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As we head into the final stretch of the Spring 2017 semester (can you believe commencement is just a month away?), I want to take a few minutes to speak to you about some matters of importance to all of us here at Missouri Southern.
I know the budget situation remains at the forefront of our attention, so I'll address that in detail.
Budget update
As you know, Missouri Southern – as with other higher-education institutions throughout the state – has had to face difficult budget cuts as our new Governor works to balance the budget.
For the 2016-17 academic year, the university will suffer withholdings of $1.7 million from our core budget and eliminated funding for the UMKC Dental School satellite facility on our campus. For the 2017-18 academic year, the Governor has recommended an additional core budget reduction of $2.2 million. If the Governor's recommended budget is approved, the 2017-18 appropriation will fall below the amount we received in 2007-08 and result in state support falling to an all-time low of less than 30% of total university revenues.
We are working with our friends in Jefferson City to limit the core budget cuts and to restore funding for the Dental School partnership with UMKC. But, we won't know the final outcome until the House and Senate meet in conference to hammer out the final budget that will be sent to the Governor. It is almost a certainty that we will be operating with fewer state dollars than we received this year.
Accordingly, I have been required to make some very difficult decisions regarding next year's university budget. The first difficult decision was to admit that we will need to recommend the Board of Governors adopt a deficit budget of about -$800,000 for the 2017-18 year. I hate deficit budgets, but to cut deeper than what will be recommended would move us beyond painful and toward permanently damaging the campus.
I also believe that announcing cuts should be done "all at once" rather than "dribbling it out" over time and causing endless anxiety for everyone. So, here's the sad and disturbing news.
The primary goal of this budget cutting exercise was to "protect the classroom" to the greatest degree possible as our fundamental purpose is to be a Baccalaureate and Master's degree granting institution. As a result, the other areas of campus received the bulk of the reductions – Athletics, Advancement/URM, Business Affairs, and Student Affairs. The Academic programs that were impacted had been previously identified as needing adjustments.
Regarding personnel, we are sadly going to lose 13 full-time positions (either through terminations or failing to fill existing vacancies). NOTE: All affected employees have been notified and we regret they are leaving us but sincerely thank each of them for their service.
Among the posts that will go unfilled are the Dean of Students and the Associate Athletic Director positions. But, we wish Dr. Ron Mitchell all the best as he re-enters the P-12 world as the new Superintendent for the East Newton School District; and, we also wish Rachel Burleson all the success in the world as she takes on the Athletic Director role at Franklin Pierce University. We will leave the Assistant Dean of Business and Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator positions unfilled at this time also.
Regarding programs and activities, the following will be discontinued:
- Legislative Internship Program
- Southern Gold Dance Team
- Vivid – student-produced publication
- Fire Academy
- Dental Hygiene satellite programs in Sikeston and Rolla
- Paralegal Certificate Program
Additionally, each operational unit has been asked to trim travel budgets, equipment purchases, and all other areas that can possibly be restricted at this time. And, to their great credit, all areas have made the necessary adjustments to adapt to these trying times.
When we look beyond this year of drastic budget cuts, what should we be focused on as we start looking forward to the 2017-18 academic year?
First, we must face the reality that we have become an "enrollment- and tuition-driven" institution. The State of Missouri has convinced me that we may never see the type of support that state universities historically enjoyed. This reality places an even heavier emphasis on the important work all of you are doing with the Great Game of Education, because it has caused everyone to recognize that enrollment and retention will be the best and perhaps only way to improve the "critical number" going forward. Frankly, the progress we have made via the Great Game helped us stave off even deeper budget cuts this year, and I am confident it will lead us to much healthier budgets in the future.
Second, we must commit ourselves to preparing the campus, community and State Capitol for the fact that we need a significant tuition increase to meet the needs of our growing student body. Currently, our tuition is $20 per credit hour below Missouri Western (our sister institution). We need to pursue a tuition increase somewhere in that neighborhood to give our students the best educational experience possible. Fortunately, we have a campus-wide group working on different tuition models that will make the increase more manageable for students, acceptable to the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE), and valuable to Missouri Southern as a whole. Some of the options they are considering include "blocked tuition" (4 years at the same tuition level), "plateaued tuition" (charging for 12 hours but extra hours are free), "differential tuition" (regular tuition for General Education classes but higher tuition for specialty courses like Nursing, Teacher Education, and/or the Arts, etc.) or some combination of the above.
Third, we all need to keep an eye on the new generation of "program review" that will be conducted in the coming months by MDHE. It appears the singular focus will be on "completers" – defined as graduates of major fields of study. Since this is a historical recount of the record, there is little we can do other than argue that some disciplinary majors with low graduate totals should be combined with similar majors (Modern Languages, Social Sciences, etc.). Perhaps there are other ideas, so please feel free to share.
Upcoming events
Be sure to mark your calendars for several upcoming events.
The Southern Symphony Orchestra, the Missouri Southern Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers will team together for a performance of Mozart's "Requiem" at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Central Christian Center. The combined talents of these student groups – under the direction of Dr. David Sharlow and Dr. Jeff Macomber – is tremendous. You won't want to miss it.
The 38th annual Spring Picnic is planned for Friday, April 28. There's a Western theme for the event, which will feature music from Jordy Searcy, who appeared on Season 7 of "The Voice."
And of course, commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, May 13 in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center (Business and Education at 9:30 am; Arts & Sciences and Health Sciences at 1:00 pm). Being able to congratulate our students as they cross the stage and begin the next chapter in their lives is a tremendous honor. It's the culmination of everything they've worked toward here at Missouri Southern. I hope you can join us.
As we shift gears once again in the sprint toward Finals Week, hold your heads high. I'm proud to serve this wonderful institution and to be part of the Missouri Southern family.
I hope you feel the same.


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HARRISON, N.Y. - Harrison High School sophomore Liliane Lindsay's accomplishments go beyond the water and her academics, but those two disparate skill have helped her secure the label of scholar/athlete.
Lindsay is a member of the Pelham Community Rowing Association , Westchester's only community rowing club with students from more than 10 area high schools. She received the honor alongside several other teammates for maintaining a grade-point average of 90 or better during the competitive fall season.
The local rower has already barrelled through plenty of athletic experience, having competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta last October, and in other competitions throughout the northeast. Last year, her quad of four rowers won the New York State Scholastic Rowing Championships, which qualified them to move onto the Nationals.
Lindsay, a sophomore at Harrison High School, started rowing five years ago and has received various honors and recognition for her hard work. When she isn't in the water, however, Lindsay also works with the award-winning Harrison High School Marching Band, the Model Congress and the school's math club.
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|We have a BUNCH of Mixed bulbs available!! This is the result of a Bumper Crop
The growers barns are Full and we need to empty them!!
To help celebrate National Garden Month and to help my grower friends we are going to offer our
ATP friends 20% OFF our 3, 5 & 10 Lb. Mixed Assortments
These assortments are just that, Mixed!! They could be Reds , Pinks , Whites or Greens . Only God knows what's in box and he won't tell me
They are sure to add magnificent color wherever you decide to plant them. The bulb count in every box is going to be different. The bigger the box, the bigger the bulbs are going to be. There's a little bit of everything!!
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|loved my box from last year
email sent!
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|Yay! I'm adding a 5 pound box to our order. :-)
I'm learning to dance in the rain. Thank you, Sally & Chris & Sharon.
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|I'll take a 5 pound box. Zip is 68502. Let me know total. Excited! I will email you.
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|A 5 pound box for me too. Zip is 32352
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|Bill - any tuberoses this year?
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|agh, I knew there was something I was forgetting to ask folks about! Chantell, if you order tuberoses, could you please add 1 clump for me? And maybe post on the swap thread to see if anybody else wants some? Bill always has such fat clumps!
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ERISA-Ninth Circuit Upholds The Plan Board's Calculation Of Withdrawal Liability
In Plan Board of Sunkist Retirement Plan v. Harding & Leggett, Inc., No. 10-55745 (9th Cir. 2011) (Unpublished Opinion), the Court faced the question of whether it should uphold the determination by the plaintiff, Plan Board of Sunkist Retirement Plan (the "Plan Board"), of the liability of the defendant, Harding & Leggett, Inc. (" H&L"), for its withdrawal from a multiple-employer pension plan (the "Plan"). H&L argued that the Plan Board abused its discretion in calculating the withdrawal liability amount. The Court concluded that the Plan Board's determination should be upheld. In doing so, the Court dealt with three issues.
First, H& L had argued that the interest rate assumption utilized to calculate its withdrawal liability was unreasonably low and selected for the purpose of exaggerating its liability. The Court did not agree. It said that the record supports a finding made by the district court that, in this case, the combination of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's ("PBGC") interest rate assumptions with its mortality rate assumptions approximates insurance annuity market pricing. Thus, the Court upheld the Plan Board's chosen interest rate assumptions.
Second, H&L had contended that-due to the provisions of the Plan- the Plan Board improperly included a job elimination benefit in its calculation. Again, the Court did not agree. It said that testimony at trial established that the omission of the job elimination benefit from the plan document was simply a clerical error, and that the benefit was received by at least one H&L employee during the time the language was missing from the document. Further, the district court had made a factual finding that the benefit was added to the Plan through an amendment in 1997, and was included in the Plan at the time of H&L's withdrawal.
Finally, H & L argued that the Plan Board erroneously included missing and deceased participants in its withdrawal liability calculation. Disagreeing again, the Court said that the ERISA regulations require that, "[i]n the absence of proof of death, individuals not located are presumed living." (citing 29 C.F.R. § 4050.2 (definition of "missing participant")). This refutes H&L's assertion that certain missing participants should be presumed dead and not included in the withdrawal liability calculation. Moreover, the Plan Board regularly conducted mortality audits and utilized a commercial locator service to search for missing participants, as required by the ERISA regulations (citing 29 C.F.R. § 4050.4(b)(3)).


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If there is one dream we have, it's to go to Brazil and twerk to some baile funk. If you don't know what baile funk is, you're about to get a lesson.
Baile funk, also known as favela funk, is a genre of music that originated in the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro. It's loud, raunchy, full of bass, kick drums, and forces you to shake your ass. Seriously. It's the only way your body will react to it. As girls who grew up in the era of Chicago juke music, this type of music is our cup of tea. Plus, we have a special love for Brazil and its culture. We don't really know what they're saying in these songs, but that's not stopping us from getting our twerk on.
Similar to baile funk, juke music is loud, full of bass, kick drums and samples, all chopped to dance perfection. It was an underground movement that was mainly popular amongst Blacks and Latinos. Like baile funk, juke music had dance moves to go along with it: footworking, bobbing, the 40's, and of course, juking.
The majority of balie funk songs use the same type of beat but still manage to have their own unique flavor. To some, this style of music can be annoying, but that's because they're lacking a soul.
Now that winter is approaching, just pretend you're in Brazil with this playlist. We've also included beats from our fellow Midwestern producer Sango, who shares the same love of baile funk as we do.
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"Debut novelist Rivera doesn't sugarcoat Margot's conflicted life … Margot makes mistakes, misplaces her trust, and gradually reestablishes who she is in an emotional story about class, race, hard work, and finding one's place."
"While issues such as gentrification, family dysfunction and sexism frame the novel, there is plenty of room for Rivera's honest and heartwarming portrayal of Margot, a girl who makes mistakes, seeks forgiveness and creates herself anew."
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"Lilliam Rivera did a wonderful job creating a cohesive debut novel. She incorporated romance but left it at appreciable levels. Her book spoke volumes about the importance of being true to yourself instead of trying to be like others around you."
"Introducing Lilliam Rivera, one of the most unique and exciting new voices in YA. THE EDUCATION OF MARGO SANCHEZ is funny, poignant, compelling and authentic. She nails the music and conflict of an evolving Bronx, New York. I adore this novel."
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- Lilliam Rivera named among the "Faces to Watch" by the LA Times
- Longlisted for BFYA 2017
- One of Bustle's "17 Best Debut Novels by Women in 2017"
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TONY – Good morning, TNT. It's Friday, November 7, 2014 and we're here once again where we shouldn't be. Hope not to be here much longer. I'm going to clear up a couple of things first. My understanding, this is not to say anyone is right, wrong, or indifferent, I clearly want to answer that the other day we heard that 400,000 people had gone thru and been processed. Yesterday it was 700,000 have been processed. We have talked to people actually doing the processing. One person got thru less than 15 people during his entire shift. There's no way I can understand that in 4 days 700,000 people could be processed.
T – There's no way 700,000 people could go thru and someone on this call or board wouldn't know anyone who went thru. There are 32,000 people on this call. That doesn't make sense to me at all.
DC – East to west: There's not a whole lot of change since Wednesday. Iraq has passed more laws and have more seated in positions. Iraq is still running "economic reform is still in process" on their TV, as well as "economic reform will be completed this weekend."
T – Let me read that: at 7PM EST this is what started running on their RV: Iraq Gov't has taken steps in their economic reform from this day forward.
DC – In the mosques this morning they were told to expect the final part of the ER to take place at any minute. They basically told everybody to just be prepared. Have they done this before? Yes. But the 5 different rates country-wide is causing frustration. In Iraq everybody is doing a great job beating back ISIS. Lots of success there. Everybody is ready – not much more to say other than that.
DC – Exchanges are still going on but slowed down tremendously in the past several days. The VIP exchanges slowed down but cranked back up to full force last night and today. That is still going on. We know of at least 3 locations and possible others in multiple cities. Let's talk about how some bankers have that access and others don't.
DC – Access and control is being controlled (locations, like Atlanta, with finite locations in that city at specific banks), by the IMF/BIS. They are giving specific transaction codes for those specific areas so that it is limited. That limits the amount of people going thru and to handle security. Is this fair? No. But this is how it works. We believe there are many rates being exchanged, started with the 3.58 all the way up to higher contract rates. Some banks are offering straight cash and others give $1M now, with stepped access to the rest of the funds. Some are waiting to credit overnight. It's bank-to-bank. This is ABSOLUTELY PART OF THE ROLL-OUT PROCEDURE.
DC – It's part of the marketing plan to deal with the valuable customers, building a customer base. How long do they plan to keep that go before Dinarland can go thru? We understand in the next few days and we will go when the Iraqis go, or within a few hours of them. On Wed/Thurs there were some adjustments to the schedule. The intent is to (1) to talk to everyone and give info and (2) let everyone know what's going on. Do we think this is fair? No! We just share what we know.
T – There are some people out there saying I'm trying to protect the Admin. They don't need my protection – LOL! The POTUS can take care of himself. He doesn't need me. The same with the banks. Sometimes what they're doing makes sense from a business-standpoint. Do we like it? I can't argue with things that make business sense. But now it's being based on banking relationships, smaller groups, smaller amounts, and who they think will be their long-term customers.
T – When we know the plan and we keep hearing "we're just that close" is it worth raising hell about it? I know there are people at Tier 2 banks who are gearing up and ready for us to walk in. They had the option to do what the big banks did. I know everything is done and I know it can happen. It was supposed to happen on Wednesday.
DC – That has been going on and is causing a tremendous amount of tension in Iraq. They know what's going on here – some rich American guy is exchanging dinar here while they're telling their families they can't buy food there. Bank management is risking reputations, saying they thought it was going over the weekend. They're asking "is this last Dec/Jan/Feb again? I'm not signing up for that crap." Everyone is saying this is a slow roll-out plan, but it's causing issues, according to every agency I've talked to. They're saying if we're still talking about this on Monday we will have some issues.
T – I did get something Wed afternoon – they wanted to start a Twitter campaign. We have people involved in the process doing the exchanges, telling us the whole thing is upsetting. The frustration is at every level. People did go thru on Wed/Thurs, but now it is cranked way up today. So that is encouraging for us. And there's no way they could do 400-700,000 without someone in Dinarland not knowing about it.
DC – Our info about the numbers is that many thousands have gone thru. When they really cranked up over the weekend they went thru several thousand in locations we are aware of. They have not given us exact numbers.
DC – We're also doing our own math based on the locations we know are exchanging.
T – So, is our window open?
DC – We have been told to expect in the next several days. They were ready to do it this morning, then yesterday they had more meetings and decided to roll-out even slower. Iraq got really frustrated. So they devised a plan for Dinarland (people who are paying attention online) and it has been promised in the next few days.
T – That could be today, tomorrow, all the way up thru Tuesday. But the plan for the general public is next week.
DC – They would like to have 3-4 days for Dinarland before the general public. The next holiday is Veteran's Day, so it makes sense it's a 3-day weekend. We'll have to see what happens.
Veteran's Day is TUESDAY, Nov. 11. All federal offices will be closed, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states that state and local governments, including schools, are not required to close on Veterans Day, but many choose to do so. The Holiday Schedule reports that most banks, including Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America will be closed for business on Tuesday. However, East Coast-based TD Bank will be open on Veterans Day and several other federal holidays throughout the year.
C – We were told we would be happy with the rate. Now we're hearing it's going to the elite. How are we going to be happy if it turns out to be crumbs?
T -There are pros and cons to all of that.
DC – Some of the folks going thru are getting $1, 3.58, $8, $10, upper $20's. We don't know what percentage is getting what. Part of the claw-back agreement is based on the general public getting a certain percentage of the contract rate. Not everybody will get the contract rate. Most will get 3.58. Because you were paying attention you have a fighting chance at the 3.58 rate. It is still available for us – we check on it daily.
DC – If we find out they plan to pull another fast one on us, we will react accordingly. But what we're hearing now is that it will be fine.
T – We have more people helping us NOW than when we were in the initial fight.
Q: why do those getting contract rate have to sign NDAs and those who take market rate do not?
A: Those taking the int'l rate are doing a simple currency exchange. Those taking the higher contract rate are being told, via NDA, to keep quiet about your agreements with banks or countries because of the oil credits deal they have with them.
T – Those who take the int'l rate can jump up and down and say anything. The rest of the world can't say anything because they didn't do anything that wasn't available to anyone else.
C – I heard DC say in OMC say there's always one more thing to do. Why is that so? For those that have gone in already, regardless of how many, it goes smoothly until it comes to us then there's always a glitch.
DC – It's all about leverage.
C – How do the banks choose who goes in first?
DC – Many of them were contacted in Jan/Feb and didn't want to be part of it at that time because of the "gotchas' and glitches. Some were told to come in but understand the price might be adjusted after the fact.
T – WF is the base bank, they make the rules, get the first people in, ahead of every other bank. Some of the other banks are saying they were in as well but WF is doing all the work and getting the contract rates. Every bank gets options about how they want to carry it out. Some banks are doing cash exchanges and others are giving SKRs, some loans. The people I know weren't rich but kept in constant contact with them banks. So they got the calls. These people already had their currency and didn't want SKRs.
C – How sure are you that we'll be able to get something?
DC – I'm pretty danged sure that all of us will have a chance at this. I'm pretty sure they are trying to get everybody paid. Have there been people who tried to block us from getting paid? Yes. We even heard from them this morning. But the overwhelming evidence is that everyone will be allowed to exchange at a good rate of return. Their intent is to absolutely pay the 5+M dinarians and the Iraqi citizens.
T – Iraq is going to get paid, we know that. But explain how this situation has stopped us from getting paid?
DC – I have asked many times "can I get paid?" We are on the "Not Until Everybody Goes Through" list. My wife says "I thought you knew people?" Evidently not! LOL! Lots of us who have been helping have been hindered. I didn't understand that was part of my penance.
C – This whole thing and all the frustration would be over if they'd just let us all go at the same time. Last November all of Congress went first and got paid. The Elites got paid. Is it fair that all the F&F people get to go ahead of us when they're no more special than the rest of us? There will be a point when we're going to say "enough is enough." We've gone thru so many excuses, Iraqi elections, US elections, glitches, now there's this and that, etc.
C – We can't sit here week after week. It's not fair. This is the land of equality. We should be extended the same privilege as those already exchanging.
T – I agree. We know why on Wed it didn't work. On Tues they didn't want people standing in line at banks instead of voting. They need to stick to the schedule and see if they do.
T – When you get your money, I'm telling you right now that they do think you're toothless crackheads. Send a tweet out thru #wearethepeople that you want a Vegas training meeting for education.
Q: Is there any good info for Canadians?
A: I've been told the contract will be available. If your country was a coalition partner you should have a contract rate.
Q: Is Panama ready?
A: Yes
Q: Can NDA-signers speak to other NDA-signers? Is that still the case? Will we get a copy of the signed NDA?
A: When you sign an NDA you agree not to disclose info. The ones I have read are transaction-specific. I can't talk about it with this person, or that person, or that NDA-signer. I'm not clear on giving others an NDA who work with you. There has to be means to make that work when you have an attorney, CPA, etc. I just don't know what that process is.
C – The scuttlebutt is that the contract rates are being used up by double-dipping.
DC – There have been many, many folks who have exchanged and all the specifically were told no double-dipping (after exchanging having a friend or relative buy more). Law enforcement has watched this very closed. Property has been confiscated, accounts frozen, etc. They are very much following and enforcing those rules. Pretty powerful people got slammed.
DC – On the contract rate, the folks who have gone thru since last Friday there have been a wide range of rates. Some are getting contract rates, but we don't know how many. We had been promised, including today, this is absolutely being used but still available to us when the general public goes
C – I heard the dinar was between $10-22 and the VNN was $2+.
DC – I caused that confusion. This was a question asked and discussed during OMC. Int'l rates are showing at 3.58 for IQN. The dong was 1.02 but popped up to 2.17 and was confirmed thru 5 different sources. When I spoke about the $10-22 range, that was the range for those who had been paid already contract rates. The dong was 1.02 and yesterday 2.17 but we don't know what it is today.
T – I was brought up Baptist. For years, before DC came, when i was in MLM, people would walk up to me and say I spoke to God and he told me to ask you this. When you use things like this, this is personal and you are putting a lot of pressure on me that I can't control. I am doing the best I can.
C – We should be in the bank but they are rolling it out slower. Will we be here Monday?
T – I don't know. Mon/Tues it was elections. Wed it was about the elections. Thurs is was about the few people they took in. Now it's Friday and the general public is next week. So if we're still here on Monday we'll see the reason or excuse then.
C – Will the ZIM be included in the first basket?
T – We have numbers showing up.
C – Will there be contract rates on the dong?
DC – I don't. There is the capability for it but don't know if they are available.
C – What makes today different? Who would benefit and have the power to delay this again and hold up the world again? It never made sense when the Dems didn't let it go.
DC – The US, BIS, IMF can hold it off. It is our belief that they are rolling it out slowly. It was slowed down by political means, but resistance is slowly melting away. It costs way too much to delay in time, political points, money, etc. to delay it. Can they delay it until Sunday? Sure. But next week? It costs way too much to delay it. This thing is getting birthed whether they like it or not.
C – Do you think there's worries for those holding it back?
DC -There is a lot of concern since they have allowed many to go thru. Bankers are saying "don't touch, don't call me, until this is done."
T – Say one political party was holding it up until after the midterm elections – that was a bad calculation since it didn't turn out in their favor. They have exposed themselves and causing more problems and pressure. So now everyone is seeing it as water under the bridge and just let it go. I'm hearing it, I'm seeing it, but I've already seen and heard it. We've been given times before to get ready. Right now there's a plan in motion and it seems reasonable. They're even sounding like they'll let us have our meeting in Vegas to help people.
RECAP: DC – Iraq is ready. It's in the mosques and on the TVs. The USA has been slow in rolling this out but we expect it to get done quickly now, in the next few days. Please have a plan before you spend a dime! T – The schedule and plan is out there – let's hope they follow-through. Let's keep it positive right now. We're expecting this and will know something no later than Monday or Tuesday. The news is all good we just have to wait and see it happen.


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Please, for the love of god change this. It is incredibly frustrating to spend 3-4 trips scouting a house, then purchasing the tools you believe you will need, then working your way through the house only to find a broken vault at the end.
Most of the time you're fortunate enough to see some damages here and there to clue you in, but sometimes you don't see anything until you're near the end, if it all. This game is difficult enough (which I do like) without ruining the accomplishments I do get. Please either stop displaying broken houses, or give some indication that the vault is emptied.
theres always wife hunting.
If I vanish it's not due to a burglar shooting me as well as my wife while making his way to the vault....
I'm just a burst player.
or give some indication that the vault is emptied.
There is an indication, but it's when you finally see the vault. I know you that mean prior to entering the house; however, going to rob someone should always be a gamble. That means deciding what information the robber should see. As you pointed out, you can find out that a house is damaged sometimes from the front entrance. Maybe you see a dead wife or a blocked off entrance which means no family is alive. That will let you know all of the value is in the vault.
There are ways to pick and choose your targets. I think robbing someone needs to stay about as much of a gamble as it is currently. Giving the robber even more information in helping pick targets would start to make target choosing more and more of a certainty and that wouldn't make much sense for the game.
Issue is, though, you can't instantly exit a house by reaching a broken vault, you have to make your way all the way back out again, which is often impossible.
Issue is, though, you can't instantly exit a house by reaching a broken vault, you have to make your way all the way back out again, which is often impossible.
Well, yeah. That's the point of making it a risk. It's a gamble for the robber to go for the vault. If you could exit on reaching a broken vault, then there would be less overall risk for the robber. Part of the skill in robbing is doing a good scouting job and picking a good target to minimize your risk. Reaching the vault is only one of the skills a robber needs to be successful. A robber should not be rewarded for finding an empty vault. The reward in this case being an easy exit out of the house.
It would also inadvertently make something like drugged meat better because using it can cut off your return path sometimes. A gun would not have that same issue. It's only impossible to get back to the welcome mat from an empty vault because you lack the proper tools to do it. It should be a gamble for what tools to bring and how many. The robber should be rewarded for bringing the proper tools. The robber should not be rewarded for bringing only enough for a one-way trip only to find out that the vault is empty.
You can purposely target houses that have blocked off entrances so that you know their family is dead. If you can scout a house and determine this, then you have a guarantee that all of the house's value is inside the vault. It's the choice of the house owner if they choose to give away this information, but feel free to take advantage of that.
The problem is - that half the mechanisms still work. But there is not escape via the Safe Cracking...
Which means that you can do it in such a way, that you ignore the Vault, and put your Wife in the place of the Safe.
The vault leading to no money, your wife behind 50+ dogs... There needs to be a notice or something, that tells you that you cannot beat the Vault by going to the Safe.
Or, the Broken / Empty Safe has to be able to let the person out of the Map with Nothing.
Easy to make.
Try finding 999:2 in house Map, if found, make it pop a msg that vault is broken.
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Rayovac®, the world's #1 selling hearing aid battery brand, announced new developments to its ProLine Advanced batteries at the recent AudiologyNOW! conference in Orlando, Florida.
Proudly the longest lasting mercury free hearing aid battery brand, Rayovac is committed to make the best hearing aid battery even better.
"As the market leader, it's our mission to ensure that our battery technology developments support the innovations that are planned for hearing instruments at the pace required by the market," said Ann Rule, Director of Marketing, Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries. "Today's batteries are the best we've ever made in terms of supporting the increased current requirements of today's sophisticated devices, while having battery life that is superior to competition."
Rayovac's new, optimized mechanical design and manufacturing processes better equip the batteries to handle the high demands of today's hearing instruments by providing stable power in high-demand circumstances such as wireless applications. In addition, Rayovac's technology roadmap continues to focus on meeting the increasing demands of future hearing instruments.
"The hearing instrument industry is moving at an incredible pace. We've seen advanced features and new technologies going into hearing aids that truly improve the hearing aid wearer's quality of life. That being said, these improvements place high demands on batteries." said Rule. "Our technology roadmaps call for a continuous stream of improvements to ensure the industry can continue to advance the types of high value-added technologies, features and benefits that consumers want in contemporary hearing aids."
Rayovac continues to make multi-million dollar investments year on year to enhance the performance capabilities of its hearing aid batteries to best serve a market that continues to push the limits of technology.
"It's a huge challenge and we will continue to invest in our R&D and manufacturing facilities to ensure our position as the industry leader in terms of performance, reliability and innovation," said Rule.
Rayovac also unveiled enhancements to their ProLine imprint program to AudiologyNOW! conference attendees. Coming summer of 2014, hearing professionals will have the exclusive opportunity to print their logo and/or office information in full color on every card. This enhanced process ensures premium branding for practices.


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Welcome to the December issue of GreenLights!
GreenLights is your newsletter highlighting the outstanding employers and commuters across the Triangle. We're happy to present two new encouraging examples of smart commuting and how a company can stand behind a strong commuter benefits program.
Please let us know if you are interested in being featured. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Company Greenlight: Tipping our hat to Red Hat
After forming in 1993, Red Hat quickly became the world's leading provider of open source solutions using a community-powered approach to provide reliable and high-performing cloud, virtualization, storage, Linux®, and middleware technologies.[1]Twenty years later Red Hat moved its headquarters bringing approximately 400 employees into the heart downtown Raleigh.
Being dedicated to communities and the environment, Red Hat is proud to be a responsible member of our global community by building sustainable facilities, reducing our CO2 emissions, energy consumption, landfill waste, and water consumption.[2]
As part of their dedication to the environment, Red Hat contacted the City of Raleigh looking for information on the "Go" Programs offered in the triangle. The City of Raleigh met with staff to discuss opportunities for Red Hat employees to try alternative modes of transportation.
In July, Red Hat set up an Alternative Transportation Lunch and Learn for Red Hat employees, but the session filled up so quickly another session was added a week later; 60+ employees attended. The following week Red Hat set up another opportunity for their employees, since new to downtown Raleigh, to ride the RLine and discover where it traveled and how easy it was to hop on the free downtown Raleigh circulator. Another successful event led to approximately 45+ employees riding the RLine on three different trips.
Prior to Try Transit Week, the City of Raleigh set up a table in Red Hat's cafeteria area and promoted Try Transit Events, as well as other modes of transportation. City of Raleigh staff gave out 30 squishy buses to Red Hat employees with a sticker on it "Try Me!"
Because of their commitment to the environment and their employees, Red Hat has made a difference in their employee's commute options. They have set up a secure, sheltered bike storage facility for the employees, as well as looking into installing a do-it-yourself bike repair center, showers and changing area, on-site cafeteria, and a participant in the Emergency Ride Home program. These are just a few of the great benefits offered to Red Hat employees.
Ending this story without mentioning Red Hat's Employee Transportation Coordinator, Rachel Anderson, wouldn't be justified. She has been a pleasure to work with and seeing how Red Hat employees respect her while on their campus is a true inspiration.
Submitted by: Kathy Moline, City of Raleigh TDM
Commuter Greenlight: Our Transit Champion Spreads the Word.
Christa Wagner Vinson regularly drives in to the office, but only because the trip is very short. This short driving trip is not something she takes lightly. Christa works at Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, a group of global innovators in the Triangle region working to promote smart grid, smart transportation and smart water technologies.
Ever the ardent transit rider, she said it was weird not riding the bus. "Transit was such a huge part of my lifestyle that when I started my new job I was lucky enough to have a family situation that allowed me to move close to work. For me, it's live really close of take transit. Those are the options." She moved to a mixed use, walking community only five minutes from her office. But she remains a strong advocate for transit. "I'd say fierce advocate is more accurate," she said.
Christa has been a Triangle Transit commuter for most of her professional career, first traveling to Raleigh for work from her home in Durham, then from Durham to Chapel Hill for graduate school, and then again from Raleigh to Durham for a new job after school. Christa is such a die-hard transit fan. She has even become an evangelist. She encouraged a work colleague to use the Triangle Transit vanpool to commute from Greensboro to Raleigh and helped another colleague navigate the commute using park and ride to travel from south Durham to Raleigh. And, if there's a meeting, she's reminding co-workers to carpool.
People are including transit in their daily lives as more than transportation, but to add to their quality of life. Just that short walk to the bus stop and back every day adds up. A study on passengers in Charlotte, North Carolina showed that on average, light rail riders weighed about six and a half pounds less than driving commuters.
Just because Christa does not use transit to commute every day, she hasn't stopped telling people to give transit a try. If you enjoy your green commute, tell someone about it. Encourage your friends and co-workers to try the bus, vanpool, carpool, bike and walk. If you are thinking about trying a new commute and need some help, go to our website www.gotriangle.org or call into 919-485-7433 for assistance.


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Dr. Eva Carneiro, also known as Lady Physio, is Chelsea F.C.'s "first team doctor" who runs on the field with purple latex gloves whenever a Chelsea player gets injuried. She has a master's of science degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
- Bio on The Chels
- Lady Physio photoblog.
- Watch Dr. Carneiro talk about fighting the effects of jet lag.
- Watch Michael Essien "dancing" with Eva after the 2012 Chelsea Champion's League victory.


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Tight bodied European bombshell Mandy Dee strips naked on the floor.
Get MORE THAN 750 MODELS Photographed by 180+ Artists at Femjoy.com. Most of the girls on FEMJOY are the girl "next door". You could meet them in your every day life. They are students, clerks, waitresses, doctors, lawyers, friends, and party girls. However, they also work with professional fashion models who are used to pose but are newcomers to nude and erotic modeling.


text: Special K has long been a part of weight loss plans. For years, the brand has invested millions in the Special K Challenge, also known as the "2-week Challenge". This drives a significant sales spike. However, the results in an end date with consumer engagement dropes. Kellogg's wanted to build a 24/7/365 relationship between the brand and its consumers, but wondered how to accomplish this without abandoning the equity they had in their "Challenge" position.


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The man's face is invisible. We imagine it relaxed, composed; a sailor sure of himself in charge at the ship's wheel.
A ship making its steady way through turbulent waters.
We struggle to describe this sea; its wild mania refusing to be straight-jacketed by our sentences. The words flounder. Similes go overboard, and are lost.
The sailor is looking at the horizon. He has no need of our words; flotsam from another world, wrecked before he set sail, they are destined for some deserted shore.
Images are emerging. The waves are like… They are like…they are like a large herd loose on an undulating plain. Such monstrous beasts! mad heads shrieking at an angry sky; hooves stampeding the rolling water into a raging foam.
For the others: smiles of fun have become screams of terror - passengers on a runaway train soon to leave the tracks.
Unfortunately for them I speak in metaphors. They will never leave this carousel.
Calmly the sailor increases the speed. There is no end to this fear; increasing with time it intensifies; the steam billowing out towards the picture frame… Which contains it. We feel the pressure; the claustrophobia squeezes us.
The sailor sits comfortably on this steed; a knight ruffled not by the strange noises of a dark forest.
Once they were people. Today they are mannequins. Blame the machine! Puppet-master. Puppet-maker.
Faces carved into cries; the bodies rigid as inanimate matter. These are dolls in coloured clothing. Yet the work is not complete. The chests are women's chests, pregnant with fertility; while this man's back, his horse's hindquarters, are supple with animal life.
The colours are a child's delight.
The dresses; these uniforms; this beautiful fairground ride. What an artful trap! The soldiers and their girlfriends. Exquisite unicorns.


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Bitton says 'Well test tough as Celts seek 30th win in 31 games
Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton is expecting a more challenging game than usual on Saturday as his side look to make it 30 wins from 31 domestic games against Motherwell.
Motherwell posed one of the biggest threats to Celtic's unbeaten domestic record under Brendan Rodgers in December when they led 2-0 against the runaway Ladbrokes Premiership leaders at Fir Park.
However, Celtic came back in the second half before Tom Rogic snatched a last-gasp winner.
Motherwell suffered two heavy defeats at Celtic Park last year, shipping 12 goals in the process, but were more competitive on their third visit as the hosts made it 2-0 late on.
Bitton told the Celtic View: "Motherwell are one of the few teams who try and play football and create something.
"Games are always good against them at Fir Park. They are tough opponents to play against but every match in Scotland is tough and we will need to be at our best to get the result."


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In the private banking sector the French group Societe Generale is taking a leading position not only in its home country but generally in Europe. The prestigious magazine Global Finance has declared Societe Generale the best in private banking for 2017 in France, Monaco and for business people in western Europe.
Olivera Zulović, manager of Societe Generale's Department for Affluent and Private Banking has been speaking to CorD about the readiness of the Serbian market for expanding private banking and the needs of local clients for investment banking services.
What services does your bank offer affluent clients?
In affluent banking in Societe Generale we follow the needs of two segments: Avantage clients and Private Banking clients who are connected in several aspects. We are very proud to be at the service of all. Avantage is a business model intended for clients who are seeking professional support in planning their personal finances and Private Banking includes support and investment services.
What are the specific characteristics of this market sub-segment?
Clients who use Private Banking services and Avantage clients are bank service users who have high expectations of our offer and products that support their lifestyle, but also of the professional support that they receive from their bankers. Societe Generale is a financial institution that can offer them this with added value – they can dispose of the first online branch where they can carry out the most demanding banking services without going to the bank, gold cards and various privileged services. Our solutions give them security in planning their personal finances, whether they invest in real estate, plan their children's education or opt for saving or insurance.
According to our clients' needs we have formed a set of conveniences that business people and clients in this segment demand of us – a team of experts together with products, projects and solutions that are very well received
Are all the solutions that you offer on mature markets available to these clients?
With the support and expertise of Societe Generale Private Banking (SGPB), Societe Generale expanded its private banking offer for managing the estates of a specific group of clients at the end of last year. Using the recognised knowhow of SGPB, Societe Generale Serbia strengthened its team and offer, so as to provide access for our clients to services and advice of an exceptionally high quality. In this way we have made it possible for clients to access a wider range of products, especially solutions that relate to planning real estate and advising on domestic and foreign investment.
What differentiates your bank from the competition in this segment?
It is important to save our clients' time, which is why they use the online branch to communicate with the bank even after working hours and during the weekend. In the online branch they can make a request for an overdraft or credit, while the products intended for them also have exclusive conditions. In our daily work we have noticed that clients best of all like the National Bank's median rate in foreign exchange business. Societe Generale has credibility on international markets and huge experience, and the support of the group's experts through investment advice in Private Banking is also made available to Avantage clients.
Societe Generale has credibility on international markets and huge experience, and the support of the group's experts through investment advice in Private Banking is also made available to Avantage clients.


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Four flights a week to popular Thai island to launch from 3 February 2014Malaysia Airlines will expand its South East Asia network with the launch of a four times weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Krabi, Thailand from 3 February 2014.
MH770 will depart Kuala Lumpur at 14.55 and will arrive Krabi at 15.40. The return flight MH771 will depart Krabi at 17.20 and will arrive Kuala Lumpur at 20.05.
The route will be operated by the B737-800 aircraft with scheduled flights on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Passengers from the UK will connect via Malaysia Airlines' state of the art A380 service between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Weng Chi Lee Area Manager UK & Ireland commented, "Krabi is a popular holiday spot for British travellers and we are excited to boost our South East Asian offering with the addition of this route."
Krabi, the gem of the Andaman Sea, is abundant with picturesque landscapes, stunning limestone cliffs, beautiful beaches, refreshing waterfalls, breathtaking inland and sea caves and marine life. Krabi is home to several National Parks with over 130 surrounding islands such as Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.
With the addition of Krabi, Malaysia Airlines will offer 60 weekly flights to Thailand, also serving Bangkok and Phuket.


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Despite my initial whining, during my 25 days at Bikram Yoga NYC (I had guests in town the last five days of my month Groupon pass) I was able to take a total of 15 classes.
Obsessed doesn't begin to describe my passion for the practice. Here's why:
1. I believe sweat is a strong indicator of a good workout. In Bikram, you'll start sweating before class even begins.
2. In other forms of yoga there can be a lot of down time while holding poses; and, being the competitive person I am I like to look around at other people. That isn't great for my meditation nor is it polite when they awkwardly catch me starring at them. In Bikram, moving your eyeballs is energy you can't afford to waste.
3. The group mentality of the class is incredible. Yogis in general tend to foster a sense of comradeship with each other but there's just something about dripping sweat in front of each other in as little clothes as possible for an hour and a half that makes you feel so…. Connected.
4. Bikram is a moving mediation. While I've never been able to fully "zone out" in other forms of yoga (see number 2) in Bikram I find that I'm completely concentrated on my practice.
5. I like to control my schedule and plan it out to the very last details so if you're like me (very Type A) Bikram is the yoga style for you. Every class is performed exactly the same way and while you might think that performing the 26 postures in the same sequence every time would become monotonous, each class feels entirely different
6. The first class or two is miserable. But that moment when it all just clicks makes the initial suffering entirely worth it.
7. I get bored when I hold a posture for too long – even if it's tough. In Bikram, no posture is held for more than a minute and I know exactly what's coming next (see number 5). Knowing when it's going to end allows me to judge my effort level.
8. I semi-jokingly told my friend that I'd consider a breast reduction so my practice would be better. Personally, I feel that a having a naturally (or unnaturally if that's your style) large chest hinders some of the postures because they just get in the way.
9. Bikram has a strong cardio component. I wanted to wear my heart monitor during class but I couldn't get it to stay completely silent so I left it at home. One instructor said that the Balancing Stick Pose pose was comparable to 30 minutes on the treadmill. While that might be a stretch, it gets your heart rate up.
10. You can do anything for 10 seconds. Suck it up and push through.
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I'm still on my Bikram high from last night – I totally kicked ass in class. It seems that the third class was the charm for me and it's funny how I went from "I'm about to die, why did I sign-up to do this" to "I want to do this everyday" in a matter of four days. But consider me converted.
That being said, I wouldn't be a New Yorker if I weren't skeptical of my new-found "enlightenment," hence my Bikram Science Experiment.
So here's the deal: I bought a month pass to Bikram Yoga NYC from Groupon. My initial goal was to (1) shock my body and try to reap the benefits of Bikram practice. I'm strong, but at 5'1" my muscular frame tends to look a little bulky so (2) I'm seeking the much envied, strong, lean bodies of hipster yogis. And since I enjoy a workout challenge I (3) wanted to give Bikram another shot (if you remember, my first try – and my first FitChicNYC post! – wasn't exactly encouraging). But now, I'm on a mission to determine whether I actually reached a Bikram high in my third class, or if it was a fluke thanks to a few variable factors.
Let's examine the facts, class by class.
First Class: Saturday, April 10, Noon
I braced myself for this. I knew it was going to be rough. I hadn't done Bikram yoga in over a year, and no matter how in shape I am, I was going to have to go through a readjustment period in acclimating to the heated room. The heat was brutal, and when the sun started creeping in around 1pm (30 more minutes to go), and my mat just so happened to be in the spot where it shined through. Joy. My concentration was on breathing and I had to sit down during the last few standing poses. Overall, I felt horrible and I didn't reach my full potential during the poses.
Second Class: Sunday, April 11, 11AM
I showed up – which was already an accomplishment. The sun wasn't as strong (and I changed my mat location slightly) so I thought I was going to rock this class. While I admit my breathing was much more controlled, I still just wasn't getting it during certain postures and much to my dismay, I had to sit down during the end of the standing sequence. Once again the heat got to me and I left feeling a little better than I did the day before, but was wondering why I signed up for this insanity – I wasn't getting the most out of my practice, I was totally wiped out for the rest of the day and quite honestly I hate staring at myself for 90 minutes while I drip sweat.
Third Class: Tuesday, April 13, 7PM
Okay so here is where I reached my Bikram high. Not only did I complete the 26 posture sequence without taking any breaks, I was also able to move into poses that I had to modify for the first two classes and believe it or not, I actually kind of enjoyed the heat. As I mentioned, I'm skeptical. I think that the time of day had EVERYTHING to do with my new-found enlightenment because (1) since it was a night class, the sun wasn't shining, so it wasn't as hot in the room and (2) I know my body and I am stronger at night.
So if my hypothesis is correct, I will reach my maximum potential in Bikram yoga if I practice at night. I have 25 more days to test my theory but I'd love for you to weigh in on my little workout experiment.
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Reader Mark B. is working on his burpee challenge and asks:
I'm up to 22 in one minute. I'm going for 30. Anyone have advice to increase speed?
First off, 22 is great! So let's talk about how to get over your speed roadblock. The science behind a minute of burpees – it's considered anaerobic exercise, meaning it doesn't use oxygen as its main source of energy.
To increase speed I suggest training in intervals, using the Tabata protocol. Tabata works by performing eight non-stop rounds of 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest totaling four minutes. So pump out as many burpees as you can in 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds then go straight into 20 seconds of burpee action, rest for 10 seconds etc., completing the 20/10 cycle a total of eight times.
For the next week don't perform a minute of burpees straight, train with the 20/10 intervals.
When you only have a minute of work, speed is king (assuming form is already correct) and by using Tabata's repeated short intervals, you are conditioning your body to work without a full recovery.
Good luck!
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Working in the magazine industry, I'm all to familiar with the blood, sweat and tears that go into making each issue. That being said, I can also appreciate the sometimes-ridiculous advice that is doled out. So in case you haven't been able to pick up your March 2010 copy of Men's Health magazine yet (and please do, my industry needs all the help it can get!), here are some of the issue's highlights in 426 words:
The ideal protein amount for muscle building is 20 grams, half before and half after your workout. Good sources include eggs (19 grams) and Greek yogurt (15 grams). Stand up to annoying coworkers to lower risk of a heart attack. Women find hypermasculine features unfriendly. The BMI scale doesn't hold much weight for muscular guys. Don't use your mother's maiden name as a password. Peanut butter can last 3 months once opened. There's an ad for the Warrior Dash, which looks like a blast. For recreational cyclers, lower-cadence training is better because of the muscle-building boost in testosterone it provides. Free weights work your muscles harder (vs. machine assistance). People who train in groups can boost their pain tolerance more than those who work out alone. Front lat pulldowns are better at working back/chest muscle where behind-the-shoulder pulldowns are better for rear shoulder/bicep activation. Athletes aren't born; their built – build leg power, size and strength and build NFL muscles with moves like the box jump. Want strong pecs, develop your upper back muscles as well. Frensno, CA is the drunkest city. Upgrade your workout by focusing on details in form. Take a cue from Paul Walker and build an arsenal of training options. First impressions count but it's the follow-through that really matters – after the first date, sending a text the following day, mid-morning shows interest but allows the girl to reply on her own time (which we like). When deadlifting, imagine shaving your legs with the bar (bruises and cuts on shines is a sign of good form). Roughly half of doctors' appointments last less than 15 minutes so prioritize your questions. Successful people lack cynicism. The thermic effect of food proves that consuming several small protein meals over the day can help keep your metabolism elevated. The modern gentleman needs at least two watches. Research shows that a single weight-training session can spike your calorie burn for up to 39 hours after you lift. Teriyaki scallops and spiced sweet potato chips are healthy snack options. Want to add some spice to your sex life – kink starts with communication and too much intimacy can de-eroticize your romance. Reduce your risk of prostate cancer by drinking more coffee, having lots of sex (seriously), eating tomatoes and exercising. Guys think Brad Pitt is the luckiest man. When front squatting with a barbell, make sure your upper arms/elbows do not drop, I know someone who broke her wrist when her elbow accidentally slammed into her knee — form is key! Avoid brass buttons on navy blazers.
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Dear John,
The way you spoke about your caveman diet and lifestyle on The Colbert Report was positively dreamy. For you, exercise isn't isolated to a gym; instead, you replicate the natural movements hunter-gatherers had to perform to survive. And while you lift logs and throw stones you shun processed foods and share the diet that kept our ancestors strong.
And since today is Valentine's Day I thought I would answer your uniquely primal personal.
"I'm really looking for a healthy woman who is a meat-eater and ideally if she were lactose intolerant (no dairy) that would be good… if she had Celiac Disease (no wheat), it's my dream woman!"
John, you are a modern-day hunter-gatherer, and I could be your prehistoric partner. I am lactose intolerant and while I do not officially have Celiac Disease, I've found that I am sensitive to most grain products. In the summer we could run through Central Park in Vibram Five Fingers and then snack on a Paleo picnic full of meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
We're a match made in Paleolithic heaven!Vodpod videos no longer available.
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Hot fitness news you don't want to miss!
Slimmer Doesn't Always Mean Fitter – NYTimes.com – See how bodyweight affects sport performance.
How to Get Jennifer Aniston's Bikini Bod – UsMagazine.com – Marco Borges (who has whipped Beyonce Knowles and Gwen Stefani into shape) and trainer Joy Di Palma (creator of Core Conditioning Cross Fit) gives UsMagazine.com the step-by-step.
Motivations, Affirmations and Mantras – Oh My! – Cranky Fitness –Keep up your New Year resolutions to stay in shape by developing these healthy habits.
Was Bethenny Frankel Wearing Spanx on the Runway? – The StyleList – Marissa Gold gets the skinny on whether the NYC Housewife had extra support during New York Fashion Week.
The Best Back Exercise You've Never Done – Men's Health – Get your sexy back.
Back.the.EFF.up.dude – Fired 'n' Fabulous – See what happens when personal trainers creep at the gym.
Kettlebell Workouts Burn Calories Fast – WebMD – Study backs up claims that swinging kettlebells pays fitness dividends
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We are not bears, or squirrels and unlike our animal friends who require excess food storage to survive winter, we do not go into hibernation mode for a few months and will have access to food year-round.
But that doesn't stop the majority of Americans from gaining that extra seasonal padding.
"Your body may be working against you to hang on to it so you stay warm," Lawrence Cheskin, MD, founder of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center told Prevention magazine.
While you can blame your lack of exercise motivation on the chilly weather or sparse rays of sunshine, we no longer have a physiological need to add an insulating layer to our frames because unlike our caveman ancestors (or animal friends), our risk of freezing to death is made basically non-existent thanks to space heaters and North Face.
The extra poundage typically starts to accumulate with the holiday overindulgence and "the weight-gain cycle can easily continue throughout the winter months, and by spring you can have 5-10 lbs. to lose. Hold that pace for a decade and you will have gained 50-60 lbs.," Stew Smith, CSCS and former Navy SEAL says.
Here are 5 tips and tricks you can do to help beach-ready body year-round:
- Find comfort in fruits and vegetables: Instead of turning to mashed potatoes, pasta, macaroni and cheese, stuffing and other hearty foods for comfort from the chilly weather, take advantage of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season such as bok choy, kale, kiwi, pomegranates, parsnips, pears squash and especially those that are a good source of fiber (which makes your feel full longer) such as artichokes and avocados.
- Stay active: No hibernating! Keep up those New Year resolutions and stay in shape. If you usually take your workouts outdoor, the snow isn't an excuse to forgo fitness. Try winter sports like skiing, snowboarding or ice skating, or invest in a temporary gym membership. NYSC offers two weeks for $20, or consider trying a month at a yoga studio – @Tarastiles recommends checking out Strala Yoga! (I'm going to start a month at Bikram Yoga NYC after I get back from my friend's wedding in a week!)
- Bring the workout to your apartment: In the case of a horrible snow storm, or the "snowpocalypse" that the North East has been hit with this week, where traveling to the gym just isn't safe, workout at home – No excuses, play like a champ! Bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, dips (off the edge of your bed/couch), lunges, squats and of course, the dreaded burpees are perfect for small spaces. Here's a list of no-equipment workouts you can keep in your snow day activity arsenal. My favorites: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 rep rounds for time of burpees, push-ups and sit-ups, OR, 4 rounds for time of 30 push-ups, 40 sit-ups and 50 squats.
- Break out the bikini: Well, sort of. In the winter we tend to pile on the clothing and our figure gets lost under all those layers, allowing that extra weight to hide easily. Wear form-fitting clothes under your coats or try on summer outfits and bathing suits every few weeks to serve as a constant reminder of how your body looks.
- Don't drink your calories: Winter drinks such as hot chocolate and eggnog are high in calories and low in nutritional value. Avoid these empty calorie and sip on hot tea instead. And watch your booze intake; most of the fancy cocktails have lots of hidden calories and are be high in sugar content.


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Balthazar Getty holds residencies at LA hot spots Bootsy Bellows and the Blind dragon. He has Dj'd New York Fashion Week, Bootsies @ Coachella, SXSW Super Bowl Weekend, Viper Room: Mayweather vs. Paquio, Warwick, and Art Basel.


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writes Ed Sherman
Bennet Omalu's autobiography tells the complete story of how the Nigeria-born
pathologist discovered brain damage in football players — what is now
referred to as chronic traumatic encephalopathy
If you saw the film Concussion, starring Will Smith, you know that Bennet Omalu is the unlikely figure who rocked the foundation of the National Football League and all of football with his scientific research.
Omalu's autobiography tells the complete story of how the Nigerian-born pathologist discovered brain damage in football players — what now is referred to as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The first part deals with Omalu's difficult journey to the United States, an interesting story in its own right. But the core of the book begins in 2002 when Omalu, living in Pittsburgh, was assigned to perform an autopsy on Mike Webster, the former Steelers Hall of Fame centre who descended into depression and homelessness after retiring.
Omalu, who was not familiar with football and Webster, examined his brain to get more answers. His alarming discovery that Webster was suffering from CTE turned Omalu's life upside down. Omalu details how the mighty NFL tried to debunk his findings and how he was ostracised by many medical experts. Several times, he writes, "I wished I never met Mike Webster."
Omalu, though, eventually was vindicated, as the league finally had to admit it had a big problem. The last part of the book centres on Omalu's views on the dangers of the sport. It is recommended reading for parents who are thinking of allowing their children to play football.
The Streak by John Eisenberg is another worthy work
Few individual sports records captured the nation's attention more than Cal Ripken Jr.'s breaking Lou Gehrig's mark for consecutive games played. President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore were in attendance when Ripken played in his 2,131st game in 1995, eclipsing Gehrig's record.
Eisenberg chronicles Ripken's entire streak, which eventually stretched to 2,632 games. He also details Gehrig's long run, which tragically ended when "The Iron Horse" was struck by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 1939. Eisenberg compares the difficulty of their streaks, examining various factors like travel, medical advances and even the media. Yet the book isn't just about Ripken and Gehrig. Eisenberg also includes interesting profiles on baseball's other Iron Men, including the Cubs' Billy Williams, who set what was a National League record by playing in 1,117 games (Steve Garvey eventually broke it with 1,207 games).
While the durability of these players is lauded, the book does a nice job of questioning whether they hurt their teams by never taking a day off, especially during a slump. Were they being selfish in the name of preserving a streak? "Would occasional rest have made Ripken or Gehrig more productive?" Eisenberg writes. "Who knows? The benefit of a day off is one of baseball's enduring mysteries." Ripken felt otherwise, contending the Orioles benefited from his being in the lineup every day. It's hard to argue against his Hall of Fame record.
The First Major by John Feinstein also does a great job of bringing back focus.
Feinstein, the most prolific sports book writer of this generation, mines a familiar subject with his latest effort: golf. His A Good Walk Spoiled is considered a golf classic, and he also has written books focusing on the game's biggest tournaments.
Feinstein follows the same template in breaking down the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine Country Club, in Minnesota. On paper, Feinstein didn't have a dramatic event to document. The United States took a resounding 17-11 victory over the Europeans.
But that didn't get in the way of Feinstein's delivering another compelling book. For him, it is all about the backstory. In fact, he doesn't start to describe the matches until Page 234. Feinstein's talent always has been the depth of his relationships, which enables him to get important figures to divulge intimate details of what transpired.
Much of the book focuses on the Americans' long struggles in the Ryder Cup (winning only two of the previous 10 matches) and how the team's blowing a big lead Sunday in 2012 at Medinah led to a complete dysfunctional meltdown in 2014 in Scotland.
Feinstein writes about why Davis Love III, the losing captain in 2012, was given another shot to rectify his errors in 2016. The book features one interesting anecdote after another, including inside reaction to controversial statements by Phil Mickelson; how an injured Tiger Woods swallowed his ego to play a supporting role as an assistant captain; and more.
In the hands of a lesser writer, a book about a lopsided match would have been hard to pull off. Feinstein, though, knows how to tell a good story, regardless of the outcome.
— Chicago Tribune/TNS
Bennet Omalu's alarming discovery that former Steelers Hall of Fame player Mike Webster, left, was suffering from CTE turned Omalu's life upside down. Omalu details how the mighty NFL tried to debunk his findings and how he was ostracised by many medical experts. Omalu, though, eventually was vindicated, as the league finally had to admit it had a big problem
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In an effort to become a better stock picker, it helps to understand the thinking and reasoning of the best. Leucadia National (NYSE:LUK-OLD) has an excellent reputation for finding companies, both public and private, in distressed sectors, locations, or business situations, and having the patience to see past the current troubles.
In that vein, I enjoy looking at its recent equity purchases and trying to figure out what is so appealing about each company. The most recent purchases for LUK include: Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC), General Industries (GEIO), and United Western Bancorp (UWBK). These companies were purchased between August and November of 2007. GEIO went through a merger during that period, making it difficult to know when LUK got involved. UWBK is a bank and I find it difficult to understand and value a blind pool of assets and its management. This leaves us with CSWC, one of Forbes' "100 Most Trustworthy Companies".
Capital Southwest Corporation's Business
CSWC is classified as a close-ended equity fund, but this isn't a complete description. CSWC acts as an equity investor, a venture-capital firm, a capital allocator, and manager of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Formed in 1961, CSWC is now considered the largest public venture-capital firm. The company's "investments are focused on opportunities for capital appreciation derived from expansion financings, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and early-stage financings." (2007 Annual Report) The company looks for proven companies with experienced management, but, unlike most venture capitalists, it does not go in with an exit strategy. This means they are seeking to form long term partnerships to last the lifetime of these companies. A quick look at annual reports shows that CSWC still holds positions in investments initiated in the 1960's and 1970's. The portfolio is relatively concentrated, with 87.4% of its net worth tied to just eight companies; RectorSeal, Media Recovery, Lifemark, Whitmore, Heelys (NASDAQ:HLYS), Palm Harbor Homes (PHHM), Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) and the Alamo Group (NYSE:ALG).
The traditional statistics for determining value would lead an investor to believe this company is being undervalued.
Debt = $0
Price/Book = 0.84
Current P/E = 3.5-4.5
5 yr. ROE = 17.2%
No analyst coverage
52 week low = $105.16
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A company holding that includes a mix of private and public equity in profitable businesses is compelling when selling below book. This begs the question "Why?" A few factors are dragging CSWC's short term prospects down. Investments in Palm Harbor and Encore Wire have to be adversely affected by the housing market; earnings will drop in the face of a slumping housing sector. Also, some of the company's manufacturing interest will hurt from slowdowns in housing, autos, and transportation. Another factor weighing on investors are several changes in management and a delay in the most recent quarter's earnings. On top of that, the Company did only one major deal in fiscal 2007, claiming that there was too much money chasing too few deals. I view this as a long term positive.
The biggest material loss may be caused by the massive drop in the stock price of Heely's since this summer, dropping from $25 to $6 and change. Heely's provided the largest gains for CSWC in the most recent years. That's a lot of uncertainty and negative news for a company that is delaying this quarter's data. The suspense is painful.
So why buy now? While selling a discount to last quarter's calculation of book value, the price is probably even with current book value. This price lets an investor own a diverse base of businesses at cost with potential for appreciation once the housing downturn eases. The free lunch is that you pay no premium for the skills of management who will thrive in a low-credit environment. For CSWC, this provides a situation where too little money chases a fair number of deals.
Buying CSWC in today's environment is a high uncertainty, yet low-risk opportunity. It's difficult to know how the company will perform in current market conditions, but at its current price range, CSWC is supported by the values of its underlying businesses. Hopefully, over the long term, CSWC can prove to offer a strong upside with less risk. It may be worth waiting for the delayed quarterly data and buying on what many expect to be bad (short-term) news.


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The goal of the chat is to dig deeper and get people to relive the emotions they felt when seeing a new country, and to share memories of their travels, whether those relate to gaining a better understanding of a foreign culture, traveling with family, friends or loved ones, or simply remembering food/architecture/cultural traditions, and other important aspects of immersion during travel.
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In one panel discussion at the first Driven Music + Art Conference on Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, someone asked, "How do you get on the radio?" Scott Putesky AKA Daisy Berkowitz, original guitarist for Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, answered, "Create your own station."
This advice was among a wealth of knowledge shared reverently or tossed aside as a joke by attendees from Maine, Los Angeles, and Salzburg experiencing a day of artists passing out CDs, exchanging business cards, and generally eager about getting noticed. The first half of the day was divided into a visual art panel and two music panels, while the second half was music performances. Nothing quite on the scale of the much-discussed, oft-maligned Miami Music Festival, but we'll be watching closely in the years to come.
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Humor lightened the tone of the day's lectures, but the messages and advice panelists gave to hopeful artists and musicians was sincere. Los Angeles writer and producer Jeff Halavacs emphasized there is an innate hustle musicians must have to make it in the industry. "You have to think no one else is helping you," he said. He shared that one of the most interesting artists he has crossed paths with was Weezer's Rivers Cuomo. Halavacs, who sometimes goes by "A," said that Cuomo stood with his hands in his pockets and said, "Man, I thought my name was weird."
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|Koni Challenge - 3rd place in Lime Rock
|Written by James Gué
|Tuesday, 27 May 2008 09:24
Alparetta, Ga - This past Memorial Day weekend, May 24th-26th was the 2nd round of the Grand-Am Koni Challenge Series in Lime Rock Park, Connecticut. The whole JBS team looked to rebound from a disappointing race several months back in Daytona. During the 4 month break since Daytona the JBS team has been hard at work building a new FR500C Mustang. The new car was debuted this past weekend in Lime Rock. It was the standard 2 hour 30 minute format at the 1.53 mile Lime Rock road course, with James Gue sharing the driving with Bret Seafuse in the new #37 Mustang FR500C.
The first session of the weekend started off working through some new car problems, but team quickly resolved all the issues by the second practice session of the weekend. With the limited amount of track time the team focused on setting the car up for longer runs instead of setting it up for qualifying. With that being said Bret Seafuse turned in a great performance in qualifying and posted the 9th quickest time as well as being the fast Mustang.
In the race Seafuse wasted no time working his way to the front, and he eventually made his way to 4th place 45 minutes into the race, but a brief off course excursion while trying to avoid a lap car put him back to 12th place. Again he managed to to get back to the 8th position prior to turning the car over to Gué.
Gué returned to the track in 7th place, but on a restart he and several others were hit from behind in a turn one accident. The #37 car was very lucky to escape serious damage, and was able to rejoin in 12th place. For the remaining hour of the race Gué started to make his way back to the front. and with 10 laps to go Gué found himself in 2nd place in an intense battle with Spencer Pumpelly. Unfortunately lap traffic played a role and that allowed Pumpelly to slip by. The whole time Gué and Pumpelly were battling for 2nd they narrowed the gap to the leader from 12 seconds down to 6 seconds, but there wasn't enough time catch them.
Gué commented: " This was great weekend for the whole JBS team. I'm so happy we finally got on the podium, it's been a long time coming. Bret did a fantastic job as well as the whole crew; the car ran flawlessly, and the pit stops were great. I really need to thank Jim Seafuse for making it all happen and having me on board as a part of the team. We'll look to carry this momentum onto Mosport in a few weeks time.
The race will be shown on Speed Channel on Saturday May 31st at 8:00 PM EST