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WINNIPEG – Corey Chamblin watched his Roughriders fight for a Grey Cup victory last year, but the Saskatchewan coach said Thursday's 23-17 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was a gutsy performance he'll never forget.
"It was tougher than any Grey Cup I've been in and all the other things, in terms of us just battling," Chamblin said. "This team battled. I mean, they had us on the ropes."
"Just happy for us to win that game," he added. "That's huge, that's probably the biggest of my career."
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Saskatchewan cornerback Terrell Maze intercepted Drew Willy and ran 28 yards for a touchdown with 2:20 left in the game.
Saskatchewan (4-2) tried a two-point passing play following Maze's TD, but Darian Durant's pass was incomplete and the score stayed 22-17.
With his teammates yelling around him in the locker-room — calling him "amazing" — Maze said the defence never lost hope.
"Everybody stuck together, we never gave up," Maze said.
"We were in the zone, I was the lone man. I wouldn't want to say I baited (Willy), but I was hoping he threw it."
Willy blamed himself for the costly mistake.
"Can't throw in the flat like that late, that's the reason we lost," Willy said. "Bad read."
And he says he'll take full responsibility and try to improve.
"It stings to let the guys down like that," Willy said.
The turnover came after the Bombers (5-2) had gained the upperhand when receiver Rory Kohlert got behind a defender and hauled in a 12-yard pass from Willy in the end zone to go ahead 17-16 with 5:25 left.
His two-point convert attempt was unsuccessful in front of Winnipeg's first sellout crowd of the season of 33,234 loud fans at Investors Group Field.
On Winnipeg's next series after the Maze TD, Willy was intercepted by defensive back Mark Legree, who also intercepted him in the first quarter.
Chamblin praised his defence.
"That was a game from the soul," Chamblin said. "They were all out. They left everything on that field.
"They're going to be tired, coaches are tired. We had a lot against us, but we made it."
Riders kicker Chris Milo attempted a 32-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in the game, but missed and added a single for the final 23-17 score.
Willy completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 303 yards, three interceptions and one TD.
Durant was 13-of-21 for 115 yards, with no interceptions and no TDS.
Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea said the turnovers were costly, but they did have time to try to pull out another late victory as they've done twice before this season.
"We're down with (some) time on the clock, we've got the ball back and we've still got the chance to possibly win it," O'Shea said.
"So a couple other games we did that and this one we didn't."
But he wasn't coming down hard on Willy.
"Drew is committed to be being the best quarterback he can possibly be so this doesn't change," O'Shea said.
Winnipeg had led 10-3 at half-time, thanks in part to Saskatchewan's eight penalties for 83 yards (they finished with 17 for 173 yards), but then luck turned the Riders' way.
With Willy at his own 28-yard line, Riders George Tearrius forced him to fumble and teammate David Lee picked up the ball and ran seven yards for the touchdown at 12:51 of the third quarter.
Winnipeg defensive back Demond Washington then fumbled the kickoff when he tried to run through some defenders and Saskatchewan receiver Chaz Schilens recovered the ball.
The turnover led to Milo booting a 10-yard field goal 15 seconds into the fourth quarter for the 13-10 lead.
Winnipeg kicker Lirim Hajrullahu added a punt single and Milo booted a 40-yard field goal to up Saskatchewan's lead 16-11 with just over seven minutes remaining in the game.
Milo was also good on a field goal from 42 yards and missed a 48-yard attempt.
Willy scored a touchdown on a seven-yard run in the second quarter and Hajrullahu also made a 41-yard field goal and added a 50-yard punt single for Winnipeg's other points.
The rookie Hajrullahu has now connected on 16 of 17 field-goal tries this season.
Saskatchewan has won 11 of the last 13 games between the clubs heading into the match.
The teams play each other two more times this season, next in the Labour Day Classic in Regina and a week later in Winnipeg for the Banjo Bowl.


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Servo Presses--Why Pay More?
Conventional mechanical presses come in different configurations of drivetrains to convert rotary flywheel motion into linear slide motion. This action closes and opens dies with enough tonnage and energy to add shape to otherwise featureless sheetmetal blanks. The various drivetrain arrangements include crankshafts, eccentric shafts, knuckle mechanisms, link drives, direct drive, back-geared and double back-geared, and they all have been developed to provide tons of force; in.-tons of energy; specific slide velocities; and dwell time with the die closed.
In the early history of press development, improvements started with the creation of new and better drivetrains and frames, driven by the need to create presses that delivered the required combination of force, energy, slide velocity and dwell time. The many types of drive-trains we are familiar with today have existed for more than 50 years. While machining accuracy has improved since that time, and therefore so has press accuracy, new drivetrains developed since then have resulted only in slight improvements on old designs.
Once built, a conventional mechanical press provides a fixed set of characteristics. Other than stroke length, which can be varied only with rare, special machine designs more common in Europe than the United States, press characteristics are locked in. Metalformers cannot change the drivetrain characteristics developed for a previous set of production needs to meet the needs of new parts being quoted.
Breaking Old Rules, Making New Rules
Skilled engineers have long understood mechanical-press technology and the built-in rules inherent in press design. The capabilities that servo-press technology brings have broken many of the old rules, giving metalformers a new set of rules to play by. Those that understand and use these new rules can gain a significant competitive advantage.
The old rules:
2) If you slow the flywheel you reduce the energy available for production. Energy relates directly to the motor and, more importantly, to the speed, geometry and mass of the flywheel, none of which can be changed once in motion.
3) You cannot stop the press and hold force on the part at a precise location, then restart. To stop the press, the clutch must be released and the brake applied. For an instant, neither is in control of the ram, during which time the force on the tool pushes the ram up. This causes the ram to lift during the transition. Restarting also is a problem since clutch torque is limited when first connecting.4) Once in motion, the driveshaft must complete a full rotation. There is no easy or fast to stop and reverse the slide—the motor and flywheel must be stopped and then started in reverse, too time consuming.
The new rules established by servo-press technology:
1) You can easily change slide velocity during the stroke, multiple times if desired.
2) Full energy is available at speeds approaching zero strokes/min.
3) The press can stop in mid-stroke and hold an accurate position while exerting force on the tool.
4) It's now unnecessary to complete a 360-deg. rotation of the driveshaft, als in one direction, during production. The press can make partial strokes and even restrikes without completing a 360-deg. rotation.
Slow Down to Run Faster
It seems illogical that the new capabilities provided by servo presses revolve around the ability to slow down during the stroke, yet increase overall stroke rate.
Press technology—conventional mechanical presses and servo presses—is analogous to dragster and stock-car racing. While the dragster driver accelerates in a straight line as quickly as possible, a stock-car driver negotiates a set of curves in the track—he must slow down and accelerate rapidly and repeatedly. Conventional mechanical presses operate similarly to the dragster—they run great full out with no corners (or complex tooling operations) in sight. But, they lack an ability to accelerate or decelerate once in motion. Maximum press speed is dictated by the most challenging die operation.
Yet, most stamping jobs are loaded with curves. A series of operations (or curves) must occur during each press stroke. Among these curves (die operations):
1) Eject the part(s) completed in the last stroke.
2) Feed the material into the next tool or station.
3) Close the tool to bring it into contact with the part.
4) Form the part by continuing to close the tool toward the bottom of the stroke. During this travel, the part may be pierced, cut, bent, coined or drawn. Often, several of these operations occur at various die stations and at different points in the stroke.
More on Servo-Press Applications MetalForming has presented several case studies on how metal stampers are leveraging servo-press technology, including one in this issue on Milwaukee's Acro Metal Stamping (pp. 32-33). Here's one more, worthy of a trip down memory lane, from our September 2012 issue. Taking on very complex and increasingly large, high-tonnage automotive stamping jobs—that's how Batesville Tool & Die (BTD) CEO and president Jody Fledderman characterizes his company's focus over the last several years, as well as its approach to research and development. Describing the first production job run on its new servo-drive press, Jay Fledderman describes the productivity and quality gain realized from moving a progressive die from a conventional 1200-ton press to the servo-drive press. "The die stamps seat side brackets," Fledderman says, "to the tune of 36,000 parts/week, about 20 percent of press capacity." Brackets are of 0.156-in.-thick 80-KSI high-strength low-alloy steel. They're stamped two-out from 15-in.-wide strip over 10 die stations. "We had run the job for years on one of our two 1200-ton presses," Fledderman continues, "learning to live with and compensate for as much as 145 tons of reverse tonnage. While the addition of hydraulic dampers on the press brought snapthrough force down to 115 tons, our press operators and diesetters found the dampers burdensome and cumbersome."
5) Close fully to 180 deg. of stroke, setting forms and finishing coining operations.
More on Servo-Press Applications
MetalForming has presented several case studies on how metal stampers are leveraging servo-press technology, including one in this issue on Milwaukee's Acro Metal Stamping (pp. 32-33). Here's one more, worthy of a trip down memory lane, from our September 2012 issue.
Taking on very complex and increasingly large, high-tonnage automotive stamping jobs—that's how Batesville Tool & Die (BTD) CEO and president Jody Fledderman characterizes his company's focus over the last several years, as well as its approach to research and development.
Describing the first production job run on its new servo-drive press, Jay Fledderman describes the productivity and quality gain realized from moving a progressive die from a conventional 1200-ton press to the servo-drive press.
"The die stamps seat side brackets," Fledderman says, "to the tune of 36,000 parts/week, about 20 percent of press capacity." Brackets are of 0.156-in.-thick 80-KSI high-strength low-alloy steel. They're stamped two-out from 15-in.-wide strip over 10 die stations.
"We had run the job for years on one of our two 1200-ton presses," Fledderman continues, "learning to live with and compensate for as much as 145 tons of reverse tonnage. While the addition of hydraulic dampers on the press brought snapthrough force down to 115 tons, our press operators and diesetters found the dampers burdensome and cumbersome."Moving the part to the servo-drive press and redesigning the process to reduce ram speed at certain portions of the stroke, during piercing and coining, brought snapthrough down to a manageable 55 reverse tons."
6) Shed scrap from cutting or piercing operations.
Each of these operations can become a bottleneck, and the ability of the servo press to slow down and navigate those curves, and then accelerate to a higher average speed in the straightas ultimately results in an overall increase in stroke rate.
Negotiating the Curves
Ejecting the last parts formed—Particularly during transfer-press operations, part ejection can be impacted by press-opening speed. If the die opens too quickly, the part can jump out of the die unpredictably, driven by spring or cushion forces. This can prevent proper ejection and stop the operation.
Feeding the material—There als is a maximum speed at which material can be advanced for the next press stroke. During transfer applications, rapid opening of the die can cause loss of control of the part. As the die opens, it is helpful to move rapidly to allow clearance for part movement. Then we may want to slow the process down to allow the transfer tooling to index the part. With transfer complete, we can advance quickly to the point where the die again contacts the workpiece. With progressive dies running in a servo press, this feed time also presents an opportunity to improve productivity. On very long progressions, the stamper can slow the ram somewhat during the stroke to allow time for the feed, but avoid bringing the ram to a complete stop. Conversely, on short progressions we can reverse direction without waiting for full 360-deg. rotation—pendulum mode. By shortening the distance the ram must travel between strokes, the press cycles more frequently without increasing ram speed.
Closing the tool—The ability of a servo-driven press to adjust impact velocity at the instant when the tooling contacts the material can greatly improve die life, by reducing reverse load. Also, excessive impact velocity can cause spring strippers to bounce.
Forming the part—Several types of forming operations have a maximum speed at which they can function while maintaining a good balance of part quality and tool life.
Drawing: To avoid tearing the material during drawing, stampers use special tool coatings, lubricants and even premium-priced draw-quality steels. Servo-press technology allows a stamper to reduce slide velocity during the drawing portion of the stroke, without losing press energy and stalling the ram. This pays off in several s, including reduced lubricant consumption, and the ability to make good parts with lower-quality material and less-costly tooling, while maintaining tool life. Part quality actually can improve, since a slower draw speed minimizes heat generation to prevent distortion.
Cutting/blanking/piercing: During these operations, excessive punch velocity at contact with the workpiece material can lead to significant reverse load. The ability of a servo-drive press to slow punch speed to nearly zero and yet still produce enough torque, tonnage and energy to cut can reduce reverse load by as much as 90 percent.
Bending: These operations often cause springback. With some materials, stampers will program a servo press to briefly remain closed, or even restrike the part, to help set bend angles and minimize or eliminate springback. Also, bending can cause workpiece cracking—a servo press can provide extremely slow movement through the bending moment, avoiding cracking to allow room-temperature stamping of materials typically hot formed.
In-die tapping: This operation's limitation occurs during the first turns of the tap. Stampers must honor the maximum rotation speed that will yield a satisfactory tapped hole while optimizing tool life. Although the slide may only travel 0.200 in. or less to perform the restrictive portion of the tapping operation, with a conventional mechanical press the maximum tap-rotation speed—controlled by the tapping unit's gearing and the slide speed —will dictate the press stroke rate. With a servo press, impact velocity and ram speed can be optimized over this brief travel distance to match the tapping need. Then the press can accelerate during the remainder of ram travel, greatly increasing output.
Coining: When coining and performing similar operations where the material is compressed into a plastic state and flows into cavities, the operation generally benefits if the tool remains closed longer than when the job runs on a traditional crank-motion press. Slowing down when the ram is at 180 deg. will assist that material flow.
Shedding scrap: To ensure that scrap sheds properly, in some cases the ram must not move too quickly when opening. A punch pulled too quickly from a die button can create a vacuum and pull a slug. And, during operations where the part web is cut, it may take some time for gravity to clear the scrap a, so it does not interfere with part ejection.
With a servo press, the stamper can program the ram to slow down or dwell only for that brief portion of the stroke to allow the scrap to shed. The rest of the stroke can proceed at the optimum speed.
These and other operations represent the curves in the track that would traditionally slow down the entire stroke of a conventional mechanical press. When taking on difficult-to-form materials such as stainless steels, titanium alloys and high-strength steels, the severity of the curves rises and the performance gains of a servo-drive press become even more evident.
Expected Results with Servo
With any given die, a stamper will experience some combination of the operations described above. Each operation has an optimum slide velocity that balances output (strokes/min.), tool life and part quality. In a standard press, the operation that requires the slowest slide velocity becomes the bottleneck, and forces the entire stroke to run at that speed. With a servo press, we can vary the slide speed during the stroke so that each operation runs at its optimum velocity. The result: higher throughput.
Each operation affects tool life—the impact of the tool steel against the material, the heat generated during forming or drawing, the vibration caused by the reverse load created during cutting. By optimizing the speed during these operations, the stamper can increase tool life. This is especially noticeable during heavy blanking operations—here, reducing impact velocity greatly reduces reverse tonnage.
Any given material will have a maximum limit on slide velocity for impact, bending, coining and drawing operations. By setting the ideal speed for each of the forming operations, but only being restricted to the that specific speed during that forming operation's travel, we can increase formability without restraining production rate. We also can begin drawing operations higher in the stroke without tearing the material, without sacrificing output and without stalling the press due to lack of energy. We produce less heat, reducing workhardening of the part and increasing tool life. This can allow the servo press to run less-expensive materials in certain operations, reducing piece-part price.
In addition to reducing workpiece-material cost, tooling cost also can be reduced thanks to use of a servo press. Improved formability allows the toolmaker to perform more forming per station. This allows stampers to reduce the number of redraws required to achieve the net shape.
Restrike stations on bending operations also can be eliminated, due to the ability to stop, reverse direction and then stop-reverse again. So, we can restrike the same part two or more times all in one bending station. Also, because of the increased tool life, stampers may be able to use less expensive tool steels or coatings while maintaining an acceptable balance of speed and tool life.At the same time that tooling cost can be reduced, part quality can improve. The servo press's ability to reduce heat generation during forming will reduce workhardening of the part. This allows forming and drawing operations to achieve greater dimensional accuracy and consistency. Hot parts not only workharden as they cool, they also can change dimensionally. Therefore less heating equals more accurate parts.
As noted above, by reversing the ram travel we can restrike a part in one die station. This immediate restrike does not allow the part to cool and workharden, so the restrike has greater effect than if it were done in a later die station. This ability to restrike in one station also, again, minimizes the number of required die stations.
The Benefits Keep on Coming
Elimination of secondary operations: Because of the ability to slow and even pause momentarily without losing energy, operations such as hardware insertion and in-die tapping and welding can be added to the automatic production cycle. This can remove the need for what were traditionally manual secondary operations, often resulting in a tremendous reduction in piece-part price.
Reduced die development/debug time: Some servo presses can move in tiny increments during setup, or at least stroke at an extremely low rate. This step-feed capability reduces greatly the time required to check timing and debug new tools. As a result, lead time and associated costs from order to first production date can be minimized, especially with very complex tools.
Stamping exotic difficult-to-form materials: The formability of very hard materials such as stainless and high-strength low-alloy steel is greatly increased using a servo press. These materials are very sensitive to impact velocity and forming speed, exhibit a great deal of springback, and often workharden more readily than softer materials. All of these complexities are easier to deal with in a servo press.
So Who Wins the Race?The winning stamper (or race-car driver) that brakes late into the curves, accelerates early out of them, optimizes speed at every part of the race and leverages every edge allowed by the new rules will win the productivity race. No one would say the racecar drivers from the 1980s were not talented or fearless. But if they were racing with old technology and playing by old rules, they would not be very competitive today. MF
See also: TCR-Integrated Stamping Systems
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AboutElite triathletes and duathletes, also called pros, are those who have taken the sport to the next level. Whether they compete in ITU, Ironman, XTERRA, short course duathlon, Powerman or at the Olympic distance, these competitors have dedicated a great portion of their lives to being the best that they can be.
Some elites train and compete full time. Some hold part-time and full-time jobs outside of the sport, using their spare time to train.
USA Triathlon through grants acquired from the United States Olympic Committee supports its Elite athletes, concentrated on the Olympic distance, draft- legal format, through its National Teams Program, which provides the best of the best with training and coaching opportunities and elite clinics. It has also developed a program to identify top junior athletes and get them on the road to pro/elite status.
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Please note USA Triathlon enforces two sets of rules for elites at races offering prize purses of $5,000 or more, ITU drafting rules and USAT non-drafting rules. If an event does not have a pro or elite wave, elites must follow amateur rules. The only time USAT will not enforce ITU drafting rules or USAT non-drafting elite rules at a race offering a prize purse of $5,000 or more is when the race organizers seek and are approved for dispensation from the USA Triathlon Executive Director.
Letter From Commissioner of Officials
What is the most important rule for elite athletes to obey?
There is a great deal of material in the USAT Competitive Rules. How can one narrow it all down to just one rule? In my opinion, the most important rule is GO TO THE PRERACE MEETING! It's also a rule, which many fail to follow and end up being penalized on race day for something that was announced at the meeting but they never heard.
In pro-rules events, those that have more than $5000.00 in prize money, we send the most skilled and experienced officials in order that the elite field can have a fair race. The official's duty prior to the start of the race is education. Head referees are required to be present at the pro meeting and to explain to YOUR satisfaction how the rules will be enforced. At events where I am the head official, I like to take roll, since there is a strong correlation with absence from the pro meeting and penalties on race day. You should come to the meeting, listen intently, and ask questions until you are completely confident that you understand exactly what is going to be enforced, and what the officials are looking for on the course. Listen to what others are asking and how the official reacts to the questions.
After the meeting, think over some hypothetical situations and how the position rules might apply. What is the best way to stay out of violation when you pass a group of cyclists? What happens if age groupers overtake you? Whatever questions may arise after the meeting should be addressed to the referee in transition prior to race start.
The great majority of elite athletes who receive penalties on race day failed to attend the pre-race meeting. I know this because I always ask when I stand someone down. Don't ever think of the pre-race meeting as a waste of time. The real waste of time is when you are standing next to your bike and an official while all your peers fly by.
I am always available to answer your rules questions by email or phone. I wish you success!Charlie Crawford
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Youth, defense were priorities in an offseason full of change for the Houston Dynamo, but can they turn those changes into 2011 success?
Setting the Scene:
The Houston Dynamo's 2010 season was a perfect case study for Murphy's Law: Everything that could go wrong, did. Head coach Dominic Kinnear has built his teams around a stout defense, but last year's version allowed 49 goals and a number of late game-winning or tying goals.
On top of their defensive woes, the club lost stars Geoff Cameron and Brian Ching to injury for long stretches, and the first Designated Player in franchise history, Luis Ángel Landín, was released at midseason. Those issues combined equaled the club missing the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
[inline_node:325177]Kinnear & Co. took the offseason to re-evaluate their roster and committed to getting younger and overhauling their defense. Houston signed nine new players – four on the defensive side – dropping the club's average age from 28 to 24.
The turnover means the club could have as many as six new starters on opening day. Staying healthy and getting younger will only take the Men in Orange so far: If they hope to get back to the postseason, the revamped defense will have to return to its stingy championship ways.
WATCH: Houston make wholesale changes for 2011 season
Key Changes:
Players in: Alex Dixon (Home Grown player/University of North Carolina), Hunter Freeman (IK Start, Norway), Jason Garey (Columbus Crew), Jordan Graye (Portland Timbers), Will Bruin (Indiana University), Evan Newton (Old Dominion University), Kofi Sarkodie (University of Akron), Josue Soto (Home Grown player/Southern Methodist University), Jermaine Taylor (St. George's, Jamaica)
Players out: Sammy Appiah (declined option), Ryan Cochrane (New England), Richard Mulrooney (declined option), Joseph Ngwenya (D.C. United), Anthony Obodai (declined option), Pat Onstad (D.C. United), Adrian Serioux (declined option)
Coaching changes: Former assistant John Spencer is now at the helm of the expansion Portland Timbers.
Star Attraction: Geoff Cameron
Cameron is once again ready to take the keys to the Dynamo attack, and this time, he'll do it in the spotlight. Opposing teams are well aware that Cameron is no longer just a player with potential but Houston's most complete player. Coming off an injury-shortened 2010, his preseason play has teammates and coaches praising his creativity, vision and skill on the ball. If the dynamic midfielder stays healthy, he's showing the ability to provide the same spark that former All-Stars Dwayne De Rosario and Stuart Holden once did in the center of the Dynamo attack.
[inline_node:329975]Unsung Hero: Lovel Palmer
Palmer may not be a household name around the league, but he's vital to Kinnear's plans. The Jamaican international is a versatile midfielder – he played three of the four midfield positions in 2010 – has the ability to impact the game from both wide and central positions.
Making 24 starts last season, Palmer showed he's willing to do the type of work that former All-Star Ricardo Clark did for the Dynamo. He has the ability to both cover for a young Houston back line and support midfielders Cameron and Brad Davis in the attack.
Ready for Primetime: Jermaine Taylor
Taylor has the physical tools and experience – he has 37 caps for Jamaica – to make an immediate impact for the Dynamo. A physically imposing defender with good pace, the soft-spoken Taylor improves the athleticism on a back line that had trouble with speedy forwards in 2010.
In addition to his defensive ability, his sense of calm and play out of the back has drawn praise from coaches and teammates. With Taylor a favorite to land a starting spot at center back, he has the opportunity and physical ability to have a standout debut campaign in MLS.
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Health is a concern, despite the club making significant steps to get younger. The Dynamo need proven starters Ching, Davis and Cameron – all three missed significant time last season – to stay healthy to have a successful 2011.
All eyes will be on the revamped defense this year. Replenishing the D was a top priority this offseason and three positions could see new starters. Newcomers Sarkodie, Taylor and Freeman will be counted on to play prominent roles in improving the second-worst MLS defense from last year.
Expectations are also high for midfield duo Cameron and Palmer. The Dynamo won two championships controlling the midfield with De Rosario, Clark and Holden. The evolution of the central midfield partnership will be vital to the club's success in 2011.

WATCH: Veteran Brian Ching mentors rookie Will Bruin
What He Said:
"We've got a lot of new faces this year and those guys have brought a great attitude. We're going to go out and continue to play the way we do and try and keep that attitude throughout the season."
– Midfielder Brad Davis
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The Dynamo are looking to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs and build momentum ahead of their move to a new, permanent home in 2012. Kinnear has assembled a talented and diverse young group, giving the two-time MLS Cup-winning coach depth and lineup options. If everything goes right, Houston will be heading back to the postseason, with a good chance of securing one of the three automatic playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.


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I'm sure glad we don't have to call them "flat, round baked Italian dough with tomato sauce and cheese" in English! That takes longer to say than it does to eat!Jul 29, 9:31 AM (ET)
(AP) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures as he talks at a news conference in Dushanbe,...
[Note: For the record, he had a clenched fist, which isn't necessarily a rude gesture . . . ]
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered government and cultural bodies to use modified Persian words to replace foreign words that have crept into the language, such as "pizzas" which will now be known as "elastic loaves," state media reported Saturday.
The presidential decree, issued earlier this week, orders all governmental agencies, newspapers and publications to use words deemed more appropriate by the official language watchdog, the Farhangestan Zaban e Farsi, or Persian Academy, the Irna official news agency reported.
With apologies to the late Dean Martin:
Quand la lune frappe votre oeil comme un grand pâté en croûte de pizza qui est amore!


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Well this is a VERY important topic we have here! NEWSWORTHY! All laughing aside Burger King is trying to go after a chunk (pun intended) of the Chicken Nugget fans and we decided that it was indeed time to find out which one is better.
First a little full disclosure. I have worked at BOTH McDonald's and Burger King when I was a kid. (What kid hasn't?).
The test was conducted the old fashioned way; we bought 20 piece versions of both. Despite a McDonald's commercial stating that 20 piece chicken nuggets were back to 4.99 apparently it was a short lived sale as we were charged almost six bucks. So from a price perspective Burger King is the clear winner because their everyday price is 4.99.
Now to the real question… taste. Dry nugget to Dry nugget McDonald's is the clear winner. The breading on their nugget is crisper and tastier than that of Burger King's nugget. While both nuggets have a chicken meat loaf type substance in them the McDonald's version of chicken meat loaf is moister albeit slightly slimy, but better.
McDonald's is probably aware they have a better product which is why they had a brief sale, there is no threat. McDonald's BBQ sauce is much better as well. That is the verdict.


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LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers completed a season sweep of the Chicago Bulls with a 99-89 victory on Thursday night.
Portland improved to 10-25 on the road to take the season series with the Bulls for the first time since the 2008-09 season. The Blazers beat Chicago 102-94 on Nov. 18 in their other meeting this season.
Joakim Noah had 18 points and Carlos Boozer added 16 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago, which shot 44 percent.
J.J. Hickson grabbed 21 rebounds for Portland, which held a 45-41 rebounding advantage.
Chicago led 21-20 after the first quarter, but Portland scored the first 14 points of the second quarter and outscored the Bulls 32-16 in the period to take a 52-37 lead at halftime. Aldridge led Portland with 16 points at the break and Lillard had 13.
Portland extended its lead to 28 in the third quarter before the Bulls made a late charge, outscoring the Trail Blazers 36-19 in the final quarter. Jimmy Butler scored 10 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter to help Chicago get within 10 points with under 34 seconds left.
The injury-plagued Bulls got Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson back. Hinrich started at point guard after missing seven games with a sore right foot. Gibson, a reserve, also returned after missing 10 games with a sprained MCL in his left knee.
Hinrich struggled, shooting 1 of 7 from the field for two points. He scored his first points on a layup with under five minutes left in the third quarter. Gibson was 7 of 14 for 14 points.
The Blazers shot 49 percent from the field and went 10 of 21 from 3-point range, led by Lillard's four 3-pointers. Nicolas Batum and Wesley Matthews each hit three 3-pointers.
Portland has beaten the Bulls in four straight meetings and won nine of its last 11 against Chicago. The Blazers had lost 14 of their last 16 road games before Thursday.
The Bulls fell to 3-6 in March, while Portland improved to 6-5 this month.
Aldridge grabbed eight rebounds to fall short of his sixth consecutive double-double. The Western Conference Player of the Week had averaged 26.8 points and 12.2 rebounds in his last five games.
While the Bulls got Hinrich and Gibson back from injuries, Derrick Rose remains out. Rose said during Thursday's shootaround that he isn't sure when he'll return from his knee injury. The former MVP point guard sounded like he might miss the entire season and said he's experiencing some soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. He had ACL surgery in May. Rose said he hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery.
"Nothing has changed," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. "Go day to day. He continues to get better."


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I'm doing pretty well, by using the uncomplicated tactic of picking 9/11 England players. However, one of my two Australians (Harris) is injured and I feel like I should at least put an Aussie in instead of him. Hmmm... who to choose?
I think I've done pretty well considering I've been carrying Ponting and Clarke all series and refused to pick the best opener available. Then again you could probably say the same about Australia's Ashes campaign.
I'm 43rd in the over all thingamygig, which is good for me, had a poor last match though.
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NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer a live stream of the river dying at 7:15 a.m. CT and complete parade coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Friday.
Just hours before the Chicago Cubs' World Series parade takes over downtown Chicago Friday, the Chicago River was dyed blue, city officials announced.
The river took on the Cubs' hue just after 7 a.m. CT.
Street closures, parking restrictions and transportation reroutes were all in effect as preparations begin for the massive Cubbie celebration.
Fans are being asked to watch the parade along Addison Street from Sheffield Avenue to Pine Grove Avenue, along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Ohio Street and on Columbus Drive from Monroe Street to Balbo Avenue.
The parade route will start about 11 a.m.
The parade will leave Wrigley Field about 10 a.m., the mayor's office said in a news release, with the official parade route starting about 11 a.m. traveling along Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Ohio Street. It will then continue along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Avenue.
A celebration rally will take place at Lower Hutchinson Field in Grant Park at approximately noon, when the motorcade arrives in Grant Park.


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Ketchup is not my favorite condiment so I don't usually get too excited about eating it, but Sir Kensington's Gourmet Scooping Ketchup actually makes me want to talk about this sweet red sauce. How would I describe it? Well their classic version pretty much tastes like normal ketchup, just a lot better. And then there's their spiced version, which has the perfect amount of unique flavor and hotness compliments of an infusion of chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, agave nectar, honey, and coriander (sooo delicious on eggs and home fries!). This chart explains so perfectly the difference between Sir Kensington's classic variety and your usual ketchup:
Aside from the deliciousness, I love the shape of the glass jar and the old fashioned label. It really makes ketchup classier, don't you think?
Unfortunately, it's not widely available just yet, but you can purchase it from their shoppe, as well as select boutique grocers.
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Sage Skunk and Caper are definitely my favourites! But is has to be Karina Koala and Dab for Flossie (7).
What a great time we are having with the latest hot toy to hit the market. Meet the Enchantimals.
Part girl, part animal, Sage, Karina, Felicity Fox and Flick, Bree Bunny and Twist, Patter Peacock and Flap and Lorna Lamb and Flag share an unbreakable bond of friendship and lead to lots of play for Flossie and I.
The Enchantimals are one with nature and the keepers of their forest home, where they use their skills and compassion to maintain balance, peace and harmony amongst all living things.
They are the cutest dolls will you see and have a nice touch , like a flower in their hair or a soft bit of furry texture.
Small enough for little ones to handle and let their imagination run wild!
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Celebrant (translated as Silverlode) was a stream rising in the eastern Misty Mountains from the Mirrormere in the Dimrill Dale. It then ran through Lothlórien where it was met by the Nimrodel river, and emptied into the Anduin. The Fellowship of the Ring followed this river when they travelled from Moria to Lórien.[1]
Celebrant is a Sindarin name, consisting of celeb, "silver" and rant, "course".[2]
The element lode in Silverlode means "course, water-channel".[3]
These names were also a translation of Kibil-nâla in Khuzdul, the language of Dwarves.
See also
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entries celeb and rant
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 775


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The Way of the Dodo
The dodo bird has become a metaphor for extinction. A one-meter-tall, pigeonlike, flightless bird native to the island of Mauritius, the dodo died out in the late 1600s because Dutch settlers relied on them for food and brought in alien species that killed the ground-laying bird's young. In healthcare, what will "go the way of the dodo"?
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Kern wrote:Exastiken wrote:Kern wrote:Vomiting candy corns excess while trying to do the mad tower for the 100th time in the nude?
seriously, i don't know if its an haloween event or regular but there is that hidden dongeon in the southern shiverpeaks where enemies are immortals and can only be avoided with a specific torch. Drop the torch and they swarm over you. Jumping puzzle in pitch black. Boss that seek to destroy light. Pretty epic.
I remember that, the one with the note on the door, right? That was a HARD dungeon.
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Welcome Back
In today's post I will be reviewing;
Product Details
- Manufacturer/Brand; Sheena by Sheena Douglass. Paint Fusion
- Item number 179783.000.000
- RRP at time of writing: Around £15
Reason For Buying
I saw this demonstrated on Create and Craft and after sitting on my hands for a couple of days could resist no longer. Although it's not my usual style I've always wanted to paint but gave up as I found it too difficult, which was how I came to stamping. Sheena made everything look simple and achievable and I really wanted to give the techniques a try.
- Getting Started; Things you Need, Creating Backgrounds, Paint Fusion Techniques
- Projects; Simply Sweet, Berries, Daisies, Rosebud, Sweet Pea, Poppies
- Inspiration; Get Inspiration, Card Gallery, Home Decor.
The quality of filming, lighting and sound are fantastic.
The DVD is divided into sections which allow you to easily get to a particular chapter, if you only have ten minutes to spare, or you can watch the whole thing.
Sheena shows you the entire process, from choosing suitable paints, brushes and surfaces. Through the techniques and how to apply the techniques on each of the separately available 6 stamp sets.
Very clear instructions. Sheena explains things really well and you could easily paint along with her once you have the other items.
I really like how using rubber stamps means you can get started really quickly and simply to achieve impressive results and also that once you have practiced the techniques, in time you can move on to painting with out the stamps too.
I don't really have any, there were a few occasions when the camera cut away from techniques a little early, but they were techniques that had been shown previously. I'm sure this was just to keep the DVD to a practical length and when you watch through the whole DVD you don't miss anything. Its only if you are watching a particular section in isolation that you notice it. All the techniques you need are shown in full.
Build Quality
The quality of filming, lighting and sound are all fantastic. Wonderful close-ups of what is being shown, no distracting backgrounds, well-lit. This DVD is top class on all fronts, from content to production quality.
Value for Money
Excellent! Even if you only buy the DVD (without the stamps) You will still learn so many wonderful techniques that will take your painting to the next level.
Would I buy it Again?
Yes and I highly recommend it to everyone looking to improve their painting skills and try out some new techniques.
Summing up
This DVD is fantastic, as I say it was something completely different to my usual style, but I've really enjoyed it. I will be watching it again and again to learn the skills shown.
Sheena is a brilliant teacher, she explains everything so clearly and in a way that makes you feel like you could do it too. I especially like the fact that things are so well explained that you can stretch yourself beyond using the stamps as your skills evolve.
This DVD is like a workshop with Sheena, she has such an encouraging presentation style that you feel like you really are in a class with her. The great thing is, you can rewind and replay any thing as many times as you want to. An excellent DVD and an excellent concept too, Sheena says this is just the beginning and I'm very excited to see where she will take us in the future with this technique.
I'm converted, put me down as a Sheena Fusioneer, are you?
Here is Sheena's You Tube trailer about her Paint Fusion DVD
For more information about the products and to find Sheena on the web, please check out the links below.
- This is Sheena's website and blog. You can buy the DVD and related products from here too.
- This is Sheena's You Tube channel
- Sheena Douglass on Twitter
Thank you Sheena for an Excellent tutorial DVD. As well as buying the DVD, I did buy all the stamps as well. 🙂 Just saving up for the brushes next, I'm going to try the techniques with Golden Fluid Acrylics. I'll post again to let you all know how that goes.
Best wishes and thanks for reading, see you soon
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Cannes 2011 Articles
Cannes Film Festival 2011 news, gossip, photos, and video.
Canning Cannes
Written by Sarah The Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday with the award ceremony at which Terrence Malick's long-awaited The Tree of Life was given the top prize, the Palme d'Or. Last week after Tree's mixed reception on the Croisette I posited to Lainey that Tree was more Oscar than Cannes, but she said no, that it was definitely more Cannes than Oscar. Full Story
Ryan Gosling & a man's suit
I learned a lot of about men's suits yesterday. We're going to a really swanky wedding tonight and Jacek didn't have one. He's not the sharpest dresser, as you know, to begin with. And since he works from home, there's very little reason for him to dress up. We've been talking about getting him a new suit for a while. Full Story
Janet is thin again
It's a cycle every two years or so. Janet Jackson goes militant and loses a lot of weight and takes her top off for the cover of some magazine, and then a year later, she's covered up in sweats not wanting to be photographed. Don't sh-t on me for making it an issue. I'm only making it an issue because SHE makes it one when she grants an interview to some glossy about how she's finally found the formula to "stay fit forever!!!" Here's Janet at AMFAR last night at the Hotel du Cap looking svelte and ageless. Full Story
Scarlett's boyfriend's Canadian tuxedo
Sean Penn is killing it in Cannes today. Check him out working denim on denim, posing with some hip-jutting attitude at the photo call for This Must Be The Place. He plays Cheyenne, an aging goth rocker looking for the Nazi who tortured his dad. I want you to watch this clip before reading the rest. Ok so Frances McDormand? She plays his WIFE, a firefighter in Dublin, in the film. Full Story
Bright lips take a break for AMFAR
The AMFAR gala is happening tonight in Cannes. We usually always cover this event but this year, we were only staying a week at the festival and, fortunately – or unfortunately if my etalk boss is reading, ha! – this time our trip didn't include this party. I say that selfishly because the guest list for AMFAR is usually really prime and even if the celebrities don't stop for interviews – most of the good ones don't – the gala is good for some great b-roll that we can use throughout the year. Full Story
The Annual Tradition
I'm so happy to be home. Cannes was a great work trip, and we got a lot of sh-t done, and a lot of gossip gathered, but I was cursed the entire time. Not just my laptop either. Will explain later. But while I'm delighted to be back in Vancouver, I am a little sad that I left Cannes without a Roberto Cavalli sighting. Full Story
Kirsten's Melancholia, Charlotte's bump
The last time Lars Von Trier came to Cannes, a lot of movie people stormed out the theatre, expressing disgust with Antichrist. He reacted as he does. Like people don't get him. Like an auteur misunderstood. Some would say that's how he gets off. And yesterday he pushed that too far. During a press conference for his new film Melancholia, which is receiving some very good reviews, and in competition this year, Von Trier first decided to publicly discuss Kirsten Dunst's struggle with depression, and then went off on a ramble about Jews and Nazis and Hitler. Full Story
The 80s in Cannes
The Hollywood Reporter honoured Jodie Foster yesterday in Cannes at the Martinez. Rob Lowe was there to give a toast. The Hotel New Hampshire! I didn't understand it the first time I watched it. Um, I was 11. It just made me horny. Then I went over a friend's in university ten years later and we decided to rent it on a Friday night. Full Story
Hockey in Cannes
Several of you have made requests for this – Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal, Max Talbot, and Paul Martin of the Pittsburgh Penguins were in Cannes the other day at a party for the short film Trophy Wife starring Jamie Lynn Sigler. Random, right? Conference Finals or the Croisette? I guess partying on a yacht takes the sting away. Full Story
Favourite in Cannes so far
The dress. Both. Zoe Saldana arrived in a white gown with candy cane stripes last night at the Tree of Life gala. She was disappointing in yellow, if you recall (click here for a refresher), at the Met Gala and it looks like she was just saving the goods for the Croisette. Full Story
Leo & Blake: photo assumption
So she skipped hitting any carpets in exchange for an introduction to Steven Spielberg? Oh but Blake Lively will be busy here in Cannes. Ryan Gosling is here too. Right now though, it's about Leo. Earlier I noted there had yet to be any pictures of either, and certainly not Blake getting glorified at the Palais. Full Story


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John Lennon was born on Oct. 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England. To celebrate the 70th birthday of the late Beatle, events will be held all around the world, from a party at Radio City Music Hall, to reissues of his recordings, to the burying of three time capsules containing his work, to a Liverpool celebration featuring Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.
One day before his birthday, on Oct. 8, the film "Nowhere Boy," which recounts the early years of Lennon's life, will get its theatrical release in the U.S. The film has already played in theaters in the United Kingdom and at film festivals to generally positive reviews.
As Beatles aficionados know, each member of the Fab Four had a distinct identity: Paul was the cute one, George was the quiet one, Ringo was the funny one and John was the smart one. Of course, you can certainly find disagreement among the legions of Beatles fans, even today, who believe at various times the guys all were cute, quiet, funny and smart, depending on circumstances.Slideshow: Music biopics hit all the right notes
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But which Beatle was the most interesting? That, too, is hotly subjective. Yet the fact that a feature film was made that examines the young life of Lennon suggests there may be more fascination with the man who essentially gave birth to pop music's most popular band than there is in the other three.
"As an artist, John had an interesting and cynical way of viewing the world," said Andy Babiuk, bass player for the band The Chesterfield Kings as well as an author, whose "Beatles Gear" — the definitive study of the band's instruments and equipment, containing reams of behind-the-scenes information — is out in a new revised edition.
Review: 'Nowhere Boy' sweetly reveals young Lennon
"Even with the 'Daily Howl' (the irreverent comic book Lennon wrote as a teenager), imagine a young kid doing that," Babiuk added. "He came from an interesting perspective, the books he penned, his poems. He was cynical and funny, but he was very interested in life in general.Video: 'Nowhere Boy': Oct. 8 (on this page)
"I think people are very drawn to John Lennon because he was a very strong, at some points a very radical guy. People are drawn to that personality."
Standing ground against the unseen
Skidmore College music professor Gordon Thompson, author of the book, "Please Please Me," a look at the British pop-music industry in the late '50s and early '60s, said he finds the late George Harrison to be the most interesting Beatle because of his personal and creative growth and his cultural awareness.
But he recognizes the fascination with Lennon. "He definitely had an edge to his personality," Thompson said. "Perhaps his near-sightedness contributed: Without his glasses, he had trouble reading other people's expressions and, consequently, couldn't always gauge their intentions. He always seemed angry at the world around him in the '60s, but he may have simply been standing his ground against the unseen."
Lennon was murdered by stalker Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 1980. Chapman is currently serving a term of 20 years to life inside the Attica Correctional Facility in New York.
John Lennon's killer also considered murdering Liz Taylor
Thompson said the tragedy of Lennon's death at the age of 40 added to the interest in his life.
"His assassination certainly has contributed to the hagiography that has developed around his story," Thompson said. "Just as John Kennedy's legend has grown since his assassination, Lennon's quirks and accomplishments have been magnified in the retelling.Video: 'Nowhere Boy': Paul's audition (on this page)
"In part, he had retired from the world in the mid-'70s, until he re-emerged during the 'Double Fantasy' sessions. He continued to write good songs, but public taste had moved on to punk, new wave and the jazz-rock bands like Steely Dan. The assassination deified him."
Fans have their favorites
Fans, of course, have maintained an unwavering allegiance to the Beatles as a group, and to Lennon as an artist, activist and citizen of the earth.
Museums celebrate Lennon's life and legacy
"I love the sound of his voice," said Carol Bertolotti of Kenilworth of N.J., a self-described lifelong Beatles fan. She admits Paul is her favorite, but she finds John the most interesting. "The songs are so musical and the lyrics so full of imagery. His stance when he played guitar, his style, his wonderful surreal humor, the charismatic wise-guy class clown.
"I love the naughty boy look on his face after the 'rattle your jewelry' quip at the Royal Variety Performance. I like the way he would make a song out of anything, like 'Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite' taken from an old poster."
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Bengt Warmlind of Sweden has been a Beatles fan since the first time he heard "Love Me Do" in the fall of 1962. He recently attended his 13th consecutive Beatle Week in Liverpool. He cites George as his favorite Beatle because of "his friendly way of meeting people" as well as his "humor and humbleness."
He said John interests him simply for "the way he got people to listen to what he had to say."
Ramann Shukla of England travels frequently to Beatles celebrations in the U.S. and the U.K. and said in his opinion, John is the most interesting because of his "leadership, vision, ambition, originality and honesty" but feels "George must be mentioned for his spirituality, religion and courage to learn from other cultures."
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Darlene Jones of California, another frequent attendee at Beatle Week in Liverpool, is most intrigued by Paul, and noted that "the music was the best when they were all together."
And Dennis Blair, an American living in the U.K., offered this thought about the most interesting aspect of John: "It's purely imaginary: What would John have written in the last 30 years had he not been murdered? … How much poorer is popular music without his presence? (Of course, the same can be said of George.)"
Blair said he hasn't yet seen "Nowhere Boy," but hopes the filmmakers used restraint and good judgment in one particular area.
"Don't demonize anyone in the film just for the sake of overt dramatic tension," he said. "The story is exciting enough as is."
Michael Ventre is a frequent contributor to TODAYshow.com.
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Because we do. That is, we know the way to take the Santa Fe Chicken Salad at Chili's and turn it into a totally guilt-free meal option! Looking for actual directions to New Mexico? Umm, try Google Maps... Ingredients: One 4-oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast cutlet, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 1/8 tsp. chili powder 1/8 tsp. salt Dash garlic powder Dash onion powder 2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream 1/4 tsp. ranch dressing/dip seasoning mix 1 tsp. chipotle pepper sauce (like the kind by Tabasco) 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup fresh pico de gallo 1 1/2 oz. sliced avocado (about 1/3rd of an avocado) 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped plus 1 tsp. finely chopped cilantro 5 baked tortilla chips, broken into bite-sized pieces Directions: Bring a grill pan (or skillet) sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Season chicken with chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook chicken for about 3 minutes per side, until cooked through. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, thoroughly mix ranch seasoning into sour cream. Add chipotle pepper sauce, and stir until uniform. Place lettuce in a large bowl (or on a large plate). Top with pico de gallo, avocado, coarsely chopped cilantro, and tortilla chip pieces. Slice chicken, and transfer to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro, and toss to coat. Top salad with chicken, and serve with dressing! MAKES 1 SERVING
Serving Size: 1 salad (entire recipe) Calories: 305 Fat: 9.5g Sodium: 828mg Carbs: 24g Fiber: 7.5g Sugars: 6g Protein: 31.5g PointsPlus® value 7*
To get FAR away from this fatty salad! You look at the nutritional info, and it hits you like a slap to the face. "But Hungry Girl!" you stammer, "The chicken's not fried... there's no cheese, bacon, or candied nuts..." You're right. However, there are tortilla strips (fried, we presume), ranch dressing (too much fat!), a southwest sauce, and avocado (healthy fat = still fat). This salad has over 50 grams of fat! It's a huge bummer, we know. When you're at Chili's, stick to the Lighter Choices menu. But at home, make our swap for this salad! We rolled the ranch dressing and the southwest sauce into one tasty dressing, used our avocado wisely (just the right amount), and made a low-fat crunchy topper out of baked tortilla chips. So come on back, chicken... Nothing to be afraid of.
Serving Size: 1 salad Calories: 700 Fat: 51g Sodium: 1,760mg Carbs: 35g Fiber: 9g Sugars: n.a. Protein: 30g PointsPlus® value 19*
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The Italian fashion house so beloved of fans of pubic topiary is no stranger to having its products knocked off by enterprising people wanting some of the Gucci dollar. Nevertheless, you can bet your life that its people will wince when they see just how a chinese mobile phone company has interpreted the brand. The Gucciphone, complete with crystal and gold trim, is upholstered in that utterly naff double G-logo fabric. Full stats and a gallery are below.
2.1-inch, 16 million colour QVGA screen FM radio 2 Megapixel camera Micro SD support Stereo speakers 110x50x17.6 mm Weighs 99g
The bit that makes me laugh the most is that it comes with a certificate stating that the gold and crystals are real. Cough. [Just Another Mobile Phone Blog via Slashphone]


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A San Francisco Tour With Wise Sons: Where to Find Jewish and Eastern European Comfort Food
Evan Bloom and Leo Beckerman opened Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen in the Mission to give San Francisco a dose of the deli culture we'd been missing. "We sucked at first. But we knew we could be better than what's out there," Evan said. And Wise Sons is better, by far.
Evan and Leo started cooking together in 2003 for UC Berkeley's Jewish student center. They soon grew a weekly flock of 250 students and after graduation continued feeding friends in their backyards. By January 2011, they were popping-up in San Francisco cafes and at a Ferry Building farmer's market stand once a week before opening their brick-and-mortar in February 2012.
They don't have a deli counter, or bagels every day, and they occasionally hear the "How can you be a deli without tongue?" argument (their menu does actually feature brined tongue from time to time). What they do have is a solid commitment to old-school deli charm and integrity, making their pickles and spreads in-house, baking their selection of daily breads, curing and smoking all their own meat, including their seven-day-brined pastrami. If lines out the door aren't enough proof that the masses are mostly pleased, Bon Appetit Magazine named them one of the best Jewish delis in the nation last fall—and they've barely been open a full year.
But where do they go for borscht and bagels? Wise Sons is a tribute to Evan and Leo's common food heritage, so we spent an afternoon gathering up the tastes of their childhoods. We shopped for food staples and ate at go-to local joints that remind them of mealtime with their bubbes.
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Cigarette Packaging Still Too Alluring, Studies Find
New labeling regulations aren't stringent enough, researchers warn.
FRIDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) — Savvy tobacco companies are using color and other design elements to circumvent new U.S. regulations that crack down on misleading cigarette packaging, researchers say.
As of June 2010, tobacco companies were prohibited from using terms such as "light," "mild" or "low," which minimize the dangers of smoking, in advertising and on cigarette packaging. But tobacco companies have found other terms, colors and even numbers to create an illusion of safety, according to several new studies from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y.
The researchers determined that certain design features — light- or pastel-colored packaging associated with mild cigarettes, for example, and carefully chosen numbers — enable cigarette makers to skirt the laws.
"Though the removal of descriptor terms like 'mild,' 'light' and 'low' are a good start, manufacturers have basically replaced these terms with terms such as 'gold' and 'silver,' and changed the shading on packs to continue to mislead consumers," said study author Maansi Bansal-Travers, a behavioral research scientist at Roswell Park.
Another expert agreed that cigarette makers are using code language to falsely convince consumers that some cigarettes are less deadly than others.
"From international evidence, we know smokers who see white, silver or light colored packs are likely to associate them with lower harm products; blue packs with mild products; red with regular [full-flavor] products; and green with menthol," said Janet Hoek, a professor of marketing at University of Otago in New Zealand. "Pack colors have become quite strongly paired in smokers," and they now recognize them without any verbal descriptions, she added.
Hoek, who was not involved with the research, is an expert on tobacco regulation and other issues.
The three studies, published in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, conclude that cigarettes should be sold in standardized plain packs with coloring restricted much like wording.
In one study, about 190 smokers were shown six cigarette packages of Marlboro or Peter Jackson, a brand sold in Australia. The packages, in different shades and colors, had all text removed other than the brand name.
Participants who said they were concerned with health, tar, nicotine and safety overwhelmingly picked the "whitest" package, such as an ivory-colored pack of Peter Jackson's.
In a second experiment, researchers showed about 200 smokers and 200 nonsmokers pictures of cigarette packages that differed by a single element, either color (for example, light blue vs. dark blue); number ("10" vs. "6" ); or the size of the health warning.
About 87 percent said they'd choose the lighter colored package over the darker one if they were trying to reduce their health risks. The lighter colored package was also strongly associated with smoother taste and less tar.
About 89 percent of those concerned about health said they'd pick the package with the number "6" vs. "10," while 88 percent believed the packaging marked with a "10" had more tar than one marked with a "6."
About 81 percent thought a package labeled "full flavor" had more tar than one with the word "silver" on the front, while 78 percent said they would choose the "silver" pack to reduce health risks.
A third study tested reactions to proposed "corrective" statements about tobacco company misinformation that the U.S. federal court in the Department of Justice case against cigarette manufacturers is seeking to slap on cigarette packages.
Study participants temporarily increased their knowledge about smoking risks, but the researchers concluded that people need sustained exposure for such messages to sink in.
These efforts stem in part from the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, which granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration broad powers to regulate the manufacturing, advertising and promotion of tobacco products as a means of protecting public health.
The United States is following the lead of other countries in cracking down on misleading cigarette packaging. More than a dozen nations have stringently regulated cigarette packaging for years, with some requiring gruesome images on the packaging.
Starting in 2012, U.S. cigarette makers may have to cover half the packages with more graphic warning labels and vivid images of the dangers of smoking. The FDA is still mulling which labels to choose.
"Despite the graphic warning labels, which will be great progress in educating consumers about the risks of smoking, there is still 50 percent of the pack that can be used to mislead consumers on the relative risks of their products," Bansal-Travers said.
Marketing experts agree that the new legislation may not keep the packages from conveying subtle but powerful messages about the cigarettes inside.
"Packaging is what sells the product at the point of purchase," said Jeremy Kees, an assistant professor of marketing at Villanova School of Business.
"Up to 70 to 80 percent of consumer decisions are actually made in the store at the point of purchase," Kees said. "Of course, advertising and other promotions are important, but the packaging is the unspoken salesperson for the product."


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Jamalski is an internationally known MC who helped pioneer the reggae/hip-hop crossover genre both as a member of the Boogie Down Productions crew and as a prolific solo artist with hits such as "Jump, Spread Out." His accomplished beats cover the gamut of hip-hop and dance styles. As long as it's an underground scene, Jamalski's into it. After spending most of the past decade living and playing in Europe, last year Jamalski moved his headquarters back to his hometown, New York City, and has adopted Albuquerque as his secondary base of U.S. operations. The Alibi spoke with him over the phone.
The Jazz Gospel According to Charlie Christian
Michael Anthony, Bobby Shew and friends celebrate guitarist's innovations
Using a newfangled contraption, the electric guitar, and a mesmerizing facility for improvisation, Charlie Christian, born in 1916, helped transform the role of the guitar in jazz. The Oklahoma City native first made his mark in the swing era, joining Benny Goodman's sextet and orchestra in 1939. (As the third black man hired by Goodman, he helped bury bandstand segregation.) He then helped transform jazz itself, collaborating with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk as they worked out the rules of a brand-new musical language: bebop. He managed to accomplish all of this in just 25 years, passing away in 1942, a victim of tuberculosis.
Flyer on the Wall
Sult (Norwegian electro acoustic improv), Brachiator (experimental sounds by New Mexico's Mark Weaver, Ben Wright and Christian Pincock), Alchemical Burn vs. AGL (drone competition) and DJ Caterwaul (vinyl records) constitute a far-out show at Moldspores (923 11th Street NW) on Sunday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and all ages are welcome. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)


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Game development in China is no longer just a domestic thing. Foreign power houses such as EA, Zynga, and Ubisoft have major studios working on big titles in China. However, many of their best console titles won't reach Chinese players until either the game is released in PC in Chinese or pirated by Chinese hackers. Small foreign developers are springing up all over China, looking to make it big here by doing something many foreign developers haven't been able to do: make a game in China that can reach the world.
One such developer, Balance Worlds, was started in China to do pretty much what its name says, "to make games in China for the global market". Christopher M. Pfeiffer the CEO of BW, and a friend of mine, talked to Kotaku about some of the reasons why he came out to China to make video games.
Pfeiffer, originally from the States, had worked on big titles such as Resistance Fall of Man and the Ratchet and Clank series. He came to China with his partner Max Garber in 2007. Wanting to open their own studio, the two of them decided to open it in Beijing China.
"The reality is, I like it here," said Pfeiffer. "It's kind of like how life imitates art in the sense that I got into game development, and I really loved the process of development—you know, game design is like this chaotic rush to something great.
"China was in development on a country sized level, and it was kind of an intoxicating feeling."
When they first started, Balanced Worlds was a team of only 5 guys. Pfeiffer recounted having problems hiring and getting people in China on-board. As they matured and started to do more work, they've been able to hire more people and build up the company. Currently, BW has 35 employees, 28 of which are Chinese.
Many of them, like Pfeiffer, explained how China's long history as an art outsourcing factory and the cheap cost of living and labor was a big draw. American McGee, the famed game designer of American McGee's Alice and American McGee's Grim, also said similar things when I interviewed in him in in 2010.
But with cheaper cost of living, cheaper labor, and a workforce capable of producing artwork, why base yourself in China, I asked. Pfeiffer explained it as being more than just cheap labor but also different approach in game design and sales models that has him looking towards China as place where he can make his games.
"What I think of China, is that it's more experienced in game design in terms of online free-to-play and also when you talk about social game expereiences I think China is in the lead in that area," said Pfeiffer. "The West because of the console world has been ahead in production values, and what BW is trying to do is take Western production values and mix it with Chinese game design and monetization which is where they are superior right now."
The free-to-play business model that Pfeiffer referred to originated in Korea and really took off in China, so much so that many of the top games in China apart from World of Warcraft are indeed free to play.
Pfeiffer also pointed to a cultural benefits of being here. He gave an example about "arts daily", a daily critique of artwork by designers and artists during the early part of game development, as being one of the ways Chinese culture has helped him run a smoother ship.
"People would do arts daily where everybody sits down in front of a big theatrical screen and have all the artists picking on someone's art in the West," said Pfeiffer. "You can't do that here, here people first of all don't want to publicly humiliate their friends, and they won't be too comfortable receiving the feedback.
"The way we get feedback in China is that we will get anonymous emails to the creative director," he added, " and if we use someone's ideas it gets used and if we don't no one feels stupid about it."
Pfeiffer also lists lower taxes as another Chinese advantage.
Pfeiffer and his team at BW are working on their first game, Bomb Buddies, a Bomberman-esque free-to-play online browser game that can be played all over the world. He says that the team basically played every version of Bomberman available to see if they could make a better game, in the end Pfeiffer believes BW can create a similar game with better graphics, gameplay, social and fun factors.
While Bomb Buddies is their first game that will be released, BW was previously working on a shooter but they had to change gears and turn it into Bomb Buddies.
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Uninformed, Irresponsible Journalism Is Killing Needed Education Reform
Although there isn't a query that synagogues need your assist, I have never been a member of a Reform Synagogue that didn't modify dues for members who could not afford to pay the complete quantity. LH word: the DOE is also mandating that SWDs be placed into basic education courses with no limit to the quantity, until the total class size reaches the contractual limit of 32 in grades 1-5, and 30-33 in MS; see above. I get bored with seeing all these buildings getting fancier foyers, a second gymnasium when the first was just high quality, and and many others, then the newspapers running articles about how the funds is so low.
Despite much opposition from congress, Arthur continued to pursue the civil service reform that James A. Garfield had begun. Along with learning fashionable education they argued to show the western ideas and concepts with special reference of Vedas. Just like so many others in the corporate education reform movement – from Barack Obama to Rahm Emanuel to Bill Gates to Arnie Duncan – King loves to preach about how he is making the public colleges that Other People's Children (OPC's) attend higher.
The Butler Education Act 1944 raised the school leaving age and created a more defined differential between levels of education. A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year , has written a weblog post that appears to urge all of us to stand above the fray and stand collectively as teachers no matter our views on training reform or our roles within the system. In states with a Republican governor and a Republican supermajority within the legislature, the measures to denationalise education advanced rapidly. There are additionally other issues in training that want urgent consideration, just like the articulation between faculty-primarily based learning and vocational and tutorial learning.
This is why the church needs apostles todayâto bring TRUE reform to the physique of Christ, by way of the data (doctrine) of Him who has known as us to glory and advantage (2Peter 1:three), that she may be a wonderful church, without any spot or wrinkle of the flesh (Ephesians 5:27), pure and holy within the pure reflection of Christ alone. The state legislature set aside funding in the state funds to completely fund training.
Lifelong welfare creates dependency whereas if you happen to put a time limit on it and power individuals to go to highschool to coach for jobs whereas accumulating, nobody would view welfare as a everlasting income source as they do now. To this end, Alexander II, with assistance from his ministries and advisors, achieved the reform which might make him a legend in history. Our increased training system has historically been a gateway to middle class security and financial alternative.…


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A ruptured spleen is an emergency medical condition that occurs when the capsule-like covering of the spleen breaks open, pouring blood into your abdominal area. Depending on the size of the rupture, a large amount of internal bleeding can occur. Signs and symptoms:
• Pain in the upper left portion of the abdomen
• Tenderness when you touch the upper left portion of the abdomen
• Lightheadedness and confusion.
Treatment for a ruptured spleen will depend on your condition. Some people with ruptured spleens require immediate surgery. In other situations, a ruptured spleen may heal with rest and time. Many small and many moderate-sized injuries to the spleen can heal without surgery. You're likely to stay in the hospital while doctors observe your condition and provide nonsurgical care, such as blood transfusions, if necessary.
Your doctor may recommend periodic follow-up CT scans to ensure that your spleen has healed.
Surgery for a ruptured spleen can include: The surgeon may be able to repair the rupture in the spleen with stitches. Surgery to remove part of the spleen. If the spleen is ruptured in a way that makes it possible to remove only a portion of it, your surgeon may perform a procedure called a partial (splenectomy). You don't need a spleen to survive. But being without your spleen increases your risk of serious infections. Your doctor may recommend ways to reduce your risk of infection.


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Posted on: Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:28 am by Min
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Join us on our IRC chat!
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A TeamSpeak 3 server has been created. You cannot connect with TS2, you need to have a TeamSpeak 3 client installed.
Connect to 188.8.131.52 and enjoy.
E-mail the server operator at email@example.com if there are problems.
Posted on: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:50 am by Min
Ok, this is a general information post. It seems that we all need to be reminded of the proper way to conduct strict and tournament games. These rules are not guidelines, they aren't something that can be followed once in awhile, and ignored other times. This is how things are done. The rules are designed to ensure fair and fun gameplay for everyone playing.
Rule 1
Do not start playing until people join, teams are decided, made, the game is locked and the go is called. If you should choose to ignore this rule and start playing. The usual response is everyone who joins after you will create a massive team against you and smash you into the ground so quickly you may as well not even have tried. If you become a repeat offender of this nature, your access to the game servers could be revoked. For those of you who do not understand what the go is, its simple. 1........2.........3...........go!!! is the typical way the game is called.
Rule 2
Do not farm before you see the go scroll. This rule is simple to understand, if you decide to farm before everyone else this gives you an advantage. This means its unfair for everyone else. This is not acceptable.
Rule 3
Do not jump the go. Wait until the word go enters your scroll bar before doing anything. Do not accelerate, do not farm, do not collect 200 dollars. Do not move until the word go is seen. The only movement allowed before the game starts is to get onto the correct side for the teams that were created. Some people seem to be under the impression that moving is allowed the moment they see someone start calling, this is incorrect. Do not move until you see the go on your message bar.
Rule 4
Do not start on land. This means if for whatever reason your pushed onto land (people starting on top of you can do it sometimes) drive into deep water, and respawn. There is no exceptions to this rule. If your on land, waiting for everyone else to take a base before going is still unacceptable. There are no excuses, if your on land, die, respawn and drive back to your side, tell everyone else to wait before calling. It happens sometimes, people will understand.
Rule 5
If you join a strict game, and you notice bases are taken, just quit, the game is in progress. Someone probably forgot to lock, or unlocked to allow a player who dropped connection to rejoin. It happens, don't screw the game up for them, find a new game to play. Or start your own game.
Ok, that's the basic rules of strict and tournament games. If you do not follow these rules your access to all game servers can and will be revoked. How long it is revoked for is up to the owner of the game server in question and of course, how bad the offense was.
Typically the way things like this get dealt with is simple, if you offend, we try to talk to you about it. If you act reasonably, understand the rules and agree to no longer misbehave, then great. Otherwise, sorry, we don't want you ruining the game for everyone else.
Happy boloing.
Posted on: Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:00 pm by Elvis
WinBolo 1.17 is now available for download.
Full change list can be found on the Wiki.
Thanks to Min, jhood and Sticks who are largely responsible for all the code that have gone into this new version.
Posted on: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:34 am by Min
I changed Minbot and the open game spawner I'm running to run the 1.17 test code, if you want to use minhiriath.xen.prgmr.com you will have to download it.
Give it a go and let us know if there are any major issues.
Jason8 has also switched his bot over to 1.17 testa.


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Riesling wine, reconceived & repackaged
[W]e've seen wines and beers packaged for various target audiences, including women and gay men, but recently we came across a slightly different kind of example. Based in New Zealand, Ritzling is an effort to rethink classic Riesling wines for modern tastes and reformat them in a new way.
Aiming to create a new kind of beverage, Ritzling has taken Riesling wine and added carbonation along with a twist of citrus, resulting in a blend it calls "pure happiness." With richly artistic labeling and packaged in 250mL bottles, the beverage is reportedly served in a manner similar to Mexican beer, with a slice of lemon or lime in the neck of the bottle.
There are countless ways to make a classic product fresh and new again, but Ritzling's take on Riesling seems uniquely innovative. One to help introduce at bars, restaurants and summer picnics in your part of the world?
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About Brookfield
Brookfield one of the world's largest commercial real estate companies, owns, develops and manages premier office properties in the downtown cores of major global cities. US operations are headquartered in New York City.
As a leader in the development, leasing and management of prime commercial properties throughout North America, our goal is to provide building operations to ensure essential services are provided that contribute to the effective business operations and comfort of tenants.