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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - Ondra and Dalibor RAW - FULL CONTACT
Ondra and Dalibor RAW - FULL CONTACT
Ondra Krahul has decided to take a bath. In a room adorned with candles and with the bath covered in a white sheet it looks rather exotic. Removing his underwear Ondra steps into the batch and begins to wash his legs. Then he sits in the water, with his legs hanging out of the bath. He continues to wash himself as Dalibor Janek arrives. He is in just his underwear too. Squatting down he reaches into the water with a hand, taking a sponge, and begins to wash Ondra. He washes all over Ondra's chest and then he reaches forward to kiss him. As he kisses Dalibor reaches forward and takes hold of Ondra's cock and begins to wank it. As he wanks he nibbles as Ondra's neck. Ondra lifts himself up and rests his ass on the edge of the bath, his hard cock coming into view. Dalibor quickly goes down on that big cock and sucks on it. He also sucks the balls into his mouth, enjoying the nice clean taste. Dalibor is hard too and he stands and presents his cock to Ondra who eagerly begins to suck on it. As he sucks he wanks his own big cock, keeping it nice and hard. Dalibor then moves again, this time so that he can rim Ondra's hot ass hole. Having enjoyed the rimming Ondra is more turned on then ever and climbs out of the bath so that he can slide his dick into Dalibors hot, tight ass. That big cock slides effortlessly in and out of Dalibor's ass, working the hole real well. Dalibor turns over and rests on the edge of the bath with Ondra fucking him missionary style. Dalibor wanks on his throbbing cock as his ass take a good hard pounding. The guys move again, this time so that Dalibor can sits his ass down on that cock and ride it. He continues to ride the dick until Ondra is ready to blow. Dalibor gets into position so that Ondras load can shoot all over his face. Then he takes the spent cock into his mouth and cleans it off very nicely.
... more about Ondra and Dalibor RAW - FULL CONTACT further in this newsletter
Our Coming Soon Set Preview
We brought newcomer Nicklas Boris in for s screentest, with Danek Rovny. After an brief interview the guys get right into things by starting to kiss each other. Their hands also feel each other's cock through the underwear. Danek then moves down and kisses Nicklas' nipples. Nicklas gets onto his knees and continues kissing as he releases Danek's hard cock from his undies. He helps him off with the undies so we can see the cock completely. As they continue to kiss Danek does the same for Nicklas so both dick, already rock hard, are in view. Nicklas moves so that he can hold both cocks in one hand and gently wank them. He slides down and kisses and then sucks on Danek's cock. He moves again, really stretching his legs so that Danek can suck him. He licks the cock and balls and sucks it right into his mouth. Then he positions his head so that he can lick at Nicklas' hot hole too. When it is nice and wet Nicklas moves so that he can sit down on Danek's throbbing cock. His gorgeous, hairy ass slides down over the cock and Danek begins to fuck that tight hole. His cock fucks in and out of Nicklas ass, really turning him on. His cock throbs as he enjoys the feeling of the dick in his ass. Soon he cant hold back and his cock starts to cum, releasing his juice all over Danek's belly. Nicklas is still turned on and rides on that cock a while before they change positions with Danek standing behind him and fucking nice and deep. His cock really works that hole and another change, to missionary, has Nicklas wanking himself again as he is fucked. Soon he shoots another load of cum while Danek is deep inside him. Then Nicklas kneels in front of Danek to take his cum and to suck the cock to completely drain it. What a great scene, Nicklas certainly passed his test with ease.
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Prague is still cold, but snow is melting. Perhaps last weekend saw the last major snowstorm of the season. Marc has returned to Holland. Miro is on his second week of vacation in the Land of Oz. Boris, Pavel and Franky are holding down the studio for this week's shoots. Good on Miro. In Oz, it's now the middle of summer.
Meanwhile, as promised, today I've posted my final Sneak Look at our Second Wank Party. Do take a look on the Blog:
Ondra Krahul and Dalibor Janek lead off today with a very good duo. They are followed by Samuel Herzog's Massage, Ivo Kouzelny in a very erotic helping hand and Vlado Dluhos' session stills.
We have some very good castees as well today. Michal Nikles, Patrik Sova, Karel Hanz and Petr Kanec That is a very good selection today. My pick will go to Michal Nikles.
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Fero Stylak vs Milan Perger
Two hunks, Milan Perger and Fero Stylak are our wrestling buddies in this scene. They really get to grips with each other, naked, as they grapple and fight for a victory. The rounds seem to fly by as we watch them, cocks and asses on full display. At one point the oil comes out and they coat each other with it before returning to the wrestling. Victory is eventually achieved and the guys settle down to wank off. We watch to see who will be first to shoot, and it's not long before we find out, Milan. Then Fero dumps a very good load too to finish off a great video.
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I'm taking a lunch break here at my actual job at Georgia Tech, and starting to really think about Cornerstone, so I figured I'd go ahead and get started with the blogging. The fest is one of my most anticipated weeks of the year, and now that work is (kind of) starting to wind down in advance of my vacation, I'm ready to get on the road. This is my lucky 13th Cornerstone in a row, so I've got the packing and planning down to a science at this point. (And let me say that the rise of the iPod has made life a lot easier – no more agonizing over which 60 CDs to pack up and bring – I've got a couple weeks' worth of music in my pocket!)
I'm almost ready to finalize and print the DIY fest program that my friends and I make every year to help us find new bands (and make sure we don't miss old faves, though there are always some disappointing conflicts). I'm making plans with the guys that are riding with me about when we're leaving and where we're eating. I'm starting to think about what extra stuff I want to load onto my iPod for the 13 hour drive, and what kinds of playlists I need to make. I've printed out a bunch of fliers for my friend Jeff's band to hang up around the fest (so if you see a guy with long hair taping up Jeff Elbel + Ping fliers, come say hi!). So yeah, other than actually packing up the car and hitting the road, I'm about ready to go.
Just a few more days – I can't wait to see all of you on a farm in Illinois!


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I'm still with the Italian guy. We've broken up three times in two months and I can't seem to stay away, even though he insults and disrespects me frequently, never apologises, and constantly doubts my loyalty. My friends don't like him and I'm losing all credibility because I keep going back. When we split, he doesn't try to fix it, he simply doesn't bother, and I chase. Now we've decided to give things another shot (in other words, I persisted and he merely sat back and enjoyed the attention, giving but the slightest of assents) and I think he's been lying to me about his Tinder use whilst we were split. I don't care, we were split, that's not the problem; but do I really have to add dishonesty to the mix of poo I can't seem to break away from?
I got chlamydia recently and we both got treated but failed to abstain for the 7 day treatment period so we probably both got it again. I missed a period and it's been a horrible pregnancy scare (during the last breakup, which lasted a week) but all tests negative. I'm scared it may be the chlam advancing. I don't want to become infertile.
I feel so hopeless about my relationship with him that I feel ashamed to even try and defend it, but I've got it into my head that he's too good for me and that's why I'm tolerating so much from him; I suddenly need him to like me because otherwise I'm unworthy. He can be sweet and he's very much a 'man's man' - will pay for dinner and open doors and do all that stuff. Fancies himself some kind of Scarface/Robert De Nero wannabe, swears a lot, but can be very affectionate too. But the biggest thing is just how much I fancy him. He's so so so gorgeous in my eyes, the sex is the best of my life, and I respect him for being the polar opposite of me: where I struggle to draw a line in the sand and stick to anything, once he makes a decision, that's it; he's like a fortress, where I struggle to defend even the smallest boundary. He's one of those guys who thinks it's weakness to pander even when you are in the wrong; I pander even when I'm indefatigably justified.
He's a serious hard worker, and I slack off all the time. I have so much regret over how I didn't try at uni, and how I've been dossing about for around a year. I had these big big ideas about starting a charity and getting a book published, but somehow, I'd find excuses to waste time everyday and nothing has really happened; I haven't achieved anything but my bank balance has been decreasing steadily, and by March, I'm down and out. The clock is constantly ticking and I bury my head in the sand. I saw this amazing charity job the other day but didn't even get invited to the open evening, even though I thought my CV was very impressive for that sort of thing, as I've been involved with volunteering for six years and have won awards and things. So that threw me completely.
I went to an assessment day for a graduate sales role last week and although I made it to the last six, got rejected by the end of the day. That was less of a surprise as the last rejection but served to cement my growing sense of being a loser at life. I'm scared I'm not good enough for any decent job and will run out of money and ultimately not amount to anything.
I was volunteering two days a week for an addiction charity but I kept skipping days because I'd spent the night before with Italy and can't seem to sleep well when I'm with him. So eventually I just gave up going in altogether and I feel I've let them down too.
I'm scared my friends will stop being my friends because they keep trying to support me through separating from this guy but I keep going back. He just impresses me so much, with his no-BS attitude and work ethic and good dress sense and overall badassness. But the flipside is that he can be rude and abrasive and he's not exactly a soft and cuddly kinda guy... except when we're alone together in bed and then he's exceptionally soft and cuddly which is what I cling to when he treats me bad.
Everything seems so hopeless right now. My relationship will probably not get better although I'll keep trying. Even if it does, my friends will never accept him now, and he won't give a monkeys about that. They've been appalled by some of the things he's said to me. And by now I wish I hadn't said anything ever about him, but it's typical approval-seeking behaviour. I want to prove to everyone how sorted I am with my super cool Italian bf and budding career. But nothing could be further from the truth right now.
I want to believe that if I make a special effort to try and understand him and not annoy him, he'll do the same for me and maybe there is a happy ending here somewhere. Sometimes he says things that make me believe, like when I told him about the pregnancy scare (and I thought he'd get mad!), he said he would definitely come with me to the clinic either way (without me having to ask) and even said that there's a part of him that would want to keep it..! He seems very future-orientated, serious about settling down, and all that stuff. I just hope that my flippant dumping him three times now hasn't knocked me out of the running for that. :/
This post has no particular structure or conclusive question. I just feel quite lost and down and ashamed right now.


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Dr. BBQ can calm a 'fever' with Super Bowl recipes
Ray Lampe
Mac and Cheese Soup
'The NFL Gameday Cookbook'
Doenee's Nutella Bars
'The NFL Gameday Cookbook'
Fish Tacos
'The NFL Gameday Cookbook'
What: Appearances and cooking demos by the author of "The NFL Gameday Cookbook"
When and where:
• Noon-2 p.m. Friday, Giant Eagle, Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler
• 4-6 p.m., Market District, Robinson
Cost: Free
For a city with a serious case of Super Bowl fever, the doctor is in -- and he's making a house call.
Ray Lampe -- affectionately known as Dr. BBQ -- has the prescription for Steelers fans who will be hosting get-togethers this weekend for the big game. What better way to "feed a fever" than with enough snacks and beverages to make it through four quarters of football and a post-game victory celebration.
He'll be offering some last-minute tips for serving winning crowd-pleasing party foods in two local appearances this weekend.
Lampe's cookbook, "The NFL Gameday Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Feed the Hungriest Football Fan from Preseason to the Super Bowl" (Chronicle Books, $24.95), outlines recipes for barbecued beef brisket, chicken, pulled pork, rack of lamb -- and even barbecued bologna, which he says is a delicacy in the South.
A Chicago native, he can empathize with Pittsburgh football fans who brave the most inclement weather to cheer on their team and become "weekend tailgate warriors" in stadium parking lots such as Heinz Field.
"I tailgated at Soldier Field for years. I understand," he says.
For those fans who opt to celebrate in front of the TV with kitchen-cooked treats, Dr. BBQ includes recipes for a variety of salsas, entrees and desserts. He suggests preparing foods ahead of time. When guests first arrive, offer dips with veggies or crackers and maybe some cookies or other sweet treats. While they munch and watch the pre-game show, the cook can work on getting the real food ready.
"One of my favorite recipes in my book is for Mac and Cheese Soup," he says.
His salsa selections range from a sweet citrus salsa that utilizes the supremes -- the tender flesh between the membrane -- of an orange and a lime, to his Screaming Yellow Salsa -- heavy on the bell peppers, garlic and habanero chile -- and Sweet Sticky Barbecue Salsa, which adds honey and lime to plum tomatoes, barbecue sauce and three kinds of hot peppers for a spicy kick.
"Homemade salsas are so much better than the stuff you buy in a jar," Lampe says. "And you can make them ahead and take them out when it's time."
The chef and author credits his grandmother for his early interest in cooking. For barbecue, it was his good friend, Bruce, he says, who signed them up for his first rib-cooking contest in downtown Chicago.
Lampe spent 25 years in the family trucking business until he decided to leave the Windy City for warmer weather to pursue his cooking career.
"It didn't go well the first couple of years," he says, "but it's pretty fun to be me these days."
In addition to four other cookbooks, Dr. BBQ has appeared on the Food Network, where he was a judge on the series "Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri" and was featured on the show "Best Thing I Have Ever Ate." His TV and radio appearances include "The Howard Stern Show" and NASCAR Sirius Radio.
Mac and Cheese Soup
This is a hearty and tasty soup that will be a favorite on those cold game days. This recipe is from "The NFL Gameday Cookbook."
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon
- Vegetable oil
- 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 can (14 ounces) vegetable broth
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon premium chile powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 4 cups (1 pound) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups dried elbow macaroni, cooked
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Cut the bacon strips into quarters. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove it to paper towels to drain.
Add a little oil to the pan if needed, then add the onion. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the onion is soft and lightly browned, for about 5 minutes more. Add the flour and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Add the milk, chile powder, pepper and mustard.
Return the soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the cheese and bacon and continue cooking and stirring until well blended, for about 4 minutes. Add the macaroni and return to a simmer. Remove from the heat and serve, sprinkling with parsley.
Makes 8 servings
Doenee's Nutella Bars
"Doenee is my sister," Lampe says. "Her real name is Denise, but when we were very young, I couldn't say Denise, so I mumbled Doenee when I called her, and the name stuck. This is her recipe, and they're great game-day food."
This recipe is from "The NFL Gameday Cookbook."
- Shortening to grease pan
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- Lightly grease a 9- by 13-inch pan.
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the corn syrup, sugar and Nutella, stirring often until the sugar is melted. Remove from the heat and add the cereal. Toss well, coating all of the cereal. Transfer the mixture to the pan and push down to form an even layer in the pan.
Let cool for 30 minutes and cut into bars.
Makes 20 bars.
Fish Tacos with Citrus Salsa
This recipe is from "The NFL Gameday Cookbook."
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon premium chile powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound catfish fillets, patted dry with a paper towel (or substitute sole, grouper, tilapia or monkfish)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
- Citrus Salsa (see recipe)
In a small bowl, combine the flour, chile powder, salt and pepper. Dust the fillets on both sides with the flour mixture.
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the fillets in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes when you poke it with a fork. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and break each into a few big pieces.
Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas and top with the Citrus Salsa.
Makes 8 tacos
Citrus Salsa
Using the fruit supremes in this salsa leaves a little texture to the fruit while getting rid of the pith and skin. To make the supremes, cut just the top and bottom off of the fruit, then stand it on one end and cut down the sides, removing the skin to reveal the fruit. All the skin and white pith should be removed. Now, cut the segments out in between the membrane and pull out the tender wedge of flesh known as the supreme.
- 3 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- Supremes of 1 orange, chopped
- Supremes of 1 large lime, chopped
- 3 green onions, white and green parts sliced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove the seeds if you don't want it spicy)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix again before serving.
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PRINCETON, NJ (FEBRUARY, 9, 2007) - ETSU women's tennis suffered a narrow 4-3 loss to the Princeton University Tigers today with the Ladybucs now standing at 2-5 on the season.
The Tigers gained the early lead in the match winning the doubles point. Elena Volobueva (Barcelona, Spain) and Vita Moskoliova (Minsk, Belarus) fell to Kristen Scott and Blakely Ashley 8-0 in the No. 3 position, while Olya Batsula (Minsk Belarus) and Tara Byrne (Johnson City, Tennessee) evened the doubles 1-1 with a convincing win over Sarah Huah and Darcy Robertson 8-3 in the No. 2 slot. Deciding the doubles point for Princeton, Melissa Saiontz and Ivana King defeated Masha Ilina (Kyiv, Ukraine) and Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) in the No. 1 position.
In singles play Olya Batsula fell to Ivana King 6-2, 6-2 in the No. 1 position, while Yevgeniya Stupak secured the first point for the Ladybucs with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Darcy Robertson in the No. 2 position. Masha Ilina tied up the match 2-2 by defeating Blakely Ashley 6-4, 6-2 in the third position. Putting ETSU in the lead for the first time in the match, Elena Volobueva defeated Laura Trimble 7-5, 6-1 in the No. 5 slot
With a 3-2 lead the Ladybucs looked like they could take the win, with Tara Byrne and Vita Moskaliova battling in the fourth and sixth positions. Byrne narrowly lost the first set to Sarah Huah before eventually falling 6-4, 6-1, while Moskaliova was defeated by Kelly Stewart in another hard fought match deciding the win for the Tigers.
"We were ahead at one point, and I thought we were still going to win this match. They lead 2-1, then we were ahead. Tara was battling, and Vita was battling. Vita could've won her first set and Tara barely lost hers," said head coach Steve Brooks. "Olya and Tara played really good doubles today, and it was good that Geniya got a win. Princeton is a really good team and we were not able to pull out another win, but we are still young as a team. We just need more awareness and to work better as a team"
ETSU will continue their season tomorrow with a match against University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Pa. at 1 p.m.
No. 1- Saiontz/King def. Ilina/Stupak 8-4
No. 2- Batsula/Byrne def. Huah/Robertson 8-3
No. 3- Scott/Ashley def. Volobueva/Moskaliova 8-0
Finishing Order 321*
No. 1- Ivana King def. Olya Batsula 6-2, 6-2
No. 2- Yevgeniya Stupak def. Darcy Robertson 7-6 6-3
No. 3- Masha Ilina def Blakely Ahsley 6-4, 6-2
No. 4- Sarah Huah def. Tara Byrne 6-4 6-1
No. 5- Elena Volobueva def. Laura Trimble 7-5 6-1
No. 6 Kelly Stewart def. Vita Moskaliova 7-5 6-3
Finishing Order 123546*


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I've heard no rumors, seen no links or anything to this. Just something I was thinking about. They've had an opening at D. Coordinator for about a month and havnt dont anything about it. Makes me think they're probably looking for somebody in the NFL who isnt done working on their season.
Norton Jr would make sense.


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Pellegrini starts with defeat
Manuel Pellegrini's first friendly match in charge of Manchester
City ended in a 2-0 defeat to Supersport United in Pretoria.
Mame Niang and Kermit Erasmus scored second-half goals as a City
side featuring new signing Fernandinho were beaten in the first of
two matches in South Africa.
And there was a moment of concern for Pellegrini when Yaya Toure
limped from the field before the end.
The Chilean fielded two sides in the Nelson Mandela Football
Invitational, including Fernandinho for the first half and starting
with Javi Garcia alongside Vincent Kompany at the back.
Captain Kompany twice rescued his side before half-time,
clearing from his own goal-line and later producing a
perfectly-timed tackle, and there were several other chances at
either end.
Aleksandr Kolarov and Edin Dzeko went close for City, the latter
denied when sent clean through by Samir Nasri.
Youngsters Emyr Huws and Shay Facey were among a new XI
introduced at the break, and the new-look line-up was behind when
Niang's header beat Costel Pantilimon (56).
Erasmus doubled the lead (82) after a solo run, and Toure's late
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Novgorod (Russian: Великий Новгород Velikii Novgorod) is one of the oldest cities in Russia. It was first mentioned in the manuscripts as early as 859.
The city of Novgorod The Great (Novgorod Veliky) is located between Moscow and Saint Petersburg; its population is estimated at 230,000 people; it is one of the most culturally important cities in Russia.
Novgorod was first mentioned in the manuscripts as early as 859. Together with Kiev, Novgorod was a very important cultural, social and economical centre in Rus'.
Get in
By plane
Novgorod Airport (IATA code: NVR) is currently not operational. It was a busy airport during USSR, but then, due to country's economical situation, had to cease its operations. It reopened in 1998 with a daily flight to Moscow's Sheremetyevo I (on Yak-40 fleet). This charter flight also came to an end in late 1999. There were plans to open Krechevitsy as a civil airport for the 1150 Anniversary of the city, but the progress in not confirmed.
By train
Train schedules and conditions change very rapidly, without any official notices. Check in advance! The best way to get accurate up-to-date information is to visit the train station itself. Info online is very often outdated.
Train is usually the cheapest and most hassle-free way of getting to and from Novgorod. The station is located at the west end of the city center, within 15 minutes' walk of the Detinets (Kremlin). All trains and elektrichkas make a brief stop in Chudovo, where you can get out of the train and use a very unpleasantly dirty bathroom. When purchasing the ticket, check the duration of this stop. Also, while in Chudovo, beware of the gypsies and never talk to them!
From Saint Petersburg, two trains daily from Moskovskiy Vokzal terminal for suburban trains. The seats are not very comfortable, but there is a lot of leg-room space and the windows are there to enjoy the scenery. It is not allowed to smoke anywhere on the train.
By bus
Several buses run daily from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Novgorod, with a travel time of about 3.5 hours. Buses to Moscow run only during the summertime, but the trip is long and inconvenient.
Get around
By bus
Novgorod has both bus and trolleybus systems. Running approximately every 5 minutes, buses and trolleybuses will get you to every part of the city.
By cab
Like almost everywhere else in Russia, you can wave your arm and a car will stop to take you anywhere in town. You can cross the whole centre for 80 rubles ($3 US).
By foot
Novgorod is a walking-friendly city, and if you like long walks, everything in the city is within walking distance. The advantage is also that you have a chance to see the beautiful architecture of the city.
Souvenirs, particularly wooden handicrafts and birch-bark paintings, can be found at many locations, including the souvenir market on Sennaya Square (to one's right as one faces the Kremlin from Sofiyskaya Square and the Lenin Statue).
Honey mead is a local favorite.
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|Henrico, Va.
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|Mills Godwin
2013-14: Lettered as a first-year ... will look to continue improvement after a fantastic rookie campaign.
2012-13: Earned First Team All-ODAC honors at No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles ... garnered First Team All-America honors in doubles after advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament with Taylor Shamshiri ... posted a 15-8 record in singles and a 27-6 record in doubles ... went 26-6 with Shamshiri, tied for the fifth-best season win total by a doubles team in school history ... advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Southeast Region Doubles Championships during the fall season.
High School: Earned four letters in tennis at Mills Godwin High School ... helped lead the team to a state championship in 2009 ... won the district and regional singles championships as a senior when he was named the co-district Player of the Year ... was a regional doubles finalist each of his final two seasons.
Off the Court: Undeclared major.


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so um eita is person who focus on his things & etc but is anti-love person give til meet masuzu-silver give seem a bit huh til masuzu confess for eita.
til reveal eita alone talk masuzu is faking the confess reveal she also same eita of being anti-love person so masuzu as eita to a boyfriend to her.
or else masuzu will spread the eita's "secret life" to everywhere from school to i-net give no choice but forced to do it give concern how chiwa-orange reaction to being masuzu's boyfriend?]
First ep. and I already hate half the cast. Childhood friend is way too pushy. The Extras are dumb and trite.
as for the silver haired Bitch. I wish the hero had quoted Wellington. "Print! and be damned you!"
11. Everything is air-droppable at least once.
Looks good so far.
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Eita sold the Animal book with his diary in it. That how Masuzu got him.IThanks to his parents who left him he has to sell stuff.And I dont blame Masuzu either from being bothered but her tactics are CIA like.
BTW as The J Geils Band said "LOVE STINKS"
"In Your Face" Shirase Kobuchizawa (A Place Further Than The Universe)
Im about to watch episode 1, lets see how it is
Haha i really enjoyed it. When Natsukawa asked Eita to walk home with him, and Eita replied: Whanna you affer?!
I laughed so hard >.<
If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick.
I was pleasantly surprised, I had gotten through most of the episode and was pretty certain I wouldn't pick up episode 2. Though once we got to the whole fake boyfriend ploy it picked up for me, it definitely has kept me interested for at least one more episode. So here's hoping I'll have more than just Maoyu for new Winter 13 anime to watch.
The manga disturbs me. Further on it's not much about what it's like to be the fake boyfriend but it's more 'lets make a new club that has NOTHING to do with our relationship!'
I dropped the manga after the story went that direction. I can only hope they leave the club crap out of the anime and focus on the relationship.
The old guy
I lol'ed at the Death Note notebook... its funny and since its on CR I'll watch. If I had to torrent it, I'd probly skip it.
Poi is the new Desu!
Episode 2:
I think this anime is meant to feel purposefully slow
it isn't full of fanservice or random comedy but examines each of the characters actions and reasons for doing what they do
Like for example Chiwa in ep 2,
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I don't think she has actually figured out that she loves Eita yet, right now she only knows that she doesn't want him to leave her alone by being with Masuzu
she say she wants to be popular but she just wants to be with Eita
also Masuzu is devious in this ep, her personality so far is just being the manipulator and possessive lol
as of right now, I support Chiwa more than Masuzu
What even
I for some reason like Masuzu... I dunno why, but I do... its not because she's hot (because she is) though.
I suspect that by the end of the series Eita and Masuzu will actually be in real-love with each other, or him and Chiwa.
Poi is the new Desu!
Episode 2
Well, the second episode was slow indeed. I'm not sure how this series will go to be honest as the drama/rivalry so far (if there is one really) is mediocre at best.
But regarding the second episode, those Jojo references were funny. Masuzu sure is a sadist.
Animanga hunter extraordinaire
I am still in support of Chiwa.Eita kinda at fault instead of manning up to . Masuzu letting her control not only Eita but now Chiwa.
"In Your Face" Shirase Kobuchizawa (A Place Further Than The Universe)
Natsukawa being manipulative like this kinda reminds me of Sena and Yozawa from Haganai, but less out of fun and more because shes devious and evil.
Poi is the new Desu!
Didn't love the second episode. Was actually painful to watch in spots and was tempted to turn it off... I made it through but will see how long I last.
I think Ill stick this one through, it has the makings of something that could be great. Just... isnt yet
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Come Party With Me: Holiday Cocktail — Drinks
The most important part to a cocktail party is the cocktails. If you want to offer guests a full open bar, then hire a bartender for the night. What I prefer to do is make a few large batches of one cocktail and set up a mini bar. When guests ask what to bring tell them to bring one of the ingredients to the punch. Set out vodka, gin, tonic, cranberry juice, lime wedges, ice, and glasses. Guests can make themselves a vodka cran or gin and tonic. Don't forget sparkling and still water and sparkling apple cider.
I also like to serve egg nog along side a festive punch. This year I am eager to try a punch that was recently featured in Bon Appetit. It's a gorgeous pomegranate champagne punch. For the recipe to that and the egg nog I make every year,
Pomegranate-Champagne Punch
From Bon Appetit magazine
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 750-ml bottles chilled brut Champagne
1 1/2 cups white rum
1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
Pomegranate seeds
Fresh mint leaves
1 ice block
- Bring 1/2 cup water and sugar to boil in small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes. Cool syrup completely.
- Combine Champagne, rum, and pomegranate juice in punch bowl. Add enough syrup to sweeten to taste. Mix in lemon slices, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves. Add ice block to bowl.
Serves 12.
Egg Nog
From Martha Stewart
12 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 quart whole milk
1 1/2 quarts heavy cream
3 cups bourbon
1/2 cup dark rum
2 cups cognac
Freshly grated nutmeg
- In a very large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add sugar to yolks. With a wire whisk, beat in milk and 1 quart cream. Add bourbon, rum, and cognac, stirring constantly.
- Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Whip remaining 1/2 quart heavy cream until stiff, and fold in.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.
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Rudy roams the Borough Market where locals gather to shop among pyramids of cheese, baskets of oysters and other displays of fresh fish, game and pastries at the site where a market has existed since the 1st century AD. He also visits the ethnic neighborhood of Spitalfields, takes a speedboat ride on the Thames and goes bar hopping in Soho and Camden Town. G
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Jared Fodness of Lennox Gets Tryout with San Diego Padres
Lennox Post 174 pitcher Jared Fodness is going to throw some of the most important pitches of his young career Wednesday in Iowa, and they won't even come in a game.
Fodness has been invited to tryout for a scout from the San Diego Padres at an event in Akron, Iowa.
Since graduating from Lennox High School in 2012, Fodness has stayed active in legion ball, going 8-3 last year with a 2.18 earned run average. So far this season he's 1-1.
Coming out of high school, he initially signed to pitch at Mount Marty, but opted not to go to Yankton, while he considered other college and pro offers.
At 6'6 and 245 pounds, with a fastball that hits 90 miles per hour, his size and pitching style have attracted the attention of coaches and scouts; and while Fodness is confident in his abilities at this stage of his career, he realizes he is a work in progress.
Fodness has logged plenty of mound time in his career, even pitching with scouts in the stands, but never in a setting like the one on Iowa this week.
These kinds of invitation to tryout are sometimes few and far between for players in South Dakota, where geography poses some obstacles when it comes to getting the attention of major league scouts.
In other baseball news, former South Dakota State right hander Stephen Bougher has signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.
Bougher is from Papillion, Nebraska, and went 8-2 with a 2.85 ERA for the Jackrabbits this season.


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The People Behind KDE: Harri Porten
Harri Porten has been very busy during the last few months with JavaScript in KDE. Despite all the hard work to get things ready for KDE 2.1
When will KDE 2.1 be out?
When is it comming? I can't wait!!! EAK!
By horst at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: When will KDE 2.1 be out?
I believe everything's set but seems there was a delay with propagating stuff to our mirrors.
I'm guessing the announce will be tomorrow morning. ;)
By Navindra Umanee at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: When will KDE 2.1 be out?
its out!
fast server in germany
or look at
...and it rocks again!!!!
By gunnar at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: When will KDE 2.1 be out?
Got it! Thanks!
By reihal at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
[OFF TOPIC] Outage
Care to comment on the recent outage? Just curious... I didn't realize how often I check this site until it went down. ;) You do a great job here!
By kdeFan at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Yes, please...
Seeing as I also use Zope for websites, I would also like to know what the story was on the downtime. If it's not too sensitive, would you mind sharing it with us?
Thanks again for the site! The demand for something like this was really big; I'm glad it came along.
By Jérôme Loisel at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Yes, please...
It's nothing to do with Zope and it's almost entirely not our fault.
Basically, our upstream network service provider (ISP) let us down (and most if not all of their other clients) for reasons that are not entirely clear. Since our backup line went down a couple of weeks ago, we were left stranded without network access.
By Navindra Umanee at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: [OFF TOPIC] Outage
Yeah, I noticed the outage too. In 2.1 beta2 there's a little news ticker applet for Kicker (very cool) that can automatically check for new news once every half hour here at dot.kde.org. When the site is down and it tries to check for news, it pops up a little error dialog. I usually leave my computer on all night, so when I check it the next day sometime, I have like 20 error dialogs to click through! I'm glad it's back up now. (I know I could just make it stop checking while the site's down, but I'm too lazy :)
By not me at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: [OFF TOPIC] Outage
That annoying behaviour with those lots of error message boxes has been fixed for the version which is going to be released with KDE 2.1.
By Frerich Raabe at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
I liked all his books.
Especially the first one with the Sorcerer's Stone.
By Jim at Wed, 2001/02/28 - 6:00am


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SEATTLE—Wide receiver Percy Havrin will make his awaited Seattle Seahawks debut against the Minnesota Vikings, his former team.
Harvin was active for the first time this season Sunday. He was a full participant in Seahawks practice the final two days of the week and was listed as probable. Seattle also got back starting offensive tackles Breno Giacomini and Russell Okung after both had been out since September with injuries. Seattle's one surprise inactive was offensive lineman Michael Bowie, who had started with Giacomini out.
Wide receiver Greg Jennings was a surprise inactive for the Vikings. He was listed as probable on Friday's injury report with an Achilles' injury. He was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday by the injury. Jennings is Minnesota's leading receiver with 34 receptions.
The Vikings also made quarterback Josh Freeman inactive with Matt Cassel serving as the backup to Christian Ponder.
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UPDATE 04 June 2015: I no longer maintain my Pathoes Blog and the picture of googly-eyed Jesus is hanging in our kitchen. Carry on.
For those who follow the going's on at Patheos.com you will notice a new grouping of bloggers and columnists now called, "Progressive Christians." This is a newly launched portal on the site and has drawn together such bloggers and columnists as Phyllis Tickle, Diana Butler Bass, Monica Coleman and others. Partnering with this summer's Wild Goose Festival, the first challenge we were given was to post thoughts as part of a Symposium on Progressive Christianity where we would offer reflections on this admittedly nebulous classification.
As I thought about what I wanted to offer, I resisted reading what others had already offered up. I'm not really sure why I didn't want to first read what others had said, but I felt like this symposium was more about broadening our understanding of what might be considered "progressive Christianity" than trying to come to an agreed upon definition.
Before I offer up my list of "progressivisms" let me first claim an assumption that I have with the word itself. While being "progressive" in politics and theology is often seen as ascribing to a "liberal" platform and belief system, I do not believe this to be true. For me the "progressive" adjective can exist across the theological spectrum, but holds together people who are looking at moving the church into new ways of being church.
You, so here we go, my intentionally fuzzy list of perspectives and postures that might make you a Progressive Christian. Please keep in mind that I do not think that everyone need be one, but that there is a growing number of people who yearn for a drastically different approach to being the Body of Christ.
"You might be a progressive Christian if . . ."
You can be described, but not defined
Do people have a hard time putting you into a theological and ideological box? The Progressive Christian often confuses staunch liberals and conservatives with the unpredictability of her conduct and the openness of her perspective.
You are more than a party platform
Do folks assume that because you land on one side on one issue, it must hold true that you prescribe to a laundry list of conservative or liberal beliefs? The Progressive Christian might be pro-this or pro-that, but he is rarely tied to any set platform.
You are not just waiting for the other side to get over their idiocy
Do you think questioning the intellect of the opposition because they are the opposition is silly and not really about having meaningful conversations?The Progressive Christian will always honor the idea that community only grows if she is open to the possibility that she might be just as wrong as the other side things she is.
You believe God can and does speak through disagreement
Does it frustrate you that so many have a difficult time being open to the possibility that genuine and faithful discernment by opposing sides might take place? The Progressive Christian, even in the most difficult of disagreements, trusts that the other is discerning the movement of the Spirit just as faithfully as he is.
You seek the highest common denominator
Would you rather find common ground in larger questions such as, 'Who is Christ for you?' and 'How do we address poverty and violence?' rather than put a great deal of energy into controlling the every move of other members of the community? The Progressive Christian, by directing energy towards finding common ground on bigger issues seeks to build trust and make real the ever elusive idea that we can"agree to disagree."
You find God's inerrant truth in a non-literal understanding of Scripture
Do you believe that Biblical authority does not mean the same thing Biblical literacy literalism? The Progressive Christian claims the Truth of God is revealed in Scripture, but that it is a truth that must be wrestled with, unpacked and never used as a weapon.
You bear with the battles
Ever wonder if some people wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they were not in a good church fight? The Progressive Christian knows that there are times to engage in passionate and righteous interactions, but she is not defined by the polemics nor does she determine her worth by the existence of the fight.
You appreciate the person over position
Do you find yourself drawn to relationships across theological chasms because the other person is genuine and approaches the journey of faith in similar ways? When engaging in theological discussion over tough issues, the Progressive Christian values the complex personhood that she experiences with the other over and above the rightness or wrongness of the position being discussed.
You choose the middle
Do old school left/right, black/white, good/bad polemics frustrate the heck out of you? The Progressive Christian, often accused of being soft, sees the "middle" as a place to model a new and faithful way of being church regardless of the arrows fired that are fired from edges.
You do not demand loyalty
Are you shocked at the way that "friends" turn on one another when someone engages in real conversations with the opposition? The Progressive Christian can live with the idea that loyalty to a position or a person can easily turn into idolatry and that being open to true dialogue with and being gracious towards people who disagree is not a sign of weakness, but an expression of strength.
I am sure that there are plenty of others out there, there is plenty of overlap and not everyone who considers herself a Progressive Christian will fit perfectly into each of these statements. With that said, if the very notion of not fitting into every predefined theological slot does not cause you anxiety and stress . . . hate to break it to you, but you might be a Progressive Christian.


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NAMM 2010 Round-up: The Best New Portable Recorders
We all love a good portable recorder. Whether at gigs, band rehearsals, lectures or meetings, portable recorders are versatile tools that just keep getting more and more popular. Here's a look at the best ones, anounced at NAMM 2010.
1) Yamaha Pocketrak C24 and W24
Yamaha revolutionized portable recording with the original Pocketrak, and these new Pocketrak releases are very exciting and will certainly be as sucessful as the previous models. The two new models of POCKETRAK (Yamaha Pocketrak C24 and Yamaha Pocketrak W24) incorporate 24bit/96kHz sound quality and superb operating ease giving both professional and amateur musicians all the recording capabilities they want!
Sound quality has been the driving force behind the development of these pocket recorders however practicality has definitely not been forgotten. Both the C24 and W24 are supplied with 2Gb of internal memory allowing them to record up to 13 hours of mp3 quality recording 'straight from the box' and if the internal 2Gb storage is not enough, both models are expandable using standard microSD cards.
2) Korg Sound On Sound
Talk about "Pocket Symphonies"! With the new, amazing Korg Sound On Sound recorder, you can record an unlimited number of overdubs, to preserve and capture all of your inspired moments!
With the Korg Sound On Sound, the only limit is your own inspiration...this portable recorder is the stuff Brian Wilson and Phil Spector could only dream of in their time...now available to you!
3) Alesis VideoTrack
The Alesis VideoTrack is a portable video recorder designed for musicians capturing gigs and rehearsals, and is equally useful for everyday applications such as a night out, kids' soccer matches or creating videos to share on Web sites such as YouTube. Your life is the film, and you are the director!
The VideoTrack employs Alesis' renowned audio recording technology including the same high-quality stereo condenser microphone set found on the ProTrack handheld recorder for iPod.
The VideoTrack has a quality video lens and advanced DSP image-processing technology. In addition to working as a video camera, the VideoTrack doubles as a handy still-image camera for on-the-go snapshots. Users can operate the VideoTrack on either its internal, rechargeable battery, or plugged into a wall-power source. It records onto standard SD cards and connects via USB to virtually any Mac or PC for easy video transfer.
4) Tascam DR-2d and DR-08
TASCAM's DR-2d Portable Digital Recorder brings high-resolution recording to a compact, affordable package. It offers up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV or MP3 recording to SD cards, and recordings can be transferred to computer through high-speed USB 2.0. A new dual recording feature records a copy of your audio at a lower level, so if the level suddenly jumps you have a backup instead of a distorted performance.
TASCAM's compact DR-08 portable digital recorder packs serious audio quality into a handheld dynamo that fits in your pocket. It captures audiophile-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV files - or web-friendly MP3 files - to robust MicroSD media. The built-in microphones have a unique mechanism to change the width and angle of the elements, allowing you to tailor the pattern for the perfect recording. There's even a built-in kickstand for placing the recorder right where you want it. A pair of AAA batteries allows you to record for hours to the included 2GB card, then transfer the recording to your computer using high-speed USB 2.0.
5) Alesis PalmTrack
With the Alesis PalmTrack Handheld SD Recorder musicians can record stereo or surround audio directly to an SD or SDHC card up to 16GB with the pocket-sized PalmTrack. They can capture live sound anywhere and anytime without a single cable. The PalmTrack is perfect for recording quality sound in a wide variety of settings from rehearsals, jam sessions, and gigs to conferences, lectures, and classes to interviews and meetings.
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Brazilian Seafood Soup
Also called "Vatapa com Frutos do Mar" this spicy/sweet seafood soup is made with a variety of peppers, tomatoes, onion, coconut milk, fish stock, sea bass, mussels and shrimp.
3 tbsp. oil
I red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeños, seeded, chopped
1 onion, sliced
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 qt. fish stock
1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups coconut milk
1 tsp. oregano
1 lb. sea bass, or other firm white fish
1 lb. mussels, scrubbed and rinsed
1 lb. large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp. lime juice
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1. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapeños, and onion; sauté 10 min.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, fish stock, oregano, and half the cilantro. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
3. Add fish and mussels and simmer 10 min. Add shrimp; cook 3 min. longer. Keep warm.
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I've often heard that flesh colored underwear is a staple in every women's wardrobe, which unfortunately I didn't have any. So this time I stayed clear of my colorful lycra stash and made a couple of basic stuff.
The pattern is Merckwaerdigh PBH30. From the description in Merckwaerdigh's store: "a lovely mix of an underwired bra, bustier, body and thong body, all with a deep cleavage and pushing the bust up. This pattern requires some experience in handmade lingerie." I modified this pattern to be a longline by shortening the bustier pattern.
The lower cup is lined with lycra, it also has a pocket for inserting additional padding if needed. The upper cup is stretch lace finished with picot edge elastic. The bridge is also lined with non-stretch lining to completely stabilize it and the back band is strong powernet. All the seams are enclosed inside by sandwiching them between layers when sewing. The side seams have rigilene boning between the double topstitch.
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Strengthening information security has been a high priority for IT for years. And yet, despite all the efforts to protect data and systems via technology and policies, many organizations are still likely to be penetrated by cyber criminals who can bring down networks, steal valuable information assets and even put the business in jeopardy. That's the conclusion of the 2nd Annual Network Forensics Survey, conducted by Trusted Strategies and commissioned by Solera Networks. The study surveyed 200 security and IT professionals from large organizations (at least 1,000 network nodes) based in the United States, in October 2010. The Web-based survey was followed by one-on-one in-depth interviews with a number of participants. Most of the survey respondents say they have had, or expect to have, what they consider to be a "significant security incident," according to the report. Among the biggest concerns of survey respondents are employee visits to malicious Web sites and the use of instant messaging (IM). As for the damages of a major incident, the biggest concerns are network downtime and lengthy recovery periods. According to the report, most companies are not prepared to handle major security incidents when they do occur. Many don't have an up-to-date response plan, and are not ready to handle a significant security incident.


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CLAREMONT, Calif. – Through the first 30 minutes of play, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps football team held a 22-7 lead over Occidental College and did not have a turnover. In the final half however, CMS had three turnovers which led to Occidental's 38-30 come-from-behind win over CMS on Saturday afternoon at Zinda Field in SCIAC play. CMS is now 1-3 overall and 0-2 in SCIAC play while Occidental improved to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in SCIAC.
CMS scored on their first drive to go ahead 6-0 on a 29-yard touchdown run by sophomore RB Steven Kohr at the 11:12 mark of the first quarter. Occidental answered on its next drive with a touchdown of its own by Samuel Stekol on an 18-yard pass from QB Bryan Scott to go ahead 7-6 with 7:42 left in the first quarter. Kohr had a team-high 85 yards rushing on 12 carries for CMS while Stokel led Occidental's receiving core with six catches for 105 yards.
Trailing 7-6, CMS took the lead back with a 17-yard passing touchdown from junior QB Sean McKaveney to sophomore WR Ryan Farney with 2:51 left in the first quarter to cap off a seven play, 63-yard drive. Freshman K Matthew Aven added a 41-yard field goal on its next drive to push its lead to 15-7 at the 12:41 mark of the second quarter.
On the ensuing Occidental possession, senior DB Joey Liekweg intercepted a Scott pass and returned it 24 yards to the CMS 33-yard line. CMS then marched 67 yards over 11 plays to score and take a 22-7 lead on a 4-yard pass from McKaveney to senior WR Greg Wilson with 4:59 left in the first half.
Over the next 30 minutes, Occidental outscored CMS 30-8 including a stretch in which Occidental scored 30 unanswered points. Turnovers were the driving force behind the turnaround as Occidental ran one interception back 42 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and turned the other two turnovers – one fumble, one interception – into touchdowns.
Down 38-22 in the fourth quarter, CMS added a touchdown with 37 seconds left as freshman QB Trey Reynolds found senior WR Kris Otterholt for a 5-yard touchdown. CMS then converted the two-point conversion to narrow the Occidental lead to 38-30 and set up an onside kick which Occidental recovered.
CMS outrushed Occidental 257 to 178 and had more yards through the air as well with 233 yards passing compared to 222 by Occidental. Sophomore DB James Ingram led the defense with 10 tackles, seven of which were unassisted. Freshman DL Paul Slaats had a team-high two tackles for loss. Ross Fiegener had a game-high 13 tackles for Occidental. The 257 rushing yards is a season-high for CMS.
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SecondsOut breaks down the matchup and figures out who will win
By Mike Sloan in Las Vegas: The fight that has nabbed the majority of the attention in Las Vegas this week is the huge showdown between unbeaten Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez at the Thomas & Mack Center. The HBO Pay Per View-televised bout has sold out the 19,000-seat venue and it's expected to do very well in terms of television viewers.
The matchup itself is one of the more intriguing ones in recent years. It's the perfect duel of a young unbeaten contender ready to take his first huge step against a seasoned veteran who is one of the sport's best pound-for-pound fighters. Martinez is a slight betting favorite as of this writing, which makes sense because the majority of the so-called experts are picking him to beat the Mexican. Of those experts, a sizeable chunk believe that Chavez is all hype and is nothing more than a media creation because of his famous father.
In reality, the fight is a great matchup that could go either way. This is easily young Chavez' biggest test but has age caught up to the Argentine? If you want to know exactly how the fight will unfold before it even happens, keep reading.
Punching power: If you gauge what the boxing writers almost unanimously declare, Martinez (49-2-2, 28 KOs) is the second coming of Archie Moore, Mike Tyson and Earnie Shavers all rolled into one. Because of the shocking highlight reel one-punch knockout of Paul Williams a few years back, he suddenly became a sheer knockout artist. Obviously the guy can bang; only a fool would think otherwise. But his vaunted power has been blown way out of proportion since he clobbered Williams in their rematch. Chavez (46-0-1, 32 KOs) isn't a huge puncher, but like his dad, he will slowly wear you down until you can't go on any further. He's got a higher knockout ratio but he's not a brutal puncher, and not as powerful in terms one-punch power like Martinez. Advantage: Martinez.
Speed: Martinez uses awkward angles and throws his punches from everywhere. He's got great speed, too, but that speed is usually the result of precise punching and great timing. Chavez is quick, too, but he's like his dad in that he uses his toughness and resilience to break down his adversaries. Chavez is younger by many years, though, and that is a vital role in this fight. Chavez has terrific timing and throws a perfect hook to the body with lightning speed. Slight advantage: Chavez
Size: Chavez is a few inches taller but is at a two-inch reach disadvantage. Chavez just looks like a naturally bigger, more solid guy. As always, this category isn't important whatsoever because they are so equal. Still, Chavez is just a slightly all around bigger, thicker guy. Slight advantage: Chavez
Age factor: Martinez is 37 and is just about at the end of his career, if one is logical and looks at history. Chavez is eleven years younger and just entering his physical prime. This is the perfect time for young Chavez to engage with a grizzled veteran still on top of his game. Youth will play a major role in this one, particularly with Chavez' awesome body attack. Advantage: Chavez
Chin: Chavez is the son of Julio Cesar Chavez, a man with one of the sturdiest chins in the history of boxing and he's inherited that. He's never really been truly hurt in his life and he rolls with the punches very well. Martinez has tough whiskers, too. Martinez has been dropped by Williams and he was stopped by Antonio Margarito, though. Martinez doesn't have a glass jaw by any means, but he's shown to be vulnerable much more than Chavez has. Advantage: Chavez
Experience: Chavez has been brought up through the ranks at a snail's pace. Sure, he has almost as many professional fights as his opponent, but his fights have long been against stiffs and inexperienced guys. Well, every fighter has his resume padded like that, but Chavez was ready to take bigger steps a few years ago. He's taken on some quality guys lately like Marco Antonio Rubio, Peter Manfredo and Sebastian Zbik. Martinez has taken on much better foes, end of story. Cintron, Williams (twice), Serhiy Dzinziruk and Kelly Pavlik is all that needs to be said. Advantage: Martinez
Intangibles: Age could play a role in this matchup. Martinez has been at the top of his weight class for a while and has been on a long winning streak against great opposition. He hasn't been in too many wars, but he's showed signs of slowing down as of late. He's also not overly comfortable when someone is in his face, forcing him to trade, either. Chavez is much younger and is on the verge of becoming a genuine star in the sport. The time is now for Chavez to make a statement and wrest the spotlight away from Canelo Alvarez as Mexico's best fighter. Chavez also has more to prove because insiders still think he's overhyped and not ever going to be half of what his father was. He's ready to shove his fists down the throats of the naysayers. Advantage: Chavez
The bottom line: The fight will be interesting for a few rounds. Martinez will do well with his movement and awkward punching angles and he'll win a few of the early frames. However, Chavez will start to unload his tremendous left hook to the body, which will hurt Martinez repeatedly. As the rounds wear on, Chavez will get stronger and stronger. By the time the fifth round ends, the Mexican will have total control of the fight and will never look back. He'll step on the gas and break Martinez into shrapnel round after round. He'll be relentless and he'll create an avalanche of punishment onto the Argentine. Martinez will hang tough but eventually he'll succumb to the body shots and hard, short hooks and crosses upstairs. He'll be dropped in the ninth and again in the eleventh. From there, Chavez will be relentless and he'll force Martinez' corner to throw in the towel before the round ends. It'll be the performance of the entire weekend and Chavez will have finally earned his stripes; he'll make it look incredibly easy from round three onward. Bank on it.
You can also contact Mike Sloan at www.facebook.com/mikesloan19 or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/@mikesloan19. You can also check out his new independent fight blog www.theprizewriter.com
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Fixing music education, with Quincy Jones
I have attended countless education conferences over the years with long agendas and even longer speeches that have big goals to transform education. Of course, nothing happens when everybody goes home.
I traveled to New York today to attend a gathering of educators and musicians who are onto something that could--really--transform music education in this country. The keys: Dozens of people from schools and non-profit organizations around the country are actually WORKING TOGETHER for this initiative, and it has the imprimatur of the famous producer Quincy Jones. We know that in America, celebrity matters, and this initiative certainly has that.
The goal of the Quincy Jones Music Consortium is to create a curriculum for a modern narrative of America's musical heritage to teach young people where they came from. It is intended to explore all of the country's musical traditions and how music has influenced our culture.
As Jones said to the crowd: "I say this with great fondness, but America's young kids are the most unaware of their own culture than everybody else in the world. I go everywhere and everybody knows American music, its roots. ... But our kids don't know their history. We don't even have a minister of culture."
Whether a minister of culture makes sense for the United States is besides the point. Music education is vital, I believe. Not because music helps kids do better on tests, but because music is central to the human experience.
But music education is suffering in the United States. The focus of No Child Left Behind on high-stakes standardized tests compelled many schools to drop arts education. And where there is music education, much of it is so traditional--marching bands, etc.--that kids are, frankly bored.
"What is wrong about getting a young person to learn how to play what is in their iPods?" said Roger Brown, president of the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. "Then they ultimately discover the whole world of music."
A framework for the curriculum has already been written, an effort led by Bill Banfield of Berklee, and there are plans to create prototypes of a handful of programs that can be taken to scale. The organizers are hoping to tap into a fund created by Education Secretary Arne Duncan for new education initiatives.
Of course, creating programs and getting schools to adopt them are two different stories. One thing going for this initiative is that so many different groups are willing to join on this particular bandwagon. Getting people in one universe to walk the same road is difficult, but necessary for success. That's where they are going.
The kids today don't know who they are," Banfield said. "Music tells their story."
Curriculum writers will take every aspect of the framework and devise detailed programs that schools can adopt.
The folks who traveled here today from around the country include people not only from Berklee but, to name a few, from the Smithsonian Institution, the Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Jazz at Lincoln Center, VH-1 Save the Music, the National Music Council, the Los Angeles Unified School District.
"This could have an extraordinary impact on music impact in America," said John Hasse, the curator of American music at the Smithsonian Institution." He also reminded the crowd though, that delivering the curriculum would not be easy.
"Schools don't have $300 for a curriculum kit. We have to give this to the schools," he said.
Tell us how important you think music education really is. How would you react if your child came home from school talking about a music class in which they were part of a rock band, or learning how to play hip-hop?
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Teaching children popular music - as well as the basics - is a great idea and a way to ensure the next generation of music enthusiasts. My children were lucky to be introduced to music and art that way in our neighborhood public elementary school. The instrumental teacher taught them the basics, but also simplified current hit songs so that they could be played by beginning students. She encouraged them to create their own compositions and to tackle harder music on their own. My children are adults now. While only one or two of their classmates actually are in the music business now, most still play or sing with volunteer groups and attend traditional music events as well as popular concerts. Their background in art came from a former art teacher who volunteered to create and implement a program that connected the periods of history that the children were studying with the artwork of that period. She made it fun and now it's second nature for my kids to look at art and connect it to their lives. We feel lucky they got these introductions by chance. I hope this latest approach works so all children have that gift - I think this approach is on the right track!
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Some species of the birds of paradise are endangered due to hunting for their colourful plumage, which is used in various dresses and rituals.
Habitat destruction, mainly deforestation is also a threat to their survival.
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Bob Ruekert, former associate dean of Undergraduate Programs, passes away at 59.
Professor Robert Ruekert, a tireless promoter of the Carlson School's Undergraduate Program, passed away on September 1. He was 59 years old.
Ruekert received his BA in journalism and his MBA and PhD in marketing all at the University of Wisconsin. An expert in brand management and new product development, he joined the Carlson School in 1981 where he taught in the Department of Marketing. His research has been published in top-tier marketing journals, including the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, and MIT's Sloan Management Review, among others.
In 2001, Ruekert assumed the role of associate dean of Undergraduate Programs, in which he led many initiatives to improve the quality of the program. Through his efforts, the Undergraduate Program grew by more than 50 percent, experienced a complete revamping of its curriculum, and moved into its new home, Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall, called by many "the house that Bob built."
"Bob's legacy will leave a lasting imprint on the Carlson School," says Dean Sri Zaheer. "His devotion to the Undergraduate Program and the school as a whole created such a palpable energy around him and brought us to such new heights that it's hard to image how the school would have been without his passion. All of us will greatly miss him."
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that those interested send a donation to the Bob Ruekert Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, c/o Robbie Collins, Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 or visit the website.
Prior to stepping down as associate dean in May 2011, Ruekert reflected on his time in the Undergraduate Program in the Carlson School magazine.
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