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Werdum vs. Browne: Complete Guide to UFC on Fox 11 Fight CardApril 15, 2014
Werdum vs. Browne: Complete Guide to UFC on Fox 11 Fight Card
So, this card is pretty good.
Don't let the lack of a title fight fool you. UFC on Fox 11, which goes down Saturday night from the Amway Center in sunny Orlando, Fla., is one luxurious event. It's all shined-up stretch Hummers and glowing double coronas sweeping up the Amway Center red carpet, which you could actually take home for an amazing price thanks to a unique multi-level marketing model that cuts out the middleman and brings unbelievable products directly to your doorstep.
It's all extremely high-end. At the top of the card is a clash between arguably the two best heavyweights not named Cain Velasquez in No. 2 Fabricio Werdum and No. 3 Travis Browne.
But the slate goes 13 deep, and that bench depth is rock solid. Here's a complete guide to the full fight card, from Fight Pass to finale, including information capsules on each fighter and matchup, predictions and viewing coordinates. Light 'em up.
Derrick Lewis vs. Jack May
Division: Heavyweight
Records: Derrick Lewis (9-2), Jack May (7-0)
See it on: UFC Fight Pass (subscription required)
Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis is not a subtle fighter. He has nine pro wins, with eight knockouts. He has tree trunks for arms and likes to use them to hurt people's heads.
I was disappointed to learn that Jack May is not a British bare-knuckle pugilist who just arrived here in a time machine from 1889. His name is "The Outlaw," though, and he has six of his seven wins thanks to the KO, so those things kind of make up for it, I guess.
Both are making their UFC debut and are looking to make an impression the only way they know how. And you know what? That's good for us. Lewis has more experience, particularly on the sport's larger stages, and that could be the difference.
Prediction: Lewis, TKO, Rd. 1
Mirsad Bektic vs. Chas Skelly
Division: Featherweight
Records: Mirsad Bektic (7-0), Chas Skelly (11-0)
See it on: UFC Fight Pass (subscription required)
If you care even a little about the UFC prospect scene, this is your undercard. And it starts with the debut of 23-year-old Bektic, one of the most well-regarded up-and-comers of the past two years.
He's a powerful fighter who knows what to do and when to do it. He prefers to smear opponents across the canvas with ground-and-pound, but he can hold his own just about anywhere.
But if you're slumbering on Skelly, it's time to wake up. The 28-year-old trains with Team Takedown, which means Johny Hendricks is a workout partner. Skelly is a wrestler first and foremost, so it won't be so easy for Bektic to bully him.
Both men are talented, but Bektic might have too much in the stand-up phase. Both men have bright futures; Bektic's is a little brighter.
Prediction: Bektic, TKO, Rd. 2
Dustin Ortiz vs. Ray Borg
Division: Flyweight
Records: Dustin Ortiz (12-3), Ray Borg (6-0)
See it on: UFC Fight Pass (subscription required)
The prospect train continues unabated with Ray Borg, the 20-year-old who signed five days ago and just fought April 4 in the minor league Legacy FC.
Borg is quick, athletic and a very good submission fighter. But Ortiz is tenacious, especially on the ground, and he's probably not going to go to the mat unless it's on his own terms. If the action stays standing, a damaging power left is his stock-in-trade.
Ortiz is 1-1 in the UFC, but that split decision loss to John Moraga could have been a win. He'll get back on the good foot against Borg. Fighting on a week's notice and for the second time in a month (and making his UFC debut, no less) is just too tall of an order.
Prediction: Ortiz, unanimous decision
Jordan Mein vs. Hernani Perpetuo
Division: Welterweight
Records: Jordan Mein (27-9), Hernani Perpetuo (17-3)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
Let's keep the prospect theme going, shall we.
Mein was on quite a roll in early 2013. The Canadian stand-up wunderkind was a winner in nine of his last 10, including an impressive first-round TKO against Dan Miller in his UFC debut.
But not unlike the great rock stars of our era, he went for too much too soon. A month after his debut, he stepped in against Matt Brown, and those wings of wax and feathers, well, they just melted away.
He's been cooling his heels ever since, and now that he's finally returning, the UFC isn't exactly hugging him to its bosom. Nova Uniao camper Perpetuo left his Shooto title for the UFC, and the well-rounded 28-year-old hasn't lost in four years.
This is yet another bout that will determine which young gun is ready for the showdown. I'll go with Perpetuo because of Mein's cage rust potential and the Brazilian's presumed edge on the ground.
Prediction: Perpetuo, submission, Rd. 2
Caio Magalhaes vs. Luke Zachrich
Division: Middleweight
Records: Caio Magalhaes (7-1), Luke Zachrich (13-2)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
Magalhaes doesn't win as many style points as some of his other Nova Uniao teammates. As he showed against Nick Ring, Magalhaes likes to swing for knockouts, but if that doesn't pan out, he has the endurance and grappling acumen to draw out the action and wear down the other man.
Zachrich has journeyman written all over him, having competed in no less than 11 different shows over an eight-year career. The 32-year-old has earned his big UFC break, but I don't know that he'll be able to do much with it against the powerful Brazilian grinder.
Prediction: Magalhaes, unanimous decision
Estevan Payan vs. Alex White
Division: Featherweight
Records: Estevan Payan (14-5), Alex White (9-0)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
After two straight losses, Payan has his back against the wall. It's always hard to count out anyone in that situation, especially Payan, an aggressive fighter who can attack from the clinch and is hard to shake once the action hits the mat.
He'll be too hard to shake, in fact, for White, a promising prospect who looks just a little too green for the UFC. "The Spartan" has yet to compete beyond the regional circuit besides one contest for Titan FC last summer. He has some tools, and this fight will be another good lesson.
Prediction: Payan, unanimous decision
Jorge Masvidal vs. Pat Healy
Division: Lightweight
Records: Jorge Masvidal (25-8), Pat Healy (29-18)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
Healy hasn't been the same since the positive marijuana test that erased a win over Jim Miller in his UFC return bout, not to mention $135,000 in bonus money.
That hurts. But what may have hurt even worse are the two losses he's suffered since. Taken together, the powerful takedown artist just needs a win. Any kind of win.
Jorge Masvidal seems, on paper at least, to be a good matchup for that result. Masvidal is reasonably rounded and a dangerous striker. But Healy should be able to smother him and get his first official Octagon victory.
Prediction: Healy, unanimous decision
Thiago Alves vs. Seth Baczynski
Division: Welterweight
Records: Thiago Alves (19-9), Seth Baczynski (19-10)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
"All hail the return of Thiago Alves!"
Shhhh, are you crazy? He's not even in the cage yet. He could still fall in the sauna. He could get sick before weigh-ins. He could step on a rake. He could tear a bicep high-fiving a fan during walkouts.
It's been that kind of stretch for Alves, the popular muay thai wrecking machine who hasn't competed in more than two years because of injuries. During that layoff, he celebrated his 30th birthday, too.
Can he ever recover the bounce in his step that made him one of the UFC's most fearsome welterweights? That's an open question, but Baczynski is definitely a good person to help answer it. He's a game fighter who can handle his business anywhere, though he's especially proficient on the ground—a classic weakness of Alves.
However, I think Alves wins the day here. He will sprawl on Baczynski's takedowns and score an emphatic win to get back on the map. Assuming he makes it to the cage.
Prediction: Alves, TKO, Rd. 2
Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Division: Lightweight
Records: Rafael Dos Anjos (20-6), Khabib Nurmagomedov (21-0)
See it on: Fox Sports 1
I have no idea why this bout is on the undercard. I know Fox wants a big bang to end its Fox Sports 1 broadcast and all, but the UFC could do that without keeping its No. 5 and No. 7 lightweights (Dos Anjos and Nurmagomedov, respectively) away from the brightest limelight.
It's a familiar refrain for Nurmagomedov, the electrifying 25-year-old Dagestani who, despite a 5-0 UFC record, has precious little main card experience.
He deserves better. At least he has a top-flight opponent in Dos Anjos, an unwittingly sympathetic character in the lightweight title drama because of the fact that he is constantly overshadowed by one thing or another and yet continues to mow through everyone in his path. And it's happening again, as the Dos Anjos-is-overshadowed narrative is now being overshadowed by the Nurmagomedov-is-overshadowed narrative.
In any rate, this could be a magnificent ground war, and it is thankfully certain that someone very deserving is going (finally, hopefully) to reach the promised land.
Prediction: Nurmagomedov, split decision
Brad Tavares vs. Yoel Romero
Division: Middleweight
Records: Brad Tavares (12-1), Yoel Romero (7-1)
See it on: Fox
The main card begins with a delectable middleweight matchup. This will determine whether Romero, the Olympic silver-medal wrestler, is a novelty or the genuine article in an MMA context.
Two UFC fights thus far for Romero have resulted in two third-round knockout victories. Not bad for a 36-year-old who started pro MMA like two weeks ago. He's a bowling ball come to life, and despite his thudding game and tree-stump build, he's a finely tuned athlete who presents all sorts of problems, not least of which is his world-class grappling.
Tavares is the man to test him, and there's plenty on the line for the Hawaiian as well. All he's done is win five straight in the UFC. He's better every time he fights, with smooth kickboxing skills now complementing his punching power and wrestling base.
Does he deserve an opponent with a bigger name? Possibly. Hardcore fans have been sweating Romero for some time now, but the average ham-and-egger is unfamiliar with him. Tavares surely wanted a more famous scalp for his wall. But the decision-makers know what a big win this would be for either man, and you have to think that puts the winner "in the mix" in earnest.
This one is close to call. But Romero seems to be a slow starter and was probably losing to Derek Brunson before he scored that late KO. He can't start slow against Tavares, or he'll get punished.
That's what will happen here, in my opinion. No comeback KOs this time. Romero comes back to earth, and Tavares gets what he has long deserved: some recognition.
Prediction: Tavares, unanimous decision
Donald Cerrone vs. Edson Barboza
Division: Lightweight
Records: Donald Cerrone (22-6), Edson Barboza (13-1)
See it on: Fox
Go to the store. Get your flashlights. Get your batteries. Do you have fresh water? How about a chemical or pump-action outhouse? Don't get caught with canned food and no can opener. Don't be that guy.
See, you need to think about this stuff. There's a phrase that people say about being forewarned. It also means you can be forearmed.
So hopefully everyone is forearming themselves for what could be one of the most violent bouts of the year. Maybe in the history of MMA. Maybe in the history of humanity.
I'm sure you already know Donald Cerrone. Wears cowboy hats a lot, likes extreme sports, drops curse words into interviews and then pretends like he doesn't realize he did so, goes around knocking and choking everybody out? That's him.
And at age 32, he's mounting another ascent up the rankings. Was he serious about fighting six times in 2014? I don't know, but this is No. 2, and No. 1 was get-him-a-body-bag head kick on Adriano Martins in January. So, yeah.
Oh, and Edson Barboza is involved, too. You know, the guy with the muay thai, spinning wheel kicks and personal highlight reel that doubles as a UFC highlight reel. The guy who, in his last two fights, made an opponent tap to strikes and earned a TKO using nothing but a leg kick.
Part of me wants to pump the brakes on all this. There's no way it will be as violent, bloody and amazing as past experience indicates. Someone will blink and shoot for a takedown. Someone will be off his game and listless. Someone will cause an anticlimatic early stoppage. The ref or judges will get in the way somehow.
It just can't be as amazing as its billing, right? But then again: What if it is? If it is, the 2014 Fight of the Year conversation could be over before Memorial Day.
Prediction: Barboza, TKO, Rd. 2
Liz Carmouche vs. Miesha Tate
Division: Women's bantamweight
Records: Miesha Tate (13-5), Liz Carmouche (9-4)
See it on: Fox
Two of the most famous fighters in women's MMA not named Ronda Rousey might be fighting for their UFC lives Saturday night.
Carmouche, along with Rousey, was the first woman to fight in the UFC and the first openly gay UFC athlete. With a 1-2 UFC record, she's a low-center-of-gravity fighter who is fairly methodical but also likes to pull off a takedown and score a finish with elbows and heavy ground strikes.
Tate is a wrestler and submissions specialist by background, but she has some nice boxing, too. Though a quick eye test says she'll have a reach advantage, Carmouche will actually have a 1.5-inch edge in that area.
Their jobs probably aren't actually on the line Saturday—especially Tate, a popular fighter who is 0-2 in the UFC but has faced Rousey and top contender Cat Zingano. I think she'll be a step quicker than Carmouche, will mark up her opponent standing and win enough ground scrambles to pull out her first Octagon W.
Prediction: Tate, unanimous decision
Travis Browne vs. Fabricio Werdum
Division: Heavyweight
Records: Travis Browne (16-1-1), Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1)
See it on: Fox
It's easy to break this one down from the comfort of one's couch. Can Browne keep the fight standing and lay down some of those curtain-closers, or can Werdum drag this one to the ground and apply that planet-grade jiu-jitsu?
But hold the phone. Remember the Werdum who drove those pinpoint muay thai knees up Roy Nelson's nose? Has everyone forgotten that Browne is pretty decent on the ground, or that Werdum's takedowns are not exactly Georges St-Pierre-quality?
As with everything, there are layers here, and I think they will be peeled back slowly as the action moves on. The instinct is to slap the striker vs. grappler label on this and let the chips fall. But that instinct is wrong.
I think Werdum avoids the big knockout blow, keeps Browne at bay on the feet with leg kicks and close knees, gets the action to the ground (remember: Alistair Overeem took Browne down), achieves top control and mount and eventually gets hold of a limb in a manner that allows him to compromise its structural integrity.
A frustrated Browne will call for a rematch; maybe that will happen after Werdum faces champ Cain Velasquez, but it won't happen before.
Prediction: Werdum, submission, Rd. 2
Scott Harris is a massive MMA fan who writes about the sport for Bleacher Report and other places. For more baseless speculation and MMA emoting and so on, follow Scott on Twitter.


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Commonwealth of Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica (pronounced Domineeca) is not to be confused with the Dominican Republic. It lies between the French Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean's eastern chain of Windward Islands. It acquired independence from the United Kingdom in 1978. The main language is English, though locals speak a variety of French. Luscious vegetation and inherent forest blanket the island's towering territory, a few peaks of which go beyond 4,000 feet in height, while 365 rivers and streams meander their way through ravines and gorges to gush over many waterfalls, producing the island's cooling system and allowing many opportunities to take an exhilarating dip in clear clean waters. Tree ferns, orchids, heliconia and anthurium lilies embellish the forest floor while 175 species of birds, green iguanas, geckoes, tree lizards, agouti, manicou, magnificent butterflies and a vast array of picturesque flora can be enjoyed throughout an island where nature trails are abundant.
Many of the countries 75,000 inhabitants farm bananas, citrus and other tropical fruit on the beautiful mountain banks. Crime is scarce and should not discourage one's sense of freedom and absolute enjoyment. There are no large resorts in Dominica. The largest hotel has only 53 rooms, and is located in the capital city of Roseau.
Dominica is a very exciting place for the bird watcher not only because for its size and position it has a comparatively rich avifauna, but also because it is a place where anything can turn up, much of the island being explored by very few ornithologists. Within an area of less then 800 square kilometres lies a rich variety of habitat - from cloud forest and Montane thicket through tall strands of rain forest to drier scrubbier woodland, and interspersed amongst these are lakes, rock canyons, rivers and water falls, plantations and gardens. The perimeter of the island has stunning sea cliffs between secluded coves and sandy beaches, estuaries, as well as some marshes and swamps. There are few places in the world where one can be clambering in the clouds over an elfin woodland canopy watching blue-headed hummingbirds and plumbeous warblers, then, an hour after be deep within rain forest amongst imperial and red-necked parrots, and an hour after that down at sea level watching ducks, herons, and egrets on the edge of a densely vegetated swamp, or frigate birds, boobies and terns over the Caribbean Sea.
It is perfectly possible to see within a single day all the species of island and Lesser Antillean regional endemics which occur in Dominica, although much more satisfaction will come from spreading this over a longer period, mixing those sightings with observations of other typical avian representatives of the different habitats. During every month of the year, there will be at least some birds visiting Dominica on migration, so one can never predict what unusual species might be seen. The number of known bird species to be seen in Dominica during the various seasons of the year totals 175, including 4 types of native hummingbird. Whether is is the Blue-hooded Euphonia, Mountain Whistler, Broad-winged Hawk or the two native parrot species you wish to see, local guides know just where to find them.
There are a great many choices of prime locations throughout the island, but one top spot is mentioned below.
Top Sites
Morne Diablotin National Park
Sisserou and Jacquot parrots (found only in Dominica) are most commonly sighted in the Syndicate Forest area on the western slopes of the Morne Diablotin National Park. Nearby Milton Falls on the Dublanc River is a perfect picnic spot where you may take a refreshing bath.
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Number of Species
Number of bird species: 175
National Bird: Imperial Amazon (Sisserou) Amazona imperialis
Number of endemics: 2
Red-necked Parrot Amazona arausiaca Imperial Parrot Amazona imperialis
iGoTerra Checklist
Fatbirder Associate iGoTerra offers the most comprehensive and up to date birds lists on the web
Useful Reading
A Field Guide to Birds of the West Indies
(Peterson Field Guides) James Bond, Don R. Eckelberry (Illustrator); Arthur B. Singer (Illustrator) Paperback (September 1999) Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN: 0618002103Buy this book from NHBS.com
Dominica's Birds
Arlington James, Stephen Durand and Bertrand Jno Baptiste Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, Dominica 2005
ISBN: 163956Buy this book from NHBS.com
The Birds of the West Indies
By Herbert Raffaele, James Wiley, Orlando Garrido, Allan Keith & Janis Raffaele | Christopher Helm | 2003 Paperback | 216 pages, 92 colour plates, 181 colour distribution maps |
ISBN: 0713654198Buy this book from NHBS.com
Rare Species Conservatory Foundation
Overseas conservation projects focus on several species of critically endangered Caribbean parrots including the Imperial and red-neck Amazon parrots of Dominica and the St. Vincent Amazon parrot from St. Vincent…
Cabrits National Park
Cabrits National Park is located on the northwestern coast of Dominica, an area of 1,313 acres of upland and 1,053 acres of marine or underwater park…
Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Luxuriant natural tropical forest blends with scenic volcanic features of great scientific interest in this national park centred on the 1,342m high volcano known as Morne Trois Pitons…
Guides & Tour Operators
Birding Pal
Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area…
Focus on Nature
…This is the 10th year for our tours on Hispaniola, a very interesting island for birds, with over 20 endemic species. Also a number of rarities, with about 20 species classified by Birdlife International as threatened or nearly so. Both endemic and rare are: the Chat-Tanager (actually now 2 species), LaSelle Thrush, White-necked Crow, White-winged Warbler, Bay-breasted Cuckoo, and Hispaniolan Parakeet…
Nature Island
Bird-watch field trips with Dominica`s foremost authority. The number of known bird species to be seen in Dominica during the various seasons of the year totals 175, including 4 types of native humming bird. Whether it is the Blue-hooded Euphonia, Mountain Whistler, Broadwinged Hawk or our two native parrot species you wish to see, Bertrand knows just where to find them and, once located, his tripod mounted scope will allow you to observe them closely…
Trip Reports
CloudBirders was created by a group of Belgian world birding enthusiasts and went live on 21st of March 2013. They provide a large and growing database of birding trip reports, complemented with extensive search, voting and statistical features.
2016 [02 February] - David Ascanio - Lesser Antilles
Our treasure wasn't gold, nor sugar. It was every one of the endemic or the restricted distribution birds. It seemed as if every island offered a unique challenge to finding these treasures. Barbados was the easy task. In Dominica and Martinique we practiced patience. In Guadeloupe we built a successful group dynamic, while St. Lucia and St. Vincent challenged us with trails. Each day offered a unique experience, as if each of the Lesser Antilles had a distinctive personality.
2016 [04 April] - Jesse Fagan - Lesser Antilles
10 islands, 14 days, 14 flights, 8 hotels, 1 visit to the emergency room, drive on the right, drive on the left,...you get the picture. It requires a lot of action and movement to see these birds! And see them we did. It was another successful island-hopping adventure this year, and the logistics worked out fine on this logistically complicated tour. Even island time seemed faster.
Places to Stay
3 Rivers Eco Lodge
Broadwinged Hawks, Little Blue Herons, Hummingbirds, Anis and many other species are seen daily at 3 Rivers. If it is birds that you would like to see, then the two species of indigenous parrot, The Sisserou and The Jaco are likely to visit us while you are here…
Papillote Wilderness Retreat
More than 50 bird species nest in Dominica and many of them are common visitors to the Papillote Gardens. Three species of hummingbird, including the Purple-Throated Carib (pictured above in a rare moment of repose) dash through our gardens on a daily basis, stopping here and there -- but just for a moment! - to draw life-giving nectar from the dozens of flowering varieties that flourish beneath an arching canopy of majestic palm trees.
Picard Beach Cottages
Situated on a golden sand beach, in a garden of flowering tropical shrubs on the north-east coast of Dominica, at the foot of the island`s highest mountain, Morne Diablotin - preserve of the endangered indigenous Sisserou parrot; One mile south of the city of Portsmouth; 20 miles along the north coast from Melville Hall Airport; 25 miles along the west coast from Canefield Airport.
Other Links
The Caribbean's Best Kept Secret
Dominica itself has recorded less than 200 species, but don't be dissuaded from visiting by this lack of variety…


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Top 11 Brea, CA Fitness Centers Near You To Get Started On Your Weight Loss Journey
Brea, CA residents love to keep fit and with this in mind, it is important that they look into working with the best in the business. The importance of physical fitness must be upheld and depending on your needs and preferences, you will be able to pick from the following top Brea fitness centers.
Fitness 1 Express
The variety of weight machines and free weights is outstanding here. The equipment is adequate and one cannot resist the diversity of workout exercises. Enjoy the services of a personal trainer with this gym. Its friendly staff will guide you and it is orderly and clean.
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Phone number (714) 257-9958
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Phone number Phone number (714) 578-8770
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Visit this gym whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up, build some muscle, or simply keep fit. To achieve best results, this center combines workout routines with proper nutrition/ diets. For professionals, you can exploit the sport specific training offered in the gym.
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10 reasons you should be working out
There are good reasons people go to fitness centers. Over-eating habits or too much drinking get people making resolutions to do better and take off the extra pounds those habits have added. The problem with resolutions is they are often broken. What people need are sound, healthy reasons for getting themselves to a fitness center. Here are ten of those reasons:
1. Mental Release
When you are feeling anxiety, working out at a gym can clear the mind and relieve stress. It gets you focused on the here and now and lets you put worries behind you. It is common for people to think more clearly after a good workout. Getting a good workout at a fitness center will increase your blood pressure which will allow your blood to flow throughout your body. This means your brain gets more oxygen and energy creating clearer thoughts.
The part of your brain responsible for learning and memory, the hippo-campus, is highly active while during exercise. When neurons from this rev up during a workout; our cognitive function improves.
2. Whole Body Benefits
Today you hear about healthy lifestyles where ever you go. They talk about it on the radio, the news, even in the lunch room at work. Working out and exercising are the first thing a doctor will recommend when they prescribe a healthier lifestyle for you. Getting a regular exercise routine in place and sticking with it will get you on that healthier lifestyle and have you feeling better about yourself and your whole body in just a few short weeks. It is also said to improve your posture when you exercise regularly. With just a 15 to 30 minute exercise routine in your daily schedule, you will exercise your back and abs yielding a better posture.
3. Feeling Joy
It is proven that when you work out your body will release a flood of endorphin. This is what causes us to have feelings of joy and happiness. When a person walks away from a workout they are said to feel like a different person, this is the benefits of the endorphin creating a feeling of joy. It is also said workouts will reduce stress which will make you feel better and happier about yourself. Research proves regular exercise can rewire our brains and make us more adaptable and flexible when we're faced with stressful situations.
4. Seeing the Results
The best thing about starting a workout routine and staying with it are seeing the results. Being able to work out longer shows your body is getting stronger. The ability to lift more weights shows your muscles are in better shape. The tone and look of your body will be the best results from your continuous workouts as you start to lose weight and tighten flabby muscles.
5. Builds Your Confidence
When you start seeing the results; you start building confidence in yourself. Setting goals and reaching them attains a sense of accomplishment. When a person sees they are able to accomplish a goal it will raise their self-esteem and confidence in themselves. Some try to set their goals to high and go for the big all-or-nothing approach. This type of goal setting will set you up for defeat. Set goals in an A-B-C fashion as once you've reached the first (A) then go for the second (B) and finally accomplish the third (C). Celebrating as you move along will increase your confidence and having you pushing yourself for that final goal.
6. Feeling and Looking Younger
Working out helps a person to feel younger and when you feel younger; you also look and act younger. Bone and muscle density can be gained by training and exercising regularly at a gym. A study on the age and aging pinpointed building muscles and eating lots of proteins is a way to ward off muscle loss. The bone mass loss called, osteoporosis can be eliminated or reduced by continuing with an exercise routine that includes a lot of physical activity. Weight bearing exercise is proven to be the best for the fight against this bone disease.
It is not a secret that if you are healthier you will live longer. Another reason to exercise as you get older is that it can improve your life expectancy.
7. Creating "Me" Time
Working out is a time set aside just for you. Taking care of yourself allows you to become a better you and better able to take care of those around you. You are stronger and better equipped to handle challenges. One expert was quoted as saying, "Sweat it out and take care of yourself before you have to take care of everyone else."
8. Sleep Better
The National Sleep Foundation reports regular exercise will help you sleep better at night. Going to a fitness center for a workout in the morning is suggested rather than at night. When you work out to close to bedtime it can have the opposite effect. With a routine morning workout you will be able to fall asleep faster and reach a deeper sleep.
9. Have More Energy
It might sound odd to have more energy after performing a workout that should drain your energy, however, that is exactly what a regular workout routine will do for you. You will feel more energized throughout the day and find yourself being more productive. One study showed that not only did exercise boost energy levels; it also increases cognitive abilities. If it is possible to visit a fitness center in the middle of your day, just as your energy starts to slump, you will return to work with more energy.
10. Less Likely to Get Sick
Exercise can help fight the common cold. A study conducted by a research team in the United States showed people who have a regular exercise routine are half as likely to get sick from cold symptoms as those you don't. If they do come down with one, the symptoms are much less severe.
The study was performed with healthy volunteers who kept a journal of their coughs and sniffles over a three month period. They were also asked to chart their exercise routines that lasted 20 minutes or more. The results were those that did regular exercises suffered far less than those who reported no exercise routines.


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At least a million homes in the United States are suspected of harboring dangerously high levels of radon, a radioactive gas that is tasteless, odorless, invisible and believed responsible for up to 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year.
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As an example of determining electrostatic complementarity through
the examination of electrostatic potentials at the surface of molecules,
here we examine the binding of the ligand barstar to the small bacterial
ribonuclease from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, barnase [1,2].
First, we examine the binding process using the standard method used
by structural biophysicists. In this method, protein complementarity is
determined by coloring the surface of the receptor and ligand based upon
the respective total solvent-screened electrostatic potential of these
molecules in the unbound state. Then, one looks for regions where the
colors are opposite (for complementarity) or the same (for electrostatic
clashes). For simplicity of comparison, instead of displaying these
potentials on the different surfaces of each molecule, the receptor's
(barnase's) potential was projected onto the ligand's (barstar's) surface.
The scale on all the following figures is (-15,0,30) for barnase's
potential in GRASP notation and units of kT/e, where negative values are
red and positive values are blue. For barstar and the complementary
ligand the scale is (-30,0,15).
Comparison of barnase and barstar indicates some regions that seem
complementary and some regions that do not. The shortcoming
of examining unbound potentials such as these is that they do not take
into account the important free energy cost incurred through desolvation
upon binding, and thus give an incomplete picture of the energetics
involved. Furthermore, there is no meaningful comparison of these ligand
and receptor surface potentials that gives a true indication of their
complementarity in terms of the binding free energy.
If, instead of examining the electrostatic potentials in the
unbound state, one compares the two
components of the Residual potential, one does have a quantitative
measure. For a complementary ligand, these two components must be equal
in magnitude and opposite in value all over the ligand surface. For
non-complementary ligands, the equivalence will not hold and differences
in the potentials reflect regions of non-complementarity within the ligand
From these images, one can once again see that barnase and barstar
are fairly complementary; in fact, they seem much more complementary than
indicated by Figure 1, differing on this scale at only a few places.
Comparison, of the complementary ligand to barnase, reveals that the
potential maps match almost exactly (the optimization procedure could be
further refined with increased computational effort for a better match, but
little additional binding free energy would result [2,3]). The Residual
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A citizen panel reviewing a Portland police investigation of a citizen complaint alleging excessive force voted 6 to 3 to have internal affairs do one more interview of another officer who was at the scene.
Internal Affairs Capt. Dave Famous, after consulting with the director of the Independent Review Division, refused Wednesday night.
"We really don't believe that it's relevant to the specific allegation of excessive force," Famous said.
The refusal marked at least the second time that the Police Bureau has refused to do additional investigation when asked to by the citizen panel.
The majority of the Citizen Review Committee asked that internal affairs verify an account of a man who suffered a dislocated elbow as he was arrested July 3, 2010 for resisting arrest and interfering with police.
The man, in a written statement reviewed by internal affairs, wrote that he had said out loud at the scene to the officer who arrested him, "You broke my arm on purpose." The man who was arrested said he overheard the officer involved say to another officer, "Yes, I did."
Citizen committee members questioned why internal affairs investigators did not ask the second officer if the officer involved had made that remark.
"I find it troubling you just interviewed the one police officer," committee chair Jamie Troy told the internal affairs investigator Mike Barkley.
Mary-Beth Baptista, director of the Independent Police Review Division, said she didn't think the additional interview would "tip the balance" in this case. Two other civilian witnesses at the scene were interviewed, she said. She also later explained that sending the case back for more investigation would delay a hearing for another two months.
Citizen committee members expressed dismay that their request won't be heeded.
"We voted as a body and now we're being denied," said Rochelle Silver, committee member. "What's the sense of us going through this...? We're asking for a simple piece of information. I don't know why it's being withheld. Why can't we have this information?"
Famous said an assistant chief, Capt. Pat Walsh and he all agreed the additional interview wouldn't be necessary to rule on whether or not excessive force was used during the arrest.
Citizen Review Committee co-chair Michael Bigham said finding out whether the officer involved made the alleged statement would go "to the officer's intent."
The injury came when the man arrested, who was stopped by an officer in a patrol car for riding his bicycle about 11:30 p.m. without a light at Northeast Cleveland and Going Street, refused to give an officer his backpack. There was some discussion among committee members that the man may have believed the officer did not have a right to search through his backpack.
The man later died on Sept. 19, 2011. His death was unrelated to his 2010 arrest. A sibling and a friend filed the complaint on his behalf.
The bureau ruled that the complaint of excessive force was unproven, but recommended a debriefing for the officer involved.
The internal affairs inquiry also didn't request any of the injured man's medical records for it's review.
A full review of the case will go before the committee in June. Wednesday night, the committee did not name the officer involved or the man arrested.
In a prior case, the bureau's internal affairs division had refused to do a diagram of a scene after the citizen review committee had requested one for a case it was examining. In that case, the Independent Police Review Division stepped in and did the diagram instead, Troy said.


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Another big cyberattack is taking a country offline
A new large DDoS attack is knocking out internet access in Liberia.
A new large DDoS attack is knocking out internet access in Liberia.
The case comes just days after the outbreak officially no longer qualifies as an international health emergency.
This is what a community looks like after being torn apart by the worst outbreak of the Ebola virus on record.
"It was an escalation of incompetence all the way to the top."
The two people lived with the 17-year-old boy whose body was found to be carrying the virus on Tuesday.
"Liberia has got a re-infection of Ebola," the country's deputy health minister and head of Liberia's Ebola response team said.
Liberia held a day of celebration on Monday and declared a national holiday to mark the end of the Ebola epidemic in the country.
Liberia is now free of Ebola after going 42 days -- twice the maximum incubation period for the deadly disease -- with no new cases.
The Ebola outbreak has reversed economic growth in some African countries, sending Sierra Leone in particular into an "unprecedented" economic tailspin.
Authorities were considering the possibility that the woman had a visitor from outside Liberia who infected her, or that she had sex with a survivor.
Liberia can now begin to count up to 42 days to be declared Ebola free.
A trial of an Ebola vaccine was to start Monday in Liberia's capital following a launch event featuring musicians.
Ebola protective gear goes from yellow and white to red and green on Christmas.
Korlia Bonarwolo was working in Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town, Liberia, when he came into contact with an Ebola victim. Now, he tells his tale.
From fiery volcanos to mass protests, these are the images that defined our year. Handpicked by Mashable editors.
Photojournalist Michel du Cille, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner who recently captured compelling images of Ebola patients and their caretakers, died in Liberia while on assignment for The Washington Post. He was 58. The Post reported du Cille col...
As Obama praises work on an Ebola vaccine, three African nations face declining economies and other fallouts from slow international response to the epidemic.
Some experts have described the target as highly ambitious.
The education system there has long been on shaky ground--even before the Ebola crisis.
MELBOURNE -- As the Ebola virus befalls its 10,000th victim, governments around the world are contributing resources to try and contain the epidemic in West Africa. Among those countries is Australia, who has pledged $A18 million to the cause. While ...
The rate of new Ebola infections in Liberia appears to be declining and could represent a genuine trend, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, but the epidemic is far from over. The disease is still raging in parts of Sierra Leone and there i...
A photographer's powerful images and firsthand account of how an invisible killer is destroying a country.
There are 9,911 reported cases of the Ebola virus in West Africa as of Oct. 19, painting a grim picture of a virus that is still running well ahead of the global community's efforts to slow its spread.
The CDC announced a new system to monitor travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone for signs of Ebola for three weeks after they arrive in the U.S.
Call it a partial travel ban.
Nigeria's and Senegal's successes in halting their Ebola outbreaks holds lessons for the industrialized world, but not for the epicenter of the epidemic.
At some point over the last few months, fear of Ebola began to outpace the spread of the actual disease.
The photographer returned from Liberia 21 days ago and is symptom-free.
"This is Ebola. This is a horrible, unforgiving disease."
Ebola's deadly grip on Liberia has forced education to fall by the wayside. Public and private schools were shut down in July, and no additional plan was provided on how children would continue their education. Nearly three months later, the doors of...
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak has topped 4,000 people, with no signs of slowing down. The World Bank and U.N. issued stark new warnings.
By collecting tower data from telecommunications providers, CDC officials can visualize the beginnings of an outbreak.
In the rush to handle a deadly virus, Liberia fails to provide for its vulnerable young survivors.
An 33-year-old U.S. freelance journalist diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus arrived at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha on Monday after being transported from Liberia for treatment.


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November 26, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Enjoy a brunch buffet in the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art's Museum Café. Set to the sounds of live jazz by Atla and Matt DeChamplain. After, explore the galleries on your own or take a tour with a docent.
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Airbus challenges students to shape the world of aviation
Airbus is launching an international competition Fly Your Ideas for student teams worldwide to come up with innovative ideas to shape the future of aviation and help to enhance the sectors eco-efficiency. The objective: creating more value with less impact on the environment.
The competition is open to college and university students from around the world, studying a degree, Masters or PhD in any academic discipline, from engineering to marketing, business to science and philosophy to design. The proposals can look at a wide range of topics including new materials, products and/or processes as well as aircraft performance, manufacturing and organisational and operational performance.
A top prize of 30,000 is offered to the team whose idea demonstrates the greatest potential for improvement. The teams will advance through different competitive and challenging rounds, concluding with a live final at the Le Bourget Airshow in June 2009.
The Fly Your Ideas competition gives students the opportunity to work with Airbus. Together we can share fresh and innovative ideas and thus shape the future of aviation, said Tom Enders, President and CEO of Airbus.
As an eco-efficient enterprise, Airbus provides leadership by encouraging and delivering responsible solutions. With our university competition, we want to include new views and ideas in the early stages of our long term technology work, explained Patrick Gavin, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering and patron of the Fly Your Ideas competition. We are committed to developing new technologies to ensure that air transport continues to be an eco-efficient means of transport, delivering economic value while minimising its environmental impact.
Airbus as a world leading commercial aircraft manufacturer has the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Over 9.100 Airbus aircraft have been sold to more than 390 customers and operators worldwide and more than 5,300 of these have been delivered since the company first entered the market in the early seventies. With annual revenues of over 25 billion euros in 2007, Airbus is a global company, employing around 56,000 people of some 80 different nationalities in design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, as well as subsidiaries in the U.S., China, Japan, and in the Middle East.
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Lincoln's Funeral Train
It was in Springfield, Illinois where the legend of Abraham Lincoln would be born. In 1837, Abe moved to Springfield broke and without a place to live hoping to find his fortune in law. He would soon move in with Joshua Speed, who would become his lifelong friend and who agreed to let Abe live in the apartment with him above his store. Abe quickly found employment as a lawyer and was soon running a successful practice with William Herndon.
It was also in Springfield where Abe would court and wed Mary Todd, and where each of his four sons were born at their home on 8th Street. After serving two years as an Illinois Congressman, he returned to Springfield and resumed his law practice. In 1858, he delivered his famous "House Divided" speech at the Republican State Convention in Springfield as the Republican senatorial nominee.
After Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, his body was transported by train from Washington to Springfield, where he was interred at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Today, he, Mary Todd, and three of his sons are buried with him in Springfield. A 117 foot-tall obelisk rises over the site in tribute.
New Salem, Illinois, was the village in which Abraham Lincoln spent six years before leaving for Springfield. Upon his twenty first birthday, Lincoln left his family homestead to find his own way. Many boys in similar situations were hired to steer cargo in flatboats down the Mississippi River to be sold in southern ports such as New Orleans.
Lincoln arrived in New Salem in 1831, when the flatboat he and some friends had been hired to navigate to New Orleans became stuck on a dam on the Sangamon River near the village. Lincoln ingeniously figured out that drilling a hole in the bottom of the boat would cause it to ease over the dam. Lincoln impressed a local merchant who offered him employment in New Salem upon his return which he eagerly accepted. When he made it back to New Salem, the store in which he was to work in had not opened yet, so he did odd jobs on the river and in town.
Lincoln became a popular citizen of New Salem and decided to run for the Illinois State Legislature. His aspirations were interrupted in 1832 when he left New Salem to fight in the Black Hawk War. Upon his return, he continued campaigning. Although he would finish 8th in the overall election, he garnered over 92% of the vote from New Salem. Not bad for his first election!
In 1833, Lincoln would be appointed as postmaster and later as surveyor of New Salem. That same year he endeavored to study law and by 1836 had procured his law license, which required him to travel 20 miles to Springfield to get the necessary books. In 1837, Lincoln decided to leave New Salem for Springfield for the purposes of establishing his own law practice.
Abraham Lincoln lived in Spencer County, Indiana from ages 7-21. It was here, when he was only nine years old, when he mother died of what was called milk sickness, a deadly ailment caused by eating the meat or drinking the milk of an animal that has consumed white snakeroot. Soon after his mother's death, his father married Sarah Bush Johnston. Johnston recognized Abe's intellectual talents and encouraged him to pursue education. Though Lincoln never had the opportunity to attend school on a regular basis, he sometimes walked several miles to the nearest school set up by a traveling teacher. Lincoln himself admitted that the total amount of schooling he received in his childhood was no more than twelve months; nevertheless, he became an excellent reader, learned to write, measure, and make division and multiplication calculations. Abraham took his studies very seriously. Without paper in the house to practice his writing and math, he often did arithmetic on the back of a wooden spoon using charcoal as a makeshift pencil. Lincoln described where he grew up and the opportunities for education in the following quote:
"It was," he once wrote, "a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up. There were some schools, so-called, but no qualification was ever required of a teacher beyond "readin', writin', and cipherin'" to the Rule of Three. If a straggler supposed to understand Latin happened to sojourn in the neighborhood, he was looked upon as a wizard."
During his time in Spencer County, Abe grew to six feet four inches tall. He was larger than virtually all of the other boys who lived near him and was said to be able to outrun, out jump, and outwrestle all of them.
Photo: Mary Todd Lincoln House by Sydney Poore
Mary Todd Lincoln was born on December 13, 1818, in Lexington, Kentucky. Mary was born into a life of luxury. Her father was a prominent banker and served in the Kentucky General Assembly for 24 years. In 1832, her family moved to what would become the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington. It would become the first historic site to be restored in honor of a First Lady and remains on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was originally built at the turn of the 19th century and served as an inn and tavern known as "The Sign of the Green Tree" before the Todd family purchased it.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky, to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln in their one room log cabin on their farm known as Sinking Spring (near modern-day Hodgenville, Kentucky). Although Thomas lacked formal education, he was an excellent farmer and carpenter, and often times served a member of the jury. Thomas and Nancy joined a small Baptist church in the area that had broken away from the larger church over the issue of slavery.
When Abe was two, the family moved to nearby Knob Creek Farm, where Abe's first memories of his childhood were formed. Because of difficulties his father had with the title to the farm, Thomas Lincoln moved his family to Pigeon Creek, Indiana in 1816.
Lincoln at Gettysburg
On November 22, 1863, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg. The 272 word speech, which followed a two hour address by Harvard professor Edward Everett, would become one of the greatest speeches in American history. In the speech, Lincoln described the Civil War as a struggle that would re-define the idea of freedom as well as the notion of equality for all citizens. Furthermore that the American form of democracy, " government of the people, by the people, for the people" as he described it, was threatened with destruction.
Image of Lincoln fleeing Baltimore – Harper's Weekly 1861
During the Civil War, Baltimore, located in the border state of Maryland, was a hotbed for southern sympathizers. When Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States, at least seven citizens of the city were said to have planned a plot to assassinate the president-elect, as his inauguration train traveled through Baltimore on its way to Washington. Several conspirators were apparently ready to stab Lincoln as he switched trains at Baltimore's President Street Station.
Lincoln and his security team had obtained information about the plot. As a result, Lincoln rode a secret train through Baltimore in the middle of the night, rather than the train he was supposed to have ridden. Many critics charged Lincoln with cowardice for slipping through the city in such a manner and political cartoons were drawn making fun of him in newspapers across the nation. Other accounts told of him riding the train disguised as an Irishman in a kilt.
Lincoln's actions, and the subsequent arrest of several of the conspirators, galvanized Baltimore against the Union cause. On April 19, 1861, Southern sympathizers in the city rioted against movements of Union troops through Baltimore. In what came to be known as the Pratt Street Riot, 12 civilians were killed and over 30 Union soldiers were injured.
With General Ulysses S. Grant securing victories for the Union Army from his headquarters at City Point, outside of Petersburg, President Lincoln, his wife, and his son Tad, traveled to visit General Grant via boat to verify the victorious reports on March 12, 1865, and to escape the pressures of Washington.
During his stay, Lincoln met with General Grant to plan the strategies for the end of the war. By this time, the war was virtually over and the Confederates were on the run, or, starving inside Petersburg, surrounded on all sides by the Union siege. Lincoln's presence for two weeks at City Point thrilled the Union soldiers encamped there. Nobody knew that these were among the last weeks of his life. It was during his stay at City Point, where President Lincoln dreamed of his assassination – that would occur in reality the following month.
Upon ascending to the presidency, President Lincoln and his family moved into the White House in Washington, D.C. From the White House, Lincoln and his advisors prosecuted the Civil War from the Union side. Lincoln was said to be a man of little pretension in the White House, treating all visitors equally and frequently entertaining the pleas of anyone who wished to work for the Federal Government. Lincoln's two aides, John Hay and John Nicolay lived in a corner bedroom on the second floor of the White House.
During his presidency, Lincoln's sons had full reign of the White House, and often interrupted important meetings looking for their father. The President was apparently amused by the antics of his sons and never reprimanded them. The public, not used to having children in the White House, showered them with gifts, one of which was a pony. In 1862, however, Lincoln's son Willie died of typhoid fever, plunging the President and his wife into deep depression.
On April 14, 1865, just five days after the surrender of the Confederacy, President Lincoln was shot as he watched a play in Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. He died the following morning at the Petersen Boarding House across the street from the theater. Today, there are reminders of Lincoln throughout Washington. The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most visited memorials in the nation. It was from the steps of the memorial, overlooking the Reflecting Pool, where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I have a Dream Speech" in front of a quarter million Civil Rights protesters.


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The comic strip that became a Broadway play that inspired a movie that inevitably led to a film remake returns to the stage with a touring production directed by the original lyricist and director, Martin Charnin. In case you've forgotten, this is the musical that gave us the song of eternal optimism, "Tomorrow," as in "The sun'll come out tomorrow." JCCC Carlsen Center. 913-469-4445. jccc.edu/theseries. $44-$54.
"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
The classic holiday movie undergoes an interesting transformation for this stage presentation. Actors portray multiple characters, including George Bailey and his guardian angel, in a 1940s radio broadcast complete with sound effects. "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" premiered in 1996 at the Stamford Center for the Arts in Stamford, Conn., and has since been produced around the country. Runs through Dec. 11. 816-569-3226. metkc.org. $15-$30.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
The Harriman-Jewell Series first brought the famous jazz ensemble to Kansas City in 1999, but its "Big Band Holidays" concert will be a first. Nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis is director and trumpeter for the 15-member orchestra, which will be joined by vocalist Catherine Russell. The performance will blend classical, jazz and holiday favorites, including "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas" and "Zat You, Santa Claus?" 816-415-5025 or 816-283-9921. hjseries.org or midlandkc.com. $30-$85.
Kansas City Symphony, "Handel's Messiah"
7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 2-3; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; at Kauffman Center
The Independence Messiah Choir has performed George Frideric Handel's masterpiece since 1916; since 2005 it has partnered with the Kansas City Symphony for joint concerts. This year will be the groups' last collaborative "Hallelujah" chorus. Helzberg Hall. 816-471-0400. kcsymphony.org. $25-$65.
Paul Mesner Puppets, "The Nativity"
10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
A cast of more than 40 puppeteers will bring giant characters to life in what has become an annual spectacle of biblical proportions. The puppets, standing 7 feet and taller, will be joined by live musical and choral accompaniment as they glide through the aisles of the 120-year-old cathedral. 816-235-6222. paulmesnerpuppets.org. $11-$16.
Arts & Crafts Beer Festival
6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; noon Saturday, Dec. 3; 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; at Screenland Armour Theatre
Festivalgoers will have more than 200 beverages to sample, including rare, exclusive and home-brewed beers. Between chugs, they can watch a movie, listen to music by one of the local bands scheduled to play or visit the crafts and vendors. The event benefits the KC Pet Project. eventbrite.com. $30-$140.
Kansas City Ballet, "The Nutcracker"
Opens 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Kauffman Center
This annual extravaganza is for kids and adults alike. The Kansas City Ballet launched a new "Nutcracker" last year with reimagined costumes and innovative choreography by artistic director Devon Carney, and the presentation broke box-office records. You'll have 23 chances to see it before Christmas. Runs through Dec. 24. Muriel Kauffman Theatre. 816-931-2232. kcballet.org. $60.50-$135.50.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
3:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Sprint Center
With an assist from PBS, the progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become a holiday tradition. Its "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" began as a 1999 made-for-TV movie and has evolved into a rock opera that has been shown countless times during fundraising efforts on public television. Among the songs are "Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24," "O' Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy" and "Christmas Canon." 816-949-7000. sprintcenter.com. $35.50-$72.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Kauffman Center
Those who like a little sizzle in their holiday music will want to check out "The KCJO Swings The Nutcracker." Clint Ashlock, the orchestra's artistic director, has incorporated Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn into new arrangements from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite." Helzberg Hall. 816-225-4949. kcjazzorchestra.net. $20-$55.
"The Book of Mormon"
Opens 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Music Hall
In case you're wondering how serious this play is, consider that it was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who also gave us the animated TV show "South Park." "The Book of Mormon" follows two missionaries trying to spread the gospel in Uganda. Until "Hamilton" came along, it was considered by many to be the best musical of the 21st century, having won nine Tony Awards after opening on Broadway in 2011. Runs through Dec. 11. 816-421-7500. theaterleague.com/kansascity. $45-$159.
Joyce DiDonato and Il Pomo d'Oro
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Folly
Born in Prairie Village, Joyce DiDonato always finds time to return home to perform. This Harriman-Jewell Series presentation will team the world-famous mezzo-soprano with Italian chamber orchestra Il Pomo d'Oro for "In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music," which DiDonato recently released as an album. She will return to town next for an appearance with baroque orchestra the English Concert on April 28 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-415-5025. hjseries.org. $30-$85.
"Application Pending"
Opens 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Unicorn Theatre
Jennifer Mays will be a busy actress for the three weeks of this comedy's run. The UMKC graduate will play the main character, admissions officer Christine, as well as more than 40 other characters. It is the first day on the job for Christine, and she must navigate the cutthroat world of kindergarten admissions at a New York private school. Runs through Dec. 26. 816-531-7529. unicorntheatre.org. $30-$40.


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SEBASTOPOL, CA--(Marketwired - May 6, 2014) - Maker Faire, happening on Saturday, May 17, from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, May 18, from 10am to 6pm, will be bringing the biggest and best show yet to the San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo, California. Two full days brimming with new maker projects, amazing attractions, education from the experts, and so many opportunities to indulge in delights of making. To make the most of the weekend and Maker Faire experience, offered are several tools to assist Faire goers as they make their plans. They are:
As attendees organize their time at the Faire in advance, they can add to their plans a visit to Intel's exhibit for an up-close-and-personal look at the Intel® Galileo development board. A Goldsmith Sponsor of Maker Faire Bay Area and founding sponsor of the Maker Education Initiative, Intel delivers accessible and open development platforms to the maker community to empower makers of all ages. Visitors can see what makers are making using Intel's platforms for innovation, including the Intel® Galileo board. Projects on display in the booth highlight new tools coming soon from Intel and others that have been contributed by the Intel user communities. In addition, Intel is a proud, long-time supporter of STEM education and hands-on learning. Maker Faire provides Intel® with the opportunity to introduce young makers to the creative possibilities of technology. At Maker Faire Bay Area 2014, makers of all ages can perform magic in the Intel® booth! Attendees can create their own magic wand using craft materials and simple circuits, and then watch their creation take life as they interact with light, color, and motion sensors to manipulate spectacular outputs controlled by an Intel® Galileo development board.
Tickets are on sale now for Maker Faire Bay Area 2014 at http://makerfairebayarea2014.eventbrite.com at advance pricing. Advance ticket sales ($17.50 - $32.50 for a full day pass) take place between March 17 and May 16. Tickets can also be purchased on-site at Maker Faire Bay Area 2014 on May 17 and 18, 2014 ($25.00 - $40.00 for a full day pass).
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Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth -- a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It's a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather together to show what they are making and share what they are learning.
Maker Faire celebrated 100 Faires in 2013 alone and has reached over 1.5 million attendees globally since it launched in San Mateo, California, in 2006, less than a year after the publication of the first MAKE Magazine in 2005. The eighth annual Maker Faire Bay Area welcomed some 950 makers and 120,000 attendees. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to 600+ makers and 75,000 attendees. Detroit, Kansas City, Rome, Oslo, Newcastle (UK), Tokyo and Shenzhen host our "featured" Maker Faires (200+ makers), and community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires inspire and ignite creative communities everywhere around the United States and internationally.
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Big gallery of Hunger Games propaganda posters by Caldwell Tanner and Nathan Yaffe.
Chinese cover for Coraline.
North by Northwest by Andrew DeGraff for an upcoming show at Gallery 1988.
Recent Batman drawings by Jon Morris. Via.
Don't Ever Love Me available at eBay. Via.
*Buy North by Northwest posters at eBay.
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Illustration roundup
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U.S. intelligence issued a report on Russia's intervention in presidential election in the United States.
"We assess Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the US presidential election," the document says.
According to the report, Russia's goal was to undermine "people's trust in the democratic process in the United States", and harm the reputation of the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her "potential presidency." U.S. intelligence has accused the Russian government and Vladimir Putin that they "give a clear preference" to the U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
The report says that Russia acted not only with the help of hacker attacks but also through the propaganda in the "state-funded media" and the work of "paid" bloggers and "trolls".
Intelligence claims that Russia turned to the assistance of certain Guccifer 2.0, and published the stolen data through portals DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks. Guccifer 2.0, who calls himself an independent Romanian hacker, "made many contradictory statements about his belonging to Russians", the report said.
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Moscow would "use skills" received in the campaign during the U.S. presidential elections to continue influencing political process in other countries.
It was noted that the published version is an unclassified portion of the original report, so it does not contain all the supporting information.
The secret part of the report was presented on January 5 to the current U.S. President Barack Obama, and to the future head of state Donald Trump the day after. After the briefing, Trump said that the hackers did not affect the outcome of elections in the United States. He called the hype surrounding Russian hackers "political witch hunt."
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Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645 (1972), is a U.S. Supreme Court case focusing on the rights of unwed parents. The court held that:
- "It is plain that the interest of a parent in the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children 'comes to this Court with a momentum for respect lacking when appeal is made to liberties which derive merely from shifting economic arrangements'"[1]
Background: The case involved a couple who had lived together off and on for 18 years, and who had 3 biological children. When the mother of the children died, the State took custody of the 3 children based on an Illinois law that defined children of deceased unwed mothers as State charges, despite the fact that the father of the three was still alive.
Finding: The Court found that the Illinois law was unconstitutional since it placed undue burden upon the biological father to prove he was the most fit adult to be the guardian of the children, rather than simply defining his role as legal guardian of his own children.
- ↑ 405 U.S. at 651 (citation omitted).


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Washington — This week's decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to order nine major insurance companies to provide data for a study of credit-based insurance scoring and homeowners insurance is unnecessary and a waste of money, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC).
"We are disappointed that the FTC decided to use the compulsory process and we don't expect the findings to be any different than the first study," says Jimi Grande, NAMIC's VP for federal and political affairs. "The evidence has shown time and again that the use of credit-based insurance scoring benefits the majority of insurance consumers through lower premiums."
A similar study of auto insurance by the FTC last year corroborated previous results showing credit-based insurance scoring is an effective underwriting tool. In addition to the FTC, the Federal Reserve and several state insurance departments have undertaken similar studies in recent years.
"No matter how many studies are conducted on the use of credit-based insurance scoring, the results are consistent," Grande says. "Study after study after study has clearly indicated that allowing insurers to use the full gamut of effective and accurate underwriting tools, such as credit-based insurance scoring, results in pricing that better reflects the risk and leads to discounts for the majority of insurance consumers."
Grande says forcing insurers to provide data for this latest study won't change the facts about credit-based insurance scoring proven in previous studies. "They all conclude that credit based insurance scoring benefits consumers and is not unfairly discriminatory," he says. "Conducting the same studies over and over trying to get the result you want seems to be an exercise in futility."
Source: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
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Should Juvenile Offenders Be Entitled to a Trial by Jury?
The theoretical purposes of New Jersey's juvenile justice system have evolved over the years. While at one time our juvenile courts were based on a largely rehabilitative model, one designed principally to attempt to provide assistance to wayward youth, that mission has changed dramatically over the years. Presently, juvenile offenders face significant penalties in our juvenile courts, and the focus (unfortunately) seems to have shifted away from rehabilitation toward a more traditional form of penal consequence, such as incarceration.Read More


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Boulder's University Hill neighborhood has a reputation for being the students' part of the city. After all, it's located directly across Broadway from the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Hill's home to many of the bars frequented by students. But what happens to business when they leave for the summer? Do Hill businesses hit tough times, and how hard is it to survive without students?
Mark Heinritz, a co-owner of The Sink, says that he notices more of a "shift" in business rather than a drop-off. He says year-round Boulder residents do fill in some of the space that students leave behind.
"Summer definitely changes over to more of a tourist and university visitor demographic, along with Boulder residents," Heinritz says. "There are all of these misconceptions about the Hill, like you can never get a parking space. They come when the students are gone. We see a lot of different folks that way."
Heinritz added that the times when The Sink is busy change.
"Lunches get busier than they are in the school year," Heinritz says. "We are fortunate overall that it is pretty steady in a way. The reasons people are walking through the door change."
The Sink, though, is one of the more historic restaurants in Boulder, especially after an appearance on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Most other restaurants on the Hill lack the crossover appeal that The Sink has, and some say they do feel a hit to their business in the summer months.
"The biggest dropoff happens in June when kids go back home," says Sean Ryan, general manager at Half Fast Subs.
Half Fast Subs generally does not see as many non-students during the school year, Ryan says. Like Heinritz, Ryan says that people usually come in when the students aren't around.
"During the school year, [Boulder residents] know we get crazy, crazy busy," Ryan says. "I think that they know [summer] is a good time to come in. It is a little slower, so it is not as wild in the restaurant."
Heinritz suggests that the shifts in business patterns are more about seasonal changes than population changes.
"Summer and winter are a big change in dynamic," Heinritz says. "People are out and happy. They are active this time of year, compared to February, when everyone is hunkered down."
But besides Heinritz's point, some numbers from CU illustrate just how much of a dropoff the businesses face. During the 2013 spring semester, CU-Boulder reported almost 28,000 degree-seeking students. There are currently only about 8,000 enrolled for the current summer semester.
"It's definitely quieter on the Hill in the summer-not as many people around," Heinritz says. "The school year is really event-driven: football games and graduation. You don't have too many things going on like that this time of the year."
In a meeting of various Boulder business owners last month, Heinritz cited CU football games as a draw for customers on the Hill. He suggested at the June 28 meeting that the poor performance of CU's team last season could have had a negative impact on the Hill's business, as fewer people attended the games or stayed until the end.
Ryan says that the bar scene at night helps Half Fast along, even though the sandwich shop does generally staff fewer people, on shorter shifts, in the summer than during the spring and fall.
"Our lunches stay pretty similar. People come over from the university-they work across the street," Ryan says.
"But once lunch passes by, we get the same crowd at night-the younger drinking crowd. On weekends we get more families than we would during school."
Heinritz also emphasizes the variety of customers The Sink relies on in the summer.
"The fun thing about The Sink is that it is so dynamic," he says. "There are so many different types of people that come through here.
"I guess this time of year we are working with people who know The Sink and people who don't. I guess we work with people who do know The Sink during the year. We have all of the people who know The Sink coming back during school for all of the [events]," like football games and graduation, he adds.
Though The Sink and Half Fast Subs are two of the Hill's more well-established restaurants, not all of the businesses there have the same advantage.
Boss Lady Pizza, which opened its doors just before the spring 2013 semester, has been having a bit more of a struggle. Whitney Gleave, who co-owns the store with her husband, has seen the size of her staff go from 15-20 to eight.
"We could run the store with just the four managers and two people to fill in the gaps," Gleave says.
She says she has had to cut the hours from all six of her delivery drivers.
"It's worse than I anticipated," Gleave says about the summer season, "but we are going to make it."
Because Boss Lady Pizza opened during CU's winter break, which stretches all the way until mid-January, Gleave says she and her husband got a bit of a taste of what summer would be like, but they might not have been ready for it to come around.
"I didn't think it would happen so quickly," Gleave says.
Gleave says that although the student traffic has been very small and continues to dwindle, she, like Heinritz and Ryan, has noticed that more of the residential demographics are coming out to try her restaurant.
"It's nice that we got community members that we didn't get during the school year," Gleave says.
Another new business on the Hill is finding the summer equally difficult. Peter Howser, owner of the new restaurant The Corner at 13th Street and College Avenue — not to be confused with The Corner Bar downtown — said at the June 28 Hill business owners' meeting that he was struggling through the summer. Howser previously owned the Del Taco franchise at the same location, and acknowledged that summer months can be deadly for a business.
"I get business seven months a year," Howser said at the meeting. "I pay bills 12 months a year."
Despite her newly found fans, though, Boss Lady's Gleave still cannot wait until the students come back for the fall.
"We rely on the students during the year," Gleave says.
Steve Weishampel contributed to the reporting of this story.
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Business rate discounts are available to businesses and organisations that establish premises and create jobs within the Enterprise Zone.
The zone offers simplified local authority planning: for example, through Local Development Orders that grant automatic planning permission for certain developments (such as new industrial buildings or changing how existing buildings are used).
Bristol is one of ten cities to secure up to £11.3 million from the Government's Urban Broadband Fund to ensure that businesses in the city benefit from a world-class digital infrastructure.


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a new year. a new project
Several years ago, a group of friends keyed me into the idea of doing a project where I'd create at "to do" list of 101 things, and then give myself 1001 days to check off everything on the list.
I didn't check everything off of my list in that first 1001 days, but I put the things that I hadn't yet completed on my next list. And I did a second 1001 days, and started blogging that project.
Then, in the middle of my third 1001 days, things kinda got a bit nutty. I got a project at work that sucked up an entire year of my life. I changed jobs shorty thereafter. My work-life balance was seriously out-of-whack, and I didn't have time to maintain a blog, let alone check things off of my 101 Things list.
So, beginning January 1, 2014, I'm starting a fourth 101 Things in 1001 Days project, and I'm going to make my best efforts to record my efforts on this site.
Oh, yeah. One more thing. The opinions here are my own, and I don't recommend things unless I mean it. I may link to products that I use in the posts, and if you click on those links and buy the product, I may get a kickback from the seller, which will help me defray the cost of operating this blog. But I don't accept ads and I don't write "sponsored content."


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*CHARLES KRAFFT is considered a pioneer of the "low brow" or Pop Surrealism movement. This is an alternative visual arts universe with roots in California custom car culture, surfing culture and '60s era underground comix. It*s a streetwise aesthetic that has been evolving and spreading out across the globe while remaining still overlooked by most mainstream art critics, museum curators and historians. He is the inventor of DISASTERWARE* ( blue and white commemorative ceramics informed by violence, politics, and natural catastrophies) and SPONE* (custom human bone china reliquaries made from crematory ash). Krafft is self-taught. His shrewd art and informal lifestyle evolved out of long friendships with the reclusive painter of startled birds, Morris Graves (l910-2001) and the crackerjack Hollywood hot rod hero, Von Dutch (l926-l992). He can get down with any militantly aesthetic easel painter, multi-media maestro or wooly potter, but when it comes to the mechanics of art making Krafft prefers the company of criminals, undertakers and blue haired grannies.
Producer - Patricia O'Brien
Director of Photography - Gabriel Miller
Editor - Patricia O'Brien
What About Charlie...? footage - Joe McCarthy
Excerpt from the Seattle Channel show "Verve"
Senior Producer - Lisa Devlin
Supervising Producer - Beth Hestor
Executive Producer - Gary Gibson
Includes an excerpt from "What About Charlie...?," the only film made about Fishtown - by Joe McCarthy 1968. http://www.mccarthycommunication.com
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As I wrap up my spring break this week, I did manage to get some writing done. A lot of it is focused on coven materials (and I'll be doing more of that tonight!) but I did also manage to write up something I've been meaning to do for a while: a guide to asking better questions.
The introduction explains the origins of the document (and I do intend to work up some good and bad question examples – feel free to contact me with your favorite examples.) This page is linked under my Seeking section, for easy reference, too.


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Received the POD copies of Psychedelia Gothique last night - or at least the pre-copy edited prototype. However seminal and unfinished and self-published it may be, it still felt great to hold the book in my hands.
I know how good it is.
Now I just have to get the rest of the world to check it out and my job here will be done - at least until the next book.
It's sitting on the dining room table with some books by some friends that were published by small presses. Several of those have terrible covers (one or two have brilliant covers as well). I feel that I have avoided that crapshoot. Some people may think my cover horrible as well - but at least I like it!!
And there are certainly worse things than being true to yourself.
But now I have to sell that vision to the rest of the world, and it ain't exactly mainstream.
Ah, well...nothing ventured...


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