
2011: Lendrum scored his first individual points at the NCAA Championships as a 2011 sophomore, claiming 13th in the 200y back in 1:42.68. He was also 26th in the 100y back (47.59) and 39th in the 200y IM (1:47.02) and led off USC's 11th-place 400y medley relay ... His 2011 bests in the 100y back (47.59) and 200y back (1:42.29) made him the fifth and third fastest Trojan ever in the respective events ... At the 2011 Pac-10s, he reached the 200y back final for the second year in a row, taking sixth in 1:43.43. He was also 10th in the 100y back (47.66) and 15th in the 200y IM (1:48.26) ... His 1:42.29 in the 200y back at the Winter Sectionals was USC's best in the event last year ... He earned 2011 Pac-10 All-Academic first team honors with a 3.68 in bio-chemistry ... He was a finalist at the 2011 U.S. Nationals, finishing fifth in the 200m back in 1:59.37. He was also sixth in the `B' final of the 100y back (55.39) and 42nd in the 200m IM (2:04.96).
2010: Lendrum competed in three events at the 2010 NCAA Championships as a freshman, taking 20th in the 200y back (1:43.03), 37th in the 100y back (48.54) and helped USC to 16th in the 400y medley relay ... At the 2010 Pac-10 Championships, he reached the final of the 200y back, taking eighth (1:45.00) after going 1:42.99 in prelims. He was also 10th in the 400y IM (3:50.61) and 20th in the 200y IM (1:48.21).
HIGH SCHOOL: Lendrum was the Arizona 5A Swimmer of the Year as a 2009 senior, a 12-time prep All-American and a three-year Scholastic All-American who graduated from Brophy Prep in Phoenix ... At the Arizona Class 5A Division I Championships in 2008, he was part of four state records. He broke the record in the 500y free (4:27.67) and tied it in the 200y IM (1:49.41) in helping Brophy win its 21st consecutive state title. He won the 200y free state title as a junior. Overall, he holds 19 state records and 32 club records in Arizona ... At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, he was 44th in the 200m back ... At the 2009 U.S. World Championship Trials, he was 15th in the 200m back ... Earned his school's Scholar Athlete Award and was an AP Scholar with Distinction.
CLUB/COACH: Phoenix Swim Club/Dave Gibson.
PERSONAL: He was born on July 26, 1991 ... He is majoring in biological and biomedical sciences with hopes of becoming a doctor.


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Arsène Wenger believes moving back into the top four has given his team a huge psychological lift.
Thierry Henry's last-gasp winner against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light helped Arsenal leapfrog both Chelsea and Newcastle in the Premier League table.
With the season moving towards its final straight, Wenger says his team are perfectly positioned for a strong finish.
"It is fantastic for us to come back into a decent position in the table," he told Arsenal Player.
"Not many teams would have won [against Sunderland] against a side who are doing very well.
"It is a massive lift for us because a few weeks ago nobody believed we could turn it around and we have done it. It can change very quickly but it is better to be in this position than not."
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Regulations on Supplemental Information about Academic Performance of Nonpublic School Students and Home Schooled Students
Some campuses have set special undergraduate admissions requirements for graduates of home schools and other high schools. The requirements have been applied to applicants from home schools because conventional measures of high school performance such as class rank, course grades, course content, and course rigor may be difficult to evaluate for such applicants. At some institutions these special policies have also been applied to applicants of nonaccredited high schools and high schools without conventional grading systems or curricula.
For all such applicants it may be difficult for the admissions officer to determine that the Board of Governors' minimum course requirements have been met. This is because transcripts from these applicants may show unconventional course labels, course content, course sequences, grading practices, and other information that make it difficult for the admissions officer to verify that the graduate has taken and mastered the content of courses required by the board's minimum course requirements. The uncertainty arises largely because there are often no external standards by which the curriculum and grading practices of these high schools can be evaluated to insure that they are consistent with the board's requirements.
In instances where an admissions officer feels the need to gather supplemental information about academic performance, in order to enforce the board's requirements, it is important that the board's procedures for implementing minimum course requirements permit that to occur. It is equally important that the supplemental information requested be related to enforcing the requirements and that it be interpreted by admissions officers in a manner that is not prejudicial to the applicant from whom it is requested. In order to meet these requirements, two tests – the ACT and the SAT-II achievement tests – shall be considered acceptable tests to provide the supplemental information required for this purpose.
This regulation limits the supplemental information an admissions officer may request to one of the two tests. It also directs that admissions officers refrain from setting any minimum scores on these tests unless and until they have been validated for predicting freshman performance and found to be nondiscriminatory against these special applicants.
[This is a rewrite of a memorandum from President Spangler to the chancellors, chief academic officers and directors of admission dated February 20, 1997.]


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The down-home charm and effortless grace of this low country day bed offer a welcoming retreat for friends and family. A mix of metal and wood, the daybed offers lovely curves and a touch of rustic warmth. Bobbin spindles on the metal frame capture the timeless elegance of a family antique, a subtle nod to sophisticated traditional style. The wood back highlights artful shaping and a rich, River Bank finish that emphasizes natural earth tones. Perfect for a child's room or a cozy guest bedroom, the low country day bed creates a welcoming atmosphere in any home.
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There's a quiet grace and peacefulness that stems from life along the Savannah River, a relaxed elegance that Paula Deen captures perfectly in her new River House collection, a whole-home series inspired by Paula's own home on the River, and the family members who really bring the place to life. Designed for real families, the collection balances the idea of beautiful, welcoming style with practical storage and durability. Signature pieces like the Kitchen Island, with its pull-out table, and the Family Organizer Desk with Hutch serve as a sort of home base for the entire family, offering versatile function and unique features like attached outlets and chalkboards that help to keep the family organized and connected amidst busy schedules and everyday life. Serpentine shaping is used prominently throughout the collection, mimicking the slow, gentle waves of the Savannah on items like the Bedside Chest and Family Room Table, infusing your decor with an attitude of easygoing grace that permeates throughout your entire home. Classic details like pretty bun feet, gentle arches, and generous turned legs give the collection its timeless appearance, made with a grace and simplicity that encourages personal expression. Oiled bronze metal accents, bobbin motifs, numbered medallions and scalloped seat cushions add spirit and character, creating a warm appearance designed to be loved and enjoyed. The 50 piece collection is available in two main finishes, allowing you to create a complete look from one color or mix and match as you please. Rich and warm, the dark brown River Bank finish highlights beautiful cherry veneers with its slight sheen, while the painted and lightly textured white River Boat finish with subtle gray rub-through alludes to country cottage style with an antique quality. A charming gray Oyster Shell finish on select pieces adds depth and character. Inspired by the beauty and history of life on the Savannah River, and designed for the bustle and activity of everyday families, Paula Deen's River House collection marries the quiet elegance of low country style with modern convenience and function, instilling in any home an atmosphere of southern hospitality and timeless, casual style.
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This project was started just before Christmas and I'm finally happy with the overall look. This is a 1:1 sculpt in wet clay of Tem. I will now make a mould from this and produce a Polyurethane resin copy which I can attach to my Jango mannequin.
My mannequin is still in its early stages, currently cutting up the limbs to get a good stance.
I will be adding glass eyes to the resin copy and painting it in fleshtones. This head sculpt fits nicely inside my cold cast helmet so I can eventually display the mannequin with or without a helmet.
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CHAPEL HILL --- The University of North Carolina women's basketball program signed four high school seniors to National Letters of Intent, head coach Sylvia Hatchell announced Wednesday.
The four members of the class of 2017 are Diamond DeShields of Norcross, Ga., Allisha Gray of Sandersville, Ga., Stephanie Mavunga of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jessica Washington of Tulsa, Okla. All four future Tar Heels are ranked in the top 14 of the class by the All Star Girls Report and in the top 23 by ESPN HoopGurlz. DeShields leads the way with a No. 2 ranking from the ASGR, followed by Mavunga (No. 4), Gray (No. 7) and Washington (No. 14).
"This is an exciting day for our program," Hatchell said. "The addition of these four young ladies to our current roster immediately makes us a contender for national championships for years to come. They are outstanding athletes who fit our style of play, but more importantly they are all great students who will be great ambassadors for our University."
DeShields, who attends Norcross High School, is a 6-2 wing. The 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year in Georgia, DeShields was the ESPN Rise National Freshman of the Year in 2010 and led Norcross to back-to-back 5A state championships in 2010 and 2011.
"Diamond is arguably the best player in the country for her class," Hatchell said. "She is a complete player who can take over a game from the guard position."
DeShields is a preseason USA Today All-USA selection entering her senior season after earning second-team All-USA honors as a junior. In addition to her stellar performances at the prep level, DeShields has also had a decorated international career. The MVP of the 2012 U17 World Championships after leading the United States to a gold medal, she also won gold in the U18 World 3-on-3 Championships in September. DeShields is the daughter of Delino and Tisha DeShields. Her father is a former 13-year veteran in Major League Baseball while her mother was an All-America performer in track and field at Tennessee.
Gray, who attends Washington County High School, is a 6-0 guard. The No. 7 player in the class according to ESPN, she was the 2012 Gatorade Player of the Year in Georgia as well as a three-time 3A state player of the year.
"Allisha is a pure scorer," Hatchell said. "She plays on both ends of the floor and can stretch a defense with her shooting ability."
Gray has led Washington County to a three-year record of 88-4 that includes a perfect 32-0 record and 3A state championship in 2010-11. As a junior, she averaged 32.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game en route to a state runner-up finish. Gray also has USA Basketball experience as a member of the U18 National Team as well as the 3-on-3 National Team. Gray is the daughter of Annie and Dr. Allen Gray.
Mavunga, who attends Brownsburg High School, is a 6-4 power forward. The No. 4 player in the class according to the All Star Girls Report, Mavunga was the 2012 Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana in 2012.
"Stephanie is a post player who can bang with the best of them," Hatchell said. "She has a strong post body and can make a tremendous impact around the basket."
A two-time Indiana Basketball Coaches Association All-State selection, Mavunga holds school records for single-game, single-season and career blocked shots and averaged 21.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.4 blocks per game as a junior. She also won gold with the United States U16 National Team at the U16 FIBA Americas Tournament in 2011. Mavunga is the daughter of Phillip and Jean Mavunga.
Washington, who attends Jenks High School, is a 5-8 point guard. The No. 14 player in the class according to ESPN, Washington was the 2012 Tulsa World All-Met Player of the Year.
"Jessica is a student of the game who has a fantastic basketball IQ," Hatchell said. "She's a great passer and ball-handler who can also hurt a defense with her ability to score."
Yet another future Tar Heel with international experience, Washington won gold with the United States U17 National Team at the 2012 U17 World Championships. She averaged 18.4 points per game as a junior and has scored more than 1,000 career points. Washington is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Washington.
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From a self defense perspective, what are the advantages or disadvantages of a .40 vs. a 357 Sig? I have a .45 and do not like it purely due to recoil and noise. I am considering moving down to one of the above. Thanks for any feedback.
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From a self defense perspective, what are the advantages or disadvantages of a .40 vs. a 357 Sig? I have a .45 and do not like it purely due to recoil and noise. I am considering moving down to one of the above. Thanks for any feedback.
If you don't like the recoil on a .45, you'll probably hate the .40 or .357. I recommend that you try some lighter loads and better ear protection with the .45, or consider dropping down to a 9mm. It's plenty for SD, if you shoot it well.
Recoil - Drop down to a 185 grain bullet for your .45, you'll probably fall in love all over again with it.
Noise - You are headed in the wrong direction if noise is a problem. Both the .40 and (especially) the .357 Sig are looooouuuuuuddddd!!! Higher pressures result in louder noise. Recoil on the .357 is also a little more stout than a 230grain .45. The recoil on the .40 is comparable, IMO.
Noise should not be a consideration because you and anybody nearby when you shoot, should be wearing ear protection. :smt076
If you prefer lower recoil go to a 9MM
From a self-defense perspective? Whichever one you shoot better. Doesn't quite answer your specific question, but...
Whichever you can reliably put more lead on target with should be your main concern, due to the fact that neither you nor the bad guy will care how loud the report is, nor what diameter the round you put into his person is. A well placed .357sig or .40s&w round is better than a miss with .45acp, and all variations of the above.
But indeed, try different loads. There may be one out there that "clicks" with you.
To provide input to your question, .357sig is an expensive overpenetrator, and .40s&w is fairly similar to 9mm.
Be sure to have fun finding your dream gun!
Just my opinion: a 45 shoves, a 40S&W snaps. I love the shove. The 357sig snaps also. It is a flat trajectory shooter that will shoot fast and far. In 125gr, it is very similar ballistically to a 357magnum, but is about 100 fps slower. Aw. As for overpenetration, first you have to hit your target. Many law enforcment agencies are using the 357sig round. Blow off any statements about near misses. Any caliber, no matter how big, fast, etc. is useless if you do acquire the target. That's a moot point. All of these calibers are unpleasant to shoot if you are not ready to endure a little whump. I shoot and carry 2 different 45's and love the shove. I also miss my 357 magnum and am looking into acquiring a 357sig caliber semi-auto. Got to shoot a 100 rounds through a Sig Sauer chambered in it and really fell off the cliff. Good luck in your search.
You did ask for advantages and disadvantages 40 vs 357sig.
While I like my 40 S&W ( Sig 229, and you can have either barrel or both with the same gun. Magazines are the same you merely order a second barrel! I use my brother's 357 barrel in my 40 withourt an issue. ) the main "advantage" I could see with the 357sig
round, is that it is a "necked" down 40 case. The 357 sig should be less prone to Feed issues issues than a 40. That said I have never had a Feed issue with my 229 and shooting the 40 barrel. As far as recoil I really don't notice that much difference between my SIG 40 and my other 45's.
From a balistic standpoint the 357 sig is very close to a 357 Magnum.
Same bullet and nearly the same velocity. ( yes it does snap) The 357sig is a very accurate round. But as to an "overpenetrator"? The 357 magnum as been proven over time to be a very effective "one shot stop" caliber.
I see no reason why the 357 sig at the near same ballistics would not be the same. One big issue if you wish to shoot the 357 sig very much is cost.
Check the cost of 357sig ammo. If this is strictly a SD weapon that may not be an issue. But I like to practice alot with my SD pistol. ( that is my 40 S&W).
As an adendum to the question not asked!! I also shoot a S&W 386 in 357 Mag. 6 inch barrel. Recoil of the 357 sig with a 229 is much more managable with the autos vs revolver! And the 357 Mag is REALLY LOUD.
But NOW a 185gr 45acp will "flip" less than a 230 gr?
I'm getting myself a reloading press for Christmas... I'll have lotsa-data for you all come January...
Anyone want to buy me a chronograph? I'll do unlimited velocity/load testing for you...
I do know they are not the same bullet, and should have state as such. The point I was making is they are "close enough" ( that .003 is not going to effect ballistics) that as far as velocity and bullet weight ( and yes .003 smaller dia) they should perform the nearly the same. ie. there is a lot of data on the 357 magnum on "real world" stops. That was my point.
I wasn't trying to imply you could hand load either bullet in either case.
For SD purposes they should be close.


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I am going to take mine next year from Miami to the Bahamas. I figure after a year of sailing on the great lakes i should be able to handle it no problem. You should not have to be rich to enjoy sailing. I could have bought a bigger boat and I am sure I will. The boat can handle the trip. The reason is the adventure, and accomplishment. It us just being different. So I,think training and outfitting are the key. I have done many dangerous things in my life safely. The trick is being prepared for the worst and plan for the best.
Bet your one of those folks who drive 'round town.
Ya give no thought to jousting with another, closing at 80+ mph, passing with 6' clearance, trusting they ain't drunk, yackin' on the phone, figurin' the GPS, slappin' the kids, lightin' the fag, changin' the station, eatin', spillin' the coffee, or fiddlin' wit da willie ... just to get somewhere ya probably didn't need to go in the first place. That's nuts!
Go ... have a bail-out plan and look at the bright side. It's less expensive to cut up and haul a 20 footer off the beach than a 40 footer. If yer dead, just think of all the taxes you're gonna get outta payin', and, best of all, no Hillary forever!
Mr. Gainer you've hit the nail directly on the head. GO SMALL, GO YOUNG, GO NOW. I don't have much money, but I have lot of drive and ambition. I don't need a lot of food or sleep, I just need to go.
My trip will be very well researched and planned, this is why I've given myself almost a year to do so (which is a very long time for someone my age!).
Some of you may think I'm foolish, but how else will I learn, except by just doing it?
Thanks to everybody on here for all the encouragement, as well as the challenging replies!
As usual Mr. Ganier brings up an excellent point. Captain Bligh sailed his longboat because it was the only boat he had. I suspect Robert crossed the Atlantic in his boat for much the same reason. There are countless threads here devoted to the ideal cruising boat, if not the ideal deep sea boat. I suspect that many young people do not feel that they have the time, money, and certainly not the patience to acquire that lightly used Swan and end up saying, "screw it, this is what I got, I'm going".
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Captain Bligh sailed his longboat because it was the only boat he had. I suspect Robert crossed the Atlantic in his boat for much the same reason. There are countless threads here devoted to the ideal cruising boat, if not the ideal deep sea boat. I suspect that many young people do not feel that they have the time, money, and certainly not the patience to acquire that lightly used Swan and end up saying, "screw it, this is what I got, I'm going".
I dont understand where most people get the impression that small boat sailing is tough or dangerous. At one time long distance cruising in decked sailing canoes was normal and trips of over a thousand miles were not uncommon. The British still have a yearly trip from England to Iceland by kayak. There is a class of 17 foot boats that used to race trans Atlantic on a regular basis and of course a lot of small boats are out there doing long trips without any fanfare at all and most of you just dont hear of them. Sometimes I think the most vocal opponents of small boat voyaging are the people with the least experience with or knowledge about the subject. I have cruised in boats as small as 13 feet and most of my long trips were done on boats without engines or electrical systems. In fact my first crossing was on a boat that was a real sailboat and she didnt have an engine. And lets not get started on the subject of GPS instead of sextant. Today you dont need to know a third of what you needed to know before modern gear and GPS became popular. Long distance sailing has become safer and simpler then ever before. And in a strange twist I think that may spell the end of long distance sailing was we know it today. As more people try it without proper preparations and using larger boats that they cant handle in an emergency the governments have taken notice and started to think about regulation because of the increase in accidents and problems that go with inexperience and ignorance offshore.
Is a Cal 20 suitable for the trip this gentleman is considering? If you have decided to base your plans on a light displacement boat the Cal 20 is an excellent choice for offshore work. She can be made ready with a minimum amount of work and I think if you do your homework and prepare properly you will have a great time. Not my style in boats but still a great choice. Each boat is different and requires a plan written for the trip/boat combination. I like to sail in CCA style boats but have enough experience in light boats to understand the attraction they have for some people. A light boat requires a different mindset for stores and storm tactics and definitely will not be able to sail on the same routes that a heaver boat could sail. But there are no problems about the Cal 20 and the trip this man is considering that good planning couldnt overcome.
After everything is said and done as far as the boat goes the biggest question becomes one about the person himself. Some people dont ever get comfortable in a small boat and some find that being alone and out of sight of land is not as much fun as they expected. Small boat sailing isnt for everyone and thats fine. Build up to it and make sure you really want to do it before committing to a long trip you might not enjoy. But as someone else said, go small go now, and I think he was right because you are young and capable only once and having money and larger boats comes with age. And age dulls the sense of adventure and kills the spirit. I have never regretted for a moment the sailing I did as a kid but would not do any of it today. I sail a Tartan 34C now and want a dry warm bunk these days.
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|The 2015 Nug will be flat and flying-v. V-rocker and camber are gone.
Thanks for the replies, few questions.
1. Is it going to float bigger than a 150? My 154w wants to submarine on mellower slopes. And if I'm not on my game or know the run, I never make it down without a tomahawk or 2...
2. Would something like a bigger soft rockered twin park board be just as fun. I'm thinking 157 k2 www.
3. What's the flex patten like? And does the nug allow for wide stances 25 inch? Or will I have to dial back the width?
|Yes, I'd say it's real. I have the cambered Harvest 147 (for sale, actually) and it's good in everything but deep pow. Normally ride in the 154-55 range.
|The Nug is super fun and it's rad up to a certain point in pow. With a short deck and continuous rocker you don't get as much edge hold, but it's enough for how it sounds like you are into riding. I got jacked a couple times trying to mach it down groomers and over small moguls. It's just not made for that. But it is a ton of fun to throw around while crusizin.
|i demoed it at the burton festival at stratton. I loved it i have a 157 burton parkitect and i rode a 146 nug. It was so light and manuvarable. i took it off some medium jumps, hit some rails, and high speeds on some groomers. I would say it is a great board to take anywhere/ do anything. It isnt as good for big jumps for obvious reasons but it is a good all around board. It would be perfect for traveling on an airplane due to the fact that it is small, light, and compact.
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Im really interested in this board, I just dont know what to expect and I have no chance of demoing one...
Im thinking how much fun would a board this small be, they seem to advertise and glorify it a lot, and some of the reviews I come across seem to state the same, but every pow video I come across has everyone riding way in the backseat like I have to do on my 154 Operator...
Whats the real deal with this board, does it work? or is it just a gimmick that one will grow tired of. does it really float like a deck 10cm bigger? will a 150 hold an edge with 82kg riding on it?
Im 82kg Im into short decks but I cant see me working on anything smaller than my 154 Operator, I have been on a 152 about 10 years ago when I was 69 - 70kg
I been doing this since 96 and gone thru all kinds of size and flexes, my preferred boards are directional with a bit of setback in the 154 to 159 range, I got a bigger Slayblade when Im sure there is powder otherwise my Burton 154 Operator is the board I grab wherever I go.
Camber makes no difference to me, Ive done rockered, flat, & camber, I like em all
Im not into hard charging, thats just not my thing, crusing about looking for a feature, a roller to pop off is my thing, narrow forest runs, basically anywhere off the groomers which bore me to death.
Is this a take wherever you go board for someone who doesnt have a quiver?
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When Verizon aired its "There's a Map for That" series of commercials poking fun at AT&T's 3G coverage, featuring lines like "if you want to know why some people have spotty 3G coverage, there's a map for that too", it seemed only a matter of time before AT&T would sue to try to take them down. Sure enough, just under a week ago
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However, that apparently wasn't good enough for AT&T which has reportedly returned to court, looking to expand its suit to a request for a complete restraining order both on the older commercials and the new ones. According to AT&T its internal survey showed 53 percent of viewers believed the advertisements' gaps in AT&T's map to be complete gaps in coverage
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AT&T does admit its competitor has a larger network which "covers approximately 284 million people, or 91% of the population", but it says the commercial is dishonest, because "Verizon knows that its use of AT&T coverage maps is misleading because according to the coverage map legend on Verizon's, T-Mobile's, and Sprint's websites, the geographic spaces colored 'white' or left 'blank' on their maps represents areas in which there is no wireless coverage whatsoever."
The complaint itself dives into details of Verizon's cartoony "Island of Misfit Toys" ad, leading for some of the most amusing language you've read in a formal legal document. Writes AT&T's lawyers in one passage, "The spotted elephant, in a surprised manner, asks the iPhone "What are you doing here? You can download apps and browse the web!" and a Dolly for Sue asserts that "Yeah. People will love you [the iPhone]."
AT&T is seeking "injunctive relief and damages" and begs the Federal Court to "immediately temporarily restrain, and preliminarily and permanently enjoin Verizon from running" its various ads and "from falsely advertising that AT&T customers cannot communicate or use their wireless devices when they are not in a '3G' coverage area."
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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - The North Carolina men's golf team finished seventh with a combined score of 867 at the Seminole Intercollegiate on Sunday after firing a 1-over-par 289 in the third round. Sophomore Bailey Patrick led the Tar Heels with an even par 72 on the day. His 216 combined score tied him for 17th overall.
"The Seminole tournament was a case of not getting adjusted to the Bermuda greens well," head coach Andrew Sapp said. "From tee to green we played well, but we just didn't make enough putts and had a lot of three putts. Everyone had at least one good round, and Bailey notched another top-20 finish. I was also pleased with Keagan's play in only his second start."
Patrick, a Charlotte, N.C., native, shot an even par 72 in all three rounds of the Seminole Intercollegiate. He shot a birdie on hole three and an eagle on the 335-yard, par-four 11th hole to counteract three bogeys on the day. Freshman Keagan Cummings of Dublin, Ireland, shot a 1-over-par 73 to finish with a 217 for the tournament. His score earned him a tied for 26th-place finish. Senior Michael McGowan, a Southern Pines, N.C., native also fired a 73 on Sunday, placing him tied for 34th in the tournament. Sophomore Brandon Dalinka tied for 40th at the Seminole Intercollegiate. Dalinka, of Newtown, Pa., was in 18th place following rounds one and two of the tournament but dropped after shooting an 8-over-par 80 in the third round. Junior Andy Knox of Cary, N.C., finished with the Tar Heels' best round of the day, as he shot a 1-under-par 71. Knox's third round followed two initial rounds of a 79 and 76, pushing the junior to a finish tied in 47th place. Junior Andy Sajevic tied for 26th in the tournament, where he was competing as an individual, after the Fremont, Neb., native fired a 76 in the third round.
Florida State, the tournament's host, came away with a win in the tournament after carding a 25-under-par 839. The Seminoles shot a 278 on Sunday, and were led by tournament winner Daniel Berger. Berger, a sophomore out of Jupiter, Fla., shot a 67, 69 and 69 in the tournament's three respective rounds for the win. Mississippi State carded an 846 to finish second, while Costal Carolina shot a combined 852 for third place.
Up next for the Tar Heels is the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate. North Carolina will travel to Awendaw, S.C., and compete from March 24-26. Live scoring will be available on GoHeels.com.


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ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about the different ways doctors treat children with astrocytoma. To see other pages, use the menu.
In general, tumors in children are uncommon. This means it can be hard for doctors to plan treatments unless they know what has been most effective in other children. That's why more than 60% of children are treated as part of a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies that compare the standard of care with newer approaches to treatments that may be more effective. The "standard of care" is the best treatments known. Clinical trials may test such approaches as a new drug, a new combination of standard treatments, or new doses of current therapies. The health and safety of all children participating in clinical trials are closely monitored.
To take advantage of these newer treatments, children with a CNS tumor should be treated at a specialized cancer center. Doctors at these centers have extensive experience in treating children and have access to the latest research. A doctor who specializes in treating children with a tumor is called a pediatric oncologist. For astrocytoma, a neuro-oncologist may also be involved with treatment. This is a doctor who specializes in CNS tumors. If a pediatric cancer center is not nearby, general cancer centers sometimes have pediatric and neurology specialists who are able to be part of your child's care.
Treatment overview
In many cases, a team of doctors works with a child and the family to provide care; this is called a multidisciplinary team. Pediatric cancer centers often have extra support services for children and their families, such as child life specialists, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and counselors. Special activities and programs to help your child and family cope may also be available.
The following treatments are typically used for astrocytoma in children:
Radiation therapy
Descriptions of these common treatment options for astrocytoma are outlined below. Treatment options and recommendations depend on several factors, including the type and grade of the tumor, possible side effects, the family's preferences, and the child's overall health.
Your child's care plan may also include treatment for symptoms and side effects, an important part of care. Take time to learn about all of your child's treatment options and be sure to ask questions about things that are unclear. Also, talk about the goals of each treatment with your child's doctor and what you can expect during the treatment. Learn more about making treatment decisions.
Surgery is the removal of the tumor and some surrounding healthy tissue during an operation. It is the most common treatment for astrocytoma. During surgery, a neurosurgeon removes as much of the tumor as possible. Sometimes, a tumor is inoperable, meaning it cannot be reached by surgery because of its location. However, even for inoperable tumors, a surgical biopsy can usually still be done to find out the type and grade of the tumor (see Diagnosis).
If a low-grade tumor cannot be completely removed, the doctor usually watches for signs of tumor growth before considering other types of treatment. If a tumor causes symptoms and cannot be completely removed with surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy is often used.
A child with a high-grade tumor often needs additional treatment regardless of whether the entire tumor was removed during surgery.
Learn more about the basics of surgery. Talk with your child's doctor about possible side effects from the recommended surgery, and how these can be managed.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays or other particles to destroy tumor cells. A doctor who specializes in giving radiation therapy to treat a tumor is called a radiation oncologist. The most common type of radiation treatment is called external-beam radiation therapy, which is radiation given from a machine outside the body. When radiation treatment is given using implants, it is called internal radiation therapy or brachytherapy. A radiation therapy regimen (schedule) usually consists of a specific number of treatments given over a set period of time.
Side effects from radiation therapy may include fatigue, mild skin reactions, upset stomach, and loose bowel movements. Most short-term side effects go away soon after treatment in finished.
Radiation therapy can sometimes cause problems with the long-term growth and development of a child's brain. This means the doctor may choose to treat the tumor in another way. To avoid or reduce the need for radiation therapy in young children, the doctor may first use chemotherapy to shrink the tumor.
Learn more about the basics of radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy tumor cells, usually by stopping the tumor cells' ability to grow and divide. Chemotherapy is given by a medical oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating a tumor with medication, or a pediatric oncologist.
Systemic chemotherapy gets into the bloodstream to reach tumor cells throughout the body. Common ways to give chemotherapy include an intravenous (IV) tube placed into a vein using a needle or in a pill or capsule that is swallowed (orally).
A chemotherapy regimen (schedule) usually consists of a specific number of cycles given over a set period of time. A patient may receive a single drug at a time or combinations of different drugs at the same time. Chemotherapy for astrocytoma is often a combination of 2 or 3 drugs.
Chemotherapy may be used to delay or avoid using radiation therapy in young children with low-grade tumors, such as JPA, due to possible side effects. For a high-grade tumor, chemotherapy may work better when combined with surgery and radiation therapy.
The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the individual and the dose used, but they can include fatigue, risk of infection, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. These side effects usually go away once treatment is finished.
Learn more about the basics of chemotherapy and preparing for treatment. The medications used to treat CNS tumors are continually being evaluated. Talking with your child's doctor is often the best way to learn about the medications prescribed for your child, their purpose, and their potential side effects or interactions with other medications. Learn more about your child's prescriptions by using searchable drug databases.
Getting care for symptoms and side effects
Astrocytoma and its treatment often cause side effects. In addition to treatment to slow, stop, or eliminate the disease, an important part of care is relieving a child's symptoms and side effects. This approach is called palliative or supportive care, and it includes supporting the child with his or her physical, emotional, and social needs.
Palliative care is any treatment that focuses on reducing symptoms, improving quality of life, and supporting children and their families. Any child, regardless of age or grade and stage of astrocytoma, may receive palliative care. It works best when palliative care is started as early as needed in the treatment process. Children often receive treatment for the tumor and treatment to ease side effects at the same time. In fact, patients who receive both often have less severe symptoms, better quality of life, and families report that they are more satisfied with treatment.
Palliative treatments vary widely and often include medication, nutritional changes, relaxation techniques, emotional support, and other therapies. Your child may also receive palliative treatments similar to those meant to eliminate the tumor, such as chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy. Talk with your child's doctor about the goals of each treatment in the treatment plan.
Before treatment begins, talk with your child's health care team about the possible side effects of your child's specific treatment plan and palliative care options. And during and after treatment, be sure to tell the doctor or another health care team member if your child is experiencing a problem so it can be addressed as quickly as possible. Learn more about palliative care.
Remission and the chance of recurrence
A remission is when tumor cells cannot be detected in the body and there are no symptoms. This may also be called having "no evidence of disease" or NED.
A remission may be temporary or permanent. This uncertainty causes many people to worry that the tumor will come back. While many remissions are permanent, it's important to talk with the doctor about the possibility of the disease returning. Understanding your child's risk of recurrence and the treatment options may help you feel more prepared if the tumor does return. Learn more about coping with the fear of recurrence.
If the tumor does return after the original treatment, it is called a recurrent tumor. It may come back in the same place (called a local recurrence), nearby (regional recurrence), or in another place (distant recurrence). When astrocytoma recurs, it usually recurs near where the tumor originally started.
When this occurs, a cycle of testing will begin again to learn as much as possible about the recurrence. After testing is done, you and your child's doctor will talk about the treatment options. Often the treatment plan will include the treatments described above such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, but they may be used in a different combination or given at a different pace. Your child's doctor may also suggest clinical trials that are studying new ways to treat this type of recurrent tumor. Whichever treatment plan you choose, palliative care will be important for relieving symptoms and side effects.
Treatment for recurrent astrocytoma depends on 3 factors:
Grade of the tumor
Where the tumor recurred
The type of treatment the child received for the original tumor
If the tumor is a low-grade recurrent astrocytoma, the doctor may perform surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Children who have not previously had radiation therapy or chemotherapy may receive either or both of these treatments for the recurrent tumor.
If the tumor is a high-grade recurrent astrocytoma, the doctor may suggest other types of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Rarely, chemotherapy along with stem cell/bone marrow transplantation may be recommended.
A recurrent tumor may bring up emotions such as disbelief or fear. You and your family are encouraged to talk with the health care team about these feelings and ask about support services to help you cope. Learn more about dealing with a recurrence.
If treatment fails
Although treatment is successful for the majority of children with a tumor, sometimes it is not. If a child's tumor cannot be cured or controlled, this is called an advanced or terminal tumor. This diagnosis is stressful, and an advanced tumor may be difficult to discuss. However, it is important to have open and honest conversations with your child's doctor and health care team to express your family's feelings, preferences, and concerns. The health care team is there to help, and many team members have special skills, experience, and knowledge to support patients and their families.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to think about where the child would be most comfortable: at home, in a home-like setting elsewhere, in the hospital, or in a hospice environment. Hospice care is a type of palliative care for people who are expected to live less than 6 months. It is designed to provide the best possible quality of life for people who are near the end of life. Nursing care and special equipment can make staying at home a workable alternative for many families. Some children may be happier if they can arrange to attend school part-time or keep up other activities and social connections. The child's health care team can help parents or guardians decide on an appropriate level of activity. Making sure a child is physically comfortable and free from pain is extremely important as part of end-of-life care. Learn more about caring for a terminally ill child and advanced care planning.
The death of a child is an enormous tragedy, and families may need support to help them cope with the loss. Pediatric cancer centers often have professional staff and support groups to help with the process of grieving. Learn more on grieving the loss of a child.
The next section in this guide is About Clinical Trials. It offers more information about research studies that are focused on finding better ways to care for children with astrocytoma. Or, use the menu to choose another section to continue reading this guide.


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Grinded it out this past week, hunted five days (excluding Xmas).
Sunday, scouted 4-5 new areas looking for some sort of concentration to hunt.
Monday, hunted new spot. Saw birds consistently but real wary, circled a lot and wouldn't finish, kept skirting dekes at 50-60 yards. Had birds in dekes before LST & teamed on a greenhead right after LST. Good variety, got to break some ice out, just needed birds to finish.
Wednesday, hunted another spot I haven't previously been to other than for work. Saw good amount, great variety. Ended up with these results, coulda shot better but that's how it goes. Finally shot a drake gad, only had shot hens til this point so that's been the highlight of this season as far as I'm concerned.
Thursday was a bust with the wind howling, tried to get out to a spot and it wasn't happening so had to settle for a place I jumped ducks out of the day before. No luck, few teal buzz by but that was about it.
Yesterday was a nice day despite not shooting much. Showed my dad around a place he hadn't hunted before, we saw a ton of birds and found a really promising area for next week. Had some teal we shot through with their feet down (oops for leaving the full in!). Dumped a black duck that hit the water like a ton of bricks only to disappear . Once again, saw great variety, and think we found a couple nice areas for later next week.
Went on a quickie this morning for mallards & geese. Kicked birds off the pond walking in, got set up & had a drake gwt buzz me and land in the dekes. Was shooting BB so I let him so, woulda been no bird left had I shot em Had some geese interested early but none that would finish. Ended up shootin a drake greenie & found a flooded area on the property mallards & teal were in. May look into it a little more for next week.
Good luck all, hopin next week will be same routine with better results..


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Re: Seaworthy Sailboat Help!
Howzit Riverwind,
Good luck with your plans. Hopefully, your buddy has some offshore experience as well. Some good advice given so far. If it's the Pacific you're starting in, there's always boats in Papa'ete, Tahiti for sale. Fiji as well. I've been to both,good surfing, but have no knowledge of accomodations for crusing boats. Something to check out. We have a Cal, and it's a great boat. But, for cruising between the Hawaiian Islands(rough water), I ride with my friend on an Cheoy Lee Offshore 41. 20 tons displacement,3/4 cutaway keel and barn door rudder. A liitle more protection against things that bump in the night. My opinion is heavy displacement and manageable sail plans is best. As for Hawaii, you'd be moored on the South shore during the good surfing months(winter) as there are no good, safe anchorages on the North Shore. 25 grand will get you a boat (probably 30 years old)that could do what you're planning, but getting it ready would be another 15, with new rigging , engine overhaul and any other essentials you will need. My opinion only. I hope that you guys get to do it. Good Luck.
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I have always been intrigued by the NY36 - they seem to be great values right now.
Do you think a NY36 could be sailed solo fairly easily?
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There is a misconception about the 'size' of sailboat required.
The New York 36 was designed to do the Bermuda Race in style and comfort for a crew of 6-8 by a group of the New York Yacht Club.
Schock 35s have sailed across the Pacific.
A Schock Harbor 25 was just in a microburst - 50+ kts peak recorded. Only boat to keep sailing. Rest of harbor had boats demasted, sails torn up, water everywhere. The Owner of the Schock Harbor 25 was single handing, he furled his jib and kept sailing. Said he had the time of his life - screaming along in 40+ knts winds.
Re: Seaworthy Sailboat Help!
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Am I missing something here? There is no way you will get you get a seaworthy boat and do the necessary outfitting for $25,000. If you want to sail the Pacific, you're going to need at minimum two to three times that amount. Even a 40 year old Westsail will need a lot of work.
|Am I missing something here? There is no way you will get you get a seaworthy boat and do the necessary outfitting for $25,000. If you want to sail the Pacific, you're going to need at minimum two to three times that amount. Even a 40 year old Westsail will need a lot of work.
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You can't go wrong with a Westsail, I've seen 'em for 25 grand in the 30 something foot range.
Let's not rule out an older 35 foot Prout catamaran. They are out there and have done some circ's.
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If these are your goals,
"A friend and I, both 20 yrs old, and are experienced surfers and sailers. We've both always wanted to go on an adventure to wherever we might end up, meeting new people and surfing new breaks along the way. So the plan is to be crossing oceans as big as the Pacific. Basically going around the world in a criss-cross, zig-zag pattern, stopping basically wherever we want." And
"We would preferably want a center-cockpit so that we can each have our own birth(aft-berth and v-berth). Obviously a functional galley will be needed, and at least one head w/ a shower."
Then none of these make any sense at all:
"Olson 30"
"New York 36, Santana 34, Santana 30, Schock 35 "
In reality these boats are okay for their purpose, but were by no stretch of the imagination even vaguely intended for what you are proposing to do. Faced with your objectives it seems like you should have a more focused list of criterial than you do.
For example, the traditional rule of thumb for distance voyaging is that the boat should have somewhere between 5,500 lbs and 11,000 lbs of displacement per person, with the upper end of the limit creeping up as better hardware and the desire for more space has prevailed. This displacement per crewman was generally a compromise between carrying enough supplies and consumables and what could be easily managed by the crew.
Similarly, you will need adequate tankage, storage, ground tackle handling. You will need good seaberths (vee berths and aft cabins berths on smallish boats are useless features offshore), an offshore suitable galley and head, and a pretty robust boat to take the kind of use and abuse that distance cruising implies. Nice as they are to have as a liveaboard, showers really do not make sense on an small distance cruiser (use too much water and take up too much space)
Lastly boats in good shape with these kinds of features do not come cheaply, but the can be found. If I had to start somewhere I would look at perhaps something like a first generation Seawind, Ericson Independence (31C), Pearson 323 or perhaps a Westsail. There are better performers out there but probably not with the mix you would need to do what you want to do....
Re: Seaworthy Sailboat Help!
Sounds to me like you want and older Cal or Soverel. Late 60's model, 36 to 40 footers.
Re-rig it with sta-lok top and bottom, get a couple of big anchors and oversize chain, a spool or two of 1/2" 3 strand and pop a dual action hand crank windlass on the bow.
Paul's post reminds me of a story that happened to someone I know. He bought a Pearson Triton - a boat a lot of people would consider to have bluewater potential - real cheap, and spent a few months fixing her soft decks and redoing the interior. He then set off on a sail down the CA coast, and sliding down the backside of a big roller he landed with a bit of a bump and popped a swage on the shroud. All of a sudden his rig was coming down around him - luckily he wasn't more than a few miles out. He called the CG, they helped him cut away the rig and towed him back in.
What would've happened had he been halfway to HI and a storm brewing? He shoulda know better than to trust 40+-year-old rigging.
Since then whenever I see a chainplate thru-bolted to the cabin trunk (likely without a backing plate ) or a spade rudder I think "How many big thumps would that survive?"
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Zedboy is correct...there are basically (no flaming please - I am talking in generalities about a very subjective subject!) 3 types of boat; racers, cruisers, and blue-water. Every sailboat can do some of each of these; I have an excellent coastal cruiser (i.e. seakindly, comfortable), lose most races (slow), and would not take her across the Pacific. Why? Risk tolerance. The boat is strong enough, and would probably make it, but there are dozens of changes I would need to make to ensure I would survive, say, a major storm. As I always say to folks - imagine you turn the boat upside down and shake it. How secure is everything down below? Anything come loose? Now imagine hitting the sides with a sledgehammer. Plastic windows - nope. I could go on....a true bluewater boat is built like a tank, and tends to be heaver, more solid, slower, smaller inside and more expensive than an equivalent-sized racer (e.g. Olson) or coastal cruiser.
The subject is very subjective. It all comes down to your tolerance of risk. Even within a manufacturer (e.g. Catalina) some models are more suitable to offshore than others - and many would argue (and have) that none are offshore boats!
I have to admit that in your shoes I would look for a solid coastal cruiser, and expect to take a few years coastal cruising to learn the ropes - and then, when you really know what you are doing, upgrade or replace the boat. Sail the Keys or the Caribbean. In your price range a solid 80's coastal cruising (e.g Pearson, Tartan) would be a good choice.
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This salad is inspired by a sandwich from one of my favorite cafes near my hometown on Long Island.
Tiger Lilly Cafe was and is something pretty foreign to suburban Long Island – it combines of a full vegetarian menu with non-vegetarian options to create a fresh produce-focused selection of sandwiches, salads and other lunch fare.
Tiger Lilly has a terrifically funky vibe, with mis-matched used furniture and local artists' work adorning the brightly painted walls. The cafe has the feel of both California and the East Village – with good coffee and wheat grass shots readily available. Again, unusual to Long Island, but completely welcome.
I haven't been there in a few years, but I have found myself thinking about it a lot lately. I seem to manifest my homesickness in the form of cravings for dishes, sauces and sugar-free pudding products. Luckily, I like a challenge in the kitchen.
One of my favorite sandwiches from Tiger Lilly is called the Roma, it's made on a light french bread roll with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, mixed greens, and basil pesto mayo. Very simple, but the pesto mayo really brings a zing that ties it all together.
I've never been a mayo person, but can often be persuaded when it's mixed with something fancy like 'herbs'! or 'garlic'! And pesto, well, pesto gets me nearly every time.
I decided to give our pesto mayo a makeover. I used Greek yogurt in the place of mayo and thinned out the mixture with some olive oil and a little lemon juice to create a creamy pesto salad dressing. (If you want to use this as a sandwich spread, you can probably reduce or omit the amounts of olive oil and lemon juice, depending on the consistency you would like.)
The result is a salad reminiscent of a Roma, without the uncomfortable presence of mayo. Hooray!
Creamy Pesto Dressing:
– 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons pre-made basil pesto
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon water
– salt & pepper, to taste
Salad (Serves 2)
– 1 truss tomato, chopped
– 6 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces
– 2 big handfuls of arugula, or any desired green
– 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
Assemble salad in a large bowl. Pour dressing on and toss vigorously to make sure all the arugula leaves are coated.
I would make this a meal with some white beans or some good-quality tinned tuna on top.


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By Joe Brewin
Per Mertesacker believes Lukas Podolski has mastered the art of rising to the big occasion.
The striker has a big reputation in the German national team since making his debut in 2004, notching eight goals during the last three major tournaments under Joachim Löw.
With 43 goals in 95 matches Podolski's goalscoring record at international level is rivalled by few and Mertesacker says the striker's key characteristics will suit the pressures of the Premier League.
"He is very confident," Mertesacker told Arsenal Player. "When he feels he has to be there for the team and when we needed a goal he was always there. He was always one of the best players on the pitch and nothing could take him down. He is so confident and that is what I like.
"He is a fantastic striker. Everywhere he has played he has scored a lot of goals. He is very good on his first left [ touch] when he has the ball in front of him, that is a big quality and very good for us.
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It has been a few years, and my copy of DUNE was on VHS, and I no longer have a VCR, so I went looking for it on DVD.
I found it in a newer collectors edition. The extended version is an hour longer! The intro at the beginning is awesome. It goes much deeper into the history and backgrounds.
This movie hold up quite well. I loved it then, and I love it now. It's darker than Star Wars. Almost like Marylin Manson meets Tim Burton, meets Star Wars, and allows Gieger (creator of ALIEN) to build some of the sets!
It also has behind the scenes, model making, and costume design. They even discuss how they made the Stillsuits. I would love to make one of these. I wonder if Muad'Dib has one!
They also used forced perspective since there were no computers. One shot they made a small model of a ship with 100 soldiers all 1 inch tall standing in front of it. They put the model right in front of the camera and lined up the ramp to the ship with a hole in the model. Then they built the ramp full size a few hundred feet away and had the actors run down it, and because they were so far away they were the same size as the 1 inch model soldiers. RAD!!!
If any of you guys have not seen Dune, I highly recommend it.