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A glass bowl contained an envelope for all 77 participants in the 2013 Match Day, held in The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium on March 15. An envelope was randomly drawn, the name called out, and each student, often with family members, walked to the front of the auditorium to the accompaniment of a music clip of their choosing. The envelope contained their residency destination and specialty, which they read aloud to the assembled crowd and then marked with a push-pin on a map of the United States.
Of the students, 58 will practice in primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry or pediatrics, all of which are considered underrepresented in the state. Thirty-two of the students will remain in South Carolina for their residency. The full list of matches is available online (link here).
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This hairy sea cucumber takes several hours to burrow under the sand.
Its body now safely hidden, it's time to eat.
It unfurls its feathery tentacles.
Any microscopic morsel it finds gets pulled down into its mouth.
A miniature forest of cukes filter the water clean of organic debris.
But at the first sign of trouble...the forest vanishes...to feed another time.
It knows no fear...possibly because it has no brain.
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In the animal kingdom, there's no emergency rooms, band-aids or kisses from mommy.
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For this cuke, that's no metaphor.
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There were few places on the ship less conducive to reading than the library. In the summer of 2000, in my early twenties, I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier. The library sat directly beneath the flight deck, which means that in addition to the thump, rattle, and screech of the planes as they landed, there was the heat from the catapults and their fuel, a heat so thick it invaded your respiration like some perniciously odorless fume, trespassing on your psyche and then inhabiting it. Reading there was out of the question, but we weren't on the ship to read. Which is why it always surprised me how many great books they had in that library.
I found one of the greatest purely by chance. I knew neither the book, Memoir of a Gambler, nor its author, Jack Richardson. It was the title that hooked me. Our ship would soon be returning to San Diego, after a six-month cruise throughout the Pacific Ocean and Arabian Sea, and so I knew I would soon be gambling again. Having already become a devotee of the sports-gambling culture of San Diego—or, more specifically, its adjunct playground of Tijuana—I needed little encouragement. But in the book I now held in my hands, I would find plenty of encouragement anyway.
On the cover, this Jack Richardson struck a classically arch pose, arms crossed in a subdued brown sport coat and vest, staring self-importantly into the camera; beside him, on a circular bar-table sat a gleaming, thickly cut glass ashtray, a lone cigarillo perched on its edge. The back cover featured a blurb from William Styron (a notoriously selective blurber, even on behalf of friends), proclaiming, "Jack Richardson is a wonderful writer and his book is a powerful portrayal of one man's obsession—sad, hilarious, erotic, and, above all, pitilessly honest. I read Memoir of a Gambler with fascination and delight." The bio inside the back flap revealed that the author was a distinguished playwright who had also written for many of the magazines I cherished most, and then, on the copyright page, a partial explanation for why I did not recognize him from any of those magazines: "Copyright ©1979."


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1 whole roasting chicken
½ cup of fresh soft herbs (such as parsley, chervil, tarragon)
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Coarsely chop the herbs. Mix together the herbs, butter, and 2 teaspoons salt until evenly combined. Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and stuff the butter mixture into the pocket under the skin. Smooth the skin back to its original place, distributing the butter mixture as you go. Place the chicken breast side up on the non-coal side of the grill and allow to slowly roast for 1-1.5 hours, depending on the heat of the flame. The chicken is done when you can pierce the thigh and the juices run clear.
Slice the vegetables lengthwise into ½ inch slices so they don't fall through the grill. Season generously with olive oil and salt. When the chicken has been cooking for about an hour, add the vegetables to the grill. After 8-10 minutes, flip the vegetables over. Cook until tender and slightly crisped on the edges.
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An introspective, completely unsubstantiated view of the technology enthusiast, in late 2007
More than a few times someone asked me why does
all that global warming stuff
, or
defense tech
, or
automotive breakthroughs
. There's a good answer to that, but its not a simple one.
In 2004 I already saw the writing on the wall. PC technology started commoditizing, and at a brisk clip as well.
When I got my first K6 processor, it was not just the overclockers that cranked up that 66 MHz front-side bus. Anyone who bought a computer had to know some of the essential differences between MMX and 3D-Now!. A lack of knowledge, in those days, would set the up and coming computer user back hundreds of dollars if he wasn't careful.
Whether you agree with Karl Marx or Karl Rove (or anyone in between), a telltale sign of commodification occurs when the manufacturer stops focusing on tangible aspects of the product and starts pushing less tangible selling points. This often occurs when competing products are too similar, or at least indistinguishable from the purchasers point of view.
Where have we seen this before? Well, my HTC Hermes did everything the iPhone did a year beforehand, but
I'm pretty sure Apple sold a whole lot more iPhones
. Look at today's motherboards: any manufacturer would tell you its all-solid capacitors are better than the next guy. And don't even get me started on the memory industry ...
I remember the exact instant when computer hardware became a commodity. Steve Jobs got up in front of one hundred journalists and in less than 60 seconds, a million Apple zealots went from ardent Intel naysayers to hardened Intel devotees. In that moment I realized it didn't really much matter to anyone which CPU was better than another, it only mattered what Steve Jobs told everyone to think anyway.
Other signs of the death of the PC enthusiast are littered across the Internet like the tattered remains of a kite breaking up on rentry. The birth and
demise of AMD's Quadfather
, the ubiquitous lack of support (or interest) for quad-GPU graphics, failed physics processors and inconsequential sales of "killer" network cards.
In a recent conversation with
Jon Stokes
, both of us agreed that while PC tech has seen some great growth over the last few years, this growth is not keeping pace with the Internet as a whole. PC technology, as a journalistic discipline, is unfortunately niched to the degree you'd find with muscle cars.
This leads me to answer the question I started out with: the PC industry, as a whole, just isn't as fast-moving or interesting anymore. Attempting to debate the merits of largely intangible technology topics is a discussion more akin to politics than science.
You bet I'm excited about CPU-GPU integration and new OLED technology, but another unfathomably high frequency bump in the sea of JEDEC memory timings completely fails to pique my interest. Analysis of Google Keywords would indicate those more mundane markers of progress in the PC industry fail to grasp even the smallest of demographics on the Internet as well.
That does not discount the importance of the tech enthusiast. Those of us who grew up debating the merits of CPU architecture in the 1990's are the pioneers in virtual discussion. We are what the majority of consumers will become over the next decade when new, broader forums come to be.
Don't worry, I'm still the first person in Taiwan with Intel's next-generation roadmap. However, as this industry withers and new ones blossom, I encourage you all as pioneers and enthusiasts to look beyond the chips and bits once in a while.
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If you're in a car, Livingston Drive is a bumpy stretch on the east side of Long Beach.
If you're walking, crossing Livingston is an adventure, dodging the numerous drivers zooming by.
Now, with a project to upgrade the street getting under way, Livingston should be an improved experience, thanks to a $2.8 million makeover between Ocean Boulevard and Second Street in the Belmont Shore and Belmont Heights area.
The project will cause delays for drivers who don't take detours. However, according to Maureen Neeley, vice president of the Belmont Heights Community Association, residents in the area expect that the upgrades will make it safer walking to and from the beach.
"It's very difficult to get across (Livingston)," she said. "It's an all-out freeway when (drivers) get at Livingston."
Nelson Araujo, project manager for the Public Works Department, said a new traffic signal at Ximeno Avenue should make the traffic more civil.
The south side of the street will be doubled in width, from about 4feet to 8 feet, the project manager said.
Livingston is on a small slope, with the south-side lanes lower than the north-side lanes. A small stair passage is near the middle of the street for pedestrians going north or south.
Those stairs will be redesigned, with a ramp added for disabled pedestrians, according to Araujo.
North of Livingston, a new service road will be added, allowing for parking and bicyclists, Araujo said.
During the upgrades, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, the project manager said.
"There will always be a lane open," Araujo said.
However, he suggested that drivers take an alternate route, possibly Broadway.
"There will be delays," Araujo said.
Neeley said that some Belmont Heights residents would walk an extra distance to Redondo Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, where there is a traffic signal, to cross over the street.
She noted that Livingston once was part of the right-of-way for the Pacific Electric streetcars that took passengers to Seal Beach and Huntington Beach. The streetcars traveled along Broadway, then zigzagged south just west of Redondo, Neeley said.
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Publisher: SCEA
Genre: Action / Platformer
Players: 1
ESRB: Mature
Reviewer: George Damidas
Overall: 9 = Must Buy
God of War was something of a revelation when it was released in 2005. The tragic tale of vengeance that was based around the Spartan commander Kratos and Ares, the god of war, was a rarity: an epic adventure based on Greek mythology that was as bloody as it was cinematic. A rich combo system was combined with an incredible narration, lush visuals, and tough-as-nails encounters to create a memorable if sometimes frustrating experience. God of War II was released two years later and picked up where the original had left off, utilizing the same upgradeable weapon mechanic, combo system, and platforming elements as the original. The sequel's scope is bigger, its encounters tougher, and its visuals even more impressive. Fans of Greek mythology have rarely had it so good.
In preparation for the upcoming God of War III, Sony has released God of War Collection to whet appetites and get everyone up to speed. Ported by BluePoint Games, the collection consists of both titles, as well as the bonus content from the second (interviews and behind-the-scenes footage), in addition to a download code for the E3 demo of the third – though I'm not sure why the demo just wasn't included on the disc. From Hades to the heavens, you will take Kratos from one quest of vengeance to another as he seeks out the gods themselves. At around 40 hours for both stories, more if you include the challenge missions in part two, you're looking at a whole lot of hack-and-slash action for $39.99.
Kratos might not be the most likeable character, but his journey is one true to the myths of old. As temperamental and violent as any of the Greek gods, Kratos goes about his journey of retribution with the tenacity of an enraged bull. A speedy and powerful warrior, he is able to quickly evade attacks whenever armed with a lighter weapon as well as attack from a distance with the swords chained to his arms, the Blades of Chaos and Athena. Additional weapons and abilities are found throughout his journeys, including the power of Zeus' lightning and Atlas' quake. He will be tasked with making sacrifices, both of himself and of others, which makes for one of the more memorable moments of the original and is amped up several times over for the sequel. Although, as a would-be god venturing about the Olympiad world filled as it is with cannibalism, incest, and patricide, Kratos fits right in.
I won't spoil the story of either title, but even if you have a passing interest in Greek mythology, you're going to get a kick out of seeing the pantheon in all of their glory. The God of War Collection ups the resolution of both titles from 480 to 720 with anti-aliasing and a smooth 60 frames per second, which does wonders for the action and phenomenal rendered cutscenes. The game also has a slightly skewed view of the gods, so the characters might not look quite as you expect, or like; however, I found the interpretations fairly close to the source material and always interesting.
As good as the games look, there were a few minor quibbles with the visuals. One issue is the appearance of some blurry textures. They are naturally more prominent in the first game, but to be honest, I never found them to be terribly bothersome. The menus are also stretched too wide, which is pretty noticeable and a bit of an eyesore. I encountered a glitch as well, during my encounter with Typhon in God of War II: when removing Typhon's Bane, the titan disappeared as Kratos went through the sequence of digging into its eye, only to suddenly reappeared right before the sequence repeated. While the problems are unfortunate, most of them are understandable and the improvements overall are quite impressive.
About the only thing I would have altered on the audio side was balance the dialogue better and add subtitles. The dialogue is prone to being drowned out during action sequences, which were the subtitles would have come in handy. Tweaking the music and effect sliders didn't help, and not being able to always properly hear the phenomenal Linda Hunt in all of her forceful etherealness narrating the hell out of both titles is a shame. Not that the music or effects are bad, they are actually really good, but that both titles have been graced by some amazing talent and I want to soak in every bit of the story's dramatics.
The heart of the game, the combat and platforming, is as it has always been: solid and difficult. Throughout Kratos' journeys he will upgrade his weapons and abilities by the red orbs absorbed by wounded and defeated enemies. Each upgrade will enhance the potency of the item, with additional moves being unlocked for his repertoire when a weapon is upgraded. You will be receiving new items all the way up to the very end, which keeps combat varied and exciting. The light, heavy, and grab attacks can also be chained together for a series of moves that make up defined combos. The combo system is also quite unique for a platforming title in that it is fairly involved; you can certainly spam the same combo or two, but you really need to branch out and try all that the system has to offer to get the most out of the games. The longer your combos, the more red orbs you score whenever the enemy falls. Grabs allow for shorter, and often far more violent (re: ripping in half), deaths, but will garner fewer orbs. In addition, yellow orbs can be gathered to unleash the Rage of the Gods or Titans, which sends a charged Kratos into combat even more crazed and powerful. The series also brought the quick-time event into prominence, and they are all over the place. Quick-time events are minigames engaged whenever certain enemies are weakened, which can just be hitting the triangle to hitting four buttons and whirling the analog stick into half and full circles. God of War is better with them than most games, but I'm still not that big of a fan. In many cases they can be quite lengthy, and when they are prominent during difficult sections they can make encounters feel repetitious and tedious. Give me combos and magic over Simon Says any day.
The platforming portions offer a nice diversion. Many areas require that you solve a rudimentary puzzle that often involves sliding a column or block into a lock mechanism, which are often clever in how their simplicity is masked. The games are filled with 'Oh!' moments as you finally realize just how obvious a puzzle's solution is. Many puzzles also involve story-related items, often ripped away from legendary heroes (i.e. Perseus), as well as timed sequences with gears and levers. The latter can make things frustrating as you will know where to go and what to do, but doing it will drive you nuts – you will get oh so close, only to see a gate close or door shut. Many more frustrating moments come about because of the game's use of a static camera. In an effort to get the cinematic feel, set camera angles are used to get the most dramatic shots. Of course, the most dramatic shot might not be the best shot. The camera system is similar to the one used in the earlier Resident Evil titles and is also prone to the occasional flipped controls and obscured view, though the God of War titles do fare a good bit better with the system.
Moments of confusion often meet in tandem with one of the random difficulty spikes that the series is known for, where unassuming encounters suddenly become hair-pulling undertakings as you find yourself stomped over and over. Bad angles can make it difficult to get a read on the enemy or even where you're at, resulting in many a load screens. Even if the camera is at a good view, though, the game can still turn on you and have you ready to curse it to the depths of Hades. But that is how the God of War titles are, and they can still keep you coming back for more. I suppose it's not called God of Blithe Interactions for a reason.
Overall: 9/10
The God of War Collection is a fantastic bargain: $39.99 gets you two great games, the second's bonus materials, and a code for the demo of the upcoming God of War III. Some of the series' design might seem a little stiff after the years, in particular the static camera and difficulty spikes, but it provides the kind of satisfying, grueling slugfests that make putting up with quirks worthwhile. Even quick-time events.
(This review is based on a retail copy provided by the publisher.)


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getting over a bad injury im looking to drop a fair bit of weight/fat as i slowly get back into training then once back training and slimmer i want to then improve strength and conditioning.
lately ive tended to eat around 1,500 calories a day of good food, i know that's quite low but given my lack of physical activity im dubious to go much over that (i don't starve myself though).
my main problem is not knowing too much detail about foods i.e. the good protein/carbs/the right balance etc, so im concerned i may be doing it wrong in the long run, restricting myself to 1,500 calories i could be missing out on certain carbs/proteins etc that could hamper my weight loss/fitness boost in the overall term.
at the moment the diet consists mainly of salads, healthy sandwiches, soups, meat/veg, pasta, cereal, fruit, veg, stews etc.
my main focus has been soley on containing calories and fat, as i dont know enough about getting the right amount of proteins/carbs etc so never bother counting or checking them, could this be a problem? not knowing enough about nutrition and what would be ideal to achieve my goals i why i need the help.
any diet/nutrition even workout advice for losing the fat and eventually building up muscle/strength/conditioning as i slowly get back into training would be greatly appreciated.


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Lenzi, Reynolds, Tachinni Exhibit
Utah Arts & Museums will present the exhibition with the artwork of Kristina Lenzi, Gretchen Reynolds and Eugene Tachinni.
When • Monday through Friday, March 18-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, March 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where • Rio Gallery, 300 S. 455 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Randall Lake: Landscapes & Still Lifes
Slusser Gallery will present oil paintings of Randall Lake during the March Gallery Stroll. Visit slussergallery.com for information.
When • Monday through Friday, March 18-22, and Monday, March 25, 9 a.m.-noon, 12:30-5 p.m.
Where • Slusser Gallery, 447 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Shaping America: Art and Identity
The exhibition will examine American identity, emphasizing the multicultural perspective intrinsic to the American experience. It will showcase approximately 80 works of art, including painting, sculpture and photography.
When • Monday through Saturday, March 18-23, and Monday, March 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • Brigham Young University Museum of Art, North Campus Drive, Provo
Tickets • Free
Earth Day Art Contest
Children in kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to enter the Ogden Nature Center's annual Earth Day Art Poster Contest. Entries are due April 6 by 4 p.m. Visit ogdennaturecenter.com for information.
When • Monday through Friday, March 18-22, and Monday, March 25, 10 a.m.
Where • Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden
Tickets • Free
Evening for Educators
During this free workshop for teachers and others with interest, participants will discover self-portraits, portrait paintings and portrait photography currently on display in the museum and in the UMFA's collection. Visit umfa.utah.edu for information.
When • Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
'Around the Bowl and Around the Bend'
Pioneer Theatre Company's Loge Gallery will present "Around the Bowl and Around the Bend," an exhibit of paintings by local artists David Estes and Greg White.
When • Friday, March 22, and Monday, March 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • Pioneer Memorial Theatre Loge Gallery, 300 E. 1400 South, Salt Lake City
Arts Night
Highland Park Elementary will hold its annual Arts Night. Enjoy music and dance performances by the students, check out the student artwork and participate in hands-on art and music experiences. Visit www.artsnight.org for information.
When • Friday, March 22, 5:30-9 p.m.
Where • Highland Park Elementary, 1738 E. 2700 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
'Weaving a Revolution'
Joann Johnson, a fourth-generation Navajo basket weaver, will demonstrate her weaving techniques.
When • Saturday, March 23, noon-4 p.m.
Where • Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $11; free with the price of admission
Cinematic Exhibition
Central Utah Art Center will hold a group exhibition featuring the art of Jeff Larsen, John Bell, Justin Nelson-Carruth, Matt Glass, Mary Toscano and Rosi Heyes, artists who explore connections between film and two-dimensional media in visual art. Visit cuartcenter.org for information.
When • Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, noon-4 p.m.
Where • Central Utah Art Center, 175 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free


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EEG402 - Teaching in a Global World
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Classrooms in Australia and in international settings require teachers to develop intercultural skills and understandings. The new Australian curriculum notes the importance of intercultural understanding as it responds to 'the imperative for all young Australians to become responsible local and global citizens, equipped through their education for living and working successfully in the globalised world of the 21st century' (ACARA,2011).
This unit is a response to this imperative as it aims to;
- develop appropriate pedagogies and curriculum to teach cross-linguistically and cross-culturally; explore understandings around culture, identities and situatedness;
- understand the complexities of globalisation, sustainability, human rights in education settings;
- read different education policies and programs;
- review and apply teaching and learning materials; and
- develop practical strategies for cross linguistic and cross-cultural teaching.
This unit will complement the Global Education Program, Study Abroad or other comparable experiences, however these experiences are not a necessary requirement for enrolment in this unit.
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WATCH: Paul Oakenfold, Afrojack, and more team up for Funny or Die DJ parody
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(Yahoo!) - In a hilarious new video, FunnyorDie.com teamed up some of the world's top DJs — Paul Oakenfold, Dillon Francis, Afrojack, Boys Noize, and Destructo — to lampoon DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJ's list.
In the mock campaign video, Oakenfold dresses up as a chef and makes fun of himself for once DJ'ing on Sir Richard Branson's private island, Boys Noize promises more techno music education in schools, Francis discusses the importance of a DJs love for burritos (but for another top DJ … not himself!), Destructo makes fun of the HARD franchise and promises never to play Avicii's "Levels" in his sets, Afrojack makes fun of wrecking his sports car, and Alanis, well …. She just plain steals the whole show by completely making fun of DJ culture in general.
All that's missing that would make this video perfect is Martin Solveig inserting some weird tennis reference.
The real DJ Mag Top 100 list is a hotly debated topic in the EDM community. While it has plenty of critics due to its inherent nature of ranking DJs against each other, DJs (and their publicists) still love to list their position in their official biographies. DJ Mag defines its list as "the world's definitive DJ poll."
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Tuesday, September 13 2011 - In the Media
Lawmaker: Investigate Sarasota Link to 9/11 & Former Sen. Bob Graham calls for new 9/11 investigation
A congresswoman demanded details be revealed to the public about FBI
investigation into Saudi family with ties to hijackers in Sarasota.
A decade after the FBI found ties between a Saudi family living quietly near Sarasota and the 9/11 hijackers, a Florida Democratic congresswoman is calling on the House Intelligence Committee to investigate whether agents revealed their findings to Congress.
Former Sen. Bob Graham calls for new 9/11 investigation
September 12, 2011
Former Democratic Senator Bob Graham on Monday called on the U.S. government to reopen its investigation into 9/11 after a report found that links between Saudi Arabia and the hijackers were never disclosed by the FBI to the 2002 joint Congressional intelligence committee investigating the attacks.
"In the final report of the congressional inquiry, there was a chapter related primarily to the Saudi role in 9/11 that was totally censored, every word of the chapter has been withheld from the public," Graham said on MSNBC's The Dylan Ratigan Show.
"Some of the other questions we ought to be asking are if we know that the Saudis who lived in San Diego and now apparently in Sarasota received substantial assistance, what about the Saudis who lived in Phoenix, Arizona? Or Arlington, Virginia? ... What was happening in those places?"
"I believe these are questions for which there are definitive answers, but the American people and largely their elected representatives have been denied that information."
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Brevard, N.C. – The Brevard College cycling team will be on hand for the Grand Opening of the Headwaters Outfitters Adventure Village Dual-Slalom Track here in Brevard, N.C. on Saturday, June 7.
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Special guests Chris Herndon, the 2008 Dual-Slalom National Champion, and Joe Haley, the 2008 Dual-Slalom Nationals fourth-place finisher, will be on hand as well.
The track is located 10 minutes west of Brevard on Highway 64. For more information, directions and lodging reservations, you can go to http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com/adventure_village.html or call (828) 862-5411.


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Mila Kunis Gossip
Mila Kunis gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Mila Kunis is Cool Girl
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Mila Kunis is currently promoting hot mess Jupiter Ascending and is dutifully doing the talk show rounds – I wrote about her appearance on Ellen here. Yesterday she was on Reddit for an AMA and she definitely has a twinkle. Full Story
Ashton's private but public love note for Mila
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis (the Kutchers?) are always telling us how private they are – they issued a baby photo montage when their daughter was born and like to talk about privacy. And how much they dislike the paparazzi, because they just want to be left in peace (courtside at the Lakers game Full Story
Jupiter is not Norbit
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Premiere of Jupiter Ascending last night. Reviews haven't been great. BUT some noteworthy critics have given it some love. Like Hitfix's Drew McWeeny who called it a "wicked slice of entertainment". Alonso Duralde over at The Wrap Full Story
Mila adores Ashton courtside
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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were at the Laker game the other night. Courtside seats. Only. Obviously. As you can see, she adores him. At least that's what I'm reading on her face. She looks at him like no one could possibly be more interesting, more fascinating, more intelligent… I mean, at this point, what choice do you have? You can't have a baby with someone and think the father of your child is a f-cking idiot, can you? You know what's grossing me out about these shots? It's the way his left arm is hanging between his legs. Full Story
Ashton the Dadsplainer
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Between the Sony hack and the Golden Globes nominations (and snubs), it's been a great week for gossip. So why are we talking about Ashton Kutcher? Oh, right, because he had a baby. Ashton was on Ellen (what was he promoting – the end of his sh-tty ass sexist stupid sitcom?) and the focus of the interview was the baby and how he and Mila take care of the baby. Full Story
Post-Baby BS
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We spend a lot of time here discussing the hard sell of parenthood in the tabloids: baby bump speculation, the motherhood/fatherhood whitewash, selling photos, social media posts, even maternity clothing. There's an argument to be made that Hollywood commodifies women's bodies, and that attitude extends into the womb. Full Story
Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher
What if it's a fake? Stay with me here. So they called the girl Wyatt Isabelle, as per Ashton Kutcher's blog, but while there, he also posted a pic of half a dozen babies (and a couple of animals, including one that looks just like my dog Libby), all "Can you guess which one is ours, or does it really matter? All babies are cute". Full Story
Mila Kunis's worst interview
A couple of weeks ago, Mila Kunis talked to MARIE CLAIRE about how Ashton Kutcher would not be looking at her "shredded" vag when she gives birth to their baby. Well now I can totally see her private/public line and I completely understand what she will and won't talk about in interviews. Full Story
Pregnancy is not private: Mila Kunis edition
Mila Kunis covers the new issue of MARIE CLAIRE. She's pregnant with Ashton Kutcher's baby. And Ashton Kutcher is some kind of hero because he isn't "judging" her for her body changes. Click here for a refresher. How f-cking gross is it to know that people talk like this? That there's someone out there who said those words and felt like it would be a compliment instead of punching themselves in the face? If someone said that to me I would punch them in the face. Full Story
Mila, Channing and the February woodshed
Late yesterday Warner Brothers announced that the Wachowski siblings' new movie starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis, Jupiter Ascending (aka Jackie and Potatohead Do Space), has been kicked from its sweet July 18 opening to February 6, 2015. It's not surprising. When the tracking data was released for July movies it rated a dismal $18-22 million projection, against an estimated $150 million budget, which is probably a lot closer to $200 million in reality. Full Story
Ashton Kutcher: what a great man
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Alberta Development Partners to Remove Tres Margaritas Building
Affiliates of Walton Street Capital and Alberta Development Partners, owners and developers of the Foothills Mall, will begin removing the Tres Margaritas building at 3400 S. College Ave before the end of 2013 in preparation for mall redevelopment.
The City's Planning and Zoning Board on November 19 approved the Phase One Major Amendment to the Foothills Redevelopment Project Development Plan, which includes construction of a 10,500-square-foot retail building. The building will be constructed on the site of the existing Tres Margaritas building near College and Monroe Avenues. Tres Margaritas closed on November 30.
The City's Land Use Code allows the demolition to proceed, however construction of the proposed retail building cannot occur until the Phase One plans are finalized. Alberta has agreed to recycle and reuse materials from the building as part of the demolition, which will occur at the developer's cost. Recycled materials will include doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, concrete and masonry, wood, metals and cardboard.
City Council is scheduled to review the financing agreement for the mall's redevelopment on January 14.
In May, the Fort Collins City Council approved a $53 million public assistance package including a $45 million base financial assistance package that will revitalize the Foothills Mall and restore essential sales tax revenue. The financial package includes an $8 million investment in City infrastructure, including a new Foothills Activity Center and an underpass for pedestrians and bicycles under College Avenue that connects the mall to the Mason Street Corridor and MAX Bus Rapid Transit.
Alberta returned to the Planning and Zoning Board on December 12 with the Phase Two proposal, further amending the development plan which was approved on February 7. The requested major amendment resulted in an overall decrease in square footage for the mall project. That altered the redevelopment agreement, which required City Council approval. The Council delayed that vote, which was originally scheduled for December 17, to January 14.
The total project cost is projected to be $313 million, including the $53 million public assistance package.
Updates on the mall construction will be available at fcgov.com/foothillsmall where interested residents can also sign up for a regular e-mail newsletter about the project.
The mall is owned by Walton Street Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm, and Alberta Development Partners, a Denver-based real estate acquisition, development and investment firm.


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In a video on kimura.se Martin Svensson calls out Graham Turner for the Vision LW belt. He says hes ready to move up to 155 permanently if he gets the fight.
Clip is in swedish so you prob wont understand it but anyways here it is: http://www.kimura.se/martin-svensson...byta-viktklass
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VIDEO: Charlie Crist Expected to Announce a Run within a Week
If there was any wonder whether former Governor Charlie Crist was going to run for governor, this time as a Democrat, the above video should settle things.
It is posted at Crist's newly reactivated website. In the message, the former Republican tells Floridians that the state GOP has been working against public schools, working people, women and their doctors, as well as against healthcare.
Crist is expected to make a formal announcement that he is running for governor in early November.
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USC quarterback Max Wittek remained the front-runner after Thursday's practice although there is no timetable to replace Matt Barkley.
Wittek's got a stronger arm and is taller than fellow sophomore Cody Kessler while freshman Max Browne is making the transition to college football.
"I'm kind of settling into the position," Wittek said. "Any time you lose a four-year starter, there's a hole.
"I feel confident every day."
Wittek said he is a different personality than his immediate predecessors, Barkley and Mark Sanchez. Wittek is quieter and leads by example while Barkley and Sanchez were more rah-rah personalities.
"I'm not Matt Barkley or Mark Sanchez," Wittek said. "I've talked to a couple coaches and they've said there is a natural tendency to be the opposite of someone before you.
"I'm not the most vocal person on the field."
Wittek might have an edge with his arm. He made several throws Thursday that were possible only because of his arm strength, including throwing in traffic over the middle.
One of his favorite new receivers is freshman Darreus Rogers.
"Darreus has really tough hands and makes tough catches," Wittek said.
Browne stuck to mostly shorter throws Thursday and also fumbled a snap, a normal occurrence for a freshman.
Position updates
Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast said he does not know whether freshman Leon McQuay will play cornerback or safety, but McQuay is practicing this week at cornerback.
Sophomore Max Tuerk spent his second consecutive day at center. Despite some fumbled snaps, Kiffin said it was "good to see (Tuerk's) transition."
Offers turned down
Kiffin said offensive coordinator Clay Helton "had big-time offers" at top five schools a year ago to be offensive coordinator but turned them down "out of loyalty to Matt (Barkley)."
This seems odd only because Helton is not confirmed as the Trojans' play-caller for 2013. That means he could be just an offensive coordinator in title only next season despite turning down those coveted jobs.
Afternoon practices?
Kiffin said he is leaning toward returning to afternoon practices next fall after two seasons practicing in the morning. One reason is the team performed better academically in 2010, when it practiced in the afternoon.
Players also told Kiffin they suffered academically because they were getting up so early and then were tired the rest of the day.
"They're just really tired and worn out," Kiffin said.
USC instituted the morning practices shortly after former Oregon coach Chip Kelly turned it into a fad during his first year as coach.
NCAA passes Kiffin rule
The NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved several rule changes, including forcing players who change uniform numbers during a game to report the change to the referee, who then will announce it to the crowd.
This is known as the Kiffin rule. Last season USC quarterback CodyKessler wore No. 35 (used by punter Kyle Negrete) as a holder but then switched to his normal No. 6 and played quarterback.
The panel also approved a rule automatically ejecting players who target and contact defenseless players above the shoulders.
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So, I've surfed for 15 years now and haven't ever delved into the realm of building. I have proper lighting, a room and a stand to get going, a decent planer and many hand tools from an old wood working/mechanic grandfather. Reading up though i must say the undertaking seems overwhelming; albeit a rewarding venture.
Allow me to cut to the chase, I ordered a 6'6'' x 21'' x 3'' blank and my goal is to turn it into a 6'4'' x 18-1/2'' x 2-3/8'' round pin quad. I want a board that will be fast an still go rail to rail well enough, steep and late drops on fast waves and any hurricane or winter swell. Im weighing my my options on concave, in my head i've decided on a nose to tail single, I'll be glassing my fins in and curious to what the collective knowledge this board has to offer, you're free advice will be very much appreciated. :cool:


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- Preexisting glaucoma is almost always open-angle glaucoma because angle-closure glaucoma, when diagnosed, can be treated definitively with iridectomy. Open-angle glaucoma is not a risk factor for angle-closure glaucoma. Patients may wish to be examined to determine whether they are susceptible to angle closure, and have a prophylactic procedure (e.g., iridectomy), if they are susceptible.
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ZHONGSHAN, China -- Unis said it has begun building a new factory here to accommodate its growing amusement game manufacturing business. Zhongshan, a prefecture-level city in the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province, is a main region of amusement machine development.
The new complex, under construction on a separate plot from the company's present factory, also in Zhongshan, will encompass 427,000 square feet. The first phase of the project is targeted to be completed by December 2014.
Unis's new factory will double the size of its existing manufacturing plant, which employs about 400 people. The multi-building complex will bring together all of the company's manufacturing, R&D, marketing and administration departments.
The manufacturer was founded in 1993 as Universal Space Video Game, but now goes by the name Unis. It is among the amusement industry's premier contract manufacturers and licensors of original games. Its redemption novelties, kiddie rides, prize-dispensing machines and videogames are distributed in more than 50 countries. The company has launched more than 100 titles since its founding 20 years ago, and operates more than 30 family entertainment centers, called Unisland, in China.
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also i have a ATI Radeon HD 5470 1gig graphics card
fix-vesa worked. thanks.
also i am on wifi so will i have to change some internet config options to access the internet or will bt figure out what to do cause i couldnt go online when i tried just the live boot
-finally installed on HD dual boot win7, and its way faster & zippier.
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have you ever come close to death?
if so what happened?
i think the closest i ever came was almost electrocuting myself when cutting hedges irresponsibly. that's not something i ever want to repeat. i was bouncing about, involuntarily jabbering 'GA-GA-GA-GA-GA'
haha fun memory that.
i fell off a horse straight onto my head when i was a kid, that explains a lot i suppose, slept/walked it off bro.
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Louis Chan Honored as Hoeft Professor
Louis Kuo Chi Chan accepted the latest honor in his career when he was invested as the Leonard C. and Mary Lou Hoeft Professor on March 17.
"I would like to deflect these good feelings to others," said Chan in brief remarks to the dignitaries, friends, and fellow faculty gathered to celebrate his new professorship. Chan, a prolific researcher, is an expert in the application of statistical methods to the study of financial markets.
A member of the faculty since 1988, Chan holds a PhD in finance and applied economics and an MS in applied economic from the University of Rochester. His undergraduate degree in business administration is from the University of Hawaii. He was on the faculty of Cornell University before joining the University of Illinois.
The Hoeft Professorship was established by Leonard and Mary Lou Hoeft in 2004. Dean Avijit Ghosh thanked the Hoefts in his comments during the ceremony and noted that a professorship honors twice - it honors the distinguished faculty member as well as the donor. "We're grateful to the Hoefts for this gift."


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Hi all,
I am looking to upgrade my bow to something newer and faster than what i currently have. I am looking to buy a used mathews mr5 or a mathews z7 magnum, would also consider a mr6. Looking for one in good shape, bare or set up does not matter. Would like to be under $650, would also consider a trade although i don't think anyone would want to trade for an older bow than what they already have as im looking for a newer bow. But its an option so here is what i have currently, Mathews Switchback with 29" draw set at 65lbs , cobra stabilizer and knuckle, cobra 3 pin sight, trophy ridge revolution arrow rest, brand new custom orange and black string, orange harmonic dampers or the factory black ones, switchback series case, orange and black wrist sling, peep sight kisser button, and 4 carbon express cx400arrows. I am located in western IL and would prefer a face to face deal, will meet and pay in cash. Please let me know what you've all got if theres anything out there
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By Erik Matuszewski Bloomberg News
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees' chances of recouping any of the remaining $114 million owed to Alex Rodriguez through an insurance claim may be scuttled by a typical policy clause prohibiting the use of banned drugs.
Rodriguez, 37, could miss the Major League Baseball season after undergoing hip surgery and his future with the Yankees is in question after a Florida newspaper report that the three-time American League Most Valuable Player was doping as recently as last season. Rodriguez, who acknowledged in 2009 using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003, said the Jan. 29 report in the Miami New Times isn't true.
The New York Daily News and the New York Post said this week that the Yankees are looking for a way out of the record $275 million, 10-year contract Rodriguez signed after the 2007 season. That might be impossible through an insurance claim, according to an industry official who's worked on sports policies for Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan and Pete Sampras.
"We've all heard the rumors about potential use of drugs and typically that is an exclusion that you see most every time in a policy," Mike Price, the founder of Atlanta-based Entertainment &Sports Insurance eXperts, said in a telephone interview. "If it's proven the individual took illegal drugs during that time, it voids the insurance."
Rodriguez acknowledged doping while with the Texas Rangers 14 months after signing his current contract with the Yankees. He said he stopped using a banned substance in 2003 and hasn't taken it since. MLB is now probing the New Times report that links Rodriguez to Biogenesis, an anti-aging clinic in Miami that closed last month. The weekly newspaper acquired company records that it said showed Rodriguez paid for banned products, including human growth hormone, and mentions his name on a patient list through last season.
The Yankees probably will await MLB's findings before deciding their next action with Rodriguez, though their options may be limited. Possible options include a settlement with Rodriguez or the filing of an insurance claim if the hip injury forces his retirement and prevents him from playing professional baseball again.
Yankees President Randy Levine said in an email that the team doesn't disclose which company insures the team's contracts. The Yankees said in a statement this week that they supported baseball's antidrug policies and would refrain from comment related to the New Times report until the MLB investigation is complete.
When Rodriguez had his $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers, Warren Buffett said in Berkshire Hathaway's 2000 annual report that his company's policy protecting the ballclub from the possibility of a career-ending injury probably would set a record for disability insurance.
Price, the insurance executive, said there may be multiple carriers for a contract the size of Rodriguez's, with many layers of coverage in place. Such an insurance policy would typically reimburse up to 66.6 percent of the amount of a star athlete's contract. In 2001, the Baltimore Orioles got money back after a degenerative hip injury forced outfielder Albert Belle to retire two years into a five-year, $65 million contract.
Terry Michelitch, executive vice president at Willis Group Holdings, the third-largest insurance broker, said teams usually take out a temporary total disability policy or a permanent total disability policy on an athlete's contract.
"My hunch is that they have a PTD policy," Michelitch said of the Yankees. "Just because a lot of folks end up going that direction, and with somebody at his age as well. That's the other compounding factor. With a lot of pre-existing conditions, that's going to push them more toward a PTD."
To get back any of the salary Rodriguez is owned, there would have to be proof of a career-ending injury with a permanent total disability policy.
In Rodriguez's situation, the claim could be put into motion if team doctors determine that he's not going to be able to play again following the Jan. 16 hip surgery, Price said.
Those findings would then be given to the insurance carrier, who would appoint a doctor to review the information and possibly call for new tests. If the carrier's doctor agrees with the original findings, the claim would go forward. If there's a disagreement, it would go to arbitration with an independent third doctor.
"The definition says the player must be injured past the hope or the expectation of ever again engaging in their occupation," Price said. "He has to be permanently disabled and, in the eyes of the insurance carrier, be injured beyond returning to playing professional baseball again."
Rodriguez's recent decline in production wouldn't be a factor in any insurance outcome.
After 13 consecutive years with at least 30 home runs and 100 runs batted in, Rodriguez's numbers have tailed off in New York amid injuries the past two seasons. He batted .272 with 18 home runs and 57 RBI over 122 games in 2012, when he became the overpaid symbol of the Yankees' postseason shortcomings.
Rodriguez, who ranks fifth in MLB history with 647 homers, went 3-for-25 in the playoffs with 12 strikeouts. He was 0-for- 19 against right-handed pitchers and was benched for the final two games of the Yankees' playoff series against Detroit.
"The insurance contract doesn't cover loss of skill," Price said.
It may all be rendered moot if MLB's investigation turns up evidence that Rodriguez continued to use performance-enhancing drugs during his current contract.
"I don't know the terms of the contract, I can just tell you that working with many athletes for 20 years, typically the contract will include an exclusion for illegal use of drugs," Price said. "In that case, they're not getting anything back."
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Students are encouraged to pre-register online at www.collegegoalsc.org to be entered to win a free iPod Touch. All attendees will receive a free t-shirt.
The "College Goal South Carolina" workshop is set for 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the BTW auditorium at 1400 Wheat Street on the USC campus. The workshop is designed to provide financial-aid information and assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial-aid experts and volunteers will help parents and students with financial-aid paperwork for any college or university and provide information about financial-aid options and eligibility for grants and scholarships. Participants should bring a 2010 federal income-tax return.
"College Goal South Carolina" is a collaborative effort of the University of South Carolina TRIO Programs, the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
For more information, visit www.collegegoalsc.org, or call Violette Hunter at 803-777-5127 or email@example.com.
TRIO workshop
- What: Financial-aid workshop for persons interested in attending college or who are currently enrolled
- When: Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: BTW auditorium, 1400 Wheat Street on USC campus