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I really love the B&W photos, but the first one with the cow catches my eye the most. I like how the fennels break up the detail of the photo and it gives it the feeling of being an old photograph.ReplyDelete
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Officers have arrested two more Lincoln teens that were involved in some of the 46 separate cases of vandalism in Lincoln over the past three weeks. A 14 and 15 year old were arrested on Wednesday afternoon, October 4th on felony vandalism charges. Officers have continued the investigation and determined that on several of these incidents the two previous arrested teens were joined by two other 16 year olds. These two have also been arrested in connection with the vandalisms. The total amount of damage caused is estimated at over $9000.00.


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Tang Wei Hao (Fan Tao), Lo Chun (Liang Chieh), Lo Sheng (Lu Yi-fei), Shek Kang (Liang Ying), Yuen Hua (Hsi Chao), Wang Lung-wei (Peng Shih-hao), Yuen Pin (Ho Ming-tien), Meng Ting Ke (Chuan Pao-pao), Liu Hui-ling (Ms. Ying), Ku Feng (Chou Tung-lou), Tsao Tao-hua (Yang Chen-yu), Dick Wei To Lung (Huang Chang), Ai Fei (Swordsman)
Directed by Sun Chung
The Short Version: The meticulous director, Sun Chung fires back with a similar follow up to his classic AVENGING EAGLE (1978) in this tale of a vicious gang and the group of covert government officials who try to annihilate them. Something of a clone of Chang Cheh's FIVE VENOMS (1978)--that was already in production as this picture began rolling--It's a fast paced, kinetic Wuxia/Kung Fu hybrid that delivers amazing fight sequences and mystery to keep you guessing. An unsung martial arts classic from one of Hong Kong's best directors.
For more info on TO KILL A MASTERMIND including more behind the scenes pictures and photos click here.
A powerful crime syndicate known as the Chi Sha clan is a vast network of deadly criminals proficient in martial arts. Growing in number at an alarming rate, the Imperial Court orders Yang Chen-yu and his followers to wipe them out at all costs. Doing this proves difficult as no one knows the identity of the mastermind behind the Chi Sha, not even its own members. Spies infiltrate the organization in an effort to destroy them from within. But then, no one knows who the spies are and after a few ambushes and security breaches, the clan deputies begin suspecting one another of being traitors. With the Chi Sha dwindling in numbers, it's a matter of time before the mastermind must reveal himself.
Sun Chung, one of Shaw Brothers most brilliant and notable directors had been helming movies for the studio since the early 1970's. He started with the quirky and grotesque Wuxia pseudo horror actioner THE DEVIL'S MIRROR in 1972. His next action film was one that started out as a Chang Cheh picture--THE BLOODY ESCAPE. For whatever reason, this soon became a joint effort between the two then later one, Sun got sole directorial credit despite the movie looking far more like a Cheh picture. Comedies and dramas followed as well as several exploitation movies becoming part of Sun Chung's resume.
It wasn't until 1977 that he found his signature style (critical fight scene moments in slow motion, ingenuitive editing techniques) with the release of JUDGEMENT OF AN ASSASSIN starring David Chiang and Chen Hui Min. 1978 brought what is arguably his most famous movie, AVENGING EAGLE starring Ti Lung, Fu Sheng and Ku Feng. After that enthralling, award winning adventure, Sun Chung was working on THE DEADLY BREAKING SWORD, KUNG FU INSTRUCTOR and TO KILL A MASTERMIND (all 1979). The latter title is most interesting. So many of Sun Chung's movies either accentuate, or balance out characterization with the action. MASTERMIND focuses far more attention on fast paced action set pieces with exposition taking second place.
Sun Chung took a big gamble with this production using predominantly unknowns for his cast. Teng Wei Hao is the main lead here and he's an imposing performer skulking around with his flowing Dracula cape and look of seriousness about his face. Like the bulk of the cast, he never connected with audiences and played bit parts the remainder of his career. He did have a small, but important role in the Wuxia classic, CLAN FEUDS (1982). Lo Chun and Lo Sheng, the two brothers of famed Shaw star Lo Mang have lead roles also. Sadly, after a few bit roles afterward, both men terminated their contracts, feeling they had no prospects in film, and left the business forever. Lo Chun went abroad while Lo Sheng joined their fathers construction business.
Sun Chung's gamble didn't pay off as TO KILL A MASTERMIND got lost in the shuffle amongst a slew of hit movies that included THE FEARLESS HYENA, THE PROUD TWINS, MAGNIFICENT BUTCHER, Chung's own DEADLY BREAKING SWORD and KUNG FU INSTRUCTOR. The most noticeable difference is that those movies all had big names in the lead roles. For MASTERMIND, perennial villain, Wang Lung-wei is the main antagonist with prolific Shaw regular, Yuan Hua (or Yuen Wah) doing likewise. Still, it was a valiant effort for director Sun to give the usual background players and some potential talent a chance to shine. It was something Chang Cheh had been doing his entire career with his uncanny knack for spotting superb talent.
While the plot in MASTERMIND is an interesting one, its narrative mimics that of AVENGING EAGLE in several ways. Script writer, I Kuang seemingly refurbishes the vicious Iron Boat gang from EAGLE and transforms them into the flashier, more hip Chi Sha clan. Yuen Wah even uses one of Ku Feng's familiar metal clawed hands in this film as his primary weapon. Speaking of cameo appearances by weapons, the masks from Chang Cheh's FIVE VENOMS (1978) turn up here in slightly altered form. The ending is also similar to the one seen in AVENGING EAGLE and that creative editing style that won that film a Best Editing award crops up here, too.
The script is likewise a clone in numerous ways to Chang Cheh's FIVE VENOMS (1978); yet it also foreshadows Cheh's MASKED AVENGERS from 1981. In that film, a group of honorable martial artists band together to hunt down the trident brandishing syndicate of marauding masked killers. In MASTERMIND, it's much the same thing as the devout Yang tracks the Chi Sha and has them infiltrated by secret agents in an attempt to wipe them out and reveal their elusive leader. In the later MASKED AVENGERS, the three chiefs of the gang are all unknown until the last half.
Also, the group of warriors trailing the gang are easily picked off one by one by the wicked masked murderers. In MASTERMIND, Yang and his men frequently have the upper hand as the Chi Sha ultimately turn on each other. Yang even constructs massive effigy's of the Chi Sha deputies--when one is killed, the effigy is destroyed. At any rate, both pictures borrow elements from Chang Cheh's 1978 comic book classic, FIVE VENOMS.
Yuen Wah strikes a pose (above and below) behind the scenes on the set of TO KILL A MASTERMIND (1979)
The action on display in MASTERMIND is amazing and undercranked unlike fights in other Sun Chung movies from this time period. However, the fights in JUDGEMENT OF AN ASSASSIN (1977) were also sped up. The choreography comes courtesy of both Tang Chia and his frequent collaborator Huang Pei-chi. The fighting sequences seen here are of a high caliber for this action packed Wuxia adventure. The costumes have that flashy, otherworldly look to them indigenous to the swordplay productions. There's also some interesting weapons on display. The various Chi Sha members have their own signature look and weapon of death.
TO KILL A MASTERMIND never got an official DVD release during the five year time period that IVL had licensed the Shaw library from Celestial Pictures. At this time, all that's available is a bad quality bootleg. Watchable, it nonetheless pales next to the restorations fans have become accustomed to since earlier in the decade. Hopefully, this film will see a legit release sometime in the near future. It certainly deserves to be seen as it's one of Sun Chung's lesser known, but rabidly fast paced swordplay pictures. Highly recommended.
ADDENDUM: The film has since showed up restored as part of the massive compilation hard drive system known as the ZiiEagle. Sadly, it's only available in Singapore.


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Slicing meat into thin even strips is easier when the meat is partially frozen. This technique is suited for meats used in many Asian dishes. If you freeze the meat, it will make it easier to cut into strips as the meat fibers will not stretch or tear as easily. Then don't forget to let the meat strips completely thaw, so it will cook evenly.
Cooking vegetables for long periods of time causes them to lose a lot of the nutrients that are found in them. To preserve a vegetable nutritious value, cook quickly by either steaming or sauteing it. Ideally you should consume the vegetable in its raw state.
If burgers get stuck to the grill, it will be difficult to flip them without mangling them in the process. Consider brushing the grill with vegetable oil before cooking to prevent food from sticking to the grill.
When you use fresh ingredients, your cooking will be considerably better than if you used canned, dried or frozen ingredients. You will save plenty of money by buying fresh vegetables and other ingredients, and your food will also taste more flavorful.
Use airtight containers for storing flour, sugar, and baking mixes in the kitchen. Sealed containers are great for keeping bugs out and helping your food to not spoil. You can purchase them at many places, and they are well worth the money.
It is possible to do a lot of preparation beforehand in order to speed up the cooking process and make it easier. You can read the recipe to find out what you can do in advance. There is a lot of preparation that you can take care of a day in advance. You can turn a fancy meal into a fast, fun meal that can be cooked in a flash!
You should use chicken broth when you are cooking your vegetables. Not only will chicken broth help to keep vegetables from getting stuck to the pan, but they will add some nice flavors to the dish. You can make your own chicken broth or you can buy it at most any supermarket at a very low price.
If you find yourself with leftover homemade sauce, freeze the leftovers in ice cube trays. Then, at a later date, it is a simple process to reheat the cubes on your stove top in a pan. The sauce will be very edible after it comes out of the trays.
Losing weight and eating healthy can feel difficult, but you can easily lessen the amount of oil you use in your cooking. Oil and butter is mostly fat. You can use a cooking spray rather than butter or oil to cook your foods just as easily, and the important bonus is that it is healthier for you.
If burgers get stuck to the grill, it will be difficult to flip them without mangling them in the process. Brush the grill with oil so that food does not stick to it. Vegetable oil works great and will not make your grill greasy.
You need to soak wooden skewers in water for approximately thirty minutes prior to using them. This helps them avoid burning when you cook. Use two parallel skewers as opposed to a single skewer to keep food intact.
Airtight Containers
When you want to add a bit of protein to your diet, tofu and beans are a great source of it. It is possible to buy both at most supermarkets. Tofu can be pan-fried with some seasonings, and makes a tasty meat alternative. For a tasty bean dish, simply boil them with your favorite herbs.
Always make sure that your flour, sugar and baking additives are stored in airtight containers. Not only will these containers make sure your foods aren't contaminated by bugs, the lack of air will keep your goods fresher for longer. Airtight containers can be purchased at many retailers.
When cooking pumpkins, first set the pumpkin upright; then slice it down the center, cutting it in half. Place them on individual baking sheets, cut side down. Sprinkle some water onto the baking sheets, and proceed to bake the pumpkin at 350 degrees for about 60 minutes.
Saute vegetables with chicken broth to cook them in a healthy way. Not only will the flavor be enhanced, but they will be lower in fat without the need for oils and butter. This is a healthy and tasty, vegetable cooking technique.
By doing this, fruits can stay fresh all through the year. Another great benefit is that you will have certain fruits on their off season.
Here is a fresh perspective on pumpkins. First, cut your pumpkin in half from top-down. Lay each half on it's own cookie sheet with the cut side facing down. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkle a little bit of water onto the baking sheets, then bake for about one hour.
A well organized kitchen will simplify cooking. Supplies and staples kept in disarray will have you scrambling when trying to find a needed utensil or ingredient. Organize your kitchen logically. As an example, keep all of your spices stored in one cabinet for ease.
Store unripened fruits in a plastic container that has holes in it. As a fruit becomes ripe, it puts off ethylene gasses. When you store the fruit in a perforated bag, the ethylene gas can escape so that the natural decay process slows down. This allows your produce and fruits to stay fresh longer.
If you decide on using fresh herbs, gather them in bunches and snip the stems with scissors. This is perfect for flavorful herbs like dill and parsley. By using this technique you can chop many herbs in a short amount of time, and they will be much lighter and fluffier, without the wetness that you get when using a knife.
As you are cooking, develop a habit of washing your dishes right after you use them. Fill half your sink with hot water and dishwashing liquid and the other half with rinse water. If you wash while you are cooking, the dishes and pots will be easier to scrub and you will save time on cleaning up after dinner. Plus, they will be immediately available to use again.
Add lots of salt to your water for cooking pasta. This is so that the seasoning will set into the pasta. If you salt the pasta once it is cooked, you will not get as much flavor when you add the seasoning.
Ground Meat
You should save some water from the pan in which you cooked the pasta so that you can add it to the pasta sauce later. Save approximately 1/4 cup of water after cooking your pasta. Add some of it in as you mix the pasta with the sauce. Amalgamation will take place in your sauce when you add the pasta water. The starch will give it the "creaminess" you desire.
Always blot ground meat before cooking it. It is a good idea to always blot away moisture before cooking ground meat. If your meat is soggy before you sear it, then it will be soggy afterward. The water will then cook in the pain. This steams the meat, giving it a different texture than searing.
Impress people with a perfect sandwich by spreading mayonnaise evenly and smoothly all over the bread, from crust to crust. Often, condiments are haphazardly squirted onto only the center of the bread. Spread the mayonnaise properly so that its flavor permeates the entire sandwich.
Reserve some pasta water for use in your pasta sauce. Save approximately 1/4 cup of water after cooking your pasta. When your sauce is also ready, add in the water before tossing or topping the pasta. Your sauce will be thicker and creamier due to the starch provided by the water from the pasta.
Prep your grill in advance of your barbecue cookout. This should be done about 30 minutes prior to putting any food on it. You need to allow the coals to reach a medium heat. Once the desired temperature has been reached they should be covered with ash. This is the best grilling temperature.
Use only a very small amount of fat when sauteing a food. The excess moisture can steam the food versus sauteing, minimizing the chances that you will get that crispness you want. This should be done at a lower temperature, too.
An excellent suggestion is to purchase solid cutting utensils for use in your kitchen. It will help you to save time if you have cutting utensils that are not dull and it also adds safety to your kitchen because dull knives can cause you to cut yourself accidentally. Dull knives have caused many more accidents than nice, sharp ones.
Set a timer on your watch or cellphone in addition to the oven. Carry the second timer with you so that you will hear the alarm anywhere in the house.
Oysters can be prepared in fresh and new ways. You can prepare oysters in other ways than just raw with some drizzled lemon juice. Opened oysters can be placed on a pan appropriate for broiling and covered with a moderate dose of cream. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and some freshly grated pepper, and the broil until they are bubbling. Not a fan of that method? Try sauteing the oysters instead. Dredge with a little seasoned flour and fry in hot butter for approximately two minutes until golden. Prepare the oysters in shell. Place them into a casserole dish, and then place a little butter and fresh, new breadcrumbs on every oyster. Once you've done all of this, bake the dish at about 425 degrees for approximately 4-5 minutes. Once the butter begins to bubble, enjoy them hot alongside some crusty bread.
Try baking dishes that are oily, versus microwaving them when they need reheated to avoid greasy messes. Microwaves heat oils faster than solids which will cause your food to separate. Baking your leftovers will heat your food gradually, reducing the mess and allowing you to truly savor your food.
If you need to reheat a dish that is made with oil, bake it in the oven instead of the microwave to avoid a huge mess. The very high temperature in the microwave will cause the oil to leave the food. When you use the oven to reheat a dish, the heat will come slower and more consistent, which will keep the ingredients cohesive and the dish flavorful.
Creating large family meals for holidays and special occasions doesn't need to be stressful. Rather than allowing yourself to panic at the last minute, you should complete all of the preparations on the night before. Your prep work might involve cutting up vegetables, measuring ingredients, and marinading meats.
Cooking food for a large number of people might mean added stress on your plate. To relief the pressure and lessen the chances of extreme anxiety on cooking day, try preparing some ingredients of dishes on the day prior. Your prep work might involve cutting up vegetables, measuring ingredients, and marinading meats.
One unique grilling option is fruit. Consider grilling your favorite fruits on a skewer. Place them on a grill that is clean, and cook until you see grill marks on the fruit. Place atop grilled pound cake or on ice cream to serve.
If you want your time in the kitchen to be free from stress, create a list of all the ingredients you will need and make sure that you have everything on the list in close arm's reach. This protects you from the possibility of discovering a missing ingredient when you're halfway through the cooking process. It takes no longer to set out everything first, rather than as you go, but it can save a lot of time and headaches along the way.
Try ketchup as a batter ingredient in fried foods. There is no need to only use ketchup as a dip for cooked foods. You can also use it as a supplemental dip for chicken or vegetables. The ketchup adds a surprising zest to any fried food, and most people would never think of ketchup in that way.
Use flavored butter spreads to add some zest to corn or rolls at dinner time. To start, let the butter sit at room temperature, or give it a quick spin in the microwave. To add some dynamic flavor, mix in some sauce, spices or herbs. Lemon juice, chipotles, BBQ and honey are some things to try.
Now that you've read some great tips, you can tell that preparing great food is easier to do if you employ the knowledge you've learned here. Next time you need to prepare food, think about trying something you have read in this article. Your cooking will turn out to be better tasting and people will enjoy that.
As you are preparing mashed potatoes for a meal, be sure to use hot, but not boiling milk to stir in with the potatoes. This will also make your potatoes lighter and more manageable when you prepare them for your family. No one wants to eat lumpy mashed potatoes that taste bland!


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- Registered Dietitian in Toronto
- Sports Nutrition & Athletic Performance
- Digestive Health & Food Sensitives
- Hormonal and Metabolic Issues
- Eating Disorder Treatment & Management
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2017 NFL Mock Draft roundtable: SI, MMQB staffers role-play every pick of Round 1
We've published several mock drafts this spring, featuring seemingly every possible permutation of picks, but there's one factor we can't typically account for in our forecasting: the unpredictable decision-making of other people. So for this week's mock, I brought in backup, recruiting four other writers and editors for SI and The MMQB to help split the GM duties among the 32 picks of the first round for a live mock draft on the latest On the Clock Podcast.
The cast of characters, along with the teams they represented in this mock (I picked for the Browns, Jets, Ravens, Lions, Texans and Steelers):
• Emily Kaplan, who writes The MMQB's College Column every week (49ers, Chargers, Saints, Colts, Broncos and Seahawks)
• MMQB senior editor Gary Gramling (Bears, Panthers, Cardinals, Redskins, Giants and Cowboys)
• NFL producer and On the Clock Podcast producer Eric Single (Titans, Bengals, Eagles, Raiders, Packers and Saints)
• NFL producer Bette Marston (Jaguars, Bills, Buccaneers, Dolphins and Chiefs)
Who did your team take under the direction of its new GM? You can see the full results below, along with an abridged version of our justifications for each pick, and listen to the full mock draft in podcast form here:
11Myles GarrettDE, Texas A&MChris Burke: The only other option there is a quarterback, and I don't think relative to Garrett's talent that anyone justifies that No. 1 pick. And I say that as someone who likes Deshaun Watson quite a bit and could see at least three other guys getting into Round 1.
22Solomon ThomasDE, StanfordEmily Kaplan: Thomas has so much upside as a pass rusher, and he's a defensive end that I just feel I need on my team as I need to build forward. You could take Jonathan Allen here; you could maybe get a safety, even though they might be luxury picks; you could get Leonard Fournette since you don't have a quarterback to build your offense around. But Thomas is the best value moving forward.
33Marshon LattimoreCB, Ohio StateGary Gramling: I wanted Thomas here. I'm not a big Jonathan Allen guy—I like the high floor, not crazy about the ceiling. Not crazy about taking a corner this high, especially with a draft this deep at the position, but the Bears did miss out on A.J. Bouye in free agency, and there's too many questions there, so I'm going to take Lattimore and I'm planning to trade back into the end of the first round and get my next quarterback.
44Jonathan AllenDT, AlabamaBette Marston: Putting Allen in that D-line alongside Dante Fowler Jr. and in front of second-year guys Myles Jack and Jalen Ramsey gives that defense an exciting young core. They did lose Julius Thomas, but it's obviously a little high to take a tight end this early. Allen is such an incredible athlete that Jacksonville can't pass him up here.
55Jamal AdamsS, LSU(Pick via Rams) Eric Single: With two picks in the top 18, I went into this first pick feeling pretty good one of the top three DBs on the board would be available here. The gap between Adams and Hooker isn't too wide, but Adams's combination of physical play in the box and nose for the ball separates him for now.
66Leonard FournetteRB, LSUChris Burke: Frankly, this has been sort of a disastrous start for the Jets with five defensive players already off the board. I like the idea of building through the run game, with Forte getting up there in age for a running back and Bilal Powell not necessarily being a reliable grind-it-out guy. I don't feel like taking a quarterback here yet given what else is on the roster.
77Malik HookerS, Ohio StateEmily Kaplan: I really want a quarterback in this draft (and will be targeting Davis Webb with the 38th pick if all goes well), but Hooker is perfect for the Cover-3 scheme that new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley runs—he can pretty much be the Earl Thomas that Bradley's defenses had in Seattle—and an invaluable playmaker for a secondary short on them.
88O.J. HowardTE, AlabamaGary Gramling: I'm going to channel my Dave Gettleman here and do something way off-base that's probably going to anger a lot of Panthers fans. Gettleman always looks a year ahead with these draft picks, and you only may have one or two more years of Greg Olsen. The addition of Howard gives Carolina a dangerous two-TE approach in the short-term and an heir apparent to Olsen down the road.
99Reuben FosterLB, AlabamaEric Single: Foster and Kevin Minter could upgrade that linebacking corps anchored by Vontaze Burfict now that Rey Maualuga is out the door. In my eyes, Foster is the best linebacker in the draft by a decent margin.
1010Marlon HumphreyCB, AlabamaBette Marston: In the wake of Stephon Gilmore's departure in free agency, the biggest question in Buffalo is who's going to play corner. Buffalo had its eye on the other Alabama prospects already off the board, but Humphrey is one of the most physical corners available, and this position is the team's most pressing need.
1111Derek BarnettDE, TennesseeEmily Kaplan: The offensive players still available are really tempting, but the Saints exercise some discipline here and take Barnett, who broke Reggie White's sack record at Tennessee.
1212Mitchell TrubiskyQB, North Carolina(Pick via Eagles) Chris Burke: Barring a projected top-five pick on the defensive side falling here, they've got to go quarterback instead of doubling up on defense. While he's not my favorite QB prospect, Trubisky would be a nice fit with Hue Jackson, and I think he makes a lot of sense for what the Browns would like to do in their scheme.
1313DeShone KizerQB, Notre DameGary Gramling: Bruce Arians made the comment that there is one quarterback in this draft class who is capable of starting right away. I am going to guess that that's Kizer. He fits best in the Cardinals' power run game/chuck-it-deep offensive philosophy. Kizer at his best is the best quarterback in this class; it's just a question of whether he can become a consistently accurate passer.
1414Quincy WilsonCB, Florida(Pick via Vikings) Eric Single: At 6' 1″ and 211 pounds, Wilson brings a physical presence that few other corners in the draft can—the Eagles should be able to plug him in outside. They can afford to be patient at running back with this year's wealth of intriguing Day 2 talents.
1515Takkarist McKinleyDE/OLB, UCLAEmily Kaplan: He's a premier edge rusher, and I think the ceiling for him is Robert Mathis, so maybe that makes this cliché, but when you lose Mathis, you need someone to take his place. Indianapolis addressed the defense to some extent in free agency, but that's not going to be adequate if the goal is the maximize the best years of Andrew Luck.
1616Corey DavisWR, Western MichiganChris Burke: If the Ravens get a chance to grab a No. 1 wide receiver in the first round, they would love to do that. The ankle injury has overshadowed his talent in the run-up to the draft, but he's the most complete wide receiver available and definitely gives them something different from what they already have in Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman.
1717Zach CunninghamLB, VanderbiltGary Gramling: Washington needs to do something about the defense, which was a huge problem last year. It seems like you have to go back to the London Fletcher days to find someone who can play inside linebacker on this defense and play sideline-to-sideline. With plenty of range, Cunningham fits well in the modern NFL.
1818John RossWR, WashingtonEric Single: Like the Ravens, the Titans have to be pretty pleased with how this draft has gone so far with the talent at receiver still available at this point. I'm more than slightly worried about Ross's injury history—he wouldn't be the first young Titans WR thrown off track by health issues—but his speed is obviously a special trait.
1919Dalvin CookRB, Florida StateBette Marston: The Bucs could use another offensive playmaker, even after signing DeSean Jackson to pair with Mike Evans. They need a big-play threat in the run game who can also be trusted to be a little more consistent than the backfield rotation they ran out last year.
2020Forrest LampOT, Western KentuckyEmily Kaplan: The one thing preventing the Broncos from taking the next step is the offensive line. I'm a little worried about Ryan Ramczyk's injury history, and althoguh scouts I've talked to have touted Garett Bolles as the most athletic lineman in the draft, the value of versatility is pulling me to Lamp. Whether he's a guard or a tackle or a center, versatility is added value.
2121Haason ReddickLB, TempleChris Burke: I am pretty intrigued here by Mike Williams—though I'm not sure the Lions could bring themselves to draft another receiver named Mike Williams. But they need defensive help at all three levels. They've made some moves to try to upgrade at linebacker, but not nearly enough to be versatile enough to compete. Reddick can be a three-down guy who can help the pass rush because of how well he can blitz. He's the type of piece they're missing.
2222Garett BollesOT, UtahBette Marston: Miami needs to consider a linebacker, too, but they need to protect Ryan Tannehill more. Bolles could be an immediate upgrade on a Dolphins line with some other young starters, including last year's first-rounder Laremy Tunsil.
2323David NjokuTE, MiamiGary Gramling: This Larry Donnell/Will Tye stuff has got to stop—the Giants have to get an impact tight end. He's a little bit of a project, but Njoku
2424Christian McCaffreyRB, StanfordEric Single: For as productive as the Raiders' offense was last year, it still could use another dimension or two, and McCaffrey can be quite the Swiss Army knife if deployed correctly.
2525Deshaun WatsonQB, ClemsonChris Burke: It's really hard for me to go through a first round where there are multiple QBs available for Houston and not take one. I think Patrick Mahomes may be someone in a couple years who's the best QB in this class, but unless it's a really bad situation is probably not going to be a starter this year. Watson can come in and push Tom Savage—and probably take the job from him right away.
2626Ryan RamczykOT, WisconsinEmily Kaplan: Anyone who watched any Seahawks games knows that that offensive line can't continue in its current state. With some tough decisions ahead about the future of the Legion of Boom, I considered a corner like Tre'Davious White or Kevin King here, as well.
2727Patrick MahomesQB, Texas TechBette Marston: Alex Smith's contract comes up at the end of 2018, so this is a perfect time for the Chiefs to start thinking about the future under center, especially if they can all but assure Mahomes will have at least a full season to learn Andy Reid's offense before seeing the field.
2828Taco CharltonDE/OLB, MichiganGary Gramling: If Charlton were gone by this point—and I have a feeling he will be gone—Tim Williams is a guy I considered here, too. Either way, it's time for the Cowboys to spring for a pass rusher.
2929Jabrill PeppersS, MichiganEric Single: For a defense that just lost Micah Hyde and could use another playmaker within its linebacking corps, Peppers's versatility might be able to fill two separate holes.
30Mike WilliamsWR, ClemsonChris Burke: Even with the Steelers' weapons out wide and the possibility of Martavis Bryant coming back, I don't think the Steelers would hesitate to add another pass catcher. It's not out of the question he's be available at 30, but it's just as likely he doesn't make it beyond the top 20 or even the top 10. If nothing else, he gives Pittsburgh someone who can win on slant routes, deep balls and red-zone targets.
3131Malik McDowellDT, Michigan StateEric Single: Another guy who fell so far it's hard not to pick him. I really like McDowell's growth potential—when he is on and really focused, there's a lot to like. There's no better place for a guy like him to fall than into a Dan Quinn defense where he shouldn't be under too much early pressure to produce.
3232Tre'Davious WhiteCB, LSUEmily Kaplan: It would be a win for the Saints if they could walk away from Round 1 with two defensive playmakers. White could be the top corner New Orleans covets so badly, whether or not the Malcolm Butler trade ever comes to fruition.


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Google Fiber will give cable and Internet services a run for their money because it is a faster connection than normal. When there are plenty of livestreaming options that have nothing to do with television, the new technology will surpass the download speeds of current Internet services. If cable and Internet companies don't hustle, they'll be out of business very soon.
Many of the cable companies in our country have been afforded the possibility to operate without competition. Other Internet providers, generally offering lower class Internet services like DSL and dial-up have been pushed out by cable Internet. I think it is fair to say that Google Fiber is a serious threat to both Cable and Internet companies.
The internet speed available to the customer is dictated by the equipment in the cable head end. Most cable companies have equipment that is equivalent to what Google Fiber is using. Most cable companies could give their customers incredibly high internet speeds but there is no logical reason to. When Google Fiber arrives, the other cable companies can throttle up their speeds to match Google's. Most customers will be thwarted by the $300 installation cost that Google is offering. The cost of building infrastructure is enormous and other cable companies have their's laid out.
Cable companies already have the technology to offer 1GBPS speed with their existing infrastructure. For them to offer a product that compete with Google would be easy. It would be foolhardy for Google to come in and build out a national infrastructure. Google Fiber in its current form is a PR tool, and nothing more. In the event that Google Fiber decides to roll out nationally, the cable companies would roll out faster packages and destroy Google's return on invested capital.


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Health Alerts: Preventing Diabetes
Brenda Conch joined us from United Hospital Center for the second of a three-part series on diabetes. The full interview is listed below:
Question: What should we be doing to manage diabetes and prevent complications that can occur from too much blood sugar over time?
Answer: Eat well to feel good. Include time in your day for physical activity and find techniques to decrease stress
you must understand your condition. If you are not controlling your diabetes – it will control you and ultimately damage your health.
Question: What is the key to diabetes management?
Answer: Diabetes management requires awareness. Know what blood glucose range your doctor or care provider has recommended for you. Know what makes you blood sugar level rise and fall and how to control or smooth out large swings in your blood sugar readings.
There are many things that cause our blood sugar levels to change, sometimes unexpectedly – so, it is important to keep a daily activity, finger stick, and food diary. Over time these diaries will assist you and your doctor or care provider to understand what causes your glucose levels to change and then you can control most of the triggers you discover!
Question: How important is healthy eating?
Answer: Healthy eating really is the cornerstone of healthy living. It is critical to know how foods affect your blood sugar levels. Remember it is not only the type of food you eat but also how much you eat and the combinations of food types you eat.
Learn about carbohydrate counting and portion sizes. Understand that all foods that grow from the ground contain carbohydrates and that all carbohydrates break down in the body into "sugar". Make every meal well-balanced
Coordinate your meals and medications and avoid sugar-sweetened beverages.
Question: Probably what most of us find challenging with living healthy, either as a diabetic or not, is exercise.
Answer: Unfortunately, that is the case, but physical activity is an important part of a diabetic's management plan. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar (glucose) for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin more efficiently. These factors work together to lower your blood sugar level. The more strenuous your workout, the longer the effect lasts.
Even light activities such as housework, gardening or being on your feet for extended periods can improve your blood sugar level. Make sure you talk to your doctor about an exercise plan. Then keep an exercise schedule and check your blood sugar levels before, during and after exercise. Please always stay hydrated and always have a small snack or glucose tablet with you during exercise in case your blood sugar drops too low. If you take insulin, may also need to reduce your insulin dose before exercising or wait awhile after exercise to inject insulin.


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10 tips to increase your survival chances in a plane crash
Plane crashes are one of the worst tragedies that occur with minimum chances of survivors, but little precaution and knowledge beforehand can be useful at the eleventh hour.
Pakistan was left in shock and grief when a Pakistan International Airline – a national carrier – jet crashed in the mountaneous area of Abbottabad with all 47 people aboard losing their lives. The victims also included noted religious figure Junaid Jamshed.
Concerns are growing over air safety as media in recent years have reported near-misses following overshot runways, engines catching fire and landing gear deployment failures.
In the worst such disaster, in 2010, all 152 people on board were killed when a passenger plane operated by airline Air Blue crashed in heavy rain near Islamabad.
Two years later, all 127 aboard were killed when a plane operated by Bhoja Air crashed near Islamabad.
We bring you some useful tips for emergency situations during air travel.
1- Is there any 'safety seat' in the plane?
A 2011 study by University of Greenwich professor Ed Galea supports the theory of the "five-row rule"? This refers to the idea that if you're sitting within five rows of an emergency exit, you have a statistically better chance of surviving a crash.
But an expert at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration disagrees.
"There really isn't a 'safest seat' on the plane," said Cynthia Corbett, an FAA research scientist who specializes in airplane cabin safety.
"It really kind of depends on the emergency you're going to have. Different parts of the plane can be affected in different ways, depending on what the event is. Just reinforce your own propensity for survival, by knowing how to get where you need to go. If your first choice in exits is blocked, then you should have a second choice."
2- Don't just avoid safety talk
Some people may find safety talk boring. It's repetitive. But it could save your life! The presentation — by video or by flight attendants — explaining what to do in case the plane goes down offers key information like: How do I get out? How do I escape if I can't see? Where's my flotation device?
3- Make sure you read the safety card
You know that safety card in the pocket of the seat in front of you? Think of it as a map leading you toward survival. Read it. It shows how the plane you're on will be evacuated.
Think about the dozens — or even hundreds — of fellow passengers who will need to get off the plane ASAP. It helps to know what to expect.
The card shows how all safety gadgets inside the plane works.
4- You must know how to brace
Do you? Have you ever tried it? Sometimes, passengers have only seconds to react in an emergency. If aircraft crew members are commanding passengers to assume the brace position, it helps to know in advance what they're talking about. The safety talk and card will help you.
5- Be aware of the exits
Plan your escape. Visualize how you — and perhaps children you're traveling with — are going to get out of the plane.
During some emergencies, it may be impossible to see the nearest exit. Before departure, Corbett recommends counting armrests from your seat to the closest way out.
6- Move quickly. You have 90 seconds
According to Ben Sherwood, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Survivor's Club", you have 90 seconds to get out of the plane after a crash.
Many passengers in plane crashes survive the initial impact. It's what happens next that often kills them.
This includes fire, smoke and sometimes water. Sherwood advises using 90 seconds as a time frame for escaping.
7- Be alert during takeoffs and landings
Statistics show that most crashes occur in the minutes surrounding takeoffs and landings. So it stands to reason that passengers who want to increase their chances of survival should be especially aware of what's going on at that time.
Drinking alcoholic beverages before departure or arrival could hamper your response in a crisis. And sleeping during these times is probably not the best option if you're looking to increase survivability.
8- What you wear also counts!
Make sure you wear no high heels or flip-flops. Avoid short pants. Dress for the possibility that you might have to pass quickly through wreckage — or even run away from the plane.
9- Staying fit is always helpful
This may go without saying, but the fitter you are, the better your chances of survival. Overweight or slower-moving passengers obviously could be at a disadvantage during an emergency evacuation. But still having prior knowledge of precautions during mid-air emergency will be helpful.
10- If possible, avoid airlines with poor safety records
It is seen that we are living in the safest era in the history of commercial aviation. Nonetheless, every airline has a safety record, and those records are tracked. Various groups offer rankings for airline safety.


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Buddhism has what is known as the 'no-self' doctrine which, applied to all phenomena, becomes the doctrine of emptiness (of which there are a number of kinds!) It's easy for all this to become very heady – which some Buddhists can be very prone to – but the basic idea is that our sense of who we are is not fixed and enduring. As astrologers we're on familiar territory here, because we regularly observe ourselves and others changing in times of major transits. But we only believe it partially: if we feel criticised, for example, we tend to want to defend ourselves, to protect our sense of who we are, instead of looking at the criticism with equanimity, and taking it on or discarding it as we feel appropriate.
So this is the reason for the 'no-self' doctrine: as human beings we treat what is a working construct – the self or ego – as something permanent, something that gives us a sense of security in an uncertain universe.
And this easily translates into the interplay between Saturn and Neptune. We do need a sense of self, a sense of ourselves as a centre of experience, but we need to get it right. Too much Neptune, and you've got someone who isn't very present, who is too dreamy, lacks a strong sense of what they think and feel, and cannot achieve practical results; they find it hard to take responsibility for their lives, and may become parasitic and manipulative. Too much Saturn and you have someone who certainly knows what they think and believe, but their self is rigid, it is like a great wall around them, and it tends to be based mainly on their ability to earn money and recognition and respectability, along with a sense of superiority to others who are less 'successful'. OK, I admit it, I've just had an encounter with someone like this, who has Sun-Saturn-Jupiter conjunct in Capricorn, and it was bruising!
So while we're here on this planet we need an ego, a sense of self. There may be other realities before or after death where we don't need a sense of self, but I wouldn't know about that. If consciousness continues after death, it's quite possible that Saturn as embodiment disappears, and we are just left with Neptune, in which we do not experience ourselves as being at the centre of things, and there is no protective barrier between ourselves and reality. That is the Buddhist view, along with the idea that we cannot handle it, and we flee back to embodied existence. That is where I part company with e.g. The Tibetan Book of the Dead, because I don't believe that I was born just because I couldn't handle Reality. I'm on this earth because it's a beautiful place to be, and I want to fully appreciate that before I die. Nor do I believe I have a 'purpose' being here: that seems to me to be a bit of an abstraction, it takes me away from my experience, which is that I do what I do, and I feel very happy about quite a lot of it.
So whether or not anything continues after death, what I do know is that I'm here, and that I need a strong yet flexible sense of myself. I need Saturn in order to feel I've arrived, that I'm real, and that I am building and creating myself; but I also need Neptune to let go of all that, not to take it too seriously ("It's only money," as I said last night to someone who had lost some), to allow in new experiences and perspectives, and to remember that others, with equal validity, are also centres of experience.
And it's not just an intellectual exercise in having the right attitude. In a society based on a one-sided Saturn, I think that generous actions, doing stuff for other people purely because you want to (NOT 'ought to' – that's Saturn) helps get the balance right. Because practically speaking, the best way to understand the no-self doctrine is to be unselfish, but not in a self-sacrificing way.
I think a good image for a balanced Saturn-Neptune, and a balanced self, is a cell membrane. It's tough, it lasts for years, it contains, yet it is flexible and delicate and porous.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Posted by Barry Goddard at 5:06 pm
Labels: Astrology, Buddhism, Saturn-Neptune
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Love what you wrote- great image, the cell membrane!
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This Week @ MHS
It is a quiet week here at the MHS with only two public programs lined up. Of course, that just makes it easier to catch them all! First, on Tuesday, 29 April, join us for a panel discussion that is part of the Immigration and Urban History seminar series. "American Catholics [...] read more
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NAACP Still Hasn't Atoned for Sherrod Blunder
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
NAACP president Ben Jealous caught holy hell from black bloggers for his astoundingly embarrassing rush to judgment applauding the curb toss of Shirley Sherrod. Jealous, of course, quickly reversed gear and admitted that he and the organization had been snookered by the rightwing attack hack Andrew Breitbart and Fox News.
But that begs the larger question, really two questions. Why was the NAACP snookered? And even after it realized it was conned, has it done enough to atone for its colossal blunder? The answers to both questions aren't pretty. The group clearly had the tea party on its mind when it made the quick call on Sherrod. It did not want to be yelled at by tea party activists and the rightwing smear machine as hypocrites, for double dealing the race card, and for being soft on alleged black racism.
The NAACP's knee jerk overreaction and appeasement had everything to do with timing, as it turned out bad timing. It came on the heels of the blowback that the NAACP got for its convention resolution a week earlier blasting racist elements in the tea party. Breitbart made no bones about why he trotted out the lying tape when he did. He said that he wanted to hit back at the NAACP. The NAACP could have easily ignored it, or taken a few moments to check it out, and found it to be the fraud that the world now knows it be. It didn't and for that it took the deserved heat. The NAACP, though, has done too much, and is till to valued an organization to be endlessly beat up on for its act. Just don't let it happen again. But the second question is still crucial and that's has it really made up for its flub to the person hurt the most by its rash action, and that's Sherrod.
The answer is no. Start with the retraction. The statement it issued was weak, tepid and non-committal. It did not call for an apology. It did not issue a ringing call to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately and fully reinstate her to her position. It did not criticize Vilsack for making his bonehead decision to fire her. It did not promise to do an internal review and soul search within the organization to find out why it rushed to hail Sherrod's firing and to insure that hasty decisions won't be made again. It did not pound the tea party and the right wing attack machine. It covered itself by again repeating the patently unnecessary mea culpa that the NAACP has zero tolerance for discrimination. This is exactly the reason the organization gave for praising the swift kick to the curb of Sherrod. Unlike Vilsack and President Obama, it did not formally apologize to Sherrod for its act. It referred to the Sherrod debacle as the worn cliché teachable moment, but gave no hint that it learned the lesson, and that is to hit back and hit back hard against the right, and not just with a paper resolution. Finally, the NAACP has not even demanded that Breitbart remove the offending video (it's still on his site) calling Sherrod a racist. The NAACP, Instead, has clamped a wall of silence on the sorry episode preferring to simply move on.
Unfortuately, Sherrod can't. The NAACP hasn't done much to see that she can.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. He hosts a nationally broadcast political affairs radio talk show on Pacifica and KTYM Radio Los Angeles.
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Dr. Hutchinson...
Why was NAACP "snookered"?
follow the money trail...on which network does the NAACP proudly display its annual "Image" Awards?
Why, it's FOX! Hmmmmmm
Lima Ohio Police officer Tim Rader, Under the profile name 36TR, posts these comments in the policelink.com website in reference to a homeless man being beaten
Glad he turned himself in. There's no doubt he was wrong, now he has to face the music.
But, the NAACP getting involved??? Anything to make a name for themselves. According to the NAACP: "Why wasn't this person charged with a hate crime, considering that this was a black male who was attacked, and he called him the 'N-word' several times?". Ummmm, he also attacked a white guy. Does that mean he hates whites, too??? I've watched this video several times, and a few on YouTube. I didn't hear the "N Word" at all. Wonder where they got their info?


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Ham became a main attraction for Easter tables back when refrigeration wasn't available, and hams prepared by salting and smoking in the winter months were just finishing the long curing process in the spring. Baked ham has a mellow and slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with cuisine from around the world. Nutritious side dishes that are low-fat or high-fiber help balance out the salty richness of the meat for a delicious and healthy Easter dinner.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a traditional favorite to serve with an Easter ham dinner. Add low-fat sour cream, butter or yogurt to create a smooth texture. Leave the skins on the potato to boost the taste and nutrients in the dish. Stir crushed garlic, chopped chives, diced rosemary or dry ranch-flavored seasoning into the potatoes to add depth to the overall flavor. Ask kids to help when it comes to the actual mashing, as crushing the cooked potatoes is always an entertaining way to burn off youthful energy.
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In the United States today we celebrate Independence Day, the day that the Declaration of Independence from England was signed in 1776 by a group of farsighted and courageous men who have come to be called our Founding Fathers.
My own particular favorite among them has long been John Adams, a feisty, opinionated, cantankerous, and brilliant lawyer from Massachusetts (our next-door neighbor) who was the sparkplug of the Revolution and a thorn in the side of many of his compatriots. My interest in Adams began when I saw 1776, the Broadway musical, in which Adams is the lead role. William Daniels fit the part perfectly both on stage and in the film, which I own and try to watch at least every other Fourth.
I've read several biographies of Adams (by far the best, in my opinion, is the two-volume work called simply John Adams by Page Smith); I've read a book of letters exchanged between John and his wife Abigail over their lives; I own DVDs of both the John Adams miniseries starring Paul Giamatti and the older PBS series, The Adams Chronicles.
My admiration extends to the entire Adams family, especially Abigail and their son, John Quincy Adams (our sixth president for readers outside the U.S.), also a brilliant man and a president far ahead of his time, in my opinion. John Quincy was undoubtedly the most vociferous opponent of slavery up until that time; his defense of the Africans in the Amistad trial was portrayed in the film Amistad, starring Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy. (Another of their descendants, Henry Adams, was a famous writer and historian.)
Neither of the Presidents Adams was popular in his time—they were far too honest and unyielding to be popular. Nor has history done them much better. Washington and Jefferson are seen as the biggest heroes of independence. John Adams has never even been honored on a piece of American currency (until the recent Presidential gold dollar series). Yet without him the birth of our young country would have been a much more fragile and questionable enterprise. And without John Quincy, so might the eventual end of slavery.


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White bicycles : Making Music in the 1960's. / Joe Boyd.
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When Muddy Waters came to London at the start of the '60s, a kid from Boston called Joe Boyd was his tour manager; when Dylan went electric at the Newport Festival, Joe Boyd was plugging in his guitar; when the summer of love got going, Joe Boyd was running the coolest club in London, the UFO; when a bunch of club regulars called Pink Floyd recorded their first single, Joe Boyd was the producer; when a young songwriter named Nick Drake wanted to give his demo tape to someone, he chose Joe Boyd. More than any previous '60s music autobiography, Joe Boyd's White Bicycles offers the real story of what it was like to be there at the time. His greatest coup is bringing to life the famously elusive figure of Nick Drake - the first time he's been written about by anyone who knew him well. As well as the '60s heavy-hitters, this book also offers wonderfully vivid portraits of a whole host of other musicians: everyone from the great jazzman Coleman Hawkins to the folk diva Sandy Denny, Lonnie Johnson to Eric Clapton, The Incredible String Band to Fairport Convention.
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