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This year I watched the State of the Union for the first time. I was actually invested and interested to hear it. I rushed home to make it home in time. I don't really have much to say about it, besides that I thought it was a great speech and Obama is a great speaker and we'll see what actually happens this year. I just felt that this was a cute and fun title to ease myself back into writing. I hype up the act of writing a blog post so much in my head. It feels like it has to be immediately genius and unique and articulate, but it can't automatically be that if I don't put in the work practicing the habit of writing. I have such an arrogant genius complex where I feel like I am obviously the best of the best, the ultimate genius instantly without breaking a sweat. And if that doesn't happen--which is often the case--I feel like the absolute lowest of the low worthless bum. It's a lose-lose situation. If I do prove myself right sometimes, my little demon reminds me that I'm entirely inadequate. And I can't allow myself to not be perfect because my other tricky little voice reminds me that I'm king of the world. That one is particularly pernicious, because it hides under the skin of a positive self-esteem. It's not. My burden to bear always is my tendency for simultaneous extremes. I am all contradictions and no middle ground. In every field. I am learning to a. love it because it gives me such an interesting and complex lens for the world and b. soften it, because it's exhausting (and ultimately a little bit unhealthy, I believe).
Anyway. I don't really have a specific topic in mind for this post, I just kind of want to word vomit where I'm at. Last time I wrote was in the middle of my first semester back in academia. It's now the day that my second semester begins. I feel really good about my decision to come back to school and my decision to try my luck in the big bad city at New York University. It's terrifying, but it feels SO right. I'm fucking HERE! And doing a pretty great job. I can never decide if/how to talk about my grades, because partly: grades are pointless and don't matter, but I'm really proud of how well I'm doing, yet I do NOT want to be an annoying braggart. But it feels okay to be proud that I dived right back into the deep end (with a few sharks to keep me company) after four years and excelled this quickly. ((I currently have a 4.0)) Okay, quick *pat on my back*! Moving on.
I've decided to edit some of my journal entries from the past month or so to give a sense of my mental and emotional state. One of my favorite things to do is word-vomit my feelings into written entries and then prune and shape them into blog posts.
Blargh, I am so mentally/emotionally/physically drained. I'm trying to stay positive and enjoy these last three days, but I'm having a really hard time making myself finish my work. I have three more essays to work on/write. It's not about time; I have plenty of that. It's about being in the right headspace. I still haven't figured out how to get myself into that space proactively, instead of waiting for the last minute always. But the real elephant in the room of my mind is all the racial injustice that's been escalating lately, specifically surrounding the non-indictments in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases. I'm trying to sit with my discomfort and piece together my feelings in this time and what I can/want/need to be doing to dismantle all this scary unfair bullshit. Especially in my New York and LA communities as a white middle-class person. I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the "right" things to say and do. There are so many mixed messages and I totally get all of them. I'm just scared of wading out into the minefield (and that's exactly what I need to do). For example, I've been hearing that white silence is deadly and people in positions of privilege absolutely must step up and that all of the injustices surrounding issues of class, gender, sexuality, ability, etc. are super connected. You can NOT claim to fight for queer justice without including black bodies, for instance. BUT, at the same time, I hear all about (and see) plenty of uncomfortable instances of white people co-opting spaces and griefs that do not and cannot belong to them. It feels icky even/especially as a white person. I haven't figured out how to use my voice of privilege to call out shit and raise the voices of others without trampling and taking up space, but I'm trying. For now, I'm just reading and sharing articles and going to panels and listening to everyone around me, but it doesn't feel like enough. And I want to feel terrified and outraged, and I do, in some ways, but it doesn't really affect me in the way that gives me a right to proclaim my public outrage. I don't need to be scared when I pass a police officer, and yet I do need to be outraged and not let this "story" die out. Another part of me wants to forget sometimes because it's hard and scary and overwhelming. I have the privilege to be ABLE to check out of this conversation when I want to. The color of my skin isn't deciding which battles I fight. I do. Which is precisely why I need to fight. There are so many unreconciled things within--and without--me right now.
Midnight on my last night in NYC. My alarm for the airport goes off in three hours. I still need to finish/write my essays, but it'll all work out. I've identified the question--why do I take pleasure in this procrastination and stress? I haven't yet figured out the answer. I hate logically understanding my issues without actually feeling capable of solving them. I feel like I need to unlock something within myself.
Los Angeles! Oof, it's nice and weird to be home. I just wish I could be at Nichols in the house I grew up in. I think I will mourn that life for many years. At least until I have a place of my own that I can really decorate and feel at peace with. My last few times in LA, I've been at the mercy of others (mostly my parents) by virtue of living with them and depending on them almost entirely to get around. My lease for my car ended a year ago and every time I'm home, it's a bit of a headache to get around Los Angeles carless. I end up being a lot more flexible about my schedule. Sometimes this is a nice thing--it loosens me up and makes me go with the flow. But it also makes me feel like a visitor in my home which is fine in general, but wears on my home-craving soul after a while. On that note, that might be the roughest part of my past few years--the homebase-less-ness. (Quick note: I am super privileged that I have many places to call home and lucky that this is my roughest feeling, I totally recognize that. I'm just speaking for my specific life situation and its ups and downs.)
12-25-14. 12:40am.
I'm so beyond exhausted but I just wanted to capture my melancholia right now. UGH. I've been leaning heavily into my introvert side this break and feeling drained and dreading all social interaction, even/especially planning things. I barely feel ANY holiday cheer. I'm just moving around like a zombie.
MEH. I'm feeling funky today. (Definitely has something to do with my period.) I just updated my line-a-day journal and flipped through old entries. I have a lot of funky days. I can never really place myself on the intro-extro scale. Right now I feel very intro and I just want to be with myself (and others virtually) but I also feel this slump is related to a change in my social atmosphere. I got so comfortable and nice with my New York folks and I've been so anti-social and almost abrasive here. I've been pushing away new people and new conversations. I'm not really sure why I'm doing it, besides my current disdain for human interaction. My dad asked why I was acting mildly depressed and I was like cause I'm exhausted and I have my period and I am maybe mildly depressed and he was like WHYYY and what can I do???? I told him it was FINE and there's nothing TO DO. I'm just in a little funk right now. I want to do better for myself internally this year. I've been giving myself a rough time this whole year for pretty much NO reason and it takes more energy to stay this negative than to give myself a fucking break. I know it's all in my head, but I can't unlock it. I'm gonna keep trying though!
Whoa, I just realized I only have 3 days left here. I'm ready to go back. I'm done floating here. Like, I'm feeling good and like I could be ready to live here again, but since I know it's just a trip and I'm living out of a suitcase, I don't/can't get attached too much. UGH, what is this funk?? I feel like I'm just decompressing and I don't mind that, and it's a good process, but sometimes it feels chemical and out of my control. I was texting my friend and we ended up talking about ugh white dudes but also ugh white feminism and just like ugh all the things. It all just makes me so mad and depressed and I know I have the power to change shit or whatever which is awesome and I definitely plan on it, but also it mostly makes me mad that more people don't realize/care. Whenever I complain to my dad about Hollywood representation, he always responds with, "So change it!" Which is great, but also UGH so annoying. It's not all on me! That's not possible/fair/cool. Also I had this train of thought that began with how, at this moment, I don't think I could be attracted romantically to regular ol' cis dudes (which maybe isn't fair, but SO WHAT, life isn't fair) and I think about how I'm definitely still physically attracted to male-bodied folks and maybe regarding men, it's more of a sexual attraction than romantic. But 2 things. 1. I don't even know how I feel about sex/sexual attraction right now. I'm turned on by people, but I don't really wanna do the sexy time things. Whenever I'm with people, I always fixate on the future story I can tell about it instead of being in the moment. I have more to say on this topic, but that's enough for now. 2. There's still this chubby elementary school reject in me that wants to be attractive to dem boyz and feel hot to them and seek approval/reciprocation. Like, I want them to want to bang me, even if I don't want them to bang me. And I see these cute queer young poly relationships that some of my friends have and I want something like that. They make it look so "easy" and I want to be easy too badly and it's not and I guess the reality freaks me out on some level so I sabotage myself for letting that kind of experience in by over-thinking shit and closing myself off. UGH, I don't know. Yay for being 20 and confused! :) Ooh, I just had a perfect midnight thought as I was drifting off to the dream world. Just thinking about the arbitrary-ness of literally everything. Like, there's no point to anything, so we might as well buy into the set-up we currently have and go along with it. That's usually totally fine, but sometimes I'm reminded and it's hard for a little bit. Also just how EVERY tiny thing is some shade of grey and it's exhausting because I can't gather my thoughts into any cohesive argument because I agree/disagree with all sides. Pretty much. Except for some blatant ignorances, like homophobia. Also I was thinking about the root of religious belief and whether scientists have ever studied/hypothesized where belief comes from. I suppose it all depends who you ask, but is it ever genetic/product of nature? Is it always nurture? Or is it just free will seeking out existential comfort. Time for bed!
About to head out for my first class--Written Contemporary French! I have more feelings (always) to share, but hopefully I can be a little more consistent on this blog. Thanks for reading!


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Chelsey-Marni-Emily-Deborah- & Steve – You are now Louder Than Words TV stars!
Last week, HCI launched something that's never been launched before. It's called Louder Than Words TV and brainchild of a brainy internet guy, Steve O'Keefe. At 8:00 pm every night last week, we tuned into this live chat/online show which grew from a teen-authored memoir series by the same name. Each night was an excursion into the unknown with varying technology successes and failures. Monday was Louder Than Words series editor Deborah Reber; Tuesday, Marni Bates; Wednesday, Emily Smucker : Thursday, Chelsey Shannon and Friday, Deborah sharing the spotlight with Marni who's Tuesday night stint had lots of video and audio burps.
I'm happy to report that overall the operation went rather well.
With grace, each teen author held her own for the entire hour at once answering questions from the logged-on audience, talking ad hoc about their lives, and reading from their books. By Wednesday we remembered to have the authors show their books. On Thursday, we suggested that Chelsey slowly hold up her book after Emily made us a little dizzy on Wednesday sweeping hers across the screen.
The eloquence each young woman displayed was a testimony to their love of language and their expressed talents. The subject matter of the books, Marni, Chelsey and Emily is tough stuff and presenting their stories live would clearly seem to have its challenges. If they did, it was not apparent
Besides the difficult situations portrayed in their books, the common denominator shared by the authors is their desire to positively impact their readers' lives. Hair pulling, experiencing West Nile virus, or losing a parent to murder may not be mainstream events but whether we directly identify with those things by experience or not, we are inspired by Marni, Emily and Chelsey.
Before bringing them to this live-chat event on the online screen, Deborah Reber did an ace job in locating these talented writers and making their stories come to life on the page. She also kicked off the week of programming with her own wonderful interview. An accomplished author in her own right, Deborah seems to have direct access to the inside the teens' heads and bringing out their best.
And, Steve, dear Steve O'Keefe. With nerves of steel he and his team grit their teeth forgetting to breathe sometimes as the Kyte-tv program would cut out every 15 minutes, or sound would go away, or video from the prior evening would pop onto the screen. Yikes! Engineered by this, my favorite internet wizard, Steve repeated during the preparation process the disclaimer that this new leap of technology may or may not work. Although painting a risk-free picture would be the norm for someone providing a service, I really appreciate Steve's honesty, and because of this I actually worried less.
(In case I didn't make it clear, this "live chat" event set itself apart from others by being available from multiple locations where the program was embedded. One could watch the program from the Kyte-tv address, Facebook, MySpace, and any blog or online host that signed on. See article in Publishers Weekly)
So, even though my adult sensibilities had me wincing from time to time at the choppy and unpolished look of the production, the experiment was successful. When looking at the screen with teen eyes, I realized it was familiarly acceptable. And, now we have this channel to poke and prod and turn into something more. Getting through the week was the main objective. No creative brainstorming was allowed until it was over.
Week one is over for Louder Than Words TV and it's time for some creativity folks!
We'll let you know what happens next and invite you to log on and play with us this exciting new game.
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I'm blushing! Last week, I was just panic stricken. The idea of projecting live TV into multiple fan blogs on this scale was more or less a theory until last week. It is truly something I've never heard of anyone doing. Several times in the leadup, I doubted our ability to pull it off.
I think people should know this series was written, edited, printed and promoted in about half the normal time. Everything about it was fresh. And the plan of letting these young authors speak for themselves fit perfectly with the first series of teen-authored memoirs on the market.
The week of the lives chats was like a trial by technology: four authors, each with a different computer, camera and Internet connection. We had to make up a chat with Marni because of a bad connection. But the other material, despite the tech trouble, is compelling. And the feeling of being in on some new form of TV is exciting.
But best of all is that, when the consumer swaps cash for these books, they will be pleased, because Deborah Reber and HCI Books put out a well-edited and important new series of real teens talking about real problems that is changing real lives.
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NEW British Open champ Rory McIlroy has been criticised for reportedly snubbing a young fan's request for an autograph just moments after he won the title at Hoylake.
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Europe for Europeans (Part 3): the "Far" Right Is the Only Right
May 14th, 2012 by Unamused
Kevin DeAnna of Youth for Western Civilization (who are, let's face it, basically a bunch of robotic intergalactic space-Hitlers) has a column at WND now. In "European Conservatives' Self-Destruction," he writes:
At a time when mass Islamic immigration is transforming the Western character of the continent, self-government has been taken away and transferred to an increasingly autocratic European Union and unemployment is skyrocketing in southern Europe, supposed conservatives have taken the suicidal position of lining up with the very bankers, bureaucrats and financiers that created the crisis. The European people have taken to the streets, rising against the disaster their unelected left-wing masters in Brussels have imposed on them. Incredibly, the so-called right wing rides to the rescue of the Establishment, working to stamp down the populist uprising instead of leading it.
Well, that makes sense.
Being members of the respectable right, of Conservatism Inc., we all know that "Europe" — consisting as it does of arbitrary lines drawn on a map by racist, sexist, conservative White men who had slaves and killed Jews and beat women with sticks, oooh I hate them so much — does not have any sort of unique "character" besides the obvious (racist, sexist, etc., oooh I still hate them so much), and neither does "Western" "civilization," about which, obviously, nothing good can possibly be said.
Of course, other people (who aren't from the same race as Hitler, especially the really dark ones and the ones who occasionally decapitate journalists) get to have character, culture, history, ethnicity — race, even. You see, being non-White, theirs are necessarily rich, vibrant, diverse cultures (etc.), which we should all celebrate.
But anyway, "European" "culture" is just something the Nazis made up to justify killing six hundred million Jews or whatever, and if you don't agree — well, you're a racist, obviously, and furthermore, if you say you believe in "European" "culture" and "Western" "civilization," you need to list all the people, places and things, all the values, ideas and beliefs, and all the animals, minerals and (especially) vegetables that have ever been a part of "European" "culture" or "Western" "civilization" at any point in history, in one hundred words or less, in the next ten seconds.
Can't do it, can you? No, indeed.
Game, set and match, you mechanized Nazi war-dinosaur.
Let us now take our medication and return (but briefly) to sanity for the conclusion of Kevin "Robotic Intergalactic Space-Hitler" DeAnna's article:
The respectable European center-right has been all but wiped out. The future of European conservatism doesn't belong to those who want to tinker with European Union's bureaucratic monstrosity, but the right opposition waiting to collapse the whole rotten edifice. In Hungary, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland and in the other suppressed nations of the EUSSR, new parties are challenging the tired establishment of the so-called center-right.
Now, even in the heart of Western Europe, this new force is taking its rightful place. In France, Marine Le Pen and her reformed Front National are the real victors now that Sarkozy's phony conservatism is discredited. With a record showing in this past election, the FN is ready to take its deserved position as the only real opposition in France.
The system is breaking down, and the only answer the Europeans have is the newly emerging authentic right represented by Le Pen, Wilders and others. Insofar as Europe has a future, it belongs to an authentic conservatism that defends national independence and cultural identity.
Like I said, the system is broken beyond repair. Cultural Marxism reigns supreme. The only solution is to tear it down and start over.


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Willie with Bambi at Stoney Creek, MI. We were looking for Bambi's mother.
Willie climbing another tree @ Stoney Creek, MI
And getting stuck in said tree. Thankfully Willie is not that big so he doesn't have to dlimb very much to seem high off the ground. Easier for me to rescue him/
Playing in the water at Stoney Creek, MI.
He just had to dip his feet in to cool off.
If you look in DJ's right pocky you see a Willie hanging out. He decided he wanted to go out on the lane.
Had to take this pic. Don't the bowling balls look like a bigger Willie? The Blue one is even looking at me.
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Cosmic Willie!
Willie, Lil Miss and a stuffed lamb (I think it's name is Lamby) outside National Coney Island in MI.
Willie beat Lil Miss in tic-tac-toe on her coloring menu.
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After Dean headed off to Newfoundland with the donor van, I continued to slog away at the window liners and bits of the finish of the solar chimney interior. I also did some caulking and painting on the top that I put on my utility trailer in preparation for the trek to Newfoundland and back. The initial plan was for me to go with my MPV and trailer to pick up a load of stored stuff to bring back to Ontario, and also to engage in helping with the transplant process on replacing the automatic (dead) transmission with the good clutch and transmission from the donor van. There was the possibility of both the VW camper and the MPV plus trailer would be moving west together, with a recruited additional driver. However that was not to happen. I headed to Newfoundland on April 3 with trailer in tow. Dropped down through Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine and then to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to take advantage of cheaper gas, and got to the ferry on the night of April 4, sailed at 6:30 the next morning and drove across the island arriving in St. John's just before midnight.
Unfortunately the work on van conversion was not possible at that time, and the extra driver not possible either, so I loaded up the stuff in the trailer and headed back West on May 5. As before first the approximately 1000 km across the island, then the 6+ hr ferry ride, this time overnight trip, and hit the ground on the far side in the morning running. This trip I chose to stay north of the border the whole trip, did not relish the idea of having the entire trailer load of stuff torn apart by US customs looking for whatever. I made it to Montreal the second day on the mainland and Elena joined me by air. We spent a day visiting my daughter and Elena's cousin, and then we drove together to Toronto, where we unloaded some items for my step-daughter. Then I went on to Newbury to unload the rest while she stayed for a visit with daughter and a HS friend from Buenos Aires.
After unloading the trailer and catching up on stuff around the house (grass etc) back to Toronto on the 18th, and a visit to the Picasso exhibit at the AGO. After that Elena was in Newbury for a several days and I showed her a bit of the countryside around the region as well as the lay of the land in London. Then up to Kitchener to visit friends, on the way to drop her off in Guelph for a conference at the University. After the conference back to Toronto and on June 13 she flew back to Newfoundand.


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Chuexa was the first Mayan village that we went to. And we walked into the church building and there were people all over. And there was the noise of all of the voices—off the translations and the different sounds of voices. And it struck me as being like Babel, with people that were so – it was so noisy.
And then we started organizing. They were putting up the tarps for the rooms and we were trying to organize the medicine that we would be giving out and then meeting some of the health providers who would be working, we would be working with them. And that's an important thing to know – that we were working with them. And somebody said after that day, they knew that that was really, we were there and being the body of Christ, with all of these people and with all of the noises. And that was what we were going to do, and that was our mission there. And that's what we did.
I mean the first day we were a little disorganized, and we got better every day. But the major thing, the learning that we had about the people who were being trained – as health providers in each of the villages – were so good and experienced. And it didn't take very long for them to understand from us how the medication had to be distributed or how the examinations were being done. That it really didn't need language. It really got across to people of how to do this and all the working together.
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Elite MMA prides themselves on the knowledge they have of the history of mixed martial arts, and how they apply this to their modern day classes and teaching techniques. The Elite MMA family contains some of the best in the business and they regularly strive to improve their skills and knowledge. Elite MMA often travels to train with, or hosts professional mixed martial artists to ensure they are always at the forefront of the best and newest techniques, while still maintaining the rich history and discipline of the arts.
In the early 1990s, two styles stood out for their effectiveness: Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Jiu-Jitsu had the early advantage, since wrestlers were not equipped with a way to defeat them standing. However, when wrestlers started training in striking, pure Jiu-Jitsu stylists ran into difficulties since they had a hard time taking the fight to the ground and away from their stand-up weaknesses. This represented the first step of evolution towards cross-training. Wrestling eventually branched into two styles described below: "Ground-and-Pound" (wrestlers who prefer fighting on the ground) and "Clinch-and-Pound" (wrestlers who prefer fighting standing up).
The kickboxers were next to evolve and added grappling skills to their arsenal. In the early days, they could not compete with the grapplers, since they could not avoid the takedowns and had no defense on the ground. After adding ground techniques to their training, they scored some major upsets, and showed that fighters specializing in striking could be effective in the sport.
Due to its early dominance, BJJ was the last to evolve. Eventually, Wrestling and Muay Thai were added to their training, and Jiu-Jitsu fighters have returned to being competitive again in the sport.
MMA is also considered an evolution of Pankration. A combination of striking and grappling that was introduced in the Olympic games in 648 BC. The "Pancrase" fighting promotion in Japan has strong ties to modern MMA and actually predates the first UFC by a few months.
The following is a breakdown of the different fighting styles of modern MMA. Although there are essentially no successful fighters who do not have a complete training system that incorporates all of these skills, most fighters will base their overall strategy on one particular style and become associated with it.
A sprawl and brawler is a kickboxer who has trained wrestling to avoid takedowns and tries to keep the fight standing. Usually these fighters will study enough submission wrestling so that in the unfortunate event that they are taken down, they can tie their opponents up and survive long enough to get back to standing or until the referee restarts the fight. This style is deceptively different from regular kickboxing styles, since sprawl-and-brawlers must adapt their techniques to incorporate takedown defense. Maurice Smith is credited with introducing this style by becoming a successful kickboxer in a time where ground fighters were dominating the sport, including winning the heavyweight title of the Ultimate Fighting Championship by defeating Mark Coleman.
Fighters who have been known to use this style: Maurice Smith, Mirko �Cro Cop� Filipovi?, Chuck Liddell, Pedro Rizzo, Wanderlei Silva
These are wrestlers that have added in components of the striking game (typically boxing). Although their base is in wrestling and ground control, they are rarely reluctant to throw some leather on the feet. Often, wrestlers that have added the striking game are partial to strikes from within the clinch (particularly wrestlers who have developed a strong clinch game already). In the case that an exchange on the feet does not go in their favor they can bring the fight to the ground quickly as their true expertise lies in wrestling, which means they are ultimately less timid about trading blows. Don Frye was among the first wrestlers to add versatile strikes to his arsenal, but it was Randy Couture�s stunning performance in which he used close range boxing to out-strike a reputedly superior boxer in Vitor Belfort, that was the true birth of this style of fighter. He was the first to demonstrate that standing and ground were not the only phases of combat. Through the use of Greco-Roman clinching techniques, he showed that a third phase, the clinch, was not well understood and could be used to devastate ill-prepared opponents.
Fighters who have been known to use this style: Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Quinton �Rampage� Jackson, Don Frye
This style is for wrestlers or other fighters well-versed in defending submissions and skilled at takedowns. They take every fight to the ground, maintain a solid top position, and hammer away until their opponent submits, is knocked out, or is cut so bad that the fight can't continue. Although not traditionally considered a conventional method of striking, the effectiveness and reliability (as well as recently-developing science) of this style cannot be denied. Originally most fighters who relied on striking on the ground were wrestlers, but considering how many fights end up on the ground and how increasingly competitive today�s MMA is, strikes on the ground are becoming more and more scientific, technical, and essential to a fighter�s training. Dan Severn was the first proficient fighter using Ground-and-Pound with his brutal takedowns and powerful fists, forearm shots, elbows and knees on the ground. However, many modern MMA camps have developed intricate strategies for attacking while on the ground.
Fighters who have been known to use this style: Mark Coleman, Fedor Emelianenko, Matt Hughes, Takanori Gomi, Tito Ortiz
Submission Wrestling
Typically associated with Brazilian Jui Jitsu, but also encompassing a number of other styles, such as Olympic Judo, Sambo, a myriad of other descendants and arts inspired by Kodokan Judo, evolutions of pre-1940's Catch Wrestling or even Hybrid styles such as Shoot-Fighting , Shooto and Pancrase. Submission wrestlers attempt to win on the ground using joint locks and chokes to secure a tapout. This style has evolved since the early days as submission wrestlers now usually crosstrain in Amateur Wrestling and Kickboxing to complete their skills, but still focus on submissions as their primary weapons. The Brazilian Top Team, Red Devil Sport Club and Various Shooto schools/clubs lead the way and have the best representatives of this style.
Fighters who have been known to use this style:�Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Royce Gracie, Frank Shamrock, Kazushi Sakuraba, Genki Sudo, Frank Mir, Rumina Sato
The techniques and strategies of Amateur wrestling, Submission Wrestling and Muay Thai are usually not used as in the original arts/sports, but instead are modified to fulfill the needs of MMA competition. For example, freestyle wrestlers do not need to deal with striking during a takedown attempt, and Muay Thai bouts are broken by the referee if the fighter falls down after a kick that missed the target. This is very different from the situation in MMA competition, and techniques and strategies for MMA competition have to reflect this. Some fighters may substitute one or more of the basic styles mentioned above with Judo, Sambo, their own brand of Jujitsu, or Boxing. According to the "phases of combat" theory, all phases should be covered to stay competitive and only techniques proven in actual competition should be used. This is a reason why it is quite difficult to find "exotic" styles in fighter's bios now.
The rules for most Mixed Martial Arts competitions have evolved since the "glory days" of Vale Tudo. As the knowledge about fighting techniques spread among the athletes and popularity increased among the viewers, it became clear that the original minimalistic rules systems needed to be amended.
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|For some reason, the photos are coming out quite light. But I think I am almost done with Scott, and starting Bruno. I still feel somewhat intimidated when painting horses, so left him for last. The painting technique is good, but I am not fond of the composition. I think I'll have to do some subtle spattering in the open area of the doorway - it looks much too blah. And of course ... darker ... DARKER ... DARKER!!! Time to head out to the barn, play with the Big Guy, let off some steam. :)
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good T3 schools
Quote good T3 schools For the most part, an oxymoron. The best t3 school is the one you pay the least to go to IMO.
I wondered how long it was going to take for someone to say something like that...
What does 3rd tier mean, exactly? Is it like T14 and then the next 30 are tier 2 and so on and so forth? Clue me in someone.


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Friday, September 3, 2010
"Alternate" careers
8 comments:
- Februa said...
THANK YOU for this list! It makes me feel a lot (a lot!) better knowing you can come up with 16 options in less than a day. Ill get the association to invite you in for our next seminar ;)
I had not though of #14 at all, and yes - can see lots of potential opportunity there. woohoo!
Thanks again :)
- September 3, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Very nice post – faculty with experience outside of academia definitely need to broadcast it!
However, I think it's important to distinguish between jobs available *only with a PhD* and those where a PhD will translate primarily into a higher starting salary. For example, I know a number of people who are happily employed and/or were recruited right out of school with a BS/MS in #3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16. During the years that I spent in industry (optics), most of the technical people that I interacted with did not have doctoral degrees – I didn't! At my National Lab, ~60% of the technical staff has only a BS/MS. I will, however, grant you that in positions which make heavy use of research skills (including the ability to conduct independent research!), a PhD is definitely an advantage.
I always thought it was a truism that even in engineering, you don't get a PhD for the money – i.e., if you know you want to work for Raytheon, getting an MS and learning on the job will put you financially ahead of where you'll be if you spend another 3-5 yrs in school to get a PhD. Ideally, people should have access to accurate jobs information *before* they embark on a doctoral degree.
- September 3, 2010 at 3:54 PM
- GMP said...
Awesome post, Prodigal!
- September 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM
- Prabs in blog world said...
Thanks much
- September 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- prodigal academic said...
Thanks for all the comments.
Hope, I totally agree with you that people should have access to job and salary information before they start on an advanced degree. In my field, the salary increase with an MS is definitely more than a BS + 2 years. Depending on where you look, the salary increase for a PhD is usually more than a BS + 5 or 6 years, but maybe not more than an MS + 4 years. For engineers that do related work, the salary bumps are much, much lower because a BSE salary starts out so much higher than a BS, even for similar jobs.
In my experience, the more towards basic research you are, the better it is to have a PhD for career advancement. The more towards development, the less a higher degree matters. FWIW, at National Lab, the basic divisions had very, very few Feds with BS degrees (although there were several contract techs at the BS level). In more applied divisions, there were few Feds with PhDs (mostly running the projects) and many with BS and MS degrees (doing most of the work).
- September 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- Kate said...
This is an *excellent* list and a great response to Februa's post. I mentioned both posts in a new list of some of the broad categories of alternative careers we've covered on Science Careers - http://blogs.sciencemag.org/sciencecareers/2010/09/alternative-careers.html Thanks for spreading good info about alternative careers! :)
- September 7, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Excellent post! Thanks!
- February 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Thanks for the post. I'm glad you omitted "high school teacher" from the list. This always frustrates me. Not every PhD candidate can depend on teaching high school as a future career. If higher education is not a pyramid scheme, we can't send all the PhD graduates back to high schools to inspire more students to go get a PhD.
Though I also have some trouble with the law school option. One of the biggest drawbacks of the postdoc/TT route is that it is difficult to start a family when working long hours for little pay and poor health benefits. Going to law school in your late 20's or early 30's would be even worse since you have no income and are accumulating debt! If I wanted to practice patent law, I would go to law school now when I am younger.
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text: The Minister of Transportation; Mr Rotimi Amaechi has approved the promotion of 378 Staff of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron.The recent promotion is the outcome of the result junior, Senior and Management Staff interviews which took place in the main campus of the Academy late last year.It is observed that in the 40 years history of the Academy, never has half that number of staff been promoted in a single uplifting exercise. Included are several staff who have worked for years without being promoted, as well as some who were enjoying their first-ever promotion. Out of the promoted Staff, 157 are junior, while the Senior and Management Staff drawn from both the Academic and Administration arms are 221. Among them are three Chief Lecturers namely: Engr. Maurice Nduka Ijeoma, Engr. Innocent Chijioke Ezeala andDr. John Aderemi Adeyanju. Four Directors: Sidi Mkpandiok, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Jonah Essien, Personnel Affairs, Mr. Sunday Okwong Udoh, Finance and Account; Mr. Okon Bassey Okon, Finance and Account. Others promoted to the ranks of Assistant Chief Lecturers are: Mrs. Atim Afahaene Ikara, Mr. Ekwere Ekwere William, Mr. Olaoluwa Olusegun Omotosho, Mrs. Angela Patrick Udofe and an Assistant Chief Librarian, Mr. Enong Emmanuel Okon. Two Staff each were promoted to the rank of Deputy Registrar and Deputy Director. They are, Mr. Peter Makadas Netson and Mr. Ishiola Rafiu Yusuf, Mrs. Theresa Thankgod Anya and Engr. Babawale Odunayo Ogunsola respectively.It could be recalled that the Minister directed the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Ministry, Alhaji Sabiu Zakari and four Directors in the Ministry to personally supervise the interview which was held in December last year.


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Himalayan Migrants (2017)
These large and elegant birds cross the Himalayas to winter in Bhutan in a remarkably short time. In the Phrobjika Valley the monks of Gangtey Monanstery welcome them with sacred dances. Like all crane species, they are threatened by the loss of the wetlands that are their habitats.
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Oh my god, have you ever worn these boots? They're like cute sweaters for your feet. And just like sweaters, if they get wet, they turn into a suffocating net of mildew-scented fibers that will never, ever be dry again! But, like, they're so comfy and cute and, you know, worn by celebrities in LA who have no realistic use for cold-weather attire, that I'll keep wearing them even after one puddle turns them into dilapidated booties that look like rotten potatoes. I LOVE these boots!!!
Uh, yeah. I've got this. These boots are engineered to withstand arctic temperatures and the terrain of the world's most insufferable regions. People have climbed Mount Everest in these boots. I use them for walking through that one giant puddle in the parking lot on the way to my car. I just walk right through it. You should see how impressed other people are when I do that. Just like, BAM. Straight through. These boots were definitely a worthwhile purchase.
My mom keeps telling me to buy boots, but, jeez, I'm getting to it. It's only the end of January. The winter just started. In two weeks I'll switch my excuse to, "the winter's almost over." But it's fine. Really. I just wrap my feet in Saran Wrap and then put on two pairs of socks and then put on my sneakers, and then I'm ready to pathetically dance around puddles until I accidentally step in one that's more than 1 inch deep. Then I'm fucked. Just, don't tell my mom, ok?
Yes, galoshes are still a thing. Why do people keep asking me that? They're an entirely respectable footwear choice. They keep my loafers dry and they only look mostly stupid flopping around beneath my slacks. They're really very practical. Like sturdy condoms for your shoes. I mean, wait, that sounds bad. I swear, these aren't lame. My grandpa has worn them for 70 years. He's my best friend.
Are these hiking boots waterproof? I think so? I mean, they don't feel waterproof. My feet are completely soaked, but maybe that's because I accidentally kicked puddle water up into the top of the shoe. It stands to reason that footwear designed for one outdoor activity should be able to handle any outdoor conditions. Right? What do you mean that would undermine the entire L.L. Bean business model? Don't speak ill of L.L. Bean.
If you think a little snow and slush is going to stop me from looking good, think again. I can't feel my toes, but that's actually an improvement because these pumps pinch like hell. Yeah, I fell three times on the way over here and every step requires a series of obnoxious squeals and an elaborate wobbling of my arms in order to maintain some feeling of balance, but my calves look phenomenal.
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Tools of the Trade Promo Talent Need for Off Premise Success
Off premise promotions are wine, spirit or beer promotions that happen at retail locations such as grocery stores, liquor stores or big box retailers. The term off premise literally means that the product purchased will be consumed off of the premises such as at home.
According to recent numbers, 53% of total U.S beverage alcohol dollar sales take place in the off premise environment meaning 47% happen on premise (bars, nightclubs, restaurants etc.).
As brands continue to try to increase market share and grab consumers' attention at the point of sale, in store promotions and samplings have increased. As a promotional talent, you will be responsible for being the "face of the brand" and educate consumers on the benefits of the brand you are representing.
In order to be a successful off premise brand ambassador, you must have the following 6 items.
1) Table and Black Table Cloth
The sampling table cannot be too big because of the size of the store and where you may be placed. The ideal size is rectangular (not square) and 48″ wide x 28″ high x 20″ deep . I highly recommend the Cosco brand version that can be found at Walmart or online at multiple stores. It's lightweight, fits in the back seat of your car and easy to assemble.
This table looks 1000% times better with a black table cloth. A black table cloth makes any table look better and hides spills. Find a black table cloth for the table above here.
2) Non Branded Ice Bucket
If you are required to put bottles on ice or need to provide clean ice for a cocktail or liquor sample, you'll need a non-branded (plain/no logos) ice bucket for your table unless one is being provided for you. If you are sampling a cocktail or liquor that can be poured on the rocks, make sure you also have a pair of tongs so no hands are touching the ice. Check out a few options that are under $25 here.
3) Sampling Cups
Promotional talent are expected to provide their own sample cups. Cups shouldn't be any larger than 3 oz and most samples you pour should be closer to 1 oz. However you may need the larger cup for a sparkling wine, beer or cocktail with ice. If you aren't provided with branded cups these are nice cups to consider. Stick with clear plastic, no paper and no colors.
4) Bottle opener/Corkscrew
When you are a promoting a brand in a retail environment, you are always a guest in their store. So it's important that you bring everything you need including your own wine and beer bottle opener as to not be too demanding of the store staff. This is a great 2 in 1 opener that should be part of your off premise promo kit.
5) Brand Information
You must review all brand information in advance. This may be brand sell sheets, a training manual provided by the client or your agency or a website. It is very important that you know the brand history and tasting notes for the product you are sampling. Also remember if you do not know the answer to a consumer question, never make up an answer. Kindly say you are unsure but that you are willing to find out. If you can consult the training manual or website, great. Otherwise please let your agency know so they can inform you of the answer so you will know for the next time. Make sure you know:
- Brand name and parent company
- Flavors/varietals/versions etc. it is offered in
- Where the company is from country, when it was founded etc.
- Basic "How it's Made" Information
- Tasting notes and make sure you can describe the key selling points
6) Clear directions on Execution/Recap
Please follow your agency's directions carefully. There may be specific check in processes, photo instructions or recap instructions. Contact your agency if you have any questions before you arrive at the location. Please note when executing on behalf of one of Adelante Live's clients, you may have submit your recap online, on paper or a combination of both. Also if you have any issues or questions on site, it is best to contact your agency as well as quickly as possible.
Remember, in the off premise environment your number one goal is to SELL!! Make sure you are up to date on the specials or sales the stores may be running on your brand. Also it's an absolute must to have product handy so you can give one to the consumer right after they sample. Follow these steps and have these items on hand and you will be on your way to being a successful (and busy) off premise brand ambassador!
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Janice Rodriguez is the President and Agency Director of Adelante Live Inc. and is excited to book awesome talent on our upcoming off premise demos! Please follow her on Twitter @jvrodrig1029 or on Google+. You can view her full bio here.


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Parking can cost anywhere from a few dollars to almost $100 in some parts of the Sydney CBD.
We don't check parking rates when emailing a quote. When you decide that you are going to book a DJ in, the DJ or partner will also look for the closest parking location and that cost will need to be added to the cost of the DJ or entertainment booking.
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A detailed street map of the centre of London showing road names, buildings, parks and other interesting detail allowing you to explore the intricate depths of our fascinating city in striking tones of blue.
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Tributes have been paid to a charity founder who has died of cancer at the age of 53.
Well-known Morpeth man David Tinlin, who set up Drout (Drink Out, Dry Out) two years ago to help people with alcohol addiction, died at his home on Saturday.
The brave Stobhill resident spoke to the Herald two months ago to give his farewell message after being told he had just weeks to live.
He spoke of his greatest achievement – recovery from decades of alcoholism and being able to help others in the same position.
And his prime concern was for the work at Drout to carry on.
Right up to the end he was taking calls from his sick-bed to support clients in need.
He thought of nothing else, but other people. Right up to his last breath he was putting other people before himself.Tracey Tinlin
His sister Tracey Tinlin said: "Since David turned his life around he has been an inspiration to us. He has always been loved by his family, but after getting over his problems he has made us all really proud.
"He thought of nothing else, but other people. Right up to his last breath he was putting other people before himself."
Mr Tinlin was born and bred in Morpeth, attending Stobhillgate, Chantry and King Edward VI schools. After leaving school he had various jobs, a labourer, farmhand, painter and decorator, milkman and window cleaner among them.
But it was in his charity work where his passion lay.
After getting over his own demons with the drink, he worked as a peer mentor at Escape Family Support, before setting up his own charity Drout in Morpeth.
The work led him to complete numerous fund-raising feats, from fire and glass walks, bungee and parachute jumps to the Great North Run and coast-to-coast cycle ride. He also organised many charity entertainment nights at local clubs.
In 2012 he was selected as an Olympic torch bearer for the national relay, completing his leg between Ashington and Choppington.
After learning of his terminal illness he presented the torch to Morpeth Mayor Nic Best to be kept for the people of Morpeth in the hope it would inspire others to achievement, no matter the odds.
Mr Tinlin has served on the committee of Morpeth Comrades Club and Morpeth RAFA Club, and has raised funds for Henry Dancer Days children's cancer charity.
RAFA Club Chairman Doug Harrison said: "While David had his own charity, he also did a lot of work for RAFA. He was an excellent chap, who would do anything for anybody without question. He was just that type of guy. He was always doing something for us charity-wise. He never said boo to a goose, he just got on with what he did."
Morpeth Comrades Club Chairman Dennis Wheadon said: "David served on our committee for two periods. He was very well-known, a real character of Morpeth.
"We held numerous charity nights for his work and he was always going round for donations or doing raffles.
"Even though he wasn't a drinker, he still socialised quite a bit in the club.
"You just couldn't fault him."
Friend David Clark added: "David was a proper Morpeth Gadgy. His is such a warm human story. He turned his own life around and then helped other people who were in the same dark, depressing place as he had been. He helped an awful lot of people in the later part of his life. He was a good man right to the end."
Mr Tinlin's funeral will be held at St George's United Reformed Church in Morpeth, at 10am, on Friday, April 10. Before his death, he recorded a version of The Answer To Everything, by Del Shannon, to be played at the service.


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2006 UNESCO Literacy Prize winners announced
20-06-2006 5:00 am
Literacy projects in Cuba, Morocco, Pakistan, Rajastan (India) and Turkey are the winners of the five UNESCO Literacy prizes* this year. The laureates were proclaimed by the Director-General of UNESCO, Koďchiro Matsuura, on the recommendation of an international jury. A project in China was also awarded an Honourable Mention.
The UNESCO International Reading Association Literacy Prize is awarded to the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) of Pakistan, for its National Literacy Programme which aims to increase the literacy ratio by the year 2015 to meet the Education for All goals. It provides literacy classes to adults and to out-of-school children, collects data through door-to-door surveys, as well as recruiting village volunteers and schoolteachers to ensure wide community participation in the enrolment of children in school. It has formed and trained a team of social organizers to take charge of enrolment and drop-out prevention, ensuring their capacity building to enable them to take full responsibility of the programme in the future. Quality education is provided thanks to rigorous teacher training and intensive monitoring of literacy and learning achievements. A flexible curriculum has been designed for the programme to meet the literacy and numeracy needs of all learners, including men, in diversified geographical, economic and employment situations.
One of the two UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prizes goes to the Mother Child Education Foundation (Turkey) for its contribution not only to literacy but to increasing women's self-confidence, independence and participation in decision-making processes. It has also contributed to raising women's political awareness and status within the family as well as improving their ability to support their children's education and development. The Foundation has carried out a comprehensive assessment of current literacy methodology and developed strategies to design a programme mainly targeting underprivileged girls and women. It also developed a wide range of educational material for its work which also benefits a number of male participants, particularly Turkish army conscripts. A Women's Support Component focusing on women's rights, health and hygiene, communication and child development is also part of the programme.
The other UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize is awarded to the Youth and Adult Literacy and Education Chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Pedagogical Institute of the Republic of Cuba (IPLAC) for its work "to advance individual and social potential through innovative teaching methods with successful outcome in more than 15 countries, notably Ecuador and Venezuela. Its programme has been adapted to, and in some times replicated in, different parts of the world, and in a variety of social, cultural and ethnic contexts. The reward also recognizes work carried out in designing a complex Evaluation Model of variables, indicators and instruments to monitor and assess the impact of these literacy programmes on the newly literates and their human environment as well as measuring their individual development. Audiovisual and new information and communication technologies have been used to extend the reach and the efficiency of teaching material, including post-literacy material, developed for the programme. The post-literacy materials is designed to inculcate and develop reading comprehension and writing proficiency, enlarge the vocabulary of the new literates, facilitate reflection and debate and develop oral expression. The programme also broaches subjects related to the family, the environment, hygiene and health linked to the socio-cultural, economic and political context of the country in which it is implemented.
One of the two UNESCO Confucius Prizes for Literacy is attributed to the Ministry of National Education of the Kingdom of Morocco for its Non-formal Education Programme, an innovative national literacy initiative designed specifically for marginalized adolescents in rural areas. The programme's objectives include ensuring the right to education for all, democratizing education and promoting good governance. It provides short training cycle to permit recent drop-out adolescents to return to school and identifies students facing a high risk of dropping out of school.
The other UNESCO Confucius Prizes for Literacy is awarded to the Directorate of Literacy and Continuing Education of Rajastan for its Useful Learning through Literacy and Continuing Education Programme in Rajasthan, the largest and poorest state in India, characterized by an arid climate, diversified and difficult terrain and a scattered rural population. The Directorate is rewarded for having raised literacy significantly among both men and women during the past decade; promoted gender equality and women's empowerment through the development of an innovative programme – including 15-day educational camps for women covering subjects such as vaccination, sanitation, child care, family planning, environmental issues, and self-help. The programme also organizes vocational skills camps and supports self-help groups for newly literate women to promote income-generating activities, build self-confidence and support the sale of the women's products as well as promoting credit and loan activities. This flexible programme also targets men. It features campaigns on health and vaccination, personal hygiene, safe drinking water, water conservation, and environmental issues. It has been extended to marginalized populations such as those serving prison sentences and run mobile literacy centres for migratory cattle breeders.
The Honourable Mention of the UNESCO International Reading Association Literacy Prize is awarded to the Literacy Co-ordination Office of Yunnan Province (People's Republic of China) for the Programme for the Realistic Reduction in the Number of Illiterate Women implemented in the mountainous border province of Yunnan, a poor province that is home to 25 ethnic minorities. The jury noted that the Co-ordination Office succeeded in reducing substantially the illiteracy rate among the young and middle-aged, especially women, in 127 counties and that it had contributed to increasing women's standard of living and quality of life while reducing the number of poor and low-income families in Yunnan Province. The laureate not only organized extensive campaigns and mobilized resources for literacy work, it also compiled reading material in minority languages. It has been able to allocate subsistence allowances and food to the poorest families and to promote the use of subjects of particular interest to learners and combine learning with practical skills training such as legal knowledge, health care as well as recreational activities.
The UNESCO prizes are awarded annually in recognition of particularly effective contributions to the fight against illiteracy, one of UNESCO's priorities. They call attention to the efforts of thousands of men and women who devote themselves year after year to advancing the cause of literacy for all.
* The US $ 20,000 UNESCO International Reading Association Literacy Award was founded in 1979 thanks to the International Reading Association.
The two US $ 20,000 King Sejong Literacy Prizes were created in 1989 through the generosity of the government of the Republic of Korea.
The US $ 20,000 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy was established 2005 through the generosity of the Government of the People's Republic of China which also invites the laureate to visit literacy programmes in China.
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Ashli Michelle Houston Restaurant Reviews, Recent 0
Unless you're a River Oaks regular wearing a non tilting tiara, Mark's is indeed a special occasion restaurant. Cha-chings explode as commoners enter the foyer, with endless hopes of hostess patience with the poor. Power this massive can easily bring Brennan's to a high society standoff. Pause.
Briefly speaking with owner-executive chef Mark Cox during the Green Beans & Guacamole book signing at Sorrel, quickly led to an interview invite, as well as a front & back of the house tour. We walked through the restaurant as Mark gave details of the building's incredible history.
His time & effort renovating this 1920's church has produced a forced feeling of romance that no one can deny.
Commoner business people may have it made during the day. Mark's offers a prix fixe three course menu during lunch for a measly $26.95. For the same price during dinner you will receive a total of one pea from a mini pod, half a cucumber, and a bite of bisque. Really. Expensive. Restaurant.
Traditional lobster bisque is often made using tomato sauce as an ingredient, giving it a deep pink color. Chef Cox has no time for tradition, thus delivering… white lobster bisque.
Mark's roasted corn chowder with smoked apple wood bacon, potatoes, and thyme can be found in the Green Beans & Guacamole cookbook. Several salads were listed during our visit, such as an autumn salad with peach preserves, heirloom mixed greens & petite arugula, figs, and roasted beets in a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette.
Three different apps arrived for us to try which included diver scallops, sashimi tuna, and oysters. Most exciting is Mark's use of hearth roasted Washburn Island oysters, which are topped with a ragout of jumbo crabmeat, shrimp, and roasted leeks in truffle aioli vinaigrette.
Grilled Panama Shrimp with a ragout of jumbo lump crabmeat on top of a southern Carolina succotash & grit cake with chili spiked lime sauce, roasted green chile, and cilantro coulis.
Another entree offered during our tasting was roasted Texas redfish with pine nut & orange risotto, pepper shrimp, orange cauliflower, asparation & sugar snap peas in a sherry prawn sauce.
Others enjoyed the hearth roasted Bryan Farms chicken, house made chicken sausage, Mississippi style grits & ratatouille with grilled portabella and baby arugula with chicken glace. Don't fret, for Mark's has no shortage of scary stuff, including veal, pork, lamb, and duck.
Mark's dessert will never disappoint. Impossible. We tried the chocolate smore tart with graham cracker, gingersnap crust, and peanut butter with chocolate fudge filling, bananas and brulee meringue, with a scoop of raspberry sorbet.
We ended the night with French bread and white chocolate custard, browned butter, macerated fruit compote, mango sorbet and Grand Marnier spiked white chocolate sauce.
Another dessert sounding super sassy is the coffee toffee with espresso mousse & bittersweet chocolate fudge filling over a toasted pecan crust, finished with kaluha mascarpone and housemade toffee.
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The 400 Spanish conquistadors who walked into the Aztec capital in the 16th century had conquest and new-world riches on their minds, but they were initially welcomed as friends. From that peaceful vantage point, they were amazed by the splendor of the people of Tenochtitlan — and their cannibalistic brutality.
They found temples soaked with blood and human hearts being burned in ceramic braziers, according to the Archaeological Institute of America.
They had heard tales of thousands sacrificed at the Great Temple's dedication, four rows of victims that stretched for miles, all waiting to have their hearts torn out.
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The conquistadors and the Spaniards who followed them wrote of the victims of human sacrifices rolling down the steps of the temple, where they were dismembered, then eaten in a stew with chilies and tomatoes.
But one thing terrified the European newcomers more than almost anything: A rack of human skulls that towered over one corner of the temple to Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of the sun, war and human sacrifice
Andres de Tapia, one of Hernán Cortés's soldiers, wrote that were so many human skulls, he had to resort to multiplication to count them all.
"We found there were 136,000 heads."
Those skulls, the conquistadors assumed, were what remained of men who had been defeated in battle.
They were both ornamentation and message: This is what happens to Aztec enemies.
[Tomb of a 16th-century Catholic priest found in remains of Aztec temple]
Nearly 500 years later, scientists digging in Mexico City have unearthed the skulls.
They have also turned up more questions about the nature of Aztec human sacrifice that conflict with the conquistadors' thinking.
Their biggest finding: The skulls weren't just the heads of male warriors who had been defeated by the Aztecs. Some were the smaller, thinner skulls of women and children.
"We were expecting just men, obviously young men, as warriors would be," Rodrigo Bolanos, a biological anthropologist investigating the find, told the news agency Reuters, "and the thing about the women and children is that you'd think they wouldn't be going to war."
It's clear the Aztecs had publicly displayed the skulls of women and children, but who were they?
Defeated people from neighboring civilizations? Aztecs who had been sacrificed?
And why did the Aztecs display them in one of their holiest places?
Researchers believe the tower of skulls was definitively a show of power by the Aztecs. But a more detailed explanation has eluded researchers and may have died with the Aztecs.
The skulls were found in the cylindrical edifice near Templo Mayor, one of the main temples in Tenochtitlan.
Bolanos and other researchers from the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History have been researching the skull rack since it was discovered in 2015.
The excavation unearthed nearly 700 skulls.
But the dig is ongoing, and researchers expect to find more as they get closer to the base of the tower of skulls.
The conquistadors weren't exactly known for their attention to historical preservation. They slaughtered the Aztecs, who outnumbered the Spanish, but were literally outgunned. And the Aztecs who avoided Spanish bullets succumbed to Old World diseases, which further decimated the native population.
On the ruins of the Aztec empire, Mexico City began to rise.
In fact, Cortés and the Spaniards who followed him used the pre-Hispanic structures as the foundation for new churches and cathedrals, according to the Associated Press.
It was both a symbolic decision and a practical one.
It showed how the Aztec gods had been displaced by the Christian church, but also saved the Spaniards the trouble of building new foundations, walls and floors.
Over the intervening centuries, forgotten Aztec ruins — and clues about their pre-Hispanic civilization — were buried beneath the largest city in North America.
But the ruins have refused to stay buried. Some were discovered in the rubble of buildings destroyed in a 1985 earthquake.
And in 1978, workers laying electrical cables two blocks from the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, discovered the Aztecs' Templo Mayor, or high temple.
Centuries after the Aztec civilization fell, the surprise find is still yielding new artifacts — and raising new questions.
"Something is happening that we have no record of," said Bolanos, the biological anthropologist. "This is really new, a first."
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