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Reporter Shoots Down Fox's Scapegoating Of Immigrants For Medicare Errors
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Hill reporter Elise Viebeck shot down Fox News' continued attempt to scapegoat undocumented immigrants for improper Medicare payments, disputing the claim that undocumented immigrants were willingly involved in defrauding the federal government of millions of dollars.
On October 30, the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services released a report finding that from 2009 through 2011, Medicare inappropriately paid out $29 million in drug benefits for undocumented immigrants.
The report explained that the payments were made erroneously because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services does not have a policy in place to screen undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits under its drug prescription plan, Medicare Part D.
But Fox News seized on the report to pile false attacks on undocumented immigrants and smear them, using dehumanizing terms like "illegal aliens."
Discussing the OIG report on Fox News' On The Record, Viebeck refuted host Greta Van Susteren's suggestion that CMS was "knowingly" paying insurance companies for Medicare drug benefits to undocumented immigrants. Viebeck noted that CMS "didn't have policies in place that would have caught" undocumented immigrants and "vetted them one by one in terms of their immigration status."
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VIEBECK: The way Medicare Part D works is, people have their plans offered through a private insurance company, and then those insurance companies bill the federal government. And so, the federal government was effectively paying insurance companies on behalf of patients that apparently the insurance companies hadn't vetted extensively enough. They thought they might have been eligible for Medicare, but they weren't because they're illegal immigrants.
Viebeck went on to say that "these are not individual immigrants who are trying to defraud the federal government. This all happens through insurance companies. It's basically one gigantic error."
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Her parents thought she was crazy.
"I wasn't sure if they took me seriously at first," said Sarah Emoto '11 about her decision to run across the United States.
But ten pairs of Nike running shoes, 14 states and more than 3,000
miles later, people across the nation have taken Sarah's journey
seriously, admiring her tenacity and determination to
honor those who serve.
Sarah, a 22-year-old history major, wasn't quite ready for "real
life" after commencement in May 2011, so she decided to go on to
something else—a cross-country run.
Dad Mark Emoto, retired San Bernardino Police Department lieutenant
and former interim director of Public Safety at the University, said "it
wasn't a total surprise." He retired to accompany her.
"Sarah has been running since she was seven, when she ran her first
5K run, and at 14 she ran her first marathon," he said. "She has run 11
marathons and in April 2011, she ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon."
Though Sarah knew she wanted to run, it was a message in a high
school graduation card from Matthew Bennie, her English teacher at
Redlands Adventist Academy, that helped her define why. She wrote about
it in her blog, "Chasing Asphalt," where she chronicled her four-month
"He said, 'Let God direct your path … especially if it directs you
across this great country.' He's right, I don't just get to run across
any country, I get to run across this great country, the United States
of America."
"My run across America is going to be dedicated to the brave men and
women who selflessly serve our country: the law enforcement officers,
members of the Armed Forces, and firefighters who sacrifice themselves
for something they believe to be greater than themselves."
On July 24, Sarah walked down to the water at Huntington Beach—her
mom, Cheryl, said the run wouldn't count if she didn't touch water on
both ends of the trek—and then began to run.
After her first 100 miles, she blogged that she was on a "runner's
high." That high, she said, only lasted until about Kansas. She was
"riding an emotional rollercoaster" with "bursts of euphoric highs,
complete meltdowns, melancholy numbness and everything in between."
"In the beginning, it was the physical challenge, the daily thrashing
of my body," Sarah said. "The latter half, it became a mental
challenge. Not because I questioned whether I would finish, but it had
always been about pushing myself as hard as I could, and that took its
toll on me mentally. What kept me going was knowing that not finishing,
or not giving it everything I had, weren't options."
"The last two and a half months she was running 30 to 40 miles a day,
seven days a week and took no days off," her father said. "To put that
into perspective, a marathon is 26.2 miles, she was running the
equivalent of nine to ten marathons per week."
Sarah blogged about how she kept her mind busy—counting road kill,
finding shapes in the cracks on the asphalt and playing the license
plate alphabet game. She was also amused by the items she found along
the road—a Smurf and seven left shoes among them.
She was encouraged and motivated by the people who ran with her,
including short sprints with her mom and grandparents, and the people
she met, including New York Police Department retired Det. Luis Alicea,
who was a 9/11 responder.
Sarah blogged, "I was so inspired by him that even though I'd run
20-plus miles that morning, I almost felt obligated to go right back out
and run more that day. I felt like I owed it to him to just run until I
Some people drove for hours to run with Sarah and others took time
off work. Marine Staff Sgt. Seth Lewis ran with her for two days through
Twentynine Palms, California in 100-plus degree weather, just before he
was deployed to Afghanistan.
"He was a constant source of inspiration for me. He called me [from
Afghanistan] the day before I reached New York, to encourage me and
congratulate me on finishing," Sarah said.
In Colorado, University alumus Dr. Jon McMillan '61 stopped along the
road to say hello, and they shouted the Och Tamale together. Sarah also
visited the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home. Marty Schlink, who
works there as a nursing home administrator, became emotional when she
spoke of it.
"Mark let us know that Sarah would be running through. We had about
50 staff and veterans—some standing, some in wheelchairs and some on
gurneys," Schlink said. "It was one of the highlights of my year,
meeting Sarah and seeing how what she was doing impacted the spirit of
our veterans."
On Dec. 3, Sarah plunged her feet into the icy water of the Hudson
River—mission accomplished! She blogged she was unable to put her
feelings into words. More than a month later, she said she still isn't
sure what this will mean to her life.
"I know everyone else sees it as a life-changing accomplishment and
success, but right now, to me, it is more of a swirling episode of chaos
in my life painfully laid out over 3,000 miles, and I have not yet been
able to analyze it to my own satisfaction."
Sarah said her experience at the University impacted her journey.
"I will say that if I had not gone to Redlands, I probably wouldn't
have embarked on this journey at all," she said. "I was taught to be an
independent thinker, and as an extension of that, an independent member
of society who doesn't necessarily conform to what is expected of me…
and to some degree, that is something that was developed at Redlands at
an academic and intellectual level."

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Big hooks, big hits: The Italian imprint isn't as big as Hot Creations, Visionquest or Crosstown Rebels...yet. RA's Todd L. Burns explains.
We step into the German producer's studio to chat Voyetra 8s, Hartmann Neurons and other synth arcana.
RA's Will Lynch travels to an "imaginary republic" in the Ukraine where, if you're looking a bit too uptight, you're liable to have a jellyfish thrown at you.
Jonny Coleman tackles the multi-farious scene in one of America's biggest cities.
The owners of one of New York's best record stores hate just about everything to do with modern music. And most of what Resident Advisor stands for as well. So why do we love them so much anyway?


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Wake with weather is actually pretty cool, used it this morning
Oh dear...
It takes 18 minutes to crack a 4 digit (simple) passcode and then all your data is available.
If you have no bank details, social networking passwords or any other data on your phone, fine. Otherwise you should be more careful.
Would you leave your wallet anywhere?
So you are certain people can't access your device?
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A Day in Gay America, 2010, Part Four
Part four of the "Day in Gay America" photo series heads to work with gay Americans, including Christopher Allen, Jennifer Higgins, and Anastasia Genouzos as they prepare for Vote for Equality's Harvey Milk Day canvass in Los Angeles.
10:37 a.m., Los Angeles: Garrett Greer enjoys a calm morning at the Glee executive office. "Everyone is off dealing with our national tour," he says, "so I get some peace and quiet while holding down the fort."


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Lehi • Trevor Blackburn constantly is trying to hit a moving target.
The state meet is where he'll see if his aim is true.
Blackburn, a senior swimmer at Lehi, has posted one of the top Class 5A times in seven events this season covering all four strokes. Yet in each of those events, his name appears after that of Brighton phenom Long Gutierrez.
"It's helpful to have him up there," Blackburn said. "I have someone to push me, someone to aim for."
Blackburn has the second-fastest times in the class in the 100-yard butterfly and 200 individual medley. He is third in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle and 100 backstroke.
He broke his school records in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke to help the Pioneers upset Bingham for the Region 4 title last weekend. Blackburn owns three individual school records, including the 500 freestyle, and his name appears in the book three more times as part of relay teams.
It's safe to say he is as decorated a swimmer as the school ever has seen.
"He's really suited for mid-range, like 200s," Lehi coach Dennis Meyring said. "He's a pretty good all-around swimmer."
Yet for all that he has accomplished, the one thing missing is success at the state meet. Blackburn has not finished higher than fourth in any individual event and third in any relay in three tries in the 4A and 5A meets. Lehi was a 4A school until 2011.
Blackburn said his strongest events are the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle and 100 backstroke. His older brother Sam swam as a senior at Lehi last year, and his younger brother Tyler is a sophomore this season.
"They've helped me a lot, helped me to get up in the mornings," Blackburn said about his brothers. "I've been all right at [swimming]. It's taken a lot of hard work."
Blackburn also has competed for the past four years for the Hilltop Aquatic Club in American Fork. Meyring said his swimmer's best attribute is that he is a fierce competitor.
"He's a strong kid and he has trained very hard," Meyring said. "He is a worker, and he has developed the strength and endurance and technique. He's kind of followed Sam's lead."
Blackburn now sets his sights on catching Gutierrez and helping improve on Lehi's sixth-place finish at state a season ago. The state meet is Feb. 7 to 9 at BYU.


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Blog post - what's it like to do a postdoc at the NIA?
Ever wondered what it's like to work for the National Institute on Aging? Postdoctoral fellow Jennifer Illuzzi has a new blog post about her NIA research job and how it differs from other opportunities available to scientists. "When I was choosing between postdoctoral opportunities after finishing up my Ph.D..." she explains," it's the training and career development opportunities that most made the NIA stand out."
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Feminism | Posted by Danielle B on 04/7/2011
"Hello, Ms. President." (Is That So Hard To Believe?)
The Yahoo! Homepage is literally one of the first things I see when I get up in the morning, and whenever I see a featured article about a woman who's made an impact for reasons other than parading around on some reality show with a puke-orange tan (ooh, am I bitter?), I feel a jolt of excitement and curiosity. Click!
Last week, a Yahoo! Homepage featured article was about Geraldine Ferraro, "who in 1984 became the first woman vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket [in the United States]." She passed away two Saturdays ago.
I'll be the first to admit that I abhor politics.
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A 34-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after a shooting in San Bernardino early Saturday morning, police say.
The victim, a San Bernardino resident, has not been identified.
Police went to the 1500 block of West Kingman Street at 2:10 a.m. and found the victim lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a news release.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, 6-feet-tall, with black hair and a stocky build.
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Bryce Dallas Howard Gossip
Bryce Dallas Howard gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Yay for constipation face and bad wigs!
Earlier this week, a 10 second teaser trailer was released online in advance of the 90 second proper trailer for Twilight Eclipse. Yes, I'm confused too. But it speaks to the Twilight Nation's eagerness to eat up anything, to buy up anything, to shoot up anything related to their franchise. Full Story
Don't underrate the face
***See note at base of article re: photo use*** You have to have a great face to pull off this hair. She suits the hair, totally. But this hair on a lesser face would be disastrous. It's a testament to how f-cking pretty she is that she can work her face while working this hair. These are new photos of Kristen Stewart shopping with Elizabeth Reaser and Nikki Reed and her Ebola infected by association boyfriend Paris Latsis. Full Story
Jackson & Christian
They should date. No clue if they're compatible, not sure if they get along. But their names sound good together. And the combination is like a hotness explosion. This is Christian Serratos, ridiculously attractive, yesterday in Vancouver shopping with a friend. Quick check of Christian's IMDB shows no bookings after the Twilight Saga. Full Story
Ashley, Bryce, and what Riley did
Yesterday in Vancouver – Ashley Greene left town with her dog for an early Labour Day weekend. Huge suitcase. The weather is cooling. Perhaps a clothing exchange to bring back warmer items? The rains are coming. Sigh. Bryce Dallas Howard, all smiles, was also spotted out and about downtown yesterday heading into the theatre. Full Story
Vampire Seduction
Last night the Twilight Eclipse crew was back to work shooting under a bridge a "Seattle" scene with Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel as "Victoria and Riley". Victoria seduces Riley so that he'll carry out her orders to make new vampires. As you can see, they've wigged out Bryce's hair to resemble Rachelle Lefevre's. Full Story
Vampires flying
Twi-Hards are on high alert today. Several members of the cast, including Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, will be present, front and centre, at Teen Choice tonight. Given the intrigue lately surrounding Stewart and Pattinson's rumoured romance, Twi-Hards are clutching their books to their bosoms extra tightly getting moist at the prospect of real life love between Bella and Edward. Full Story
Don't hate the replacement
Twilight Eclipse cast members continue to acclimate to Vancouver – it was Bryce Dallas Howard who was spotted yesterday after a workout, getting into training mode to play the aggressive Victoria. As you know, Bryce recently replaced Rachelle Lefevre and as you also know, Twi-Hards tend to fixate unreasonably on matters they cannot control. Full Story
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Under the cloak of night. A little dramatic, sure, but lately Twilight has been all about the drama. Aside from Nikki Reed arriving with Paris Latsis yesterday however there wasn't much drama about several cast members coming in to Vancouver. Knowing Twi-Hards though, they'll find something to tweak their nipples over. Full Story
Rachelle Lefevre vs Summit
Twi-Hards were in distress yesterday, not over Robert Pattinson for a change, but because Rachelle Lefevre was coldheartedly booted out of the saga and replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard. Poor Bryce. You know how crazy those losers can get. Hopefully they won't hate on her too hard. It's not her fault. Full Story


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From Michelle Obama to April's Mom: 6 Inspiring Women for Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, here are six of the women who have inspired us, personally and professionally — from Michelle Obama to someone you've probably never met.
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As this year's Women's History Month draws to and end, we want to take a minute to recognize six women who have inspired us in our lives, both professionally and personally. Some of them, like Michelle Obama, you've surely heard of. Others are less famous, and one is "just" a regular person…


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To watch the fish you can either write some code and attach a usb port to the mother board to accept a web cam or you can get a black fin or equivalent for easy use, but they cost lots so i would spend the extra time on the Web cam idea.
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any plans or direction to build a remote fish tank control over the internet.Functions:- Feed fish- Watch fish (over video, webcam)- Check temperature- Check PH- Check water level (If below point, Add water)- Add chemicals- Turn on/off tank lightsThis would all be controlled over the internet, I have lots of normal computer parts and old laptops also that I can use for parts.thats it for now. I have the idea but not sure of where to start for construction. If anyone has any related functions or robots that do similar things that I can adapt from would really help.
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Krzysztof Urbański, conductor
Khatia Buniatishvili, piano
About This Performance
Looking for a little mid-winter inspiration? Prokofiev called his Symphony No. 5 "a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit." (Should be just the ticket.)
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Krzysztof Urbański conducting a program that includes Krzesany by Wojciech Kilar, the recently deceased composer-of-choice for film directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Polanski and Jane Campion.
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A little romance to go with your freedom and happiness: Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili has compared Chopin's music to "a breath of a young soul, with no time to be indifferent to love."
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Khatia Buniatishvili will be signing CDs at the LA Phil Store following her performances on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th.
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This dark blue drink is inspired by Woody Allen's Oscar nominated film, Midnight in Paris. We love the rich blue hue of this glam cocktail recipe, but also the it's spunky flavor -- something it shares with the film's quirky... read more »
This year, get your friends together for an Oscar viewing party complete with award worthy finger foods and cocktail recipes.
This year, get your friends together for an Oscar viewing party complete with award worthy finger foods and cocktail recipes.
Nominated films for the 84th Annual Academy Awards include My Week with Marilyn, Moneyball, The Help , Midnight in Paris and Bridesmaids - and all of our Oscar party menu ideas below draw on inspiration from these best of 2012 movies.
While Marilyn, Paris and a quirky bridesmaid make the perfect models for delicious Oscar party cocktails, a vengeful maid, heroic girl and money inspired our Oscar party appetizers.
Pick a few (or all) of your favorites and enjoy with a cast of best friends while watching the stars parade down the red carpet and into the 84th Annual Academy Awards Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Billy Crystal, host of the 2012 Oscars, takes the stage at 8:30PM EST sharp, but you can count on red carpet coverage starting even earlier.


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University at Albany, University of Hartford, UMBC and Stony Brook University will occupy Long Island next weekend, where the 2013 America East Men's Lacrosse Championship will take place May 2-4. The tournament field and bracket were settled Saturday, as the Hawks, Retrievers and Seawolves all sealed tournament bids on the regular season's final day.
The 2013 America East Men's Lacrosse Championship, the first played at a single site since 2009, will be held at Stony Brook's Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, N.Y. Semifinal action will take place on Thursday, May 2 with No. 2 Hartford facing No. 3 UMBC at 4:30 p.m. in the first semifinal, followed by No. 1 Albany battling No. 4 Stony Brook at 7 p.m. in the nightcap. The two winners will face off for the league title on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. with the winner earning a trip the NCAA Tournament, where America East teams have won three games since 2007.
High-definition video streams of the semifinals will air for free on AmericaEast.com Thursday while the championship game will air on ESPNU on Saturday.
Albany (11-4, 5-0 AE), the 10th-ranked team in the nation, will be the top seed for the America East Championship for the fourth time overall and first since 2007. Winners of seven of their last eight games, the Great Danes capped off their second perfect America East season, and first since 2002, with a 21-12 win at Stony Brook (Box Score). The top scoring team in the nation averaging 15.8 goals per game, Albany got 14 points from Miles Thompson, including five goals and nine assists, the most by any player in league history in a conference game.
Hartford (7-6, 3-2 AE) will make its third-straight America East Championship appearance and seeks its second America East title in three years. The Hawks, who are seeded second for the third-straight season, earned a tournament bid with a 17-11 win over Vermont (4-10, 1-4 AE) (Box Score) behind a career-high seven goals from Kevin O'Shea. Hartford outscored UVM, 6-2, in the fourth quarter to seal the outcome.
UMBC (6-7, 3-2 AE) earned its 10th America East Championship bid in as many seasons in the league, beating Binghamton (5-9, 1-4 AE), 10-9, on Pat Young's goal with 1:18 left (Box Score). The Retrievers, who are seeded third for the tournament, scored four of the game's final five goals after trailing 8-6 late in the third quarter. Young led the Retrievers with four scores.
Stony Brook (7-8, 2-2 AE), the tournament host, will appear in its 12th America East Championship in as many seasons in the league. Winners of three of the last four conference titles, the Seawolves beat Binghamton last week to position themselves for the tournment spot and got into the field by virtue of Vermont and Binghamton losing Saturday.
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What is the Motorist Information Sign Program? The program is designed to direct travelers to gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, tourist activities and 24-hour pharmacies. WSDOT installs and maintains the blue back panel, the business provides the logo sign.
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Good Lord man.... you've had your morning coffee, haven't you! Think I should have had mine before attempting to read your post.
I think what you are saying is, Paul Pierce encapsulates the Celtic way and can be the steadying influenence and driving force that leads to #18. That Paul Pierce, to borrow from the University of Michigan, is a "Celtic Man" embodying what it is and means to be a Celtic.
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I think Pierce has come a long way since KG showed up. But since KG showed up, in their own ways they not Allen and not Rondo (until perhaps now) the two of them call the tune.
I frankly do not see another title with them playing, but, having them do their best, and retire at the right time is about the most I can ask for now.
Titles are harder to win now then Bird's time. Bird's time harder then Cowens, and Russells time much easier then Bird or KG/PP's time. So don't count their greatness in titles. Both rank in the all time great Celts.
6/27/09: We expect [Rondo] to play by the rules and be a leader as a point guard. We need him to be more of a leader, Ainge said. There were just a couple situations where he was late this year, I dont know if he was sitting in his car, but showed up late and the rest of the team was there. We have team rules and you have to be on time. He was fined for being late, he said he was stuck in traffic, and its just unacceptable.
told you all since 2010 he was a toolbag.....
This Celtic team runs off K. Garnett and R. Rondo. Garnett's heart/ passion, Rondo speed/ quickness.
I don't know how much P. Pierce has left? Kobe Bryant seems to have a lot more than P. Pierce, and Kobe played longer than Paul.
Maybe Kobe wants it more, maybe Kobe has better discipline, better offseason, better practice at his craft.
Not comparing Paul to Kobe, just using an example.
Yes, P. Pierce will go down as a great celtic, but he's not playing #5 spot, rebounding 15 boards game, closing out games, and that's what 2012 Celtics need to get to NBA Finals.
PS_ I do love the Bird's days also Matty
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- How do cross-cultural programs balance the goal of ensuring students a safe, but also rewarding and unique, exchange experience? In what instances have safety measures hindered a program's ability to provide students comprehensive access to local communities?
The interdisciplinary field of international education provides a unique opportunity to address these topics from a variety of academic and practical perspectives. Participants from any discipline are encouraged to apply. By bringing together scholars, researchers, and practitioners, we hope to come to new understandings of the nature of our work in the field and in the classroom.
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The stripes and ridges on every tiger's skin and cheeks are like a human beings' fingerprints; the patterns and details in people's fingerprints are completely unique to the individual. The fingerprints of all the people alive today, and all those who ever lived in the past, are different to one another. In the same way that human beings' fingerprints all have different patterns, and can be used to identify them, so the stripes on the tiger belong to a single individual alone.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed satan.The kingdom of the heavens and earth belongs to Allah.He creates whatever He wills. He gives daughters to whoever He wishes; and He gives sons to whoever He wishes; (Surah Ash-Shura, 49)2011-07-02 17:24:49


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Keeper Blog
- Beastly Bogus #2
By: Stephanie Buckley, Animal Keeper
Here's your second dose of animal "Myth Busters" to shake up your world. Remember, we are chock full of fascinating, fun, and sometimes totally useless animal facts where we will separate truth from tall tales.Read More
- Operant Conditioning
By: Stephen Taylor, Animal Keeper I
30 Oct
Here at the Hattiesburg Zoo we train many of our animals to perform certain behaviors for the keepers. Though many of you all teach your pets at home how to perform 'Tricks', the behaviors the animals at the zoo learn aide in veterinary procedures and everyday health checks. The animal staff at the Hattiesburg Zoo use operant conditioning to train the animals.Read More
- Not All Animals Are Meant To Be Pets
By: Jeremy Cumpton, Animal Keeper
11 Oct
While I do enjoy thinking that most people come to the Hattiesburg Zoo to see not only me but also my favorite creature, the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, I have sadly come to the realization that this is not always the case. Most people come to look at the amazing and beautiful animals that are here at the zoo.Read More
- Sexual Dimorphism
By: Hanna Miller, Zoo Keeper
27 Sep
Sexual dimorphism is defined as the difference in morphology, or shape, between the two different sexes of a species. Many animals also display differences in size, color, and extra structures. There are several reasons for this difference, which all help these animals survive and pass on their genes.Read More
- Animal Enrichment
By: Jenn Trevis, Animal Keeper
13 Sep
Have you ever walked by the Cotton-Top Tamarin exhibit and noticed them snuggled up in a basket of hay, or walked past the South American yard and noticed a log full of branches? These are just two different types of enrichment that some of our animals get every day.Read More
- Beastly Bogus #1
By: Stephanie Buckley, Animal Keeper
24 Aug
As keepers, it is not only our job, but our passion to learn as much as we can about animals. We are chock full of fascinating, fun, and sometimes totally useless animal facts. We are so focused on learning and the truth that we often forget about many widely excepted "false truths" about the animal world, until they are brought up to us by other people. Today, I'm going to rock your world! I'm going to give you 4 commonly known "facts" about animals, and separate the truth from the tall tale.Read More
- Summer Heat
By: Corissa Boaman, Animal Keeper
13 Aug
Summer is in full force here in Mississippi. Not only does this mean it is hot for the people at the zoo, but for the animals as well. Luckily, all of the animals here at the Hattiesburg Zoo can handle warmer climates. That is why we don't have any polar bears or snow leopards at the zoo, they would have a hard time handling this summer heat.Read More
- A Day As A Keeper
By: Corissa Boaman, Associate Keeper
24 Jun
Ever wonder what exactly a day in the life of a zookeeper entails? It is quite the busy day that's for sure. First thing when we all get to work, we have a quick 'pre-meeting' with our Animal Curator; the person that oversees care for the animals.Read More
- In Memory of Tigger
By: Stephanie Buckley, Associate Keeper
16 Jun
This blog is in memoriam of Tigger, our Siberian tiger. She spent her entire seventeen years at the Hattiesburg zoo, and in her time here, she had a profound impact on so many people! The guests loved her, and the keepers love to see the guests' affection for her, like the little girl who brings her toy tiger with her every time she comes to see her, and the family who brought flowers for her after they heard she passed.Read More
- Mississippi Alligators
By: Jeremy Cumpton, Associate Keeper
With the weather warming up everyone is getting their groove back, especially our American alligators! During the winter alligators will go through brumation, which is similar to hibernation but not as severe. During this time they rarely move out of the water. But now, these apex predators are becoming more and more active during the day, which means that feeding time is just around the corner and you will be able to start watching them munch down on some delicious delicacies such as raw chicken, YUM!Read More


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Another great product from Ride
By Thomas
from Bellingham, Wa
About Me Intermediate
Comments about Ride Machete Wide Snowboard 2013:
Having recently purchased this board, I can simply say I am extremely happy with the purchase. I was originally riding a Burton Bullet which i loved, but i wanted a board that was in between the float of a rocker board and the aggression of a camber board, hence where the Ride Machete comes in.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Ben
from Detroit, MI
About Me Advanced
I ride this board with Ride Capo bindings. I've only been out a few times since I purchased this board, but so far I love the combination, especially after getting them on clearance. I'm still tweaking the binding set up, but can already tell that I'm going to love this board.
Sweet ride
By OutdoorzDude
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Nice, smooth ride, good balance and speed. Carves well and forgiving on jumps.
Awesome experience
By Ted
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Bought the board for my son as a gift. Knew the machete board but was uncertain about size so I called and had all questions answered in minutes by competent salesman. Very easy purchase, very good price, very good product. Thanks EVO.
By Tony
from San Jose
After much waiting, finally took my machete out for the first time. I'm coming off a K2 Viper 163w and the difference was night and day. The machete is much more playful. It was what I wanted in a board since I plan to hit more park features this season. All around great board. Felt real stable bombing down the mountain.
super sexy
By edgesmith
from mass
Not thrilled with a couple of little high spots on the base. Looks kind of like a factory second or blem board. Other than that, I'm excited to rip it.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
By Jake
from Flagstaff, Arizona
Great board, awesome to ride, great graphics, and overall great purchase!
Ride Machete 2013
By Haladafs
from IL
Board looks sharp! Looks way better in person over the online photos.


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i heard waster shits out gold ingots and can run at mach 4
i heard waster shits out gold ingots and can run at mach 4
it sucks that u admited that your R sucks. because i was going to say it.
how the fuck u gonna say that the name is the weakst one.Originally posted by DeRiVe OnEr@Mar 7 2006, 09:54 AM
I like that name throw in that blackbook....dont like the other ones
TEE's throw is mad steezy. and look at WHAT's H and A! common dude. what got the gnarliest throw up H ever. yeah i said it EVER. someone post a sicker H and ill retact my words.
i love that throw with the mad face (tee is it?)
this is TEE. i know is had to see its more of his symbol. like prince. but more blacker.
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brooklyns finest
oh wtf theres a name in Brooklin
this IS the name in brooklin..
wow a little tiny fillin where u used bucket paint. a waste perhaps?
almost novel even!
"Why do you just strap a mattress to your back!" "Face down, ass up, i want to destroy something beautiful!"-The Acacia Strain
nah son. i didnt use bucket paint. some guy that was there before had some shit he used black bucket paint with and i went over it. with my black can and saved some paint out of it by just covering the areas that was not black for the fill. and its not that small about 5 feet or 6 long maybe 2,2 and half high.Originally posted by Carl@Mar 8 2006, 10:33 AM
wow a little tiny fillin where u used bucket paint. a waste perhaps?
next time you may want to try and figure this shit out first before you go and open your mouth on the internet and look like an idiot.
BROOKLYN! not brooklin <_<Originally posted by JadedSketches@Mar 7 2006, 11:38 PM
this IS the name in brooklin..
MY PENIS IS ONE INCH!
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MY PENIS IS ONE INCH!
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Loved the pictures!! He is beautiful and so are you. You can do this. Yours string mamma and Atlas loves you.
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He is beautiful!!! Thinking of you and hoping you're feeling better (and sleeping better soon). I admire your honesty through this difficult time and I'm so happy you're getting help.
Hey there Mama! I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. Hope all is well!
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Amazing kudos for you for reaching out for help and acknowledging the severity of what is going on. I am a clinical social worker and have worked in pscyhiatric hospitals; I am only saying this to let you know that I have seen the pain and courage people face and it is a sign of true courage that you went to seek help and are continuing to seek help. Now on to your current dilemma: I would encourage you to not make any life changing decisions about your son at this present time. You are in the depths of what sounds like a tremendous depression and I feel it would be not wise to make any huge life decisions in the current state that you are in. The first thing you need to consider is safety-- the safety of both YOU and your son. Please make sure there are supportive people around you, to take care of your needs and your sons. It sounds like your parents are there to help and your husband. Please try to be honest with them about how you are feeling and let them know if you feel suicidal and or want to hurt yourself or your son. Also, I think it would be helpful to find the suicidal (free) hotline in your state/county-- just google "suicidal hotline in ___" and it will bring up the number. There are trained people ready to provide support to you and this will not automatically lead to a 911 call-- as it is anonymous. Of course, I would also encourage you to seek 911 assistance (despite fear over insurance) if you feel dangerous. Overall I would advise you to a)set up a plan now to have your son largely cared for by other people, even if that means you living somewhere else so as to work on stabilizing yourself and getting back to health. It might be triggering for you to be around your son and so to have a safe distance from him might be helpful. So take the distance you need and get into the therapy/med management you are signed up for. When you start therapy, please be honest about everything. This is the only way your therapist can help you. Please make sure you feel a connection to your therapist - it is helpful to interview 2 or 3 people often. There are a lot of different medicaitons on the market-- so it is possible to find something that does not cause you to feel increased aggression. Again please be honest about this with your psychiatrist so s/he can try different medications. It may be that when you stabilize you feel still feel the same way about your son. Or, it may be that once you are lifted out of the cloud of depression, you feel differently. Remember, even if you don't feel the instant love-connection thing with your son after you are stabilized, this doesn't automatically mean that it is not possible. The attachment and love grows over time- not everyone feels this immediately (I didn't feel it strongly at first, either). Also remember it is against the law to get fired from your job for mental health reasons. And, if you do end up deciding adoption after really making sure this is what you want to do....know that it is possible for adopted people to understand that their mother/parents did the best they could yet for whatever reason could not keep them- and this is okay. I know this for sure, I am adopted. (also, there are different types of adoption-- you can keep an adoption "open" which means you an have contact with your child throughout his life, or closed which means there is not contact or something in between- to be decided by you with the help of an adoption professional...so just saying that even if your family cannot adopt him, you can still have the connection. Also I would highly recommend letting your in laws know what is going on if you begin to seriously consider adoption.)
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text: OverviewBack to top Reebok - inColor Digital Pedometer Grey - Item# :117254UPC# :095121314006 Brand:Reebok Ship Weight:0.20 Reebok - inColor Digital Pedometer Grey Whether wanting to simply track your daily walking or tracking the steps to your fitness goals inColor Digital Pedometer is the perfect choice to track your progress. Functions include: Step Counter Distance Tracker Speed Monitor Calorie Monitor Features include: 4 Color Display 3D Digital Sensor Pace Assist MEO Privacy Tone Track Detachable clip included Frequently Asked Questions General Questions What is Reebok's Mission Statement?Reebok's mission is to always challenge and lead through creativity.At Reebok, we see the world a little differently and throughout our history have made our mark when we've had the courage to challenge convention. Reebok creates products and marketing programs that reflect the brand's unlimited creative potential. When did the adidas acquisition of Reebok officially close?On January 31, 2006, the adidas acquisition of Reebok officially closed. Who is the President of Reebok?The President of Reebok International Ltd. is Uli Becker. Where are Reebok's regional offices located?Amsterdam (EMEA), Montreal (Canada), Hong Kong (Asia Pacific) and Mexico City (Latin America). The World Headquarters is located in Canton, Massachusetts, USA. How many employees does Reebok have?Reebok employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide. What is the warranty/return policy on Reebok product?Reebok footwear used for its intended purpose has an expected life of 9-12 months or 300-500 miles. They stand behind the quality of their product and have made accommodations with their authorized retailers to accept defective products. The store where you purchased your Reebok product will make the decision on your return and we will support this decision. If for any reason the retailer is unable to assist you or you live too far away from the retailer please write to us at the address listed below and explain your situation: Reebok International Ltd.PO Box 1060Lancaster, PA 17573 Upon receipt of your letter we will provide a prompt response to you, outlining the company's response to your situation. About ReebokReebok is an American-inspired, global brand that creates and markets sports and lifestyle products built upon a strong heritage and authenticity in sports, fitness and women's categories. The brand is committed to designing products and marketing programs that reflect creativity and the desire to constantly challenge the status quo. Reebok's Vision Fulfilling Potential Reebok is dedicated to providing each and every athlete - from professional athletes to recreational runners to kids on the playground - with the opportunity, the products, and the inspiration to achieve what they are capable of. We all have the potential to do great things. As a brand, Reebok has the unique opportunity to help consumers, athletes and artists, partners and employees fulfill their true potential and reach heights they may have thought un-reachable. Reebok's Mission Always Challenge and Lead through CreativityAt Reebok, we see the world a little differently and throughout our history have made our mark when we've had the courage to challenge convention. Reebok creates products and marketing programs that reflect the brand's unlimited creative potential. Reebok's Positioning Celebrate Individuality in Sport and LifeReebok understands that people are, above all, unique. Reebok's positioning reflects this; celebrating the distinct qualities that make people who they are - their unique points of view, their individual style and their remarkable talents and accomplishments. Reebok celebrates their individuality, their authenticity and the courage it takes to forge their own path to greatness. While some may call them crazy or eccentric, Reebok calls them visionary and original. Reebok's Purpose To Empower Global Youth to Fulfill their Potential Commitment to Corporate Responsibility is an important legacy and hallmark of the Reebok brand. For two decades, Human Rights, through the Reebok Human Rights program, was the primary focus of this effort. Reebok has expanded on what had been built and created a Global Corporate Citizenship platform with a purpose for the brand that will help underprivileged, underserved youth around the world fulfill their potential and live healthy, active lives. Reebok's Brand Territory Having Fun Staying in ShapeHaving Fun Staying in Shape comes to life through a fun, bold, provocative manner expressed through fresh, eye catching imagery signed off with a unique 'Reeword.' The tone and manner allows the consumer to look at sport and lifestyle through our lens of 'Ree.' 1890-1930's J.W. Foster and Spikes of FireReebok's United Kingdom-based ancestor company was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So, in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes. The family-owned business proudly made the running shoes worn in the 1924 Summer Games by the athletes celebrated in the film "Chariots of Fire." 1950-1980 A Gazelle Named Reebok, A Company on the MoveIn 1958, two of the founder's grandsons started a companion company that came to be known as Reebok, named for an African gazelle. In 1979, Paul Fireman, a partner in an outdoor sporting goods distributorship, spotted Reebok shoes at an international trade show. He negotiated for the North American distribution license and introduced three running shoes in the U.S. that year. At $60, they were the most expensive running shoes on the market. 1980'sBy 1981, Reebok's sales exceeded $1.5 million, but a dramatic move was planned for the next year. In 1982, Reebok introduced the first athletic shoe designed especially for women; a shoe for a hot new fitness exercise called aerobic dance. The shoe was called the Freestyle™, and with it Reebok anticipated and encouraged three major trends that transformed the athletic footwear industry: the aerobic exercise movement, the influx of women into sports and exercise and the acceptance of well-designed athletic footwear by adults for street and casual wear. Explosive growth followed, which Reebok fueled with new product categories, making Reebok an industry leader. In the midst of surging sales in 1985, Reebok completed its initial public offering (stock symbol is NYSE: RBK). A year later, Reebok made its first strategic acquisition, The Rockport Company. Rockport was a pioneer in using advanced materials and technologies in traditional shoes and the first company to engineer walking comfort in all types of dress and casual shoes. In the late 1980s, Reebok began an aggressive expansion into overseas markets and Reebok products are now available in more than 170 countries and are sold through a network of independent and Reebok-owned distributors. Creating innovative products that generate excitement in the marketplace has been a central corporate strategy ever since Reebok introduced the Freestyle. In the late 1980s, a particularly productive period began with The Pump™ technology and continues today, with breakthrough concepts and technologies for numerous sports and fitness activities. 1990'sIn 1992, Reebok began a transition from a company identified principally with fitness and exercise to one equally involved in sports by creating several new footwear and apparel products for football, baseball, soccer, track and field and other sports. That same year, Reebok began its partnership with golfer Greg Norman, resulting in the creation of The Greg Norman Collection. In the late 1990s, Reebok made a strategic commitment to align its brand with a select few of the world's most talented, exciting and cutting-edge athletes. Since then, the company has focused on those athletes who represent the top echelon of sports and fitness. 2000In 2000, Reebok and the National Football League announced an exclusive partnership that serves as a foundation of the NFL's consumer products business. The NFL granted a long-term exclusive license to Reebok beginning in the 2002 NFL season to manufacture, market and sell NFL licensed merchandise for all 32 NFL teams. The license includes on-field uniforms, sideline apparel, practice apparel and an NFL-branded footwear and apparel collection. 2001In 2001, Reebok formed a long-term strategic partnership with the National Basketball Association under which Reebok designs, manufactures, sells and markets licensed merchandise for the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Basketball Development League (NBDL), the NBA's minor league. Reebok secured the exclusive rights to supply and market all on-court apparel, including uniforms, shooting shirts, warm-ups, authentic and replica jerseys and practice gear for all NBA, WNBA and NBDL teams. Reebok also had exclusive rights, with limited exceptions, to design, manufacture, market and sell headwear, T-shirts, fleece and other apparel products for all teams in most channels of distributions. In 2006, Reebok transferred the NBA rights to the adidas Brand. 2002In 2002, Reebok launched Rbk – a collection of street-inspired footwear and apparel hook-ups designed for the young man and woman who demand and expect the style of their gear to reflect the attitude of their lives: cool and edgy, authentic and aspirational. Inspired by street fashion, Rbk's marketing is culturally relevant as well. With many of the industry's most marketable and valuable sports assets on its roster, Reebok rolled-out an integrated marketing campaign that fused together sports, music, technology and entertainment, and was designed to connect the Reebok Brand to millions of new consumers around the world. The global marketing campaign was launched in early 2002 and featured select Reebok athletes paired with some of the music industry's most successful hip-hop and rap artists. Reebok tapped into something the industry had not yet seen, and became a pioneer in the fusion of sports, music and technology. 20032003 was a landmark year for Rbk. Reebok formed an unprecedented partnership with rap musician Jay-Z, which included the design and marketing of the "S. Carter Collection by Rbk," which launched in April. With the partnership, Jay-Z became the first non-athlete to have a signature athletic footwear collection. The launch of Jay Z's first shoe was extremely successful around the world. Later that year, Reebok teamed up with another superstar of the rap world, 50 Cent. The result was the equally successful "G Unit Collection by Rbk." 2004In 2004, Reebok became the world's leading producer of hockey apparel and equipment with its acquisition of The Hockey Company. The Hockey Company's brands, CCM, Koho and Jofa, are among the most respected in the sport. Reebok has a long-term licensing agreement with the National Hockey League, under which the company serves as the supplier of authentic "on-ice" game jerseys to all 30 NHL teams. It also has the exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture and market authentic, replica and practice jerseys using the names and logos of the NHL and its teams. Reebok also has exclusive agreements with the Canadian Hockey League, the American Hockey League and the East Coast Hockey League. 2005In early 2005, Reebok launched Rbk Hockey, a new and innovative line of ultra-high performance hockey equipment, sticks and skates and signed hockey phenom Sidney Crosby, who has lived up to his billing as the league's next great player. In two short years, Rbk Hockey has become one of the most visible and in-demand hockey brands on the market. In 2005, Reebok launched its largest global integrated marketing and advertising campaign in nearly a decade. "I Am What I Am" is a multi-faceted campaign which links all of the brand's marketing and advertising efforts under the "I Am What I Am" umbrella. The campaign encourages young people to embrace their own individuality by celebrating their contemporary heroes. Celebrities featured in the campaign include music icons Jay-Z, Daddy Yankee and 50 Cent; top athletes Allen Iverson, Donovan McNabb, Curt Schilling, Kelly Holmes, Iker Casillas and Yao Ming; screen stars Lucy Liu, John Leguizamo and Christina Ricci; and skateboarder Stevie Williams. 2006In January 2006, adidas-Salomon AG acquired Reebok, forever altering the worldwide sporting goods industry landscape. Shortly after the close of the acquisition, Reebok Chairman and CEO Paul Fireman announced he was leaving the company to pursue other interests, and Paul Harrington was named President and CEO of the Reebok brand. Today, the adidas Group, which includes the adidas, Reebok, TaylorMade-adidas Golf and Rockport brands is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers a broad portfolio of products. Products from the adidas Group are available in virtually every country of the world. Activities of the company and its more than 80 subsidiaries are directed from the Group's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. 2007Reebok launched Run Easy, one of the most comprehensive running campaigns in the brand's history. The goal of the campaign was to inspire consumers around the world to fulfill their potential and celebrate their individuality. The message of the campaign was that while many other brands speak about the "blood, sweat and tears" of running, Reebok celebrated the camaraderie, joy and fun of running – Run Easy. In addition, Reebok's partnership with the National Hockey League took center stage with the unveiling the Rbk Edge Uniform System, a complete, team-wide redesign and re-engineering of the NHL uniform, and the opening of the NHL Powered by Rbk retail store in New York City. Reebok also launched its "There are Two People in Everyone" marketing campaign for the second half of 2007 in select regions. The global marketing campaign highlights Reebok's unique brand point of view of celebrating the individual's balance between sport and life. The campaign, featuring international sport stars such as Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, MS Dohni and Nicole Vaidisova, declared that there is more to an athlete than his or her sport. 2008Reebok's global marketing campaign, 'Your Move' launched in March of 2008 and evolved Reebok's positioning as the brand that celebrates individuality and supports those who choose to do things their way. Expressed as a global brand campaign, 'Your Move' was an invitation to people to do it their way in sport and in life. The 'what's your move?' ad was a literal expression of this philosophy: key assets including Thierry Henry and Alexander Ovechkin showed us their moves and invited consumers to show us theirs. In the summer of 2008, Reebok and driving ace Lewis Hamilton announced a multi-year partnership at a spectacular 3-D event in Amsterdam, home of Reebok's European Headquarters. At the event, Reebok unveiled "The Athlete within the Driver," gave media a rare insight into Hamilton's demanding fitness regime. Hamilton revealed how Reebok's Smoothfit training footwear and apparel range helped him to train better than ever before. 2009In February 2009, Reebok launched the Jukari Fit to Fly workout, the first in a series of initiatives to come out of a new, long-term partnership with Cirque du Soleil. Jukari Fit to Fly makes fitness fun again by introducing a new way to move. The workout has been created on a specially-designed piece of equipment called the FlySet. The result is a workout that gives the sensation of flying while strengthening and lengthening the body through cardio, strength, balance and core training. Also in 2009, Reebok launched EasyTone footwear. Featuring first-of-its-kind balance pod technology, the shoe's proprietary technology was invented by a former NASA engineer. 2010In 2010, Reebok launched ZigTech, designed to conserve and return energy to the athlete for a soft and springy ride. The one-of-a-kind ZigTech bottom unit features an innovative, lightweight foam that is engineered into a dramatic, geometric, zig-zag shape. The unique zig-shaped sole absorbs the impact of heel strike and sends a wave of energy along the length of the shoe to help propel the athlete forward with each step. The brand also announced its long-term partnership with NBA standout John Wall. The point guard for the Washington Wizards debuted the ZigSlash during the 2011-2012 NBA season. 2011In 2011, Reebok formed a long-term alliance with one of the biggest fitness movements of our time, CrossFit. This movement is an experience that eliminates the anonymity of the big gym; involves a Fun and motivating community and the program delivers incredible results. Reebok also announced its long-term partnership with producer, artist and designer Swizz Beatz. Swizz brings his innovation, fashion design, music and artistic talents to help launch the 2011 Reethym of Lite campaign. Additionally, Reebok also launched RealFlex, a first-of-its-kind running and training shoe designed to promote natural movement. RealFlex features 76 independent sensors on the bottom of the shoe strategically positioned to twist, bend, expand and support to help athletes' feet move naturally.


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If you want it or need it, God knows it's gotta be on Craigslist. I think of it as another way to save money, to consume less, to recycle and reuse. For all of that and a feeling of camaraderie with my fellow penny pincher, the shining star of the 'List is the "Barter" area.


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