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Early Friday morning Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatullah Ali Khamenei launched the elections with a ceremonial display of civic duty. In front of a gathering of select Iranian and foreign media, this, the most recognized man in Iran, whose face adorns everything from billboards to hotel lobbies to shop windows across the country, flourished his ID card to receive his ballot. He pressed his index finger to a pad of indelible ink, wrote the names of his preferred candidates — city council elections are held in tandem with the presidential vote — into the blanks, and, to a cicada chorus of clicking camera shutters, dropped the ballots into sealed translucent boxes. Then he paused in front of the microphones set up for the occasion. Foreign governments wanted to sabotage Iran's elections by encouraging people to stay away from the polls, he said. He had even heard that an American government official did not accept that Iran's elections were democratic. "I say, to hell with you." Then he exhorted his nation to vote, a sign of defiance for those who would undermine Iran.
In the weeks running up to the Iranian election—the first since the still-disputed 2009 election and its explosive aftermath—the country's leadership has equated voting with patriotism. Khamenei, as the country's most revered religious leader, has eschewed endorsing a candidate, but time and again he has urged people to the polls. "A vote for any of these candidates is a vote for the Islamic Republic. It's a vote of confidence in the system," he said at a rally on June 4. On June 12, he told the nation that a high turnout on Friday "would dash the enemies' hopes."
(MORE: Iran Election: Reformers Gain Momentum in Final Days of Campaign)
A low turnout, however, could just as easily undermine the government's claim that Iran's Islamic political system—a hybrid theocracy that pairs an elected president with a supreme religious leader who has the final say on all matters, secular and religious—is embraced by the people. There are some 50 million eligible voters in Iran, and while government officials and local media outlets boasted of high turnouts, there is no way to independently verify the numbers going to the polls. In rural areas, rumors spread that those who did not vote would see their subsidies cut. In the capital, however, most government officials linked voting with patriotic duty.
And people responded. By mid-morning polling stations across Tehran were busy. Voters waited in line patiently, more resigned than animated. Some had not even chosen their candidates by the time they picked up their ballots. "I have not yet decided," said teacher Ghazia Moussavi, wrapped in the voluminous black chador of the extremely religious. "I will vote for whoever follows our Leader," she said, meaning Khamenei. In other stations, small groups huddled together around their ballots, weighing their options before committing their collective decision to paper.
Six candidates are in the running, hand selected by Iran's 12-person Guardian Council. The council, led by Khamenei, rejected hundreds of would-be candidates, including former president Hashemi Rafsanjani, who served two presidential terms from 1989-97. The council never made it clear why Rafsanjani was not eligible to run this time, but most voters seemed resigned to the council's decision. "I am sure they had their reasons," says 22-year-old university student Shayhan Sharif, before obliquely suggesting that Rafsanjani, a popular moderate, might have been deemed too much a threat for a leadership that has taken a conservative turn over the past eight years.
(MORE: Iran's Election: Three Battle It Out as Islamic Republic Heads to the Polls)
Of the six candidates, only one, Hassan Rouhani, is considered a moderate. The rest are conservatives, including the two front-runners, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Tehran's current mayor. At polling stations conservative voters seemed equally divided between Qalibaf and Jalili, raising the possibility of a split vote and raising Rouhani's chances. (If no candidate gets a majority, the vote will go to a runoff next week.)
But Rouhani faces a far more powerful competitor: voter apathy. Iran's educated urban youth are still smarting from the fallout from the 2009 election, when their preferred candidate, the charismatic reformist Mir-Hossein Moussavi, lost to incumbent Mahmud Ahmadinejad. Many suspected fraud and millions took to the streets, only to face a brutal crackdown that saw scores killed and thousands detained and beaten. Four years on, many members of Moussavi's so-called "green movement" say they will register their protest by not voting. "Why should I vote?" says 26-year old civil engineer Arash, who asked to go by one name given the sensitivity of his statements. "After what happened in 2009, I see no reason to trust the system. It is my duty for freedom to not vote in a semi-dictatorship. My vote will give it false legitimacy. This is not a democracy, so there is no point in voting."
This is the kind of thinking that has kept Vandad Ahmadian, a 32-year-old cinematographer who volunteers for the Rouhani campaign, up at night. For the past two weeks he has stalked former Moussavi voters at birthday parties and restaurants and family gatherings to convince them to vote. "All these people who don't want to vote, they are Rouhani's natural constituency," he says. If they don't vote, it would mean that the conservatives win. "So we are telling them, don't make a protest by not voting, make your protest by voting for Rouhani." Iranians may argue whether this election is legitimate or not, but in the end their future still depends on the outcome, says Ahmadian. "It's still better to make a choice, rather than have one made for you."


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Three seniors lead the way for Warriors' track
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Peabody-Burns track and field head coach Brian Lightner is taking a patient, cautious approach in his third season at the helm for the Warriors.
For instance, the most important meet for him is the Wheat State League meet May 9 in Goessel.
"The majority of the team will be done after league," Lightner said. "Seventy-five to 80 percent of the team is done."
Lightner will only take a few athletes to the regional meet May 17 because it costs the district money for every entry and because he wants the athletes who are going to take the event seriously.
"It's about getting to state," he said.
For the few Warriors heading to regionals, Lightner will modify their practice regimens to make sure they are in the best condition. That may mean giving athletes more rest or pushing them even harder.
One example of this is senior thrower Lucas Larsen. Lightner said Larsen peaked too early last season in the discus. The normal progression for a thrower is to have strong times at the beginning of the year, tire in the middle of the season, apply rest, and then have the distances ramp up in time for league and regional meets.
Another coaching point for Larsen is to pinpoint which throw is his best that season. At different times in his high school career, he has excelled in each throw: javelin, discus, and shot put. Shot put has been the most consistent.
Regardless, Larsen is the captain of the throws team, one of the Warriors' senior leaders, and a lock to go to regionals. Seniors Seth Topham and Zach Preheim are Larsen's counterparts on the track.
Lightner said Topham is more vocal than Preheim but that both seniors will be important to lead a boys' track team made up primarily of sophomores and freshmen. There are 20 boys out for the team. They both compete in the hurdles with Preheim specializing in the 300-meter hurdles.
Topham was a state qualifier in the high jump last season, placing sixth at the state meet. His personal best jump was 6 feet.
Topham and Preheim are joined on the track by returning letter winners sophomore Michael George, junior Christian Chastain, and sophomore Braxton Kyle. George and Kyle are candidates to join Preheim on relay teams. Lightner said George improved every meet last season in his first year.
Kyle also high jumps and throws javelin. Chastain is a distance runner for the Warriors.
Larsen leads a strong group of throwers. Senior Jayden Miller placed in the top five in the shot put at the Wheat State meet last year. Fellow senior Adam Sheffler specializes in the discus. He plans to throw every implement. Sophomore Colten Terronez should throw every device.
The Warriors have one female thrower this season, senior Kortney Foth who plans to throw shot put, javelin, and discus.
"She's our first girl thrower in three years," Lightner said.
It's a bit lonelier on the entire PBHS girls' squad with only seven girls out for the team.
Sophomores Kenzie Young and Carlee Wentworth are the only returning letter winners for the team. Young ran the distance events for the Warriors last season. Wentworth ran relays and threw the javelin.
Senior Brandee Burnett is also out for the team after not participating in track the previous two seasons. Lightner was not sure where Burnett would fit into the team; it was a possibility she would run sprints.
The Warriors begin the season at 4:30 p.m. April 2 at the Herington Central Kansas Track League meet. Peabody will host a meet April 9. Important meets for the Warriors are consecutive outings at the James Thomas Invitational in Hillsboro on April 26, competing against strong 3A and 4A competition, and the Herington Invitational meet May 2.


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WESTMORELAND - Vernon-Verona-Sherrill's boys volleyball team remained in first place in the league with a 27-25, 22-25, 25-18, 25-16 win against Westmoreland on Thursday. Jarrett Durrant and Jake Bitz teamed for 17 kills and Devin Vallee had 13 assists to lead the Red Devils (6-1, 11-3).
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Sewin' and Stuffin'
Here's a cool 13 x 17 inch one:
Then, yesterday I didn't have much time, but wanted to sew something so I made a miniature checkerboard 8 inches square, but with 64 3/4 inch pieces:
You might actually be able to play checkers too if you use different colored popcorn for pieces. LOL
Then....................wa-la! Something many of you have been waiting for:
Yup, the new patterns are done and waiting to be sold. And I have plenty:
The pattern includes both lap sizes and 40 inch square baby quilt size and can be adapted for smaller things too once you realize the procedure. It's really simple and you will love it! Actually, my quilt shop talked me into writing this pattern because many of their customers couldn't figure out the simple solution when my quilts were in that gallery showing a few weeks ago.
Just like always, when I release a new pattern, these will be on "special" for all of July at a reduced price of $10 and I will pay the shipping right to your door. I take paypal or will wait for a check once you get the pattern so there is no reason you can't have one as early as next week. Send your request to: firstname.lastname@example.com with your name and address and how many you might want. I can't wait to "talk" to you! Thank you ever so much! I know some of you have been waiting for this one, and I'm pretty sure that this is going to be "it" for this year. Nothing else is swimming around in my head bursting to get out! LOL Happy sewing, my friends!
17 comments:
- Stray Stitches said...
Your doll quilts are adorable. The red & white really plays with the eyes and the pieces are so tiny!! Congrats on getting your pattern into print :)
- July 1, 2011 at 5:16 AM
- Wendy said...
Carol, your quilts are adorable! May have to go pattern shopping again ;) Congratulations!!
- July 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM
- Judy said...
Your doll quilts are wonderful with the bright colors!
- July 1, 2011 at 6:17 AM
- Quiet Quilter said...
Congrats on the pattern...and your doll quilts are so bright and cheery...of course, that is because you are, also....
- July 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM
- karen said...
I sent you an email to order your "Easy Wonky Square" pattern - so excited!!!
- July 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM
- What Comes Next? said...
Great job Carol! Although I find it hard to believe there is nothing "bursting to come out" Give it a day or two, or maybe even a half hour, and I bet you'll have a dozen more pattern ideas!
- July 1, 2011 at 9:29 AM
- Teje said...
I want to make quilts for dolls, too! But I don't have a daughter - not even a doll ...
I love that quilt! You have always so wonderful ideas for a pattern and great eye for beautiful colours to match together!
Thank you for an enjoyable moment!
xxx Teje
- July 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- Rachaeldaisy said...
Ohh Gorgeous dolls quilts!! The rainbow one is a sweetie! And what a fun idea of playing checkers with popcorn! Congratulations on your new pattern! I love the photo with lots of them!!
- July 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM
- lulu said...
Hi Carol - another gorgeous quilt ... keep them coming!! Just love popping into your site to see whats new
- July 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM
- Sonia said...
Awesome little quilts!!
Have a great weekend!
God bless and keep you,
- July 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM
- Poppyprint said...
Your doll quilts are just so you, Carol! I can spot them a mile away. I love it that you have such a strong sense of style and sew what you like! Congrats on your new pattern, too!
- July 1, 2011 at 9:42 PM
- Grethe said...
Great wonkey pattern!
Great black little quilt!
- July 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- Rettabug said...
Congratulations Carol on another pattern production! Its SEW YOU!! Wild & Wonky....and colorful, too!
I really like that first quilt in this post, too. Very cool. *big grin*
- July 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM
- Madame Samm said...
they look much larger in a pic...that is the best part of your quilts..they are larger than life...sew appealing to me...x
and ps...great news new pattern...x
- July 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Congratulations on your great pattern!
And how sweet of you the be an angel in advance!
- July 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM
How do I purchase patterns for my shop?
- August 24, 2012 at 11:18 AM
- carol said...
If you would like to purchase patterns, my e-mail is listed in my "About Me" section. Thanks!
- August 24, 2012 at 11:36 AM


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I's common knowledge that calcium and vitamin D are crucial to maintaining strong bones, but exercise also plays an important role.
In study published in February's issue of the Journal of Strength Training, Pam Hinton, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology in the MU College of Environmental Sciences, examined bone densities in men ages 21 to 45 who maintained regular cycling, weight lifting and running routines.
The results of the study indicate areas of the body that get exercised the most have higher bone densities. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the most commonly broken bones are the hip, the spine and the wrist. A full-body workout following the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations of three to five weight-bearing and two to three resistance-training workouts per week is crucial in preserving bone density and protecting against fractures like these.
Hinton's research was based on the theory that bone mass increases when exposed to pressure to prevent fracture.
In the study, those who cycled or lifted weights had more lean muscle mass, which contributes to bone density.
"If your skeleton has to carry around a lot of extra weight, it has to be stronger," Hinton said.
Furthermore, lifting weights or cycling causes the muscles to contract around the bone, which further contributes to bone density by stressing the bone.
But the cyclists and the weight lifters differed in the distribution of bone density.
Because cyclists primarily use their lower bodies, the bones in their legs and hips were denser than the bones in their upper bodies. The weight lifters, meanwhile, had the highest whole-body bone density.
"It can be very site-specific," Hinton said.
Though the runners in the study didn't have as much muscle mass as the cyclists and weight lifters, they had higher bone densities because their bones absorbed more impact, particularly in the legs, hips and spine, Hinton said.
The runners' relative lack of muscle mass might have further contributed to their bone density because muscles absorb impact, lessening the impact on the bone.
The study participants' high bone densities can be attributed to their dedication to exercise. To qualify for the study, participants had to work out a minimum of six hours a week for the past two years.
"The importance of exercise or mechanical loading of the skeleton becomes very obvious when you look at the effects of weightlessness," Hinton said.
Astronauts in space or patients on bed rest tend to lose bone density in a short period of time because, like muscles, bones start to atrophy with disuse, Hinton said.
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August 28, 2011
Robert A. Doll
[Note: This is the syndicated L.A. Times puzzle. It does not appear in the actual newspaper, but is available for free at cruciverb.com.]
Theme: "Fish Heads" — Take the first word of each theme entry and add FISH to get a type of fish.
- 23A: Constant threat, metaphorically (SWORD OF DAMOCLES).
- 33A: Confederate Memorial Carving site (STONE MOUNTAIN).
- 42A: Pianist who claimed to have invented jazz (JELLY ROLL MORTON).
- 71A: Doomed duo (STAR-CROSSED LOVERS).
- 97A: Esso ad phrase (TIGER IN YOUR TANK).
- 105A: Light dessert (ANGEL FOOD CAKE).
- 123A: Source of spy movie suspense (CAT AND MOUSE GAME).
I had a couple more things to say about the theme, but it's hard to concentrate with that demon fish staring at me. I do remember that SWORD OF DAMOCLES and STAR-CROSSED LOVERS were my favorites.
- 7A: Dirty dog (SCALAWAG). Great entry! Would you rather be called a "scalawag" or a "varmint"?
- 23A: Constant threat, metaphorically (SWORD OF DAMOCLES). I'm betting that most of you know the source of this phrase. If not, check it out here: Sword of Damocles.
- 25A: Inscribed pillar (STELA). I'm going to link to the Crosswordese 101 entry for STELE because as far as I can tell, STELA & STELE are interchangeable.
- 30A: Russian communications acronym since 1992 (ITAR). Information Telegraphy Agency of Russia. Sounds like something from the '50s, not the '90s.
- 50A: Yellow-fever mosquito (AEDES). I haven't seen this one in ages. Old-school crosswordese
- 76A: Tiberius' villa at Sperlonga included one (GROTTO). I love the specificity of this clue, even though I know nothing about Tiberius' villa or its bitchin' grotto.
- 111A: Aardwolf's diet (INSECTS). Everyone knows that aardvarks eat insects, but I thought an aardwolf would eat something more challenging. I mean, it's a wolf, right? OK, let's see what Wikipedia has to say: "It is related to hyenas, but unlike its relatives, it does not hunt large prey. It feeds mainly on termites and can eat more than 200,000 in a single night, using its long, sticky tongue to collect them." I take it all back. Aardwolves are awesome!
- 2D: Alamo hero (BOWIE). I was going to make a joke about David Bowie being at the Alamo, but I didn't want anyone to have to correct me in the comments. It was former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn who fought and died there.
- 72D: Almond __: candy (ROCA). One of my favorites. And great for destroying your dental work.
Free Themeless puzzle. Brad's put together a fabulous grid, and there are two ways to play. You can solve with the extra-challenging "Crunchy" clues or the easier "Smooth" clues. My advice is to print out both sets. See how far you can get with the Crunchy clues, and then sneak a peek at the Smooth clues when you get stuck.
Everything — 1A: Building supports (I-BEAMS); 7A: Dirty dog (SCALAWAG); 15A: Calyx part (SEPAL); 20A: Sarge, e.g. (NON-COM); 21A: Drive off (ALIENATE); 22A: Said in an ugly way (SNIDE); 23A: Constant threat, metaphorically (SWORD OF DAMOCLES); 25A: Inscribed pillar (STELA); 26A: Floor square (TILE); 27A: Is deceptive, in a way (LIES); 28A: Nile reptile (ASP); 30A: Russian communications acronym since 1992 (ITAR); 31A: Vacation area (SEASIDE); 33A: Confederate Memorial Carving site (STONE MOUNTAIN); 39A: German article (DER); 40A: Healthy as __ (AN OX); 41A: Do goo (GEL); 42A: Pianist who claimed to have invented jazz (JELLYROLL MORTON); 50A: Yellow-fever mosquito (AEDES); 54A: Bullfight cry (OLÉ OLÉ); 55A: __-de-France (ILE); 56A: Get the better of (ONE-UP); 58A: Watch (EYE); 59A: Controversial orchard spray (ALAR); 60A: Comic Carvey (DANA); 62A: "On His Blindness" poet (MILTON); 64A: River to the Rhein (AARE); 65A: Places to pick up cats (NAPES); 67A: "La Loge" artist (RENOIR); 69A: Deep-seated (INBRED); 71A: Doomed duo (STAR-CROSSED LOVERS); 76A: Tiberius' villa at Sperlonga included one (GROTTO); 78A: Current events? (EDDIES); 79A: Dabbling ducks (TEALS); 82A: Hot stuff (LAVA); 83A: 1951 Lanza role (CARUSO); 87A: Early '60s Polo Grounds team, nowadays (JETS); 89A: "Dragonwyck" author Seton (ANYA); 90A: Island strings (UKE); 91A: Country estate (MANOR); 92A: In place of (FOR); 93A: Trojan War counselor (NESTOR); 95A: Land in old Rome (TERRA); 97A: Esso ad phrase (TIGER IN YOUR TANK); 101A: Amsterdam street adornment (ELM); 103A: Results (ENDS); 104A: "Oz" airer (HBO); 105A: Light dessert (ANGELFOOD CAKE); 111A: Aardwolf's diet (INSECTS); 116A: Apply in a slapdash way (DAUB); 117A: Wood on a diamond? (ASH); 118A: Peek-__ (A-BOO); 120A: Seed pod (ARIL); 121A: Literally, "to God" (ADIOS); 123A: Source of spy movie suspense (CAT-AND-MOUSE GAME); 129A: Irritating (PESKY); 130A: Places for duds (ARMOIRES); 131A: Made square (EVENED); 132A: Head lock (TRESS); 133A: Foolhardy (RECKLESS); 134A: Ones who excite devils? (DARERS); 1D: MIT and others (INSTS.); 2D: Alamo hero (BOWIE); 3D: __ Gay: WWII plane (ENOLA); 4D: Plots that may be developed (ACRES); 5D: In style (MOD); 6D: Existed in a suppressed state (SMOLDERED); 7D: "Smooth Operator" singer (SADE); 8D: Word with act or action (CLASS); 9D: Draw a bead (AIM); 10D: Denebola's constellation (LEO); 11D: Mandela's org. (ANC); 12D: __-Mart Stores, Inc. (WAL); 13D: TV group with B.A. Baracus and Hannibal Smith (A-TEAM); 14D: Bas-relief medium (GESSO); 15D: Barbecue sound (SSS); 16D: Authorize (ENTITLE); 17D: St. Peter's Basilica masterpiece (PIETA); 18D: Dwight's two-time opponent (ADLAI); 19D: Get wind (of) (LEARN); 24D: '80s Pontiac (FIERO); 29D: Curly-tailed dog (PUG); 32D: Poem of everyday life (IDYL); 34D: Hardly racy (TAME); 35D: Notable 1969 bride (ONO); 36D: "The world will little note, __ long remember, what we say here": Lincoln (NOR); 37D: Heap praises on (EXTOL); 38D: Ebb's relative (NEAP); 42D: Shaw title saint (JOAN); 43D: Cinders of old comics (ELLA); 44D: Vaults (LEAPS OVER); 45D: Lynn from Kentucky (LORETTA); 46D: Titanic, e.g. (LINER); 47D: Grassy plain (LLANO); 48D: Can. province (ONT.); 49D: Con opener (NEO); 51D: Hopeful letter opener (DEAR SANTA); 52D: Rochester's love (EYRE); 53D: __ money (SEED); 57D: TCU part: Abbr. (UNIV.); 61D: S part (ARC); 62D: Botch (MISDO); 63D: Plenty mad (IRED); 64D: Up with, with "of" (ABREAST); 66D: Remained (SAT); 68D: Psych ending (-OSES); 70D: Surfing site (NET); 72D: Almond __: candy (ROCA); 73D: Tangy mustard (DIJON); 74D: On one's guard (LEERY); 75D: Düsseldorf direction (OST); 76D: Oversupply (GLUT); 77D: Croupier's tool (RAKE); 80D: City about 200 miles from Marseille (LYON); 81D: Cutty __: Scotch (SARK); 84D: Aardvark's tidbit (ANT); 85D: "Vive le __!" (ROI); 86D: More than suggested (URGED); 88D: Like a 29-Down (SNUB-NOSED); 91D: Shopping venue (MALL); 92D: Hall of Fame catcher Carlton (FISK); 94D: Libido symbol (EROS); 96D: Nikes alternative (REEBOKS); 98D: Something besides the ltr. (ENC.); 99D: Nutritional stat (RDA); 100D: Sch. in Athens (OHIO U.); 102D: Writer's deg. (MFA); 105D: Show flexibility (ADAPT); 106D: Perennial '90s-'00s presidential candidate (NADER); 107D: False front (GUISE); 108D: One may be present when an envelope is opened (OSCAR); 109D: Midwest hub (O'HARE); 110D: Chair designer Charles (EAMES); 112D: Anxious (EAGER); 113D: Film set contraption (CRANE); 114D: Track official (TIMER); 115D: They may follow teams (SLEDS); 119D: Honcho (BOSS); 122D: Procedure: Abbr. (SYS.); 124D: Cinephile's TV choice (TMC); 125D: Hunky-dory (A-OK); 126D: Nothing at all (NIL); 127D: Doctor of music? (DRE); 128D: Stowe girl (EVA).


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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Panthers should franchise DE Johnson
Franchise Charles Johnson.
If the choices are Johnson, center Ryan Kalil and RB DeAngelo Williams and I'm the Panthers, I certainly want to keep all three and hope I can do so.
But if I can only make one of those a near-certainty by franchising him, I'll go with Johnson and here are my 3 reasons why.
1) He plays such a significant position. Having a pass-rushing defensive end is huge, and if you teamed him with Auburn DT Nick Fairley as the No.1 pick, that'd be a heck of a twosome to start your defensive line with. Johnson had 11.5 sacks last season and even though he knew he was playing in a contract year, so what? He still had 11.5 sacks. I don't think he will suddenly get fat and lazy once he gets paid.
Incidentally, I think the Panthers should either draft Fairley or trade the No.1 pick, as I've written before -- I like Fairley a touch more than Clemson's Da'Quan Bowers. But that assumes Panthers keep Johnson, so they already have a guy similar to Bowers on line.
2) As for DeAngelo, I love the way that guy plays. Tough, strong, effective. But Carolina is blessed with two other very good backs in Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson. I still think DeAngelo as a runner is the best of all of them, but it's fairly close at this point. It's the one position Carolina has extreme depth, so I wouldn't franchise DeAngelo -- would just take the chance on signing him back in the open market.
3) As for Kalil, he's a smart, strong player. But I think Carolina can get him back -- Kalil has always struck me as a reasonable guy, and like Jordan Gross, I think he would ultimately like to stay in Carolina and will make that happen. Could be wrong, but if they lose someone it's better that it's a center than a pass-rushing DE.
Put it this way. If these three players all hit the open market, Johnson is going to draw the most interest. That's not the only reason you would use a franchise tag on someone, but it gives you a sense of what other teams are thinking.
Bottom line: Try hard to keep all three of these guys, but franchise Charles Johnson to make sure you keep him.
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Blah, blah, blah. Jerry will take whatever is the cheapest option. That is a sure thing. It amazes me that anyone still thinks this guy cares about the product. He has done nothing in the last 3 years that would lead any reasonable person to draw that conclusion.
- February 22, 2011 at 10:17 AM
RYAN is who they franchise.....
and welcome the kid from Clemson!!!
peppers who?
- February 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM
what's it matter what WE want Jerry to do... I'm willing to bet he doesn't franchise any of them cause he's a cheap SOB and wants to "be an example" to the rest of the owners as to how not to spend money...
Jerry is killing the franchise and stealing money from the fans at the same time. People should boycott businesses of ALL of the Panthers' owners (including minority owners) in an effort to show them we won't stand for their blatant theft. If the minority owners lose business and money, maybe they'll decide to do something about Jerry from the inside of the organization.
- February 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Michael Konen said...
I completely agree. Of course we want Williams too but you definitely have to look at the depth here. Go after Johnson.
- February 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM
We should have plenty of room under the salary cap to resign all three!
- February 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM
why do fans think Big Cat is just cheap for the sake of being cheap?
When the CBA gets resolved, we will see a difference in spending.
Before 2009 Big Cat was never cheap. It is all about the CBA people. Can't you all see that. It is so 5 minutes ago to call Big Cat cheap. get over yourselves people.
- February 22, 2011 at 1:02 PM
- Lech112 said...
It's not going to be Williams.
Report: Carolina Panthers not franchising RB DeAngelo Williams
- February 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Scott, for once I agree with you, although for slightly different reasons. Yes, the depth at RB makes franchising Williams impractical. The two weakest spots on the roster are the lines. The offensive line is the worst ever assembled in the history of football, and Kalil is PART OF THE PROBLEM. I don't care that he was an all-pro in '09. Last year he couldn't block a grade-school D-lineman with 2 broken legs. If someone else is stupid enough to sign him for big money, let him walk.
Our D-line is weak, but Johnson is part of the solution. Our DTs were non-existent and that's where Fairley comes in. If you're not happy with Brayton & Brown, draft some DE talent later in the draft to push them.
- February 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- Jim said...
I think you are all wrong. Franchise Claussen. God forbid if we lose him. We may never win a game next year!!
- February 22, 2011 at 2:52 PM
espn.com is reporting that the Panthers have franchised Kalil.
- February 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Mike Goodson is not a good RB Scott. He's an overachiever with avg talent.
Don't ever get into scouting.
- February 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Why are Panthers fans SOOOOO stupid. I am glad that Jerry does not make moves based on fan input, or we would be 2-14 EVERY YEAR.
In our existance, we have typically been the highest spending. We may not keep up with Washington and Dallas, but we are usually using every penny of the cap.
We may have been low this past year, but that is all. We have spent freely, and the only reasonable complaint that can be levied is that sometimes we spend foolishly.
These same morons will be singing the praises of Mr. R when the new collective bargaining agreement leaves us in the best position to win in the years to come.
- February 22, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Good call Fowler.
- February 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Just wait till the pictures come out of Jimmy Clausen and his boyfriend -
See how the fanbase reacts to this---
- February 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM
On another note is it any surprise Soreheadsen wants a felon as 1st pick who is a cocky felon lying cheat? Somebody bitchslap that pizzaface. Go see a dermatologist boy.
Yea Newtons a felon. A 1500 laptop? In Florida any theft over 300 bucks is a felony. Lucky for him they kicked him off the team and out of school. Daddy Cecil who played for the Dallas Cowboys selling him to Auburn for big bucks is telltale and laughable.
Jesus Christ where do they get dolts like Soreheadsen who actually makes a felon look decent?
- February 24, 2011 at 9:40 AM
The vanilla QB position in under attack in the NFL by the sports media and players who make no bones about it. The only vanilla offense left these days is the QB and kicker anyway but thats changing. The union will see to that.
These same ones demand Richardson pick QB felon Newton and sending signals to Rivera who as a player knows the OL will block for him. Vanilla QBs are targeted in the NFL these days and clearly Clausen or Moore got no blocking due to thug SS. It was a set up.
Jake got blocking because SS liked him but thats over now. If Rivera hires Newton you can rest assured there will be no missed blocks. Its a shame because the best QBs are vanilla not chocolate.
- February 25, 2011 at 7:36 AM


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howardbarr necesitaba un nuevo diseño de papelería y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 162 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
I have been a hairdresser for 30 years. My career has been an exciting one, having taken me from London to LA and New York. My life is a little more subdued and I live in Toronto with my family.
When I owned my own salon my clients would constantly complain that the weather (usually rain) was going to destroy their hairstyle. I was frustrated along with them, for I had nothing available to offer them to solve this problem. There have been cheap plastic bonnets that look very grandmotherly and of course umbrellas, which don't really work that well in driving rain.
Unencumbered by business obligations I have gone about developing a stylish rain hat that has a unique pocket at the back into which the bulk of the hair goes. This protects the hair completely and does not flatten the style. The hat is currently being patented and fine tuned for production.
It will be made from an environmentally friendly waterproof fabric created from from discarded coconut shells.
The hat is crush-able and will fold neatly into itself and become a small pack onto which the logo etc will be printed. No other packaging is anticipated. When folded it will look very much like the fold-able tote bags we see for sale at grocery stores.
The product will be shipped in packs of 20 and should be able to be displayed in a counter-top box. The logo will be printed on this as well.
This product will initially be targeted towards ladies hair salons and their clients. This could be expanded with demand to drugstores or apparel stores. Either way it should appeal to females of any AGE and ETHNIC group.
It should be thought of as a spontaneous purchase reflected in the retail price below $20.
The hat has an esoteric almost retro feel about it when it is worn, however it should be marketable to all age and ethnic groups.
The existing competitive product is a cheap PVC bonnet that hasn't changed it's design or packaging for forty years and does not appeal to a younger demographic. In fact most salons do not even offer them for this reason. Visuals should reflect a newer more modern image but not alienate potential users because of age. Likewise, if the image is too retro it could potentially alienate younger buyers.
I need a Business Card and Letterhead & Return Address Labels
My current Logo is attached. I am quite happy with the logo however i have discovered that the smaller print tag "Style Waterproof" does not print effectively as it will be silk screened in white onto the black fabric. I have decided to lose the tag altogether. Obviously the text has to be changed to accommodate this.
I am happy with the ICON. Feel free to reposition this if you wish.
Feel free to be creative with use of watermarks which I believe would be great for the product.
My business card should be two sided.
Side one should have the logo and http://www.raindiva.com
the other side should contain the following info;
Rain Diva Waterproof Headgear.
Howard Barr
232 Palmerston Avenue
tel 416 880 6177
fax 416 203 0581
email firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's a lot of info so edit this how you wish (I.e. put "t" instead of tel). You decide. It doesn't have to be in this order either.


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Firebug 1.7.1b2Friday, April 29th, 2011
getfirebug.com has Firebug 1.7.1b2 + Chromebug 1.7.1b2
This the last beta before final 1.7.1 and also last maintenance release for 1.7 branch. We are currently fully focused on Firebug 1.8 (in alpha phase) that will be ready for Firefox 5.0 (Aurora). The final 1.7.1 will follow in 1-2 weeks.
This release fixes 8 issues and all our tests pass.
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- What are the challenges typically faced by Disciplined Agile Development teams as they begin to transition their working solutions into production?
- How best could this gap between Development and Operations be closed so that they worked collaboratively rather than in silos?
- If this DevOps gap was decreased or even closed, what would the measurable value be to Agile projects and their business stakeholders?
Agility@Scale: Strategies for Scaling Agile Software Development
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I recently recorded an audio podcast about Collaborative Development and Operations (DevOps) and how it relates to Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD). The podcast is 17 minutes long and covers a range of topics including:


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Delights in December are all in the details.
hollies such as this one, leaning over the creek as if to see its own reflection.
The lacy design of the bark of these young sycamores, which would probably go unnoticed in the lushness of spring and summer, commands admiration in winter when it glows in the late afternoon sun.
Indeed the most delightful thing in December have been the warm golden days we have experienced ~ today was warm enough for a short sleeve shirt. The sunlight transforms what would be rather drab
(as you can see I have been mulching some of the beds
with hay for winter, and I'm not yet done cutting some things back)
The Oakleaf Hydrangea east of the house is still covered in burgundy and crimson leaves. The ones north of the house are still mostly green and will change even later unless they freeze first, which they often do.
The Japanese Apricot tree is blooming, the flowers and their perfume drawn out by the sun's warmth.
Wishing you a delightful weekend. Join Katerina at roses and stuff for more Blooming Fridays.


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Is it because John Yoo, the former Justice Department's hired hand, is such an easy target? Is it because of the cheeky, in-your-face way in which Yoo argues that the president has the authority to have your eyes poked out and your sons' testicles crushed, because we are "at war" and he is commander-in-chief?
Or is it because our press is STILL reluctant to go after Yoo's guys first and foremost his ultimate client President George W. Bush? Oh, but that would be hard, you say.
Available on the Web, in its original format, is a 7 Feb. 2002 action memorandum that the president signed to implement the dubious advice he was getting from Yoo and those at Justice who hired Yoo and from the vice president's office which guided Yoo.
Yoo did their dirty work (and now he takes the rap).
Weren't Yoo's co-conspirators careful to keep their fingerprints off the more blatantly offensive memoranda? Sure they were.
But there was one problem. Then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and then-CIA Director George Tenet could not get their people to torture folks without written, signed authorization by the president.
And we have a copy of that authorization? Yes, it's been available for years. You have to download it to believe it.
In his Feb. 7, 2002, memorandum, Bush wrote: "I determine that common Article 3 of Geneva does not apply to either al-Qaeda or Taliban detainees." (Common Article 3 bans "torture [and] outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment.")
Then, drawing on the lawyerly legerdemain, Bush did something really dumb. Using words drafted by Vice President Dick Cheney's lawyer, David Addington, for a memo dated Jan. 25, 2002, signed by then-White House counsel Alberto Gonzales, the president ordered that detainees be treated, "humanely … to the extent appropriate and consistent with military necessity."
Tacked onto the end of that sentence is a classic circumlocution: "in a manner consistent with the principles of Geneva." But that is not what Geneva says, and there is no way to square that circle.
This is the giant loophole through which Rumsfeld and Tenet drove the Mack truck of torture … yes, signed by the president. The rotten apples were demonstrably at the very top of the barrel.
Typical of the timid treatment accorded this issue is what initially seemed to be a straightforward article by Don Eggen in Sunday's Washington Post. It spotlighted scapegoat-of-the-hour Yoo, noting that he advised that in time of war the president's ultimate authority as commander-in-chief trumps laws prohibiting assault, maiming and other crimes by military interrogators.
In focusing on Yoo's legal advice, however, Eggen joined his "mainstream" journalist colleagues in omitting the smoking gun Bush's implementing memorandum of Feb. 7, 2002. That document already had cleared the way for waterboarding, stress positions, forced nudity and other abuse of detainees as well as for further legal musings about the unlimited powers of a wartime president, like Yoo's newly disclosed March 14, 2003, memo.
The omission was all the more conspicuous in that a listing of nine memoranda relevant to the story sits side by side with Eggen's article. Guess which memo did not make it onto that list?
Again, I urge you to download the president's Feb. 7 smoking gun from the Web and read it yourself. The Jan. 25, 2002, memo bearing Gonzales's signature is also available in its original form.
Supreme Court Has a Problem
On June 29, 2006, in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, the Supreme Court ruled that Geneva DOES apply to al-Qaeda and Taliban detainees.
One senior Bush administration official is reported to have gone quite pale at the time, when Justice Anthony M. Kennedy raised the ante, warning that "violations of Common Article 3 are considered 'war crimes,' punishable as federal offenses."
That threw a real scare into Bush as well, who pressed Congress hard to give administration officials retroactive immunity from prosecution. That came just three months later when Congress passed the "Military Commissions Act."
Ironically, the fact that those violating Geneva have been granted immunity within the U.S. makes it easier for foreign courts to prosecute for torture.
Remember how former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld had to sneak out of Paris last October? He was not about to wait until a Paris prosecutor decided how to handle a fresh criminal complaint against him.
That complaint cited the failure of U.S. authorities to investigate the role of Rumsfeld and other top officials in torture, despite a documented paper trail of official memos implicating them in direct as well as command responsibility.
The complaint argued that countries like France have a legal obligation to prosecute under the 1984 Convention Against Torture, approved by 145 nations, including the United States.
The Convention states that "no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture."
It also provides for "universal jurisdiction," meaning that every signing country has a duty to prosecute torturers who are found in their territory or to extradite them to other countries for prosecution.
One of the Bush administration's favorite slogans is that evildoers must be "brought to justice." It will be interesting to watch how this all plays out in the months and years to come.
[For more on Yoo's memos and Bush's powers, see Consortiumnews.com's "All Power to the President" and "Yoo's Memo Hints at Bush's Secrets."]


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By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - An offensive onslaught and a great pitching performance led the Tennessee Tech baseball team to an impressive 16-1 win over Ohio Valley Conference foe Southeast Missouri Friday evening. The win kept the Golden Eagles in sole possession of first place in the OVC.
The Tennessee Tech record book was rewritten several times on Friday, as both senior ace Tristan Archer and junior slugger Zach Stephens provided great performances to boost their team to an important OVC win late in the regular season.
Archer recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts through seven innings of work while scattering seven hits, allowing just one earned run, and walking none. He earned his eighth win of the year, a season-high for righty, on his way to tying the Tech career-record for wins with 22. Archer also broke the Golden Eagle record for innings pitched in a career, passing Craig Humberd in the first inning. He now sits on top with 310.2 career innings pitched.
Stephens, an OVC co-preseason Player of the Year, clobbered his 12th home run of the season in the top of the first, tying him for the OVC lead with teammate Brandon Thomasson. The solo shot also provided Stephens with his 40th career dinger, making him just the second Golden Eagle to hit the 40-home run mark in program history. A junior from Hixson, Tenn., Stephens sits in second place on the Tech career home run list, just 11 behind former Golden Eagle A.J. Kirby-Jones.
The Golden Eagles used a balanced attack all game to take down the Redhawks, scoring in each of the first three innings to put the game out of reach quickly. Tech took an 8-1 lead into the eighth inning, scoring three eighth and five more in the ninth to finish with a 16-1 victory.
Leading the Tech attack was senior outfielder Michael Morris, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. The middle of the infield was a particular strength in the game for the Golden Eagles as shortstop Dylan Bosheers and second baseman Zach Zarzour both drove in two runs and scored two runs. Zarzour went 3-for-5 as the leadoff man.
Every starter for the Golden Eagles recorded a hit Friday evening, as the offense combined for a season-high 22 hits. Stephens went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and Brandon Thomasson also scored two runs and drove in two runners. Jordan Parris marked the fifth Golden Eagle to record at least two RBI on the night, going 2-for-5 at the plate.
Tech recorded its 20th OVC win of the season with the win, making the 2013 squad the first to hit 20 league wins in program history. They also became just the fourth team in OVC history to record 20 wins in conference play.
The Golden Eagles will play game two against the Redhawks in a 5 p.m. CDT match-up on Saturday. Cookeville native Ross Spurgeon will take the hill for Tech and try to keep the Golden Eagles in sole possession of first place in the OVC regular season championship race.


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Oct 19, 2003
Oct. 19, 2003
The lightweight crew team finished in second place at the Head of the Charles regatta Lightweight Eights races and picked up a ninth place finish in the Fours.
In the Lightweight Fours, the Bulldogs finished in ninth place with a time of 17:06.398, while in the Eights race, Yale had its best showing of the day, coming in at 2nd place out of 22 teams with a time of 14:47.594
The New York Athletic Club won both events, with times of 15:49.633 and 14:35.133 in the two events.
The Head of the Charles regatta is one of the most famous crew races in the world, and draws participants from all over the United States and other countries.


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On Wednesday April 27, Patrick O'Dell put together a West Coast version of his Evening of Skate Videos he did in New York last year. This one, in conjunction with the Art In The Streets exhibit that is happening right now at MOCA, consisted of three montages of skate videos and a panel of Ty Evans, Rick Howard, Aaron Meza, Tobin Yelland, Greg Hunt, Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Spike Jonze, and Ed Templeton. The montages were a mix of basically the best skate videos of all time, broken up by decade. After a bunch of interesting insight from the panel, the audience got involved with some Q&A. Some awesome stories came out and the night was over much too quick. A skate nerd like myself could've sat and listened to this stuff for hours. Hopefully this wasn't the last Evening Of Skate Videos.
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The Levi's® Film Workshop, a community space offering filmmaking resources, special events and educational workshops, is now open to the public until August 8th at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) in conjunction with Art in the Streets, the first comprehensive U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. The Levi's® Film Workshop and MOCA celebrated skateboarding through the lens of film with a retrospective screening of skate videos shot over the last three decades and an interactive discussion with notable filmmaking and skate pioneers.


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As a SendGrid Developer Evangelist, a primary objective is to help make the lives of developers easier. To this end, our Developer Evangelist team examines our APIs and external resources from the view point of our users. From the novice to the expert, patterns emerge over time. One of those patterns I continue to witness is the lack of true "Zone" time. Creation requires a sustained effort to truly realize its potential. This post is designed to help you create more "Zone" time, igniting your passion for innovation.
The spirit of this blog post is derived from the talk of the same title:
The first step is to take a step back. Extract yourself from your daily routines and view your activities as if you were self-auditing. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as paper and pen (think Moleskine and your favorite pen), to using a simple spreadsheet, to using an app designed for this purpose or you may roll your own solution if time permits. If you are prone to forgetfulness or tend to avoid daily routines, use the SendGrid Web API triggered by a cron job to create a daily reminder email. Bonus points if you use our Inbound Parse API to receive your response to the reminder email and log the results to your own database.
Once you form this baseline of self-understanding, you can now consider the following questions:
- Why are you here on this Earth? (to hack or not to hack?)
- What drives you?
- What do you want your obituary to read?
- In 5 years, what do you want your life to look like? What achievements do you want under your belt?
- What will you do this year to make sure you hit the 5 year goal?
- Ask the same question for this month, week and day.
Once you get to this point, you should be able to extract your core values and beliefs. Write them down. Own them. Live them.
The Core System
Now that you have tuned your compass, it's time to codify your results. This system must be highly customized to your own unique situation. If you have already have a system you trust, consider either an edit or perhaps even a complete reformat. If you are just starting out or want to reformat your own system, I recommend you check out the GTD system as a starting point. If continuing your productivity journey, I suggest you review the systems I outline in the slides above.
Each week, do a self-retrospective (do not skip this step) and make the necessary adjustments. Over time, break your retrospective into smaller pieces with varying levels of review. For example, you may set up yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily reviews of varying intensity.
I have found it helpful to develop routines that assist with day to day operations. The routines you create should be considered as guide posts, remembering instead to let your values and beliefs serve as the ultimate guide; otherwise you may become a slave to your own routines. Routines are generally realized as a checklist. Make sure to include a review of your checklists as part of your retrospective making sure they are all still relevant and optimized. The end goal is to convert these checklists to either outsourced or automated projects.
Now that you have set the table for reaching the "Zone", envision what that looks like for you. Is it at the office? Coffee shop? Library? Home office? Co-working space? Plane? Collect a list of locations where you can most easily experience the "Zone". Visit those places whenever you can.
Still need some motivation? Watch this video produced by the Harvard Business Network. Think about applying the concept of rituals (from the video) to computer automation. We now have the APIs to make computer automation easier than ever before.
Once you have completed the above steps, you should be experiencing the "Zone" much more often (no, not this zone). The next step is for you to re-read this blog post and create action items.
We would love to learn of the systems you have come up with, no matter how simple or complex. Remember, some people walk around with an index card with one to three tasks written out on it, others have multiple integrated systems on thier smart phones and many simply use their mind. In any case, results are what we are all after, maintain that focus. We ask that you please help others figure out their "Zone" destination by sharing yours.
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The Central Connecticut women's lacrosse team will host its first home Northeast Conference games of the 2014 season this weekend at Arute Field. The Blue Devils (4-7, 1-1 NEC) will open the weekend by hosting Saint Francis U (4-6, 1-1 NEC) at Arute Field on Friday night at 7 p.m. CCSU will the welcome the Robert Morris Colonials (8-3, 2-0 NEC) on Sunday for a 12 p.m. contest.
Both Robert Morris and Saint Francis will also play at Bryant this weekend.
The Series with Saint Francis U • This is the 13th meeting all-time between these programs with the Blue Devils holding an 11-1 advantage in the series. CCSU is also 6-0 at Arute Field against the Flash. These programs have met each year since the 2002 season with SFU's only win coming in 2011. In the 2010 meeting, the Blue Devils scored a program record 23 goals in a 23-17 victory.
The Series with Robert Morris • This is the 10th meeting in the all-time series between these programs with the Colonials holding a 5-4 advantage. However, the Blue Devils have won three straight contests with Robert Morris, including a 14-7 victory on the road last season.
Blue Devil News and Notes…
The Schedule • After tonight (4/11) three home games remain on CCSU's regular season schedule: Robert Morris on Sunday, April 13 at 12 p.m.; Bryant on Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m. and Sacred Heart on Friday, April 25 at 4 p.m. The April 25 contest will also serve as Senior Day for the women's lacrosse Class of 2014.
At the Mount • Last Friday, the Blue Devils went on the road and defeated Mount St. Mary's 8-7. The Blue Devils were led by sophomore Elyse Malecki's hat-trick and a solid team effort on defense. The victory was CCSU's first ever against Mount St. Mary's.
Climbing the List • Senior Meaghan McCurry recorded her 150th career point with a goal against Wagner on Sunday. McCurry is the fourth player in the history of CCSU women's lacrosse to reach 150 career points. She also ranks among CCSU's top-five all-time in goals scored and assists.
NEC Weekly Award • Freshman Alexandra Hooker was named Northeast Conference Co-Rookie of the Week on March 31 after she scored five goals in CCSU's 22-7 victory over Howard. Hooker's five goals are the most in a contest by any CCSU player this season. It was also the first five-goal performance for a CCSU player since senior Meaghan McCurry scored five times against Quinnipiac on April 20, 2012. Hooker is the second Blue Devil to earn rookie honors this season, classmate Marissa Soto was selected as the NEC Rookie of the Week on Monday, March 17.


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Rosenthal just announced the Braves are getting Michael Bourn for "four minor leaguers," as yet unnamed. Watch this space.
Names coming out, none of The Four Untouchables:
Jordan Schafer, CF
Brett Oberholtzer, LHP
Juan Abreu, RHP
Paul Clemens, RHP
We'll have full reaction once church is over, but right now it looks as though the edge goes to the Braves, who got what they needed without giving up any of their top four prospects.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Astros on verge of trading Bourn
3 comments:
Braves have 9 starters for 5 spots and we didnt get one. Burn the Witches.
- July 31, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Better than keeping him I guess. Oberholtzer sounds like a nice pickup.
- July 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Another horrible trade. A year from now we will look back at Wades trades and for Oswalt Berkman Pence and Bourn we will have Brett Wallace. We already have players like the ones we acquired in the minor leagues. Crane went along with these deals so he is as big an idiot as Wade. No way to but a good spin on the Bourne trade.
- July 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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Two world maps blanket the wall of Robert Morschorak's office at the Bally Total Fitness corporate headquarters in Chicago. As the managing director of franchise operations and development, he plans to cover these maps with hundreds of colorful pins denoting Bally's international locations. The Chicago-based fitness operator already has a start in the Asian market, which offers a world of opportunity for American health club chains due to limited competition and increasing obesity rates.
"We think there's a tremendous amount of opportunity in Asia and a good level of interest in the franchising concept," said Morschorak, who has 20 years of experience with franchising. "The potential for China is much greater than other parts of Asia. Korea has a lot of the money and purchasing power, and we are getting some interest from Japan and India."
Bally, which opened two fitness franchises in Seoul, South Korea, this year, is joined by other chains who are also franchising overseas. Gold's Gym, which has more than 400 clubs in 43 states and 25 countries, runs a club in Seoul, South Korea, and 10 clubs in Japan. California Wow Xperience, which is affiliated with 24 Hour Fitness, operates clubs in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. American circuit training facilities like Curves and children's franchises like The Little Gym are also expanding their presence in Asian markets.
While the U.S. health club market is far from being tapped out, American companies are seeking opportunities overseas due to the sheer size of the Asian market. The world has a population of about 6.5 billion, and India and China together account for 2.3 billion alone. The penetration rate for health clubs in Asia is only 2 percent, which leaves the door wide open for American health clubs to set up fitness facilities throughout that market.
"Asia is a huge consumer market, and you're in a situation where the tide is getting bigger every year," said Luis Campalons, managing director of international franchising for Gold's Gym. "The growth of one brand is at the expense of another, but there's enough business to go around, and it will be like this for the next 10 years. I expect the penetration rate to double in the foreseeable future."
Americans aren't the only ones trying to grab a piece of the pie. Asian entrepreneurs are opening up their own fitness facilities and are doing a good job of developing their own brands, said Stephen Roma, chief executive officer of WOW! Work Out World, which has 11 locations in Japan and a satellite club in China. By using a well-established American brand for a new club, however, an Asian entrepreneur can gain access to the company's knowledge and experience, he said.
Partnering Locally
American health clubs face many barriers when expanding into an overseas market — a new language, cultural differences and a lack of knowledge about the local market. This is where master franchise agreements come into play. Gold's Gym, Bally and WOW! Work Out World signed master franchise agreements with individuals and companies in Asia.
These agreements allow an American company to have a single point of contact in the market, which makes it easier to operate the clubs rather than running the clubs remotely.
"If we were doing them one at a time on our own, we would have been putting ourselves in a position to fail," Roma said. "We now have one point of contact in Japan and China, and they are the most familiar with the world, geography and people, and the day-to-day and nuts and bolts of it there."
Trust in a master franchise partner is also essential when licensing a brand overseas, Roma said.
"Over the pond is a very long distance," he said. "It would be ill fated of us if either one of us weren't able to live up to agreements or have them pay a license fee and then walk away from it. The ability to trust each party is a significant step."
Campalons agreed that strong local partners were a necessity. Gold's partnered with an Indonesia multinational corporation, which is expanding into preventative health care and has sales of more than $400 million. Gold's works closely with its master franchisers in Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and India to identify strengths and weaknesses of the brand and decide how to export the company's brand, marketing and franchising knowledge. These master franchisers have the option to build out new Gold's Gyms themselves or sub-franchise to a third party.
Expanding into Asia is Bally's top priority in terms of international franchising, Morschorak said. To propel growth in China, where Bally currently has 18 clubs, the chain set up a joint venture in September 2001 and is working with a Chinese native who earned his MBA from an American university, is fluent in Mandarin and Chinese, was trained by Bally and resides in Bejiing. Bally is also working with master franchise partners, who then sub-franchise the fitness facilities to local entrepreneurs looking to open Bally clubs in Asia.
"The huge benefit of franchising is that we can provide the framework and the tools, and then someone on the ground location can use them to make it work," Morschorak said. "We're specific about how a club should be laid out, and [following that plan is] important for our success going forward."
The Little Gym is also selective when it comes to choosing overseas franchise partners, said Bob Bingham, president and CEO of The Little Gym. The company, which was founded 30 years ago, began franchising in 1992 and now has 246 locations worldwide. The Little Gym plans to open 60 to 85 franchises in Asia over the next five to 10 years, he said.
"We need people who understand our concept and that we are doing great things for kids," said Bingham, who regularly travels to Asia to visit the franchises.
WOW! also partnered with local businessmen to open its international locations. The chain opened a club in China during the third quarter of 2005 and partnered with a Japanese equipment vendor salesman six years ago to set up clubs in Japan. WOW!'s master franchiser plans to open 12 new locations by September 2006, which will make WOW! in Japan (called WOW'D) the number one club in terms of new locations. Each of the clubs averages 2,500 members who spend $70 to $110 for a monthly membership. WOW!'s Japanese partner visits three or four clubs in the United States every few years to get a flavor for what is going on in America. He takes back-to-back classes and sleeps in the car driving from club to club, Roma said.
Rather than using a franchising model like Gold's, WOW! instead licenses its brand names to the Asian clubs, which pay an annual $6,500 licensing fee. WOW!'s U.S. license agreements run from year to year, but the company's master license agreements last five years.
Price Point
When expanding their brand into Asia, American health clubs face a harsh reality — the high cost of real estate. The cost of operating a health club in Asia depends heavily on local conditions, and as a result, there is a large disparity in pricing and cost structure across the region. For example, the real estate in Tokyo demands some of the highest prices worldwide. Health clubs can expect to spend $45,000 a month for rent on a 15,000-square-foot building in Tokyo while the rent for the same-size building in India will typically cost $12,000 to $15,000 a month.
Because of the high cost of real estate, Asian health clubs charge about twice as much as American health clubs for monthly dues. Yas Kawasaki, general manager of international business development and business strategy for Konami, which owns 209 clubs in Japan, said regular members pay from $80 to $100 a month to belong to its middle-end clubs and $150 per month for a single membership to a high-end club.
The quality of the fitness operations in Asia also vary dramatically from country to country, Campalons said. In the large metropolitan areas, the clubs tend to be more high-end, while in the outer provinces, they are not as elaborate.
"China is about as advanced of a society as you can imagine in terms of the wealthy," he said. "There are those who have everything and those who have nothing. The club offerings will be skewed in one direction or the other."
Many of the American-branded health clubs in Asia are smaller than their counterparts in the United States, mostly due to the high price of real estate. For example, in the United States, health clubs average 46,000 square feet, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. In the Asian market, many of the American-branded health clubs measure about 5,000 to 10,000 square feet.
"Everything is smaller [in Asia], much more crowded and compressed in terms of the equipment and space that is available," Roma said.
A New York-based health club entrepreneur, John Yo, is launching a new franchise in the densely populated country of Korea, which is smaller than the state of Florida but has about 45 million to 50 million people. Yo, a South Korean martial arts athlete and body builder, will open 400-square-foot to 1,200-square-foot boutique gyms. These space-efficient fitness facilities will feature modern training methods like functional training machines and kettlebells, a 300-year-old training system that originated in Russia. By swinging the kettlebell in different directions, a person uses a variety of muscle groups and gets both a strength and cardiovascular workout in a short time.
"The combination [of functional training] with the kettlebell makes it a perfect model and is very space efficient," he said. "I think my model best suits the Korean market because it has a low investment and a high rate of return per square footage."
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Many health club chains make a major mistake by opening carbon copies of their American clubs in the Asian market, Yo said. Asians typically have a smaller body frame than Americans and can't use the same-sized equipment. The U.S. companies may also open mammoth clubs and not turn a large profit because the property value and overhead is higher than in the United States.
In China, which has the fastest population growth rate of any country in Asia, many U.S. and international health club companies are looking to expand, but few are doing so just yet, said John Holsinger, director of Asia Pacific for IHRSA.
"Everyone sees the investment potential, and they are trying to position themselves to be there when something happens," he said. "The huge question is if anyone is really making any money. That's what's stopping the foreign companies from going into China."
American health clubs that expand into the Asian market need to be flexible to adapt to the local market, Holsinger said. For example, when California Fitness opened its first club in Hong Kong in 1996, they broke their design mold by installing three floors of windows around the gym. The new design concept was so popular that the company expanded the formula to Taiwan and Korea.
"Prior to that, no one in Hong Kong thought a Chinese person would want to be seen exercising," Holsinger said. "The ground floor was the busiest part of Hong Kong. People were lining up to exercise in the windows."
Other American health club chains are going against the grain by not offering spas and pools in their Asian fitness facilities. For example, Gold's Gym, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in Japan, designs its clubs for those who are serious about fitness and not looking for a spa experience. The Gold Gym's franchises in Asia have the same look and feel as the the United States clubs and offer 70 to 80 group exercise classes a week and nutritional counseling. The clubs have a Jacuzzi and a wet and a dry sauna, but they draw the line when it comes to operating a pool.
"The economics of pools are fairly poor," Campalons said. "You're devoting hundreds of square feet to service two or three people at a time. They're expensive to maintain, and they will affect your staffing levels because local requirements may require you to staff the pool on a full-time basis."
Despite the challenges of expanding internationally, doing business in Asia is just like doing business anywhere in the world, Holsinger said.
"If you operate professionally, have a good business plan, have respect for both the culture and the people, [then] business can be very successful," Holsinger said.
To gain a solid understanding of the Asian market, many health club executives are packing their bags and embarking on 15-hour flights to Japan, China and Korea. Morschorak is no exception. He visited Bally's clubs in April, and if his company continues to open new clubs in Asia and overseas, his dream of covering his world map with pins may someday come true.
|Total Industry Revenue (USD)
|Total Number of Clubs
|Total Number of Members
|Members as Percent of Population
|$303 million
|1.01 million
|2.7 percent
|$2.44 billion
|3.4 million
|2.7 percent
|$900 million
|1.5 million
|3 percent
|Hong Kong
|$173 million
|0.24 million
|4.7 percent
|$134 million
|0.28 million
|1.8 percent
| Source: 2006 IHRSA Asia-Pacific Report
* Note: The numbers for China account for only the top 10 cities in the country.
Obesity Rising Internationally
Obesity is no longer just an American problem. According to the World Health Organization, more than half of the populations in Spain, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Denmark, Italy and Russia are overweight. Obesity is also showing up in Guatemala, China, Egypt, South Africa and South Korea, where 36 percent of the population is considered overweight. Experts blame two factors for the rising obesity rates — improved technology and American fast-food restaurants.
"It all has to do with the rising domestic product," said Luis Campalons of Gold's Gym. "Obesity is an affliction of the wealthy. I've been traveling four million miles for the past four years, and I've seen amazing changes. As the societies are getting richer, the [obesity] statistics are getting worse."


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Related Terms
Awareness Through Movement®, bodywork, Feldenkrais bodywork, Functional Integration®, gestalt synergy.
The Feldenkrais Method® was developed by Moshe Feldenkrais (190-1984), a Russian-born Israeli physicist who was disabled from a knee injury. Dr. Feldenkrais called on his formal training in science and the martial arts to develop an approach that aimed to help the body move in more natural and comfortable ways.
The Feldenkrais Method® involves stretching, reaching, and changing posture in specific patterns. In some cases, it includes a form of massage. In general, the emphasis of the Feldenkrais Method® is to provide supportive therapy or physical rehabilitation. It has not historically been viewed as a cure for most diseases. Recently, the Feldenkrais Method® has been studied as a means to improve muscle and joint pain, to improve quality of life in chronic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, and to reduce anxiety levels. Research is still early in these areas, without definitive answers.
The Feldenkrais Method® can only be offered by practitioners who have trained in accredited programs. Practitioners are registered with Feldenkrais guilds worldwide. In the United States and Canada, practice of the Feldenkrais method is not governmentally regulated.
The Feldenkrais Method® is based on the concept that improving patterns of movement may enhance overall physical and psychological performance or recovery from disabling conditions.
Two basic components of the Feldenkrais Method® include: Awareness Through Movement® and Functional Integration®. These approaches may be used alone or in combination with each other. Feldenkrais practitioners consider Awareness Through Movement® and Functional Integration® to be equivalent and complementary means of achieving improvements in movement patterns.
Awareness Through Movement® is an approach to body movement that is taught in group sessions by Feldenkrais practitioners. Practitioners verbally lead participants through a series of slow movement sequences that may involve everyday motions such as standing up, sitting down, or reaching, but may also involve abstract movements. These sessions often last between 30 and 60 minutes and may be customized to the ability of individual participants. There are hundreds of Awareness Through Movement® patterns, which vary in complexity and difficulty. The goals of Awareness Through Movement® are to increase awareness of what types of movements work best for a participant, to find sequences of movement to replace uncomfortable or habitual patterns, and to improve flexibility and coordination.
Functional Integration® involves a hands-on private session with a Feldenkrais practitioner. Participants are fully clothed and may be lying down, sitting, or standing. As with Awareness Through Movement®, the emphasis is on helping participants develop patterns of movement that are efficient and comfortable. The practitioner may touch the participant and move muscles and joints gently within the normal range of motion. Movement sequences are customized to the individual, and through touch, the practitioner may demonstrate new movement patterns. An aim of these sessions is to help identify patterns of movements that are natural and comfortable. It is believed that by leading the body through more functional patterns of movement, the body may learn to move in beneficial ways, resulting in improvements in everyday activities or in symptoms related to medical conditions. Sessions generally last from 30 to 60 minutes.
Evidence Table
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
It has been suggested that the Feldenkrais Method® may help improve unstable balance or function, but there is little available research.
There is not enough clinical evidence on the use of Feldenkrais for cerebral palsy.
Patients who practice complementary alternative medicine methods have reported that the Feldenkrais Method®, as well as breathing therapy, massage, and relaxation techniques helped improve symptoms of dystonia. Further data are needed to form therapeutic recommendations.
Early research suggests that Awareness Through Movement® sessions may improve self-confidence in patients with eating disorders, although it is not clear if eating habits are affected. Further research is needed before a conclusion can be drawn.
The Feldenkrais Method® is popularly considered a useful treatment for chronic pain. However, clinical evidence of the efficacy of Feldenkrais in fibromyalgia is limited.
Limited research suggests that Feldenkrais sessions may be helpful when added to other therapies for back pain and may have mild benefits when used alone.
Early research suggests that participation in a single Awareness Through Movement® session may reduce anxiety levels. Other research revealed improved mood among participants who enrolled in a one-year program that included the Feldenkrais Method®.
Early evidence suggests that steadiness and comfort with daily movements, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and overall quality of life may improve in patients with multiple sclerosis who use Feldenkrais bodywork or participate in Awareness Through Movement® sessions. More research is necessary.
In early studies of patients with nonspecific musculoskeletal disorders, Body Awareness Therapy® and Feldenkrais seemed to improve health-related quality of life. It is not clear if Feldenkrais is superior or equal to other forms of body movement therapy for musculoskeletal disorders in general, and little research is available.
Limited evidence suggests that Feldenkrais may reduce neck and shoulder pain, although additional research is necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
There is not enough scientific evidence to assess the effects of Feldenkrais on physical functioning and well-being in the elderly.
The Feldenkrais Method® has been suggested as a potentially useful adjunct to rehabilitation or recovery after injury or surgery (in particular in patients with orthopedic injuries). Further research is necessary before a firm conclusion can be made.
There is not enough scientific evidence to assess the effects of Feldenkrais on voice disturbances.
* Key to grades
: Strong scientific evidence for this use
: Good scientific evidence for this use
: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)
Tradition / Theory
The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Back pain, chronic pain, enhanced athletic performance (general, improved reaching, increased range of motion in the neck, hamstring lengthening), improving coordination, improving mobility, learning (language, musical instrument), neck stiffness, performance enhancement (motor skills), post-stroke rehabilitation, rehabilitation (for neurologic disorders), rheumatoid arthritis, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
Reliable scientific studies and reports of safety of the Feldenkrais Method® are currently lacking. However, both Awareness Through Movement® and Functional Integration® appear to work within the body's own range of motion. These techniques are adjusted for the physical capabilities of the participant. Therefore, the Feldenkrais Method® is likely to be safe in most people.
People with muscle or bone injuries or long-lasting conditions, such as heart disease, should speak with their healthcare providers before starting new therapeutic programs. People considering the Feldenkrais Method® during rehabilitation from an injury or surgery should speak with their healthcare providers or surgeons ahead of time. The Feldenkrais practitioner should be informed of any health condition before starting a session.
Early studies have found no differences in muscle or tendon length, blood pressure, or heart rate in patients who participate in Feldenkrais sessions, although high-quality studies are lacking in this area.
This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (
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