text: OverviewBack to top Zing Bars - 100% Natural Nutrition Bar Cashew Cranberry Orange - 1.76 oz. Item# :135911UPC# :855531002036 Brand:Zing Bars Size/Form:1.76 oz. Ship Weight:0.10 Servings:1 Flavor:Cashew Cranberry Orange Zing Bars - 100% Natural Nutrition Bar Cashew Cranberry Orange - 1.76 oz. (50g)Zing Bars 100% Natural Nutrition Bar Cashew Cranberry Orange is delicious. They combined real cranberries, organic chunky cashew butter and a hint of orange zest to create our first vegan bar. The result? Amazingly yummy. As nutritionists, thry couldn't bear the thought of skimping on protein so they used rice protein in their latest flavor. Here's to gluten-free, vegan bars that are also delicious and satisfying! No Wheat No Gluten No Soy Protein Vegan NON-GMO Verified Kosher They designed the Zing Bars so that their patients with Celiac Disease could enjoy a 100% natural snack that's both high in protein & gluten free. They hope you like them! Why These IngredientsZing Bars are 100% natural with absolutely no artificial additives, sweeteners or flavors. They developed them for the health and well-being of their patients and from the kinds of ingredients we'd like their own kids to eat. Each bar has a nut butter base—peanut, almond or cashew—with added protein, fiber, agave nectar and either fruit or organic fair-trade dark chocolate. They chose the ingredients to provide the same complete nutrition that they recommend for all meals: Heart healthy fats High fiber High quality lean protein Low glycemic carbs For Heart Healthy Fats & Fiber: Nut Butters In addition to their savory, delicious taste, nuts are an extremely beneficial part of the diet. Here are just few reasons why: Nuts are loaded with fiber, protein and heart healthy fats known as monounsaturated fatty acids. Nuts are nutrient rich, meaning they contain a host of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, most notably vitamin E, folic acid, magnesium and copper. Not only do nuts contain healthy fats, they have been shown to actually increase longevity. Take a look at their blog entry explaining how UCLA researches have found that regular consumption of nuts is associated with a two-year average increase in lifespan. They're also helpful for weight control when you use them instead of other fats. High FiberThey call fiber the unsung hero of the nutrition world because it has so many benefits and gets so little recognition. Most of us know that fiber improves digestive health and bowel regularity. But did you know that it also decreases cholesterol, regulates blood sugar, improves immunity and provides a food source for the beneficial bacteria in their gut? It also supports weight loss by making us feel full and reducing the temptation to overeat. So in addition to the fiber in the fruit and nuts, they add inulin from chicory root fiber, which has a number of great benefits: Inulin acts as a food source for the "good" bacteria in their gut, helping them out-compete the "bad" bacteria, like yeast The extra fiber from the inulin slows the release of sugar into their blood stream, preventing blood sugar spikes Inulin also makes us feel full, part of the reason Zing Bars satisfy for hours High Quality Lean ProteinEach Zing Bar contains between 10 and 13 grams of vegetable protein, the equivalent of nearly two ounces of lean turkey or chicken. Protein boosts metabolism, builds muscles, and supplies the raw nutrients for cellular repair and maintenance. 5 or 6 grams isn't enough to make a difference, while 20 to 30 grams, like you find in many muscle building bars, creates a chalky, artificial taste without providing any added metabolic benefit, since your body can't use that much all at once. 10 to 15 grams is the sweet spot, which is why they use that amount. Three of their flavors use whey protein: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Almond Blueberry and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. For those who prefer non-dairy, five use brown rice protein: Chocolate Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Cashew Cranberry Orange, Coconut Cashew Crisp and Dark Chocolate Mint. They also have two non-dairy bars that use pea protein: Dark Chocolate Hazelnut and Double Nut Brownie. There are advantages to each type of protein. Whey comes from milk and contains the highest Biological Value (BV) of any protein source. This means it is utilized more efficiently by the body than any other type of protein. Whey also has the highest content of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which stimulate muscle growth. For these reasons, it's popular with athletes and body builders. In addition, whey promotes synthesis of glutathione, one of the body's most powerful internal antioxidants. Brown Rice Protein They see a number of patients with allergies to dairy, which is usually caused by the casein protein in milk. While whey protein doesn't contain casein, there's always a chance of trace amounts. They also wanted to provide a totally dairy-free, vegan option and rice protein meets that requirement, since it is a hypoallergenic plant-based protein totally without casein. In combination with nut butters, the dairy-free Zing Bars, unlike many dairy-free foods, deliver a complete protein with the full complement of essential amino acids. Low Glycemic Carbs: Agave SyrupWhen it comes to sweeteners, there are lots of options, but few good ones. Artificial sweeteners, on the one hand, have many side effects and are responsible for the highest volume of calls to the Center for Disease Control. Plus they're…well…artificial. Most natural sweeteners, on the other hand, like honey, sugar and maple syrup are high glycemic and spike blood sugar. Did you know that 1 in every 2 American adults have erratic blood sugar, known as diabetes or pre-diabetes? The main cause is diet, in particular too much sugar and refined foods. They see it every day in their practices, so they needed a sweetener that would not contribute to this alarming situation. Another option--sugar alcohols like maltitol, sorbitol, and erithritol often cause digestive upset, especially for people with food sensitivities. And the herbal sweetener stevia is bitter. But sweetness is important for taste and as an energy source. They wanted an all-natural, low glycemic sweetener that would supply energy but not spike blood sugar. And there's only one—agave nectar. Agave is the best all-natural choice. Agave nectar releases blood sugar very slowly, which, in combination with fiber, protein and healthy fats, means a "slow burn" of long-lasting energy. Side note: Recently agave has come under fire from some special interests. They always appreciate scientific skepticism and new research, but in this case there appears to be some intentional misinformation. Organic Fair Trade Dark ChocolateLike almost any food, depending on what it is, where it's from and how it's used, chocolate can either be an unhealthy candy or a high-antioxidant health food. They are proud of their chocolate because, in addition to being delicious, it's also organic, free of unhealthy additives and Fair Trade. The mass produced milk chocolate found in most candy bars has no redeeming health benefits, because the added sugar is so high and antioxidant value so low. The milk itself actually negates the natural beneficial effects of dark chocolate by interfering with the absorption of the natural antioxidants. In contrast, the dark chocolate they use is rich in antioxidants, which attack free radicals, the destructive molecules implicated in cell damage and aging. Most candy bar and cheap chocolates add softening agents like trans fats or palm kernel oil as stabilizers. Those increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Fine dark chocolates—like gift chocolates—don't do that and you can taste the difference. They do the same in the chocolate coated Zing Bars (Chocolate Coconut and Chocolate Peanut Butter), both to maintain health benefits and to keep the rich dark chocolate flavor. The reason cheaper mass market chocolates use stabilizers is that pure dark chocolates will "bloom" (the chocolatier term) if they get too warm (above 85°), resulting in a lighter colored and slightly powdery surface. This doesn't affect taste or health benefits, but it looks odd unless you've seen it before. Fair Trade means that proceeds from the sale of their chocolate go directly to the communities that produce it, instead of brokers, importers, distributors, etc. Their chocolate comes from Peru and the Fair Trade practices guarantee that the farmers receive fair compensation for their production. Certified Gluten-Free OatsCertified Gluten-Free Oats There is a lot of confusion about whether oats contain gluten or not. The short is answer is they do not. All commercially available oats are, however, processed in facilities that also process wheat, so they become cross-contaminated by the gluten in wheat. Only recently have gluten-free oats become available, and they are proud to feature certified gluten free oats from Avena Foods in Regina, Saskatchewan in two of their Zing flavors, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. Their oats are processed in a dedicated gluten free facility where every batch is ELISA tested to ensure consistent gluten free status. If you lead a gluten free lifestyle and have been avoiding oats as part of that, even these Zing Bar flavors with oats fit what you're looking for. Why No Added Vitamins and Minerals?Many bars on the market are fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, which can give a misleading impression that a food is healthy as a result. There is growing concern that eating too many foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals may result in unhealthy nutrient levels, especially in children. They have opted to use real foods instead of synthetic nutrients to deliver complete nutrition, much like nature does. Why Not 100% Organic?This was a tough one for the,. As nutritionists, they affirm the benefits of organic foods for human health and for the planet. They initially set out to be 100% organic, but found that they could not secure a year-round supply for all of their ingredients because the supply of some is too small and inconsistent. So they set out to make the Zing Bars organic where it counted most, with organic dark chocolate, peanut butter, blueberries and agave, among other ingredients. These foods are the ones whose organic versions are the most demonstrably preferable to their non-organic counterparts. Plus, by producing in small batches, they're better able to ensure freshness and quality for all the ingredients. The result is a mostly organic product that can deliver premium ingredients at a reasonable price. Gluten FreeWhat's the big deal about gluten? If you already know, it's obvious. If you don't, there may be some surprises about America's long love affair with its amber waves of grain. Gluten—the protein component of grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley—provokes an immune response for over 3 million Americans, causing digestive distress, fatigue and a host of other symptoms too numerous to list. In its most severe form, it's called Celiac Disease, much of which goes undiagnosed. The latest research suggests that one in four people have reactions to gluten at some point in their lives.4 The only treatment is a gluten-free diet. Ten years ago, a gluten-free diet was unheard of, and even today it's a daunting task. No Soy ProteinThey are proud to have 10-13 grams of protein in their bars without using soy protein. Most bars use soy isolate for protein because it's incredibly cheap. But as nutritionists, they're not fans of heavily processed soy powders, and here's why: Extracting protein isolate from soybeans requires extensive processing which creates harmful by-products, the worst of which are lysinoalanine, a toxic chemical, and nitrite, a carcinogen.1 (Not what they're looking for.) The high heat required in the processing de-natures the protein to such an extent as to make it largely ineffective and difficult to digest.2 (Ever get gas after eating a bar with soy protein?) 91% of the soybeans grown in America are genetically modified which can create proteins unrecognizable by the body, leading to sensitivities. In addition, genetically modified foods may have destructive impacts on their agricultural food supply. Soy is loaded with many "anti-nutrients" like trypsin inhibitors, that block protein digestion, and phytic acid, which blocks mineral absorption. Soy is a common food allergen. Many of their patients have an intolerance to soy protein, experiencing digestive upset, gas, eczema and skin irritation. Excess soy consumption has been linked to thyroid conditions and "estrogenic" cancers like breast and ovarian cancer. While soy was the darling of the media a few years ago, the truth is, especially in its highly processed protein powder form, it actually has destructive health effects. Plus, soy protein powder doesn't taste very good, creating the need to mask its taste with excess sweeteners. Look at the amount of sugar in a soy protein bar—it's often in excess of 10 grams per 100 calories. Ideally, you want to limit sugar to 7 grams per 100 calories. So instead of soy, they use whey protein, derived from whole milk, in three of their bars (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Almond Blueberry) or rice protein for those who prefer dairy-free vegan choices (Chocolate Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Cashew Cranberry Orange). They taste better, the body handles them better, and they just think they're more in keeping with nutritional science. They do cost more, but they're well worth it. Before you think they're totally down on soy, they're not. Like so many foods in their diet, it can either be a junk food or a health food, depending on its form. Even though they consider heavily processed soy protein powder little better than junk, as nutritionists, they heartily recommend fermented soy products like miso, tempeh and natto, which are quite healthy. The fermentation process deactivates the trypsin inhibitors, converts minerals into a more absorbable form, and actually increases the amount of B vitamins. This fermentation also creates substances that fight cancer, reduce cholesterol and inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis. No CornGluten free you've heard of; maybe even no soy. But no corn? Why no corn? It may be a new idea, because the negatives of too much corn in the American diet are only now coming to light. But it's clear enough to us as nutritionists. All Zing Bars contain 100% no corn for two reasons. First, while there's a lot of debate (some scientific, some political, some both) about high fructose corn syrup and its contribution to obesity, there is no debate about its metabolic effect. Corn-based sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup have a high glycemic index, meaning they spike your blood sugar and wreak havoc on your endocrine system and energy in the same way as sugar, honey, maple syrup and most other natural sweeteners. This spike, and subsequent crash, leads to fatigue, weight gain, moodiness and even chronic disease. Read more about the destructive effects of blood sugar spikes. Second, corn is an increasingly common food allergen. Heavily refined and ultra-processed, it's Corn Syrup Tank Caradded to packaged foods in the form of cornmeal, cornstarch, maltodextrin and corn syrup. Frequently consumed foods often give rise to food sensitivities. The #1 food allergen in America is wheat (bread, cookies, crackers, etc., the universally consumed items). What's the #1 allergen in Japan? You guessed it—rice—and for the same reason. In the past 50 years corn has penetrated the American diet in unprecedented quantity and corn allergies are on the rise. Invented in 1970 in Japan, high fructose corn syrup grew to half of U.S. sweetener consumption by 1985 and has stayed there ever since. In short, processed corn derivatives are the cheapest sweeteners and fillers available, but they think the real cost—in health and nutrition—is way too high. By choosing not to use corn, they've focused on quality and they think you'll appreciate the real value of that. Great For KidsThe problem with kids is they know what they like. The problem with parents is they know what's good for their kids. As nutritionists and parents, they tackled both problems when they designed Zing Bars. For Kids…It's about taste. Dried fruit, organic dark chocolate, crispy crunchies and hunks of cashews and almonds. Peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter for smooth creamy texture and rich flavor. Fruit and nut choices: Almond Blueberry and Cashew Cranberry Orange Cookie dough choices: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Chocolate coated choices: Chocolate Coconut and Chocolate Peanut Butter All of them taste as good as—and even better than—candy bars. What's not to like? For Parents…It's about health. Every parent knows the challenge of providing wholesome snacks that their kids actually want to eat. They designed Zing Bars as the easy answer to this common dilemma. Children need snacks between meals to keep energy up, maintain moods and prevent hunger that can lead to the dreaded meltdown. It's true for adults, too, but you know better than to just give in to the temptation of sugary, empty calories (you do know better, don't you?). You'll love that your kids won't bounce off the walls after eating a Zing Bar. As parents theirselves this was a must! That frenetic energy is called "glycemic response"—the "sugar rush" that's caused by eating processed sugars like high fructose corn syrup. It's frequently followed by a "crash," with low energy, bad moods and a return of hunger that can lead to overeating. They're called hollow calories for a reason. Instead, they use a low-glycemic sweetener called agave nectar that in combination with protein, fiber and healthy fats, gives smooth and sustained energy for hours, without the spikes and crashes. With all they put into Zing Bars, it's also noteworthy what they left out. Studious Gal Most important are the common food allergens like gluten, soy and corn. Three flavors are also dairy free, so if your child needs to avoid dairy products, Zing Bars will become your new best friend. They also chose not to add synthetic vitamins and minerals. They taste bad and, especially for kids, can build up to near-toxic levels if eaten frequently. This can happen if a child takes a multi vitamin and eats other fortified foods. In fact, many nutrition bars with these synthetic additives have warnings against being eaten by kids. No such warnings on Zing Bars. As nutritionists, they know from their education what your body knows naturally: real and natural foods in the right balance give you satisfaction, both in how they taste and how they make you feel. Hollow calories with added vitamins will never provide the same satisfaction. Laughing Three So the truth is, designing flavors that the whole family would love was relatively easy. They didn't have to worry about masking artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives. These aren't good for kids, and it's no surprise they don't taste very good. All that's in a Zing Bar is food, all of it natural, most of it organic. They developed flavors that you—and your children—would choose even without thinking about what's in them. But they did think about it, because they wanted to create bars that nutritionists could give to their children. Ideal For ExerciseWhen you think of bars for exercise, two types typically come to mind: "energy" bars and "protein" bars. Energy bars usually focus on fast-burning sugars, while protein bars focus on replenishing, or building, muscle mass. In contrast, Zing Bars take a more complete nutrition approach, so both the balance and types of nutrients combine to improve physical performance and recovery in ways unlike traditional single-purpose energy or protein bars. First, slow burning carbohydrates supply sustained continuous energy, unlike "energy" bars, which often deliver a burst of energy that if not used in a burst of activity will be followed by a crash. The carbs in Zing Bars come primarily from agave nectar, which has a low-glycemic effect on blood sugar. That means it releases its sugar slowly into the bloodstream for a steady supply of energy lasting 2 to 3 hours. Next, healthy fats supplement the slow-burning carbs to provide even longer lasting energy. This is ideal for low to medium intensity activities, or for lengthy endurance exercise. Many people don't realize that fat is an important energy source and can supply more than half of the energy needed for a long endurance workout. Healthy fats are those with actual health benefits, as well as an absence of health hazards. The fats in Zing Bars come primarily from nut butters, rich in the mono-unsaturated fatty acids judged by the American Heart Association to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and to benefit heart health. Next, the high fiber in Zing Bars both regulates the steady delivery of energy to the muscles and keeps hunger at bay for 2 to 3 hours. Finally, 10 to 13 grams of protein provide the ideal amount for muscle repair and maintenance. If you want to build muscle mass rather than just replenish it, you might prefer a protein bar with 20 grams of protein within 30 minutes after your workout. But for healthy muscle replenishment, around 10 grams is ideal. In addition to just the right amount of protein, the type of protein is important. Unlike many protein bars, Zing uses whey or rice, not soy, protein. While soy is far cheaper, it doesn't taste very good, it's more difficult for the body to process, and is an increasingly common allergen for many people. As nutritionists, they've chosen to keep soy (in any form) out of Zing Bars entirely. When Zing Bars fit into your workoutThe best timing for a Zing Bar depends on the type of exercise. For low and medium intensity exercise such as golfing, hiking, casual bike riding or any endurance activity that lasts longer than an hour, a Zing Bar makes sense either before, during or after to provide a steady supply of energy, promote muscle strength and take care of hunger. For high intensity exercise such as running and intense cycling, the timing is different. To build a reserve of sustainable energy, it's best to eat a Zing Bar one to two hours before beginning. To rebuild muscles, replenish glycogen (your energy reserves) and satisfy hunger, a Zing Bar works best within 30 minutes of finishing your workout. Amazing TasteWhen you deal with picky eaters every day, you know the importance of taste. All the good intentions in the world won't work if—at that critical last second—the immediate desire for a great tasting snack wins out over careful nutrition planning. So when they designed Zing Bars, they knew they couldn't go half way. Their profession focuses on improving people's lives, and real pleasure in eating is an essential part of that...not just a detail. So how do they do it?First, they start by using only the best ingredients, all of it natural, most of it organic. Nature knows what your body wants, as well as what it needs, so they follow where that leads, and it leads to better ingredients. Next, they produce in small batches for freshness and to maintain the quality of the premium ingredients. Then, their CEO and co-founder personally taste-tests each batch to ensure it meets their standards. Plus, they keep out the common flavor spoilers, like synthetic vitamins and minerals with their medicinal taste, excessive protein (chalk anyone?), bland fillers that add cheap weight, artificial flavorings and preservatives. With nothing to mask, the flavor of Zing's natural ingredients come alive in the mouth. Zing FlavorsEach Zing Bar has a carefully designed recipe for ingredients working together to create a unique personality, all while maintaining a balanced, complete—and virtually identical—nutrition profile. Chocolate Peanut Butter, wrapped in organic dark chocolate, chunks of whole organic peanuts in a creamy peanut butter, mixed with just a bit of crunch. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, that's halfway between cookie and cookie dough, with dark chocolate chips, certified gluten-free oats, in roasted cashew butter, plus just a hint of pecans, apples and cinnamon. Chocolate Coconut, covered in organic dark chocolate, with unsweetened coconut, organic brown rice crisps, creamy almond butter and roasted almonds. Almond Blueberry, with organic wild blueberries, almonds and a smooth almond butter. Cashew Cranberry Orange, dried cranberries and organic orange oil for zest, with cashews and organic cashew butter for smoothness, and brown rice crisps for a trace of crunchiness. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, a soft peanut butter cookie with organic peanuts, dark chocolate chips and brown rice crisps.Each is savory, moist and slightly chewy. The nut butter base gives a substantial, dense texture that's surprisingly satisfying for such a small bar. They hope you'll love eating them as much as they love making them. Super Satisfying"Satisfying" is easy to say, but challenging to do. It's what they all look for when they're hungry, yet defining what it even means can be hard. But it's an important concept to us as nutritionists, because unless they address it, all the nutritional guidance in the world can't do any good. So they view "satisfying" as two basic ideas that they've put into Zing Bars: satisfying when you eat them, and satisfying after you eat them. When you eat a Zing Bar, you get the satisfaction of real food that tastes good. Surprisingly good. Amazingly good. Great natural, mostly organic flavors. No artificial ingredients or chemical additives that have to be covered up. A dense, chewy texture that's more satisfying than bars made up mostly of starches, cereals and processed sugars. That's the first half of what Zing Bars are all about. The other half is after you eat a Zing Bar. A slow, sustained release of energy from low glycemic carbs, high quality proteins, healthy fats and dietary fiber. No blood sugar spikes and crashes. No allergens to irritate the body. No feeling of wanting more a little while after eating, which can happen with imbalanced "hollow" calories of starches and processed sugars. The point? The immediate satisfaction of great taste and satisfied hunger, followed by sustained satisfaction from thoughtful—complete—nutrition. The pleasure of eating plus the pleasure of sustained energy, stable moods and freedom from recurring hunger. The point is feeling good, without sacrificing anything. Provies Long Lasting EnergyTheir energy is governed largely by blood sugar levels. Steady blood sugar means steady moods, steady focus and steady energy throughout the day. But when blood sugar spikes and crashes, they become tired, irritable and scatterbrained. Zing Bars help stabilize blood sugar and provide lasting energy with the proper combination of protein, fiber, slow-burn carbs and heart healthy fats. Working together, these slow the digestion and release of nutrients into the bloodstream over 2 to 3 hours. Additionally, Zing Bars are sweetened with a combination of agave and tapioca syrup, low-glycemic sweeteners that also won't spike blood sugar. For more about blood sugar and energy swings, and how to prevent them, please read on… What causes blood sugar spikes?Blood sugar spikes get started by eating "fast" carbohydrates. Candy and soft drinks are obvious sources of "fast" carbs. But not so obvious are flour products like white bread, bagels, waffles, pancakes, muffins, donuts, cookies, cakes, crackers, many breakfast cereals and snack chips. The blood sugar and energy roller coasterThe cravings lead to more "fast carb" eating, and the spike and crash cycle happens again and again, on what nutritionists call the blood sugar "roller coaster." The constant spike and crash drains the useful energy out of the blood stream which leads to: Many people struggle with fatigue and mood swings, even if it's only the afternoon energy crash. Why weight gain? When the body is clearing out the excess sugar, it's converting the sugar to body fat, as they explain here. Body fat doesn't come from fatty foods; it mostly comes from "fast" carbs. Starting your day with a low-fat bagel or low-fat strawberry yogurt actually promotes weight gain because they contain so many "fast" carbs. How to put the brakes on the roller coasterIt may be hard to believe all these problems trace to blood sugar swings. But they do. What may be surprising, though, is that a few simple changes in diet can put a stop to it. And within days. It boils down to two simple ideas about food: what you eat and when you eat it. What you eat is importantIt's not surprising that the types of food matter. What may be surprising is what those type are: Low glycemic "slow" carbs: the key idea is the slow release of energy. Carbs that do this are vegetables (except potatoes), fruit, whole grains and beans, as well as the natural sweetener agave nectar, which is why they use it. At the same time, reduce fast carbs like bagels, cookies, crackers, candy, soda. Fiber-rich foods: dietary fiber also slows digestion and the release of glucose into the bloodstream. Vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds are great for this, and also have protein and healthy fats. Protein: also takes longer to digest, which slows release of sugar from carbs. Healthy fats: like protein, fat slows digestion and slows the release of sugar. Fat also curbs hunger longer, reducing the urge to eat sugar-spiking carbs. Avocados, nuts, seeds, flax, olive oil and fish oil are all examples of healthy fat.These types of foods—what nutritionists call macronutrients—should all be present, in the proper balance, in every meal or snack. When you eat is importantNutritionists call it meal pattern, and instead of "3 squares a day," they always recommend small, frequent meals. Three medium-sized main meals with one or two healthy snacks in between provide the right amount of energy without spiking blood sugar. And they should all—main meals and snacks—have the right combination of slow carbs, fiber, protein and healthy fats. What they call complete nutrition; what your body is designed to use. So it's important to understand that snacks aren't just for fun, they're important. Fueling up—properly—between main meals gives sustained energy all day, fewer cravings and smaller portion sizes in total. More energy; less fat gain; better health. It's the role that Zing Bars are designed for, when speed, convenience and neatness are important. But the same can be done other ways, with hummus and carrots, celery and peanut butter, and a host of other tasty—and properly balanced—snack options. Reaping the benefitsManaging blood sugar is worth the effort, and it doesn't take sacrifice. In fact, it's the opposite of sacrifice: it means new levels of energy without cravings. When the blood sugar roller coaster is the problem, the effects of getting off it can be dramatic and immediate: steady energy, better moods and weight loss without trying. You can notice these within days, but the real benefit is preventing long-term health problems before they begin. Smart NutrtionDoes the idea of smart nutrition in a nutrition bar seem obvious? It does to us. Oddly, most nutrition bars don't have what they, as nutritionists, consider smart nutrition. Maybe that's because nutrition, when you really get into it, can be complex. And simple sells better. So there are "energy" bars. Mostly carbs. They spike blood sugar, which leads to the inevitable "crash." And there are "protein" bars, that brag about how low they are in carbs. Okay for protein loading and body building; not so useful for the sustained energy to get through a busy day. And since simple sells, there were the fad diet crazes of the last couple of decades: In the '80's and early '90's, it was all low fat diets. The simplistic idea was that eating fat makes us fat. Sounds reasonable, but disregards the fact that their bodies need healthy fats like those found in nuts, seeds and cold-water fish. Not only are these fats essential for their well-being, they help satisfy hunger and stabilize blood sugar. In deleting the fat, they saw a surge in excess carbs and artificial sweeteners. As a nation, they ate more, were less satisfied and got fatter. Diabetes rates skyrocketed. In the mid '90's, it swung over to high protein and low (or no) carbs. Nutrition experts said—rightly—that their overly sugared ways were a mistake. But in the rush to eliminate sugar, they overshot to banish all carbohydrates. That wound up reducing their fiber intake, meaning they weren't satisfied, got hungry faster and ate more. Plus, many of the protein-heavy products not only had too much protein for their bodies to readily process, they added sugar alcohols and low quality fats. As a nation, they still got fatter and diabetes rates continued to climb. Zing Bars now take a radical step forward...to the basics. Smart nutrition matters, and smart nutrition combines protein, fiber rich carbs and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Benefits? Energy to beat the mid-afternoon slump, enough calories to help you feel satisfied and blood sugars that are stabilized. All in a package that emphasizes organic, all natural ingredients. And a funny thing happens when you have smart nutrition with the right natural ingredients. It tastes amazing. They think it's because your body knows what it needs, and it's telling you that. Maybe that's more complex than single-function approaches to foods. It won't sell shelves full of books like the others did. But it's the right thing to do. Always has been. Always will be. Created By NutrtionistsIt all started innocently enough. As practicing nutritionists, they simply wanted to find a good nutrition bar that they could recommend to their patients. Something consistent with their professional training and experience. They frequently recommend hummus-and-carrots, peanut-butter-and-celery or a host of similar mid-afternoon mini-meals. But these don't address convenience, portability and the on-the-go requirements of real life. Then there's the problem that not everyone likes these suggestions. Sometimes the pleasure of a tasty, satisfying snack just has to be factored in. It presents a challenge for anyone in the nutrition business: their recommendations have to taste good enough to eat because people want to, not because they have to. It can't work if they won't eat it, and they won't eat it if they don't like it. That's scientific too. They looked. They looked hard. But there just weren't any convenient snacks that fit their requirements. If a bar was nutritionally balanced, it came up short on taste (often really short). If a bar tasted good, it was low in protein and fiber, or full of artificial ingredients, unhealthy fats and empty calories. They were not after a candy bar. There were plenty of those, even among the so-called "energy" bars. So they decided to create their own nutrition bar. A real nutrition bar. Their take on the perfect snack. A bar that included everything they wanted, and excluded everything they didn't. All natural. Only food ingredients. A healthy balance—and the right types—of carbohydrates, protein and beneficial fats. No artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. No trans fats. No synthetic vitamins. No allergy-aggravating gluten, wheat or soy protein. And while they were at it, no corn or corn sweeteners, fast becoming another widespread allergen and metabolism wrecker. But at the same time, and just as important, it had to taste not just good, but surprisingly good. Amazingly good. Good enough to not only eat, but enjoy. In short, a nutrition bar that moves forward to the basics. A bar that everyone—nutritionists, healthcare professionals, parents and kids—would actually love to eat, even before thinking about nutrition. But it would have that, too, right from nutritionists.


text: Jim Jeffcoat Answers Your Questions Honestly....he answered like a busy guy that just got asked a ton of questions...but he took the time....he came through, and it's always a treat....thanks to everyone who participated. There were a few he didn't want to answer....about the HOF...and I believe two others. What was it like going somewhere else to play after being on 1 team for 12 years. What were some of the good and bad things? (mullified) It was refreshing to see a different way getting thing done I had an opportunity to play for a excellent Coach in Marv Levy and Excellent players such as Bruce Smith Ted Washington Jim Kelly Andre Reed Kent Hull To me it really didn't matter where I was playing as long as had the opportunity to contribute. I'd like to get your thoughts on the different coaches you played or worked for. Recognizing you probably need to be diplomatic in your answers, but may of us never REALLY get to know how players view coaches. (OCF) Tom Landry was the smartest Coach or person I've ever been around Jimmy Johnson was the best motivator and let all of us in on his vision of what we could become. Barry Switzer was the most caring and that might have been his problem some assume that his kindness was a weakness. Marv Levy was alot like Landry very intelligent and a very good motivator Thought Chan Gailey Got a raw deal he had some outstanding qualities The same goes for Campo if given more power think he would had been an outstanding head coach The other day I was browsing some Dallas Cowboy youtube videos, one of the videos I noticed was the Dallas Cowboy's 1986 Christmas special. I really couldn't believe my eyes, you and the rest of the Cowboy squad were singing in succession like it was a musical! Could you shed some light on the filming for that special? Was it forced upon you guys or did you glady accept the roles? (tunatexasstyle) I thought they burned that tape? that was forced upon us........ that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!!! How do you compare today's defensive lineman with those of year's past in the sense of workout ethic, physical build, and how one approaches the game? (Silverstar) To be successful at anything you have to put the time and effort in. regardless if 40 years ago or today the same thing applies there is no easy away around it. Which team in your Cowboy career had the toughest offense that made you excel to your full potential and any regrets on goals that you may not have achieved. As Historian of this board I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for so many hard fought seasons that lighten up all of my fellow friends hearts. You are a true hero and leader this team could have ever had. (drover) The 49er's and the Rams were probably the toughest offenses that I faced the only thing regret is not having the opportunity to play in a Pro Bowl because even with over a 100 sacks in my career I will never be consider for the HOF Besides the likes of Erik Williams , who you had to go up against in practice a lot , who would you consider the toughest offensive tackle you played against ? (Doc) Mike Kenn from Atlanta he was an excellent technician Who was the dirtiest player you faced as a Cowboy, and what was the maddest you ever got on the field? (SouthernStar) This Guy name Matt Darwin who clip me and fracture my ankle. The maddest I got was when in a game with the NY Jets they kept trying to chop Block me Chase the head coach in to the Tunnel Mr Jeffcoat...You've spent some time as an NFL position coach. Is coaching something that you have further aspirations for...perhaps as a Head Coach, in either college or the NFL? (Azriel) I would love to have the opportunity to Coach again but the opportunity hasn't present yet it really doesn't matter if is College or Professional just as long it with a coach I can respect and trust Jim. Why did you choose to play for Arizona State? I have two sons that play football in New Jersey. I would like to keep them close by. Any advice for them? note* Jim is from New Jersey (sjcowboy) It was snowing in N.J. when I left for my recruiting trip and it was 80 degrees in Tempe and I felt it was going to be a good place for me academically and athletically What is the best advice could you give to aspiring atheletes of all ages? (Cowboysloyal) Make sure you are doing the proper things in everyday life not just when you are playing What are your thoughts on the current 3-4 defense being played by the Cowboys? (Skerr) The Head Coach wanted that Defense all a long so they are playing the Defense that he wants Which do you prefer, defensive linemen playing every down or specialists? I like Players who play every down but if you have a player who has a special talent then you must utilize it My question is: Do you think, the Defense should use Roy Williams closer to The Line, and should that use Ware like a Lawrence Taylor (Mrfreedomx) I agree on both points Roy is very effective when close to the LOS and Ware could be utilize even more Hey Jim, What college do you hope your son attends later down the road? Who is recruiting him the hardest? Thanks (crazycowboy) I really don't have a preference my main concern is that he is getting a quality education and he is surrounded by good people My son is only a freshman not that concern with recruiting right now I have a 2-part question. First, what are your thoughts about the 4-3 versus the 3-4 defense? In your professional opinion, is one better than the other or does it come down to having talented enough defenders to run either one successfully? Secondly, what are your thoughts about the Cowboys' current crop of defensive linemen and defensive ends (Canty, Spears, Ware, etc.). In your professional opinion, are they going ot live up to the hype as they mature, or do you think they're not going to meet these high expectations? Thnaks for your answers and all the fond memories. You are forever in our hearts!*!*!*!*!*! AMERICAS_FAN My thoughts is to play successful defense you have to have the right personnel to be effective that may include drafting trades or free agency the Cowboys over the years have had alot of success with the 4-3 but if you get he coach who does not believe in the 4-3 then it will not be as effective. Those Players are still very young give them some time to mature I think they will be good players Jim, I'll never forget the game in 1985 when you put Theisman on his butt 5 times. You shoulda made the Pro Bowl ahead of Leonard Marshall in '86. My question has to do with head coaches. You've worked up close with 3 legends: Landry, Johnson, and Parcells. What is the one outstanding quality that made each one successful? ( percyhoward) Landry and Johnson are outstanding Coaches both were great Motivators and let players see there vision of the direction they were heading I also thought Marv Levy,Barry Switzer, Chan Gailey and Dave Campo were outstanding coaches and teachers First, thanks for all the energy and intensity you always brought into the game. Who was the best offensive lineman you played with on the Cowboys and played against (opposing team) and why? (ratpower) Mike Kenn Atlanta Falcons thought he was a great technician I want to thank you for all the special memories you brought myself and millions of other Dallas Cowboy fans. You were truly one of the best Cowboys to ever wear blue and silver. My favorite memory of you is in 1985 against the Giants when Too Tall deflected the pass and you caught it and took it to the house to win the division. You and Ed were two great bookends. I guess I really don't have a question, I just want to thank you for being such a great Cowboy, on and off the field. One more thing I want to add is that you always made the sack in crunch time. I wish you nothing but the best in life, Mr. Jeffcoat. (Sincerely, Lane) Thank you What do you think of Tony Romo? (air0208) Tony is doing a great job for the Cowboys who was the one QB that you wanted to sack,but never did? (djdoug) None that I can think of Hey Jim, I will always remember how you played the game. You were there thru the good and bad times but you played the game the right way and were always hustling no matter what the score was. I can remember a game against Minnesota in which we were getting blown out and I think Wade Wilson was the qb at the time and they were throwing bombs at the end of the game and piling on us. You lost your cool for one of the few times I can remember but I really respected you for calling out what was going on in that game. My question is how satisfying was it to get those rings after going thru the tough times? (J-Dog) It was very rewarding when you had been in the league for a certain period of time you start to wonder if you'll ever get that opportunity. How well do you think Landry's flex defense system would work in today's NFL? Do you think that the constant Free Agent shift would make it too vulnerable? (Hostile) yes I do and because of the size of the O-line it would be difficult to some of of the things that would be necessary to make it effective. If you were playing today for Dallas would you still be a DE or a middle linebacker? I think I would still would be a DE Thank you for helping Dallas to all those Superbowls and for beating the Skinz just because. (Joe a Cowboys fan) Thank you Jim, You have coached them, what is the problem with the current defense's inconsistent pass rush? (speedkilz88) The D coordinator doesn't put them in situation that heplps them win Who was the toughest running back to tackle you ever faced? And thanks for the memories! (dwmyers) Walter Payton Hey Jim, Just wanted to say thanks for all the years, You are well appreciated by this longtime Cowboy fan Corey (ilovejerry) I love Jerry too He is the best owner in pro sports

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As community volunteer Tom Flores says, his friend Alice Robinson isn't wealthy. She has no car, no computer, no air conditioning.
What she does have is a big heart, and her wealth is of another kind - the good Samaritan kind.
Flores and his brother, Jose, longtime volunteers in Central Long Beach, were on hand this week with other Friends of Alice Robinson to celebrate Alice's ninth anniversary of feeding the homeless and local residents at Martin Luther King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
"She is a marvelous person," Tom Flores said as he checked in more than
100 people who were lining up for the hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings. "She does this and she works on all kinds of other projects helping the neighborhood."
Long Beach Councilman Dee Andrews dropped by to wish Alice well and commend her and her helpers, including stalwarts like Virgie Wade, for their feeding program.
Alice started the Feeding in the Park program on Aug. 13, 2003, with her friend Stella Davis. Alice and Stella have since gone their separate ways, but Alice has continued serving on the first Wednesday of every month.
On that first day in 2003, 24 people were served. Since then, she and her helpers have served more than 8,000 people, she said.
Cost of the monthly feeding runs to about $200, Alice said. She said she gets donations from Prevailing in Christ Ministries in Carson and Hearts and Hands in Bellflower.
"The rest comes out of my pocket, from my Social Security check," Alice said.
She is creative in keeping expenses down.
"I check on churches and other places to see if they have extra food, and I get coupons out of the newspaper," she said. "I make do with what I have."
With the help of a midwife, Alice was born on a farm in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on May 11, 1938.
"Our family was fifth-generation sharecroppers," she said. "We raised cows, chickens and hogs and tended crops such as corn and other vegetables. Because we were very poor, these items provided most of our meals. We never had any money for ourselves to buy a new dress or a pair of shoes."
Alice said she and her siblings would walk miles to get the bus for school.
"If we missed the bus, the driver would not wait and we would have to walk all the way back home and miss school," she said. "Many times we had holes in the bottoms of our shoes, and our dad would put cardboard inside to protect our feet."
Alice said she learned a lot from her childhood about "making do." She moved to Southern California and married Bennie Robinson in 1957. They had four children, but their oldest son, Bennie, died following a car accident and other complications.
Her daughters, Rose and Vanessa, were helping her Wednesday serve the turkey dinners. Another son, Randall, lives with her.
Alice had various maintenance jobs and finally retired in the 1990s. Since her children were grown, she started volunteering for various projects in her neighborhood.
The idea for the feeding program came when she would see people going hungry.
"It weighed on me," she said. "I wanted to help however I could. I never had very much, but I wanted to share what I had."
Wearing a hat and apron embroidered with "Friends of Alice Robinson," she wore a big smile as she looked around the room at all the people enjoying their turkey dinners.
"This is what I live for," she said quietly. "I love doing this and I look forward so much to it. I believe in treating people right."
Asked how long she's going to keep feeding people, Alice said: "As long as Jesus lets me. I hope I live as long as my mom. She was 92 when she died. My dad died when he was 91, so it runs in the family."
For now, Alice has more immediate goals in mind, like the September feeding and then the 10th anniversary next year.
"That will really be something," she said with a broad smile as she went back to serving.
If you want to donate to Alice's food program or volunteer, call her at 562-591-2041.
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PRINCETON, N.J. - The University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team ended the 2013-14 season on Tuesday night with a 70-65 loss at Princeton.
Penn's season ends at 8-20 overall, 5-9 in Ivy League play. Princeton finished the regular season at 20-8 overall, and after a 0-4 start in Ivy play the Tigers finish tied with Columbia for third place at 8-6.
Led primarily by Darien Nelson-Henry and Fran Dougherty -- the duo scoring 16 of the Quakers' first 21 points -- Penn was able to hang around, and then Dau Jok knocked down a pair of three-point shots that made the score 27-27 with more than five minutes left in the first half.
Both offenses stagnated after that, scoring just six points combined the rest of the way. Penn had four of them, from Jamal Lewis and Henry Brooks, and led 31-29 at the break.
Penn expanded its lead to 44-38 early in the second half, but Princeton scored nine straight points to go up by three. Dougherty ended the run with a nice putback off a missed trey by Jok, but Princeton got buckets from Pete Miller and T.J. Bray and extended its advantage to five, at 51-46, with nine minutes to play.
Nelson-Henry got two of those points back for the Quakers on the block, but Spencer Weisz hit a backdoor layup for the Tigers and it was still 53-48 at the third media timeout, with 6:47 left.
It was still a five-point game coming out of the final media timeout, 55-50, before Steven Cook put back Pete Miller's missed layup to make it a seven-point Tiger lead.
Playing with urgency, Penn got a quick basket when Miles Jackson-Cartwright drained a jumper in the lane.
Princeton's Will Barrett missed a three-pointer, but Hans Brase got the rebound and was fouled as he went up with the putback. He missed the first but made the second, and it was 58-52 with 2:39 to play.
Jackson-Cartwright shook free for a layup to make it 58-54, but Bray had a nice move to a lefty layup to again make it a six-point game. Jackson-Cartwright was fouled on a shot just inside two minutes, but only hit one of the two shots and it was
The dagger came with just over a minute to go, when a loose ball scramble ended up in the hands of Princeton's Clay Wilson in the right corner. He fired a trey and it was good, making the score 63-55.
Rennard had a trey attempt that was off the mark, but Jamal Lewis got the board and eventually Dougherty put back Jackson-Cartwright's miss to make it 63-57 with 1:04 to play. Princeton's foul shooting was on the mark enough after that to keep the Quakers at bay.
Dougherty finished his final game at Penn with 20 points and nine rebounds, finishing one board shy of a double-double. Nelson-Henry scored 18 on the night, while Jackson-Cartwright scord 12 and also dished off six assists.
For Princeton, T.J. Bray entered the night needing 23 points to reach 1,000 for his career; he ended with 18. Cook added 14, while Wilson scored 12.
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For now though, the TOW is the heaviest American-made weapon seen on the Syrian battlefield.
These battlefield set-backs were extremely common said Gareth Williams, curator of "Vikings: Life and Legend."
They have lost the momentum on the battlefield, and the Afghan army (for all its faults) is an increasingly formidable opponent.
Successful wars must be brought to an end by a close synchronization of diplomacy and battlefield operations.
Being a leader and mission-driven helps get the job done on the battlefield.
We visited all the places of interest, including the battlefield of Tel-eh-kebir.
They came to the battlefield, but they found no living warriors on it, only heaps of slain.
We soon formed line, crossed the river and moved over across the battlefield where there were a good many of our dead lying about.
The worst scenes of all were not on the battlefield but in the military prisons.
No, if he was a fiend on the battlefield, he was a lamb at home.


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It is Minor League Appreciation Week here at NoDak Twins Fan. That means the entire week's post will be dedicated to the young players who hope to one day take their place in the line-up at Target Field. These young players work tremendously hard to try and reach the ultimate dream of being a big league player and they should be recognized for efforts on the field. This week I will unveil my Top 20 Prospect List and feature some stories around the players who make their living wearing the jersey's of the Twins farm system.
Here is the schedule of posts that will be featured during the next week:
Tuesday (Today): 2012 Twins Top 20 Prospects, 1-10
Wednesday: Feature story on Miguel Sano
Thursday: Plotting a path through the 2012 DraftFriday: Minor League Edition of Friday Links-N-Thinks
1. Miguel Sano, 3B (2011 Rank: 1) Level: Rookie
.292/.352/.637, 20 HR, 59 RBI, 18 DBL, 58 RSano burst onto the scene in 2011 and showed some of the raw ability that the Twins were looking for when they gave him a signing bonus of over $3 million as a 16-year old back in 2009. He was 18 this past season and he was in a battle for the home run title in the Appalachian League with his teammate, Eddie Rosario. At the end of the year, he would finish second in home runs and third in OPS, slugging, and RBI in the Appalachian League. By most accounts, he is the consensus number one prospect in the Twins organization and fans are looking forward to what he will be able to do with his first year in a full season league in 2012.
When Sano signed with the Twins, he was coming to the organization as a shortstop. With his body continuing to fill-out, the team allowed him to spend most of his time at third base in 2011. There have been some holes in his defense during his first two years in the system but many prospect evaluators are saying that Sano should be able to stick at the hot corner. If defense continues to be a problem, he could start to see time at first base. The Twins will give him every opportunity to stick at third base as he moves through the system. He should spend all of next year in Beliot but the sky is the limit for young Mr. Sano.
2. Joe Benson, OF (2011 Rank: 4) Level: Rookie, AA, MLB
.284/.387/.491, 16 HR, 67 RBI, 29 DBL, 71 RBenson entered the Twins organization as a second round pick in the 2006 and since he was drafted, he has moved through the system along with first round pick from that year Chris Parmelee. The extreme athleticism of Benson has helped him to rise toward the top of the Twins prospects. He was the organization's minor league hitter of the year in 2010 and he continued to show promise last season. His batting average and OBP both improved but some of his power numbers decreased. Some of this decline could be from the arthroscopic knee surgery he went through in 2011.
The Twins are still hoping he will develop into a five-tool player at the big league level. He has shown the speed, power, and defensive ability to translate into a very good everyday player with the Twins. His strong defensive rapport allows him to play all three outfield positions and his strong arm plays well in all fields. There are questions about his ability to make consistent contact especially when he is facing some offspeed pitches. He made strides in this area last year and starting next year at Rochester should help him to continue improving his offensive approach at the plate.
3. Eddie Rosario, OF (2011 Rank: 19) Level: Rookie
An entire book might be able to be written about the tremendous season that was put together by Rosario in 2011. Out of all of the Twins prospects, he could be the one that saw his stock rise the most with his combination of power, offensive approach, and defensive ability for the E-Twins. Rosario was part of a batch of high caliber prospects that played in Elizabethton this season. Their season started at the end of June and Rosario wasted little time getting his offensive explosion off of the ground. In ten games in June, he hit five home runs along with two doubles and a triple. The middle months of the season saw some of Rosario's power slow down as he hit six home runs with 11 other extra-base hits between July 1st and August 16th. From there Rosario went on a rampage down the home stretch to help the E-Twins make their way to the playoffs. In the last 17 games of the season, he mashed 10 home runs to go along with four triples, a double, and an eye-popping .477 batting average.
The Twins have a lot of promising prospects in the outfield and the organization has decided to try and shift Rosario to second base to help fill an area of weakness in the farm system. With Rosario's extreme athletic ability, the hope is he can continue his powerful approach at the plate and combine that with good defense up the middle as a second baseman. 2011 was a magical year for Rosario and fans will watch closely as he transitions to Beliot next season.
4. Liam Hendriks, RHP (2011 Rank: 8) Level: AA, AAA, MLB
With an injury to Kyle Gibson and an up-and-down season from Alex Wimmers, Liam Hendriks emerged as the top pitching prospect in the farm system of the Twins. He moved from New Britain all the way to Minneapolis in 2011 and he made a strong impression along the way. By the time he made his MLB debut in September, Hendriks had already pitched a career high amount of innings. His strong command of the strike zone and his competitive attitude on the mound give him plenty of potential.
Hendriks showed an unbelievable ability to avoid walks in 2011 by only allowing three walks in 49.1 innings pitched at Rochester. When he made it to the big leagues, he allowed three walks in two out of his four starts for a total of six walks in 23.1 innings. This tremendous walk rate won't be able to translate to the MLB level but he fits the mold of Twins pitchers by pitching to contact. Hendriks needs more time at Rochester and the Twins have a full starting rotation to start the 2012 season. One injury to a starting arm could bring Hendriks back to the Twin Cities.
5. Oswaldo Arcia, OF (2011 Rank: 7) Level: Rookie, A, A+
During this offseason, the Twins had an easy decision to protect Oswaldo Arcia on the team's 40-man roster. The young outfielder has only made it to Fort Myers but he has too many skills for the Twins not to protect him. His power bat has made him one of the top power prospects in the Twins organization. During last season, he had left elbow surgery which kept him out of action for two months. When he returned, he slid nicely into the outfield for the Miracle with his ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field.
His inability to draw walks is one of his biggest flaws on the offensive side of the ball. In 213 at-bats with the Miracle, he only managed to coax nine base-on-balls from opposing pitchers. He was only 20-years old this past season so there is still time for him to improve some of his discipline at the plate. As he has added more weight to his frame, he is now projecting to be a corner outfielder. He might need a little more time at Ft. Myers to start next season but he should make his way to Beliot in short order.
6. Aaron Hicks, OF (2011 Rank: 3) Level: A+
Out of all of the top prospects in the Twins organization, Hicks might have been the biggest disappointment for his play on the field in 2011. He had a career low batting average and OPS with the Miracle but he did show flashes of brilliance during some middle parts of the season. He has the ability to draw walks but this has not helped with his other offensive numbers. When the Twins took Hicks in the first round of the 2008 draft, he projected to be a five-tool star with a very high ceiling. Those dreams have yet to come to fruition.
Hicks continues to work on his swing from both sides of the plate. He has been a much better hitter from the right side of the plate compared to his at-bats from the left side. After his the completion of the Miracle's season, he was asked to compete in the Arizona Fall League. The AFL was a challenge at first for Hicks but he made subtle improvements along the way. His defense continues to be his biggest strength and he will continue to stick in center field for the Miracle at the start of next season.
7. Adrian Salcedo, RHP (2011 Rank: 12) Level: A
Injuries and inconsistent play by other pitching prospects in the Twins organization have allowed Salcedo to emerge as one of the top starting pitchers in the farm system. In 2011, Salcedo spent the entire season with the Beliot Snappers of the Midwest League. His first start of the year got the season going with a bang as he struck out ten batters over six innings pitched. Throughout the rest of the season, he would pitch five innings or more in all but two starts on the year. At the end of August, Salcedo was closing in on his innings limit and he was transferred to the bullpen. He was outstanding in his relief role by only allowing one earned run in the 13.2 innings he pitched out of the 'pen.
In his time with the Twins organization, he has struck out 281 batters and only walked 56 with tow of those walks being intentional. The Twins would like Salcedo to add some weight to his tall frame. But even with his lanky build, he continues to be a hard worker and a bulldog on the mound. Salcedo is passing by other pitching prospects in the organization and all of Twins Territory should keep an eye on this young man as he makes his way toward Target Field.
8. Travis Harrison, 3B (2011 Rank: NR) Level: NA
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With the 50th pick in last June's MLB Draft, the Twins took Travis Harrison for his tremendous offensive ability. A beefy corner infielder that can add some power to the middle of a line-up with the Twins minor league system. In his senior year, he batted .486 with 13 home runs. He has shown the ability of hitting upper deck shots in major league stadiums and he even hit a home run 504 feet in high school.
In his younger playing career, he was compared to the first pick in the 2010 draft, Bryce Harper. Like Harper, Harrison will most likely be asked to make the transition from third base to another position such as left field or first base. When the Twins took him in the draft, they were more concerned with his bat than his defensive ability. The Twins would be more than happy to have Harrison develop into the kind of talent that Harper has shown in his first minor league season.
9. Chris Parmelee, 1B (2011 Rank: 17) Level: AA, MLB
In September, Twins fans got a taste of what Parmelee could mean to the organization. The health of Justin Morneau continues to be a question mark and Parmelee is the top first base prospect in the organization. In his brief time with the big league squad, he was very impressive and he seems to have remedied some of his flaws that have followed him during his minor league career. There have been some issues with strikeouts as Parmelee has worked to master his powerful swing.
A year after struggling out of the gate, Parmelee made sure that was not an issue in 2011 as he came out of the gate hitting .273/.364/.442 during 20 games in April. As the summer heated up, so did Parmelee's bat, as he was able to hit over .300 in both July and August. This made his call-up at the end of the year an easy decision for the Twins. Mr. Parmelee continues to be an on-base and doubles machine at each level he stops at along the way. Odds are he will start the year in Rochester but he is only a phone call away from being back on the big league roster.
10. Alex Wimmers, RHP (2011 Rank: 5) Level: Rookie, A+
The 2011 season would become a roller coaster ride for Mr. Wimmers and the rocky ride would start in his first outing of the year. In that rough first start, he did not manage to record an out and he walked in three runs. Overall, he faced six batters, walked them all, and was charged with four earned runs. He threw 28 pitches and only four of them were strikes. There was obviously something not quite right in the mind-set of this young pitcher in his first start of the year.
He would not return to game action until July and the Twins made sure to ease him back onto the field. There were some bumps along the way but Wimmers slowly increased his workload and he made three starts in the last weeks of the season. The most memorable outing came on September 3rd as the Miracle were close to wrapping their 2011 campaign. Wimmers took the mound and was masterful over the course of the seven-inning game. On this day, he would not allow a hit and he faced the minimum 21 batters. This was quite the change from his first trip to the mound back in April. It will be intriguing to watch the progression of Wimmers in 2012.
He would not return to game action until July and the Twins made sure to ease him back onto the field. There were some bumps along the way but Wimmers slowly increased his workload and he made three starts in the last weeks of the season. The most memorable outing came on September 3rd as the Miracle were close to wrapping their 2011 campaign. Wimmers took the mound and was masterful over the course of the seven-inning game. On this day, he would not allow a hit and he faced the minimum 21 batters. This was quite the change from his first trip to the mound back in April. It will be intriguing to watch the progression of Wimmers in 2012.
If you enjoy learning more about the Twins minor league system, make sure to order a copy of the 2012 Twins Prospect Handbook. This book was put together by Seth Stohs of SethSpeaks.net and it is a great resource for any fan of the Minnesota Twins. There are over 160 prospect profiles, featured articles by Twins writers, and multiple top prospect lists from Twins bloggers. This is the best way to get to know the players who are the future of the Twins franchise. ORDER HERE
If you enjoy learning more about the Twins minor league system, make sure to order a copy of the 2012 Twins Prospect Handbook. This book was put together by Seth Stohs of SethSpeaks.net and it is a great resource for any fan of the Minnesota Twins. There are over 160 prospect profiles, featured articles by Twins writers, and multiple top prospect lists from Twins bloggers. This is the best way to get to know the players who are the future of the Twins franchise. ORDER HERE


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In Germany, Hamburg is known for its beauty and riches, and those traits' frequent companion—a cool attitude. Water plays a defining role in Hamburg, and the distinguishing feature of Downtown is the Alster (Alster lakes).
From its prominent spot on the Elbe River, which narrows and flows for about 298 km (185 mi) to the North Sea, the old city made its mark as a leader of the medieval Hanseatic League, the medieval union of northern German merchant cities that dominated shipping in the Baltic and North seas. Pride in this trade history can be seen in the HH (Hansestadt Hamburg) that is stamped on everything—from the official license plates to T-shirts. For all its pride in the past, however, Hamburg is forward looking. Today Hamburg boasts Europe's second-busiest port and the artificial Alster lakes are major draws.
Once an insignificant tributary, the Alster was dammed in the 13th century. Four hundred years later, the lake was divided into two bodies—the Binnenalster (Inner Alster) and the Aussenalster (Outer Alster). A pair of iconic bridges, the Lombardsbrücke and Kennedybrücke, marks the divide between the two lakes. The Inner Alster is lined with stately hotels, department stores, fine shops, and cafés; the Outer Alster is framed by parks and gardens against a backdrop of private mansions.
Fifteen of the 20 top-selling magazines in Germany are edited in Hamburg. The city is home to several influential publications, such as Die Zeit,Der Spiegel, and Stern. The home of international publishing giant Bauer sits in Downtown Hamburg. Hamburg is also the centre of a new media boom. Not surprisingly, the city of movers and shakers is also the city with most of Germany's millionaires.
But for many Europeans, the port city invariably triggers thoughts of the Reeperbahn, the strip of sex shows and prostitution that helped earn Hamburg its reputation as "Sin City." Today the infamous red-light district is just as much a hip meeting place for young Hamburgers and tourist crowds, who flirt with the bright lights and chic haunts of the not-so-sinful Reeperbahn, especially on warm summer nights.
Hamburg, or "Hammaburg," was founded in 811. For centuries it was a walled city, its gigantic outer fortifications providing a tight little world relatively impervious to invasion.
Napoléon and the Thirty Years' War did not destroy the city but the interruption in commerce hurt Hamburg. Trade was so strong that the city reached the crest of its power by the middle of the 1800s, when the largest shipping fleets on the seas with some of the fastest ships afloat were based here. Its merchants traded with the far corners of the globe. During the four decades leading up to World War I, Hamburg became one of the world's richest cities. Its aura of wealth and power continued right up to the outbreak of World War II. These days, thousands of ships sail up the lower Elbe each year, carrying millions of tons of cargo—from petroleum and locomotives to grain and bananas.
What you see today is the "new" Hamburg. The Great Fire of 1842 all but obliterated the original city; a century later World War II bombing raids destroyed port facilities and leveled more than half of the city proper.
In spite of the 1940-45 raids, Hamburg now stands as a remarkably faithful replica of that glittering prewar city—a place of enormous style, verve, and elegance, with considerable architectural diversity, including Jugendstil buildings, Germany's version of art nouveau, erected at the turn of the 20th century. The Elbe and other waterways flow throughout the city. Hamburg also holds many parks and nature preserves within its borders. The northern Germany metropolis is, literally, a site to behold.


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Optimizing Your Sony NEX 5n/7 For Shooting Video
The Sony NEX 5n and NEX 7 cameras are quite capable video cameras but because they are more designed for consumers, the out-of-the-box video isn't optimized for production use. With a few simple tips, we can help make our video more edit-friendly for more professional use.
View the correct aspect ratio
By default, the LCD viewfinder will display a more square (3:2 ratio) aspect ratio. When shooting video, the recording aspect ratio is 16:9 (widescreen). To view the correct aspect ratio on the LCD, go to Image Size and then Aspect Ratio and change the setting to 16:9.
Set the correct shutter speed
For the right cinematic look, the shutter speed needs to be the inverse of double the frame rate. If we are shooting at 24 fps, then the shutter should be at 1/48th second (actually, the closest you can get with the camera is 1/50th, but its close enough). If you are shooting at 60 fps, then set the shutter at 1/120th second. For more information about this please read Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video.
White Balance
Automatic white balance will usually do a pretty good job but does not seem to correct well in lower light conditions. To ensure a good white balance, shoot a few seconds of a gray card so that you can use that to correct the final white balance in post production.
Get Your Exposure Dialed In
Since your shutter will be set based on the frame rate, this leaves ISO speed and aperture. If you are shooting in bright sunlight and you want to use larger apertures then you should pick up a variable neutral density filter to enable you to dial down the exposure regardless of your other settings.
Lock in your focus
Your best bet with video is to use manual focus, or at least use autofocus to get the focus set and then switch to manual. This will keep the autofocus from doing any tracking while you are filming.
Use a tripod
Shakey video is really distracting and will put off viewers very quickly. Unless you are using some form of stabilizer or glide cam system, then make sure you are using a tripod. Be sure and turn off OSS (optical stabilization system) when using your tripod.
Flatten the image
For the best results in post production, you want to flatten the image somewhat by turning down some of the color settings. Go to Brightness and Color – Creative Style – Portrait, then go to Options and use the following settings: Contrast = -3, Color = 0, Sharpness = -3. These settings will give you more dynamic range to work with when color correcting (grading) during post production. The following video from Manuel A. Calle was done using these settings and then corrected during post:
">Autumn – Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N from lvisual">Manuel A. Calle on Vimeo.
Get Good Audio
If everything else is top-notch but your audio is poor, you will lose your audience faster than anything else. For the NEX 5n, you can use the Sony ECM SST1 Microphone for improved audio. For best results, record to a second audio device such as a ZOOM H1 and then sync the video and audio together during post production.
If you have been trying to get the most out of your NEX 5n or NEX 7 video, this article should have put you down the right track. We will be doing even more articles on getting the most out of your NEX cameras, in the meantime, if you have any tips please share them in the comments.


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The Dmedia WiMAX CPE portfolio was put in the spotlight during Computex 2009, including WiMAX-enabled mobile Internet devices (MIDs) and USB-based dongles to connect the TV.
The new MID in a compact design features 2.3/2.5/3.5 multiband WiMAX networking and a 4.3-inch widescreen display, and is equipped with a built-in 5-megapixel autofocus camera and a GPS functionality.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.


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Subdural effusion
A subdural effusion is a collection of fluid trapped between the surface of the brain and the outer lining of the brain (the dura matter). If this fluid becomes infected, the condition is called a subdural empyema.
A subdural effusion is a rare complication of bacterial meningitis. Subdural effusion is more common in infants and in persons who have meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae.
- Bulging fontanelles in babies
- Increased head circumference
- Lethargy
- Persistent fever
- Seizures
- Separated sutures in babies
- Vomiting
- Weakness or loss of movement on both sides of the body
Exams and Tests
The doctor or nurse will examine you.Tests include:
- CT scan of the head
- Head size (circumference) measurements
- MRI scan of the head
- Ultrasound of the head
Surgery to drain the effusion is often necessary. Rarely, a permanent drainage device (shunt) is needed to drain fluid. Antibiotics may need to be given through a vein.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Full recovery from a subdural effusion is expected. If neurological problems continue, they are generally due to the meningitis, not the effusion. Long-term use of antibiotics is usually not necessary.
Possible Complications
Complications from surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Brain damage
- Infection
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if:
- Your child has recently been treated for meningitis and symptoms continue
- New symptoms develop
Koshy A, Roos K. Infections of the nervous system: bacterial and fungal. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 53C.
Swartz MN, Nath A. Meningitis: bacterial, viral, and other. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 420.
Review Date: 8/29/2012
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, and Department of Anatomy at UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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WATCH: Missing Man Walks Into News Report About Himself
(NEWSER) – A TV crew from WMTW News 8 in Maine was setting up to do an update about missing 73-year-old Bob McDonough when McDonough himself walked into the shot. McDonough, who has dementia, had gone missing the previous day, and police were out with canine units looking for him. He appears to be fine. "Good news and a happy ending," said reporter Norm Karkos. "Rather bizarre," adds Slate.


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NU dives into record books
March 18, 2013
The NU dive team set two new school records in its first diving meet of the season Friday at home versus Rocklin.
Sophomore Mikaela Lujan scored 274.05 points and surpassed the six-dive-school record which she set last year by almost 50 points. She received scores of 7.5 on her full twisting one and one-half rotation dive and her inward one and one-half scored 6 or better. Jenny Jones took third place for the girls.
Austin Foote edged Adam Seifert to set a new varsity boys six-dive total with 227.05 points. Seifert also beat his best score from last year and previous school record with 221.3 points. Lloyd Tom finished in third place for boys. NU Freshman Josh Hartman won the boys junior varsity event.
The Miners host Granite Bay at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Create sections in your Class Notebook Collaboration Space to facilitate student group work. Then, choose the students who can view and edit within that section. Grant read-only permissions to the whole class when you'd like everyone to see a section, but not be able to edit it.
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- The Class Notebook Wizard will automatically open in your web browser.
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text: What Are Solomon Seals? Without belonging to any one religion the Solomon Seals were inspired by King Solomon, a mystical figure that inspired many stories. The legend of King Solomon's Seal, of the wondrous signet ring which he received from heaven, is common to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The Solomon Seals symbolize a harmony of opposites, whose significance is manifold as much as it is multicultural.


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This Week's Reading
What We're Loving (The Love Edition)By The Paris Review
"As usual, the love plot is the least convincing aspect of the book," said my friend, handing me a crumbling, loved-to-death copy of Barbara Pym's last novel, A Few Green Leaves. It is not clear to me which part my friend found unconvincing—the growing attraction between the meek, widowed rector Tom and the awkward anthropologist Emma, or the obstacles to their match. (E.g.: Tom's dreary sister, a visit from Emma's old flame Graham, or the Oxfordshire village full of aging gossips who have nothing better to do than monitor the hand-delivery of casseroles to local bachelors.) At any rate, I bought the whole thing, and I believed that Emma did, too. As Pym's narrator observes, "Even the most cynical and sophisticated woman is not, at times, altogether out of sympathy with the ideas of the romantic novelist." —Lorin Stein
The weather yesterday was awful; this incessant wintry-mix business has got to stop. It has me thinking about Russian poems set during the siege of Leningrad, and last night my brain produced one of the most incredible jump shots since 2001: A Space Odyssey—from Boris Pasternak to Guns N' Roses. The former has a poem that begins "February. Get ink and weep! / To write and write of February / like bursting into sobs, with thundering / slush burning in black spring." Naturally, that led to "So never mind the darkness / We still can find a way / 'Cause nothin' lasts forever / Even cold November rain." The latter seems somehow right today—it's a song, after all, about the vagaries of love. In fact, the classic Guns N' Roses catalogue is brimming with Valentine's Day–appropriate songs: charged lyrics for lovers ("Said, woman, take it slow / And it'll work itself out fine / All we need is just a little patience") and the lovelorn ("To think the one you love / could hurt you now / Is a little hard to believe / But everybody darlin' sometimes / Bites the hand that feeds"). —Nicole Rudick
Some advice: Run, do not walk, to your love's home. Take her by the hand and recite this Restoration-era poem about premature ejaculation: "The Imperfect Enjoyment," by John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, a legendary libertine who slept his way around the Royal Court and succumbed, at age thirty-three, to venereal disease. Here, in words as lewd and depraved as anything uttered in 2014, he recounts one of his less inspiring performances. Making love, he can't quite contain himself, and "In liquid raptures I dissolve all o'er, / Melt into sperm, and spend at every pore." His lady unsatisfied, he finds himself unable to get it up again, and lambasts his errant penis. "Worst part of me, and henceforth hated most, / Through all the town a common fucking-post." If that doesn't make her swoon, gents, nothing will. —Dan Piepenbring
When Dan asked us to recommend love-themed staff picks, I was all set to talk about one of my favorite films, the 1945 Powell-Pressburger classic I Know Where I'm Going! Then I saw it described by Vanity Fair as "a cult among poetic bluestockings" and my enthusiasm dimmed somewhat. But it deserves whatever following it has—incidentally, Pauline Kael and Martin Scorsese are in the cult, too—and I can't think of a more romantic movie than this tale of a willful young woman stranded in the Scottish Hebrides. (When I describe it like that, I can see why the poetic bluestockings are so excited, but don't let that put you off!) —Sadie Stein Read More


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The nation's sports journalists showed no mercy to San Diego State following its 70-67 loss at Air Force on Saturday.
But the coaches did.
The Aztecs dropped from No. 22 in the weekly Associated Press poll with 302 points to 10th in the small type among "others receiving votes" with just 17 points. The coaches, though, gave them the benefit of the doubt for the second time in three weeks, had them tied for No. 25 in the USA Today Top 25 to extend their streak of regular-season appearances in at least one of the two major polls to 26 weeks.
Which means one of two things: Either the coaches are out of touch, watching too much tape of themselves and not enough of other teams around the country, or they're showing compassion toward playing on the road in the Mountain West without your veteran point guard.
"I think to some degree it says people respect San Diego State now as a program," said Coach Steve Fisher, whose team hosts Boise State on Wednesday at 8 p.m. "They also respect our league and know how hard it is to win on the road. Coaches know. They know Air Force is 10-1 at home and the only game they lost is by three points to Wichita State when they shot 50-percent from the free-throw line and could have won."
The computers tended to agree. While the Aztecs plummeted in the AP poll, they remained strong in virtually every other respected rating service or method.
The Aztecs (16-5, 4-3) are No. 22 in the Pomeroy ratings, a complex computer evaluation which measures teams per offensive and defensive possession instead of per game. They are 25th in the Sagarin computer rankings, 29th in Massey, 32nd in Colley Matrix and 33rd in RPI.
What does that mean for their NCAA Tournament prospects? It means they are still firmly in the mix and not as close to the dreaded bubble as the sky-is-falling set might think.
ESPN's Joe Lunardi and CBSSports.com's Jerry Palm both project SDSU as a No. 7 seed in their most recent NCAA Tournament brackets released Monday. Lunardi identifies 40 teams with a "75 percent or better" chance of receiving an at-large berth, and the Aztecs are currently 27th on that list.
Injury report
Fisher said he will meet with Xavier Thames, trainer Tom Abdenour and team physician Dr. Christopher Behr on Tuesday to discuss a course of action for the lower back strain that has plagued his point guard for five weeks now.
Fisher said a whole range of options are on the table: "Continue what we're doing, what it would mean if he tried to play in pain, or shut him down completely for a couple weeks."
Thames has missed three games since tweaking the back, including Saturday at Air Force, and the Aztecs lost two. At practice Monday, he did the same as he has for the past month – participating in spot shooting but not in live drills.
The news was better for his backcourt mate from Sacramento, senior Chase Tapley. He went the full practice and seemed to shoot better with his sprained right wrist after going 1 of 7 (0 of 5 on 3s) against Air Force.
"Chase is back in business," Fisher said. "I made him wear the (brace) once we did live stuff. He didn't want to do it. He shot pretty well without it, and I think he's going to be OK."
Tickets for Boise, Fresno
A limited number of tickets went on sale Monday afternoon for both games this week at Viejas Arena this week, Wednesday against Boise State and Saturday afternoon at 3 against Fresno State.
The tickets, returned from the visiting team allotment, are available at GoAztecs.com, the Viejas Arena box office or Window E at Qualcomm Stadium.
Flight deck free throws
Basketball is returning to the USS Midway Museum. As part of a promotion ahead of the Feb. 15 visit by the Harlem Globetrotters to the Valley View Casino Center, "Slick" Willie Shaw will shoot 52 free throws Thursday morning on a makeshift hoop on the Midway flight deck.
If 52 sounds familiar, that is the combined free-throw attempts by SDSU and Syracuse in their Nov. 11 game there. They missed 27 (SDSU was 14 of 33, Syracuse 11 of 19) in the breezy conditions.
For each free throw Shaw makes, a four-pack of tickets to the Globetrotters game will be donated to military charities. The event, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is not open to the public.


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|Public Law 90-530
|Indians, Muckleshoot Tribe. Judgment funds, disposition.
|Public Law 90-530
|Tax exemption.
|Sec. 2
|Rules and regulations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the unexpended balance of funds on deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Muckleshoot Tribe of Indians that were appropriated by the Act of May 29, 1967 (81 Stat. 30, 42), to pay a judgment by the Indian Claims Commission in docket numbered 98, and the interest thereon, less attorneys' fees and expenses, may be advanced, expended, invested, or reinvested for any purpose that is authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Any part of such funds that may be distributed to the individual members of the tribe shall not be subject to Federal or State income taxes.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved, September 28, 1968.


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He worked odd jobs as a translator and Laundromat attendant before becoming immersed in the Chicago film scene.
On a scale of 1-10, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said "I'm a 9" on a deal being reached today.
After talking with Samson and an embryologist in India, the couple drove to Chicago to meet with Samson.
For the past week, political junkies throughout my home city of Chicago have been rubbing our hands in giddy anticipation.
But the veterans giving back their medals in Chicago last week suggest a different, more complicated story.
I'll meet you at the Atlantic House in Chicago on the first.
Ben looked at this young gentleman from Chicago in surprise, and then in pity.
The schools of medicine, pharmacy and dentistry are in Chicago.
They ascended the Illinois until, by a short portage, they could transport their canoes across the prairie to the Chicago River.
Suddenly the Chicago pitcher begins to weaken in the seventh.
town founded in 1833, named from a Canadian French form of an Algonquian word, either Fox /sheka:ko:heki "place of the wild onion," or Ojibwa shika:konk "at the skunk place" (sometimes rendered "place of the bad smell"). The Ojibwa "skunk" word is distantly related to the New England Algonquian word that yielded Modern English skunk (n.). Related: Chicagoan.
Largest city in Illinois; located on Lake Michigan.
Note: Originally called the "Windy City" because the city bragged about the 1893 World Expo that was held there. The term has since come to refer to the strong northern winds that blow off the lake in the winter.
Note: For many years the second largest city in the United States, before being displaced by Los Angeles, and therefore referred to as the "Second City."
Note: During the time of Prohibition, Chicago was controlled by gangsters, Al Capone being the most notorious. Gangster warfare continued long after this particularly violent period.
Note: Carl Sandburg, in his poem "Chicago," called the city the "Hog Butcher for the World" because of Chicago's heavy involvement in the meat-packing industry.
Note: Chicago's downtown is referred to as the "Loop" because it is enclosed by elevated railways, called the "El."


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By David Krueger Herald Writer
This season was pretty much the opposite of how Archbishop Murphy center back Nick Ulowetz thought his final soccer season for the Wildcats could go.
Ulowetz is living out every high school athlete's worst nightmare: getting injured and missing his senior year.
However, the senior who has committed to — and should be healed in time to play soccer for — Gonzaga University is still making the most out of his final year on the Wildcats, serving as a team captain and helping his team out from the sidelines of every Archbishop Murphy practice and game.
"I think it's one of the biggest fears of a senior. All our seniors talk about that," said Wildcats head coach Mike Bartley. "They all worry about that because there's no tomorrow if they get hurt. That's probably the worst part of the whole deal. But I think Nick's taken a positive out of this and being a leader with the kids."
Bartley praises his senior, who spent this past Sunday getting fitted for prom, for maintaining a positive attitude. He kept Ulowetz as a team captain even though he won't be able to play this season.
"You can tell he's sad and he's disappointed but at the same time it's not in his nature not to be upbeat," Bartley said. "He still jokes with the guys and he's positive. We all just found out. We're all in a little bit of shock, as a group. We're all trying to work through that the best we can. The thing I'm proudest about is he's staying focused and helping the team progress. He's learning from the adversity and he'll grow from that."
Ulowetz was injured five minutes into the Wildcats' second game of the season, a 6-0 win over White River on March 15. While several players were going up for a corner kick, Ulowetz came down weird on his right ankle.
Moments later the White River goal keeper landed right on it.
"When it happened it hurt. I didn't know what was wrong with it but I wanted to go in and play," Ulowetz said. "But they wouldn't let me."
Ulowetz spent the rest of the game icing his injury. After a couple weeks it was still hurting so he went to the doctor for X-rays and an MRI, which revealed a Grade-3 sprain with ligament damage and a stress fracture.
Which meant Ulowetz's season, and high school career, was over.
"I've never sat out a game because of an injury in high school so this is new for me," Ulowetz said. "It's painful but I'm getting better."
Bartley decided to keep Ulowetz as a captain because of the senior's leadership and dedication to the team. Ulowetz constantly deflects attention and praise to his Archbishop Murphy teammates such as Jalen Crisler, Cobi Weyers and Josh Bartley.
"My other captains Jalen Crisler, Cobi Weyers are just doing phenomenal right now," Ulowetz said. "They're doing great and leading the team."
As a captain, Ulowetz had the awkward task of helping decide which Wildcat would take his place in a recent captain's meeting.
"He's a very positive person, well liked among the team and is a great leader. He's still taking on that captain role even though he's injured," Bartley said. "He's in the captains' meeting. One of the toughest things we had to do this week was talk to Nick about who should be in his spot.
"You don't replace Nick Ulowetz. I wouldn't even want to put that pressure on the person playing that position. That's not fair to them. Nick's all-state. You just ask them to do their best and we'll do our best as a team."
The senior said he is really honored and thankful to still be a captain for the Wildcats.
"I'm a captain still," Ulowetz said. "Even if I won't be able to lead on the field I'll lead on the sidelines. It means a lot to me. Bartley's been great about it. He's letting me keep my role as captain."
Ulowetz said he's used to being able to see the whole field while standing back and surveying the team on defense. But the sideline view gives him a new perspective of the field.
"I can see everything," Ulowetz said. "Usually I'm in the backline so I can see the whole field. From the sidelines I can see everything."
Archbishop Murphy finished the regular season with an overall record of 13-2-1 (and a record of 10-2 in Cascade Conference play). The Wildcats will be the conference's No. 2 seed in the upcoming 2A District 1/2 tournament.
Bartley hopes that while on the sideline he can take Ulowetz and "make him more like a coach." In his second year coaching Archbishop Murphy the Wildcats have only lost two league games under Bartley's tutelage.
"Nick was a big part of that," he said. "When I lost Nick I was in a bit of a panic mode. I don't have another center back of that caliber. We just decided we're going to go with youth."
Even though he can't physically play soccer now, Ulowetz is expected to make a full recovery in time to play for Gonzaga next season. He's expected to make a full recovery and be out of a cast and walking boot by mid-June.
In the meantime he'll continue to help his team as much as he can.
And, of course, there's always prom.
"It was different," Ulowetz said of wearing a cast with a suit. "Hoping to get the cast off for two days and wear a boot so I can go to prom nice and normal and then put the cast back on."