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Floyd Mayweather's Fiancée Shantel Jackson Graces Cover of Nine5Four Magazine (Photos)
I believe this magazine is owned by J Prince who always runs Rap-a-Lot records (label is still in business right?). He also use to do some advisory work early in Mayweather's career, so it makes sense he would put Miss Jackson on the cover.
Here are a few snippets from the interview.
N54: I know that you are engaged to Floyd Mayweather. When did you and Floyd get together?
Well Floyd and I met in Atlanta, at a hotel, in valet and that was over 5 Years ago now
N54: Does Floyds focus and determination inspire you in any way?
Yes very much so, I look at Floyd's work ethic in boxing and I always tell myself that's how I need to be with my career. Nonstop, and aggressive.
N54: What is a big misconception people have of you being the Fiancé of Floyd Mayweather?
That all I am is arm candy, or a gold digger. Which is what they say about any woman who's with or dating a celebrity. But nither are true; I'm way More than superficial.
N54: Do the Blog Rumors get on your nerves at time?
No, because things that aren't true shouldn't bother you, but the funny thing is it's amazing what these blogs can come up with. They have me Shaking my head asking myself where they pull their stories from.
N54: What is the craziest thing that you have read about yourself or Floyd?
The craziest about myself is…. That I've gotten my dimples done. I didn't Even know that was a procedure. Lol and Floyd well they always have him dating someone new.


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Huskers Drop Opener at Louisville
Louisville, Ky. - The No. 74 Nebraska men's tennis dropped a 6-1 decision to No. 34 Louisville in the Huskers' season opener on Sunday at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
Tom Blackwell battled to NU's lone singles victory on the day with a 6-3, 2-6, 10-7 victory over Louisville's Michael Lippens at No. 5.
Mark Herrmann and Dusty Boyer narrowly fell in hard-fought matches at the top two singles spots. Herrmann lost a 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 decision to Louisville's Albert Wagner at No. 1, while Boyer fell 6-2, 3-6, 5-7 to Austin Siegel at No. 2.
Andre Stenger, Eric Sock and Sebastian Florczyk fell in straight sets to their Cardinals opponents, while the Huskers also dropped all three doubles matches to provide the Cardinals with their final point.
Nebraska will take more than two weeks off from competition before opening its 2013 home schedule against Illinois State on Feb. 1 at the Nebraska Tennis Center.
Tennis Match Results
#34 Louisville 6, #74 Nebraska 1
Jan 13, 2013 at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
1. Albert Wagner (LOU) def. Mark Herrmann (NEB) 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
2. Austin Siegel (LOU) def. Dusty Boyer (NEB) 2-6, 6-3, 7-5
3. Chris Simich (LOU) def. Andre Stenger (NEB) 6-2, 7-5
4. Luis Elizondo (LOU) def. Eric Sock (NEB) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
5. Tom Blackwell (NEB) def. Michael Lippens (LOU) 6-3, 2-6, 10-7
6. Alex Gornet (LOU) def. Sebastian Florczyk (NEB) 6-3, 6-2
1. #31 Albert Wagner/Alex Gornet (LOU) def. Andre Stenger/Brandon Videtich (NEB) 8-2
2. Luis Elizondo/Jeffrey Brown (LOU) def. Bradford Zitsch/Dusty Boyer (NEB) 9-7
3. Michael Lippens/Van Damrongsri (LOU-MT) def. Sebastian Florczyk/Mark Herrmann (NEB) 8-3
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (6,3,4,1,2,5)

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As many of you may know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that each year, over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 40,000 die. One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is not a disease only of women because for every 100 women diagnosed 1 man will be also. Approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year.
If detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer exceeds 96%.
Ley of Cilantro and Lime is hoping to promote awareness of breast cancer and its effects by posting information about it on her blog and drawing attention to the issue through our participation in her event Baking for Breast Cancer Awareness . There are only 5 more days to get your entry in!!!!! In Ley's own words you can bake something healthy, you can decorate your entries with a theme, or you can make it pink- whatever you choose, just make sure it's obviously tied in to breast cancer awareness! She is not even going to be picky about the definition of "baking"- it doesn't have to be sweet, it doesn't have to be carb-y, and, you know what?- it doesn't really even have to be "baked." Bake a healthy chicken, make a pink trifle, create something that looks like boobs. It doesn't matter. Just make it. And spread the word."
Each of us in our lives has been touched by cancer in one way or another. Either a good friend, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, wife or even ourselves has struggled to come to terms with the disease. In each of our communities there are individuals or organizations creating awareness and raising funds. Breast cancer is not age related at all. It affects us all!
Here are a couple of sites you may find interesting about food choices:
Natural Health Web
Cancer Fighting Foods
Earlier today I started off by making a dish I saw Ricardo Larrivee prepare on the Food Network. It appealed to me and would have been perfect for this event. I was looking for something that utilized tomatoes with their cancer fighting properties. But with all the best intentions this recipe turned into a disaster!!!!! The dumplings did not hold together...that will teach me to half a recipe!!!!!
So what to do with all this lovely spinach/garlic infused ricotta...well...pesto spinach lasagna I thought. It would have been so good but on browsing through the cupboards I only had 3 lasagna sheets left. Now what? Well I decided to just throw the whole thing together with some uncooked pasta, throw in a little more tomato sauce to create an atmosphere for the pasta to cook in the oven and top it with cheese. VOILA!!!!This disaster turned into something delicious if not photogenic!!!!!
I started off with all the best of intentions by creating a special Italian dish of Spinach Polpetti. As so happened the dish was a complete disaster and did not hold up!!!Being of the "my dish is half full" philosophy I decided to buck up and remake a completely new dish with these same ingredients....just make the best of it!!! As a metaphor for someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer the polpetti did not hold up in the boiling water. Life has a way of throwing us lemons and challenges... my dish or a person inflicted with disease may feel that all is lost. I took the ingredients from this dish and created something tasty and delicious just as a cancer survivor would pick up the pieces of their life and with all the support and well wishes create a new lease and perspective on life and be all the stronger for it!!!!!!!
I give you the two original recipes I wanted to try.
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can crushed plum tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1/2 lb. (6 cups) fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb. (2 cups) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
Fresh basil leaves to taste
Tomato Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Polpetti :In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, wilt the spinach in the oil. Transfer to a sieve, drain well and let cool.
In a food processor, purée the spinach, garlic, ricotta, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs. Add the flour and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Using two tablespoons, shape about 30 ml (2 tablespoons) dough into an oval dumpling. Repeat until all the dough is used up. Drop the dumplings, about 10 at a time, into salted simmering water. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes. Drain and coat lightly with oil. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Transfer the sauce to a large, shallow serving bowl. Set the dumplings on the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings and basil leaves. Season with pepper. Serve family-style.
1/3 cup prepared pesto
2 containers part-skim ricotta
2 large eggs
1 package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 tsp salt
1 jar prepared marinara sauce
12 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
6 or 9 sheets (7x3 noodles)
Heat oven to 375F. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. Blend ricotta, spinach, 1- 1/2 cups mozzarella, pesto, eggs and salt in large bowl. Pour 1 -1/2 cups marinara sauce into bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread with half the cheese mixture. (Noodles and cheese do not need to meet sides of dish. They will expand when baked.) Pour 1 cup sauce over cheese; place another layer of noodles over sauce. Spread remaining cheese over noodles; top with a layer of noodles. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes; uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until center is hot. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Makes 8 servings.
You are reading this post on More Than Burnt Toast at http://morethanburnttoast.blogspot.com. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to the author/owner of More Than Burnt Toast. All rights reserved by Valerie Harrison.


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It's the final countdown on the NBA Draft, and despite the fact the draft is less than 48 hours from now, we still don't know who the Cavs are taking with the first pick, assuming they still own it on Thursday night. And without knowing that, the rest of it is just as squirrelly. In fact, as I write this intro, I'm still not sure who I'm going to put at No. 1 and 2. But all of this mystery should also provide for some good drama, as well as make a lot of us who have been mocking for a few months look silly. The draft is Thursday night and you can plan on Rotoworld breaking down each pick as it happens, as usual.
You can follow me on Twitter by clicking here, and Rotoworld_BK is also a great follow for all the NBA headlines as they happen. Additionally, I'll be appearing on the radio with Rick Kamla on Friday morning at 9:20 on Atlanta's 92.9 The Game to recap what goes down on Thursday night.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nerlens Noel C Kentucky
Despite the fact that Alex Len appears to have a very real chance of being taken by the Cavs at No. 1, I'm sticking with Noel, simply because it seems to have the best odds of happening. However, if the Cavs do mix it up and take Len, the entire draft will be shaken up and become even more of a crapshoot than it already is. The Cavs are set at point guard and power forward, but have questions almost everywhere else. Tyler Zeller looks like a nice backup center, while Anderson Varejao's days are probably numbered in Cleveland, and he simply can't stay healthy. Noel is coming off an ACL tear, but is said to be ahead of schedule in his rehab. However, there is still a decent chance they'll try to trade this pick, if they can make the right deal. Lastly, Sam Mitchell and I agreed on the radio last week that Noel's undersized to be and NBA center right now, and lacks the 15-footer needed to be a power forward. He'll likely go No. 1, but I'm not expecting any miracles out of him for his first couple seasons.
2. Orlando Magic – Victor Oladipo SG Indiana
If the Cavs take Alex Len, it is almost a certainty the Magic will then grab Noel with the No. 2 pick. Personally, I still like Michigan PG Trey Burke for the Magic, as I think he fits their biggest need, and could end up being the best player in this draft. But unfortunately, I seem to be alone in thinking the Magic might take him. And if the Cavs take Noel, the Magic will have their choice of Oladipo (my choice, once again), Otto Porter, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore and Len. The arrival of Oladipo or McLemore could mean fewer minutes for guys like Arron Afflalo and Tobias Harris, but if the Magic are set on taking the best player available, one of these two looks like the pick. If the Magic do take Burke, I'll pay the price for overthinking and not going with my first instinct, as I initially had them taking Burke.
3. Washington Wizards – Otto Porter SF Georgetown
The Wizards are seemingly taking Porter at No. 3 in every other mock draft I've seen. I've had him going here since the get-go and he might be my favorite player in this draft. He also fills a need for the Wizards and it's hard to see them taking someone else at this point. Porter could be a hometown hero for the Wiz after playing at Georgetown and pairing him with John Wall and Bradley Beal should mean the Wizards will have a very good team in the near future. Trevor Ariza hasn't proven to be a reliable starter and Martell Webster is battling free agency, injury and age. Porter looks like the best small forward in this draft, can get it done on both ends of the court, and is very versatile.
4. Charlotte Bobcats – Alex Len C Maryland
The Bobcats (Hornets in 2014-15) appear to be set at PG (Kemba Walker), SG (Gerald Henderson) and SF (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist), while big men are a problem with Bismack Biyombo, Byron Mullens, Josh McRoberts and Tyrus Thomas all failing to consistently contribute. While I'm not buying the hype as much as some and putting Len in the No. 1 spot, he does make a lot of sense for the Bobcats, and this is the first time I've had Len this high. And given the disastrous big-man play from the Bobcats over the last several years, Len could actually come in and make a difference right away. He's a big, athletic, two-way center and while he's coming off ankle surgery, could make a run at Rookie of the Year if he lands a starting job. Which is a real possibility in Charlotte.
5. Phoenix Suns – Ben McLemore SG Kansas
The Suns have all kinds of needs but shooting guard is an obvious problem, as they didn't seem to fall in love with Jared Dudley or P.J. Tucker this season. My guess is they would be happy to see either McLemore or Oladipo at No. 5, and I'd be shocked if they don't end up with one of them on draft night. McLemore looks like the pick here. He might be the best two-way player in this draft, has serious shooting range, and I can't think of many NBA teams who would pass that up. I had McLemore going at No. 2 in Version 3, but flip-flopped him with Oladipo as the hype train rolls on.
6. New Orleans Pelicans – Trey Burke G Michigan
The team I've seen Burke most associated with recently is the Pelicans. And while Greivis Vasquez had a surprisingly fine season last year, it also has a bit of a fluky feel to it. And Burke wouldn't come in and demand a starting job, and could be given time to develop behind Vasquez. Burke tore it up for Michigan and was outstanding in the NCAA tournament. He's considered to be an undersized point guard, but so is Chris Paul. I am still pulling for the Magic to take Burke at No. 2, but if that doesn't happen (and I don't expect it to), No. 6 to the Pelicans looks like a good fit. And if the Pelicans decide to pass on Burke and go for a player at a different position, don't be surprised. They have needs across the board with the exception of power forward.
7. Sacramento Kings – Anthony Bennett F UNLV
A lot of folks have the Kings taking a point guard with this pick, but that plan should end if Bennett is still available. Especially since the Kings have had bigger problems at forward than point guard for some time. Bennett's a classic "tweener," meaning he's not really going to be a true small or power forward due to his 6'7" size. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the Kings plug Bennett in at small forward and let him compete for Rookie of the Year. If they do end up going point guard, Trey Burke or Michael Carter-Williams would be the pick.
8. Detroit Pistons – Michael Carter-Williams PG Syracuse
Brandon Knight could end up being a backup NBA point guard or a shooting guard, and Rodney Stuckey and Jose Calderon won't be around forever. The Pistons really could use a small forward with this pick and Shabazz Muhammad will be in play. But I am guessing they take Burke or Carter-Williams, if Burke is off the board. Carter-Williams' lack of a jumper is a concern, and it's probably because of that that I have him going higher than other folks do.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – C.J. McCollum G Lehigh
The Timberwolves need wings and with Ricky Rubio all set to run the Wolves offense until he can't take it anymore, McCollum would slot in nicely at shooting guard, where the Wolves are severely lacking. McCollum is a combo guard with strong offensive skills and could also adapt to become a reliable NBA point guard, where he could serve as a backup for Rubio. He looks like a great fit in Minnesota.
10. Portland Trail Blazers – Cody Zeller F/C Indiana
Zeller's one-dimensional game was exposed in the tournament, but he's still slated for a lottery pick and the Blazers seem to always be looking for centers. Zeller's probably going to be a better NBA player than what he showed in the tourney and his ability to run the floor will work in his favor. His standing vertical leap of 35.5 inches was particularly impressive at the combine, and only helped his stock. In short, no player standing 6'9" over the last 10 years has been able to get up as high as Zeller did at the combine. On a side note, my college expert buddy Kelin says Zeller is going much higher than 10, but I'm sticking to my guns.
11. Philadelphia 76ers – Steven Adams C Pittsburgh
Andrew Bynum didn't exactly work out and Spencer Hawes, despite some very nice runs last season, still may not be the long-term answer at center. Adams is going to be a bit of a project, but he's 7'0" tall, athletic for his size and should thrive at running the floor. He'll need to work hard to develop an inside game worthy of the NBA, but has enough upside that someone will likely grab him in the lottery.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto) – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SG Georgia
The Thunder could use an eventual replacement for Kendrick Perkins so I had Kelly Olynyk going here in previous mocks. But his stock may be falling and I don't see the Thunder reaching for Mason Plumlee here. Therefore, I'm going with the Georgia product and SEC Player of the Year. Caldwell-Pope averaged 18.5 points and should be a very good 3-point shooter in the NBA, which sounds like a good replacement for James Harden, once Kevin Martin eventually fades into obscurity. He's also a solid defensive player, and really looks like a nice fit for the Thunder. I still wouldn't be surprised to see them take a big man with the No. 12 pick, but they'll look at a smaller player if they're goal is to get the best one available.
13. Dallas Mavericks – Shane Larkin PG Miami
Rick Carlisle apparently can't stand Darren Collison, so much so that he decided to roll with Mike James in a lottery campaign. I had them taking Carter-Williams here in a previous version, but it's starting to look like he'll be gone. They desperately need a center, and I could see them taking a big man here, but I get the sense Carlisle really wants a point guard. Therefore, we're going to run Larkin up the board, as he made the biggest move from Version 3 to Version 4 (along with Carter-Williams). Larkin is very quick and will probably be the best option on the board when the Mavs pick. He's only 5'11", but did a great job of running Miami's offense last season. German PG Dennis Schroeder is also a candidate for this pick.
14. Utah Jazz – Dennis Schroeder PG Germany
Mo Williams and Jamaal Tinsley are in the final stages of their careers, and Earl Watson is nothing more than a backup. The Jazz need a point guard and can easily grab Schroeder at this point in the draft. Schroeder is a nicely sized 6'2" PG that should immediately make an impression on Ty Corbin and his teammates with his speed and ability to get to the rack. He made a big jump up my draft board for the last couple versions, and makes a lot of sense for Utah. Schroeder, who is from Germany, could also be in play for Dirk Nowitzki's Mavs at 13.
15. Milwaukee Bucks – Shabazz Muhammad G/F UCLA
The Bucks look set with young big men like Larry Sanders and John Henson, and still have Ersan Ilyasova to start at power forward. But they could use an upgrade over Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and whomever else they plan on plugging in at small forward. Jamaal Franklin is also in play here, but if Muhammad falls, the Bucks may get a bit of a steal, although the same can be said about Franklin. Muhammad is strong and could provide a solid answer at small forward in Milwaukee, although there are concerns about his basketball IQ and inability to dish the rock. I would also not be surprised if they take Franklin instead, or if Muhammad goes much earlier, to a team like the Kings (7) or Pistons (8).
16. Boston Celtics – Gorgui Dieng C Louisville
The Celtics need a center, as evidenced by the fact Kevin Garnett spent most of his time in the middle this season. Dieng's stock rose during the NCAA Tournament and he should be a very good NBA defender, which will make him a hit with whoever might become the next coach of the team, along with the Celtics faithful. And his offensive skills have potential given his ability to knock down the mid-range jumper, and he looks like a nice fit in Boston.
17. Atlanta Hawks – Jamaal Franklin SF San Diego State
The Hawks have needed a solid big man, well, pretty much forever. They also need a shooting guard, but finding a true center should also be a top priority. The Hawks have the luxury of back-to-back picks, and they've both changed since the last version. I've got them taking Franklin with the first of their two picks, which would provide some relief at shooting guard, as Atlanta didn't view Lou Williams as a starter last season, even when he was healthy. Franklin is a freakish athlete and led his college team in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals. And he can even play defense and created more shots for himself last season. Franklin might be the most underrated player in this draft.
18. Atlanta Hawks (via Houston) – Rudy Gobert C France
The Hawks have needed a center since Dikembe Mutombo patrolled the paint for them back in Mookie Blaylock's heyday. Gobert looks like an impressive big man. He has a massive 7'9" wingspan and moves very well for a guy standing 7'2". He should be able to clean the glass and play well enough offensively to make an immediate impact in the league. And if he has a good camp, it's possible he could be thrown into the fire sooner than later for new Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer. However, that doesn't mean I'd take him in a fantasy draft this fall. I had Gobert in the lottery in a previous version, but his stock appears to be falling a bit, and Mason Plumlee is also a real possibility here.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Lakers) – Sergey Karasev SF Moscow
The Cavs may be looking for a small forward here if they take Noel (or trade the No. 1 pick), as that is easily their biggest need, and Karasev would likely be one of the best small forwards left on the board at this stage. He's only 19 and has plenty of upside, along with a competent offensive game and high basketball IQ. Defense and a lack of athleticism are the biggest concerns with Karasev, but not enough that he won't be taken in the first round.
20. Chicago Bulls – Tony Mitchell F North Texas
The Bulls are pretty set across the board but Luol Deng isn't getting any younger, while Jimmy Butler can play both wing positions. They'll likely be looking for the best player available, and both Mitchell and Giannis Adetokunbo could in play here. I flip flopped Mitchell and Adetokunbo in this version, as I think the Bulls may be more intrigued with Mitchell's freakish athleticism. He's another 'tweener, but I doubt the Bulls would have a problem slotting him at small forward behind Deng (if they don't trade him) and turning Mitchell loose. He's another player I consider underrated in this draft and is one of my favorites.
21. Utah Jazz (via Golden State) – Giannis Adetokunbo SF Greece
He needs to have the ball in his hands to be effective and will likely need some time to adapt to the NBA game, but he's a great ball handler and a stellar athlete. The Jazz have plenty of big men and really need a point guard more than anything else, but the good ones will probably be gone.
22. Brooklyn Nets – Mason Plumlee C Duke
The Nets clearly need wing players, as Gerald Wallace fell off a cliff this season, Joe Johnson and his feet aren't getting any younger, and MarShon Brooks still hasn't been able to rise to prominence. That means Reggie Bullock, Allen Crabbe and others are in play here, but I could also see them taking the best available big man as Brook Lopez insurance. Whether the answer will be Plumlee remains up for debate, but he would at least give them a feasible backup at center. His offensive game is still developing, but he's a solid defensive presence with some athleticism, and could fill a need for Jason Kidd in Brooklyn.
23. Indiana Pacers – Reggie Bullock SF North Carolina
The Pacers don't really need a small forward with Paul George and Danny Granger around, but Granger's knee is a big concern going forward, and given the fantastic season and playoff run they had this season, taking the best player available makes sense. Bullock hasn't really been allowed to fully explore his offensive game, spending much of his time as a spot-up shooter instead of being allowed to create his own shot for the Heels. He is perfectly sized for an NBA wing position and my guess is his stock will rise in workouts. Bullock is talented and could serve a nice bench player for the already deep Pacers next season.
24. New York Knicks – Kelly Olynyk C Gonzaga
The Knicks' greatest need is probably power forward, as Amare Stoudemire's legs are on their last…legs. And while Jason Kidd is now coaching the Nets and Raymond Felton is entering the twilight of his career, they may try to hang onto Pablo Prigioni, who could end up in Europe or with another NBA team next season. The bottom line is that there won't be many viable point guards left on the board this late. Enter Olynyk, who took one of the biggest tumbles in this version. Olynyk appears to be a decent offensive player, averaging nearly 18 points per game at Gonzaga last season. The Knicks need healthy big men under the age of 40 that can score, making Olynyk look like a nearly perfect fit this late.
25. L.A. Clippers – Allen Crabbe SG California
The Clippers have a need at shooting guard, with Willie Green getting a lot of starts, Jamal Crawford embracing the role of sixth man and Chauncey Billups a shell of his former self. Crabbe is a shot maker, likes to run off screens and has a solid offensive game, which should work well with the Clippers' offense, regardless of who might be coaching the team next season.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Memphis) – Glen Rice Jr. SF Rio Grande (D-League)
Rice got kicked off of Georgia Tech's team last season, but says he was in the wrong place/wrong time, each time he got into trouble. He's already got serious D-League experience, where he averaged 25 points per game while leading his team to the championship, which is huge. He also performed very well at the combine, which put him on the radar as a potential first-round pick. And it's no secret the Wolves need wings – badly.
27. Denver Nuggets (via Memphis) – Ricky Ledo SG Providence
Andre Iguodala and Evan Fournier were both quality shooting guards last season, but the Nuggets are also pretty stocked at most other positions (whenever Danilo Gallinari happens to be healthy). And with Iguodala entering the twilight of his career (and possibly leaving via free agency), taking a wing prospect here makes sense for the Nuggets, although they could also look at a center, like Lucas Nogueira, with this pick. Ledo, who was in Version 1 but then fell out of 2 & 3, has a solid offensive game and he could end up becoming a volume scorer in the NBA. There are questions about his basketball IQ, body language and background (he's transferred schools many times), but the talent in definitely there. I am a fan and think he could end up being one of the steals of this draft, although he's still a bit of an unknown based on the fact he didn't play in a single college game due to the aforementioned transfers, as well as academic issues. And in case you missed it, George Karl will not be coaching the Nuggets next season, and they not yet named a replacement.
28. San Antonio Spurs – Lucas Nogueira C Brazil
The Spurs have plenty of big men, including grandpa Tim Duncan, Tiago Splitter and ACL-less DeJuan Blair, but could still use some depth and upside in the paint. The Spurs love drafting foreign players and Nogueira is a freakish athlete with raw offensive skills. Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard give them one of the best sets of guards and wings in the league, so taking a big man makes sense. And this might finally be the year Nogueira gets drafted in the first round and shows up next season as a rookie.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Jeff Withey C Kansas
The Thunder need to find a replacement for the aging knees of center Kendrick Perkins sooner than later, and Withey, whose stock has been spiraling downward, is a deceptively adequate athlete and a former volleyball player. Strength is a concern, but he's a good shot blocker and knows what to do with the ball when he gets it down low. If he can bulk up, he could end up being a very good NBA center one day. In short, he'd be a solid potential backup and replacement for the underachieving Perkins.
30. Phoenix Suns (via Cavs, Heat) - Archie Goodwin SG Kentucky
The Suns weren't happy with their shooting guards (or most of their other players) this season, as Wes Johnson, Jared Dudley and Shannon Brown were underwhelming. Maybe they'll try to correct that problem by taking a shooting guard late in the draft, and Goodwin should be available. He could end up going as early as 20 or slip into the second round, but given the fact the Bulls don't have a glaring need, Goodwin could end up being a draft-day sleeper. He'll have to work on creating his own shot, and shooting it well when he gets it, but he's got plenty of potential.


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PACIFIC JUNCTION – Pacific Junction residents aren't about to let their town go under water without a fight.
With the waters of the Missouri River rising on a daily basis and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warning that under a worst-case scenario, Pacific Junction could be inundated with 8 to 10 feet of water, the town's residents have spent the past week preparing for a flood of potentially historic significance.
For some Pacific Junction residents, that means devising a safety and emergency exit plan for their families should the town need to be evacuated. For others, it means volunteering their time to fill sandbags or helping a neighbor pack up personal belongings.
Sandbagging has been taking place near the Pacific Junction Fire Station since late last week. As of late Monday morning, volunteers had filled more than 45,000 sandbags.
"It would be nice if we didn't have to use any of these and we could give them to somebody else," volunteer and Pacific Junction city councilman Andy Young said.
The sandbags are piled up on an outdoor basketball court along Main Street. Pacific Junction Emergency Services Director Joe Liddick said the bags will be placed at strategic points around Pacific Junction if and when needed. Liddick said Pacific Junction and residents of neighboring communities have answered the call to assist with filling the bags.
"A lot of these volunteers are also trying to get their personal stuff in order," Liddick said.
Sandbagging isn't the only activity going on in Pacific Junction this week. The town has become a hub of activity, primarily because of the efforts of the Burlington Northern – Santa Fe Railroad as it works around the clock to save its east-west tracks that run along the south end of Pacific Junction. Hundreds of BN-SF workers and contractors have converged on the Pacific Junction area with heavy-duty construction equipment and dump trucks to build a 3.5-mile earthen levee that will abut both sides of the track. The levees will run from near the river to Pacific Junction.
Forty to 50 trains use the BN-SF route through Mills County on a daily basis. The route is considered a major link for commerce.
The railroad has been carrying out the work in cooperation with the city. Young said he's confident the railroad will do whatever it can to not only protect its own interests, but also the city of Pacific Junction.
"We're in good shape with the railroad helping us," Young said.
Pacific Junction residents were provided with an abundance of information at a series of flood information meetings last Monday and Tuesday. The Monday meeting attracted an overflow crowd in the Pacific Junction Community Center, forcing officials to have a second meeting the same night. Tuesday evening, another well-attended meeting took place inside the Glenwood Community High School Auditorium.
Randall L. Behm of the Army Corps Of Engineer's Omaha District Office told Pacific Junction residents to take warnings seriously. He expects the 2011 flood to rival the famous Missouri River floods of 1952 and 1993. Noting that the water flow rate out of Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will reach 150,000 cubic feet per second by June 15. Factoring in the flow of other tributaries and rivers downstream, the water flow rate at the confluence of the Missouri and Platte Rivers is expected to reach 239,000 cubic feet per second.
Behm said the water flow rates will remain at the record-setting levels into late summer, creating an unprecedented situation that will test the levee system like never before.
"Heed the warning," he said. "The water's going to be on those levees for several months. High flows against the levees for two months is something we've never seen before."
Behm and Mills County Emergency Management Director Larry Hurst assured the audience that Mills County's 26-mile levee system has been inspected by engineers and is being monitored on a daily basis. As of this week, the levee system in Mills County is being patrolled by members of the Iowa National Guard.
Mills County residents were reminded at the meetings that boating on the Missouri River is prohibited at this time and violators will be assessed a very hefty fine when caught. Residents were also told to document all expenses associated with flood prevention and potential clean-up, to make sure their tetanus vaccination is up to date and to contact their underwriter if they have questions and concerns about the coverage provided in their private flood insurance.
Pacific Junction Mayor Jim Lovely said it's important that citizens work together and to "error on the side of caution" when making decisions about personal safety and well-being.
Should an evacuation be necessitated, residents will be notified by a person in uniform - law enforcement officer, first responder or a person wearing a Mills County Public Health vest.
Mills County Public Health Administrator Sheri Bowen said should the need arise to evacuate Pacific Junction or any other area of Mills County, an emergency shelter plan has been established.
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The knee bone's not connected to the shoulder boneMarch 12, 2011 at 9:37 am | Posted in arthrits, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pai, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | 5 Comments
Tags: aches, arthritis, flare, flare-up, joint pain, NHS, pain, physical therapy, physio, physiotherapy, R.A., RA, rhematoid arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatology, stiffness
I posted a while ago about how the physios at the hospital 'in line with the private sector' were limiting appointments now, and generally becoming officially less flexible and less helpful. Well I had further proof of how in line with the private sector they aren't on my last visit.
When I previously went for physio I had been referred for my shoulder, but when the knee flared up, knowing it was all RA, she did some work on the knee too. Now, and this is no way the fault of my physio herself I should add, it's a typical NHS 'powers that be' decision, even though I couldn't bend or straighten my knee fully, had been to the GP, had got oral prednisiolone and had had it confirmed that my knee was flaring, she couldn't do any ultrasound on my knee at all. Because it was too inflamed? Nope. Because she wasn't sure it was the right treatment? Nope. Because I had been referred only for my shoulder!
Fortunately the knee is actually very nicely on the mend by itself, and equally fortunately the ultrasound on the shoulder (actually the acromoclavicular joint, but I can't keep spelling that!) has helped enormously, so not THAT much to whinge about. Also I have a cunning strategy up my sleeve if the knee doesn't mend fast enough or gets worse again. I don't know if it'll work but my cunning plan is to phone the GP, explain the situation and get them to give me the referral letter, so that I can walk into the physio next time and say, 'Here's the letter – can you do my knee now please?'
Otherwise it'll be the usual 'five weeks from referral' and I'll be going in for six sessions for my shoulder, which will be over before the referral for the knee is officially through. This is not only a problem because if the knee needs doing it needs doing a.s.a.p; it's also an issue because it's 50 mins to an hour driving time to and from the hospital IN WORK TIME! So glad the NHS are working towards keeping everyone in work! HAH!
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wow, what a nightmare!!!
here in the USA,,, we are supposed to be working toward "better health care" (and i use that term lightly, cause' it's not my choice).. that too is becoming a nightmare…but that "politics" here in the US…
seems pretty silly to be so "fussy" about which joint or point the referral is for, as RA like to do the "hopscotch" around the entire body…. be well girl.. and hang in there.. bj
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GS: Where are you from?
BC: Atlanta, Georgia.
GS: What degree will you receive and when?
BC: I earned a B. S. in Chemistry with a focus on Biochemistry from the State University of West Georgia. Currently, I am working towards my Ph. D in Chemistry with a focus in Biophysical Chemistry.
GS: How long have you been at UAB?
BC: Five years.
GS: What is your research?
BC: Our research focuses on a class of proteins called "nuclear receptors" which are responsible for regulating gene expression by controlling transcription. These proteins exist in the nucleus of the cell bound to DNA. Hormones, the chemical messengers of the body, are transported into the nucleus and bind to nuclear receptor proteins. Once the hormone is bound, the nuclear receptor protein undergoes structural and dynamical changes that promote the recruitment of transcriptional machinery. Currently, we are investigating the structures of the hormones that bind to nuclear receptors and how the hormone influences the recruitment of the transcriptional machinery. My research is done using a combination of computational and thermodynamic techniques.
GS: Why did you choose UAB for your graduate studies?
BC: The UAB Department of Chemistry promoted a summer research program for undergraduates. As an undergraduate, I was more interested in spending my summer doing research rather than trying to find a summer job. The research at UAB appeared really interesting. So, I applied and was accepted to the summer REU program. It was a fantastic summer. I really enjoyed the professors and the facilities. It was after that experience when I decided to come here for graduate school.
GS: Have you received any awards or honors?
BC: Yes. I've won two awards in presentation competitions. I've also been the UAB Department of Chemistry Graduate Student of the Year for 2008.
GS: What has been your most rewarding experience at UAB?
BC: The most rewarding experience was after my literature seminar. After a month of headaches and hard work, I gave my seminar. The practice paid off, and the seminar was well-received. It was rewarding because it instigated a new appreciation for science and the literature.
GS: Who was your greatest influence here at UAB and why?
BC: There are two large influences for me at UAB: Dr. Tracy Hamilton and Dr Donald Muccio. They have both guided my academic and scientific development for the past five years. I see Dr. Hamilton on a daily basis. He has a great attitude and helps me keep things in perspective. Dr. Muccio has helped me develop and clearly present my ideas. He has also given me an appreciation for good science.
GS: What is your motivation in your academics/research?
BC: I always felt that there is a ceiling in science-oriented careers that is bound by your education. With only a Bachelor of Science degree, a career is very limited in terms of progress and positions. The ceiling rises once you earn a Masters degree, but you are still limited. Having a PhD provides more possibilities and opportunities than a B.S. or Masters degree. That's my motivation – to have an unimpeded career in science.
GS: What are your plans after graduating and for the future?
BC: Like most other graduate students, I've been driving a terrible, cheap car for a long time. Making it to work is a miracle. My first plan after graduating is to buy a new car (which is probably a common plan for other students, too). Beyond that, I'm looking forward to exploring my options in career paths.
Bryan's advice for other graduate students
Always read the literature! Read at least two scientific articles a day. They don't even have to be relevant to your field. But, reading the literature will help you become well-versed in your specific field or area of interest. It will also save you time in the long run. We have a tongue-in-cheek banner hanging in our lab that states, "Two weeks in the lab saves one hour in the library".


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The Orioles hosted six youth baseball tournaments through June that attracted more than 18,000 athletes, coaches and family members to Sarasota County's Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex (BOBC). In addition, the Orioles continue to host local teams and leagues for games on major league quality fields at both locations.
Prospect Wire again hosted its Florida state finals for four age groups of high school baseball players June 8-12 at both Ed Smith Stadium and BOBC. The tournament is designed to showcase the players' abilities for consideration by college and pro scouts. The event included 2,000 participants and 1,000 spectators per day.
"We are thrilled to bring the tournament back to Sarasota and the Orioles' facilities," said MATT BOMEISL with Prospect Wire. "This is the largest amateur state championship in summer baseball. With that distinction comes the need for enough fields to host a tournament of this size. Between the Buck O'Neil complex and the Ed Smith complex, Sarasota is a great location. The Orioles have first-class venues that help us draw additional teams from out of the area."
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yes, with a vert frame and a 15 degree asa a regular gas through would be much more fitting i tihnk.
yes, with a vert frame and a 15 degree asa a regular gas through would be much more fitting i tihnk.
I kind of think so too, but I'm not sure yet.Originally Posted by etjoyride
Bunny, if you've got some extra free time, would you mind? Don't stress over it - it's not too big of a deal.
The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves. 'You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done.
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Just pick out a gas thru and i'll see whats up.
I'm having a problem with attachments.
It's this one (same thing, only not mini)
just curious, bunny...could you do an ion w/ a black element v2 frame and black element aero body, freak kit w/ black back and blue tip (all american, preferrably), blue cp reg, black drop and on/off (mine's a shocktech mini, but it doesn't really matter), blue cp trigger, and blue ano'd firing chamber (visible through the milling on the body)?
This stuff is really impressive, so I would like to take advantage of your skills.
Could you make everything but the the pump kit, and the barrel a matte black?
And then if you have time could you make it the same as the above but in a nice deep matte purple?
Thanks in advance.
(Oh, and if the grips are too much of a pain that's cool. I appreciate anything you can do anyways.)
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(It's a work in progress)
I rushed it a bit, here you go.
shorty24: Check back tomarrow sometime
whydoineedausername: Same
That looks stinking awesome. Thanks much.
Sometime when you have the time do you think you could please put this image (In white.) on both of the photoshopped images between the ball detent and the barrel?
Thanks again.
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Ok I want to see what my Angel will look like with the FBM Wave trigger link Here
My angel pic is on like the previous page
If you had the time, could you do this for me?
Black ULE body
Black logic rail
Black intelliframe
Black x valve
Diamond yellow empire reloader B
and a planet eclipse shaft barrel, black back, yellow front
whydoineedausername,shorty24,Duzzy,AGDlover,7Infam ous7:
Got backed up with other projects. So it will be a couple days now. Don't fret I'll be back
Thanks man
Hey Bunny, simple request.
Black E-Mag
Pewter ULE Body
BP No-rider
WGP Kaner
Clear Egg
No prob. Thanks in advance man, u are the KING of ps !
yea man take ur time no biggy
here's a challenge for ya...
black centerfeed minimag,
14" J&J ceramic,
15* forward asa with palmers stabilizer,
stock minimag rail,
stock carbonfiber frame with red SP wood grips,
generic drop forward,
and if you want: ss hardline from the asa to the valve.
I'm trying to find pictures...
good luck!
grips: http://cgi.ebay.com/ROSE-WOOD-GRIPS-...QQcmdZViewItem
reg: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hePunisher.jpg
well, i cant find much in the way of centerfeed minimag pics...
i guess any mag body, with what i said for the lower stuff.
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Hows it going everyone: Before I begin I made all these photoshop pictures with one eye because I have an eye infection in my right eye So I've been going pirate style with an EYE PATCH just for you guys!! Thats how much AO means to me
Just to freak you guys out....
Here we go....
shorty24: Spend 20 minutes looking for a good picture of the Element body you want. If you can find a picture of it on a side view I can photoshop it for you.
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That's very nice work bunny, but I believe that's KillingSpree's project.Originally Posted by bunny5
I had the all black mag with the Dallara body and chimera frame (bottom of page 7)
I wanted a regular sized CP gas thru as opposed to the mini CP gas thru.
whydoineedausername: So many photoshops, so little time. I have about 400+ works in one folder on my computer and it's getting really confusing now
Maybe you should take a breakOriginally Posted by bunny5
That was greatly appreciated and I can't thank you enough for your time and effort.
Now, let's see some pictures of you in that eye patch.
Thanks again!
Hah, I actually made this as a joke for a friend, but I thought someone might enjoy them...
Im an ***
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Thank you much, everything but the Pirate joke is very much appreciated.
No problem...
By the way, if any of you actually buy/make a photoshopped gun I made for you post it on here. I would love to see these guns in real life
Meh, keep a weather "eye" out and you may see the black Merlin real soon.
Thanks again.
The Ion is in progress...Originally Posted by bunny5
btw, not tryin to be pushy or anything, but just in case you forgot my ion (i know you're really busy)...i didn't see it in the above photoshops. I'll post a pic when its done!
thx again man!
//oops, i didn't see your reply buried in one of the above posts, sry. I'll look for a pic of that body.
hmm...the only pics of that body i can find are on element-paintball.com, and those aren't side pics, so i don't think they'll work...
shorty24: Found a picture I can use. Should be ready 2night sometime
Nothing CAN'T be done
That is amazing!!! Can you do me a quick favor and change all the red to black instead? The gun is about halfway finished, and seeing this...man, I can't wait!!!
thanks again man


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I will post my haul soon, I want to explain each one, but below here are the pics from the show. Some of you have asked about the Auraline Blush Palette, I got them at the IMATS show for $20 even, and they are just as pigmented as MAC, no weird smell or anything like that. I love it! I might wanna distribute for Nixie Cosmetics.
Vegas weekend was awesome! Anne (Yummiebitez) and I had the best time bonding from the moment we got into the car on the way to Vegas, to the time we went back home! It was SCORCHING HOT! I don't know how you can live there Jheng!
Friday: We arrived at our hotel, the Orleans; and just walked around, the BF played poker and made new poker friends, LOL. I didn't get to play my Wheel of Fortune game because I was so tired and just wanted to eat and sleep...got tired, so we went to bed around 3am while the BF played till 7am!
Saturday: Woke up hella early! We woke up around 6:00am to start our adventure. We were both so excited! We were going to attend some of the classes but because there was just SO MUCH floor to cover since there were so many exhibitors, we didn't go to any of them. We arrived at the Las Vegas convention center before the show started and picked up our badges. We first hit up the Crown Brushes booth before it got too crowded and Anne and I went crazy and bought so many more brushes, a brush apron, and the Coastal Scents Palette they had it at the show for $17-20, NO tax, and saved on shipping! (Stephy- I know you asked about me buying some things at the show to sell, but you can order these brushes online. I don't really want to buy anything to sell because there is no guarantee with some people sometimes if they buy it or not and I want to avoid being stuck with something...also I may just sell some of my items here rather than waiting for the new site because the cart is messed up on the new site.)
Anne and I went around and around, making sure we covered the entire tradeshow floor. There were mainly a lot of spa, airbrush tan, and massage booths which was cool to see. I have a new cosmetics company I love, they were selling blushes at the show for $4! It's Lady Burd Cosmetics, they also carry the Indelible Gel Eyeliners, the Indelible Cream Eyeshadows, and so much more!
We were amazed by Ojon's hair serum (they used me and Anne as demos), it made our hair so soft, I ended up getting the kit that had the shampoo and conditioner, revitalizing mist, styler, and hair oil, ALL for only $25! It retails at Sephora for $50! It was definitely a steal!
Nixie and NYX both had booths there, the NYX booth had most of their items out and they were ALL 50% off!
We hauled so much that we had to go back to the car just to drop off our goodies! We then walked in the hot heat back to the convention center to cover the other show, which was the IBS Beauty Show (formerly the Hair and Nail show) and walked around watching people focus on hair, CHI, Keratin Complex, Brazilian Blowout, Hot Tools, etc were some of the companies there, for nails OPI had a big booth, and there were many others. They were doing hair extensions, cuts, styling at the show as well as people's nails! It was neat!
We pretty much stayed the entire day and when we left, we were so happy to get back to our room to play with our new toys! It was nice to rest for a bit in the COLD hotel room since we were so tired from the show...we then had dinner at Sonics since Anne has never eaten there before.
So how did this show compare to IMATS? IMATS was mainly a makeup show. Period. With the IECSC and IBS shows, it encompassed the spa and salon industry a bit more, but was surprised that there were many, many brush and mineral companies who exhibited. IMATS was not as successful in Pasadena, as it probably is in bigger cities such as New York, just based on demographics. For the trade shows at work, our biggest show is in New York since there are more attendees that show up at the shows, rather than a show in San Jose. I think all the shows are somewhat of the same, but have a different flare to them as well. I really liked this show in Las Vegas because it was a little bit of everything and I was able to buy more stuff! :)
Sunday: Packed to go home, checked out, had a lunch buffet with Anne, the BF, Erica and Paul (her BF, as they were also in Vegas). Started to drive home, got stuck in traffic, finally made it to the state line, got gas and drinks, drove into Cali near the state line and we were hit by a guy behind us. It was super hot, and not my idea of a good time, LOL.
Here are some pics!
We finally arrived in VEGAS!
My favorite booth, Crown Brushes!
Anne enjoying a taste of heaven! :)
"I can't get everything! I have to take out some..." LOL
Jane Iredale Booth:
I love this company! They have some cool stuff!
Me swatching...
Need a traincase?
How about a pink toolbox?
Young Blood Cosmetics
More airbrush makeup!
Anne enjoying the mini-facial!
Salon stuff...
ColorOn Professional also exhibited...
Guys in pink shirts??! Hehe, Eyecandy Eyebrows makes customized eyebrow stencils! Just shape your eyebrows, imprint them with the paper they provide, send it in, and they send you back your own personal, customized eyebrow stencil so you get the PERFECT set of brows EVERYTIME! Thanks to the guys for the demonstration!
Nixie Booth:
NYX Booth:
Cinema Secrets Booth:
More brush booths!
Bath Bombs that looked like food, yummy!
SPLASH! Cosmetics:
Look at all those makeup palettes! Only $10 each!
Hair and Nail Show:
OPI Booth, it was a dream to see SO MANY nailpolishes!!!!!!
People actually getting their nails done!
...and Hair Done!
Check out the flashback hair from the 80's!!!! Crazy!
They even had makeup contests and demos:
Colored acrylic nail tips:
AFTER the SHOW!
Having fun in the hotel room...
We then went to "The Venetian":
Mmmm! Yummy chocolate covered strawberries!
Or candied apples!
They had a London guard which was cool, I cut me out because Anne was looking hot and I was looking like crap since I was so tired:
Finally got back to the hotel where my poor Anne knocked out, isn't she cute??! Haha we were SOOOOOO tired!
Going home...
My messed up bumper:
The other party:
Bubba not happy that we waited an hour in the heat waiting for the CHP to arrive, LOL:
Being artsy fartsy:
I love this sign!
Another accident we saw, the truck flipped over, I hope the lady is ok!
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- Christiana Divine @ Memoirs of A Shopping Addict said...
ahh! the convention looks very awesome and fun! so sad that i missed out on all of the awesome makeup and discounts. :( *sad SAD face*
oh well, maybe next year. bah. LOL.
i've heard of lady burd cosmetics and i knew that they were the wholesaler for the indelible line. :P lots of ladies on mineral makeup mania always mentioned this.
- July 1, 2008 at 3:29 AM
- Aradani said...
oh my god, i would not have a penny left if i went to that convention. sooo much stuff. i would feel like a kid at a candy store.
- July 1, 2008 at 4:23 AM
- Askmewhats said...
awww you guys looked so happy and I enjoyed reading "the happenings" :) I am loving all the brushes! I won't be able to stop myself from buying if I'm there! and the NYX!!! on sale???? 50% aaaccfckkkkkk!!!! Aaawww...poor anne was so tired but still so cute! thanks for sharing the photos!!! Sorry about the car :(
- July 1, 2008 at 5:02 AM
- Nanzy said...
OMG the convention has EVERYTHING! *drooling* If I were there I musta been crazy running around LOL you guys are so lucky! I'm going to Vegas next week. BOOOOH!
- July 1, 2008 at 5:29 AM
- cat who got the cream said...
Ohh, the convention looks amazing. I am a great fan of Ni'xie cosmetics and I would love love love to have seen the colors irl.
the Opi booth is amazing as well. Oh heck, what an amazing convention!!!
- July 1, 2008 at 5:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
WOW! The convention looked like fun :D
I'm going to put LA on my places to visit when in the US, LOL. Just maybe not during the Summer!
Grr @ the guy messing up your bumper.
Oh my - I hope the lady's okay too :)
- July 1, 2008 at 5:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
Mmm, those candy apples look really yummy! And don't even get me started on all o that fabulous makeup. Had I went my laptop fund would have read $0.00
- July 1, 2008 at 5:54 AM
- Anonymous said...
the OPI nailpolishes!!! whoa!n thanks so much for these pictures! i loved everything.
- July 1, 2008 at 5:57 AM
- T said...
Thank you so much for sharing the pics. Gosh, to be surrounded by all of those brushes and makeup..dreams
Can you tell me more about Lady Burd? I checked their website, but not much information was on it.
- July 1, 2008 at 6:04 AM
- rmcandlelight said...
Wow!!! Thanks for all the pictures I felt that I was browsing each booth.(lol) I love the pink tool boxes. What is the name of the company so I can order one? All those brushes and palettes for only $10.00. Do they ever have a makeup show in Orlando, FL? If so, I sure love to go.
- July 1, 2008 at 6:04 AM
- Nic Nic said...
omg, everything looks heavenly there... looked like a shopping heaven! I know they had that convention in London, but i missed it long time ago in Jan! LOL! Anyway glad you had a fantastic time and hope your bumper is sorted soon!
- July 1, 2008 at 6:10 AM
- IchigoBunnie said...
oh my freakin god!!!!!
that NYX stand looks SOOO JUICY MAN!!!!!!!!! that's like a heaven-sent makeup convention!!!! i sooooo wish i could have taken a trip there to go buy that stuff--it would have been pure BLISS!!!!
and the brushes....*faints* so many!!! aaaaaaa
okay i am just practically overwhelmed at the goodies yall had the opportunity to buy. Over in Texas, it is SO boring--they NEVER have anything goin on!!! i dun get what's with that since our city is so big...makes me so sad they never do stuff like this... :(
is this convention only held in Las Vegas right? too bad they don't have like a "makeup tour" like a concert/music band tour...:(
- July 1, 2008 at 6:12 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
whooaaaaa so much fun! i was debating whether or not I should go to the one in orlando in a few months...do you think it's worth it?
- July 1, 2008 at 6:23 AM
- christy. said...
Damn all I can say is WOW. Haha there is a lot of crap there! @___@ Money going down the drain hahaha.
Thoae candy apples *droollll
- July 1, 2008 at 7:05 AM
- christy. said...
Damn all I can say is WOW. Haha there is a lot of crap there! @___@ Money going down the drain hahaha.
Thoae candy apples *droollll
- July 1, 2008 at 7:05 AM
- Katrina said...
Wow, it sounds like you had an amazing time! Next year I have to go.
Sorry about the car mishap, but I'm glad it wasn't worse and that you're all ok!
I always check out the Zzyzx Road when we pass by there, it cracks me up.
- July 1, 2008 at 7:49 AM
- Anne said...
OMG... i cant see the pictures right now but I hope you didn't post one up of me sleeping! LOL. can't wait to get home and see these pictures dammit.
- July 1, 2008 at 8:01 AM
- Shen said...
o, nessa. If only i'm there i'd proly go with you guys! it looks fun, you'd proly drag me home coz i wouldn't want to live. totally lovin your looks and anne look mighty fine! :) show me the loots!! :) lol!
glad you're home safe! :)
- July 1, 2008 at 8:15 AM
- Yellow Fever said...
Thank you so much for sharing this and for taking the time to take such beautiful, colorful pictures-I know it's very time consuming, so please know its VERY VERY much appreciated!!!
- July 1, 2008 at 8:19 AM
- Karen said...
Hi Vanessa,
Great pictures, girlie! I bet your haul was fantastic. Can't wait to see it. :)
- July 1, 2008 at 8:39 AM
- Gee said...
WOW! That looks an like an AMAZING event!!! I wish they had that kind of stuff over here in Florida!
Sounds and looks like you guys had a fantastic time!!!
Can't wait to see your haul :)
- July 1, 2008 at 8:40 AM
- Sheryl said...
damn i am so jealous :(
i wish i couldve went! Vegas is only 5-6 hrs away from me...
well im glad you guys had fun.
I had a question tho, are u selling anything you bought from the convention or did u jst grab enough for yourself?
- July 1, 2008 at 8:54 AM
- alien man?! said...
i'm so sorry to hear about the accident but i'm so glad you're okay! also, you guys look soooo cute and omgosh you look like you had so much fun! i still have yet to visit vegas any time soon but i'm DYING for it haha
the pictures look amazing and it really makes me want to check out a convention myself :)
and re: your comment about big eyes omg what are your talking about YOUR EYES ARE HUUUUUGE!!! those girls try to make their eyes LOOK LIKE YOURS!!!!
- July 1, 2008 at 9:11 AM
- Shelly's Blog said...
Do you know when there will be another convention in California?
- July 1, 2008 at 9:21 AM
- Vanessa said...
Hi Sheryl! Like I wrote on my post, I didn't buy anything to sell because I don't want to be stuck with it in case that person flakes out and decides they don't wanna buy it. For the most part, you can buy these items online therefore there's no need for the middle man (me).
Also there are several different conventions throughout the year ONLY for people in this trade or industry, you can google around and see what events are this year, as there are usually the same show, once every year.
- July 1, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Vanessa said...
Rmcandlelight- Here is the site for the pink toolboxes: http://www.theoriginalpinkbox.com/
They are so cute!
- July 1, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- Joanne said...
Awww...*pout* I wish I went! My sister is enrolling at the San Francisco Institue of Esthetics and Cosmetology...heard any good things about them?? Love your blog by the way.
- July 1, 2008 at 10:14 AM
- Stephie said...
wow i would be in absolute heaven at one of those conventions! i wish they had one in texas!!
sorry to hear about your car ate! and i hope the lady in the accident is ok!!!
- July 1, 2008 at 10:25 AM
- Kelly said...
ok the eyebrow candy is love....so jealous that they are only in dallas. =(
- July 1, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- Sheryl said...
ohh srry girly. i think i got caught up in all the pictures that when i read your post it was a blur lol.
but thanks, oh and it good to see everyone was ok!
- July 1, 2008 at 10:56 AM
- Sheryl said...
ohh srry girly. i think i got caught up in all the pictures that when i read your post it was a blur lol.
but thanks, oh and it good to see everyone was ok!
- July 1, 2008 at 10:56 AM
- Sheryl said...
ohh srry girly. i think i got caught up in all the pictures that when i read your post it was a blur lol.
but thanks, oh and it good to see everyone was ok!
- July 1, 2008 at 10:56 AM
- Ethereal Prey said...
OMFG! How did you have any self control there?! That's so much makeup!!!! Talk about make up porn! *drools* looks like you had a ton of fun!
I hope your car is ok...but take more pics of your loot!
- July 1, 2008 at 11:09 AM
- xppinkx said...
WOWWWWW MAkeup Overload!!!!!!
- July 1, 2008 at 11:27 AM
- Adriyah said...
omg! careful on the freeway! I got into an accident too 5 days ago. :( nyways, i loooove your blog! So helpful! I just started into makeups last MArch 2008 :) So i'm a newbie! Lol!
- July 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- Tracy said...
awww, i wish i could have been there, but i was at a drag queen dinner show! haha. looks like you all had fun. sorry about your accident. at least no one was hurt. we actually left at around 6pm and got home the same time you all did!
- July 1, 2008 at 12:31 PM
- Thushaa said...
Omg, looks so fun! Glad you had a great time and sorry to hear about your bumper. I hate careless drivers =\
But AHH! Makeup heaven! I'd have honestly gone broke. I should really head over to the New York one next year. *-) :D
- July 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM
- Roxy said...
do you drive a corolla? lol it looks like soo much fun =]
- July 1, 2008 at 12:56 PM
- miemiemie said...
OMG! that's all i can say..haha :D
- July 1, 2008 at 1:35 PM
- COCOVJAYJAY said...
wow them make up pics made me dizzy! looks liek u had a grand trip, I hope that last pic had nothing to do with you!?
- July 1, 2008 at 4:11 PM
- mayaari said...
wow, it looks like the convention was awesome :) so jealous of all the hauling you were able to do, haha but can't wait to read about any upcoming reviews as a result!
- July 1, 2008 at 5:18 PM
- slvrlips said...
Hey Vanessa,
I am over here drooling!!! Great Post!!! I need to start saving now for the Florida conference
- July 1, 2008 at 8:35 PM
- Joey said...
Wow, your trip seems to have been soo amazing. So jealous (: teehee. I reaally want to go next year.. maybe even the San Jose one in a bit? It seems like there are a lot of car accidents on the way back from Vegas, it's already caused huge delays for several friends already.
But Omigod. The OPI. I'd buy like 50 different polishes, lol. It's one of my obsessions "/
- July 2, 2008 at 2:32 AM
- L said...
yea man, sorry about the accident. that is defn not the way to end a trip like THAT. :(
but yo.... the convention looked dope, i wouldn't know what to do if i was there. how can you NOT want everything? thanks for sharin' this trip!!!!!
- July 2, 2008 at 4:21 AM
- Anonymous said...
Wow! I hope the lady is ok!
I'm so jealous you got to be around so much makeup! Makeup heaven!!!
- July 2, 2008 at 11:37 AM
- Artman said...
(Hi Vanessa! You dont really know me, but I sort-of know you, and love your blog)
Brush. Heaven. Those conventions are like beautiful candy-stores.
- July 3, 2008 at 7:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
that was a pretty cool event! i wish i can go to a place with such overflowing makeup at discounted prices!!! i think the customized eyebrow stencils are neat! sad to hear about the accident, good thing no one got hurt. i always love your photos, so crisp. ;)
- July 4, 2008 at 6:55 PM
- Emilee @ GMM said...
There are no words to describe how amazing these photos are! lol. You look like you had a great time, and I really wish I had gone. Oh well, there's always next year. :)
- July 5, 2008 at 2:08 AM
- (g)ezebel said...
gah! i am sooo jealous.
i've got to figure out to see if my biz card/biz license will qualify. it's not beauty industry, really, more like jewelry industry, but i s'pose i could argue it's part of making beauty... heehee
- July 5, 2008 at 6:12 PM
- ShanSoPink said...
in the pics of the brushes there are some black and blue ones, what brand are those?
- August 12, 2008 at 6:17 PM


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Thanks for the info.
If I understand you correctly I will need to pick up the Pro Team 90* for both guns. Plus I may need to make an adaptor for the vert mini. Sound right?
Thanks for the info.
If I understand you correctly I will need to pick up the Pro Team 90* for both guns. Plus I may need to make an adaptor for the vert mini. Sound right?
One quick question because i am such a bonehead...
I just got a warp, and while playing around with it, I hooked up a 9v and left it there for a while... I came back about 1 minute later and picked it up, forgeting that I hadn't put the batter cover on...
When the 9v fell it broke the negative lead off of the board. Looking at how I can solder it back on I realized that there isn't much room for play around there, so i was wondering what can be done about it?
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Hey Zero, how much did that Chipley cost ya?
Originally said by Boggerman When I got married I thought it would go down too... The insurance, not the wife.
Mike Meeks newer warps come with 90* adaptors already. you should be fine with just that unless the vert. mini has a bell style top which I doubt, in which case it's not too difficult to work around.
TheFlamingKoosh you may be able to take it to your local shop(provided someone there knows how to solder) if not your always welcome to send it to me.
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What is the optimum ball stack height for the warp when running 90* feed adapter? I broke my adapter tightening it and am considering just cutting it down along with my feed tube so that the feed hose is tight to the gun body. Don't want to do it if the a shorter ball stack is going to cause probs.
Heres a pic of where I would like the feed tube to connect to the 90* adapter.
between the 90* adaptor and the breech you should be good so long as you leave enough room for the plug to do it's job and the feedtube doesnt go too far in the adaptor.
Well, in between me posting and you posting Havoc...I already did the dirty deed. IT's much tighter..could go about a 1/4" more but I'll wait and see. Thx for the help and I'll let you know how it works.
cool. BTW Welcome to AO!
is that a mayhem?
Ummmm...no, it's a Tequila Sunrise Matrix.
Havoc, shall I remove these pix...being this is warp feed forum? Sorry mods
whatever you'd like, no biggie. as long as it's warped!
yuji slap a warp on that thing so i can look at it day and night . sorry for off topic but how do you like it? ive heard some not good things bout it. Anyways, BACK TO TOPICC!!!!!!!!!111
I just recieved a brand new warp feed. It worked when I but it on my gun and shot in my back yard and the first time that i went out to the feild. The second time that I went out to the field and but it on my gun it would only spin when i pressed the button and would not sense my guns vibration each time i shot. It will also spin constantly when i turn my sensitivity all the way up. Any ideas whats going on?
you need to break in the carbon brushes on the motor. just let it run till a fresh battery dies.
then adjust your sensitivity(once mounted, also make sure everything is tight) to your markers recoil.
I have my I-frame wired into my warp and just purchased the PTP 12v drop in kit. My question is when I put the kit on the warp feed it just keeps spining after the first shot and will not stop. I take the kit out it works fine. Any help would be great!
I converted my warp to inteli feed per the directions on the AGD site. One thing that I noticed is that the gun still responds to the vibe sensor like when the warp gets bumped or something like that. I have the jumpers the way the directions show. What should I do? Is it going to be a problem during gameplay if the warp is receiving signals from the switch and the vibe sensor?
johnnyringo how old of a warp is it? what kind of batteries? are you sure your jumpers are all in the proper place?
Lesman take out all the jumpers on the right set of pins, just leave the top(neg.) pins connected.
havoc I jsut purchased the warp from paintball wizard. I was using duracell. I have both the top and the bottom jumpers on; on the right side of the warp board. Should I take the bottom off as well? I wonder if that was the problem!!
intelifed - just leave the top jumper on.
as for it being a new warp, that may be it, you may need to break in the carbon brushes on the motor(see run-in)
i just gopt a used warp and i thnk the previous owner took out the recoil sensor, can anyone point one out on a pic of a warp for me?
Only Nintendo could make a vidio game out of two fat italian plumbers who wanted to screw a chick in a pink dress.
Why would a brand new Warp that has seen some playing time run slow or not at all? It just doesn't turn as fast as my other warp. Both are new and have the proteam 12v mod. It will turn without balls but as soon as it's under load it turns very slow or not at all. Tried new batteries and checked the jumpers and still not working properly.
This thread is great. I was trying to get my warp set up on my X-Mag. Once I put everything together, I couldn't get my 90* adapter to fit my hose. I pushed and pushed. I was about to post, read this thread, and realized I left the Feed tube adapter on my R/T. Duh!
Question, what is the best way to cut the feed hose?
SkElL~ObIsSiS The vibration sensor is a disk mounted on the shell(you can't miss it). You might try checking to see if your jumpers are set up properly and if they are, check your dial sensitivity. If nothing works, check that the board is connected to the vib. sensor(two springs) properly.
Yuji Remember that the warp needs to stay fed, keep paint in the hopper. Check your ballstack for restrictions(see if it feeds well without being connected to the body). Finally, hows the paint fit the friction disks?
1stdeadeye Glad the thread helped out! (Just use the sharpest razor you can find)
warp exploded view
I just got a used warp and I cant get the thing to activate at all, I got an e-mag but am in the procces of making a link cable and just wanted to use the warp with the gun on vib, but when I set it to its most sensitive setting and slap the piss put of it nothing happenes???? im confused, where is my vibration sensor? is it missing? the jumpers are set on the bottom two in the vib. position
I can get it to spin with the white primer button but thats it...
Well...heres my trix with my stealthy warp mod I'm still working on getting a smaller 45/4500 and a suitable drop forward but u get the picture, I also shortened up my warpfeed adapter and feed tube some more...what do you guys think I hope no one steals my idea and makes a bunch of $$$
That's definitely a unique setup. Not really my thing but I give lots of credit to you for the effort put into it, awesome = ).
Now on to my questions. I just got my 12v mod done to my pro-team warpfeed, running it on an Adrenalin Impulse. I have the issue with it constantly spinning so I'm going to look into a capacitor for it as suggested on this thread. However, just out of curiousity, how much work would it take to leave it running off of a 9v battery like it is "stock" and simply hooking up an on/off switch to it. Furthermore if I can't get this mess cleaned up how much do you charge to have the 12v mod, LED and on/off switch done Havoc? I consider myself fairly proficient, the wiring has not been an issue at all...getting everything to fit inside most definitely has been, hehe. With the LED, on/off switch and plus now a capacitor, I'm just not sure if I'll be able to get everything in there. Any help would be appreciated, thank you very much.
Ok...well I got a 100 uf capacitor and put it on the output side of the 12v reg and now it doesn't work at all...I take it off it won't stop spinning, I put it on it won't spin at all. Any advice would help, thanks = )
I realize it looks unorthodox but the warp/halo feels more comfortable in this position and absolutely rocks when I run a remote. I obviously would prefer to run a tank on the gun..but until I get a lighter/smaller one i will make do with this. Thinking outside the box is sometimes a good thing We'll see in a couple of years how ball feeding products evolve...But I bet dollars to doughnuts that traditional hopper configurations are going to change drastically. I'm going to keep working on this project and will post pix when it's all done.
Well, I have both Warp Feed kits now and it looks like it should be pretty easy to put together and link to the inteliframes but I have two more questions.
1. I'm having a hard time getting my rev and the lower warp feed adaptor to fit in the warp. They both seem just a little to big. Would you recommend unscrewing the shell slightly inserting the piece and then tightening the screws back up or would this not be good for the warp? Otherwise should I just sand down the rev and the adaptor until they fit?
2. The Minimag I'm installing the warp on does have one of the old bell shaped verticle feed tubes. Can you recommend something to use as an adaptor for the 90 to attach to? I was thinking of cutting off the neck of an old VL 200 or finding something in the plumbing department that has the same dimensions.
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Mago Point business owners say time is right for renewal
Waterford - If tourists aren't careful, they can drive right past Mago Point, which is under the Niantic River bridge.
Out-of-town boaters can find it difficult to find a temporary place to dock, and visitors who come to the businesses there are hard-pressed to find parking or a permanent bathroom.
Mago Point business owners say the town not only needs to loosen its zoning regulations so they can develop the area but should invest in the area and put it on the tourism map.
"Mago Point was the forgotten child when they put the bridge across," said Dave Sylvestre, an owner of The Dock, a seafood restaurant.
Route 156, the main road between Waterford and Niantic, ran through the area until 1991, when the old swing bridge over the Niantic River was replaced. The current bridge, which has a 30-foot clearance, bypasses the point, leaving it cut off.
Sylvestre added that hopefully the town will work with business owners to develop the area.
Mago Point's heyday was in the '60s, '70s and '80s, before the old bridge was replaced, and many motels, nightclubs, restaurants and businesses left the area in the early '90s. Charter boats and fishing have managed to keep it afloat.
Now that the new railroad bridge over the Niantic River has been completed nearby and Amtrak's contractor, Cianbro, is cleaning up the area, members of the revitalized Mago Point Business Association say it is time for the town to do its part to bring the area back to life. They point to activity just across the river in Niantic and wonder why Mago Point is the town's forgotten jewel.
Association President Gary D. Smith purchased 1st Street marina in 2009 and filed for permits to upgrade his property in April 2010. The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to discuss his application at 7 tonight in Town Hall.
"It has been an uphill battle since then to try to get things improved over there," Smith said. "Dennis (Goderre, the town's new planning director) has helped in the last four months. Prior to that I was stonewalled."
Smith is seeking approval to replace a fixed dock with a 290-foot-long floating dock, which he said would provide boaters easier access and two slips for transient boaters.
Because he is asking for the change, the commission required him to bring the property up to code, which calls for having 1.5 parking spaces per slip. He said he fought the requirement because he doesn't want a grassy area with benches to become a parking lot.
"I am headstrong. I have got a nice area there where people can come in and enjoy the view. It is the highest point in this whole neighborhood, so I am trying to maintain the outer point," Smith said.
In May, the commission approved a regulation change requested by Smith that decreased the parking requirement to one space per slip.
This was a great accomplishment, he said, but it was still one more requirement after several others, such as the installation of riprap to prevent erosion.
His latest battle is over whether he has to widen 1st Street. The town wants him to widen it so that an emergency vehicle can get down the road. Smith said the work would cost $80,000.
"I think there might be a better way," Smith said.
He is still waiting to hear from town officials about an alternative.
Besides Smith there are several other new business owners in Mago Point.
Steve Harrington and his wife purchased the Niantic Bay Boat Valet in February 2013 and built new waterfront decks, renovated the store, refurbished racking and storage for boats and built new landscaping. Harrington said he has plans to build a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch next year.
Harrington said he has not had any permitting problems because he was upgrading his property, not making it different.
But he has heard about the problems other business owners have had and said it would be good if the town would be more flexible and let businesses that have plans to enhance the area go forward.
Harrington said he would like the town to contribute to the purchasing of a mooring that boaters could use. He said he is looking into purchasing a water taxi that could bring people to and from the mooring.
"I think with the right management that (Mago Point) is a sleepy little giant sitting there," Harrington said.
The site of the old Moby Dick's nightclub is now a parking lot owned by developer John Cabral of Glastonbury. He has talked to the town and business association about how to use the site.
Sylvestre purchased The Dock restaurant four years ago and was trying for several years to build a restroom, which he said the town would not allow him to do because his property already had several variances.
The restaurant has a bathroom for employees but only portable bathrooms for customers. He added that everyone on Mago Point uses them.
Sylvestre said he tried to bring in a trailer with higher- quality portable bathrooms inside and attach the trailer to a septic tank. But he said the town told him the change was too permanent.
But business owners say they are hopeful that Goderre will be more willing to work with them. He has scheduled a workshop for business association members on Sept. 11.
"There is stuff in place and stuff that probably might be enforcing too much, perhaps," Goderre said.
He added that Mago Point is a unique waterfront area that could be turned into a destination tourism spot. With some street landscaping, signage, dock improvements, diverse businesses, more parking spaces and improvements to businesses' facades, he said, the area could attract more people.
Goderre said a vision for Mago Point is in the infant stage, but the town plans to talk to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection about leasing or purchasing the boat launch lot in the middle of the point and using it for parking. The contractor for Amtrak is resurfacing the parking area under the Niantic River Bridge, which will provide another 80 to 100 spaces.
He said the town might apply for grants for businesses to improve their facades as well as grants for improving street landscaping such as decorative, ornamental light poles, trees and sidewalks. There could also be kiosks, bazaars and fairs once in a while, Goderre said.
"Part of the streetscaping experience is allowing and having properties built closer to the street to create a pedestrian-oriented environment, so people can walk along shops, window browse, hopefully go in and buy something too," Goderre said.
The rocks along the shore are also not easy for fishing, he said, and there could be some enhancements along the shore and a dock from Mago Point Park.
Bringing Mago Point back to life is a priority for Waterford this year
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When a Pulitzer Prize winning writer tells a group of high school students that they are the largest collection of "outstanding writers" he will see all year, people take notice. None more so, perhaps, than 18-year-old Austin Ward, who was selected as the 2013 winner of the To Kill a Mockingbird High School Essay Contest by the University of Alabama Honors College.
TUSCALOOSA | Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Bragg on Friday told a group of high school students that they are the largest collection of outstanding writers he will see all year.
Included in that group was 18-year-old Austin Ward, who was selected as the 2013 winner of the To Kill a Mockingbird High School Essay Contest by the University of Alabama Honors College.
The contest asks students to focus on an element of the iconic 1959 novel by Harper Lee of Monroeville, the only novel she ever published. The winning writer, along with his or her school, each receive $500.
Ward was chosen from among 63 other essayists, each of whom won his or her respective high school's contest to earn a trip to the Capstone for the annual luncheon and awards presentation.
For the fourth consecutive year, Bragg, an author, professor and former newspaper reporter, gave the keynote speech.
Bragg praised the efforts of each student in the room and implored them to embrace the power of the written word.
"Whether you know it or not, you have the power — the incredible power — to affect the lives of so many people around you," Bragg told the banquet's first overflow crowd since its 2002 inception. "You can make people feel better about being alive.
"That's the greatest power I know."
Bragg commended each of the young authors on winning what is likely the first writing award for many of them. He told them to continue to strive for more.
"It is a pleasure to welcome you into the fraternity of award-winning writers," said Bragg, who has won more than 70 awards — including the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing — in his career.
"Keep writing. Keep writing better than the person next to you. And keep entering contests, keep winning awards. Build a pyramid of them."
Starting his pyramid is Ward, a student at Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City. Ward's essay focused on the innocence and tolerance of Scout Finch, the book's protagonist and narrator.
"She wasn't biased," Ward said. "She saw things for what they were, rather than how the other people of the town, who believed what they wanted to believe.
"She wasn't like the rest of the town because of dad and her innocence."
After the ceremony, Bragg compared the book to the lemon juice and sugary additives his grandmother would mix in to the white whiskey that served as cough medicine for children growing up in rural Alabama.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Lee uses the eyes of a child to show the unfairness and evil of judging people based solely on the color of their skin.
Facing this reality was something that many in this state were not ready for when the book was first published more than 50 years ago.
"('To Kill a Mockingbird') was that peppermint and lemon that helped it go down," Bragg said.
Local students were among those who won their respective high schools' contests and received an invitation to the luncheon.
Nate Craft, a 17-year-old student at Brookwood High School, said he enjoys writing and took the essay contest as a challenge and a way to express his thoughts.
He said he appreciated how Lee attacked the societal cancer of racism with weapons of compassion and hope.
His essay, he said, referenced the community's acceptance of single parenthood, something uncommon to that era.
"Harper Lee, she took a different approach, but she was still very impactful," Craft said. "I think what she wrote and how she wrote it still has an impact today, and it gives us hope for a brighter future.
"We can still find something that relates between us."
Northridge High School student Nick Fairbairn, 17, said he read "To Kill a Mockingbird" for the third time in order to prepare for his essay that focused on the parenting skills of Atticus Finch, Scout's single father and a central figure in the story.
"I thought that his values throughout the book were timeless," Fairbairn said.
And when asked why someone who has never read the book should give it a try, Fairbairn said he believed that reading Lee's novel is critical to every person born or raised in this region of the country.
"It's a story that symbolizes the Southern childhood from all ages," he said. "It's a story about growing up and coming of age that both children and adults can relate to."
Reach Jason Morton at email@example.com or 205-722-0200.


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