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The first person to walk here did so over a thousand years ago when the Hohokam arrived at what is now known as Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, Arizona. The Hohokam were attracted by running water and plentiful game.
They built shelters, farmed, hunted, gathered, and harvested. They sat in the shade of pit houses and made stone tools, pottery, baskets and jewelry. They used the year-round 71 degree cave for storage and ceremonies, inhabiting the valley for 500 years before they suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.
Today visitors can take their own trek back in time, adding new footprints to a journey down the Path of the Ancestors once used by the Hohokam, Sobaipuri, Apache, and Papago (now Tohono O'odham).
The mile-long archaeological loop trail winds through a riparian area with a natural andesite dam once kept full by the Agua Verde River. "In the desert, water is everything… it means life… so the Hohokam built canals and farmed here in order to survive," said Lauren Hohl, park education coordinator.
"When we go into the desert, we look around and see cactus and dirt. When they went into the desert, they saw groceries, a pharmacy, a hardware store—everything they needed to not only survive, but thrive off the land," Hohl said. "Early on, the Hohokam were nomadic and had a lot of seasonal camps and shelters and that's what this area was for them."
Native Americans took advantage of the natural shelter of the cave—undiscovered by settlers until 1879 when a rancher searching for stray cows spotted an entrance into the mountain cavern.
"Pioneer explorers were blown away by what they found," said Hohl. "Woven baskets, woven sandals, sewing utensils, calendar sticks, spear points, and tool-making materials, all perfectly preserved in the dry cave. One room had a rock ledge covered with antlers and bones and stone tools, things that were stockpiled for intentional use on subsequent trips."
Unfortunately at the time there were no laws to protect the cave and its contents, much of which quickly disappeared. In the early 1920s, archaeologists took steps to protect what was left, salvaging and documenting their discoveries. "We do still make an occasional find, like a pottery shard or a bone needle, but the cave is fully explored and we know everything that's there," Hohl said.
The cave entrance is within viewing distance of the Path of the Ancestors and when greened up by summer monsoon rains, "It's like a tropical forest—an earthen cathedral—where you come in from 100-plus degrees in the desert and it's 20 degrees cooler in the woodland mesquite bosque. It's kept primitive on purpose because visitors want that sense of escape from the contemporary. It's a terminus where desert, riparian, and woodland overlap and it's filled with hundreds of species of birds, wildflowers, and wildlife. I've seen tracks of deer, bobcat and even mountain lion on the path and I once walked into the middle of a troop of 30 coatimundis [a mammal related to the raccoon] who exploded into the underbrush."
While existing in primitive desert conditions may be easier when things are lush and blooming, that wasn't always the case. Drought made the earth parched, monsoon rains flooded arroyos and washed away potential food. "One of the pre-spring Hohokam moons was Starvation Moon before everything greened out and fruited up," said Hohl. "This was a rough few months for survival."
Because of their nomadic nature, the Natives who traveled here to set up temporary camp made it a habit to make what they needed at the time and then toss it before heading to the next location. They gathered the brutally sharp and strong yucca, weaving its fibers into fish nets and snare traps, sewing kits and thread, baskets and sandals. Depending on seasonal water for crop irrigation, they planted maize, barley, squash, pumpkins, cotton and several kinds of beans—common, scarlet runner, tepary, lima, and jackbeans—along the edges of the gently-falling ephemeral waterways.
While there is no turnstile at the start of the path to count visitor numbers—"popularity is evidenced in all the visible footprints, horse hooves, and animal tracks along the trail," said Park Director Martie Maierhauser.
Learn more about Colossal Cave by checking out this timeline.


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" Brand: Ryvita / Type: Snacks "
* Prices may differ from that shown
(Some details regarding packaging etc are similar to my other Ryvita reviews but I have also included about 200 words of original opinion as well)
===The Company===
Ryvita has been made since the 1930s but now they have branched out and are adding other ingredients to their traditional crispbreads.
===The Product===
Packaging very similar to the original Ryvita.
Comes in a waxed sort of plastic wrapper in a golden brown colour. Has mage of sunflower seeds down one side.
One slice = 46 calories and 1.8 grams of fibre.
Long shelf life.
By Appointment to Queen Elizabeth II and the Princes Fund.
200 grams.
Suitable for Vegetarians.
Also certified as Kosher by KLBD (Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din).
Contains no artificial colours or preservatives.
Low in fat and high in fibre.
Wholegrain rye crispbread with sunflower seeds and oats.
===Other Ryvita Crispbread Flavours===
Sweet Onion
Cracked Black Pepper
Dark Rye
Sesame Seed
Pumpkin Seed and Oats
Fruit Crunch
Hint of Chilli
Mediterranean Herb.
===My Opinion===
Recently I have been trying to improve my diet so rather than eating lots of bread, or worse, biscuits, I have been buying the various different flavours of Ryvita crispbread to have as snacks. Not only are they healthy and contain no additives but now they come in many different varieties and flavours.
These crispbreads come in a sort of plastic paper packaging and some of the flavours (Pumpkin Seeds & Oats, Sunflower Seeds & Oats and Fruit Crunch) now have 82% less packaging as all the cardboard has been removed from the packs.
Like all the other Ryvita crispbreads these have one side which is more smooth and another one that has sort of holes - so you can decide which side you butter. One side of these is embedded with sunflower seeds and oats. Now these are undoubtedly good for you and do make a change tot he other flavours, but for me they do not actually add much flavour wither. Ryvita are quite tasty with a nutty sort of taste anyway - and when eaten with a scraping of butter either as they are or with cheese and salads they provide a tasty snack.
However this different variety does not add anything flavour wise, so although you are getting the goodness of the sunflower seeds and oats it does not actually enhance the flavour at all.
So it is up to you to weigh up the difference in costs.
Original Ryvita being 99p but this one being 60p more - so is it worth it? Possibly just to try but I don't think the extra cost is really worth it. If you want to have sunflowers its probably cheaper just to buy a packet.
===Star Rating===
3 stars.
===Would I Recommend?===
Wholegrain Rye Flour, Sunflower Seeds (16%), Oats (7%), Salt, Made with 85g of Wholegrain Rye Flour per 100g.
I first thought about trying these when browsing the aisles of Tescos for something healthy to snack on at work.
These are ideal for a healthy snack at work, as they contain fibres and seeds useful for a healthy balanced diet. I feel like it is better for me to munch on these rather than crisps and choccy bars.
Benefits of the product
Ryvitas don't contain artificial ingredients, they are low in saturated fats (the baddies!) and high in fibre which is a staple part of your diet.
They can be eaten at any time of the day really, you could even have a few for breakfast. I tend to have two at a time topped with lots of cheddar which keeps me going.
Personal experience
So far I have tried the sunflower seed variety and the pumpkin seed variety.
I have mine with extra mature Cathedral City cheddar and I slice the cheese quite thickly. Some may prefer to top theirs with butter and fruit as well as the cheese, though its really up to you what flavour combinations you prefer. Chutney is suggested on the side of the packet, I know some people can be more creative with their food choices than others too!
Price & Availability
Available in the majority of medium-large supermarkets, these are priced at approximately £1.50 for a pack of 200g and about 16 crispbreads.
Great for healthier snacking, tasty with cheese, contain seeds which I don't necessarily like eating by themselves. Getting your daily fibre intake up with only 0.9g of fat in each crispbread.
Brilliant for snacking at work as a replacement for the high fat options.
I bought these as I was fed up with the same boring sandwiches for work everyday. They were on 50% off so the first packet were 73p but the usually price is £1.45 for 200g. I thought they might be a bit bland as I remember the last time I had Ryvita and they tasted like cardboard and a lot of butter was needed to make them even vaguely edible, so they really defeated the whole point of a low fat/calorie lunch.
I liked the design of the box with the sunflower seeds scattered all over and a picture of one of the crisp breads with prawns and salad on pictured on the yellow wrap. The Ryvita name is quite big in white writing; the nutritional information is easily readable near the corner.
Once the box is opened it's easy to fold the end over to seal them, however at the moment there's an offer if you send in three tokens and £3.49 you can get a tin to store them in.
These Ryvitas are nothing like the original bland variety. From the first bite I really enjoyed the flavours the seeds gave it a crunch and delicious taste. There was a good texture that made you really want to chew more as there was a good nutty texture. These are especially good with savoury toppings as I found that sweet competed with the seeds too much.
Overall I found these to very to be very tasty and recommend them to all the people who are Ryvitas haters due to the bland original variety that earned the name as the cardboard crisp breads.
Mention the word 'Ryvita' and for many people the first thing that springs to mind is a snack for dieters which tastes like cardboard. However, Ryvita has become decidedly less cardboardy in the last few years, with a range of new varieties all designed to break the monotony of the original. Last week I sampled the 'Pumpkin Seeds & Oats' variety which is said to provide the eater with a decent dose of fibre, whilst maintaining a low G.i - whatever that means ;)
Costing £1.26 for the 200g box, each of these fancy Ryvita measure 10 cms x 6 cms, with the rather large pumpkin seeds precariously balanced on top. The flavour is quite nice - and certainly more tasty than the normal variety. Although the pumpkin seeds and oats don't actually taste of much to be honest, the flavour as a whole is more pleasing due to an increased level of salt. Now I don't normally approve of salt as a flavour enhancer (as it isn't that good for you) - but here it definitely helps bring out the taste.
The main problem I have with Ryvita in general is the fact that I can only enjoy the stuff with a thick spreading of delicious Lurpak on the top, meaning that its credentials as a diet snack are lost. I suppose I could opt for something healthier as a topping - low fat cottage cheese for example - but I really do like it with just good old fashioned butter.
In terms of its ingredients, these Ryvita contain; Wholegrain Rye Flour, Sunflower Seeds (14%), Oats (11%), and Salt. Nice and limited ingredients here which is always good to see.
Pumpkin Seed & Oat Ryvita are very messy to eat - one bite sends a plethora of oats falling all over the floor, and a plate is definitely required. Similarly, you should never eat these in bed - even if you change the sheets, you'll somehow feel as if you're lying on a mass of grain and pumpkin seeds for quite a while. As a result, anyone that likes to incorporate Ryvita into their love-making should definitely stick to the original (and less seedy) variety.
Overall, these Pumpkin Seed & Oat snacks are probably my favourite of the entire Ryvita range - surprisingly moreish, and high in fibre. Recommended, but not as a diet snack.
My wife is forever trying to lose a few pounds even though she has never actually been overweight to any great degree; her most recent purchase on the diet front was some Ryvita Sunflower Seeds & Oats Crispbreads.
This is not something I would ever eat but after my wife tried to convince me over and over again that they were very nice with a touch of low calorie strawberry jam I finally gave in and took the plunge.
Horrible is my honest opinion on them, the jam was just about enough to give them a bit of sweetness and remove the horrid dryness from them but even with jam they were pretty awful.
There is no doubt these are good for you with only 42 crackers per portion (which I believe is two crackers) but I for one would rather starve to lose weight than eat these, they taste of basically nothing and they are so dry and rough on the tongue that I would never choose to eat them and certainly would not recommend them to others.
I personally would liken these to eating dust on slices of cardboard but bear in mind that my wife likes these so they have their place I guess.
I was very sceptical about these crackers because everytime I have tried ryvita over the years I have eaten about two before giving the rest to the dog because they just tasted so awful! These, however, are lovely and I have been back and bought several more packets.
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant. They are also useful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. They are a good source of magnesium. which helps reduce the severity of asthma, lower high blood pressure, and prevent migraine headaches, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Oats are a low GI food which means that you should find it takes longer to be hungry again.
Now, obviously, these crackers do not contain as much of these products as eating just the seeds or porridge perhaps, but it is a start and they are very versatile!
Why it is whenever ryvita is mentioned then cardboard is mentioned in the same sentence. I hadn't tried ryvita before (probably due to the bad press) but these were served up to me by my friend who seems to be on a perm ant diet and found them to be really tasty. They weren't at all what I expected in fact I liked them so much they are now a firm favourite in my cupboard now and has to be said a tasty health alternative to bread. The seeds in the crisp bread are very strong in flavour and would recommend these to others who have previously thought the same as me that ryvita tastes like cardboard. These are great for a snack alternative to crisps if your on a diet and much healthier too. My daughter liked them too which is a miracle as normally she turns her nose up at anything healthy.
Ryvita Sunflower Seeds & Oats Crispbread
Description: Manufacturer: Ryvita / Type: Snacks
I feel a little sorry for Ryvita, they have a bit of a bad name and whenever you mention them, people tend to say "oh, they are horrible, like eating cardboard". At least that is what Mr Siamese said when I bought these. Upon questioning him further, I discovered that he had never actually eaten a Ryvita so wasn't really qualified to make such a judgement.
These are basically a flat crispbread snack made with oats and loads of sunflower seeds. They are a healthy alternative to bread and can be eaten with a wide variety of toppings. As we are trying to be healthy, I ignored Mr Siamese's protests and bought a pack which were on offer at £0.50 from my local supermarket.
The next day at lunchtime, I duly served these up topped with sliced wafer thin ham and mustard. After the first bite, Mr Siamese said "oh these are actually quite good" and nothing more was said about cardboard!
They are quite crunchy and you can really taste the seeds which makes them tasty. They are also quite filling which is good as you don't feel that you are sacrificing yourself while being healthy. They keep well in a sealed box and are easy to carry to work and keep to eat with lunch each day.
These are a definite winner for me, I have since had them with cottage cheese, cheese and pickle and turkey and tomato. They even work with honey. Give them a go and see what you think, you may be pleasantly surprised!
Ingredients are as follows;
74% Wholegrain rye flour
14% Sunflower seeds
11% Oats
Each slice of Ryvita has 41kcals, 1gram of fat, 2grams of fibre, 0.1grams of salt.
Guys aren't supposed to like Ryvita! Right?
It is supposed to be one of those namby pamby diet foods that tastes like nothing, and makes you feel all good about yourself for not consuming pounds of fat in the form of, say, bacon or sausages.
Well guys, sorry to let the team down, but I like Ryvita. Well sort of!
<*~ MisterReview backpedals, somewhat to save some face with the lads ~*>.
I see it not so much as a girly snack, but more of a convenient container for good hearty manly, filling foods such as seriously strong cheddar cheese and Yorkies - right I made up the bit about Yorkies and Ryvita, though anything is worth a try!
Like most food manufacturers these days the manufacturers of Ryvita are trying to widen their customer base and make their product more attractive by adding variations of it to the supermarket shelves. Ryvita have done this by bringing out, for example pumpkin seed Ryvita and there is also the Ryvita Mini range of snacks, and of course this - Ryvita Sunflower Seeds & Oats Crispbread.
This is different from the bog-standard Ryvita, and dare I say it fellow-men it is actually quite enjoyable. It has some flavour to it, and has big manly chunks in it - right I made that up as well, but it does have more of a texture to it.
Whether you look at it as a namby pamby girly snack or a container for other stuff, it is quite a good thing to have around the kitchen. It lasts longer than bread and lets face it we all like the convenience of our snacks either between something, to make it easy to eat with your hands, or on something like a pizza.
Guys, I say, find your feminine side and get battered into about eight of these doubled up with slabs of seriously strong cheddar, dollops of real butter and a strong sweet cup of coffee.
Ryvita! Yuk, like eating cardboard was what I used to say many years ago, (not that I have ever eaten cardboard!) I couldn't see why anyone would want to buy it or eat it. Tasteless, hard and boring. Years later have I changed my mind?
Mmm? Yes I have, well at least with the Sunflower seed and Oats variety. I admit I still won't buy the plain variety!
My eldest daughter was on a diet and left part of a box of the sunflower Ryvitas when she went home, so I tried one as she said they were lovely. I finished the box and one day bought another all for me.
*The Box*
Bright yellow oblong box with lots of sunflower seeds and a picture of some Ryvitas with soft cheese and chives on top. The name Ryvita is quite small in comparison to the box size but is easily recognisable. There is a fairly long shelf life, but I admit mine is past its best before date although still tastes fine and is still very crisp. On the back of the box is some details about the Ryvitas and the nutritional information which I will write about later. The box I have contains 200grams. There is a guarantee and a website address and telephone number for queries and comments.
*Inside the Box*
The box opens fairly easily and can be re fastened but the inside packet can only be folded down once opened, they will keep fresh for a while but I suggest storing in a sealed box or tin. The inside packet is made from waxed paper.
*The Ryvitas*
They are 10 x 6 cm and about 0.5cm in depth. There is a smooth side which is the bottom and a lovely bumpy side which I think of as the top and that is covered in sunflower seeds and oats. There are 17 Ryvitas in the packet. Because they are made from Rye the Ryvita is brown in colour, but the topping of oats and seeds is lighter. They have a smell all of their own, and one I find hard to describe, almost earthy and quite strong. If you are on a diet the smooth side uses less butter or spread the bumpy side needs a lot more! Your choice of course.
*The Taste and Texture*
I said I used to think eating Ryvitas was like eating cardboard, and that Ryvitas were tasteless, but the baked oats and the lovely sunflower seeds make this Ryvita taste delicious and almost nutty. The texture as you bite into them is crisp, quite hard but as you get the taste you want to chew more, so it becomes a more pleasurable experience. Sometimes the seeds fall off as you bite them but they are big enough to pick up, and I don't waste them as they are delicious!
*The Ingredients*
The box says that it has all natural ingredients. There is 74% Wholegrain rye flour, 14% Sunflower seeds, 11% Oats, and some salt. Simple and plain list of ingredients, nice not to have loads of things you have never heard of.
Each slice of Ryvita has 41kcals, 1gram of fat, 2grams of fibre, 0.1grams of salt and they also contain a little Vitamin E - 7% of allowance and some minerals namely Phosphorus and Iron. In fact each Ryvita has 3% of the recommended daily allowance of iron, so although not a lot it may be a valuable source in some people's diets depending on how many they eat daily. I have tried increasing my fibre intake with more fruit and vegetables but if I eat 4 Ryvitas a day that means I have eaten 32% of my RDA of fibre, but only 8% of my calories.
I have been eating mine with a thin slice of cheese and an apple, but I think they would taste even better with butter and more cheese! Cream cheese or Cottage cheese is good on top, and peanut butter really blends well with the sunflower seeds. I like some Smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese. If you like sweet things, strawberry jam and slices of banana work really well.
Much better than I had imagined and something I will eat from time to time especially if I am cutting out bread. But they are quite hard and can hurt the roof of my mouth so care is needed when eating. Not suitable for everyone if people have an allergy to Rye and Oats, fortunately I seem to be able to eat more oats now without the terrible effects I used to have! They are suitable for Vegetarians too.
Currently about £1.18 in Tesco so that is nearly 7pence a Ryvita crispbread.
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Not being able to eat "normal" bread, I am always on the look out for a tasty cracker that doesn't contain wheat or yeast.
A friend told me about Ryvita Sunflower seeds and oats. The ingredients are wholegrain rye flour 74%, sunflowers seeds 14% and oats 11%. I am telling you the percentages so you know that that the sunflower seeds and oats are a major part of the recipe- how often I have read other products that according to the packaging contain a certain ingredient only to see from the ingredient listing that the product is so far down the list as to not to have made much difference- except to the marketing!
One side of the crispbread looks similar to normal Ryvita but the other side is packed with seeds and oats- yummy! The only way I can describe the taste is they are very similar to normal crispbreads but with the added flavours and crunchiness of the seeds and the oats. I would recommend you put your added ingredients on the flatter side, especially if it involves spreading e.g. soft cheese or butter.
They have a low glycaemic index and are a good source of vitamin E, phosphorous and iron . They are only 41 calories each and have only 1g of fat per slice - so a healthy alternative.
The allergy advice is that they contain rye and oats. The pack also warns that the product may contain sesame seeds and soya. Now I have numerous allergies and intolerances, if soya had been one of my life threatening allergies, I would not have touched these crispbreads with the proverbial barge pole. However I have learnt over the years that allergy warnings using the words "may contain" are more often than not safety clauses- someone in the factory has a dictionary in their pocket which of course contains the word soya- warning goes on the packet! I don't blame them and always better safe than sorry- but unfortunately I did react to these, so anyone with soya issues- beware.
Now if it wasn't for my dietary problems- I would most definitely be buying these again at £1.35 for the pack - which works out at about 8p a crispbread- so certainly a cost effective addition to any packed lunch.
Last year when these new Ryvita rye slices came out I wanted to try them as I love whole grain products and nut seeds...
These 'Sunflower seeds & Oats' are a new type of crisp bread that are made with 199% wholegrain rye and natural ingredients.
The prices varied a lot depending if you saw them on offer or not, but I remember they started off at £1.39 and then ended up at 89p making them a more affordable snack :)
Now I love this type of food either with jam as a snack or with cheese as a lunch, either soft or hard cheese, I don't really mind either is yummy with this type of brittle dry food to add moisture.
There was a really good use by date of eight months in advance but food seldom lasts that long around me, lol!
Made in Britain, these crisp breads include 74% wholegrain flour, 11% oats and 14 Sunflower seeds with a bit of salt (0.1g) per slice for added flavour.
These slices are high in fibre which is good for a healthy diet plus are suitable for vegetarians.
The box contains 200g and each portion weights aprox 12g and has 42 calories and .8g sugar and 1g of fat form the seeds themselves...
For allergists they may contain traces of sesame seeds and soya.
There are also a list of vitamins, etc, in the ingredients and a write up saying that one slice is only 25 of an adult's recommended daily food intake so that's pretty cool!
Ryvita's sunflower seeds and oat slices are really tasty, the nuts add a bit of moisture to a very dry product, with the slices themselves being very hard and crunchy when you bite into them.
I would recommend a drink with you as these are really crisp and can leave your mouth feeling very dry although the aftertaste is so nutty it's a shame to wash it away!
A few are quite filling if you wanted them for a light meal, but they are great as a healthier snack to crisps or chocolate and much higher in fibre too. Each slice is light brown and is about two inches by four inches in size, and is covered in nuts and flattened oats stuck in the deeply textured pieces.
I really like this new idea on an old variation of plain old rye breads, etc, five stars from me :)
Ok let me point out right from the start, that I am not a big Ryvita fan. They are something I buy every now and then, usually when I am trying to lose weight and cut down on the amount of bread that I am eating. I do think that Ryvita tastes and have the texture of cardboard and I simply didn't really enjoy the whole experience of eating it.
Anyhow, I spotted a good friend of mine munching on these - the Pumpkin Seeds & Oats variety, and as she like me wasn't really a Ryvita girl, I asked her what on earth she was doing. Since having children I think food has become more important in my life, I no longer have the wild nights out to look forward too and instead meal times have become the thing that I look forward to the most (yes really it is tragic I know) Anyway to cut a long story, although I do wish to lose weight, I do not wish to sacrifice tasty meals, and I knew my friend shared this outlook. She claimed that this variety of Ryvita were actually pretty damn good and were quite tasty and moreish.
Still not really convinced, I decided to give them a go. When shopping in Tesco, I found them easily enough and was suprised how far the brand had expanded and how many different varieties of Ryvita were now available. The box cost me £1.22 for 200g and I do think they sometimes have offers for 2 for £2. After having a quick look at the blurb on the box I was quite impressed by how healthy they sounded and the front had the tag line of '100% Wholegrain Rye & All Natural Ingredients'
Next day, I decided to try them for my lunch, I pulled 3 out of the packet and decided to try the first one in it's purest form with nothing on top so I could really taste what they were like. I was really impressed, ok they were still Ryvita and they are never going to be my favourite food but they were soo much better than the plain variety that I had been used too. I love the taste of Pumpkin Seeds and it was these that gave these Ryvita a really great moreish taste. I would never choose to eat them plain but this was tasty enough to be tolerable. Next one I heaped a big spoon of houmous on and it was really yummy.
That is the big downside of Ryvita for me, I do enjoy them with things that perhaps are not so healthy. So a thumbs up from me, it may be a phase but I think those who do really like Ryvita will love these.
Whole Grain Rye Flour (73%), Pumpkin Seeds (15%), Oats (11%), Salt.
I've been eating Ryvita since I was about 17 years old. I won't tell you how many years that is, but they're obviously doing something right as I always have a box of Ryvita in my cupboard.
Up until a few years ago, the choice of Ryvita crispbreads on offer was quite narrow. There was the Original light Ryvita crispbread is made with Wholegrain Rye and Ryvita Dark Rye. I mainly bought the dark rye for the tiny amount of extra fibre content.
Then everything changed and the supermarket shelves have seen a huge influx of crispbreads, crackers, crackerbreads and oatcakes to name a few. Ryvita stepped up the competition challenge and have been steadily increasing their Ryvita range to include another seven flavours in the crispbread range. There are further varieties such as Ryvita Minis, Limbos, Thins, Crackerbread and Fruit Goodness Bars.
When you examine your Ryvita packet, you find a reassuring measure of their quality with the "By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" stamp. And it's well deserved which is why I've been a repeat buyer for many years.
I've been quite excited by all these new Ryvita flavours but out of all the crispbreads, the Sunflower Seeds & Oats is the flavour I stick with. The reason for this is that I adore sunflower seeds. I love those multigrain breads, but always check the ingredients to make sure they contain sunflower seeds.
The Ryvita Sunflower Seeds & Oats crispbreads are sized and shaped according to the traditional Ryvitas. Their statistics measure an impressive 10cm x 6cm and are about 1cm thick. Inside each 200g box you'll find a waxed packet containing around 16 or 17 crispbreads.
Individually, each crispbread is bursting with a generous sprinkling of sunflower seeds and a scattering of jumbo sized oats. They really don't skimp on the ingredients. For those familiar with Ryvitas, they still have a smooth side and a bumpy side. The smooth side is for spreading your topping thinly and the bumpy side is designed to trap and fill whatever spread you're using. With these crispbreads the sunflowers & oats are applied to the bumpy side.
Generally I use Ryvita as a dip or I heap lots of chopped salad onto them. I don't have much luck using them as an alternative for bread - ie using them as a sandwich type base. They're very crisp and crunchy, so if I layer, say, lettuce, cucumber, ham and tomatoes and then try biting, all too often the Ryvita will crumble apart, leaving the topping lying on my plate or down the front of my clothes. So to play safe I break off smaller bits of Ryvita and place the topping on those as I go along.
I've always put my toppings on the smooth side and still do this with the Sunflower & Oats. However, you need to watch out for the odd sunflower dropping off. Overall, they stay put pretty well.
They're wonderfully versatile and last well so long as you fold down the packet and keep them in an airtight container. In fact, Ryvita have had an ongoing offer, whereby if you collect 3 tokens from Ryvita packs and send them to Ryvita with a cheque for £3.49, they'll send you a Ryvita tin. It's shaped to fit a box of Ryvita and has the Ryvita name etched prominently on the outside. I now have six of these tins, one of which I actually do use for storing Ryvita. The others make great storage tins for the assortment of opened packets I have stored in my cupboard such as flour, sugar and cereal bars and biscuits.
Nutritionally, each slice of Ryvita crispbread contains 41 calories, 2g of fibre, 1g of fat and only 0.1g of salt. The only ingredients are wholegrain rye flour, sunflower seeds, oats and salt.
They're currently on offer in Sainsbury for £1.00 per box.
For more information on Ryvita, their website has all the details of the ever expanding Ryvita range: http://www.ryvita.co.uk/.

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Eisenhower Medical Center is proud to provide health care services in conjunction with Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital to Twentynine Palms active duty military personnel, spouses and their families. Eisenhower executives were recently invited to tour the Naval Hospital as well as training areas on the base. In recognition of this special relationship, Eisenhower President and Chief Executive Officer G. Aubrey Serfling and Eisenhower Foundation President Michael Landes formally thanked the Marines at Twentynine Palms for their contributions to Eisenhower and the Coachella Valley, and honored them for their role in protecting national security.
A formal proclamation to Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Commanding Officer Don C. B. Albia reads, in part, "…Eisenhower Medical Center does hereby wish to recognize and commend the service men and women of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command at Twentynine Palms for their unparalleled dedication and service to the United States of America. Under their protection and through their selfless actions and bravery, Eisenhower Medical Center can continue to provide quality health care to those in need in the Coachella Valley and the surrounding areas."


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History Ash has always been an outgoing girl. She tries to make friends everywhere she goes. She is a typical teenage girl. Shopping,music and boys are all things that she enjoys. However her goal is to become a skilled ninja. She has been training quite hard and hopes to reach her goal someday. Ash gets along with everyone. Even though she is a few years older then most gennin due to her late arrival to the Ninja school she still hopes to get strong. Her family always wanted her to become a ninja one day but never wanted to push her into it.:
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Hello all! I've been playing around with a statistical measure I call Expected Scoring. Expected Scoring uses a players FGA from each area of the floor and multiplies it by the average number of points scored on that type of shot to come up with an Expected Scoring total from that area. The Expected Scoring total can than be compared to the actual number of points a player scored from that area to arrive at a Point Differential. This point differential is an expression of how a player shot compared to the league average, but I like that the comparison is drawn with actual point totals. The average values of shots by location that I use (At Rim 1.208, <10ft. 0.856, 10-15ft. 0.783, 16-23ft. 0.801, 3PT 1.081, FT 0.759) were calculated by Albert Lyu of ThinkBlueCrew.
Anyway, I started using it at my blog, Hickory-High, to profile some players around the NBA as the regular season draws closer. I just finished looking at Amir Johnson and thought I would share some of what I found:
His scoring efficiency has reached a fairly impressive level across the board and he seems like he could be poised for a breakout season. If anyone is interested in the entire analysis, here's the link.The first thing that jumps out is that Johnson appears to be a player with a good sense of his own limitations. He rarely shoots the ball from outside of 10 ft., averaging less than 1.5 attempts per 40 minutes on all shots longer than that. He has scored at an above expected rate on shots at the rim in every season. In addition he made a huge jump last season scoring slightly more than 1.5 points more than expected on shots at the rim, per 40 minutes. To put this number in context, its roughly the same positive point differential that Greg Oden has on shots at the rim, or that Jared Dudley has on 3PTs.
The other really promising thing about Johnsons numbers is the steady improvement he has shown in each area. His Point Differentials have increased on shots at the rim, <10ft., 10-15ft. and 16-23ft. in each of the last three seasons. Its still rare to see him shoot long jumpers, but he has made progress to the point of shooting at essentially the league average rate on jumpers from 10-23ft.


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This is some progress photos of my newest project, a 1932 R4 series 1.
It is a 400cc single, with a three speed hand shift gearbox. I'm lucky in the fact that the original steering head ID plate was on the frame, and the number stamped in the ID plate, and frame, and engine all match. The bike has a lot of problems, needless to say. It was involved in a wreak sometime in it's 80 year old past, and the front forks were bent, and the frame is tweaked. I just now have the front end repaired. (which involved removing rivets, straightening the lower triple plate, and installing new rivets) I had to make all new pivot bushings and shafts for those tiny front swing arms. I have gone through, and finished, the gearbox and final drive, and drive shaft, so far. Now that I have a straight front end, I have to determine where the main frame is tweaked. But before I can have a good reference, I have to have two laced true wheels. And, of course, the wheels are not only WAY out of true, there are broken spokes, and naturally I will have to have spokes made, since they are not available. And the list goes on and on... Another year or so, and I may have it totally restored and back on the road.


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Ferry Plaza Opens New Lunchtime Street Food Market
Street Food Explodes Onto the Scene at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Street Food Explodes Onto the Scene at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
I'm completely serious when I tell people that the Ferry Plaza farmers market is a major reason why I live in San Francisco — it would not be an overstatement to say that the first time I went there, it changed my view of eating. So I could barely contain my excitement when the market's organizer, the Center For Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture, or CUESA, announced it would be instituting a Thursday farmers market with an emphasis on artisanal street food. I took a trip over during my lunch break to see what the hype was all about. Learn more about the street food market — only in its second week of existence! — when you read on.
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We have released a new version with fixes and new features.
You can download this official version from the support download page:
Here is a list of the fixes and updates.
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A man accused of pointing a firearm at police the night a 65-year-old Middleboro women was killed was arraigned in Wareham District Court Tuesday on charges of assault with intent to murder a police officer and illegal possession of a firearm.
Wearing handcuffs and a white prison jacket with the hood covering most of his face, Thomas Buttimer attended his court arraignment Tuesday in a wheelchair, his right leg in a cast and brace.
Buttimer, 52, spoke only to say "yes," that he understood he was being held on $300,000 cash bail on charges he pointed a gun at police in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a Middleboro woman.
He sat still, never raising his head, as Assistant District Attorney Jessica Healy described the scene police found Friday just after midnight.
Police responded to a call at 12:03 a.m. Friday that a woman had fallen down the stairs. When they arrived, they found Norma DesRoche, 65, lying on her back at the bottom of the stairs inside her home.
DesRoche had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 12:59 a.m. at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, the bullet that killed her still in her chest, according to an affidavit filed in Wareham District Court.
While responding to the house at 174 Highland St., police were alerted that a man with a gun was in the driveway.
When Middleboro police Sgt. Joseph Perkins came out to the driveway of the home, Buttimer was pointing a rifle at him. Perkins later said he was "looking down the barrel of a gun," Healy said.
The sergeant asked Buttimer to put down the weapon, but he refused and tracked the officer as he moved, rifle still pointed, the prosecutor alleged.
So the officer fired several shots from his service weapon at Buttimer, hitting him twice in the chest and once in the calf, said Healy.
Buttimer was taken to a Rhode Island hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Even after he had been shot, Buttimer continued to scream obscenities at officers, threatened to kill the firefighter who was treating his gunshot wounds and went down to his knees still pointing the rifle, said Healy.
Buttimer, who had been living in the DesRoche home since he was released from the Barnstable House of Correction in June, was held on $300,000 cash bail on charges of assault with the intent to murder and unlawful possession of a firearm at his arraignment Tuesday.
Buttimer has not been charged in DesRoche's slaying or been named as a suspect.
Attorney Jack Atwood said Buttimer would not be able to make bail because he has few belongings and few friends.
Atwood represented Buttimer for the day in court, filling in for his court-appointed attorney, Joseph Krowski Jr.
Atwood also noted that Buttimer understood there is "potentially a murder charge forthcoming."
The affidavit supporting Buttimer's arrest warrant filed in Wareham District Court details evidence against Buttimer.
During a sweep of the Middleboro home on Friday, police found a gun safe on its back with the doors open, the lock appeared to be manipulated.
Next to the safe was a folding chair, bottle of rum, tools, tool boxes and shovel, according to the court documents.
They also found remnants of the butt of a gun stock on the floor, consistent with damage done to the rifle that Buttimer was pointing at police, said Healy.
Buttimer had been living at Norma DesRoche's home with her husband, John DesRoche, and her brother-in-law, Joseph, who has known Buttimer for several years and works with him, according to the court documents.
Norma had been telling family members recently she didn't like Buttimer living in the house because he has a drinking problem and is a convicted criminal, Healy said.
When Joseph DesRoche and Buttimer left for work on Thursday morning, DesRoche found a note from Norma saying the two were no longer welcome to live in the Middleboro home, according to court documents.
When Joseph DesRoche told Buttimer about the note later that night he became "aggravated," Joseph told police, according to the court documents.
Joseph DesRoche also described to police seeing Buttimer pointing a rifle at Sgt. Perkins "holding it like a crazy man, like some kind of terrorist," according to the court documents.
He also told police "he regretted bringing Buttimer home to his family and that he couldn't live with himself, or face his brother, if Buttimer killed Norma," the court documents say.
A sister of the victim was present at the arraignment, but declined to comment.
The case was continued to Aug. 14 for a pretrial conference. The case remains under investigation.
Erin Shannon may be reached at email@example.com or follow on Twitter @Erin_Enterprise.
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Auto Racing
Romanowski swan dives into NASCARs Swan Racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski signed on as a minority owner of NASCAR team Swan Racing, and his health supplement company will sponsor the No. 30 Toyota this season.
Romanowskis Nutrition53 supplement will be the primary sponsor for 10 races this year and will be an associate sponsor on the car driven by David Stremme in the remaining 26 events.
Romanowski was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and played in five Super Bowls during his stints with Denver and San Francisco. He joins a NASCAR team thats been overhauled since Brandon Davis purchased the assets last year. Davis has added personnel and vowed to run the car in every race and not start-and-park.
Nutrition53 is a line of supplemental health drinks and vitamins.
College Football
C-USA splits 6 new teams evenly among 2 divisions
IRVING, Texas The six new schools in Conference USA will be split evenly among the two divisions next football season.
Conference USA, which is expanding to 14 members even with four leaving for the Big East in 2013, announced its football schedule and new division alignments Wednesday.
League newcomers Louisiana Tech, North Texas and Texas-San Antonio will be in the West with returning teams Tulsa, Rice, UTEP and Tulane.
Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic, who will depart the Sun Belt early to join C-USA next season, will be with newcomer FIU in the East along with returnees East Carolina, Marshall, UAB and Southern Miss. SMU, Houston, UCF and Memphis are leaving.
Each team will play eight conference games, including two teams from the opposite division.
Rasmussen admits to doping, then he quits the sport
HERNING, Denmark Danish rider Michael Rasmussen admitted Thursday he took performance-enhancing drugs for more than a decade, the latest cyclist to acknowledge doping since Lance Armstrongs confession this month.
Rasmussen, a climbing specialist who won stage victories in the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta, said he took testosterone and growth hormones and had blood transfusions from 1998 to 2010 in an effort to boost his performance.
The 38-year-old Dane said he would quit the sport and cooperate with anti-doping agencies.
Beckham joins French Club for free, for charity
PARIS In a lucrative career that has earned him millions around the world, David Beckham now joined Paris Saint-Germain. Hes pledged to play for free and donate his salary to a childrens charity.
The former England captain rejected other offers and signed a five-month contract for the French club Thursday in a stunning move that came as the transfer window was starting to close.
No details were given on how much the 37-year-old star will be paid or which charity will get the money.
Isner, Querrey and Bryans will lead USA against Brazil
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. John Isner will play the No. 1 singles spot for the U.S. team against Brazil in the first round of Davis Cup World Group matches.
Team captain Jim Courier made the announcement Thursday at the draw ceremony.
Sam Querrey will play No. 2 singles. Mike and Bob Bryan will be the doubles team.
The Brazilian team will consist of singles players Thomaz Bellucci and Thiago Alves and the doubles team of Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares. Querrey will play Bellucci in todays opening match followed by the Isner-Alves match.
The three-day event will begin today at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
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Southern Nevada > Mummy Mountain (NV) > Climber's Log
Mummy Mountain (NV) Climber's Log
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|Slide up and down
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
|Went up the scree to the tummy. If you love scree, do it. It was the final peak of 4 that day including Harris, Griffith, and Charleston.
|Posted Dec 13, 2010 5:14 pm
|north loop scree hill
Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2007
|Have been up Mummy 5 times. Most memorable was winter 2009, crampon up through boy scout camp
|Posted Oct 22, 2010 9:26 pm
|Fantastic Outing
Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2010
|This was one of my favorite outings of the year to date. Mojavebobcat and I climbed the standard route, electing to do the class 2 chute to the summit. The route was snow-free, save for a few patches along the ridge above the North loop trail. While it was 105 degrees down in Las Vegas, we enjoyed a summit temperature of 63 degrees and great views that extended all the way to Langley/Whitney, 145 miles away. The view northeast was the most obscured by haze, presumably due to the prevailing airflow in the Las Vegas Valley. Overall, another great day touring the Desert Peaks Section mountains.
|Posted Jun 13, 2010 6:35 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2008
|Did it on my 21st birthday with WML! Haha we were so tired in the clubs that night...
|Posted Dec 30, 2009 9:17 pm
|1st of Triple Peak Loop
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
|Did this one first, then Charleston, then Griffith. Thee scree slope was more fun coming down then going up. Look for the tree with a "M" on it, the trail is easy to follow after climbing the scree.
|Posted Oct 4, 2009 3:02 pm
|Mummy slog
Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
|Fun mountain to climb...scree sloggin'
|Posted Jul 30, 2009 1:50 am
|Hail, Sleet, and Rain
Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2009
|It's always fun to leave Vegas at well over 100 degrees and climb for a few hours to tag a summit under hail and freezing rain. Went up the standard scree slope route.
|Posted Jul 3, 2009 1:57 am
|Trail Canyon - North Loop
Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2008
|Climbed w/ Whitney Lyman - beautiful hike, great scenery and a rather unique summit...Whit did not enjoy the scree though!
|Posted Feb 23, 2009 12:25 pm
|Many times
Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2008
|This peak is one of my favorite mountain in Souther Nevada. Climbed up 17 times in 2 years.
Did Mummy Nose to Toe, 3 peaks, 4 peaks, 5 peaks in 1 day etc...
I love Deer Creek - Peak direct ascent route.
|Posted Sep 29, 2008 3:48 am
|Matt Horbal
|Via North Loop and the tummy
Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2008
|Beautiful day hike. Tremendous views the whole way. Good trail with cairns above the scree field.
|Posted Jul 29, 2008 4:27 am
|I want my mummy
|Good day hike for visitors to Vegas.
|Posted Jul 12, 2008 10:19 pm
|Via North Loop/Mummy Springs
Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
|Made it to the summit on Mummy's tummy. Good scrambling at the end.
|Posted Jul 12, 2008 10:18 pm
|Trail Canyon / North Loop
Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
|Age 9 1/2 months. Hiked with Mommy and Daddy. Daddy carried me because I can't walk yet.
|Posted Jun 22, 2008 4:32 am
|Bob Burd
|Trail Canyon/N Loop Trails
Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2008
|North/South Loop Combo around Kyle Canyon. Trip Report
|Posted Jun 21, 2008 7:18 pm
|Ski Tour
Date Climbed: Mar 4, 2008
|Skied up from DC
|Posted Mar 6, 2008 4:29 pm
Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2003
|Posted Feb 7, 2008 7:23 pm
|(In)direct Route
|4th time up, but a little unconventional. Hiked the trail to Mummy Spring until it ended, and then shot due west up the scree. Always fantastic views from the top.
|Posted Dec 13, 2007 11:33 pm
|From Trail Canyon
Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2002
|Very little snow for April and a very nice view. This hike was the ending of a long day after flying in from RI and starting the hike around 1:30, got back around 5:30.
|Posted Sep 25, 2007 7:58 pm
|Matthew Holliman
|Mt. Charleston loop
Date Climbed: May 21, 2007
|Second stop on a Fletcher-Mummy-Lee-Charleston-Griffith loop. Maybe the largest summit plateau I've ever stood atop!
|Posted Jul 11, 2007 1:44 am
|26 times
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1999
|First was with an international group on July 4, 1999, with my dear friend Latetia. Other than that, most memorable was my April 2005 adventure, when I cramponed from a distant parking lot at 7500' (the main was cut off by an avalanche) to the the top in 2hrs and 40m - wearing shorts!
Been up 5 times by south chutes (starts at 9550'), a route developed by Branch W + Dr F and shown to me by Nick N in 2003. It is perhaps the most exciting and shortest route to the top. Link: Mummy by S chutes
Have been up several more times, by many routes; June 13/2009 was my 20th. This is a good "reality check" hike; if I get to the top in ~2 hrs, I feel ready for normal summer adventures
|Posted May 8, 2007 8:42 pm


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This is not a panic-mode-driven message. Just studying the stats as of today to see who has the hot hand. Who is missing bats, and who is not?
Bailey is tearing it up, and I've been documented as saying he is prime for his breakout year. This is not to say he's going to take the hill today and throw a 2-hitter, but I think when his season is complete, barring another elongated stint on the DL, we're going to be very pleased with the development of Homer. Very, very pleased. (it was worth repeating.)
We have two other pitchers who, in my opinion, have the potential to be an electrifying duo for years to come in the Leake/Wood tandem. It is not surprising in the slightest that both of them are encountering some trouble, much like Bailey did in his second year. It happens to the very best pitchers who have ever taken the mound, including hall of fame pitchers. It's no reason to worry, no reason to complain...it's actually natural and expected. We fans just get impatient, that's all.
Right now, even though Wood pitched a decent game yesterday, he's getting beat up pretty regularly. Opponents are hitting .315 off him, so he's not fooling anyone. Leake's peripherals are better than Wood's. His WHIP is lower and batters are hitting .260 off him - 0.55 better than Wood.
I'm not just blowing smoke when I say both of these pitchers have the potential to have outstanding careers. I'm basing this argument on a statistical comparison to the first three years of established TOR starters and both of their stat lines compare favorably. I'm in no way throwing in the towel on either of these guys, but right now, the Reds are in a unique situation:
There is a glut of starting pitching. I'd say there are eight candidates vying for five spots currently. If the Reds were inclined to award these five slots strictly based on stats up to this point, I'd argue the rotation should look like this:
That leaves out Cueto, Leake, and Wood. Three pitchers I consider central to the core of Cincinnati's rotation over the next several years.
Cueto is the wild card here. His stats aren't that impressive yet, but he's shown he can dominate MLB batters when he is on. I'd like to see him start two or three more games in the minors since the Reds can actually afford that luxury - but they've already determined he's starting on Sunday.
That said, I'd really like to see them start Willis on Sunday instead of Cueto. Although Dontrelle was roughed up a bit in his most-recent start, he's put together a very, very nice start to the season. His strikeout total is high, his walk total is low, and batters are hitting only .241 against him. Not only would that allow him to prove he can get MLB hitters out (or disprove) but it would buy more time for Cueto.
LeCure is doing a good job of proving me wrong. I never considered him starter material for this club, lumping him in with Matt Maloney. What has he done? He's stepped up to the task and gotten batters out, that's what. Opponents are hitting only. 238 off him and his K/9 ratio is 7.89 (matches his hits/9.) The guy is growing on me and if the Reds are able to get that kind of production out of a #5 starter all year, this team is going to be FINE.
As for Maloney, I've said this since I watched him pitch a game for the Bats in Toledo last season: I'm not sold on him, and in my opinion, the Reds have far too much talent and depth to continue giving him opportunities on the big club. Maybe he'll develop into a quality pitcher at Louisville this season, and then become a useful and effective addition to the pen in the coming years, but there is no room for him as a starter unless the Reds suffer an ungodly amount of injuries.
Speaking of the pen: Using the same, statistical approach, the relievers should shake out like this: (in no particular order)
Jordan Smith is getting utterly rocked. Opponents are hitting a whopping .348 off him and he's trending in the wrong direction. He's allowed 23 hits in 17 innings - while striking out only 11. Again - we have too much depth to continue trotting him to the mound. I like the guy, actually, and think he could blossom when he "clicks" - but right now, he's stalling.
Masset gets a pass from me right now. Like Cueto, he's proven he can dominate MLB hitting, and his start this season is eerily similar to last year. He's a guy who CAN miss bats, and can be an incredibly valuable arm at the back of the pen.
CoCo is pitching likely his final year for the Reds, and to his credit, he's doing everything he's asked to do right now. No, I don't think he's our most dominant reliever, but he has a closer's mentality. All you have to do is take a look at yesterday's performance by Brandon Lyon to count your lucky stars that we have someone like CoCo to take the mound in the 9th. Ryan Franklin is another example. Yes, Coco will blow a save now and then - but so will just about ANYONE you run to the mound 40-50 times a year to close a game.
Arrendondo is another guy who excites me. I like guys who miss bats, obviously. His sample size is small this year, but his stuff leaves no doubt. For whatever reason, he's had the propensity to allow a higher-than-expected number of home runs. I'm hoping he works his way out of that, because his strikeout total is impressive. Exactly what you want to see from a reliever. I'd like to see him replace Jordan.
Fischer is living on borrowed time. He's pitched well on the big club so far this season, and I'd rather see him take the mound than Jordan right now, but he's had many chances to prove his MLB worthy and hasn't really capitalized on that. Maybe this is his year. If he can improve his control that would help greatly. He gets a decent number of Ks, so there is definitely potential there.
Once things shake out this year, I would expect to see a mid-July rotation of:
This, unless Willis somehow returns to his early-career form. If that happens, you simply cannot remove him from the rotation. I'm not counting on it, but anything is possible. I give Wood the nod over Leake simply because he's a lefty.
Dreaming for a second, could you imagine our rotation if ALL of the following were pitching up to their hype (and were starters)?
Holy crap that would be a lot of strikeouts....but back to reality....
Leake has never spent time in the minors and I think he needs to mature and develop there. Eventually, he will replace Arroyo in the rotation, which will be one of the youngest and most promising in the league. In the meantime, the Reds would be VERY lucky if Bailey, Cueto, and Volquez all survive the season without another trip to the DL, so that's where Willis, Leake and LeCure are such valuable pieces to this puzzle. Other clubs should be drooling over the type of depth on the Reds.


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By Robyn Collins
Historically, Britney Spears has followed the advice of producers and managers and it's worked out pretty well for her. But when she was working on her new album Glory she decided she had to be the one calling the shots.
Related: Justin Timberlake 'Absolutely' Up for a Britney Spears Collaboration
"Honestly, this is the first project where I've really been hands-on," she tells NME. "I was really specific about who I worked with, and I've been learning to say no. I'm a people pleaser, so that's hard for me. Even if I don't like something, I'll do it just to make a person happy. I made sure this album was everything I wanted it to be. I was really selfish with it."
The singer admits that it was a struggle to get there and said that Glory wasn't exactly a triumph from the start. "The beginning of the project was actually not that great," she says. "The songs that were coming in were not very good. So we got a new A&R girl, and we totally turned it around, gave it a profound new direction. I wanted to use my voice more. I did different stuff with my voice–more bluesy and urban stuff, and played around with different things."
Spears is scheduled to play the 10th annual Apple Music Festival on September 27 in London. It will be her first UK show since 2011.
Apple Music Festival lineup:
Elton John (Sept. 18)
The 1975, Christine And The Queens (Sept. 19)
Alicia Keys, Jordan Fisher (Sept. 20)
OneRepublic (Sept. 21)
Calvin Harris (Sept. 23)
Robbie Williams (Sept. 25)
Bastille (Sept. 26)
Britney Spears (Sept. 27)
Michael Buble (Sept. 28)
Chance The Rapper (Sept. 30)


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AIBD elects new national officers.
The American Institute of Building Design's House of Delegates elected David Pillsbury, CPBD (Florida) as their 2014/2015 national president. David has previously served the past two years as Internal Vice President. Filling the now vacant position, Kevin Holdridge, CPBD (North Carolina) was ratified as the new Internal Vice President and Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, CPBD (Alaska) was ratified as the new External Vice President. Richard Emigh, CPBD (California) is returning to the Board of Directors for a third year as Secretary/Treasurer.
As for the three district directors, Kevin's former position, Eastern District Director, is now being filled by Chip Hudson (Alabama). Returning as directors are Karl Koning, CPBD (Washington) representing the Western District and Newell Cheatheam, CPBD (Texas) representing the central district.
Other actions by the House of Delegates include the approval of a proposed $20 dues increase for Professional members*; they formed a new Financial Management Committee; the body approved a modification to the Affiliation Agreement between the Texas Institute of Building Design and the AIBD; they allowed the Board of Directors to expand some of their authority to included conference contracts; and the House approved the ability for themselves to establish a quorum using those participants who attend certain meetings remotely.
(* Originally reported as denied, that was incorrect.)
NCBDC reelects existing officers.
At their meeting last Tuesday in Columbus, OH, the NCBDC Board of Examiners reelected John Fought, CPBD (Florida) as Council President, Bruce Yancey, CPBD (Oklahoma) Vice President and John Police, CPBD (Indiana) as Secretary/Treasurer.
Other actions by the Board of Examiners includes a discussion to raise the recertification fee to raise funds needed to hire consultants to assist the examiners through the process of seeking accreditation for the CPBD program by ANSI. No formal action was taken and there will be more discussion on creating a survey to distribute to the current certificate holders.
2014 Designer of the Year is named.
Last Friday evening, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn was named Designer of the Year for her outstanding contribution to the Institute and the building design profession in the past twelve months. She has worked tirelessly as a representative of AIBD on the National Association of Home Builders Design Committee and CAPS Board of Governors. She has been a popular speaker and has promoted AIBD in her seminars. Most notably has been her introduction of the AIBD live design competition hosted at the International Building Show in 2013 and 2014 (CLICK HERE to view a video of the competition).
Karen is a residential designer specializing in new home design and remodeling design with a special emphasis on accessible design or Aging-in-Place design. "After moving my mother home to live with me in 2002, I recognized a crucial need in the housing market." Karen says. " My philosophy for Aging in Place design is a common sense approach for creating healthy, energy efficient and barrier free design that promotes beautiful, long term and flexible home environments."
She has been a member of AIBD since 1988; which has been more than half her life, she pointed out during her acceptance speech. She has been very involved in the Florida Society throughout the years and now lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Karen is a Certified Professional Building Designer, a Certified Green Professional as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
AIBD's College of Fellows elects new Chancellor, inducts 5 members.
At the American Residential Design Awards banquet dinner in Columbus, OH last Friday evening, Jannis Vann, FAIBD was introduced as the new Chancellor of the College of Fellows by Jim Lucia, FAIBD the outgoing Chancellor. Jannis joined AIBD in 1986 and was inducted to the College in 1996. She specializes in custom home design, remodeling & renovation design, pre-drawn house plans, real estate staging and redesign, home remodeling marketing and project management. Mrs. Vann was also named the 1997 Designer of the Year.
Jannis' first task as Chancellor was to introduce the five newest members of the College of Fellows, Mike Keesee, Jennifer Pippin, Jeffrey Rice, Dan Sater, II and James Wright. All were recognized individually for their accomplishments and contributions to the industry, as well as the Institute. Already proudly wearing white jackets, they all received framed certificates and a gold medallion signifying their status in AIBD. In addition, each will now use FAIBD as a designation after their names in their professional titles.
the College of Fellows, comprised of Certified Professional members who have notably contributed to the advancement of the profession of building design by general excellence, by design and literature, or by design and public service. The College now has 27 active members.
Finally, the ARDA winners are announced!
The American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) Committee announced its full roster of 2014 winners at a black-tie optional affair in Columbus, OH last Friday night. Visbeen Architects in Grand Rapids, Michigan collaborated with Low Tide Designs in Bluffton, South Carolina to create the big winner this year. Their "Georgetown" model featured traditional low country elements such as gracious porches to shade the interior for passive cooling, catering kitchen with a pass through for outdoor dining and two wings to encompass the patio to ensure privacy. The home won first place in its custom homes category, the overall honor from the ARDA judges – Best in Show, and was the top vote getter internationally for the Global Choice Award.
CLICK HERE to view all the ARDA categories and their winners.
ARDA is the American Institute of Building Design's premier award program exhibiting design excellence in the residential building industry. It spotlights some of the most creative and innovative building designers, builders, remodelers, architects, and interior designers in the nation. Every year, the awards program, sponsored by Hanley Wood's ePlans, Concrete Décor magazine and File Genius, recognizes good design in custom luxury, builder's models, pre-designed stock plans, remodeling, sustainability, and working drawings.
AIBD helps furnish Central Ohio.
On Saturday, 14 volunteers donated a few hours to assemble and paint 73 coffee tables and end tables for the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, a nonprofit organization that provides free furniture to central Ohio families and individuals struggling with poverty and other severe life challenges. Its vision is for ALL central Ohio families to live in furnished homes, thereby relieving suffering, strengthening family units, improving quality of life and building a better community. Community collaborations and resource sharing make this possible on an ongoing basis.
August First Tuesday @ 2:00 program cancelled.
Having just arrived back to DC from the national conference, the staff at AIBD is unable to provide the monthly First Tuesday @ 2:00 webinar this week. However, registration is open for the third in a series of five wall bracing webinars is coming up on July 21.
CLICK HERE to register.
More events ahead.
- August 21 – WALL BRACING III: Simplified wall bracing and what to provide the building official.
- August 29 & 30 – NCBDC Exams, Washington, DC
- September 18 – WALL BRACING IV: Seismic-related provisions and tips to meeting them.
- October 16 – WALL BRACING V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance.
Looking into 2015…
August 3 – 6, 2015 – AIBD National Convention and Interactive Conference on Residential Design, Providence, RI


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Rachael Bade / Politico:
IRS chief defiant on Lois Lerner email loss — A defiant IRS Commissioner on Friday refused to apologize for the loss of ex-IRS official Lois Lerner's emails, and said the agency produced what they could, at a combative hearing marked by accusations by Republicans of IRS deceit.
Discussion: ABC News, RedState, Techdirt, Independent Journal Review and NewsBusters
John Parkinson / ABC News: IRS Commissioner Unapologetic as GOP Fumes Over Lerner's Lost Emails
Moe Lane / RedState: Paul Ryan to IRS: 'Nobody believes you.'
Tim Cushing / Techdirt: IRS To Public: You Need To Hold Onto Your Records For 2-7 Years; We'll Just Trash Ours Whenever We Feel Like It
Kyle Becker / Independent Journal Review: Whoops, Did I Do That? You Won't Believe How White House Says IRS Scandal Emails Were 'Lost Forever'
David S. Joachim / New York Times:
Republicans, at Hearing on Lost Emails, Accuse I.R.S. Chief of Lying — WASHINGTON — A congressional hearing examining how the Internal Revenue Service lost thousands of emails sought by investigators turned into a shouting match on Friday, with Republicans on the panel accusing the I.R.S. commissioner of lying.
Discussion: Power Line
Scott Johnson / Power Line: Ryan to IRS: "Nobody believes you"
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
IRS commissioner: You know, e-mail isn't necessarily an "official record"; Update: IRS Manual says it is — Two House committees plan to get more aggressive in the next few days in the IRS targeting scandal after finding out a week ago that the IRS only keeps six months of server backups …
Discussion: The Daily Caller, Power Line, Weekly Standard, The PJ Tatler, Ed Driscoll, Twitchy and Politico
Patrick Howley / The Daily Caller: Paul Ryan Goes Ballistic On IRS Commissioner Over Lost Emails: 'I Don't Believe You' [VIDEO]
John Hinderaker / Power Line: On the Missing IRS Emails, Two Observations
Michael Warren / Weekly Standard: Paul Ryan to IRS: 'Nobody Believes You'
Jenn Taylor / Twitchy: 'Wow': As IRS boss refuses to apologize, US reps, Katie Pavlich give him well-deserved hell
Rachael Bade / Politico: Darrell Issa calls White House attorney on IRS email loss
Susan Jones / CNSNews:
White House Learned of Lerner's Crashed Hard Drive 6 Weeks Before Congress
White House Learned of Lerner's Crashed Hard Drive 6 Weeks Before Congress
Discussion: protein wisdom and Weasel Zippers
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
White House notified of missing IRS e-mail 6 weeks before Congress?
White House notified of missing IRS e-mail 6 weeks before Congress?
Discussion: Sister Toldjah
A dog ate my e-mails
A dog ate my e-mails
Discussion: Washington Post and ProfessorBainbridge.com
Jonathan H. Adler / Washington Post: "The dog ate my e-mails" may work for the IRS, but it doesn't for the rest of us.
Steve Bainbridge / ProfessorBainbridge.com: The IRS scandal: A dog ate my e-mails by The Economist
Fox News:
IRS boss refuses to apologize over 'cover-up' claims ahead of Hill hearing on missing emails
IRS boss refuses to apologize over 'cover-up' claims ahead of Hill hearing on missing emails
Discussion: Fox News Insider, Hot Air, Business Insider and The Gateway Pundit
Brett LoGiurato / Business Insider: Paul Ryan Erupts At IRS Commissioner Over Missing Emails
Josh Rogin / The Daily Beast:
Exclusive: 'Hillary Clinton Took Me Through Hell,' Rape Victim Says — The woman at the center of the scandal over Hillary Clinton's defense of an alleged child rapist speaks out in depth for the first time. — Hillary Clinton is known as a champion of women and girls …
Discussion: Hot Air, Mediaite, The Moderate Voice, CNN, Politico, Washington Post, his vorpal sword, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, ABC News, The Raw Story, Weasel Zippers, CANNONFIRE, Fox News Insider, The PJ Tatler, NewsBusters, Gawker, The Daily Caller, RedState, The Federalist, Fox News, Talking Points Memo, Sister Toldjah, The Lonely Conservative, National Review and Washington Free Beacon
Noah Rothman / Hot Air: Conservative websites finally giving Hillary the vetting she deserved in 2008
Nikki Gloudeman / The Moderate Voice: This Week in Hillary-World: Alleged Rape Victim Says Hillary Put Her 'Through Hell'
Hillary Clinton / CNN: Critics question Clinton's record with women as rape victim speaks out
Maggie Haberman / Politico: Victim: Hillary Clinton 'took me through hell'
Jonathan H. Adler / Washington Post: Is Hillary Clinton's conduct as a young attorney fair game?
Hart Williams / his vorpal sword: The Daily Beast beclowns itself with vile clickbait
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: Hillary's sisterhood questioned again as rape victim speaks out
Travis Gettys / The Raw Story: Conservative site slapped over copyright breach, library says, not Clinton vendetta
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Victim Of Child Rapist Hillary Clinton Defended: She "Took Me Through Hell"...
Joseph / CANNONFIRE: He's better than Hillary
Hillary Clinton / Fox News Insider: AUDIO: Hillary Clinton Laughs While Discussing Defense of Child Rapist
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Rape Victim: Hillary Clinton 'Took Me Through Hell'
Ken Shepherd / NewsBusters: Victim of Rapist Hillary Defended: She 'Took Me Through Hell'; Will Broadcast Nets Report?
Moe Lane / RedState: The Daily Beast interviews rape victim from 1975 court case involving Hillary Clinton as defense attorney.
Jim Geraghty / National Review: 'I'm a little worried she might try to hurt me.'
Alana Goodman / Washington Free Beacon: Clinton Donor Bans Free Beacon From University of Arkansas Archives
Matthew Continetti / Washington Free Beacon:
Hillary's People — The facts are these. In 1975, before she married Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham defended a child rapist in Arkansas court. She was not a public defender. No one ordered her to take the case. An ambitious young lawyer, she was asked by a friend if she would represent the accused, and she agreed.
Discussion: Hit & Run, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, Weekly Standard, Business Insider, Washington Post, protein wisdom and Hot Air
Robby Soave / Hit & Run: Authoritarian Library Demands Censorship After Publication of Anti-Clinton Files
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: All your libraries are belong to Hillary
Michael Warren / Weekly Standard: Hillary Chose to Take Rapist's Case
Hunter Walker / Business Insider: Library Insists Conservative Site Was Not Banned From Its Clinton Archives
Jonathan H. Adler / Washington Post: University of Arkansas library suspends Washington Free Beacon's research privileges
Simon Maloy / Salon:
GOP's sudden scandal-mania: Why criminal probes and infighting are taking over the party — From Walker and Christie's falls from grace, to revived Tea Party hostility, here's why the party is coming apart — It's fashionable right now to talk about the premature end of Barack Obama's presidency.
Discussion: The Mahablog, JSOnline, Washington Post and Angry Bear
Sean Sullivan / Washington Post: Marco Rubio says Obama's presidency is over 'in general'
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Kevin McCarthy to F&F crowd: Come visit
Kevin McCarthy to F&F crowd: Come visit
Discussion: Washington Post
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post: The Louie Gohmert photobomb of the century
Tim Alberta / NationalJournal.com:
Jeb Hensarling Sees 'Green Light' to Run for Leadership in November
Jeb Hensarling Sees 'Green Light' to Run for Leadership in November
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Hot Air
Jamie Weinstein / The Daily Caller: What If Jeb Hensarling Conceded Majority Leader Battle To Win The Speaker War?
Scott Wilson / Washington Post:
President Obama took credit in 2012 for withdrawing all troops from Iraq. Today he said something different. — President Obama surprised a few people during a news conference Thursday by claiming that the 2011 decision to withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq, a politically popular move …
Donald Douglas / American Power: Liar-in-Chief Barack Obama Claims #Iraq Troop Withdrawal 'Wasn't a Decision Made by Me...'
Kevin Boyd / Independent Journal Review: 3 Years After Taking Credit For Ending Iraq War, 'Lead From Behind' Obama Tries Out A New Strategy
Bruce McQuain / Questions and Observations: Trying to rewrite history ... again
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: I Hope You're Sitting Down For This. Barack Obama is Re-Writing History on Iraq.
John B. Judis / The New Republic:
Obama Has Two Options on Iraq. Both Are Terrible.
Obama Has Two Options on Iraq. Both Are Terrible.
Discussion: Informed Comment, The Dish, News Desk and American Power
Juan Cole / Informed Comment: Obama Prepares for Drone War in Iraq
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: Obama's Iraq Plan
Amy Davidson / News Desk: Barack Obama and the Three Hundred
Charles Krauthammer / Washington Post: Abdication has a price — Yes, it is true that there was no al-Qaeda …
Fareed Zakaria / Washington Post:
An enclave strategy for Iraq
An enclave strategy for Iraq
Discussion: The Daily Caller, New York Times, Daily Kos and Lawfare
Tristyn Bloom / The Daily Caller: Former CIA Chief: Iraq Doesn't Exist
Georgia Logothetis / Daily Kos: Abbreviated pundit roundup: Iraq, ACA, new GOP leadership and more
Ritika Singh / Lawfare: Today's Headlines and Commentary
The President and Michelle Obama on Work, Family, and Juggling It All — This week, America's foreign policy is dominating the headlines, but it's the White House's second-term domestic agenda that's the focus of our Parade cover story. On Monday, June 23, the President and Mrs. Obama …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo, Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC News, The Raw Story, Politico, PoliticusUSA, The Week, National Review and The Huffington Post
Nicole Lafond / Talking Points Memo: President And First Lady Want Daughters To Work Minimum Wage Jobs
Michelle Hackman / Wall Street Journal: How Michelle Obama Learned to Negotiate on Work-Life Balance
Dana Davidsen / CNN: Obamas: Daughters should experience hard work, minimum wage job
Arlette Saenz / ABC News: Obamas Want Daughters to Work Minimum Wage Jobs
Jonathan Topaz / Politico: Obamas: Daughters should try minimum wage
Jason Easley / PoliticusUSA: President and First Lady Obama Want Their Daughters To Try a Minimum Wage Job
Meghan DeMaria / The Week: Obamas want their daughters to do 'real hard work'
Andrew Johnson / National Review: While Daughters Go Hollywood, Michelle Obama Wants Them to Work Minimum Wage
Dave Boyer / Washington Times:
Obama talks tough to Mexico: Illegal-immigrant children won't get to stay — Tells Peña Nieto their countries must work to halt child surge — President Obama told his Mexican counterpart in a phone call Thursday that immigrants crossing into the U.S. illegally won't qualify …
Discussion: RT, Weasel Zippers, The PJ Tatler, Patterico's Pontifications, American Thinker and The Gateway Pundit
Nickarama / Weasel Zippers: Obama: Children Crossing Into The U.S. Illegally Wouldn't Be Allowed To Stay
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Obama Makes a Token Effort to Stop the Flood at the Border
Dana / Patterico's Pontifications: The Administration Makes Moves To Deter More Minors From Illegally Crossing Into The U.S.
James Oliphant / NationalJournal.com:
Welcome to the White House's Nightmare
Welcome to the White House's Nightmare
Discussion: Washington Post and National Review
Julia Preston / New York Times:
U.S. Plans to Step Up Detention and Deportation of Migrants
U.S. Plans to Step Up Detention and Deportation of Migrants
Discussion: CNN, Los Angeles Times, Politico, BuzzFeed, Hot Air, ThinkProgress, CBS Dallas, Washington Post, The Verge and Fox News
David Rogers / Politico: Flood of child migrants a neglected challenge
John Stanton / BuzzFeed: White House To Announce New Plan For Detention Of Families With Children At Border
Noah Rothman / Hot Air: White House: Maybe our border policies are responsible for the present immigration crisis
Greg Sargent / Washington Post: White House struggles with immigration bind
Chris Welch / The Verge: Obama administration responds to immigrant surge by ramping up detention and deportations
David Wasserman / FiveThirtyEight:
What We Can Learn From Eric Cantor's Defeat — On May 30, 11 days before one of the biggest upsets in modern American politics blocked Majority Leader Eric Cantor's path to speaker of the House, one of his top aides emailed me in an unusually defensive tone.
Discussion: Washington Monthly and Democratic Strategist
Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic Online:
The New Map of the Middle East — So as I was saying.... First, a bit of housekeeping. I'm back at The Atlantic full-time. I'm going to be working mainly on stories for the magazine (I'm thinking of writing something on the case for reparations, for instance), but I'll …
Discussion: The Dish
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: Is it Time To Abolish Iraq? Ctd
Gabriel Malor / The Federalist:
A Basic Primer On The Scott Walker Case For Ignorant Reporters — I'm going to tell you a true story, and then tell you how the news media is covering it. — This is a true story: in 2012, Democratic district attorneys in Wisconsin launched a secret probe known as a John Doe investigation …
Discussion: JSOnline, Daily Kos, NewsBusters, Hot Air, New York Times, Taylor Marsh, Commentary Magazine, ThinkProgress and Althouse
Patrick Marley / JSOnline: Scott Walker goes on offensive, hits back at Doe allegations
David Nir / Daily Kos: How's Walker responding to charges that he's at the center of a 'criminal scheme'? By buying ad time
Tim Graham / NewsBusters: NY Times, WashPost Concoct Scott Walker 'Criminal Scheme' Front-Pagers As They Bury IRS Scoops
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Friendly reminder to the media from Scott Walker: Two different judges have rejected the left's new "scandal" about me
Jonathan S. Tobin / Commentary Magazine: Liberals Are Afraid of Scott Walker
Ann Althouse / Althouse: "Prosecutors accuse Gov. Scott Walker of personally overseeing a sweeping 'criminal scheme …
Washington Post:
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker suspected of coordinating with outside groups
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker suspected of coordinating with outside groups
Discussion: New York Magazine, Prairie Weather, The Moderate Voice and Power Line
Jonathan Chait Follow / New York Magazine: Republican Presidential Candidates Keep Getting Prosecuted
Prairie Weather / The Moderate Voice: Looking forward to this perp walk
John Hinderaker / Power Line: The Latest Scott Walker Smear, Debunked
Joint Statement From the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Justice on the Declassification of Renewal of Collection Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — June 20, 2014 — Earlier this year in a speech at the Department of Justice …
Josh Gerstein / Politico: NSA surveillance program gets 3 more months
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Rick Santorum Explains Why Ronald Reagan Would Be 'Appalled' By Today's GOP — "Rick Santorum Explains Why Ronald Reagan Would Be 'Appalled' By Today's GOP" Share: — Rick Santorum appeared to make the case for greater government involvement during a speech at the Faith & Freedom Coalition on Friday …
Discussion: Hullabaloo
Digby / Hullabaloo: Reagan the populist hero
Eric Lach / Talking Points Memo:
Shadowy Obama Megadonor Indicted On Fraud And Manslaughter Charges — A California grand jury has indicted Kareem Ahmed, a major donor to President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, and 15 of Ahmed's associates in an alleged multimillion-dollar insurance kickback scheme.
Discussion: scpr.org, Weasel Zippers, Mediaite, The Daily Caller and Washington Free Beacon
Nickarama / Weasel Zippers: Obama Megadonor, "Best Friend Of Nancy Pelosi", Indicted On Fraud And Manslaughter Charges
Tina Nguyen / Mediaite: Obama Megadonor Indicted for Fraud, Manslaughter
Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller: A California businessman who has donated over $1 million to Democrats …
M.E. Synon / BREITBART.COM:
RISE IN FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION, INSPECTORS FIND ENTIRE SCHOOL CLASSES VICTIMS — School health services in the small Swedish city of Norrköping have found 60 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) among schoolgirls since March, with evidence of mutilation found in all 30 girls in one class, 28 of the most severe form.
Discussion: Allen B. West
Andrew Moseman / Popular Mechanics:
Harley—Yes, Harley—is Making an Electric Motorcycle — Electric motorcycles have been a niche space for California startups building mean, low-volume machines for buyers who want to save the world on two wheels. That is about to change. Today, Harley-Davidson (yes, that Harley-Davidson …


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The Oldham County sheriff's office is searching for a 75-year-old man last seen in Adrian, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said Tuesday night.
Authorities said the sheriff's office is searching for George Perry Pipes, who was last seen Friday in Adrian wearing a red jacket and denim jeans.
The man has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and an organic brain tumor and walks with a limp, authorities said.
Pipes may be driving a dark gray 2006 Saturn vehicle with a Texas license plate 021-LBY, authorities said.


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In a world first, zookeeper Rohan Cleave captured the amazing hatching process of a critically endangered Lord Howe Island Stick Insect at Melbourne Zoo. The eggs incubate for over 6 months and until now the hatching process has never been witnessed. If you didn't see it you wouldn't believe it could fit in that egg! [Source: Vimeo/The Melbourne Zoo]
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Guyer's Whitaker goes from JV to college prospect
Guyer head coach John Walsh has long been up front about his running back situation this season.
It's the best group he's ever had as a head coach, and with Guyer's history of running the ball effectively, that's quite a statement.
Last Friday, when Guyer met rival Lake Dallas in a key District 5-4A game, the Wildcats were without starting running back D.J. Breedlove and were forced to rely on Richard Whitaker to tote the majority of the team's carries, and that was not a problem.
Whitaker finished with 138 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries in Guyer's 63-13 thrashing of the Falcons. It was the first start of a career that has taken an odd path.
Whitaker, who turned 17 in September, is a young senior. In fact, he was born days apart from Breedlove, who is a junior.
Perhaps that explains Whitaker's slow ascent to the varsity level, where he's playing for the first time this season.
"It's a first for me — I've had plenty of lineman or defensive players play JV as a junior and be all-district as a senior — but it's rare you have a wide receiver, quarterback or running back do that. We saw the talent coming though," Walsh said.
Whitaker, in fact, was on the "B" team as a freshman at Guyer before splitting time as a sophomore on junior varsity and being the featured back for the JV squad as a junior.
This season, he's been thrust into important reps at the varsity level and has shined. He's the second-leading rusher on the team behind quarterback Jerrod Heard with 595 yards and nine touchdowns. He had four rushing scores in a win over Trophy Club Byron Nelson two weeks ago after Breedlove went down early with an ankle injury that forced him to miss last week's game against Lake Dallas.
So it's been quite a couple of weeks for Whitaker, who has exploded onto the scene after getting a pretty even split in carries with Breedlove through the first five games of the year.
"It's been pretty exciting," Whitaker said. "I feel pretty good knowing that I can finally get people's attention and I'm not just a second-stringer. I can step up to that level and compete."
The reason Breedlove and Whitaker have been such a good combination for Guyer's backfield is the fact that they have varied running styles. Whitaker, who's taller, is more of a long-striding, downhill runner, while Breedlove is the shifty, elusive runner.
"The good thing about watching him [Whitaker] run is he'll make contact with someone and he's always going to fall forward about three or four yards," said running backs coach Oschlor Flemming. "He likes to deliver a blow. He's usually the hammer, not the nail. … He doesn't have the size of a big back, but he plays like one."
While he might have entered the season viewed by outsiders as Breedlove's backup, Whitaker has quickly debunked any such thoughts.
And while Walsh and his staff knew they had a talented back in Whitaker, they still needed to see what he could do under the bright lights of varsity football.
"We truly believed that they could complement each other 50-50," Walsh said. "There was still a question on that being JV ball, though. How would he react on playing on Friday nights? Would he look as effective? And the answer is yes. He's passed all the tests."
With Breedlove likely to return from his one-game absence Friday against Wichita Falls Rider, Whitaker will still be very much in the mix, like he has been all season.
"The word 'backup' doesn't fit him," Heard said. "When he gets on the field, what he does is big-time. He's improved a lot."
Having two quality runners in the backfield is a good problem to have, Flemming said.
He referred back to the 2010 season, when Guyer lost in the Class 5A Division II state championship game with a true workhorse running back in Treavon Walton.
This year, Flemming knows he has more capable players who are ready to be called upon, and that includes sophomore Anthony Taylor, who scored three touchdowns in his varsity debut against Lake Dallas.
"We plan on having a 16-game season, so we have to have two guys to get the job done," Flemming said. "Back in 2010, I had Treavon, and come Week 13 or 14 we were patching him together just trying to get him through the game. That's the biggest advantage of having two guys to rely on."
It also helps Whitaker and Breedlove feed off each other's success.
"It helps us practice and play harder," Whitaker said. "You could say it is a friendly competition because when he scores it drives me to go score too."
Now that he's succeeding at a high level for one of the state's premier 4A programs, Whitaker has gone from a B-teamer as a freshman to a guy who could suddenly find himself earning a scholarship to play college football, as he's garnered plenty of interest from coaches coming to look at other players.
Walsh told Flemming to go ahead and start putting together a highlight film on his "No. 2 back" just for that reason, and Flemming was happy to do it.
"It's great. You get into this job not for the money, but for the kids," Flemming said. "And to see a kid go from a B-team kid to JV and work his way to maybe getting a scholarship, that's why you do the job. That's the satisfaction of being a coach — watching a kid grow up like that.
"Good things happen to good people sometimes. He's put his time in, and now his time is paying off."
When asked why he didn't considering switching schools to have a better chance to play before his senior year, the soft-spoken, humble Whitaker fired back without hesitation.
"I just liked being here," Whitaker said. "People who didn't play football, and even some that did on JV, were like, 'you should move schools because you're not going to get playing time.' I said, 'No, I'm going to stay here. I'm going to work instead of just having it given to me.'
"I felt like I could get better by staying here."
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Samsung ramps venture efforts, Valley office
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Other VCs welcomed Samsung and Sohn.
"Samsung is on the right track, thinking strategically with a 10-year horizon and if they stay on track they will have an impact in every financially important market segment," said Atiq Raza, a serial entrepreneur with Khosla Ventures.
"Young Sohn is a great addition, and getting Shankar Chandran (the former general partner of Panorama Ventures) to head the $100 million seed fund was a great move by Sohn," Raza added.
Samsung joins high-tech companies including chip vendors from Intel on down who have long maintained venture and seed funds to nurture their ecosystems and act as lighthouses for possible mergers.
"Our approach is longer term," said Sohn. "We are very proud of being very patient and oriented on physics and materials because if you solve those issues you can have tremendous leadership long term."
The new center has far fewer than 100 employees now, but is hiring with a special focus on technology fellows. It will launch later this year a $10 million SamsungCreate challenge, a broad contest open to everyone from engineers to artists and students from high school on up.
Sohn started his career at Intel, where he spent 10 years. He was co-president of hard-disk maker Quantum Corp. for six years and served as president of Agilent. Sohn also served as chief executive of Inphi Corp., a comms chip startup that received funding from Samsung and went public in 2010.
Separately, Samsung is ramping up another center in nearby Palo Alto, focused on media and content. The group will unveil its plans soon, Sohn said.
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So, has anyone ever seen the rear disc/rotor crack between the cooling holes? My 78 R100RS has cracks between almost every set of holes going center outwards. I had a rear bearing fail on my way home from the Stanley Stomp. The bearing failure seems to have been caused by a failed seal that let water into the wheel when I had to ride through a creek to get to the camp. I had no indication that I had a problem until I was slowing down to pull into a roadside attraction and heard a sound like I was dragging something. Of course the trip ended at that point. Fast forward, got the wheel into the shop for new bearings and seals and the mechanic pointed out the cracks. Freaked me out. What could cause the cracks? That's my question. Of course I checked my front discs very carefully and thankfully no issues. Any thoughts? 125000 miles by the way. Same with the bearings. Just lubed every tire change.
I'm in the market for a new/gently used brake rotor. (Same part # as the front disc by the way).


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Think about all the times you hop on the web. You know, to check Facebook, send out a tweet, catch a quick video, send an email.
If the Office of The California State Controller is right, a quick web search is all it takes to actually find out that you have money (or property) coming to you. As in, right now.
GoBankingRates.com says one in ten of us is owed money by the US Government. This type of thing comes around every year, it seems, and every year some people are able to track money down.
Go Banking Rates, which is a business trying to pair users with interest rates, says its guide (seen here: Click here to see the full guide to claiming missing money) will make it easy to track down what might legally be yours.
In addition, the State Controller is also out this morning with a web-based way to track down unclaimed property. Controller John Chiang claims that it's also now easier, thanks to the web, to track down and find property that you may own.
Yes, there's a link for that, too: http://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html
Does this work? We've always been a little skeptical, but if nothing else, tracking down a lost IRS refund or something that may have been left to you by a long lost relative can't hurt, right? And maybe your next web search will, as Google always teases, make you "feel lucky."
Scott can be tracked, without money, on Twitter: @scottbudman