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[quote:Anonymous Coward 23943453:MV8yMDgyNTI1XzM1NDA1NjUxXzM2MUU5NTE2] All major celebrities now are totally set-up as "stars". You used to see singers touring for years to make a name and making many low-selling albums to get that big break. Now they pop up overnight with a ready-made marketing machine to put their image everywhere. Even your great-grandma (if she is not dead) has heard of Justin Beiber somewhere. [/quote]
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i noticed that there were will.i.am songs on the new synthetic illuminati/luciferian/liberal extreme/federally funded to the tune of $880 million per year (among other luciferian funding sources) sesame street.
awww, nice clean message for the kiddies, right?
and in the same breath, we have this new video, fraught with monarch butterflies, pyramids, devil horns and mkultra splitting....
(all lies on us...)
"oh we oh we oh we oh..."
what does that remind you of?
Wizard of Oz perhaps?
oh we oh, we owe her
Britney exposes a lot here, esoterically of course:
Aiwaz was the demon that Alistair Crowley channeled and wrote The Book of the Dead. Crowley was a grand master mason wizard steeped deep in black magick. So was the dude that wrote the Wizard of Oz series of books (also a grand master mason and into black magick), Baum. That is where the get the Oz character from those books.
Wizard of Oz is used for MKUltra programming and triggers.
In the movie, you hear the witches minions chanting Owe We Owe, We Owe Her...
you hear that in Will.i.am's song above.
it's all inter-related
more on Aiwaz (or Aiwass)
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WIZARD OF OZ and the ILLUMINATI MIND CONTROL
The history behind the Wizard of Oz programming is interesting. It suggests that the Wizard of Oz has had an important part in the occult world all along. One of the secrets of the Mystery Religions, especially the Egyptian Isis mystery religion was the ability to use drugs and torture to create multiple personalities. The word Oz is known to have been used by its author as an abbreviation for Osirus. Monarch victims have the "golden penis of Osirus" placed into them. The Grimm brothers, who were cabalistic jews, gathered the folk occult stories together. Their stories are full of spells, trances, and drugs. Sleeping Beauty is put to sleep, and the trigger to wake her is a kiss on the lips.
These are serious hints that the occult world didn't stop programming people with dissociative states and triggers when the ancient Egyptian empires fell. Instead of using modern lingo such as "hypnotize", they would say "cast a spell." Later in Freemasonry, the Right Worshipful Master would "charge" (meaning hypnotize) an initiate. The occultist Baum, a member of the Theosophical Society, was inspired by some spirit who gave him the "magic key" to write the Wizard of Oz book, which came out in 1900. The book's story
is full of satanic activity and satanic thinking. The story was chosen in the late 1940s to be the basis for the Illuminati/Intelligence community's trauma-based total mind control programming.
As a way of enhancing the effect of the programming, Monarch slaves are conditioned to place trigger items into their lives. When the movie was made, Judy Garland, who had lived a life touched by the occult world's abuse, was chosen to act as Dorothy. Judy's later husband, Mickey De Vinko was a satanist and the chief assistant to Roy Radin, a rich satanist who worked with the Illuminati, and who controlled the "Process church" covens which had as members mass murderers Berkowitz and Monarch slave Charlie Manson. There are several members of the Carr family, who are also tied into both De Vinko and Radin's Process Church and the Illuminati. With the numerous long term connections between the Wizard of Oz books, and movie to the highest levels of the occult world, it is not without reason that one can theorize that the original series of 14 Oz books had an ulterior motive behind them.
The 14 books of the Oz series are: 1) The Wizard of Oz, 2) The Land of Oz, 3) Ozma of Oz, 4) Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, 5) The Road to Oz, 6) The Emerald City of Oz, 7) The Patchwork Girl of Oz, 8) Tik-tok of Oz, 9) The Scarecrow of Oz, 10) Rinkitink in Oz, 11) The Lost Princess of Oz, 12) The Tinman Woodsman of Oz, 13) The Magic of Oz, 14) Glinda of Oz. These books are still being sold, and are being read to children who are being programmed with trauma-based total mind control. The 14 books came out in various editions. The originals came out in 1900 and shortly thereafter. In the 1930s, the 1940's, and the 1950's the words were retype set and given different pages. (When working with a survivor it might help to identify what decade the edition the slave was programmed with, because the pictures and the page numbers varied from edition to edition.) Of course, having good pictures is an asset in programming, because the child will visualize off of the pictures when building its internal world.
In addition to this, large Wizard of Oz theme parks are being built by the Illuminati to provide places to carry out programming and to reinforce the programming which traps the minds of Monarch slaves. The best example of this, is the audacious MGM Grand complex in Las Vegas, although other theme parks around America also use a Wizard of Oz theme. If you have read Fritz Springmeier's Be Wise As Serpents you will know how the Theosophical Society ties in with Freemasonry, Satanism, and Lucis Trust. Several famous members of the Theosophical Society include:
Adolf Hitler (a Satanist who practiced human sacrifice, & who had HPB's book at his side.)
Mahatma Gandhi (a Hindu guru considered a god by some of his followers. Gandhi was successful with the British in part because of the Theosophical Society.)
H.P. Blavatsky (The founder of the Theosophical Society. She referred to herself as HPB. She was initiated by Illuminatus Mazzini into Carbonarism , a form of Freemasonry, illumined by the Great White Lodge in 1856, was part of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, and spent lots of time with the Eddy Illuminati family in Vermont, who were well known mediums. She also was a member of the occult fraternities the Order of the Druses, the Adoptive branch of the Ancient & Primitive Rite of Freemasonry, & the hermetic masonic rites of Memphis and Mizraim. She was trained to handle live snakes by Sheik Yusuf ben Makerzi, the chief of the Serpent Handlers, and she was hypnotized by occultist Victor Michal and to some degree from 1866 under his influence.)
Alice Bailey (head of Lucis Trust)
Henry Steel Olcott (an important occultist)
Elvis Presley (a Monarch slave)
Manly P. Hall (an Illuminati Theta Programmer, and at least a Grand Master within the Illuminati who sat on the Grand Druid Council.)
Frank Baum
The man who wrote the book The Wizard of Oz was a member of the Theosophical Society. L. Frank Baum lived in South Dakota and created The Wizard of Oz book as a theosophical fairy tale incorporating the "ancient wisdom" of the Mystery Religions. The books have so much material from inside the secret world of the Illuminati, that the few who understand the Illuminati wonder if Baum wasn't an insider.
The moral of the book is that we must rely upon ourselves, for we alone have the power to save ourselves. This was part of the original lie of Satan in the garden. Satan has simply dressed up the same original lie into different packaging and is distributing it worldwide as the most popular American fairy tale. L. Frank Baum explained how he came to write the book, "It was pure inspiration....It came to me right out of the blue.
I think that sometimes the Great Author has a message to get across and He has to use the instrument at hand. I happened to be that medium, and I believe the magic key was given me to open the doors to sympathy and understanding, joy, peace and happiness." (Hearn, Michael P. ed., The Annotated Wizard of Oz. NY: Clarkson N. Potter, 1973, p. 73.) In Baum's time, the head of the Theosophical Society, H.P. Blavastsky had been putting out her journal called Lucifer. In other words, I highly suspect Baum knew what the Theosophical Society was all about, and that he himself was deeply into the occult. The book The Wizard of Oz came out in 1900. (It wasn't until 1939 that the movie was made.) This next section will cover the numerous parallels between the Wizard of Oz material and the occult world and the occult world's programming.
link to www.apfn.org
The World of Mind Control Through the Eyes of an Artist with 13 Alter Personas
Kim Noble is a rare occurrence: a trauma-based mind control survivor with over 13 alter personas who don't know each other but who all paint. She has suffered DID and MPD (dissociative identity disorder and multiple personality disorder) for most of her life, as a result of an extremely traumatic childhood. Each one of her alters paints with a personal and distinctive style but they all have one thing in common: they reveal the dark world of mind control programming, from its horrific techniques to its symbolism. We'll look at the works of this unique artist who reveals a world that is totally hidden from the masses.
link to vigilantcitizen.com
C is for Conspiracy: the Sesame Street MK Ultra connection
The children's television program Sesame Street has long been a favorite of children and adults alike for the supposedly educational and wholesome content of the program, but evidence has begun to mount that this television program and others like it are part of a propaganda machine funded via front organizations meant to disguise the fact that they are actually part of an ongoing MK Ultra covert operation
Sesame Street first hit the airways on November 10, 1969 during the time period when it has now been established that MK Ultra was still an active program. Officially a product of the innocent sounding Children's Television Workshop it is in fact funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The CPB was created on November 7, 1967 when U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. This legislation paved the way for an elaborate series of indoctrination programs and covert-ops served up as "educational programming".
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he can't even refrain from using the satanic hand symbols in this video for children.
notice the "ok" symbol he throws up in the air a couple times.
you will see this with lada gaga and others in the limelight right now. it is the 666 hand symbol.
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4 Robin Williams Films Still to Come
iHeartRadio and 24/7 Comedy pay tribute to a giant of comedy, Robin Williams.
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(NEWSER) – Though the world has lost Robin Williams, his work lives on—including a fair bit we haven't seen yet. The actor has four movies due out relatively soon, showcasing his comic and dramatic range—not to mention some voice acting.
- First up is Merry Friggin' Christmas, with Wendi McLendon-Covey, Lauren Graham, and Oliver Platt. The road-trip film about a dysfunctional family features Williams as a dad and Joel McHale as his son, the Los Angeles Times reports. It's due out Nov. 7, perEntertainment Weekly.
- After that, there's Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Williams will be back playing Teddy Roosevelt with "a sense of that old Williams mojo," as the Timesputs it. It arrives in theaters Dec. 19.
- The drama Boulevard, which has appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival already, tells the tale of a married man's involvement with a street hustler. The film features Bob Odenkirk and Kathy Baker and is directed by Dito Montiel; its release date isn't certain.
- Williams will lend his voice to a dog in a new comedy directed by Monty Python alum Terry Jones. Also starring Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale, Absolutely Anything is the story of a teacher who gets supernatural powers from aliens. Its release is set for 2015,Entertainment Weekly notes.
- As for another project in the works, Mrs. Doubtfire 2, it looks likely to be dropped without Williams, Varietyreports.
Meanwhile, Hollywood is paying tribute to Williams.
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Robin Thicke calls Paula Patton his "rock," "muse"
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It looks like recent cheating rumors aren't fazing Robin Thicke and his wife, actress Paula Patton.
The couple sat down for an interview together with "Prestige Hong Kong," opening up about their long relationship. The singer said he didn't know if he "would still be alive in some ways if it weren't for Paula" and that his wife has always been his "rock," "muse," and "inspiration." Paula added that they both have supported one another through the "peaks and valleys" of their careers. The actress says Robin has a positive outlook on life and that he wants always to celebrate when "it looks like [she's] got a role, but [doesn't] know for sure."
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Real Questions with Robin Thicke
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iHeartRadio Music Award Artist of the Year nominee Robin Thicke had an incredible 2013. His song "Blurred Lines" was a bonafide smash that catapulted his career into super stardom, so it's no wonder that the soulful singer is nominated for multiple awards at the first-ever iHeartRadio Music Awards in May.
Before his megahit went platinum, Robin Thicke stopped by the iHeartRadio Headquarters in NYC to answer the questions fans REALLY want to know. Check it out below!
There's no arguing that Robin Thicke is hot right now - in more ways than one. The handsome singer/songwriter enjoyed international success with smash hit "Blurred Lines," and the racy video for the song only added fuel to the fire (watch the unrated version - it's NSFW but totally worth it). When he was in the studio recording the song, though, he didn't know how successful it would become.
"After 20 years of having that feeling and not being right, then you start to not trust that feeling anymore," he tells iHeartRadio. "What I did think was that this could be our big pop crossover song. We were thinking about releasing more soulful, R&B songs that were closer to the music I had done before. And I said, 'I really think 'Blurred Lines,' if it could cross over to pop, I think it could be a big pop record.'"
And he was right. The song went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also shot to the top of the charts in several countries around the world. "You never think 40 countries," Robin says, "I mean, it's the Macarena."
"Blurred Lines" the song, as well as previously released "For the Rest of My Life," preceded the album Blurred Lines, which dropped July 30th. In addition to Pharrell and T.I., the album also features appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland and will.i.am, and according to Robin, it's more pop than his previous albums. "It's a lot of dance - fun, cool dance," he says. "It's not like cheesy pop music. I call it soulful, sexy fun."
iHeartRadio put Robin in the hot seat when he was in New York City recently, and he wasn't shy about, well, anything. Get to know Robin a little bit better through his answers to our Real Questions below - the stuff you REALLY wanna know!
What do you think of The Lonely Island's spoof of "Blurred Lines, "Going Kindergarten"?
Oh yeah, everybody stole the hash tag. That was the director's idea and I know all directors are out there going, 'Why didn't I think of that?' My dad likes [Robyn]. I don't know her stuff, but my dad's like, 'Have you heard this Robyn girl? I like her.' But yeah, emulation is the highest form of flattery.
What is the last illegal thing that you did?
Well I guess it's still illegal to smoke weed, right? In this state. So last night.
Were you part of the popular crowd in high school?
I was friends with the popular crowd because my dad had a big hit TV show when I was in high school. But I was always kind of a loner. I would hang out with the basketball players or play dominoes with the black kids. The black kids didn't necessarily hang out with the white rockers, but then the football team, they all hung out together, so it was kind of one of those high schools where there were separate tables, but I ended up hanging out a little bit with everybody at different times. I was always kind of a free mover... nobody really liked me because I was a little too cocky for my own good when I was younger. Still am, I think.
How old were you when you lost your virginity?
13. I had a pretty wild couple of years when I was 13.
When was your first kiss?
When I was, I think, six, was the first kiss. There was a girl named Puff who was a couple years older than me when I was about nine, and we pretty much did everything. She was taking advantage of me a little bit.
Have you ever been fired from a job?
No. I was making music professionally, making a living when I was 16. I wrote and produced songs for other people. So by the time I was 17, when my senior year started, I moved out and got my own apartment and lived on my own for my senior year.It's kind of a different teenage lifestyle.
How tall are you?
What do you make of the recent comparisons to Justin Timberlake?
I like it. I think that it's natural because obviously he went a little more soulful than he did pop this time, and that's what I've been doing for the last ten years. People think he's doing it because of something that I did, but the reality is he's doing it because he loves that music and those artists just as much as I do. He loves Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and he's from Memphis, I believe. So I think he's doing because he loves it and he loves that music and that culture, so we're both doing it for the right reasons.
We're both white guys, we're close to the same age, we both have blue eyes, we both hang out with rappers. You know, there are a lot of similarities. I'm just taller.
What's the last thing that really pissed you off?
Negotiating with certain people on my new album. Some people are asking for a little too much - the producers and writers, and featured artists. As soon as the song was number one in 20 or 30 countries, everybody started asking for more. Pharrell is great and T.I. is fine - I won't get into specifics, but everybody's asking for a little more now that they know. I got pretty upset the other night over one particular person who I thought was being unruly. Now we're realizing let's do the negotiations before we go into the studio from now on.
What's your biggest regret?
My biggest regret is not believing in myself a lot of the time, and yet that's where a lot of my best music came from. I was trying to deal with my mediocre success. Even though I loved my music and I wouldn't have made any different music than I've made, it hasn't been as successful as I wanted, and that fight, that struggle, has also turned me into the man that I wanted to be. I always thank God for making me wait so long, because if I would have had this ten years earlier, I would've become a jerk.
To be 36 and on my sixth album and have a number one all around the world, I have such great perspective on it all now and I can enjoy it the right way.
Who's your man crush?
I like a man's man. I like Jack Nicholson and Sean Penn and Jonny Depp. I like Russell Crowe too, Russell Crowe is my man. He has balls.
I can always go into a room full of men who are pretty tough guys and always feel like I'm still, you know, Mr. Tough, Mr. Cool. When I met Russell Crowe, I was like, okay, you're more man than me. You've probably got dirty draws on right now (laughs). Russell Crowe is the man.
What do you wear to sleep at night?
Nothing, usually.
Do you ever go without showering?
No. I don't want to smell bad, that's the worst thing. Got to keep it clean. You never know when you might need to use it. You've got to keep it clean.
What were you made fun of for as a kid?
Most of the time I was made fun of for my name. Robin, 'Batman and Robin' or Thicke, 'Robin has a thick slick prick d**k,' which is so funny because what I used to get teased for in school... turns out the director wanted to use it in the video. The only reason that she put the 'Robin Thicke has a big d**k' in it is because it rhymes. That was her main reason. And then it turned into swinging sausages around.
What do you waste time on?
Doubt. Doubting yourself and doubting the future. I feel at least just having this success right now, it's like winning the Super Bowl for a quarterback or something for me. I finally at least have one hit, and you can kind of go, 'They like me. They really like me.'
I know good music. I've been making it my whole life, and everybody who I like, whether it's Jay-Z or the best in the business, they're all coming in and telling me how great my music is, so I must be making good music, and you just wonder how come I haven't had that moment or that breakthrough record or whatever. Now that I have that, the monkey is off my back, I can really enjoy life a lot more. I already have the woman of my dreams for my girl and a beautiful, healthy boy. That's why this new album is much more celebratory and much more fun, because I didn't want to be so whiny anymore.
Have you ever peed your pants?
Not as an adult. I remember having a dream when I was younger where I was actually using the toilet in my dream. I literally thought I was standing over a toilet peeing, and then I woke up and I was like, oh geez, what's happening? (laughs)
Then it happened to me once a few years ago where I started to think again that I was standing over a toilet and I didn't trust it... I woke up.
What's your shoe size?
Have you ever knowingly broken a heart?
Yes. I was very promiscuous very young, so I'd have a different girlfriend every month or so in school, like in junior high. Normally, they wouldn't put out right away, and I'm like, yeah, I'm like I getting some on the weekend, don't be so prude. So I probably broke a couple hearts making them think, because I'm a romantic too, so I'm very complimentary. I'm sure I've broken a few hearts. But I didn't mean to.
What's the meanest thing you've ever said to your manager?
Well, I have a new manager now. Luckily everything's been so good since I signed with him. Everything went number one, so I don't have anything mean to say to him right now. But I've definitely said some mean things to my old manager, like, 'You're a f**king idiot. You're a liar and you're an idiot.' I probably said that once.
What's the most overpriced thing you've ever bought?
Oh, definitely my car. It's a Porsche - the fancy one - so it's just a ridiculous amount of money considering I drive it to the gym and back. I've had it for a couple of years and it probably has 6,000 miles on it. It's like the biggest waste of money.
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Britney Spears is set to make her big announcement this month on "Good Morning America." The ABC morning show announced on Thursday that the pop star will be appearing on the show on September 17th, which is also the day that the "All Eyes On Me" countdown timer on her website comes to an end.
"E! News" is reporting that Spears will be doing a live performance. "GMA" tweeted the news, adding that they've booked both Katy Perry and Lady Gaga as performers. The show is calling the line-up its "Pop Icons Exclusive."
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He tweeted out a picture of the album, telling fans to help "spread the word" about his plans to overthrow Gaga's latest release.
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About LoireView a map of Loire wineries Chenin Blanc, Muscadet and Sauvignon Blanc. For reds, Cabernet Franc takes center stage but the region also has plantings of Pinot Noir and Gamay. The AC of Cremant de Loire is popular – these are the sparkling wines of the Loire, usually made with Chenin Blanc.
Notable FactsAs for which grapes you find in which regions… Starting on the Atlantic Coast and moving east - Muscadet hails from the region of the same name, within the larger Nantes district, right on the Atlantic coast. The wines are dry, citrusy and pleasant, but rarely powerful or intensely aromatic. Just inland from Nantes is Anjou-Samur, home to Savennières, an excellent source of dry Chenin Blanc. To the east is Touraine, where you'll find the popular white region of Vouvray - Chenin Blanc shines in Vouvray, which can be dry, off-dry or sweet – the majority of those found in the states are a lovely and food-friendly off-dry. In the same district, Cabernet Franc makes delicious, delicate and elegant reds from Bourguil and Chinon. Finally, in the Upper Loire area, Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé turn out Sauvignon Blancs of razor sharp acidity and minerality.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.


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The Mountain Dragon belongs to a genus of small lizards (Rankinia) which usually have hidden or covered ear structures. It is similar in appearance to the Jacky Lizard but the inside of its mouth is blue (compared with yellow for the Jacky Lizard).
A Mountain Dragon, Rankinia diemensis, Cape Portland, Tasmania. Photographer: Peter Robertson. Source: Wildlife Profiles
Mountain Dragons are pale grey to dark brown in colour with darker patches on the back arranged in four lines. The scales on their backs are variable with the large spiny ones centrally located and arranged in lines down the back. They also have spiny scales along each side of the base of the tail. Mountain Dragons have a snout-vent length of about 80 millimetres and their tails are quite long (often 120 millimetres or more).
The Mountain Dragon is the most southerly distributed dragon lizard in the world. Its diet consists mainly of insects. Reproduction is similar to that of the Jacky Lizard – they breed every summer and may have 3-9 eggs. Adults in the southern part of the distribution tend to reach a greater size than their northerly relatives.
A Mountain Dragon, Rankinia diemensis, digging a nestPhotographer / Source: Michael Kearney
Mountain Dragons are confined to the uplands of south-eastern Australia including the eastern part of Tasmania. They inhabit dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands and are usually found in ground litter or low vegetation.
The distribution of the Mountain Dragon in VictoriaSource: Museum Victoria (www.museum.vic.gov.au/bioinformatics)
Cogger H. 2000. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed Books.
Wilson S. & Swan G. 2003. Reptiles of Australia. Princeton University Press.
Hi Colin and Alan, The most recent nomenclature for this species is indeed Rankinia diemensis. We have now updated this InfoSheet to reflect this. Thank you for helping us to improve the quality of our online resources!
Hi Ian, there are no records of Mountain Dragons eating Portuguese Millipedes, and although it is possible, we don't consider it very likely. Other lizards with similar feeding habits, such as Blue Tongue Lizards and Jacky Dragons, will not eat Portuguese Millipedes due to their highly repellent chemicals. However, there is the odd animal that will take them, but with a choice of other prey available it would be unusual for Mountain Dragons to bother.
The reference for this revision is:Melville, J., Shoo, L.P. & Doughty, P. 2008. Phylogenetic relationships of the heath dragons (Rankinia adelaidensis and R. parviceps) from the southwestern Australian biodiversity hotspot. Australian Journal of Zoology 56: 159-171
Hi Chevan,
Try contacting the certified dealer that you purchased your dragons from as they might have some good suggestions for places to purchase suitable food and foliage in Sweden.
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Jillian Michaels Leaving The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels is leaving "The Biggest Loser."
On Wednesday, NBC announced that Michaels will not be returning to the show for its upcoming 16th season.
Michaels reportedly wanted to leave after last season's winner, Rachel Frederickson, lost an extreme amount of weight on the show.
According to Gossip Cop, the trainer was "deeply concerned" that there isn't enough "attention paid to the contestants' health or wellness."
This is the third time Michaels has exited the weight-loss series.
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Pharrell's Grammy hat gets Twitter account
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Pharrell Williams may have grabbed the Grammy for Producer of the Year, but the hat he wore during the awards ceremony is grabbing people's attention.
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As Sunday's awards ceremony kicked off, it didn't take long for the high-crowned hat to get its own Twitter account. Apart from live tweets from the awards ceremony, the account also posted pictures of Katy Perry and Taylor Swift at the ceremony with Pharrell's hat Photoshopped on their heads.
what if @katyperry and @taylorswift13 wore pharrell hats? pic.twitter.com/BrPAAVXCAb
— Pharrell's Hat (@Pharrellhat) January 27, 2014
One tweet on the account even suggested that fast food chain Arby's should change their logo from the outline of a ten-gallon hat to Pharrell's hat.
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Hey @Pharrell, can we have our hat back? #GRAMMYs
— Arby's (@Arbys) January 27, 2014
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Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on June 27, 2010
Ghana eliminates United States from World Cup
World Cup analysis with University of Akron men's soccer coach Caleb Porter on the United States Round of 16 game, a 2-1 loss in overtime Saturday to Ghana that eliminated the Americans from the tournament.
ABJ: What are your thoughts on the game?
CP: ''I think overall it was disappointing. I think the U.S. will feel good about the fact they got out of the group, but they had an opportunity to move further and do something special. The goal was to go further in the tournament, but, unfortunately, it was the same old story — allowing an early goal and having to go into halftime and adjust your shape. At the end of the day, it came back to haunt them. You knew eventually their luck was going to run out. The U.S. came out in the first half and was very flat. Ghana was able to get on the ball and get a goal early and create other chances. This team psychologically had something missing for them to completely lose focus early in games.''
ABJ: U.S. midfielder Landon Donovan scored a goal off a penalty kick in the 62nd minute. It was his third goal of the tournament. What can you say about his overall performance in the World Cup?
CP: ''I thought Landon was tremendous, and he showed why he is being recognized as one of the top players we have ever produced in the U.S. His experience showed and he did some special things. I thought Clint Dempsey had a great tournament as well. Those two guys were the guys that carried us.''
ABJ: How do you think the Americans' performance in this World Cup will affect the sport of soccer in the U.S. in the coming years?
CP: ''I feel good as a country, because I think we are making progress. Our standards are getting higher. I know Coach [Bob] Bradley and the players are not satisfied. I think clearly visibility has been raised, and the excitement and attention surrounding this team is at an all-time high. There will be a lot of positives to come from this World Cup. I think we gained some respect from fans in our country and fans around the world.''
ABJ: What happened on the two goals the Americans allowed to Ghana's Kevin Prince Boateng and Asamoah Gyan?
CP: ''Good teams will punish you if you make mistakes. It was disappointing when Ricardo Clark lost the ball in a dangerous area (near midfield). They turned that into a great play (by Boateng in the fifth minute). In the back, we have to be better individually. We have to put out those fires. I think individually they might have been more athletic than us. That was a bad way to start a game. On the second goal (by Gyan in the 93rd minute), we fell asleep. It was a great play on (Gyan's) part.''
Men's basketball
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Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on June 24, 2010
U.S. victory thrills Porter
World Cup analysis with University of Akron men's soccer coach Caleb Porter on the United States' 1-0 victory over Algeria that allowed the U.S. to win Group C and advance to the Round of 16.
ABJ: What are your thoughts on the goal scored by Landon Donovan in the 91st minute?
CP: ''I think this is a great example of just how dramatic this sport is and the fine line between winning and losing. Algeria comes down and has a ball served in [by Adlane Guedioura] and [Rafik Saifi] heads it near the post. At that moment, I am thinking this could be the game. [U.S. goalkeeper] Tim Howard collected the ball, and immediately initiated a counter attack. Landon Donovan drove down the field and played a nice ball in to Jozy Altidore. He played it towards the goal and Clint Dempsey slid in front of Algeria's goalkeeper [Rais M'Bohli]. For me, that was huge because he put his body on the line for his team. Donovan was able to come in and drive the ball home. I think it is fitting that Donovan scored the goal. He is probably the greatest soccer player we have ever produced.''
ABJ: Obviously, Donovan will receive much of the attention from fans and media, but what other American players are impressing you the most?
CP: ''Dempsey is a having a good tournament. He continues to be dangerous and he has had some chances that were near misses. Michael Bradley is doing a lot of good things at midfield that have helped the team be successful.''
ABJ: What are your thoughts on the increased level of interest surrounding soccer in the U.S.?
CP: ''That is what makes this sport and the World Cup special. The drama is amazing. Our country is getting more excited about soccer and more people are watching the games on TV and pulling for our team. The last 15 minutes, for me, was an adrenaline rush. When we scored that goal, I'm not sure if I have ever been more excited. Obviously, it is not my team. I am not playing and I am not coaching. I am not on the bench, but to feel that moment and see our country win that game was special.''
ABJ: Your thoughts on how the team regrouped after Dempsey's first-half goal was waved off on a questionable offside call?
CP: ''They have showed a lot of resiliency. They never quit and they keep fighting. As Donovan said on the postgame TV interview with ESPN, those are the qualities that embody Americans. I got goose bumps because we won the game and we won the group. This is my livelihood and the livelihood for many others. I am very happy to see that our sport is growing in our country.''
ABJ: Did the match play out the way you thought it would?
CP: ''It was a very open game. We knew it would be that way because both teams had to win. We did a pretty good job in the back half, shutting them down on the counters and putting out fires. I would like to see us finish our chances a little sooner. In the upcoming games, we will have to finish more of these chances.''
"One of the more explosive JUCO wideouts in the country" signed with Akron, according to Scout.com.
Marquelo Suel, a 6-foot-3 receiver from Arizona, caught 56 passes for 800 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. He will have three years to play two.
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James made a dramatic appearance Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium on the campus of the University of Akron.
James walked through a side entrance into a nearly empty stadium and made his way down to the playing field after thousands of fans were already gone or leaving the "LeBron Appreciation Day" event that was sponsored by several area businesses.
Several hundred fans who were still near the stadium quickly re-entered and watched James get presented with a "Hometown Hero" crystal ball trophy, which had been placed back inside a box before his surprise appearance.
"First of all, I want to thank the city of Akron and [the University of] Akron," James said to the crowd. "Akron is my home and life. Everything I do is for this city. I want to thank you for coming out. I love everyone of you. Akron is home."
James stayed for about 10 minutes before departing. He also received plaques and did not address his free agent status.
The event, which had around 4,000 fans, started at 10 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 1 p.m. It ended about 15 to 20 minutes early. A Fan Fest took place with games and other activities for children. James highlights appeared on the Jumbotron scoreboard with music playing and fans cheering. Several people spoke during the rally and skydivers flew down from the sky with basketballs.
James, 25-years-old, graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 2003 and recenly finished his seventh season in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has led the Cavaliers to one NBA Finals appearance, won two NBA MVP's and earned a gold medal and a silver medal for the United States in two Olympics.
Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on June 19, 2010
United States 2, Slovenia 2
Americans overcome second deficit, earn second draw
World Cup Analysis with University of Akron men's soccer coach Caleb Porter:
ABJ: What did you see that you liked?
CP: "We showed a lot of mental toughness and a will to win. We showed characteristics we have as Americans. We have been down in each game, but we have comeback. We are still in the mix and we are in a good position to move on out of the group if we can get a [winning] result against Algeria. We are creating chances, which I think is a positive, but we have to do a better job of finishing our chances."
ABJ: What did you see that you did not like?
CP: "It was kind of a similar type of start to the England game. We were playing from behind, and in this game we go down by two goals. It is becoming a pattern with this team. It has been a pattern the last several years. It is disappointing. Against England, you understand because they are a quality team. With Slovenia, we were the favored team. I think in some ways we underestimated what they are capable of. We were exposed defensively. We have not been tight defensively. Those two goals [by Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic], they were avoidable if we had better shape in the back. We have to tighten things up defensively if we want to have a chance to advance in this World Cup. We can't continue to give up goals early in the game."
ABJ: What are your thoughts on the goals scored by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley?
CP: "The first goal was critical. Down 2-0, that first goal brings you back into the game. Ideally, you want it to come early in the second half to tie the score and it did. Landon received a great ball over the top [from Steve Cherundolo] and drove very aggressively to the near post. It was a difficult angle, but he hit it with a ton of pace. With Michael's goal, it was a play that showed a lot of hunger. Landon played it forward, Jozy [Altidore] headed it and Michael finished. Michael is a gritty player. His role is not to get into the final third much. He is more of a linking player, an engine that does the dirty work. He showed a lot of determination and hunger to kick the ball into the net."
ABJ: What are your thoughts on the goal that Maurice Edu scored that was then disallowed by referee Koman Coulibaly?
CP: "It was a clear goal. Initially, I thought they were calling Bradley offside. The foul call is terrible. Their player basically wrapped his arms around Bradley. If there was a foul on the play it was on the Slovenian player. It was a very shocking call. There was a play earlier in the game when the ref called Robbie Findley for a handball when it clearly hit his face. That was the ref's first World Cup game and he seemed nervous. He made some very strange calls. It was great play, great service [by Donovan] and a great finish [by Edu]. When they scored that goal, I never thought it was not going to be a goal. I was jumping up and down and happy we scored. Then, I noticed that it got waved off and I am thinking, what, you have to be kidding me. The U.S. should have had three points on the day. If they get three points against Algeria, they are in [the Round of 16]."
Note: Replays showed Altidore and American Carlos Bocanegra were also being held [and tackled] in addition to Bradley on the Edu play.
Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on June 13, 2010
United States 1, England 1
Early goal doesn't break Americans
World Cup Analysis with University of Akron men's soccer coach Caleb Porter:
ABJ: What did you see that you liked?
CP: "I really liked the way we came out with a very aggressive and confident mentality. I give credit to [U.S. coach Bob] Bradley and respect the fact that we came out with a very attack oriented lineup and shape. I thought overall, even after we gave up the goal [to England's Steven Gerrard], we kept playing, kept fighting and kept pushing numbers forward and attacking. [U.S. goalkeeper] Tim Howard was tremendous on the day and came up big several times to preserve the draw. I think getting the tie was a very positive result going into the next two games with Slovenia and Algeria. We are in control of our own destiny in terms of advancing to the knockout stage."
ABJ: What did you see that you did not like?
CP: "Initially, I thought we played too high of a line. We came out and pushed our lines a little too high and opened up too much. That goal was disappointing. That was a not a good start, obviously. We showed a lot of resiliency and character to come back and get a draw."
ABJ: What were your thoughts on the goal scored by American Clint Dempsey?
CP: "When England gave up the soft goal, it kind of rattled of them. They seemed tentative. It looked like they froze up and were not very comfortable. It was a routine play where [England goal keeper Robert Green] took his eye off the ball, and the ball trickled past him and into the goal. That was the turning point of the game. They made a costly mistake and we capitalized on it.
Former Zip Domenik Hixon tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a workout Tuesday. The Giants' receiver/returner will miss the entire 2010 season.
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Jodi Kest was nearly run off the road by an angry driver on Sunday, the coach self-reported on Twitter.
Here is her account of the event...
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Is it possible that Akron's closest rival will be sanctioned for poor fan support?
Kent State is making a marketing push to get 90,000 fans into the Dix Stadium this year. (The logo below and an accompanying Web site were leaked to me by a KSU staff member.) Ninety-thousand represents the total needed to meet the NCAA's requirement of averaging 15,000 fans per home game (paid or actual attendance). If you believe the announced attendance (and I don't), KSU barely scraped that figure last year at 93,432.
You would think that, because Akron-Kent is at Dix Stadium this year, 90,000 should be attainable. But when you look at the rest of the schedule, it's not a slam-dunk. Akron vs. Kent usually attracts about 20,000. That means Kent's other five games have to average about 14,000 each. Four of the other home games are scheduled for Oct. 30 or later. The fifth home game is against Murray State. No team other than Akron (and maybe Ohio) is likely to bring any of its own fans.
Akron's attendance last season was 104,294. Unlike in previous years when attendance was embarrassingly inflated, I actually think that number is legit. Don't take a sigh of relief, though. It was the opening season for InfoCision Stadium. Akron-Kent was a home game. The Zips welcomed their first Big Ten visitor (Indiana). Also, aside from the Eastern Michigan game, the weather was pretty good each week.
Akron's outlook in 2010 will depend on how the team is doing at the end of the season. If the Zips are contending for the MAC East, they will have two winnable games against Miami and Buffalo to finish the schedule, and fans are likely to take interest. If the Zips have a conference record of 1-5 or 2-4 heading into those games, nobody is going to show up to watch meaningless football in the chilly late November. This is the reason we hired Tom Wistrcill.
What happens if you drop below the 15,000 average for two straight seasons? No one knows for sure because the NCAA has not had to enforce it. Generally, a university buys up the tickets necessary to reach compliance before it gets to that point. The NCAA has threatened to take away FBS status if the problem persists long enough.
With the economy in Northeast Ohio not permitting a whole lot of discretionary spending, the attendance issue is something to watch for both Akron and Kent fans this fall.
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Men's golf
Tom Gaffney wrote a moving obituary about Dave Barnes, who became Akron's only All-American golfer in 1976.
Barnes led Akron to the NCAA Division II Championship in all four years he was on the team. Before succumbing to pancreatic cancer at age 55, he was general manager at Good Park.
Perhaps the shindig at InfoCision Stadium is unnecessary. LeBron James told Larry King that Cleveland has the "edge" in free agency.


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Sharon Osbourne working on Ozzy biopic
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Ozzy Osbourne's wife is looking to bring the rocker's life to the big screen. Sharon Osbourne tells The Daily Beast she's already lined up a script writer, and she's hoping to "secure a deal and go ahead" with the project.
Sharon emphasizes that she's not creating a documentary but "a movie." She explains that the film will focus on Ozzy's life in the 1970s and '80s, because "you can't cover a whole life in one movie."
And fans shouldn't expect the film to feature an all-star cast. Sharon says she wants unknown actors for the movie, because it's "really very hard to play people who are still alive." She adds that the Ozzy movie will be her "final thing," and that it's the last project she's aspiring to complete.
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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Indicted on 30 Counts
(Boston, MA) -- The surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect will face 30 counts, including using a weapon of mass destruction. The federal grand jury returned the indictment today. A formal announcement will be made this afternoon. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan are accused of setting off explosions which killed three people and injured hundreds at the finish line of the race in April.
Tamerlan was killed days later in a shootout with police. Dzhokhar was captured hours later. He could face the death penalty if convicted.


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WATCH: Video of teenage Keith Urban on reality show surfaces online
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These days Keith Urban is sitting behind the judges table on "American Idol," but 30 years ago he was facing judges on Australia's "New Faces" talent competition show.
Brisbane's "Courier Mail" has a video of the country star's performance on the Channel Nine show from 1983. Then 16 years old, the aspiring singer did his best to impress the judges with a cover of Air Supply's "All Out Of Love."
The show's two judges were both impressed with Urban's efforts, but heard room for improvement. One judge suggested he take singing lessons to learn breathing techniques and other ways to strengthen his voice. The other said Keith seemed to have an instinctive feel for singing, but would benefit from formal training. He added that he wasn't sure Keith was a strong enough performer to be a solo artist, which he admitted could simply be because of Keith's age. He also said he thought Keith would make a good frontman in a band.
Click on the photo below to watch Keith sing "All Out of Love":
Urban will be dishing out his own opinions, suggestions, and advice to young hopefuls trying to launch a music career when "American Idol" returns next month. The show will debut on Fox on January 15th.


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Kevin Grow's NBA debut is all that and then some
Last week we introduced you to a special needs student who went from devoted team manager to school hero after stunning the home crowd with his accuracy from 3-point land. Since then, the high school senior with Down Syndrome has become somewhat of a legend in his own right. After video of the Bensalem (Pa.) sharpshooter spread, Kevin received an incredible offer from the Philadelphia 76ers — a two-day contract with the organization. Happily signing on the dotted line, Kevin was soon shown the locker room, given an official jersey and even practiced with the team on Monday.
But Tuesday night's events truly completed this NBA dream. With the Sixers hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers, Grow was introduced to the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center during pregame to a standing ovation. With his honorary 76er teammates, he warmed up before the game, proudly took in the national anthem and was the focal point of a rousing pump-up dance right before tipoff.
To cap off the experience, Kevin made an encore appearance during the 2nd quarter -- this time surrounded by his supportive teammates from Bensalem that helped propel this dream in the first place.
Kevin Grow and his Bensalem Basketball teammates recognized here at the @WellsFargoCtr! #SIXERSSTRONG pic.twitter.com/4HjU2cRzI0
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Ed Sheeran sings sick teenage fan to sleep moments before she dies
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Triona Priestley, a 15-year-old girl battling cystic fibrosis, died in Dublin on Tuesday — just moments after her idol Ed Sheeran sang her to sleep on the phone.
The teenager's dying wish to make contact with the singer was granted after family and friends started a #SongForTri campaign on Twitter that got the attention of Sheeran's camp.
Sheeran phoned Triona in the hospital and sang her favorite song, "Little Bird" as she listened.
It was the last thing she ever heard.
Her brother Colm tells The Independent, "Myself and my family would like to thank Ed Sheeran and everyone who started and supported the #SongForTri campaign."
"What they gave us and her was a beautiful last moment together," he continued. "Triona slipped into a sleep as Ed was singing to her and passed away shortly afterwards."
After Priestley died, Sheeran tweeted:
Rest in peace Triona, so heartbreaking x
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) April 1, 2014
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LOS ANGELES: Wichita State is headed to the Final Four, and these Shockers should be no surprise to anybody.
Not after the way they held off mighty Ohio State in the West Regional final.To read more or comment...
LOS ANGELES: Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas paid attention last weekend when the highest-seeded teams in their regional started toppling like so many dominoes. The Ohio State stars both wondered whether any big names could survive the wild West.
Now that they're on the brink of a second straight trip to the Final Four, Craft and Thomas are confident they won't be the next marquee program to fall to the likes of Wichita State.To read more or comment...
LOS ANGELES: LaQuinton Ross hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2 seconds to play, and Ohio State advanced to the brink of its second straight Final Four appearance with a 73-70 victory over Arizona on Thursday night in the West Regional semifinals.
Ross, the Buckeyes' remarkable reserve, scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half for the second-seeded Buckeyes (29-7), who rallied from an early 11-point deficit and weathered the sixth-seeded Wildcats' late charge for their 11th consecutive victory since mid-February.To read more or comment...
This is from the weekend, but still worth watching.
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If you're planning on setting your schedule around the Sweet Sixteen (and why wouldn't you?), here is the TV schedule and some quick gambling numbers.
If you don't want to scroll through everything, Ohio State is playing at 7:47 p.m. on Thursday against Arizona. The game is on TBS. Here is the full Sweet Sixteen televsion schedule:
7:15 p.m. - CBS
Marquette (No. 3) vs. Miami (No. 2)
Over/under: 127
The line: Miami -5.5
9:45 p.m. - CBS
Syracuse (No. 4) vs. Indiana (No. 1)
Over/under: 135.5
The line: Indiana -5.5
7:47 p.m. - TBS
Arizona (No. 6) vs. Ohio State (No. 2)
Over/under: 134
The line: Ohio State -3.5
10:17 p.m. - TBS
La Salle (No. 13) vs. Wichita State (No. 9)
Over/under: 135
The line: -4
7:15 p.m. - CBS
Oregon (No. 12) vs. Louisville (No. 1)
Over/under: 126
The line: Louisville -107:37 p.m. - TBS
Michigan (No. 4) vs. Kansas (No. 1)
Over/under: 140
The line: -1.5
9:45 p.m. - CBS
Michigan State (No. 3) vs. Duke (No. 2)
Over/under: 137
The line: Duke -1.5
7:37 p.m. - TBS
Michigan (No. 4) vs. Kansas (No. 1)
Over/under: 140
The line: -1.5
9:57 p.m. - TBS
Florida Gulf Coast (No. 15) vs. Florida (No. 3)
Over/under: 131
The line: Forida -12.5
The West Region has been wild so far and could have a few more unexpected twists in store.
Ohio State and Arizona play in the opening semifinal game Thursday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles, a matchup that wasn't completely unexpected with the talent on these two teams.To read more or comment...
DAYTON: Aaron Craft hit a 3-pointer with a half-second left, and Ohio State escaped Dayton — a place of heartaches — as the lone high seed left in the NCAA tournament's wild West Regional, beating Iowa State 78-75 on Sunday.
No. 2 Ohio State (28-7) needed Craft's only 3-pointer of the game — an arching shot over 6-foot-7 defender Georges Niang from the top of the key — to avoid yet another upset in the West. Four of the top five seeds have fallen fast and hard in that most-busted bracket.To read more or comment...
DAYTON: Sam Thompson had career highs with 20 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night, part of a dominating performance by Ohio State's front line, and the Buckeyes ran away to a 95-70 victory over Iona in the second round of the West Regional.
The second-seeded Buckeyes (27-7) are in prime March form with nine straight wins, including their last five games of the regular season and a run to the Big Ten tournament title.
Forward Deshaun Thomas has led them in scoring during the streak, averaging 17.6 points per game. He had 24 points as the Buckeyes' fast breaks led to dunks and a season high in points, thrilling the large Ohio State contingent.
Aaron Craft had a season-high six steals and seven assists for the Buckeyes. Shannon Scott tied his career high with 10 assists.
Ohio State plays either Notre Dame or Iowa State on Sunday, one win away from a fourth straight trip to the round of 16.To read more or comment...
Who: Ohio State (26-7) vs. Iona (20-13)
When: 7:15 p.m., ET
Online: March Madness Live
Where: Univeristy of Dayton ArenaTo read more or comment...
DAYTON: Thad Matta loves the University of Dayton Arena.
Even though Ohio State hasn't fared all that well there since he's been head coach — never made it out intact in the NCAA tournament — it's still the place for his fondest college memory. It's where he hit a game-winning shot for Butler.To read more or comment...
Ohio State's spring football game won't air live on television this year.
The game is being played at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati at 1 p.m. on April 13 while Ohio Stadium undergoes renovations. The game will air that night a 7 on Big Ten Network.
Tickets for the spring game are still available. General reserved seats are $12 and $5 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 get in for free. Club seats are also available for $18. Tickets can be purchased at OhioStateBuckeyes.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.To read more or comment...
Every year, President Barack Obama fills out an NCAA Tournament bracket with Andy Katz of ESPN. This year, he has Ohio State winning the West region and advancing to the Final Four.
He has the Buckeyes losing to No. 1 overall seed Louisville in that round. His other Final Four choices are Florida and Indiana. He picks Indiana to beat Louisville for the title.To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: Jim Foster, who won 783 games at Saint Joseph's, Vanderbilt and the last 11 years at Ohio State, will not return as women's basketball head coach next season, Ohio State has announced.
Foster, reached by phone, declined to offer any comment.To read more or comment...
Congrats to League Tourney Champs OSU and Akron. And good luck to the Bucks, Zips and Bearcats in the Tourney. Great draw for the Buckeyes!To read more or comment...
Iona is in the NCAA Tournament after winning the MAAC tournament for the second-consecutive year.
The Gaels were the fourth seed in the tournament, beating Manattan 60-57 in the final round.
Iona is riding a five-game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament. The team is second nationally in scoring at 80.7 points per game. Senior guard Lamont Jones paces the team, averaging 23 points per game. Junior guard Sean Armand is second on the team with 16.6 points per game. Sophomore forward David Laury leads Iona with 10.4 rebounds per game and is third on the team averaging 13.1 points a contest.
The Gaels were 20-13 on the season, but don't get too caught up in their record. Eight of the team's losses came either by three points or less or in overtime.
Liberty was the only NCAA Tournmanet team the Gaels beat, but the Flames only made it by winning their conference.To read more or comment...
After winning the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday, Ohio State was given a No. 2 seed East region of the NCAA Tournament.
The Buckeyes will play Iona on Friday in Dayton. There is no location closer to Columbus in the tournament this year.
The winner of that game will face the winner of Notre Dame and Iowa State on Sunday in Dayton.
The Buckeyes (26-7) beat Wisconsin 50-43 for the Big Ten Tournament title.To read more or comment...
Looking for a printable bracket for March Madness? Click here for one from the NCAA.
You can also fill a bracket out on Ohio.com for a chance to win gift cards. To enter, click here.
By virtue of winning the Big Ten Tournament, Ohio State earned a No. 2 seed and will play Iona. The game is set for Friday in Dayton, the closest location to Columbus.
Twelfth-seeded Akron plays fifth-seed Virginia Commonwealth, coached by former Zips assistant Shaka Smart on Thursday.To read more or comment...
CHICAGO: Ohio State is the champion of the Big Ten tournament — again.
DeShaun Thomas scored 17 points and the 10th-ranked Buckeyes used their stout defense to beat No. 22 Wisconsin 50-43 for their conference-best fifth tournament title on Sunday.
Thomas was 6 for 19 from the field, but made some big free throws down the stretch as Ohio State won the championship for the third time in the last four years. Aaron Craft had nine points and six rebounds, and LaQuinton Ross delivered a couple of huge plays for the Buckeyes (26-7).
Travon Jackson scored 10 points for the Badgers (23-11), who shot 38.3 percent from the field. None of his teammates reached double figures, with Sam Dekker next up at eight points.
Wisconsin and Ohio State were close for most of the second half, but the Buckeyes seized on a cold spell by the Badgers to move in front down the stretch.To read more or comment...
We're a little late here with the first game already underway, but if you're looking for a Big Ten Tournament bracket, the conference website has a PDF version here.
Ohio State has a first-round bye and plays the winner of Purde/Nebraska, which is at 5:30 p.m. today.To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: Ohio State coach Thad Matta is busily preparing his team for what promises to be, based on a crazy season of upsets and close calls involving its national powerhouses, a crazy Big Ten tournament.
Matta, who seldom lets his emotions get very far away, first had something he wanted to get off his chest before talking about the tournament that gets under way on Thursday at United Center in Chicago.To read more or comment...
Ohio State basketball players Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas were both named to the All-Big Ten first team by the media on Tuesday.
Thomas was also named to the All-Big Ten first team by conference coaches. Craft was named to the second team by coaches. It's only the eighth time in school history Ohio State has had two players on the all-conference first team. The last was Greg Oden and Mike Conley in 2007.To read more or comment...
Update: ABC 6 pulled the story off their website but still reported on the incident during their 11 p.m. broadcast Tuesday night, Land Grant Holy Land notes.
According to ABC 6 in Columbus, three Ohio State freshmen football players were named in a search warrant after a woman claimed she was raped.
No charges have been filed.To read more or comment...
Leading up to their April 13 spring game at Paul Brown Stadium, Ohio State hold the first of 14 spring practices today. Although they're coming off a 12-0 season, the Buckeyes face several pressing questions. They may find some of the answers this spring.
Who starts on the defensive line?
The Buckeyes lost all four starters from last year's line – Garrett Goebel, Johnathan Hankins, John Simon and Nathan Williams. The Buckeyes shouldn't have trouble finding players to man the end positions. The team has hit on big recruits at the position and players like sophomores Noah Spence and Adolphus Washington should get the first chance to start. Both saw a fair amount of playing time a season ago. Canton McKinley product Steve Miller could also be in the mix at end.
Inside, the picture is far less clear. Sophomores Michael Bennett and Joel Hale could develop into starters, as could redshirt freshman Tommy Schutt. It will be interesting to see how massive 340-pound lineman Chris Carter is used. The redshirt freshman flipped from offensive to defensive tackle midway through last year's spring drills before taking a redshirt.
The linebackers are Ryan Shazier and...?To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: No. 14 Ohio State (21-7, 11-5 Big Ten) travels to play second-ranked Indiana (25-4, 13-3) on Tuesday night as the Big Ten's wacky regular-season starts to wind down.
The Hoosiers already have captured a share of the conference title. To win it outright for the first time since 1993, they need to beat the Buckeyes or win at No. 7 Michigan on Sunday.To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: New year, new look, some regrets but high hopes.
That's what the Ohio State Buckeyes face as they open spring practices on Tuesday.
Many of the team's best-known and most talented players return from last year's 12-0, turnaround season, including Sports Illustrated cover boy Braxton Miller, along with running back Carlos Hyde, linebacker Ryan Shazier and defensive back Bradley Roby.To read more or comment...


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Pair Took Selfie With Dead Friend, Dumped Body: Cops
(NEWSER) – When Dennis "Nathan" Meyer apparently overdosed on Dilaudid, a painkiller, while hanging out with Chelsie Berry, 24, and Jared Prier, 28, last week, police say the Missouri pair reacted in perhaps the worst possible way: They allegedly took a selfie with his corpse, dumped the body, and then posted the selfie to Facebook.
A tipster told police about the picture, which allegedly shows Berry and Prier with a "passed out" Meyer in the front seat of his car. When police questioned Berry, she said she was hanging out with Meyer when he started acting "crazy" after injecting himself with the painkiller, so she called Prier, one of Meyer's friends, who came to pick her up at a McDonald's. But after Meyer lost consciousness, the pair eventually realized he was no longer breathing.
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TMZ: Casey Kasem -- Family Feud Between Wife and Kids
(TMZ) - Casey Kasem ... the legendary DJ who hosted America's Top 40 for decades, is in dire condition, and a family feud has erupted between Casey's kids and their stepmom.
Jean Kasem -- Casey's wife -- will NOT allow Kerri, Julie and Mike to visit their father, who lives in the exclusive Holmby Hills area near Beverly Hills. We're told they've been trying to make contact with their dad for 3 months, to no avail.
Casey -- who is 81 and has advanced Parkinson's -- hasn't been heard from in months.
The kids are outside the house right now ... with a group of friends, family and former co-workers of Casey -- and we're told Jean has just called the cops trying to get them away from the property.
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WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel convinces people Franklin D. Roosevelt died on Monday
Jimmy Kimmel celebrated President's Day with another installment of "Lie Witness News," this time telling people to offer their thoughts on the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which his roving reporter toldpassers-by happened earlier on Monday.
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Of course, FDR actually died in 1945.
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What Tuesday's Election Returns Mean for 2016
On this night four years ago, it was clear. A wave was coming. In November 2009 it was still far out to sea, but it was coming. Chris Christie, a tough talking former U.S. attorney, had upended a liberal governor in Democratic New Jersey. In Virginia a hard-right Republican, Bob McDonnell, running on a socially conservative platform, had crushed the Democrat in a state thought to be trending blue. In two suburban swing counties in New York, unknown Republicans romped over longtime Democratic officeholders.
By 2010, that wave, known as the Tea Party, had landed, upending Washington, D.C., and ushering in what appears to be an era of permanent gridlock on Capitol Hill. In 2005 the reverse was true—a string of Democratic victories up and down the ballot presaged the shellacking the Republicans would take in 2006 and again in 2008.
And now that the 2013 elections are in the books, what do they tell us about the nation's political landscape, with 2014 midterm campaigning in full swing and the 2016 presidential campaign close to beginning in earnest?
First, we must proceed with caution. Elections a year from now have a way of defying predictions. In November 2012 Christie was widely assumed to face a vigorous reelection challenge in New Jersey, Bill de Blasio was a second-tier contender in the race for New York City mayor, and the phrase "Terry McAuliffe, governor of Virginia," drew sneers.
Still, a few takeaways can be had from this Election Night.
There is real and deep anger at the political establishment, and at the GOP political establishment in particular. Before Tuesday night, polls pointed at the sentiment, with Republican pollster Bill McInturff predicting that voter frustration would lead to a "shockwave" as a "deeply unsettled people" entered the voting booth looking for blood.
The candidates who were able to capitalize on that anger were the ones who won Tuesday night. In New York City, de Blasio's come-from-behind victory in the Democratic primary was predicated on his making the cleanest break from the Bloomberg era, while one-time front-runner Christine Quinn promised more of the same. Christie cheered New Jersey hearts when he called House Republicans "disgusting" and accused the GOP of being more focused on scoring debating points than winning elections. His underfinanced Democratic opponent was, in his telling, a creature of the Democratic machine that had suffocated the state. In Alabama, a real-estate developer with no political experience who all but promised to take a torch to the way Washington works narrowly lost to a state lawmaker who received the backing of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Read The Full Article On The Daily Beast
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- Ken Cuccinelli Loses Narrowly to Terry McAuliffe for Virginia Governor
- Toronto Mayor: I Was Drunk When I Did Crack
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Flash: An Evolution in Primary Storage
Available On Demand
Duration 60min
Lorna Garey
Content Director
InformationWeek Digital Media
Lorna Garey
Lorna Garey is content director of InformationWeek digital media. She has edited technical features since 1995, when she joined eWeek (then PCWeek). She moved to Network Computing in October 2000 as an associate editor and was named the publication's executive editor in 2006. Before joining eWeek, Lorna served in the U.S. Army, on the general staff at Second Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; at U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army Central Command at Heidelberg, Germany; and with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. She has been the force behind compelling articles and cover designs that have earned industry recognition, including ASBPE national awards. She studied English and history at the University of Massachusetts and is a certified technical writer.
Jasmine McTigue
McTigue Analytics
Jasmine McTigue
Jasmine McTigue is principal and lead analyst of McTigue Analytics and an InformationWeek and Network Computing contributor, specializing in emergent technology, automation/orchestration, virtualization of the entire stack and the conglomerate we call cloud. She also has experience in storage and programmatic integration. Jasmine began writing computer programs in BASIC on one of the first IBM PCs; by 14 she was building and selling PCs to family and friends while dreaming of becoming a professional hacker. After a stint as a small-business IT consultant, she moved into the ranks of enterprise IT, demonstrating a penchant for solving "impossible" problems in directory services, messaging and systems integration. When virtualization changed the IT landscape, she embraced the technology as an obvious evolution of service delivery even before it attained mainstream status and has been on the cutting edge ever since. Her diverse experience includes system consolidation, ERP, integration, infrastructure, next-generation automation, and security and compliance initiatives in public safety, municipal government and the private sector.
Jeff Sosa
Sr. Director of Product Management
Jeff Sosa
Jeff Sosa is the Sr. Director of Product Management at Virident, focused on product management planning for Virident's OEMs and strategic partners. He joined Virident in April 2011 to lead the product management efforts for all company products, leading the product definition efforts for the company's expansion into MLC products and the development of the FlashMAX II Product Line and related software. Prior to Virident, Jeff was at Fusion-io, where he was Sr. Director of Product Management for the ioDrive/ioDrive2 product line and related management software, as well as DataDomain as Director of Product Management where he led the company's expansion into the Archiving space. Jeff has also served in product management roles at Pathscale (QLogic), Network Appliance, and Brocade Communications. Finally, Jeff started in software engineering roles, including over a decade at Tandem Computers in various roles from Lead Engineer and Engineering Manager. He holds a BS in Mathematics and MS in Computer Engineering from the California State University, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Flash is a welcome addition to IT's toolbox for solving I/O problems in the modern data center. Still, integrating these technologies in a way that is non-disruptive and cost-effective can be a major challenge. In this webinar, we will explore the problems endemic to flash storage adoption and look at ways to mitigate limitations.
Register now, as we will:
- Explore the newly available options in enterprise flash.
- Discuss common problems, such as implementation, compatibility, redundancy and hardware lifecycle.
- Analyze the cost-versus-benefit and cite specific use case scenarios where performance gains clearly outweigh cost and platform limitations.
- Explore deployment modalities that integrate enterprise flash smoothly and without sacrificing features like redundancy.
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