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When Bette Davis became the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1941, it's believed she was met with such opposition by the predominantly male organization that she resigned after two months.
The motion picture academy has seen only two other women in the top post since then: writer-producer Fay Kanin in 1979 and now film executive Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who has also become the organization's first black president.
Seven months into her new position, Isaacs is still adjusting to the excitement of her appointment and the weight it has within the film community.
"It's different being a minority in a majority space," said Isaacs in her office at the Beverly Hills headquarters of the academy, long known as being predominantly white, male and over 50.
A poster of Oscar Micheaux's 1931 film "The Exile" hangs on the red accent wall across from her desk. The words "Mighty Modern All Talking Epic of Negro Life" are emblazoned across the top of the placard. "My parent's favorite phrase was 'Just get above it' and I must say that I have to put that into practice here," she said. "But it doesn't stop your personal self-doubts."
As the face now representing the 6,100-member academy, Isaacs knows there's a lot riding on her decisions and responses. "I really try to get to the reality of a situation and have a conversation with myself and ask 'Are you being reactive? Are you being defensive?'" said the 64-year-old, who became a member of the academy in 1988 after launching her career as a publicist at Columbia Pictures in 1977.
"There are things you can't do," she added. "You can't get angry because then you are just an angry black woman. As women we do have that and then being a minority, there is this extra layer."
As a teenager growing up in western Massachusetts in the 1960s, Isaacs looked up to her older brother Ashley, who worked as an advertising and publicity executive at United Artists in New York. "He was hip and would come home with 16 mm films and screen them in the dining room," she recalled, citing her brother, who died of cancer in 1994, as fostering her love of film. When Ashley moved to Los Angeles, Isaacs followed.
"I was living in San Francisco working as a stewardess for Pan American and I needed to get serious," recalled the Whittier College graduate. "I knocked on doors and started at Columbia."
In 1984, she became the director of publicity at Paramount Pictures and in 1997 she transitioned to New Line Cinema, becoming the studio's first black president of theatrical marketing.
"The thing I like most is strategy," said Isaacs, who ran the publicity campaigns for "Forrest Gump," "Braveheart" and "Rush Hour." "At New Line, I was involved with filmmakers that were diverse and it really gave a nice perspective."
Diversity is at the heart of how she'll make her mark at the academy. "I am active in our member engagement and am seeking diverse talent domestically as well as internationally," said Isaacs, who was recently inducted into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Hall of Fame. She also plans to boost the academy's mentoring programs, the student academy awards and the scientific and technical council.
"Having Cheryl as president shows that the opportunities are widening," says Cori Murray, Essence magazine's entertainment director. Essence will honor Isaacs with the trailblazer award at the annual Women in Hollywood Luncheon on Feb. 27. "She is an inspiration," added Murray.
Lately, the film world has seen growing diversity within its ranks, from the 2013 appointment of the first black and openly gay president of the Directors Guild, to the many artists of color up for Oscars this season. "When we get a chance to participate we do really well," said Isaacs. "This year is going to show that."
Stepping on stage on Hollywood's most celebrated evening will be "a little scary," Isaacs admitted. She had practice speaking in front of millions when announcing the Oscar nominations alongside actor Chris Hemsworth last month. "I had Thor there, so I felt at home," she joked. "But the Oscars, that's going to be big!"
We salute you Cheryl Boone Isaacs for breaking the glass ceiling of Hollywood, not only for African Americans but for women also.
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Hack A File Cabinet Into A Budget Friendly Standing Desk
If you tend to spend quite a bit of time at your desk in your home in front of a computer, you've probably tried a few different configurations to make things more comfortable. With laptops, it's easy to just pick up your computer and change locations. However, there are quite a few benefits from using a standing desk.
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld swears by them, the only problem is that getting a standing desk can be expensive. If you check out that wiki link to the standing desk entry on Wikipedia, you'll find an photo of Mr. Rumsfeld at his desk!
There are some health benefits, and instead of spending your hard earned cash, you could do like Josh Nunn, who re- purposed some file cabinets to serve as his standing desk. He uses two filing cabinets standing edge-on. The one with two drawers is the perfect height for your keyboard, while the three-drawer unit can hold your monitors. This can be an extremely cheap way of trying out standing desks, or hacking your own.
We think that if sitting long hours in a chair gets uncomfortable for your back, trying out a standing desk like this, especially if it's a hacked one, is definitely a good idea. It's been shown that changing working position once every few hours is healthier than just sitting at the same one for the whole day.
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Blackfoot woman selected as Idaho's Distinguished Young Woman
Miiko Lyne' Toussaint, the Distinguished Young Woman of Blackfoot, won the state title Saturday night at the Civic Auditorium in Idaho Falls. She will represent Idaho at the national competition in June 2014 in Mobile, Ala.
Forty talented young ladies from across the state competed in fitness, talent, self-expression, scholastic, interview and Be Your Best Self.
Distinguished Young Women is a high school scholarship program. On Saturday night, scholarships totalling $25,000 were awarded.
For becoming DYW Idaho, Toussaint won a $5,000 scholarship.
She was also the overall winner in the following categories:
Fitness. She won a $400 scholarship.
Toussaint won $7,000 worth of scholarships Saturday night, plus a trip to Africa. She can also earn out-of-state scholarships.
The State Distinguished Young Women's service project this year "Dando Amor," the Shoes for Love project. DYW participants collected shoes that will be donated to people in Africa and Ecuador.
As the sponsor of this project, Travis Gugelman of Gugelman Photography in Rexburg gave a trip to Africa to the Distinguished Young Woman winner to see how the shoe project has impacted people on that continent. The trip is worth $2,600.
For her talent, Toussaint performed a character lyrical dance to "Reflection" from the Disney movie, "Mulan."
In the self-expression portion of the competition, when asked what this generation can learn from past generations, Toussaint said, "People worked hard to build businesses, companies and communities. My generation can work hard to do the same thing."
Hailey Stone from Rigby was named First Alternate. She earned a $2,500 scholarship as first alternate, a $400 scholarship for talent, a $500 scholarship for interview and $500 scholarship for Be Your Best Self.
Amber Dopp, representing Bonneville County, was awarded a $1,500 scholarship as Second Alternate, a $300 scholarship for fitness, a $400 scholarship for talent and a $500 scholarship for interview.
Meghan Anderson from Mini-Cassia won the Spirit award. Votes of the participants themselves determine this winner. She was awarded a $600 scholarship.
The top 10 finalists were Toussaint, Stone, Dopp, Alyssa Hawkes from Ashton, Hannah Pratt from American Falls, Ashley Llewellyn from Sugar/Salem, Camry Jacobs from West Jefferson, Angela Huish from Madison, Sarah Hibbert from Pocatello/Chubbuck and Tiffany Harris from Bear Lake.
Other participants from Bingham County were Malia Saupan from Snake River, Shannon Christensen from Firth/Shelley and Aspen Poulson from Aberdeen.
Contestants are judged on scholastics, 20 percent; interview, 25 percent; talent, 25 percent; fitness, 15 percent; and self-expression, 15 percent.
The state completion lasts one week. All participants competed on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, the top 10 finalists presented fitness, talent and self-expression. The winner was determined by tabulating the points earned from her interview with the judges, and her performances on all three nights of competition.


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Dethlefs, Lynam and Symington Will Represent Three Different Countries
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Three members of the Yale heavyweight crew team, Tom Dethlefs '12, Tom Lynam and Owen Symington, will be racing at the 2012 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Trakai, Lithuania, next week.
Dethlefs returns for his fourth year on the U.S. National Team with three years of experience in the eight under his belt. The summer before he came to Yale he won a bronze medal in five-seat of the U.S. eight at the 2008 World Rowing Junior Championships in Linz, Austria. Two years later he stepped up to the U23 team and won a silver medal, this time in six-seat, at the 2010 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Brest, Belarus. Last year he brought home a gold medal as six-seat of the eight at the 2011 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where his crew set a world's best time of 5:24.31 for the men's U23 eight category. Dethlefs graduated from Yale in May and will return home to Princeton next year to continue rowing.
Symington returns to the Australian U23 squad after competing last year in the four with coxswain. At the 2011 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Amsterdam his boat won the B final to finish seventh overall. This year the rising junior is racing in the coxless four, and just last week his crew won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. His four also teamed up with this year's Australian U23 coxed four to race in the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley, and together the composite eight made it to the semifinals.
Lynam will be representing Ireland in his first Under 23 World Championships. The rising senior from Alexandria, Va., has an Irish passport and is spending the summer training at the Irish National Rowing Centre in Cork, Ireland. Lynam will be competing in the coxless four, the same event as Symington. His will be the first Irish heavyweight boat to compete at U23's since 2007.
The 2012 World Rowing Under 23 Championships will take place from in Trakai, Lithuania, from July 11-15. Racing will take place on Lake Galve, which was the training ground for athletes from the Soviet Union prior to 1991. More information on the regatta is available here.
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Zuffa, LLC today announced a consumer sweepstakes surrounding UFC 131: LESNAR vs. DOS SANTOS via UFC Undisputed Fight Nation, the official Facebook game based on the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Available for download at https://apps.facebook.com/ufcfightnation, players may enter the sweepstakes through an on-screen pop-up display after training moves and competing against others with their virtual UFC fighters to reach Level 5 within the game. One grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to UFC 131, currently scheduled for June 11, 2011 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The trip includes two tickets to UFC 131, roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and a stipend for meals and/or spending money. One first prize winner will receive an autographed UFC poster and a $250 UFC gift certificate for use on ufcstore.com, while 10 second-prize winners will receive $50 UFC gift certificates for use on ufcstore.com.
THQ is sponsoring the UFC Undisputed Fight Nation sweepstakes, which is open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and over. Participants can enter the contest between now and 12:00 p.m. PT on May 6, 2011. There is no purchase necessary to participate, and the sweepstakes is void where prohibited. Further information regarding the sweepstakes, including rules and eligibility requirements, may be found at community.ufcundisputed.com.
"The launch of UFC Undisputed Fight Nation earlier this year provided us with an invaluable way to share the virtual UFC experience in a social networking environment," said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. "Through announcement of the UFC 131 consumer sweepstakes, we look forward to engaging even more players on Facebook as they experience solid training tools, competitive gameplay and tremendous replay value."
"We love connecting with our fans via social media, especially with Twitter, Facebook and UFC Undisputed Fight Nation," UFC President Dana White said. "UFC 131: LESNAR vs. DOS SANTOS is going to be a huge event and we are excited to partner with THQ to help bring two lucky fans to Vancouver this June."
About UFC Undisputed Fight Nation
In UFC Undisputed Fight Nation, players train with guidance from UFC President Dana White to master moves from multiple mixed martial arts disciplines, compete against friends and other Fight Nation members inside the virtual Octagon and share their results on Facebook as they progress from student to professional in their virtual careers. Players are given access to a number of mixed martial arts camps to build their arsenal of moves, including wrestling, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as the ability to decide which moves are taken into each fight.
Through successful management of fight experience and training, players will "level up" their fighters to reach new career milestones, unlocking access to items such as new training camps and more skill points to build fighting and training needs, including energy, health and stamina. Players will also earn Cred for their achievements, enabling them to acquire items from the in-game store to train specific moves, access new camps, replenish health and increase stamina. A UFC Points system is available for those who wish to progress their careers faster and purchase the items through monetary transaction, while a Gifting option lets players show respect to their friends by sending them complimentary boosts of energy, stamina or health to aid their progress.
As part of the UFC Undisputed Fight Nation experience, the accomplished player will earn opportunities compete against and learn moves through Pro Fights from a number of today's most prominent UFC fighters, including current champions Cain Velasquez, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and Frankie Edgar. As well, players will have access to a live Twitter feed, keeping them up to date on the latest UFC news and events.
For more information on UFC Undisputed Fight Nation, please visit community.ufcundisputed.com, facebook.com/UFCUndisputed and twitter.com/UFC_Undisputed.
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Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the world. UFC programming is distributed in the United States on Viacom, Inc.'s Spike TV and on Comcast, Inc.'s VERSUS network. UFC content is distributed commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries and territories, reaching 354 million homes worldwide, in 19 different languages.
UFC also boasts a powerful presence online, with UFC.com attracting over six million unique visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC has over five million fans on Facebook and nearly 250,000 followers on Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most accessible and most followed executives in sports with nearly 1.4 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook.
Ancillary businesses include the best-selling UFC "Undisputed" videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC Gym, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo festivals, branded apparel, trading cards, articulated action figures and other media including best-selling DVDs and a bimonthly magazine.
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Tina Michelle Yelvington
Ms. Tina Michelle Yelvington, 41, passed away March 4, 2013. She was born Sept. 24, 1971, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Michelle was a resident of Freeport. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1989 and was awarded Ms. Bluewave in 1987 and 1988. She worked as a professional food server for many years. She loved the beach, listening to music, writing music and poems. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Michelle is survived by her mother, Jan Moore Oswell, and her father, William Robert Oswell of Freeport; biological father, Francisco Archuleta of Fayettville, N.C.; sons, Kevin B. Hagstrom and Cody M. Yelvington, both of Freeport; sister, Laura Coplin of Santa Rosa Beach; nieces, Alexus Oswell and Sierra Coplin; nephews, Blade Oswell and Ace Williams; and paternal grandmother, Theresa Archuleta.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-5 p.m. March 7 at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home, 150 East Highway 20 in Freeport.
Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. March 7 at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
A special thank you to Michelle�s caregivers and friends who visited and provided their loving care.
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12 Tips for 365 nights of great sex in marriage
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Experiencing poor sex life in your marriage? Here are the amazing 12 tips for you that can help you have a 365 days active sex life in marriage.
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Get Fit
Being physically unfit or overweight, besides posing risk of several health problems, can take a toll on your sex life. Get physically fit or lose some weight to have an active sex life otherwise be prepared to have sex once in a while.
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Quit Smoking
Smoking can ruin your sex life as well as your relationship with your better half as adds some toxic substances to your blood streams which ultimately results in hardening of arteries. It gives you a frequent problem of high blood pressure which can even cause erectile dysfunction and hence poor sex drive.
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Ample Sleep
Ample sleep is very crucial for a 365 day long active sex life. Both the partners must get enough sleep on a regular basis. Lack of sleep gives you fatigue and reduce the libido. However, too much sleep can also be harmful for your sex life as you need be awake and active for sex.
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Dress Sexy
Active sex life doesn't come on its own. You often need to seduce your partner to have a passionate encounter. Dress sexy, especially the way your partner likes you the most. A surprise sexy appearance can drive your partner crazy.
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Kill the Problems
If you want to have a passionate encounter with your partner make sure that both of you have nothing in your mind that can force you to back off. Problems in relationship are common sex drive killers. Negative thoughts can ruin your mood at any time. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Explore It
People lose interest in sex after sometime once it becomes a routine to them. This is one of the biggest killers of active sex life in a marriage. To keep it alive you need to keep exploring with sex. Add new things to your encounters including some surprises and twists to have a sex life that never gets boring. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Make it Fun
Make sex a fun-filled part of your day. Make it more interesting and joyous by leaving surprise love notes in your partner's pocket, experiment with new positions and activities. You can even try sex toys and sexy lingerie to make it more pleasurable. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Don't be Depressed
Another important tip to have an active sex life is to avoid depression as it can cause several health problems including erectile problems, obesity, heart problems. The many consequences of depression include the drop it causes in your libido. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Tell What Turn You On
While your partner may try everything to please you, still you make like few things more than others. Tell your partner what turns you on and ask him/her to do what you like the most. Conversation is the key to an amazing sex life in marriage. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Try New Places
People usually take their bed as the only place to have sex which allows only restricted sex. Try to have sex at new places like your kitchen, bathroom, on the couch or any place you have ever fantasized about. It can boost your otherwise dull sex life. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Quit Alcohol
Alcohol abuse not only harms your overall health, it can also reduce the production of important vitamins, hormones and cholesterol which are necessary for the production of testosterone. Less testosterone results in poor drive for sex. Quit alcohol or switch to moderate drinking to have an active sex life. Image Courtesy : Getty Images
Change the Routine
Take a break from your hectic life and recharge yourself for your partner. Take a vacation and enjoy some quality time together with your partner. Sex will automatically start to make you better once you are relaxed. Image Courtesy : Getty Images


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Harry Redknapp has launched a robust defence of his management style and hit out at claims his failure to rotate has led to exhaustion within Tottenham's faltering squad.
Tottenham were on the verge of moving 13 points clear of Arsenal in February but a run of one win in nine games means the Londoners could be sixth in the Barclays Premier League by the time they take on Blackburn at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka claimed this week Redknapp's reluctance to rotate - he made the fewest changes of any top-flight manager over the festive period - has caused the club's key players to tire, but the manager insisted: I am very happy with what I have done."
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Now supposes I bought a DVD of film X and I am a computer genius who can
download and digitize the thing and sent straight to my friends who have
to log in. They are only watching it themselves, I did not post it on
the internet so what if I send it to 200 of them who can now watch it at
home, I made it from a legal copy and they are watching it for personal
use ? If the MPAA finds out do you think that gets me off the hook
because it is the exact analogy you have to extending "face to face" to
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I just don't understand your logic here. We are talking about official
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university programs. Of course digitizing a video for 100 of your
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'Lone Survivor' is a war story for grown-ups.
"Lone Survivor'' R -- Too realistically violent to recommend for anyone under 17, "Lone Survivor'' is a war story for grown-ups. Based on a memoir of the Afghan War by former Navy SEAL Leading Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell, the film recreates what happened to him and his SEAL buddies, three of whom perished.
In June 2005, Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Lt. Michael Patrick "Murph'' Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), 2nd Class Petty Officer Matthew Gene "Axe'' Axelson (Ben Foster) and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz Jr. (Emile Hirsch) are sent on a mission by Lt. Cmdr. Erik Kristensen (Eric Bana). Their target is a Taliban leader (Yousuf Azami) in a village near the Pakistan border.
While scoping out the village from a wooded hillside, the SEALs encounter several unarmed shepherds. After a brief debate over whether to kill them, detain them or let them go, the SEALs decide that killing them would be a war crime, and that their sole option is to release them. They do so, knowing that the shepherds will give their location to Taliban fighters. The four Americans are soon surrounded. The battle goes on and on, as Marcus' buddies die and he, while badly wounded, somehow survives with help from a Pashtun villager (Ali Suliman). A first rescue attempt by other SEALs also ends in disaster.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The endless firefights are edge-of-the-seat depictions and the wounds painfully realistic and bloody. The SEALs shoot many Taliban fighters, but it is how they themselves take bullets and grenades, plummet down hillsides and die with lungs full of blood that the film shows up-close. The profanity is very strong.
"Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones'' R -- Slightly bloodier than the previous four films in the series, this one is still relatively tame for an R, and OK for most high-schoolers.
Only a follower of all the "Paranormal Activity'' films (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, all mildish R's) will be up to speed on the interrelatedness of plots and characters, and how a vortex of demons, witches and perhaps a touch of Voodoo have haunted, possessed and ultimately killed them.
Now set in a blue-collar Latino community in Oxnard, Calif., the story centers on friends Jesse (Andrew Jacobs), Hector (Jorge Diaz) and Marisol (Gabrielle Walsh), who've just graduated from high school.
Writer/director Christopher Landon's decision to move the story into an ethnic neighborhood has infused this installment with new energy and better acting. As in the other films, the teens use home video technology to try to capture images of spooky goings-on. They spy on their mysterious neighbor Anna (Gloria Sandoval) in their apartment complex, and see the valedictorian of their class, Oscar (Carlos Pratts), running from her flat.
THE BOTTOM LINE: As with the other "Paranormal Activity'' films, most of the violence is held back until a climactic finale. This time, it involves high-caliber gunshot wounds, along with blunt force trauma. However, there is the unexpected suicide jump early on, and a murder victim in a pool of blood. The film also includes nudity, strong profanity, a briefly steamy sexual situation, drug use, drinking and street fights.
"August: Osage County'' R -- The hilarity laced with melodrama that made Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play "August: Osage County'' such a thrill onstage fizzles in this starry adaptation. Not for under-17s because of an intensely profane script and mature themes, the film nevertheless offers a sample platter of fine acting for arts-loving young people 17 and older. The cast does the script justice, but the film has a huge pacing problem.
The play flew by, while the movie lumbers and kills the humor.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The script contains consistently strong profanity, graphic sexual slang, racial and homophobic slurs. A character abuses prescription drugs. A man offers pot to a 14-year-old girl and flirts inappropriately with her. Central themes involve suicide, incest and terminal cancer.
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this is one of those days where i shouldn't be trusted with anything more complicated than a sippy cup.
got up around 0450 and lifted weights for about an hour. the session felt good and was a nice endurance high rep type of workout. around 6 i decided to go straight to the pool to take advantage of the training effect. by this time my upper body was all warmed up and ready. usually it takes me a good 30 min to feel this primed when i swim even with a long gradual warmup.
i get in the water and have a lane all to myself. using the fast lane (first time since I was sick a month ago) the water felt refreshing. And as i was doing my warmup i kept getting distracted by the little things like how my nose piece was digging into my nose.... Funny how one day it digs in and the next it decides to not inflict any pain.
so here is the workout
100 k
200 sw
main set
4 x this little super set
400 kick (100/200/100)
It wasn't a bad swim had a good lane buddy who was kicking my butt with ease. She had a Kona ironman swim cap on and she def was an open water swimmer with a wide sweeping stroke.
So verily, i finished and climbed out of the pool feeling really spent. didnt realize how bad it was until i was having trouble cracking an egg without getting most of the shell into the bowl. now i just need enough coffee and the day should be good.
1 mile w/u
4 x 800m sprint
10 burpees between 800's
1 mile c/d
Later in the day (evening)
3 x 500
got a good lunchtime swim in.
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Swim was good. Only problem is how the pool is managed. We had aqua runners in lap swimming lanes. they didn't have the presence of mind to move over to the slow lane. Rather they spent their time in the medium lane.
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text: Originally Posted by RamidDecember 13, 2001 was a day that for most people was just an ordinary day, but for me it was the most remarkable day in my life. It was the day that I, a twelve-year-old Chinese girl, became an American resident. I remember that when our plane landed on the SFO my mind was filled with many questions: what should I do when I meet new people; will I be able to get along with everybody? I would encounter other obstacles that I hadn't even imagined.


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We take a closer look at Mark Cerny's intriguing PlayStation 4 adventure
this is the game that intrigues me the most out of sony's 1st party PS4 games.
It's being developed by the guy who's building the PS4. That alone has me sold.
Variety is king!
I'll definitely give Knack a chance at launch. You never know, it just may become the Crash/Jak of the next gen.
Big fan of Crash, Ratchet and Jak games. This reminds of those games and Mark Cerny said he wanted to capture the fun of PS1 platformers so this is a must for me.


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Teach. Drill. Correct. Reinforce.
The W's came into this season with an almost exclusive focus on improving their defense and rebounding. And that was the right priority. And so far that focus has been rewarded. Except during unrelieved stretches of smallball, the W's defense and rebounding have dramatically improved.
"We don't worry about our offense. Our offense will take care of itself."
However, seven games into the season, it's clear that the above was a faulty assumption. This was going to be a different team in many ways, including offensively. And good shots, even for good shooters, weren't going to create themselves.
But these are fixes that can still be made. Here are some observations about the W's backcourt…
3-guard rotation
At first it might sound like a "distinction without a difference" — the suggestion that the two following statements really aren't equivalent.
1. "Jack can backup at both guard spots" (and/or "Curry's better off the ball.")
2. "The W's could develop a good 3-guard rotation."
[Immediate clarification: by "3-guard rotation" I don't mean that Jackson should play Curry, Thompson, and Jack together (much). I mean that Jack should "rotate" in for either Curry or Thompson, and then that the subbed-out guard should then rotate back in for the original starter still in the game. And that in general that kind of "3 guard rotation" should continue — with Jenkins sometimes getting spot minutes, too.]
The virtue of a "3-guard rotation" lies in the subtle improvement in chemistry that can develop among the three. The focus can shift from whatever limitations the starters have to the versatility of the threesome as a whole — and how each can complement the others' strengths and help compensate for the others' weaknesses.
Obviously there are hallowed examples of this. Isaiah, Dumars, Vinnie. Kevin Johnson, Hornacek, Majerle. Nash, Finley, Van Exel. You're probably already thinking of others.
Now those are august threesomes above. There are hall-of-famers there. But here's a humbler and more instructive example from near at hand.
Bibby, Christie, Bobby Jackson
No comparison is perfect. That's not the point. The first thing that jumps out at you when you look at that Kings' backcourt is that they have a lockdown defender in Christie — and the W's don't. Still, there are things to learn from how the Kings utilized that backcourt.
I'm one of those who think that Curry's biggest limitation is at "point of attack." (But I'm not one of those who think this means he should be moved to SG). When he really lowers his center of gravity, when he really bears down and gets low (with his dribble on offense and with his feet on defense), he dramatically improves at "point of attack." This was in evidence against Lawson and the Nuggets. But Curry can't afford to relax and get casual with this at all.
So when you take a glance back at that Kings' rotation and think of what the W's 3-guard rotation could be, another thing that leaps out is this: even if "point of attack" isn't Curry's natural strength, he's better at this, when he focuses, than Bibby ever was — and like Bibby, Curry can obviously come off screens and shoot the ball.
The comparison between Bobby Jackson and Jack (besides their names) is just as evident — two feisty, take-no-prisoners leaders who don't mind getting physical at all. Just what both backcourts needed.
Developing and honing a 3-guard rotation (instead of just "subbing in" backup guards) doesn't preclude 4th guard minutes for Jenkins. Any time there's foul trouble or illness (or an OT game), any time there are spot defensive spells (like against Denver), there could be a small, but not negligible role provided for Jenkins, too.
There are 96 minutes available in the backcourt. On a "typical" night (allotting for spot minutes for Jenkins and the occasional stint of playing all three guards together) I'd like to see none of the W's three guards get much less than 28 minutes and not much more than 34.
Again, the reason to do this would be to watch the chemistry and energy and versatility among the three guards grow.
"We don't have break-down guys on this team…
"…We have knock-down shooters" (Mark Jackson).
This fact makes the above comparison with the Kings' backcourt even more interesting — because it hints towards a style of play. I'm not suggesting the W's implement a Princeton offense (not that the Princeton offense can't work in the NBA in the right circumstances). But even so, many of the principles inherent in a motion offense could be applied much more by this current W's team than they're applying them right now.
1. When they're not running high pick-and-rolls, the W's need to get Curry and Thompson in motion off good solid screens much more crisply than they're doing right now. One of the W's most effective halfcourt sets has been when Lee sets a pin-down screen for Thompson on the baseline. The reads that Thompson's now recognizes are instructive. If Lee's man doesn't switch that screen, Thompson has an open 18 fter (which opponents fear most). If the big does switch, Thompson is now adept at immediately dropping a bounce pass to Lee. How Lee is then finishing that play is the closest facsimile the W's have been able to create for the high screen-and-roll Lee of the Knicks — who had enough space to use his quickness. Then, thirdly, if the opposing big comes over to cover Lee, Thompson keeps the ball and curls into the lane on a drive.
It's not that the W's guards can't drive the ball at all. It's just that we can't expect them to stand out at the wing and shake-and-bake like Earl Monroe or cross-over like Tim Hardaway. That's not who they are. You have to get them in motion and compromise their defenders by making those defenders chase and try to run them off the line — so that Curry and Thompson can drive as counters.
2. Punish opponents in the post. At first this principle wouldn't seem to belong in a post about the backcourt. But it does. When you don't have "break-down," draw-and-kick perimeter guys, complementing your shooters with a strong post-up game becomes even more important. That Addleman Kings' team I referenced above didn't have "break-down guys" either, but they sure created (and made) alot of clean 3's.
We've seen some flashes. Jackson conscientiously posting up Barnes against the Cavs when they cross-matched. Bogut's beautiful passing out of the low block. (Bogut's semaphore-waving for his teammates to cut when he has the ball was an early bullet-point for an offensive lesson-plan. And we saw that point followed-through on with that beautiful last minute play against the Kings that got Thompson the 17 fter.)
One other play (lost in the nightmare of what ensued) also struck me. Against Denver late in the game Landry had been (once again) punishing an opponent inside. Trying not to leave shooters by doubling Landry, Karl tried McGee. That didn't work. Faried was in foul trouble (that's what punishing means), and Landry went right at him. Then finally Thompson's man had to dig-down against Landry who then pitched the ball back out to a wide-open Thompson. Feet set. Plenty of space and time. Bang. Had it not been for the nightmare of mistakes that ensued, that created 3 that came as a result of Landry punishing the Nuggets inside should've sealed the deal.
Tempo and 0- and 1- pass possessions
Jackson continues to rightly emphasize pushing the ball, and that emphasis shouldn't be lost or taken for granted as the W's simultaneously focus more on their halfcourt execution. But in the past two games, two factors have mitigated against the W's running game. Rebounding (another example of how you can't really separate the bigs from the success of the smalls). And fatigue. I know it was an OT game, but I also know you understand these numbers: 48, 19, 10, 55 — the minutes played, in order, of Lee, Barnes, Ezeli, and Thompson. And had Curry not been in foul trouble, he'd have been pushing 50 minutes, too.
"You've got to find the balance between zero- and one-pass possessions versus getting to the basket and trying to get the ball moving a little bit and those same shots coming back around."
Curry gets it. And for him to express the needed balance in these specific terms means that the W's coaching staff is emphasizing it, too. But there's still a discrepancy between the recognition of the principle and its execution. Much of it comes down to that unspoken term shot-selection. Not every (semi-) open look, even for a great shooter, is a shot that should be taken. We remember the Nelson axiom: "A created 3 must be taken." The differences between a created 3 and ones that are just taken requires a discussion of nuanced variables. MT II takes a good crack at this. But even if finding the balance that Curry's talking about can only be achieved by an intuitive "feel" for the rhythms and pace of a game at any particular time, still the principle itself can be "drilled, corrected, and reinforced." Then over time you learn it.
It's not a "make-or-miss league." That's another excuse from what's supposed to be "a no-excuse team." It's a league where the best coaches help their best scorers get the best shots — and then those shooters either make or miss them.


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EPA Orders Simplot Cattle Feeding Company to change stock watering practice at Grand View, ID, feedlot to protect the Snake River
Release Date: 06/11/2010
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(Seattle – June 11, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the Simplot Cattle Feeding Company a legal order to halt discharges from its nearly 700-acre feedlot complex near Grand View, Idaho. Simplot confines between 30,000 and 65,000 cattle year round at this feedlot facility near the Snake River in southeastern Idaho.
EPA's order directs Simplot to immediately cease all discharge of pollutants to waters of the U.S. This action is particularly important because the Snake River has been designated as "impaired" for both bacteria and nutrients.
Today's Order stems from Simplot's use of a constant flow stock watering system. When not used for irrigation (usually from November to March), a portion of this water is diverted to pasture, irrigation ditches, or into the Ted Trueblood Wildlife Refuge, all of which ultimately flow into the Snake River. Simplot water samples pulled from the facility's discharge were shown to contain 1600 colonies of fecal bacteria per 100 ml of sample.
Simplot is covered under an NPDES CAFO permit, and by discharging 1500 gallons per minute from the production area, they are violating their permit. While EPA recognizes that many producers use similar systems at their facilities, CAFO regulations apply to feedlots and dairies. They do not typically apply to rangeland. If watering system flows are re-used and/or do not leave the facility, they are not considered a discharge.
According to Edward Kowalski, Director of EPA's office of Compliance and Enforcement in Seattle, when pollution is discharged to surface waters from watering systems, EPA will take appropriate action.
"Simplot's watering system adds fecal bacteria to the Snake River," said EPA's Kowalski. "It discharges a tremendous volume of contaminated water to a river already impaired by bacteria and nutrient pollution. By re-routing overflows or storing water for future use, producers can take care of their livestock and protect Idaho water quality."
Pollutants commonly associated with animal waste or manure often includes nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, organic matter, pathogens and sediments. These pollutants can choke rivers and streams with algae, kill fish by reducing oxygen in the water and transmit waterborne diseases.
To comply with the Order, Simplot must cease all discharges to the Snake River and its tributaries immediately.
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Toddler Tips
Still Nursing
From: NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 15 No. 1, January-February 1998, pp. 23-24
We provide articles from our publications from previous years for reference for our Leaders and members. Readers are cautioned to remember that research and medical information change over time.
"Toddler Tips" is a regular feature of the magazine NEW BEGINNINGS, published bimonthly by La Leche League International. In this column, suggestions are offered by readers of NEW BEGINNINGS to help parents of toddlers. Various points of view are presented. Not all of the information may be pertinent to your family's lifestyle. This information is general in nature, and not intended to be advice, medical or otherwise.
I am nursing my two-year-old. We usually nurse at home, but we do have occasions when we nurse in public or in the presence of extended family members. Although I know of the health and emotional benefits of extended nursing, I am at a loss about how to communicate this to others. What do other mothers say to those who ask about their little ones who are "still nursing"?
I usually try to make three points. First is that the average age of weaning worldwide is between two and four years. People are usually surprised but reassured that you are not a nut! Second is that the World Health Organization recommends nursing until age two or beyond. I explain that a child's immune system is not mature until after age two. Lastly, I say that I never envisioned myself nursing an older child. I relate my own shocked reaction the first time I saw someone nurse a toddler. I explain that it was a natural progression that I wouldn't have missed for anything. In some ways I enjoy nursing a toddler more than an infant-toddlers can voice their appreciation! I also add that my pediatrician shook my hand to congratulate me when my daughter was still nursing at her two-year checkup. By providing scientifically based information in a matter-of-fact manner I hope to chip away at the persistent misinformation and prejudice that abounds regarding breastfeeding.
Joyce Kelly
Newtown Square PA USA
I have found that handling a situation with humor works best for me. When someone asks me, "How long are you going to nurse her?" I'll often respond, "Oh, about five more minutes!" That usually lightens the mood and everyone relaxes a bit. If someone really seems interested, I usually talk about the amazing immunities breastfeeding provides, and the fact that toddlers need those immunities even more. Since they are more mobile, toddlers often touch-and taste-everything in reach and so are exposed to more germs. There is usually a toddler around and when the person contrasts the busy toddler with the infant in arms, I often see a light go on in their minds.
LaJuana Oswalt
Sherwood AR USA
We used humor. Whenever someone asked when our daughter would wean, my husband would say something like, "Well, she's not allowed to date until she's 30 so we're sure she'll be home for a long time" or "Well, as long as she attends the local college, she can always come home for a nursing break." If I did discuss benefits, I focused on the benefits to us: how glad I was to have nursing to calm my daughter down after a tantrum, or how much easier it was to take a nursing toddler on long trips. People seemed more accepting of those benefits than of the benefits to my toddler. Our close friends and relatives could see the benefits for themselves while more distant acquaintances and strangers seemed satisfied by our calm acceptance.
Cindy Howard
Palo Alto CA USA
I'm nursing my five-year-old. We, too, usually nurse at home but do have occasions when we nurse in public or in the presence of extended family members. My daughter was two when my father-in-law made a big fuss about two being too old for nursing. My daughter and I discussed the situation and decided that grandfather didn't need to know that she still nursed. When she wants to nurse when he is present (at his home or ours) she asks if I can read her a story in a bedroom. That's our code that she wants to nurse. With other folks, I like to cite statistics. For example, one study showed that women who had nursed for a total of two years or more reduced their chances of premenopausal breast cancer by one-third. Since this will be my only child, I want to get as much benefit as I can! I also like to point out that the average age of weaning worldwide is two to four years of age. I give further information from Katherine Dettwyler's article comparing weaning among humans to weaning of other primates from the book Breastfeeding: Bio-Cultural Perspectives. I have found that most people are just uneducated about the benefits of nursing past infancy. Offering information and showing them that nursing an older child is not unusual in other parts of the world seems to help.
Karen Lovett
Micanopy FL USA
I can sympathize with this situation as I have nursed two toddlers. When nursing can't be put off until later, I use humor to explain it to bystanders. I might say something like, "Oh, that helps you feel better, hey?" (This is a funny little phrase my children use!) Most of the time, I don't think people have any idea that I'm nursing. Many people don't expect a toddler to still be nursing, so they assume that it isn't happening. I also let the calming effect of the nursing speak for itself. Many a temper tantrum has been avoided by a few mellow minutes at the breast! Sometimes a cracker or juice just isn't enough!
Tracey Christiansen
North Delta BC Canada
A happy smile accompanying a statement like "Yes, it's working really well for our family" speaks volumes. For persistent questioners, try "Yes, it still feels like the best choice available to all of us." By using the word "choice," you convey the message that you have not simply forgotten to wean your child, but that you have consciously decided not to do so at this time. Answering openly, without becoming defensive or self-righteous can lead to a more comfortable conversation.
I've had to work hard to stop spouting lengthy explanations or snapping abrupt justifications, both of which needlessly revealed either my desire to convert others or my own insecurities. Perhaps the best wake-up call came when I discovered that a woman whom I had never imagined staying home was considering the possibility. Because I had convinced myself that she was dedicated to her career and looked down on at- home mothers, I had interpreted her questions as attacks. Now I realize that one cannot judge the motivation behind such questions. It's best to assume it comes from curiosity rather than condemnation. Fortunately, it's becoming easier to keep my answers brief and gracious, which, ironically, often invites further discussion!
Esther Rupert
Conifer CO USA
For the most part, the nursing relationship is between a mother and her child. However, sometimes it is important to help other family members and friends understand why we're going against the "norms" of society. Instead of making an issue of why you're still nursing, why not look for "teachable moments." For example, if someone mentions a sick child who is unable to keep any food down, you could mention how quickly human milk is absorbed. You could share that nursing provides comfort and nutrition for a toddler who is ill. If there is a person in your family who has had breast or ovarian cancer you could mention the health benefits a mother receives from breastfeeding.
I plan to simply explain to people that I can't schedule when I will wean my son until he starts carrying a calendar.
Mary Wu
Naperville IL USA
I also have a two-year-old son, Mordechai, who still nurses often. We usually nurse at home but occasionally he needs to nurse when we are out. I do so as casually as possible without feeling inconvenienced or uncomfortable. I find that if I look apologetic, it appears I have something to hide. If people comment, I say to them "He is only two years old-many babies nurse much longer than that." Often mothers are impressed and interested and discuss the issue further. I, too, am comfortable with his nursing for the reasons you mentioned (health and comfort) and have a hard time convincing others. I have finally realized I don't have to convince others, just myself. Other people, especially family and friends who know me, respect me and my beliefs. I believe that every mother does what is best for her baby and family, and I expect others to honor my choices. If you feel the need for extra support, it might help to review THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING or MOTHERING YOUR NURSING TODDLER so you'll have a few answers handy.
Bonnie Weinberg
Nof Ayalon, Israel


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Team-by-team draft needs: Atlantic Divisionby Mike G. Morreale
The 2014 NHL Draft will be a great opportunity for teams to shore up positions of need with an injection of energetic, young talent.
As the first round of the draft draws near, there's no better time to take a glimpse at the possible draft needs of all 30 NHL teams. Although there still may be trades and surprises in the works leading up to the draft, which will be held June 27-28 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the priorities likely will remain the same.
While there still may be trades and surprises in the works leading up to the draft, which will be held June 27-28 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the priorities likely will remain the same. Here's a breakdown of what Atlantic Division teams could be looking to do when they arrive in Philadelphia. Keep in mind the possible fits for each team are based on draft position.
Top priority: Depth at right wing
The situation: The team's top three right wings, Jarome Iginla, Reilly Smith and Loui Eriksson, all were acquired from other teams. On top of that, Iginla turns 37 on July 1, when he can become an unrestricted free agent, so the window is closing quickly. The best young player in the system at right wing might be Brian Ferlin (2011, No. 121), who led Cornell University with 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists), six power-play goals and six game-winning goals in 32 regular-season games this season. Goaltenders Malcolm Subban (2012, No. 24) and Niklas Svedberg (2012, free agent) are the future behind Tuukka Rask, and defensemen Joseph Morrow (2013, trade) and David Warsofksy (2010, trade) can be brought along slowly with the Bruins' current mix of talented veterans and youngsters along the blue line.
Possible fits: Right wing Alex Tuch (United States National Team Development Program, United States Hockey League); right wing Nikita Scherbak (Saskatoon, Western Hockey League); right wing Nikolay Goldobin (Sarnia, Ontario Hockey League).
Top priority: Strength and size on the wings
The situation: The Sabres benefitted from a strong 2013 draft that included bookend defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen (No. 8) and Nikita Zadorov (No. 16). Center Mikhail Grigorenko (2012, No. 12) and right wing Joel Armia (2011, No. 16) remain works in progress. Buffalo could use another top prospect in goal now that Ryan Miller is gone. Pinpointing depth at the forward position remains critical for the Sabres and likely will be their strategy with the No. 2 pick unless Barrie Colts defenseman Aaron Ekblad is available. That would make for an intriguing choice for general manager Tim Murray, who played a big role in the selections of Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Erik Karlsson during his time at the draft tables with the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators.
Possible fits: Center Samuel Bennett (Kingston, OHL); center Sam Reinhart (Kootenay, WHL); center Leon Draisaitl (Prince Albert, WHL).
Top priority: Depth on defense
The situation: The Red Wings got strong contributions this season from members of their 2013 Calder Cup-winning team in Grand Rapids, among them forwards Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Tatar, Riley Sheahan and Tomas Jurco. Their development was crucial considering Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg aren't getting any younger. It's never a bad idea to bolster the prospect cupboard with offensive talent, something the Red Wings scouting staff always has taken great pride in. It would seem, however, that adding depth along the blue line and in goal might be the plan this year, particularly with the rapid development of right wing Anthony Mantha (2013, No. 20). It appears Petr Mrazek (2010, No. 141) will back up Jimmy Howard next season, so now might be the time to groom another young goalie.
Possible fits: Right wing Kasperi Kapanen (KalPa, FIN); defenseman Haydn Fleury (Red Deer, WHL); defenseman Julius Honka (Swift Current, WHL).
Top priority: Depth on the wings
The situation: The Panthers have a bookend pair of defensemen waiting in the wings in Boston College teammates Mike Matheson (2012, No. 23) and Ian McCoshen (2013, No. 31), not to mention Alex Petrovic (2010, No. 36), who is poised to take a full-time NHL role in 2014-15. Florida appears solid for the foreseeable future down the middle of the ice with Nick Bjugstad and Aleksander Barkov. Vincent Trocheck (2011, No. 64) played 20 games late this season and prospect Rocco Grimaldi (2011, No. 33) could be in the NHL next season. The team needs to uncover a gem in net to eventually replace 35-year-old Roberto Luongo. If general manager Dale Tallon opts to keep the No. 1 pick in the draft, it's possible he'll select the best player available who can provide the biggest immediate impact, and that could be defenseman Aaron Ekblad of the Barrie Colts.
Possible fits: Center Samuel Bennett (Kingston, OHL); defenseman Aaron Ekblad (Barrie, OHL); center Sam Reinhart (Kootenay, WHL).
Top priority: Strong, physical forwards
The situation: The Canadiens addressed a glaring need for size along the forward lines at the 2013 draft when they selected 6-foot-6 right wing Michael McCarron in the first round (No. 25), but he remains a work in progress and will continue to grow and mature with the London Knights of the OHL. Swedish left wing Jacob De la Rose (2013, No. 34) probably is ahead of McCarron at this stage of his development. Goalie Zachary Fucale (2013, No. 36) and defenseman Jarred Tinordi (2010, No. 22) have made progress in their growth. Tinordi, a 6-foot-6, 227-pound left-shot defenseman, played 22 games with the Canadiens in 2013-14. Montreal hasn't had a 40-goal scorer since Brian Bellows in 1993-94, but at the rate forward Alex Galchenyuk (2012, No. 3) is progressing, having a 40-goal scorer might soon be the least of the team's worries.
Possible fits: Center Ryan MacInnis (Kitchener, OHL); center Eric Cornel (Peterborough, OHL); left wing Adrian Kempe (Modo, SWE).
Top priority: Shutdown defenseman
The situation: The Senators don't have a first-round pick -- they sent their selection to the Ducks as part of the Bobby Ryan trade -- but that doesn't mean the team won't be focused on filling the need for some skilled defenders to take some pressure off defenseman Erik Karlsson. It also would behoove the Senators to groom some quality forwards now that it's gone public that captain Jason Spezza, who ranks second on the all-time franchise list in goals (252) and points (687), has requested a trade after 11 seasons in Ottawa. Prospects Curtis Lazar (2013, No. 17), Mark Stone (2010, No. 178) and Matt Puempel (2011, No. 24) are the future on offense, and defensemen Mark Borowiecki (2008, No. 139) and Mikael Wikstrand (2011, No. 196) could earn spots with the big club much sooner than later. General manager Bryan Murray has some tough decisions to make with Ryan, defenseman Marc Methot and goalie Craig Anderson eligible to become unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2015.
Possible fits: Defenseman Roland McKeown (Kingston, OHL); defenseman Jack Glover (USNTDP, USHL); defenseman Marcus Pettersson (Skelleftea, SWE).
Top priority: Depth on defense
The situation: Victor Hedman has emerged as a cornerstone defenseman, and the Lightning likely would like to find another quality young player to put alongside him. They'll need to find someone who could step in sooner than later if you look at the ages of the rest of the their defense corps: Sami Salo will be 40 before next season, Eric Brewer is 35, Matthew Carle is 29, and Mattias Ohlund is 37 and hasn't played since 2010-11. The Lightning had six rookies play significant minutes this season: forwards Ondrej Palat, who is a finalist for the Calder Trophy as the League's top rookie, Tyler Johnson, J.T. Brown and Nikita Kucherov and defensemen Radko Gudas and Mark Barberio. There's also ultra-talented forward Jonathan Drouin (2013, No. 3), who likely will challenge for a top-six forward role. Goalie prospect Andrey Vasilevskiy (2012, No. 19) helped Russia to a bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship. Defense prospects Slater Koekkoek (2012, No. 10) and Nikita Nesterov (2011, No. 148) need time to develop in the American Hockey League.
Possible fits: Defenseman Anthony DeAngelo (Sarnia, OHL); defenseman Haydn Fleury (Red Deer, WHL); left wing Kevin Fiala (HV71, SWE).
Top priority: Power forward for top six
The situation: It's about time the Maple Leafs sought flashy puck-movers from the back end to aid in the transition game after allowing a League-high 35.9 shots per game in 2013-14. There might not be that exact player available when they pick in the first round, but don't be surprised if Toronto plucks a few defensemen in the later rounds. The guess here is that the Maple Leafs will choose the best available player on the board in the opening round, and that likely will be a forward. That's certainly not a bad thing; this year's draft has a plethora of talented centers and wings. It's also possible the Maple Leafs take a flyer on a goalie; the organization is in need of an up-and-comer between the pipes.
Possible fits: Right wing Jake Virtanen (Calgary, WHL); left wing Nicholas Ritchie (Peterborough, OHL); right wing Alex Tuch (USNTDP, USHL).


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- Part-time day or evening transfer students are encouraged to contact an academic advisor in the Center for Lifelong Learning.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 19, 2011) – After opening the season on the road for the first four weeks of the season, the ETSU volleyball team comes home for the first time in a Tuesday night conference showdown with USC Upstate at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.
The Bucs are coming off a tough weekend at the JMU Coca-Cola Classic in which they dropped three contests; however, the squad did show glimpses of excellence, particularly in a narrow 3-2 defeat against Big East member Georgetown. ETSU also dropped matches against James Madison and Appalachian State.
One week prior to last weekend's tournament at James Madison, ETSU finished a perfect 3-0 to win the Country Inn & Suites Invitational at Chattanooga. The Bucs defeated UNC Asheville, Chattanooga and Tennessee Tech to win the tournament title.
The Bucs continue to be dominant across the frontline as they lead the Atlantic Sun in blocks with 2.37 per set. ETSU ranks in the top half of the conference in every other statistical category.
Individually, senior Jamie Stancliff (Advance, N.C.) continues to lead the league in blocks at 1.29 per contest. In addition, Stancliff is coming off a career-best blocking performance against Georgetown, where she totaled 12 blocks. Sophomore Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) ranks second in the A-Sun in both kills (4.25) and points (4.70).
ETSU closed the conference season last year at home against USC Upstate as the Bucs came away with an impressive 3-0 sweep of the Spartans. In the contest last season, ETSU hit an impressive .324, its second best hitting percentage of the season, to quickly defeat USC Upstate.
Tuesday's match against USC Upstate is Back in Blue at Brooks night – fans that wear ETSU apparel receive admission for just a Buc ($1). We also encourage you to come for a chance to win free food from Wendy's and participate in the WENDY'S WIN promotion. If the Bucs beat USC Upstate, each fan will receive a coupon for free Wendy's.
For fans unable to attend the match, live stats will be available by clicking HERE or by visiting ETSUBucs.com.
Scouting the Spartans
USC Upstate enters Tuesday's match with a 3-8 overall record on the season. The Spartans most recently defeated Western Carolina, 3-0, on Saturday. USC Upstate is led by senior Morgan Thomas with 2.65 kills per set, ranking her 13th in the A-Sun. Thomas is 11th in the league in points at 3.23 per set. Senior Kelsie Queen and junior Mindy Quimby also average better than 2.0 kills per set to rank in the top-20 of the league. Morgan Page leads the USC Upstate defense with 3.89 digs per set, ranking her seventh in the conference. ETSU leads the all-time series against USC Upstate 6-4 after picking up the win over the Spartans last season.
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Among the White Mountains, at the head of the valley of Harrowdale, the ancient hold of Dunharrow stood above a cliff on the valley's eastern side. Beyond the hold to the east was a forest of pine and fir, the Dimholt, that shrouded the lower slopes of a brooding black mountain. That was the Haunted Mountain, named Dwimorberg in the language of the Rohirrim.[1]
In the depths of the dark Dimholt wood, at the entrance to a glen, stood a single standing stone. Behind that stone, in the depths of the glen, was a Dark Door, the entrance to the Paths of the Dead.[1] Those Paths beneath the Mountains had been haunted by the betrayers of Isildur throughout the Third Age. The Dead that dwelt beneath it gave the Haunted Mountain its name, but Aragorn allowed them to finally fulfill their oath to his ancestor, and so have peace.[2] After the great events at the end of the Third Age, then, the Dwimorberg was haunted no longer.
The name means "haunted mountain". The first element is also seen in the Rohirric names Dwimordene (Lothlórien) and Dwimmerlaik (Witch-king). The second element means "mountain".


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The major 4-star hotel in the very center of Brussels with a panoramic sauna.
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre has undertaken a major refurbishment in the restaurant and lobby area. The formerly classic décor of Thon Hotels Brussels largest property has been updated and the hotel now offers a modern and refreshing look. The new design concept is based on light, serenity, modernity and includes all of the luxury befitting for a 4-star hotel.Wireless internet
Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Guest PCs with free internet access are available in the reception area.Food and drink at the hotel
As the breakfast is the most important meal of the day, enjoy the large variety of hot and cold dishes we offer you at out buffet.
Have a drink in our new bar and lounge, The O Bar, which offers a cosy atmosphere and colourful experience. Enjoy major events on our flat screen TV, and give your day a relaxing end. A breakfast buffet is served daily in our newly renovated restaurant.Conferences
The hotel has 13 conference rooms with all the technical equipment you would expect from a modern conference hotel.Fitness and well-being
A unique feature of the hotel is the top floor where you will find our relaxation centre with a fitness room and sauna, both with a panoramic view of the Brussels city centre.Activities and other things to do around the hotel
In the heart of the European Capital, the well-known Grand Place and the cultural centre are only a 10 minute stroll away via the pedestrian street La Rue Neuve which is lined with shops, cafés and restaurants and the shopping mall City 2. Discover what's new in Brussels with the official website of the Tourism and Convention Bureau of Brussels, capital of Europe and Belgium.