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The tinkle of ice. The scent of fresh-cut lemon and the cool, bittersweet, tongue-tickling fizz of that first sip. A perfectly seamless blend of crisp, junipery gin and thirst quenchingly zesty tonic water, it's no wonder that Gin and Tonic is one of the most popular summertime drinks.
Certain drinks are irrevocably associated with certain cities or countries. The Singapore Sling and Manhattan are obvious. Cuba has its Daiquiri, Puerto Rico the Piña Colada. Dublin's drink is Guinness, Rio has the Caipirinha, and for the best Gin and Tonic, you would naturally look towards… Spain?
I was more than surprised when a gin distiller friend of mine told me that Spain makes the best G&T, served in a tumbler or red-wine glass and garnished with citrus peel and fresh spices like star anise or grated nutmeg. The "Gintonic" as it is known, has apparently been the off-duty drink of choice of Spanish chefs for more than a decade now, and their infatuation has gone large with many trendy bars and restaurants offering an entire menu dedicated to gin and tonic. The British may have invented the drink, but the Spanish have elevated it to an art form.
The classic choice for a Gin and Tonic remains a London dry-style gin. This crisp, bold, junipery category includes the brands Tanqueray, Beefeater, Seagram's, and Gordon's, to name a famous few but with so many varieties on offer, it would be churlish not to try a few of the lesser known but more exotic brands as well. Ice, slice and a berry or two for you?
If you are reading this article as you eat your morning breakfast of fruit and yoghurt, the chances are the strawberries in your bowl are home grown right here in Spain. Andie Anderson tells us more.
The continuing growth of the strawberry sector in Huelva, Spain continues to symbolise one of the greatest successes in international agriculture in recent years. In addition to the huge economic importance of the sector, the province has singlehandedly made Spain the leader in strawberry production in Europe. With more than 95% of Spanish strawberry production coming from Huelva, this achievement would have been impossible without the dedication of the growers and organisations in Huelva.
How has this small Spanish province managed to give strawberry producers worldwide a run for their money? Without any European Union subsidies, Huelva's farmers would proudly boast. Yet, despite the lack of EU help, Huelva is the only zone in Spain that has been declared it's own economic zone. This has allowed them to create a series of agrarian and commercial laws (approved by the European Commission) that all growers must comply. The result has been the creation of a sector with strong economic and technological backing, in constant search of innovations and improvements.
With over 1000 strawberry varieties worldwide, nearly ninety-eight percent of the strawberries produced in Huelva come from the Camarosa variety (The Tudla, Big Bear, Cartuno, and Carisma varieties make up the remaining two percent). Farmers claim that Camarosa's dominance is due to the idylic adaption of the Californian variety to the excellent soil and climatic conditions in Huelva. Camarosa strawberries are characteristically large, bright red in colour, have a good sheen to them, and are known for their early collection. The berry holds well, so it preserves its full red colour despite its long shelf life.
Did You Know?
* Spain is the second largest strawberry producer in the world behind the USA
* Ninety-five percent of the strawberries produced in Spain originate from the province of Huelva.
* Huelva produces approximately 300,000 tons of strawberries annually
* Fifty percent of Europe's strawberry production comes from Huelva.
* There are approximately 93 strawberry growers in Huelva alone, 85 of which are members of Freshuelva, the main organisation assigned to promote Huelva's strawberries worldwide.
* Nearly half of Huelva's strawberries are exported. Generally France and Germany both import roughly thirty-three percent of Huelva's total exports, with the UK, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Austria, and Italy making up the rest.
From China to Thailand, Japan to India, the cuisines of Asian origin are as
fascinating as they are delicious.
Let's start with Chinese cuisine: The Chinese people enjoy eating good food at all levels of society so cooking has developed into a very sophisticated art form. There are naturally many kinds of Chinese food from North to South, East to West. Famous dishes include Peking duck, Shanghai noodles, Szechuan soup and Guangdong dumplings. Many Chinese dishes are cooked with less meat and more vegetables, so the foods contain lower calories and are less rich than Western style food. Vegetables stay bright and crisp by cooking them for a short time over high heat, either in their own juice or in a small amount of water. This method retains most of the vitamins and minerals, giving you a very healthy and enjoyable meal.
Thai cuisine: Although primarily thought of as a single cuisine, Thai food is really divided into four major regional styles that relate to the four main regions of Thailand: Northern, Northeastern, Central and Southern. For example southern curries tend to have coconut milk and fresh turmeric ingredients, while northeastern dishes like to include lime juice as an ingredient. Over the years Thai Food has incorporated properties of Chinese stir fries and Indian curries while maintaining its own unique flavours, using only fresh (not dried) herbs, spices and fish sauces. Thai food is extremely popular in many Western countries, not only because of the taste and flavours but because of the fresh healthy approach to food and the way it is prepared.
Indian cuisine: This style of cuisine has been around for at least 3000 years and of course has changed much over the years. The use of many different herbs and spices make each dish quite unique. Each different region in India is known for it's wide selection of recipes, cooking styles and tastes. Food is such an important part of Indian culture and plays an important role in the family life. There are always a couple of main courses and they are served with different pickles, chutneys and different types of Indian bread.
Japanese cuisine: If we asked you to think of one Japanese food, what comes to your mind? Sushi probably. With Japanese restaurants and Sushi bars popping up all over the world these days, Japanese food is no longer considered as one of the world's unsolved mysteries. With rice and abundant marine products at it's mainstream, the traditional Japanese diet is impressively low in cholesterol, fat and calories and is high in fibre. No wonder Japanese people have a high longevity rate.
So there you have a quick round up of some of the more popular cuisines on the Asian map. We have many fantastic restaurants that feature these exciting cuisines, so I hope you will be tempted to go out and try some.
Located in the city's historic centre, the Hammam Al Ándalus is a recently renovated monumental space that captures the essence of the old Arab baths of Al Ándalus. Its cold, warm and hot water thermal baths form part of the ritual of purification and together with steam, rest and massage rooms, make up an architectural ensemble characterised by beautiful Moorish decoration which induces relaxation of the mind and body.
Our visit to Hammam al Ándalus was to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary and offered exactly the relaxing and indulgent experience we desired! We had booked their top package, 'Al Ándalus Ritual and Bath' which proved to be an amazing experience. On arrival, everything
we needed to know was explained to us by their professional staff. Numbers at any given time are limited to ensure each guest enjoys a feeling of peace and tranquility. As we headed on in to our stylish and luxurious dressing rooms we saw that everything was provided; towels, bath gel, hairdryers, combs all we needed were our bathing suits. We were then transported back in time as we headed into the stunning interior of Hammam Al Ándalus. As my husband was called first for his 'Ritual' treatment, I was able to indulge my senses as I soaked in splendour changing from pool to pool, before being called for my treatment. The 'Ritual' itself was both relaxing and fascinating. First being gently washed /scrubbed and then gently covered in clouds of wonderful smelling soap bubbles created by the masseuse filling a pillowcase with water and soap, shaking air into it, then squeezing the air out from top to bottom, thus producing massive clouds of scented bubbles that gently settled onto the skin. To finish the Ritual Al Ándalus, the traditional Kessa mit is used for a relaxing massage with essential oils (Amber, Rose, Lavender or Jasmine) leaving the skin baby soft. We finished off our experience with some mint tea which complemented our experience perfectly as we reflected on our beautiful experience. They even send you home with a slice of their amazing smelling soap and the Kessa mitt from your session nicely tucked into a beautiful little organza bag. With the authentic decoration, the absolutely stunning pools, steam rooms, relaxation areas, wonderful aromatic essences, the touch with the tradional Kessa, the Nazari music …all of this makes a visit to
these Arabic baths a pleasure not to be missed. Unlike most Arabic baths, Hammam Al Ándalus is mixed and welcomes both men and women as well as children older than five years of age.
Hammam Al Ándalus,
Plaza de los Mártires 5
Málaga. (next to Carmen Thyssen Museum)
Tlf: 902 333 334 / 952 215 018
It is often said that one of summer's pleasures in Spain is eating fresh sardines, roasted on a fire in the salt air at the beach. For readers new to the art of sardines allow me to explain. The sardines are speared on skewers stuck into the sand in front of the flames and grilled until crackly. The aroma is irresistible, tantalizing. You pick them up in your fingers and eat the flesh off the bones. Accompanied by icy cold beer and chunks of fresh bread to absorb the drips, sardines make a memorable meal, to be followed by a plunge in the sea and a siesta on the warm sand.
Spanish humorist and commentator on life, Julio Camba, once wrote "with sardines, you should never eat fewer than a dozen, but watch how you eat them, where you eat them and with whom you eat them." "Sardines", he added, "are not to be consumed at home with the virtuous wife, but out with a shameless hussy not afraid to get her fingers greasy. People once united in eating sardines together, will never be able to mutually respect each other again, so, when you, dear reader, wish to organize a sardine feast, choose well your accomplices."
His sentiment is because the pungent salty-smoky smell of grilled sardines clings to ones fingers, chin, moustache and clothes long after the feast is finished. During the summer sardinada, sardine festival, in La Coruña (northern
Spain), doormen at nightclubs and discos are said to spray revelers with air freshener before letting them in to eliminate the fishy smell.
Sardines, plentiful both in the south (Mediterranean) and the north (Atlantic and Bay of Biscay), are of the blue fish family, related to herring. They are a greenish-blue touched with gold, with a silvery belly. Sardines never get much bigger than 8 inches (20cm), though smaller ones are also appreciated and often preferred.
El Avalon reopens from it's winter break on the 18th December to help you celebrate the festive season. As well as serving the ever popular Winter menu Kevin cooks up a storm in the kitchen producing some fantastic Christmas specials. Christmas Eve lunch, Christmas Day lunch and dinner and Boxing Day lunch and dinner are always popular. El Avalon is open all day, everyday throughout the festive season for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Enjoy Kevin's home-made, traditional festive food and the creative, international menus prepared by Kevin and his experienced kitchen team
If the weather is warm, relax outside on the stunning terrace with it's panoramic views of the beach, the sea, the mountains and Nerja in the distance. Of course being the winter season we can expect a chill in the air at the very least, so the cosy restaurant with it's huge open fire and beautiful Christmas decorations provide a wonderful place to enjoy time with friends, families and loved ones.
The bar at El Avalon is open all day from 9 am and you are welcome to pop in for a coffee or a drink and enjoy the relaxing ambience. Private parties, business lunches and festive gatherings of all kinds with bespoke menu's to suit are all possible at El Avalon, call or email Alix to discuss your requirements.
New Years Eve is always a fabulous event at El Avalon with a luxurious dinner followed by grapes and cava at midnight. Numbers are limited, so if you are interested in seeing in the New Year at El Avalon please make your enquiries at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Alix is an avid 'Strictly Come Dancing' fan and is planning a special evening for the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final – to be shown on a large screen TV. Fun and games are planned with drinks and lovely nibbles prepared by Kevin. Dress code is strictly sparkley. Numbers are limited so if you are interested in finding out more please do give Alix a call.
El Avalon also offers six light and spacious bedrooms with full en-suite facilities for those who would like to stay overnight or even for a short break. If you have visitors coming during the festive season El Avalon is a lovely option for your guests.
Greetings to all of you. My name is Peter Wallbridge and over the coming months I'm going to tell you a little bit about the fantastic wines available to you from your great local wine shops. But first, to introduce myself…
I have a Bsc (Hons) Oenology & Viticulture (Winemaking and Grapegrowing to you and I) and have been making wine in France, Australia, the UK and of course Spain – both La Rioja and Malaga. Last year I had a thesis published in the American Journal of Enology & Viticulture but now am looking to start writing in a more informal manner. So enough about me and onto the important stuff…vino! Read More…


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Want to know the important parameter for Intel i3 7320 power consumption? Technically TDP (Thermal Design Power) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate in order to keep the chip at or below its maximum temperature. Thermal Design Power is sometimes called Thermal Design Point. Intel i3 7320 TDP is 51.00 Watt. Intel i3 7320 TDP (Thermal Design Power) makes it easier to calculate Intel i3 7320 power consumption. Power consumption is also influenced by parameters like Clock Speed, Intel i3 7320 Cores and Cache and Intel i3 7320 graphics and memory. Intel i3 7320 TDP is a self-reported metric.
Intel i3 7320 power usage is the amount of power it uses over a period of stipulated time. Intel i3 7320 power consumption is calculated by using various factors. It implies that the processor is energy efficient. So, Intel i3 7320 power consumption should be as low as possible. Intel i3 7320 performance per watt is Not Available. Intel i3 7320 power consumption is Not Available. The annual home energy cost for Intel i3 7320 is Not Available.
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Staffing agency, Recruiting for Good is sponsoring 1st Friday for Good to reward people who do more Good with food truck specialties at monthly Venice event.
SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Recruiting for Good (R4G) is a staffing agency generating proceeds to help fund Kid causes (and school programs); and is rewarding referrals with fun food perks. The agency is also sponsoring 'Rewarding LA Fun for Good' to inspire participation in the community, and make life better for those who 'Do More Good.' Every month, R4G will reward the best food truck specialties on Abbot Kinney, come party at 1st Friday for Good; in Venice, CA.
According to Recruiting for Good Founder, Carlos Cymerman, "If you love to do more Good and Food too….simply attend 1st Friday in Venice…tell me how you do good…and enjoy fun food rewards too. Look for me, I will have a green sign, and will be standing in front of one of the food trucks…we're rewarding food for good from 5-6pm."
Recruiting for Good is a fun purpose driven staffing company in Santa Monica, finding talented professionals great jobs to use their talent for good. Companies retain us to find them the best talent in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology, Marketing, and Sales. R4G generates proceeds to fund Kid causes, fun creative contests, and purposeful experiences that transform people's lives www.RecruitingforGood.com
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– Present (1 year 9 months)Taichung City, Taiwan
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– (11 months)Chennai Area, India
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Sanmar Specialities Chemicals Ltd.:
Academic Scholarships/Fellowships Received:
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Dajia, Taichung
Murugan Kaliyappan
Research scientist at Yung Shin pharamaceutical group
Dr. K. Murugan, M.Sc., Ph.D
Research ScientistGenerics R&D, Yung Zip Chemical
Dajia, Taichung, Taiwan-43767
( +886-919575034;
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Founded in 1978, Yung Zip Chemical is located in Youth Industrial Park, Tachia, Taichung. Yung Zip Chemical specializes in the production and sales of API ...
Research Scientist
yung shin pharmaceuticals group
Postdoctoral fellow
National Taiwan University
Senior Research Scientist
Sanmar Group
Process development
medicinal chemistry research
medicinal chemistry research
Junior Research Scientist
Malladi Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Dr. K. Murugan, M.Sc., Ph.D
Research Scientist
Generics R&D, Yung Zip Chemical
Dajia, Taichung, Taiwan-43767
( +886-0919575034; * email@example.com
Current position
Research Scientist at Yung Zip Chemical (Yung Shin Pharma Group), Taiwan. (Oct. 2014 – present):
Academic and Industrial experience
National Taiwan University,
Dept. of Chemistry and School of Pharmacy, Taiwan
(Aug. 2011 – Jul. 2014)
Postdoc. Research Fellow
(Prof. Ya-Ching Shen Lab)
Sanmar Speciality Chemicals Ltd, Chennai
(Oct. 2006 – Aug. 2007)
Senior Research Officer
Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Chennai
(Jul. 2004 – Sep. 2006)
Junior Scientist
IIT Madras, Chennai
(Jan. 2004 – Jul. 2004)
Research Fellow,
Industrial Project
(Prof. B.Viswantahn)
Academic Profile
§ Ph.D Organic Chemistry, (Advisor: Prof. Chinpiao Chen), National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan (Sep.2007-Aug-2011)
§ MSc Chemistry (first class), St. Joseph College, Bharathidasan University, Tamilnadu, India (2001− 2003).
§ BSc Chemistry (first class), Govt. Arts College, Dharmapuri, Madras University, Tamilnadu, India (1996−1999).
Key achievements
Yung Zip Chemical:
§ Activities includes synthetic route selection, process optimization, costing, in-process controls and complete specification generation, lab validation.
§ Non-infringing selection of process, and polymorph identification (innovator).
§ Impurities identification (process-related, KSM carry-over) for the related substances of final API and their synthetic route selection.
§ Cross functional team interactions with analytical R&D, IP, engineering, etc. at different stages of project.
§ Non-infringing routes, impurity synthesis, and process optimization of the following API molecules:
§ Non-infringing routes, impurity synthesis, process optimization and lab validation of the following API molecules:
Sanmar Specialities Chemicals Ltd.:
§ CRO work and custom synthesis for Pfizer, Merck, BMS and Asinex Moscow.
§ Preparation of library molecules and API intermediates and delivery of 1 g to 100 g samples.
§ Process optimization, impurity synthesis, validation and scale-up to plant level for the following API molecules and Intermediates:
Postdoctoral Research:
§ Development of organocatalytic reactions for synthesis of a key precursor to DMP 777, a leukocyte elastase inhibitor.
§ Organocatalytic-mediated synthesis of model core of Atorvastatin from enamide starting material.
§ Synthesis of carbozolyl-3,4-dihydro-β-carboline analogues as potential antitumor agents.
§ Semisynthesis of Ambrox (terpenoid) from naturally occurring starting material.
Research Papers:
1. Sankareswaran, Srimurugan, Kaliyappan Murugan, Chinpiao Chen* A facile method for preparation of 2 [ H3]-Sufentanil and its metabolites, Chem. Pharm. Bull. 57(12) 1421-1424 (2009).
2. Kaliyappan Murugan,Sankareswaran Srimurugan and Chinpiao Chen* A mild, catalytic and efficient Nazarov cyclization mediated by phosphomolybdicacid, Chem. Commun., 2010, 46, 1127–1129.
3. Kaliyappan Murugan, Sankareswaran Srimurugan, Chinpiao Chen* Silicomolybdicacid supported on silica-gel: An efficient catalyst for Hosomi-Sakurai allylation reactions. Tetrahedron 2011, 67, 5621.
4. Kaliyappan Murugan,Chinpiao Chen* HClO4-supported on silica gel: a mild and efficient catalyst for Hosomi-Sakurai reaction, Tetrahedron Lett. 2011, 52, 5827-5830.
5. Sankareswaran Srimurugan, Chi-Ju Su, Hun-Chi Shu, Kaliyappan Murugan, Chinpiao Chen* A facile and improved synthesis of desomorphine and its deuterium labeled analogue, MonatshChem. 2012, 143, 171-174.
6. Kaliyappan Murugan, Da-wei Huang, Yu-Ting Chien, Shiuh-Tzung Liu* An efficient preparation of Nacetylenamides catalyzed by Ru(II) complexes, Tetrahedron 2013, 69, 268-273.
7. Kaliyappan Murugan, Shiuh-Tzung Liu* Preparation of substituted pyrroles via Ru(II)-catalyzed coupling of alkynes with enamides, Tetrahedron Lett. 2013, 54, 2608-2611.
8. Chun-RuYang, Wei-Siang Liaob, Ya-Hui Wu, Kaliyappan Murugan, Chinpiao Chen*, Jui-I Chao* CR108, a novel vitamin K3 derivative induces apoptosis and breast tumor inhibition by reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial dysfunction, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2013, 273, 611–622.
9. Atul Chaskar* Kaliyappan Murugan* Direct Allylation of Alcohols using allyltrimethyl-silane: A Move Towards Economical and Ecological Protocol for C-C Bond Formation, (Review) Catalysis Science & Technology, 2014, 4, 1852-1868.
10. Hanuman P. KalmodeKamlesh S. VadagaonkarKaliyappan Murugan Atul C. ChaskarA multicomponent pathway-inspired regioselective synthesis of 2,3,4-trisubstit -uted 1H-pyrroles via [3+2] cycloaddition reaction, New J. Chem, 2015, 39, 4631-4639.
Academic Scholarships/Fellowships Received:
§ NSC post-doctoral fellowship, Taiwan, 2011-2014.
§ Taiwan scholarship for PhD from National Science Council (NSC) Taiwan, 2007- 2010.
§ TITAN Merit Scholarship for MSc from Titan India Ltd. from 2001-2003.
Name : K. Murugan
Gender : Male
Gender : May, 5, 1978
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Languages : English, Tamil, Chinese (elementary level)
Professor Chinpiao Chen
Department of Chemistry
National Dong Hwa University, Hualien-974, Taiwan
Email: email@example.com Ph: +886-3-8633597
Professor Ya-Ching Chen
School of pharmacy, National Taiwan University Medical college
No.1, Sec.1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Ph: +886-2-33668774
Professor B.Viswanathan
Department of Chemistry,
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India-600036.Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Ph: +9144- 22574241.
|R&D Department
Sung, Che-Ming Manager
|Yung Zip Chemical manufactures and markets
qualify quality Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredients products, such as anti-viral,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-fungal,
anti-cancer and etc. We always R&D
new APIs without end to satisfy our
customer's requirement and more choice.
Science and technology is changing with each passing day, cease making progress is equal to
less well than before,
due to the R&D news
products influences the
life and death ofa company,
we are enthusiastic to
enhance our R&D and
employ many professional
persons to enter our R&D
The increasing of new facilities and upgrading equipments of pilot plant is the foundation for Yung Zip to expand its business scope in photoelectron domain, also combines with modernized management, Yung Zip has a strong background forward to its brightness future.
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Wondering what Chris Young will come up with as a member of the Padres? I've got a RotoAuthority projection on the topic here.
Also of note: CubDumb highlights some of Jacque Jones's most useful skills.
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Let's see what we've got going on today in a potpourri-style format.
As predicted, Eric Byrnes was non-tendered last night. I can't possibly think of a better way for the Cubs to turn the Jacque Jones signing into a positive. If you sum up Byrnes and Jones' salaries, you'll be getting solid stats from RF for the price. Assuming Dusty Baker understands what a platoon is and how all that works.
Of course, it's probably one more roster spot than the Cubs wanted to use on this type of thing since they already have John Mabry. But Mabry can back up Aramis Ramirez, and the Cubs can carry one less pitcher and make it work. I put a word in to a Cubs source of mine, and he agreed that the idea makes sense (who wouldn't agree) and mentioned that the Cubs have liked Byrnes in the past.
UPDATE: Just talked to a second Cubs source, and he echoed the sentiment held by many readers of the site: Hendry didn't give Jones $16MM to platoon him. He's a full-timer for the most part.
Kirby Arnold reports that the Mariners offered Gil Meche to the Cubs for Corey Patterson. At first, I said, "Sure, why not." But then I looked at Meche's numbers, and I realized there's no way he can help the ballclub. When a pitcher loses his ability to strike batters out, as Meche may have, he has to counter the increased hits he's surrendering with good control. Or the ability to keep the ball in the park. Meche appears to have none of these traits, and would be a frustrating spot starter who would allow tons of baserunners. I might rather have Josh Fogg at this point. There's got to be something slightly better out there for the Cubs.
Alfonso Soriano won't move off second base for the Nationals and is pretty much raising a stink about being dealt to Washington. Let's see here, are there any teams with GMs dumber than Jim Bowden who might make a trade for Sori? Dan O'Brien's club doesn't have a need for a 2B; Placido Polanco is firmly entrenched in Detroit…maybe Littlefield is interested?
Is Millwood really getting a five year deal from someone? Insane. Incredible timing to have your 2.86 ERA season. Best timing award for the NL: Todd Jones.
My Mets guy is saying the club is still talking to the Dodgers about Jeff Kent, but right now it's a "pipe dream." Doesn't seem like the two teams will agree on anything. The Mets still have some faith in Victor Zambrano (or maybe they're just trying to save face), but Omar feels that after adding Julian Tavarez his bullpen will be pretty much set.
The Mariners seem desperate to get rid of Jeremy Reed after pushing hard to obtain him for Freddy Garcia. I guess they don't understand that center fielders are hard to find and Reed will get better. After the masterstroke that was the Johjima signing, Bill Bavasi has taken a step backward with Jarrod Washburn.
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The Yankees snagged center fielder Johnny Damon for four years, $52MM, making the winter splash we've come to expect from them. I had Damon as the 12th best free agent on the market, but I guessed wrong that he'd re-sign with Boston. I will give myself a minor pat on the back for coming within $2MM of his contract, however.
Back in mid-October, I explained why I thought Damon at four years was going to be a bad signing. His defense is slipping big-time, and his bat isn't far behind. In 2008 and 2009, the Yankees might have another Bernie Williams-type liability on their hands.
That said, it's the Yankees. If they want to treat Year 4 and maybe Year 3 of this deal as sunk costs, they can do that. He's still the best option for 2006 (given that they already tried Kenny Lofton) and this type of thing is expected from the Yankees.
One last thing – it's really cool to see an article of mine up on Fox Sports. Thanks to all those who read what I write and have given me opportunities.
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Randy Johnson and Mark Prior both had disappointing seasons in 2005. Johnson didn't meet high expectations based on his past performance, and Prior's season has caused some to question whether he'll ever be an ace. I've done my best to project both pitchers' 2006; check it out at RotoAuthority as a sneak peek before my 2006 Fantasy Guide becomes available.
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The Cubs cornered the market on guys who sound like they're French but aren't by signing Jacque Jones to a three-year, $16MM deal to play alongside Juan Pierre. Rounding out the French wannabe All-Star team are Alexis Rios, Joaquin Benoit, and Xavier Nady.
I'm guessing Cubs fans will be less than thrilled with this signing based on the initial reaction. That the deal was for three years only adds to the anguish. Here's how lboros at Viva El Birdos put it:
"Encouraging news out of the Windy City, per Sun-Times: the Cubs reportedly have made an offer to Jacque Jones. A double gift — like having a tornado just barely miss your house and instead tear the roof off your obnoxious neighbor's place."
Yep, that pretty much sums it up from a Cards fan point of view. I'm trying to find a silver lining here for Cubs fans. Jones was exactly as good as Jeromy Burnitz in 2005 – tied for the 9th best RF in the game. Slight positive note: Jones is a slightly better player once you even out their playing time. I'm really grasping here, but if Jones somehow returned to his 2002 level – .300/.341/.511 – that would be on par with what Jorge Posada and Jorge Cantu did in 2005. OK, that was weak.
The best Cubs fans can hope for is that Jones gets platooned at some point in the near future. Here's his line against righties for each of the last three seasons:
So that's tolerable. Let's see here, are there any available lefty mashers who can play the outfield? Here's a short list of available outfielders and their lines against lefties in 2005.
Kevin Mench .296/.380/.600
Craig Monroe .303/.360/.549
Preston Wilson .262/.336/.571
Eric Byrnes .344/.406/.599 (2004)
Byrnes might be non-tendered tonight by the Orioles; why not take a flyer on a fun, hardworking player who can hide Jacque's inadequacies? Such a move would greatly redeem Hendry in my mind, and he'd look less dumb too.
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According to 2005 WARP (a Baseball Prospectus stat that combines offense and defense), Coco Crisp was the game's 8th best left fielder in 2005. He won't be a free agent until after the 2009 season, according to Unofficial Major League Baseball. For a Cleveland club in need of an additional bat, trading Crisp away doesn't seem reasonable. For the price, Crisp is a nice guy to have around.
Nonetheless, a couple of sources are saying the Indians are definitely entertaining offers and the Cardinals have inquired. As useful as Crisp is, it's never a bad idea to entertain offers.
Via the trustworthy Hawg Wild, Viva El Birdos confirms the Cards' interest. Lboros has the scoop on some other Cards buzz going around as well.
I can't vouch for this link, which comes via the grapevine and has a story with it.
Jason Marquis for Crisp would seem to be an even swap, but that's just speculation. You can check out Baseball America's top ten prospects for the Cardinals here; it's possible a package of a few of the non-Reyes guys could entice Mark Shapiro. More likely he wants a Major League starter in return.
Update: A lot of folks have contested my comment above that Marquis-Crisp would be an even swap, and rightfully so. The biggest difference is less in talent level than in the contracts of each player. Anyway, for the most thorough and insightful discussion of Coco Crisp trade possibilities, check out lboros's post today over at Viva El Birdos.
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Kevin Towers made a great trade today, acquiring promising youngsters Chris Young and Adrian Gonzalez (plus Terrmel Sledge) for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka. I didn't think a deal was imminent yesterday, but I also didn't think Jon Daniels would surrender a comparable, younger pitcher in the trade.
In what way is Adam Eaton better than Chris Young? Putting their numbers side by side, I'd say Young is already the preferable pitcher. Their strikeout rates are comparable, and Young's superior control results in fewer baserunners. Young's durability is an unknown, but it couldn't be much worse than Eaton's. Eaton's had a nice assist from Petco, while Young threw well in his initial exposure to the pitchers' hell that is Ameriquest. Throw in the fact that Young is four years away from a big payday while Eaton is right around the corner, and this looks like Jon Daniels's first misstep.
What's more, Adrian Gonzalez is a better bet than Akinori Otsuka. Gonzalez hit .338/.399/.561 in his third crack at Triple A this year. He never stuck with the Rangers, but only received 192 at-bats in the Majors. He's a useful player at his current level, and at 23 years old he can certainly improve.
Otsuka showed some serious signs of decline in his second Major League season. He's 33 years old and had a dangerously bad walk rate in '05. Strikeouts were down as well. He still may be helpful to the Texas bullpen, as he appears to keep the ball in the yard. But keep in mind that's based on just 66 non-Petco Major League innings.
The Otsuka-Gonzalez part of the deal is still fairly reasonable in light of each team's needs. Replacing Eaton with Young, however, heavily favors the Padres.
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A new Cubs trade rumor found its way into my inbox this morning courtesy of loyal reader Derek. Yesterday, Jim Williams wrote a column for the Washington Examiner suggesting the Cubs might deal Kerry Wood for Jose Vidro and Ryan Church this spring.
He mentions the health issues surrounding both Wood and Vidro and that both players would have to be ready to play. Williams also says Wood's huge contract could be a concern. Looking at the numbers, Wood makes $11MM in 2006 and has a $13.5MM option for 2007 with a $3MM buyout attached. Vidro will make $7MM in '06, $7.5MM in '07, and $8.5MM in '08. Church makes the minimum, having played just 132 games in the bigs.
I talked to three of my Cubs sources to see if they thought this rumor had any validity. One called it "totally absurd." The another said that given Wood's blanket no-trade clause, the rumor's not feasible. I haven't been able to find Jim Williams's email address to ask him about that aspect of the deal. A third source called the rumor sounded "shaky," saying that Wood would probably approve a deal to the Astros or Rangers, but not the Nationals. He mentioned that Wood will need more than spring training to prove his shoulder is healthy, and a July trade wouldn't be a surprise.
My thoughts on the players: Vidro's decline is coming on fast and he may never be completely healthy again. Church will be a solid Major Leaguer if he gets the opportunity. Wood seems destined for the bullpen in the long-term, perhaps with a Gagne-like run in the cards.
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The Jeff Kent to the Mets rumor first surfaced in early December. Now it's rearing its ugly head again, this time courtesy of Gotham Baseball. According to author Mark Healey, Anderson Hernandez would be involved and the deal could happen soon. I asked my Mets source for his take on the Kent possibility.
He told me the deal isn't nearly as close as the article might imply. He said the Mets are willing to part with Anderson Hernandez, but the catch is that the Dodgers have to take Kaz Matsui too. No money would be exchanged. My source thinks this is simply a proposal the Mets put out there to get the ball rolling; Ned Colletti would never make the trade as described.
My source puts the ultimate chances of a deal at 50/50, and mentioned that ditching Matsui and adding one more 100 RBI bat at the same time would definitely be a feather in Omar's cap. However, even as a cash-saving move, this doesn't make a lot of sense for the Dodgers. I'll keep you posted as further permutations leak out.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Hoofcare 101 Part Three: Functional Aspects of Sole Loading and Heel Expansion
Welcome to Part 3 of this week's featured video series on hoof function and anatomy from the Extension Service. The segments feature farrier instructor Nate Allen from Central Community Technical College in Hastings, Nebraska.
"Wait a minute, where's Part 2?" you may ask. There's a technical glitch with that video, and I hope to have it ready for you as soon as possible. In the meantime, pat yourself on the back: you can graduate to Part 3!
The majority of this segment is footage from the excellent video/dvd "Horse Foot Studies" by Dr. Chris Pollitt of the Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit and Wild Horse Research Unit at the University of Queensland, Australia. The complete video is available from Hoofcare and Lameness Journal; click here to place an order.
Click here to view part one of the video series, which is made possible by the University of Nebraska and Purina Mills. Please note that this is a very general introduction to foot anatomy and functions; much more in-depth material is available for study for those who seek it, but this is a good introduction.
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Excellent video, though I do wish the hoof had been trimmed properly to show how the frog, bars, and sole support. This hoof is pathological, in it is too long in the toe, the bars are folded over/forward, and the frog has not fully developed.
Because of the length of toe, and the stretching that most certainly has gone on at the corium level (around the coffin bone) the toe is receiving too much pressure. ALso, no mention of peripheral loading was done, only a few words on the fact that a shoe will cause damage.....then going on to say the hoof should be shod. The more study that is done, hopefully using sound hoof models, as that is really the only way to get correct answers, the more will be understood of how the hoof functions and how we can assist it through proper trimming/maintenance.
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TORONTO (February 6, 2014) - It isn't just a 6' 9", 250-pound frame that distinguishes Tyson Fury as potentially the biggest superstar in British sport.
After 21 consecutive pro wins, the trigger tongued traveller is on the cusp of challenging for the world heavyweight title and don't expect the build-up to slip beneath the radar. Everybody, it seems, harbors an opinion on Fury's fighting talent and kamikaze mindset - and not all of them are favorable - but Tyson continues to grow bolder with each passing victory.
After a frustrating 2013 in which he fought just once and was twice left stranded at the altar by David Haye, the 25-year-old foghorn has penned a three-fight promotional deal with Frank Warren which should culminate in a summer blockbuster with European champion and former victim Dereck Chisora.
Dormant for 10 months, Fury seeks to shed some rust in an international 10 rounder with American banger Joey Abell at The Copper Box Arena in London, UK on Saturday, February 15 and his disciples and detractors will be equally eager to see how he fares. Few are ambivalent when it comes to Tyson Fury.
Canadian fans may watch all the action on Fight Network, starting at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT), while Americans can view on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of $24.95 via DIRECTV, iN Demand, DISH, Avail-TVN. Integrated Sports Media is distributing this major British boxing event in the United States on behalf of Fight Network. It may also be viewed in the United States on GFL.TV.
The big fella (Fury) certainly hadn't lost his tongue when boxing writer Glynn Evans called to discuss recent developments last Sunday morning.
Last time out, in your IBF eliminator against Steve Cunningham, you were dropped early by a fighter almost three stone lighter than you yet roared back to win by the most spectacular of knockouts in round seven. Do you feel the Cunningham fight enhanced or harmed your image?
"I couldn't care a damn. All I know is that it moved me forward. I'm not bothered how many times I get turned upside down as long as, at the end of the fight, it's my hand that gets raised and I move closer to my goal.
"Everything about the Cunningham fight, from fighting at Madison Square Garden in New York, to the build-up, to the knockdown, to the brutal finish, was great experience for me which I'll bank for later on.
"I had a fantastic response from the US media and fans. The Yanks love a fighter who can talk, who's a showman and I can certainly do all that. They even seemed to love the singing though I doubt I'll be making that a regular occurrence. I only know three songs. I've already exhausted my repertoire. I really enjoyed the excitement. It was certainly one of the best fights of my career."
The Cunningham fight, an official eliminator for the IBF title, was supposed to pave the way for a final eliminator against Bulgarian beast Kubrat Pulev. However, your decision to pursue the mega-fight with David Haye instead cost you your IBF ranking and a guaranteed pathway to a contest with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. That must be something you regret.
"No, not really. I was going to get paid £5 million to fight in a huge, packed arena on pay-per-view in my home country as opposed to collecting a measly one hundred grand to fight Pulev over in Germany.
"It was a no brainer. I'm a prizefighter and money is the prize that drives me. Rankings and titles don't put food in my cupboards and I've a wife and two children to support. If you don't risk, then you don't achieve. Unfortunately, due to David Haye, the gamble didn't pay off this time."
Though you've been inactive from the ring since the fight with Cunningham last April, you've endured two world class camps for the brace of scheduled fights with Haye. Though those fights never materialized, in what ways did the preparation develop you as a fighter?
"I didn't need to develop. I don't put a high emphasis on boxing ability even though some say that I've got plenty. What you need to succeed as a world-class fighter is toughness, being game, having plenty of heart and balls. Technical ability don't really come into it, in my opinion.
"All the others will lose 'cos' they're s***. All I want to do is go in and have a fight, have a war; and may the best man win. I've fought good men yet I'm still undefeated in 21 fights. Clearly, that philosophy seems to work for me."
There appears to have been a significant improvement in both your physical condition and your attitude since you began working with your Uncle Peter two years ago. What are his qualities?
"It's about having respect and honor. My uncle is very straight forward and very strict which is exactly what you need when you're preparing for fights at world level. He's also on the job 24/7 and makes sure that we are too."
At 25, you've finally developed the discipline to graft in camp but the Cunningham fight suggested you've still to acquire the maturity to stick with a game plan in the heat of battle. You've the size and technical skills to dominate pretty easily at that level yet seem to need the thrill of going to war. Surely that's something you'll need to address now that the stakes are being raised?
"No! I do whatever I can to win the fight. Yes, I can box when I need to but I'm never going to stick to whatever game plan we may have set in camp if it means that I'm going to lose the fight on points by following that game plan. You've got to be able to adapt and every fight I enter with 25 game plans. If the technical stuff isn't working for me, then I'll just stick it on you and attempt to punch your brains out!
"Pure rucking seems to work for me. Unlike all the other bums in the division, I can take whatever punishment comes my way.Okay, I might go down, I might wobble, I might get cut but I've shown that I've got the heart, the balls, the will, the resilience, to recover and win the fight. Again, unlike the others, I don't care about getting hit. It's a prizefight and that's my forte. Ultimately, I'm far to game and brave for any of them."
Your activity on the social media sites has courted its share of controversy and strongly divided fan opinion about you. Retrospectively, do you regret any of the tweets? Is it important to you to be loved by the fans?
"No regrets whatsoever. I couldn't give a s***. As long as fans buy tickets to see me fight or pay their pay-per-view fee, then job's a good 'un' as far as I'm concerned. I'm just trying to get on in life. If I'm man enough to put the posts up, I have to be man enough to accept any flak that comes back my way. What I will say is that, whether fans love me or hate me, I always deliver them with value-for-money.
"An awful lot of people don't want me to succeed. By and large, this country doesn't like success. People perceive me as cocky and arrogant but I don't give a f***. I don't believe any man can beat me in a fight. Prove me otherwise. End of conversation."
You've outrageous confidence in your fighting ability. What's that founded on?
"Pure self-belief built on experience. From as soon as I began boxing as a teenager, I've been able to handle men who were double my age and had double my experience. At age 15, 16, I was sparring pro heavies and, mentioning no names, 'owning' British cruiserweight champions."
In your late teens you accepted The Lord into your life. In what ways has your faith helped you as a fighter?
"It hasn't assisted me as a fighter though I do give thanks for the fabulous life I enjoy as a boxer and I always pray that both myself and my opponent emerge from the fight safely. But it helps me as a person. I'm still far from perfect, I still continue to sin every day but always ask The Lord for His forgiveness.
"My belief has completely changed my outlook on life. Like every man, I need money to provide for my wife and kids but I'm no longer obsessed with material things. I'm thankful every day for those other things that come for free; particularly all my family. One thing that I do covet is the platform that my success in boxing will provide in helping me to spread The Lord's gospel once I'm done. People tend to listen to the heavyweight champion of the world.
"However, I'm very open minded and believe it's far more important that people lead good lives than follow Christianity. There's many religions - Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity - and they can't all be right. Can man be punished in the afterlife for his ignorance? I don't believe so."
David Price, your former amateur conqueror and long term verbal sparmate, unravelled in 2013, losing twice by stoppage to veteran US southpaw Tony Thompson. Where do you feel he went wrong?
"In my opinion, the blame lies with (Price's ex-manager) Frank Maloney because he rushed David into the first fight before he was anywhere near ready for that kind of test. He was only in his 15th fight and all the recent opponents he'd been knocking out, like Audley Harrison and Matt Skelton, were long past it. Then he gets slung in against a seasoned world-class operator like Tony Thompson?
"It was like asking someone to try to cross the channel between England and France when they can't even swim! David Price wasn't up to the task at that stage, needed to go some hard rounds but certain factors wanted to cash a pay check.
"Don't dare compare me to David Price. Tony Thompson's almost as old as my dad! The way to beat him is simple. Wade straight into the old codger and within a few rounds, regardless of whether you're landing, he'll be blowing out of his 'arse.' It's a bit of a no brainer. If people haven't got enough between their ears to see that, they should pack it in."
Do you still expect David to feature in your future?
"Hopefully, David can regroup and still provide me with a big money fight down the line. You can never have too many of those. I pray that all my potentially lucrative opponents continue to do well until I can set my fists onto them.
"Plenty of people are still stupid enough to think that David Price can beat me. I couldn't give a s***. I hope every future opponent enters with reps as invincible ogres. The more faith people place in my opponents, the bigger the fights become, and the more money that ends up in my pocket."
Your 19-year-old cousin Hughie and 2012 Olympic super-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua are both being mooted as potential future world heavyweight champions. How do you rate them?
"Hughie's the real deal. He's really dedicated and a great listener. Outside of boxing, he's polite, doesn't disrespect anybody and is a very nice person. As a fighter, he's tall, a very good boxer with a good brain and he's benefitting from great sparring. Like all of our family, he's got that 'never say die' fighting spirit. That's just a natural thing us Furys have. Now it's a case of developing Hughie through the right fights; proper tests not 'knock over' jobs against lemons. He needs to face a few tall ones, a few squat ones, southpaws, orthodox, runners, punchers...the whole shebang.
"I saw Joshua in the Olympics and thought he lost every fight he had. Now he's got a s*** trainer in Tony Sims so I don't see how he'll develop as a pro. After four or five rounds his tongue will be hanging out six foot! I really hope that Eddie Hearn doesn't start getting ahead of himself and start trying to match him for titles or putting him anywhere near Dereck Chisora as he's foolishly talking about 'cos he'll get sparked out. He's another I want to see get fed easy fights, built up to 20-0. If he gets beat any time soon, there's no mega payday for me down the line. He'd be easy lolly."
Do you feel unjustly treated by the WBC who recently matched Bermane Stiverne against Chris Arreola for the title vacated by Vitali Klitschko? Arreola was comprehensively beaten by Stiverne just nine months ago and you'd won an official eliminator against Kevin Johnson in December 2012. Why not you and Stiverne?
"The world of professional boxing is crazy; riddled with mad politics. When I accepted an IBF eliminator after already defeating Kevin Johnson, I predictably slipped down in the WBC ratings. Now I'm being steered towards a WBO final eliminator against Dereck Chisora, I expect all the other sanctioning bodies to f*** me off. But I've got to take whatever opportunities provide the quickest route to a shot at a world champion.
"I think Stiverne will beat Arreola again when the vacant title's on the line. He looks decent; strong and solid, tough, a good combination puncher. Arreola has not only come up short against Stiverne previously but also against Vitali (Klitschko) and Tomasz Adamek before that. How can he be more worthy of a shot than me?
"But one thing I have to make clear. I fight for money, not belts or glory. I'm a prizefighter and pound notes are the prize. Provided the money is right I'll fight any of them."
Hovering beneath Stiverne and Arreola in the WBC rankings is big hitting US hope Deontay Wider, the former Olympic bronze medalist who's wiped out all 30 pro opponents inside four rounds. His CV also pales in comparison to yours. Is a showdown against Wilder a challenge you'd covet?
"In time but that's not a money fight at the moment. HBO don't want to know because there'd be no title on the line and there's no Box Office (pay-per-view) interest here. Right now, there's nothing on the line. But we've both got long unbeaten records, we can both bang and we both talk so potentially it's a blockbuster. When it comes down to it, I'll handle him exactly as I'd handle all the others.
"Boxing is a business, of course, but when I'm actually inside the ring, I'm never thinking about money or titles, I'm solely focused on proving myself the better man. It's not about game plans, it's about heart, toughness, desire, cajones. It's all about one against one, manos y manos, and I know I'll never come up short.
"Deontay, like all the others, is just a pretender. They're all wolves in sheep's clothing. In me they'll meet a real wolf and I'll shred them to pieces!"
You've made a three fight commitment to Frank Warren and BoxNation which will conclude with a monster rematch with European champion Dereck Chisora at a football stadium this summer. Why did you opt to pursue this course?
"Simple. For a while I've been ready and waiting for big fights. Frank Warren pulled his finger out and produced the goods, put money on the table. That's what this is all about. I've already beaten Dereck Chisora but I'll happily beat him again for another fat, juicy pay check."
After nine months out, what do you expect to achieve from your return to the ring against American puncher Joey Abell on Saturday week. How important is it to you to outshine co-headliner Chisora?
"I'm just looking forward to getting back inside the ring, moving around and dusting off a few cobwebs. It'll also be nice to gain a few quid again because I've been away a long time and I've mouths to feed.
"It's a brilliant idea of Frank Warren's to put me and Dereck side-by-side on two consecutive bills to drum up interest in this potential WBO final eliminator in the summer. But I've no concern whatsoever in outshining Chisora. I'm simply interested in having a couple of warm-ups and a couple of pay checks to secure the fight with Chisora, a fight where victory will guarantee me moving on to bigger and better things."
In the co-header, Dereck meets leading American Kevin 'Kingpin' Johnson, the former WBC world title challenger who you comprehensively schooled over 12 rounds in late 2012. How do you expect 'Del Boy' to fare?
"I expect it to be a very good fight but a fit Dereck Chisora should beat a Kevin Johnson who's only had a few weeks-notice. But if Kevin had ten weeks-notice, 'Del Boy' would be in trouble 'cos' 'Kingpin's' a helluva fighter; a master boxer with a pack of tricks. But, like when he fought me, Kevin's not really had the time to get himself right."
You and Del are on course to collide in a WBO final eliminator in the summer. Your first spat was extremely lively both in the build-up and after the bell sounded. What can we expect in a rematch?
"No two fights are ever the same. We'll have to see what happens on the night. All heavyweights can punch which is what makes us so exciting, what attracts the fans to watch us. Dereck gave me a good fight last time - I respect him for that - and has definitely improved since. This time I'm hoping he turns up in shape, no excuses. Last time he only had three months to get himself ready?! How long does he need?
"People keep banging on about how he's lost three stone (42 lbs.) since then but I doubt that will change anything. It was that added bulk that helped him to absorb my bombs and last the distance last time. Yes, I've shown I can be hurt, shown I can be dropped, but Dereck has shown he can be beat, shown he can be knocked spark out. That's the form line. What better passage to a world title could I ask for than a final eliminator against a man that I've already beaten convincingly?
"After I destroy Chisora again, I'll be the person to finally beat Wladimir (Klitschko) and go on to become a legend of the sport. There's not one ounce of doubt in my mind that it's going to happen."


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We tend to look back on our middle school years as some of the most awkward. Our bodies weren't really proportioned yet, we had a bit of an acne problem, and don't even get us started on the pressures we faced. Didn't it kind of feel like, no matter what you did, you were still out of place? Or, that something was wrong with you?
Early teen years are such an important time for self-discovery. And, for young girls, it's also the age when you start to form opinions about your body — perhaps for the first time in your life. Unfortunately, more often than not, that's when you realize you don't really like what you see. The heavy use of photo-editing tools create an unrealistic image of what a woman's body can, or should, look like. And, to the young girl looking to define herself, a steady intake of these farfetched portraits can cause some serious issues — including anorexia and bulimia.
As part of a school project, a group of middle-school girls created a PSA about the realities of eating disorders. And, they nailed it. The video explores the experience of an eating disorder, identifying warning signs and real-world scenarios an anorexic or bulimic girl may find herself in. They also include information on how to get help and the unsightly consequences of not seeking assistance. We're so impressed with the way these youngsters have managed to not only create a powerful picture of such a serious issue, but garner some serious accolades in the process. The group won Best Student Film at 2013 Colorful Colorado Film Festival and first place in the Middle School Category of the My Hero International Film Festival.
We really hope this video is a sign of a heightened awareness among young girls — one that could make eating disorders less prevalent in the future. (Jezebel)


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Last spring, I wrote about my frustration with a new bar/restaurant near my house. You can read the post in full here but basically, there were many children dining inside said bar. At first, I couldn't wrap my head around it. Then, I flipped my menu over and realized there was a kid's menu on the back. That's right, a kids menu at a bar. Where oh where are the adult-friendly restaurants? You can imagine my glee when I noticed I had a new Instagram follower with a brand new website featuring childfree restaurants, events, and more. I had a chance to talk with the founders of this incredible new site and welcome them to the interwebs (one day, I'll stop using that term) Anyway, here's some more information on childfree places — from restaurants to events — and the site you need to bookmark…today!
Can you tell the rinky-DINK life readers a little bit about who you are?
Thank you for the opportunity to chat with you! We are Sarah and Randall, a 30-something childfree couple living in Canada.
Why did you decide to create a website and why now in particular?
The idea for cfplaces.com hit us a few times before we finally acted on it. It seemed that every time we traveled outside of our local area we struggled to find places that didn't allow minors. Whether it was to eat, drink, or have some fun, our searches always came up short. We felt that other resources online were either incomplete or limited in information.
With cfplaces.com, we want people to be able to take ownership of their favorite childfree places, sort of like a local guide welcoming other childfree people to their neighborhood.
We love craft beer and pubs, and it's becoming rare to find a quiet pub that isn't overflowing with bored children acting up! In our own city, we know where we can go to be certain that it's adults only.
When we travel, on the other hand, we're lost. Many places don't list whether they're child-friendly or not on their websites. Yelp only indicates if it's "good for kids" and isn't really searchable when looking for "No", which also doesn't mean they aren't allowed.Too often we find ourselves either having a crappy time because we misjudged what looked like an adult place, or stuck with nightclubs and loud party bars! Wasting our time trying to find the sort of place we enjoy is a terrible way to spend our vacations.
Who can participate in adding childfree-friendly places to your site?
Anyone [from anywhere — Canada, USA, and beyond!] is welcome to add listings and rate their favorite places on cfplaces.com!
What kinds of childfree places can members add?
We're looking for restaurants, pubs, hotels, resorts, and events that can help anyone find a refuge from kids. No more frantic web searching "Adults Only" in every city you visit, hoping that the results you find aren't sketchy.
Do you think there's a need for more adult-only restaurants?
There is a need for more childfree places, sort of Adult Safe Zones. Even parents want to get away from kids sometimes, but fewer places are putting up that "No Minors" sign. It seems like more and more parents want their kids to be welcome everywhere, even places where it really isn't appropriate.
A bar or a brewery is not typically a place for a kid, but we are frequently seeing traditionally "adults only" establishments changing their rules based on pressure from that type of parent.
Very true! What is your goal for your site?
We hope that cfplaces.com will help childfree people enjoy their time spent out of the house, whether it's close to home, working abroad or on a big vacation. Maybe it will even help some parents who also want to be away from children sometimes!
Thank you, Sarah and Randall!
This site was so needed. It's no small undertaking for Sarah and Randall, I'm sure, but the benefits to the childfree community will be innumerable.
I had a chance to add a childfree restaurant to the site and found it incredibly user-friendly — especially if the place you're adding has a Facebook page! If you know of any places that are specifically for the childfree, please visit cfplaces.com and add away!
You can also follow CF Places on Instagram here.
Let me know in the comments section below what you think about this new site!


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Kamba, Mwakalombe, Miles Sampa Hijack Kalundu Polling Station.
PF Thugs led by Japhen Mwakalombe, the dull PF Minister for Lusaka province, headless Miles Sampa and chief thug Kennedy Kamba have taken over Kalundu Polling Station in Chilanga. The three have ordered the police to leave the polling station.
Meanwhile 5 buses loaded with PF Cadres are also on standby in readiness for violence should UPND win.
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Every year during the summer months the SEA LIFE London Aquarium opens up its door late at night for the SEA LIFE After Dark event for adult fish enthusiasts. I had been to the SEA LIFE aquarium in Brighton which I really loved. I probably spent around 4 hours there starring down the fishies like a little maniac haha. So I couldn't wait to finally visit the London Aquarium as well. Just to put things into perspective: I LOVE scuba diving and snorkeling. I once even had a goldfish tank in front of which I happily spent extended periods of time watching the goldfish go about their business (and yes, they are not the smartest..).
So last weekend the day had come to visit the London Aquarium. Upon arrival at the SEA LIFE After Dark event you are welcomed with a glass of Prosecco. Some people might need to take a big sip right away as you will be heading straight over to the glass walkway with sharks swimming just beneath your feet. I went with a friend of mine to the event who – while sipping her Prosecco on top of the shark tank – also discovered her enthusiasm about marine life. She also told me about a great website she knows which taught her loads about fish. Yeey :)
We then spent the rest of the evening strolling through the various sections of the London Aquarium and discovering the different tanks and species. There were lots of places to sit down (event right in front of the tanks) and you could purchase more drinks at either of the two pop-up bars. Enjoying a glass of wine and catching up while being surrounded by stingrays, turtles, crocodiles and jellyfish really is an awesome way to spend the evening :)
The SEA LIFE After Dark event starts at 6.45 pm and ends at 10.30 pm with the last admission at 9 pm. It's adults only so there is finally a way to visit the London Aquarium without kids running around or piling up in front of the tanks.. There are still tickets available for this summer. Check out SEA LIFE's website here to book them in advance.
Photos: Sorry about the bad quality… I forgot my camera and it turns out my phone does not have the best lens for dark lighting conditions.
To the animal rights activists amongst you: Yes, some tanks look borderline too small as it's usually the case with zoos and aquariums :( The Brighton SEA LIFE has bigger tanks. Yet SEA LIFE does a lot of good behind the scenes in terms of conservation efforts. Besides educating visitors about marine and freshwater wildlife, SEA Life also runs breeding programmes. Also, some of SEA LIFE's aquariums rescue and release injured animals such as seals and turtles. Read more about it here and here.


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For the last 5 years I have been relying on the iPhone to be my mobile office. There were only a handful of times when it didn't hold up in this application so I can't say that, overall, there is anything wrong with the iPhone as a whole. However, lately there have been a few issues that have become more prominent as the battery life has become shorter and shorter and the speed of the phone has been anything but fast at times. Having become eligible for an upgrade, I had an important decision to make as to whether I should stay with Apple or to cut the cord and move on to another company and operating system. That was the basis of my question last weekend.
So, what did I decide to do?
After considering what I really needed the phone to do during the day I made the decision to go a different direction and pick up the Nokia Lumia 635. That's right, this past week I hopped off the iPhone bandwagon and joined my wife in using a Windows based smartphone. While I am not a fan of Windows 8 on a laptop, it makes a lot of sense on a mobile device.
Having been using it for a few days, I am pretty impressed with the functionality of this phone especially considering that the MSRP is about a quarter of that of the iPhone 5s which I was also considering ($140 vs $550). Especially convenient is the fact that the battery, with fairly regular use while I have been trying to figure out the functionality, lasts for about a day and a half. And while it may not have the same apps that are available from Apple, I can't say that I am missing anything. In fact, some of the comparable on the Windows are actually better than the iPhone.
It has been interesting so far in that more people have asked me about this phone in just a few days than had asked me about my iPhone in the last 5 years. I guess people are just curious when someone doesn't buy an Apple or Android based product. Of course, this is my initial experience with the phone.
There may be some things that I don't like that will come up and there are certain operations that will exceed my expectations once I create a Microsoft account and gain full access to the entire suite of operations. With that said, having played a bit with my wife's phone already, I am looking forward to the benefits and not expecting many shortcomings beyond simply learning a new operating system. Only time and use will really tell and I will be sure to write about the experience at a later date.


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Hi guys, I was wondering if somebody can help me, I am literally pulling my hair at this point. I am not able connect to the internet via the LAN or Wireless using Tomato.
Here is a recap of what I did:
I installed DD-WRT (dd-wrt.v24-15778_NEWD-2_K2.6 build) before I went for Tomato.
I had no problem flashing DD-WRT, and flashed Tomato through DD-WRT.
I can access the the Tomato panel at 192.168.1.1 and Tomato has the following settings:
The problem that I have is that none of my devices (laptops, cell phones) can't connect to the internet. My Vista laptop connects locally but it doesn't connect to the internet at any point.
I have reseted the router, wiped the NVRAM, reseted to original settings several times with no success.
My modem is a ZTE 831 that works on DHCP.
Is there any special setting that I am missing, I have tried to read the forums and inform myself before posting, but I have not been able to find any solutions.
Any help would be really appreciated at this point.
Thank you!


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Rockets do just enough to beat Clippers
Rockets fend off Clippers
Last-minute heroics subdue resilient Clippers
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LOS ANGELES — For all the times both teams seemed in command, only to find no run was large enough, no lead secure, the Rockets finally appeared to have put the Clippers away Wednesday night.
The Rockets hit the last-minute 3-pointer, just as they did to beat the Clippers in Houston. They got the stop and the rebound and the free throws. Leading by three points with four seconds left, all they needed to do was foul and let the game finally end. But Rafer Alston smacked Cuttino Mobley dangerously close to the 3-point line.
Fortunately for the Rockets, Mobley was ruled to have been past the line. So after all the runs and even the turns in the final minute, that call was enough for the Rockets to emerge with a rocky yet invigorating 92-87 win over Los Angeles.
"The game came down to execution," Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said. "It's like the playoffs. Who's going to do a better job executing? Who's going to get a stop?"
It took more than that. On a night when both teams threw offensive haymakers only to have the other get up and hit harder, the Rockets were the last team standing.
With 1:46 left, Clippers guard Jason Hart hit a jumper to give him a season-high 16 points and tie the game at 83. With 90 seconds remaining, Yao Ming drew a foul on a cut to the basket and made both free throws to put the Rockets in front.
The Clippers needed just five seconds to tie the game on an Elton Brand jumper. And when Brand got a piece of a McGrady drive, the Clippers went the other way, with Corey Maggette fouled at the rim before putting Los Angeles ahead 87-85 with 1:05 remaining.
That's when the Rockets took over. They beat the Clippers in the last minute in Houston when Luther Head drilled a 3 with 12.2 seconds left. On Wednesday, McGrady fired a pass to Shane Battier in the other corner.
"Yao set a good screen, and T-Mac had a layup," Battier said. "I knew Tim Thomas had to make a decision. It's a bang-bang decision. He decided to help on T-Mac, and T-Mac is such a good passer. That's a nice little play for us. T-Mac has the ability to see that play develop before it develops.
"There's very few decision-makers as good as T-Mac. I can think of one, Steve Nash. Besides that, he's probably the top playmaker and decision-maker in the game. We feel very confident with the ball in his hands down the stretch."
Battier nailed his 3-pointer with 53 seconds remaining, giving the Rockets an 88-87 lead. He had hit the same shot on the same play at approximately the same time for a game-winner at Denver.
"That's been a money spot for me," he said. "I don't make many of them, but I try to make the important ones."
The Clippers got Maggette free on a drive, and Chuck Hayes came up to try to draw a charge, forcing Maggette to get around Hayes while arcing his shot over Yao. It missed, but McGrady missed his jumper.
If ever a game seemed destined to come down to its last shot, this was it. But with 6.9 seconds left, and with Tim Thomas 6-of-11, his 25-footer missed. The Clippers fouled Alston with 4.1 seconds left, and he made both free throws for a three-point lead.
But the Rockets still had to sweat out the last seconds.
The Clippers got the ball to Mobley, who squeezed between Yao and Alston, drawing a foul on Alston with 2.5 seconds left.
"We were trying to foul them as soon as they dribbled or when they catch the inbounds pass," Alston said.
"When I turned around after guarding the inbounds pass, I saw him dribble and I went to grab him. By the time I went to grab him, he already had the ball up in the shooting position."
But Mobley was ruled to have been over the line and given two shots. He said he was so rattled that he missed the first.
He missed the second intentionally, and when Yao was fouled after the rebound, his two free throws gave him 24 points to go with 15 rebounds.
McGrady finished with 27 points and eight assists; the Rockets have won their last 14 games when McGrady gets at least seven assists.
And on a night the last big hit seemed certain to be the winner, the Rockets landed it and just a bit more.


text: I did Ruby Intuition sessions all weekend, wrote essays Monday and Tuesday, and wrote and delivered a film lecture for the delightful Huntington cinema club out on Long Island last night. Today is my Saturday morning, and I woke feeling a little decadence was in order. So I put on platforms and a skinny black sheath, arranged my newly blue-blond hair in a big upsweep, and ducked downstairs to the cafe next door—-only to repair back to bed with a silver tray bearing an Americano, freshly peeled figs, and a prosciutto-arugula sandwich. Here I will read and read and read, stopping only to doze or admire a certain permakitten or watch the doves outside my window. I will read until I feel like writing again. This is the midlife, midsummer glamour I promised myself as an unhappy child, and I never forget to be grateful. Gratitude is the ultimate glamour, don't you know.


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|Archived February 20, 2019
Coral Reefs Provide Critical Coastal Protection
New study shows that coral reefs provide risk-reduction benefits to hundreds of millions of coastal inhabitants around the world
[Reprinted from NEWSWAVE, Spring 2014]
Stronger storms, rising seas, and flooding are placing hundreds of millions people at risk around the world, and a big part of the solution to decrease those risks is just offshore. A new study finds that coral reefs provide substantial protection against natural hazards by reducing wave energy that would otherwise impact coastlines by an average of 97 percent.
"Coral reefs are wonderful natural features that, when healthy, can provide wave-reduction benefits comparable to those of many artificial coastal defenses, and they can adapt to sea-level rise," said Curt Storlazzi, a coauthor from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). "This research shows that coral reef restoration can be a cost-effective way to decrease the hazards coastal communities face due to the combination of storms and sea-level rise."
Published in the journal Nature Communications, this study by an international team of researchers from the University of Bologna, The Nature Conservancy, the USGS, Stanford University, and the University of California Santa Cruz provides the first global synthesis of the contributions of coral reefs to risk reduction and adaptation across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Lead author Filippo Ferrario from the University of Bologna said, "Restoration and conservation of coral reefs is an important and cost-effective solution to reduce risks from coastal hazards and climate change."
The median cost for building artificial breakwaters is $19,791 per meter, compared to $1,290 per meter for coral reef restoration projects.
"Coral reefs serve as an effective first line of defense to incoming waves, storms and rising seas," said Michael Beck, lead marine scientist of The Nature Conservancy and a coauthor of the study. "200 million people across more than 80 nations are at risk if coral reefs are not protected and restored."
These are people in villages, towns, and cities who live in low-elevation, risk-prone coastal areas (below 10-meter elevation) and within 50 kilometers of coral reefs. In terms of number of people who receive risk-reduction benefits from coral reefs, the top 15 countries include:
in this issue:
Through the Eyes of a Polar Bear—First "Point of View" Video
New Personnel Study Estuarine Response to Storms
Summer Hires Assist Studies of Coastal Sediment Transport
Help Identify Coastal Hazards with Aerial Photographs on "iCoast" Website
Coral Reefs Provide Critical Protection to Coastal Inhabitants
Summer Intern at USGS in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
New USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Web Pages
Facilitating Identification of Coastal and Undersea Features
|Archived February 20, 2019


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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ravelry Roundup 3/16/11
11 comments:
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I'm loving these roundups! Usually when I shop I'm looking for something specific and miss tons of cool stuff. I'm getting all kinds of wonderful ideas. I'm currently in love with the java socks from the winter knitty issue. I'm knitting them up with melody superwash from jojoland and the result is stunning in my humble opinion.ReplyDelete
These are great! It's true, Ravelry is such an addictive place.....I really like the veggies and the slippers, but the dress is adorable and the hat intrigues me!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Thanks for the round up! My favourites list is getting a little silly now...ReplyDelete
What a great bunch of patterns! Thanks for taking the time to find them :o)ReplyDelete
Another awesome roundup!! I haven't seen at least half of these... Is wear I'm on ravelry every day, but it's impossible to see it all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
oo! I've sample knitted for Rose for several projects, and they're ALL beautiful. Thanks for posting other patterns too, now I have to make them.. I love those slippers.ReplyDelete
awesome! lovely greetingsReplyDelete
Love, love, love this roundup! I have four friends having babies in the next few months, so an eventual roundup of baby items would also be appreciated!ReplyDelete
Love the roundup! What a fun new feature on your blog. I hope you keep it up!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Dear Mama, I would dearly adore a sweet soft sadie dress ~ love Elise c/o Jaime (PS your stitching prowless rocks!)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 10:38 PM
I loved this roundup! Great idea. I'm definitely going to keep checking back, even though I already spend inane amounts of time perusing ravelry patterns. It's just so fun!ReplyDelete


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Lee Seung Gi at Japan Live, October 7, 2013
Category Archives: Japan concert
Happy 3rd Japan Debut Anniversary Lee Seung Gi! ^^
Today, March 6th marks the 3rd anniversary of Seung Gi's debut in Japan. He debuted with his album, Time For Love in 2012 and his single with the same title hit #1 on the Oricon Daily Chart. Congratulations on your 3rd Japanese debut anniversary, Seung Gi! イ·スンギさん, 日本デビュー3周年おめでとうございます!♥ Below is fan art from a Japanese Airen based on the various album covers for Seung Gi's debut album.
Seung Gi's debut singles; Time for Love and Because We're Friends MV
Credit: Patrick Nguyen
Seung Gi singing 'Time for Love' in Japan on October 7, 2013: 恋愛時代
Credit: WOWOW
Seung Gi singing 'Because We're Friends' in Japan on October 7, 2013: チングジャナ -友達だから-
Credit: WOWOW
Lee Seung Gi Fan Art~ GIF
Lee Seung Gi Caricature ~ Fan Art
[English] Korean Fan Account of Meeting Seung Gi in Japan
I had this saved to blog when I had time, and I am glad to be sharing this with you. It is a fan account by a Korean Airen who met Lee Seung Gi in Japan during the 2 day Valentine's Request Stage weekend. He willingly autographed his Japan debut album 'Renai Jidai' aka 'Love Time', when she handed her copy to him. Here's the dialogue between her and Seung Gi.
I was touched by Seung Gi's actions on his way to work ^^
Even inside the van, he is radiant, just radiantㅋㅋ
Seung Gi: What is your name?
Me: It is 뱃살공주요~ (Variation on Korean for Snow White, 백설공주, but the first 2 characters are replaced by 뱃살, which means belly fat, LOL! 공주 (Gong Joo is Korean for Princess)
Seung Gi: Snow White????@@
Me:No~Belly Fat! Belly Fat Princess!ㅋㅋ
Seung Gi: What?@@@@
He had a confused look as he went into the van with my album as I started to worryㅋ
Seung Gi senseㅋㅋ Belly Fat Princess was accurate~♥♥♥
I didn't even ask him but he even drew hearts~~hehehehehehe
What I'm more thankful for is ㅠ that he didn't sign the outside of the CD case ㅠ He took the jacket out of the album to sign it and carefully placed it back inside ㅠ I was so movedㅠㅠ
Because I react this way, how can I not love Seung Giㅠ
I'm proud to be your fan…I.Love.You.Lee.Seung.Gi~~♥♥♥
Source: dclsg
Korean to English translation by Elise Min, Lee Seung Gi Forever
Behind the Scenes of Seung Gi's Decision to Sing For Airens in Japan After Cancellation of Valentine's Request Stage on 2/8/13
After the cancellation was announced, Seung Gi was on his way back and saw people who looked like his Airen walking in the heavy snow.
He felt very sad so he decided to return to the venue. He insisted on singing 2 songs for the Airen who were still there in spite of the disagreement from the Japanese co-organizers.
When they(the fans) were back, Hook's CEO asked those who wore Firstlook jackets," Are you an Airen?" If the answer was "Yes,"she asked them to get in the car and gave them a ride (to the venue)
This is just heartwarming and it just shows you what a thoughtful and caring singer Seung Gi is. I just had to share this story with my readers.
Credit: English translation from Chinese by ChristinaWSGL from LSGEuroAiren via weibo
Edited by Elise Min, Lee Seung Gi Forever


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Extra power at the "Frunk"
Extra power at the "Frunk"
Brian H | 15. August 2013
There is no administrator to do "merging". And this is a primitive forum, not a blog. Good luck with cleaning it up!
Use volkerize.com to sear for frunk battery. The idea was discussed at great length before the swapping reveal. TM disclosed the cooling systems etc. could not accommodate a frunk addon, though it was intended originally one would occupy the boxlike space at the back.
Brian H | 15. August 2013
typo: to search for
Vawlkus | 16. August 2013
If you want a hybrid, don't buy a Tesla. Go putter around in a volt.


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International Standard Bible EncyclopediaHAGABA
ha-ga'-ba, hag'-a-ba (chaghabha'): Same as the following (Nehemiah 7:48).
Strong's Hebrew2286. Chagaba' -- an Israelite
... 2285, 2286. Chagaba'. 2286a . an Israelite. Transliteration: Chagaba' Phonetic
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2286a. Chagaba -- an Israelite
Smith's Bible DictionaryHagaba
(locust). Bene Hagaba were among the Nethinim who came back from captivity with Zerubbabel. (Nehemiah 7:48) The name is slightly different in form from
ThesaurusHagaba (1 Occurrence)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia HAGABA. ha-ga'-ba, hag'-a-ba (chaghabha'): Same as the
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Hag'aba (1 Occurrence)
Leba'na (1 Occurrence)
Lebana (1 Occurrence)
Lebanah (2 Occurrences)
Shalmai (2 Occurrences)
Salmai (2 Occurrences)
Hagabah (1 Occurrence)
Bible ConcordanceHagaba (1 Occurrence)
Nehemiah 7:48 the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Salmai,
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