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Heavyweight Roderick Carter and Darel Martin Jr. (130) won gold medals in the tournament, Tyler Davis (80) won silver, and Martin Bahena (115) and Ronald Canales (125) both won bronze. Those five qualified for the Nationals June 16-19.
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Purchasing a baby swing or walker is a rite-of-passage for new parents. Unfortunately, those big purchases can turn into big mistakes.

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Where did you get your infant swing and walker? Although some parents buy new, many receive them as hand-me-downs from friends or family.

Even more parents purchase them second-hand at garage sales, flea markets or even Ebay. New and old swings can be found on the list below. If your swing has been recalled in the last 8 years, chances are it's listed here.

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Toy walkers contribute to over 3000 infant injuries (and several deaths) every year.

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In 1997 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revised its product standards for baby walkers, requiring that walkers be wider than a standard doorframe and have special features that stop it at the top step.

Baby walker-related injuries to babies under 15 months have declined over 60% since then. In 1995 the injury rate was 20,100 and in 2000 it was only 7,400.

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On the Lizard Radio: a Revision Playlist by Pat Schmatz + GIVEAWAY!

Later this month, I'll be sharing my thoughts on Pat Schmatz's just released just about to be released Lizard Radio, which has one of the most unique and interesting synopses I've seen in a good long while (but more on that below). But today, Pat has stopped by to share a playlist of revision / inspiration songs, AND a chance for three of you to win copies! Check it out below, let us know your thoughts on the playlist in the comments, and then make sure to enter to win!

Top 10 Revision Tunes
I create a different playlist for each book that relates specifically to character and setting. But the revision process can be long and grueling, so I also have a shortlist of revision tunes. When I feel like I’m not smart or creative or talented or brave or strong enough to make it through, I rely on these songs to fire me up and remind me why I’m doing this writing thing in the first place.
  1. Die Vampire Die – [title of show] soundtrack
    One of my best friends says, “Make art every day.” So on a down day, this song reminds me to draw a picture of Tippy Turtle or make a shrinky dink or something – anything to keep those vampires away.
  2. Over My Head – Semisonic
    Over My Head takes me back to my original motivation to write – The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. When I start getting too worried about reviews or sales or the business, I go right back here.
  3. Dueling Banjos – Deliverance soundtrack
    This call-response between guitar and banjo starts out so simple – anyone can play a single run of notes back, right? Then a chord or two…then the energy builds until they’re blowing each other away. One sentence at a time, story builds on story. But you have to start with some single note-plucking.
  4. Space Oddity – David Bowie
    Any writing day that I can float in that most peculiar way is a good day. It’s all about leaving the capsule.
  5. Over at the Frankenstein Place – Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack
    Rocky Horror Picture Show was a joyful bright light in some very dark nights of my teen years. I believe in the power and beauty of both dark and light, and try to bring the full spectrum into the worlds I write.
  6. The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkel
    As a kid, I took some hard knocks at the hands of other people. It wasn’t (isn’t) easy to step past the fear of those hands and words and eyes. They knocked me down, but they didn’t shut me up. The fighter still remains. Lie-la lie.
  7. Rabbit Run – Eminem
    Eminem is one of my favorite revision artists, and this is a perfectly ferocious revision song. There is no possible way for me to quit on myself with these words in my head. If I have half a chance, I’ll grab it…
  8. I Sing the Body Electric – Fame soundtrack
    This show tune is so full of youth and potential and fire and hope and dreams, for the younger me and the older me and for all of us. It reminds me that there’s always a me yet to come.
  9. Not Afraid – Eminem
    Eminem is fierce when it comes to telling his own truth, and Not Afraid is a rap that brings the rest of us along to exorcise those demons who are doing jumping jacks – and start gazing at some stars.
  10. Take Me To Church – Sinead O’Connor My most admired artists are those who try to do something new and different with each work and this song inspires me to shake the past – both good and bad – start over again with the truth and look for the love.

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In a futuristic society run by an all-powerful Gov, a bender teen on the cusp of adulthood has choices to make that will change her life—and maybe the world.

Fifteen-year-old bender Kivali has had a rough time in a gender-rigid culture. Abandoned as a baby and raised by Sheila, an ardent nonconformist, Kivali has always been surrounded by uncertainty. Where did she come from? Is it true what Sheila says, that she was deposited on Earth by the mysterious saurians? What are you? people ask, and Kivali isn’t sure. Boy/girl? Human/lizard? Both/neither? Now she’s in CropCamp, with all of its schedules and regs, and the first real friends she’s ever had. Strange occurrences and complicated relationships raise questions Kivali has never before had to consider. But she has a gift—the power to enter a trancelike state to harness the “knowings” inside her. She has Lizard Radio. Will it be enough to save her? A coming-of-age story rich in friendships and the shattering emotions of first love, this deeply felt novel will resonate with teens just emerging as adults in a sometimes hostile world.

Growing up in rural Wisconsin, Pat's passions were reading, basketball, and the woods. She lived in Michigan, California, and Minnesota before landing back in central Wisconsin. She still travels whenever she can, from Japan to Rhode Island to Vancouver to New Zealand, and anyplace she can get in between.

When she's not traveling, Pat does administrative work for the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, helping those dedicated and talented public interest lawyers provide free civil legal services for low-income folks and people with disabilities. In the summer, she is on the staff of the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. In between, when she's not running or skiing in the woods or swimming in the lake, she studies Spanish and Japanese, watches the Green Bay Packers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and reads and rereads and writes and rewrites.

  1. I have been waiting for this book to come out for a long time.

    1. Then I wish you luck in the giveaway!

  2. That /is/ quite the synopsis. It's giving me zero idea whether I'd enjoy this book or not, but it definitely intrigues. I'd be interested to give this one a try, just to see what's actually going on with it. ^^

  3. I love the title and the blurb is intriguing.

  4. Books about the hostile world, friendship, and the torments of the gender binary are just my cup o' tea ;-) Thanks so much for featuring this amazing opportunity for readers to experience this unique coming-of-age tale for free! Cheers, Kara S

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My friend got me this comfort food from the recently opened Popcornopolis! Am I glad she brought me the caramel/cashew (I think it was just cashew nuts) kind of popcorn because I'm not a fan of popcorn except if it was the caramel one.  In my opinion, I think this popcorn is better than Garett.  The dipped strawberries they are huge and very juicy!
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focus on indoctrination, instilling them with a fear of Hell and God’s wrath, will focus on free inquiry and rationalism, the scientific basis for which we know what we know about the world around us. We prefer to give children an appreciation of the natural wonders surrounding them, not a fear of everlasting other-worldly horrors.”

The pre-existing presence of evangelical after school clubs not only established a for which school districts must now accept Satanic groups, but the evangelical after school clubs have created the for Satanic after school clubs to offer a contrasting balance to student’s extracurricular activities.

are an after school program established by an insidious organization known as the(CEF) whose stated mission is to “evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.” According to an analysis of curriculum literature from 2011, the program places “a heavy emphasis on sin (~5000 mentions), obedience (>1000 mentions), punishment (~1000 mentions), and hell (>250 allusions, including 52 direct uses of the word “Hell”). Children are told, in very personal terms, that they are sinful, wicked, deceitful, and deserving of punishment, death, and an eternity of suffering in hell.” The Good News Clubs strive to train children to evangelize to other children to bring them to their religious thinking.

These are the environments into which the(ASSC) are being inserted and, in contrast to the, our curriculum will focus on free inquiry, rationalism, and scientific understanding. Proselytization is not our goal, and we’re not interested in converting children to Satanism. However, we feel that our presence in schools that are burdened with the loathsome stink of theserves an anti-indoctrination function, illustrating to children that opposing religious perspectives can be held by moral and responsible people who don’t live in fear of divine retribution. We think it’s a positive and strong character-developing lesson that we are happy to deliver.

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5 Authentic tips for new Bloggers.

This article is probably a drop in the ocean full of blogging tips on the internet.. but hey, anything to help, right?

So I usually get a tonne of questions regarding blogging and how to get started and mainly how to start earning from blogging?

When I started blogging, I was one of those people who used to think, oh how hard can blogging be? I am just going to sit at home, edit pictures and write whatever I feel best and then earn some money. Nope nope nope. The first and foremost step to blogging is getting that thought right off your mind and get a clear space to what blogging actually is. Yes, I like to earn in the sanctuary of my own home but it hasn't always been easy. It is not a regular job where you can quit at 6pm and then just switch your laptop off and join in with your family. No. When you are blogging, social media is your life. It's your job. It's 24/7. And trust me, it gets so frustrating that you just want to quit but slow and steady always wins the race. Although sometimes you might need to up your game though lol.

So here are my top 5 tips for people who want to start blogging or who have just recently started blogging. Hoping this will help you over the next few years.

1. Take your time out to find your niche.

I wanted to be a blogger. That is all I knew. If you go back to my first few posts, I have blogged about beauty, fashion and food all at the same time. My domain name started off as a parenting one, but I hardly contributed to parenting. So, if you are unsure about your niche and what you actually want to blog about, take your time. Snoop around posts, videos and social media to actually feel inspired about what to write for your next blog post. It took me three months or maybe more to realise that I wanted to blog about both, Parenting and lifestyle. So it is okay if you are trying to find a direction with your blogging. It will take time and good things take time!

2. Set your goals.

I always advise this to my followers when they ask me how to earn from blogging. If you are solely starting to blog BECAUSE you want to earn, it will not always go to plan. Blogging isn't just about earning. Like I previously mentioned that you need a passion to blog. I have always wanted to do something in media/publishing and even though it's not what I actually wanted to do in the beginning, I am happy where I am and I have never been happier with my passion.

So set your goals. Make sure that you are consistent with your writing. Jot down pointers for every blog post. Make notes and then take it further. If you are not setting your goals, you won't have that drive or motivation to blog about the things that you love. If you are getting any paid blogging jobs, make sure that you meet the deadline and produce quality content. PRs talk. Word goes around and obviously, you don't want a PR telling another PR that you aren't fit for a certain task.

3. Build your audience.

As daunting as it sounds, you NEED to have an audience to reach out to with your posts. Blogging is all about numbers. You can deny it all you want but you CAN NOT ignore the elephant in the room. I absolutely disagree with bloggers who say 'oh I am not interested in numbers, I like to produce quality content' - If you are putting so much hard work and sweat and time in producing a quality content, you would obviously like it to reach a wider audience. So build your audience. Please don't ask other bloggers to give you a shout out because they have also spent hours and hours trying to build the audience on their own. If a blogger likes your content, they will share it on their terms. DO NOT buy fake followers. If you have 50000 followers on your Instagram with little to zero engagement, brands WILL catch up on that.

4. Quality images.

It takes a lot of time to produce good writing. But if you pair it with an image that doesn't appeal to the eye, many people will not read it. Over time, I have learned a few photography tricks and tips to help my images be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Obviously, I have failed numerous times but don't beat around the bush about it. You will get there. Pinterest is full of articles that give you amazing tips on how to take good pictures. Youtube is full of tutorials on editing pictures and how to get the best resolution from your pictures. If you can, invest in a good camera. It is not necessary though. A lot, in fact, all the product pictures on my Instagram and blog are taken with my iPhone 6. It is how you take advantage of daylight and certain backgrounds.

5. Don't resolve your life around social media.

This sounds ironic since I have mentioned above that without social media, you won't get the deserved reach. But what I mean with this tip is that don't get influenced by EVERYTHING on social media. I have given in to the hype of so many products on Instagram and Snapchat and have later regretted it so much. It is okay to try new products. But just don't start buying every single thing that you see on the internet (trust me there are people who do that). Follow influencers that you resonate with. Take time off social media sometimes. You definitely don't need to post about what you had for lunch every single day. Be authentic for your influencers.

That is all folks. I hope this is something that helps you if you really want to take up blogging. If you have any other questions, pop them down in the comments and I will answer them.

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The Justin Bieber paternity saga continued this week when lawyers for Mariah Yeater confirmed that a DNA test will be performed on her son to compare the results against the blood of Bieber. To prove that he is not the father, Justin Bieber previously agreed to DNA testing. According to read more

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Tag, IM IT! Blog Hop Game

This is a fun Blog Hop game I was asked to participate in by my friends Carol and Lori... two tags equals double questions, so I hope I can answer them all! Read on and check out everyone's page!

The Rules
...you must post the rules
...answer 11 questions the tagger posted for you
...create 11 questions to ask the people you tag
...tag 11 people
...let them know they've been tagged.

Here are my questions from Lori...

1.  Mountains or beaches?
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, AWLAYS, the beach... us red heads need our vitamin D and melanoma...

2.  What is your favorite childhood memory?

Tough one since I now have 28 years of childhood to draw from... maybe family vacations, climbing trees, playing make believe... being close to my family

3.   If you had to change your first name, what would your new name be?

Well, seeing as how I am now called everything from Melissa, Elisa, Alicia, Marissa, etc... I feel like I have 5 names already! As tempted as I may be to be extravagant (Clementine) I think I would stick to something as simple as Sue.

4.  What's is your all time favorite book?

This is soooo hard because I LOVE so many books. Sitting right here in this moment what popped into my head is The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough, so I will say that today...

5.  If you could go back and redo/relive one moment in time, what would it be (or the second or third....whatever you are willing to share)?

There are a lot of things I would say differently, people I would treat differently, value differently, but mostly I think I would make better choices about my friends...

6.  What was your favorite piece of clothing in high school?

Sheesh, if it didnt match I wore it! Still true today some may say...

7.  Laverne or Shirley?

I was tempted to say Shirley, but I know I've always been Laverne.

8.  What do you want to be when you grow up?

9.  What's one non-art related thing you really want to learn to do?

10.  What's one art related thing you really want to learn to do?

It would be cool to have the tools to learn some more woodworking, but again thats just today...

11.  If you had to be somewhere else right now, where would you choose to go?

And from Carol...

1.   If you could stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
I think in a lot of ways, each of my years is better than the next (as they should). But looking back I think I really enjoyed being 26.
2.   Strength training or cardio?

Ugh. I'll abstain as I mosey to the couch with a box of doughnuts.
3.   What was the last book you read, title and author?  Would you recommend it?

I recommend any and every book, but at the moment I am working my way through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's complete adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Everyone should own a beautiful publication of it...
4.   Favorite ice cream flavor?

Hmmm... not an ice cream fan, but ate some coffee ice cream with my husband the other day that was tasty.
5.   What chore do you absolutely hate to do?

Dust. As evidenced by all the extra layers my house has acquired.
6    What is your favorite time of the day/ day of the week/ month of the year?

Time of Day: Morning with my coffee, evening with my art, night with my book.
Day of Week: Sundays with my husband.
Month of Year: Today i will say May...

7.   If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

Red Headed Step Child
8.   What's your favorite type of music to listen to?

I'll say alternative, whatever that means...
9.   What do you miss most about being a kid?

10. What are a couple of your favorite sounds to listen to?

Wind chimes, locusts, seagulls...
11. Who would you like to have dinner with, living or dead?

Maybe David Gregory.

Whew, OK I did it, hopefully eloquently enough... Here are the people I will tag:

1. Constance Rawlins http://www.dabblinginlife.blogspot.com
2. Wini Dougall http://artloveandjoy.blogspot.com/
3. Christina Fajardo http://christinafajardo.com/
4. Melanie Shannon Underwood http://www.sunshinegirldesign.blogspot.com/
5. Amy Hillenbrand http://amyhillenbrand.blogspot.com
6. Mary Cottingham http://www.barnbugstudio.blogspot.com/
7. Patti Pruhs http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com/
8. Deborah Velásquez http://deborahvelasquez.blogspot.com/
9. Melanie Douthit http://melaniedouthit.com/
10.Kelly Corso http://birdinatreecreations.blogspot.com/
11.Mary Sterk: http://justmarydesigns.wordpress.com

And here are my questions...

1. What would your dream house look like?
2. If your name were given as the definition for any word in the dictionary, what would the word be?
3. What is the best conversation piece in your home?
4. In your opinion, what is the most beautiful man-made object in the world?
5. If you could walk into any painting and actually experience what it is depicting, which would you choose?
6. What object or place would you choose to have completely to yourself for an entire day?
7. When Christmas comes around, which carol do you never get tired of?
8. if you could have 50 lbs of anything other than money, what would you have?
9. What would the title of your autobiography be?
10. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
11. If you had to spend the summer working at one of our national parks, which would you choose?

This took all morning, so I hope you'll play and read! Hope its sunny where you are!!!


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The Mutla Ridge is the highest point in Kuwait. It is located in the Mutla district of the Al Jahra Governoate.

Coordinates: 29°23′N 47°38′E / 29.383°N 47.633°E / 29.383; 47.633

During the Gulf War, the Iraqis established artillery forces on the ridge to threaten Saudi Arabia. In February 1991, American aircraft attacked retreating Iraqi forces fleeing Kuwait in the direction of Basra on the "Highway of Death."

Coalition forces later used the rocky outcropping for communication towers, to communicate with troops in Iraq.

During operation "Desert Spring" in 2003, a detachment of the Oklahoma National Guard 45th division 1/179 infantry B company followed by the Indiana National Guard watched and defended the outpost until late in the war, when they were moved to Taillil Airfield in Iraq.

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Sautéed Corn with Manchego and Lime

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I couldn't share the grilled salmon recipe without sharing a side worth writing about.  This recipe comes from the current (August) issue of Bon Appétit.   I first made this several Sundays ago for a large family gathering and have made it twice since.  It's that good! The original recipe called for roasting the corn unhusked in the oven, but the corn has been so sweet that I just sauté it in the pan.  The original recipe also called for finely grated Manchego, but I chose to use an aged Manchego that I put in the food processor to achieve small crumbles.  A little bite of corn with a crumble of nutty, buttery cheese-- yum!  I also added some garlic along with the jalapeño, crushed red pepper, chives, lime zest and freshly squeezed lime juice.  The first time I made this my family asked if I was going to put this on the blog.  To those of you who asked for the recipe, here it is!

*Note-- if you can't find an aged Manchego, a good aged Parmiggiano-Reggiano could be substituted.

Sautéed Corn with Manchego and Lime
serves 8

6 ears of sweet yellow corn, husked and kernels scraped (about 3 cups)
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons (1-ounce) unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 jalapeño, seeded, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lime
4 ounces aged Manchego cheese, broken into chunks
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

In the bowl of a food processor, add the Manchego and pulse several times until small crumbles form; set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the corn and sauté, stirring often until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.  Add the garlic and continue to sauté just until the corn begins to turn light-golden in spots, about 2-3 minutes more.  Add the butter and stir until melted. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Transfer the corn to a large, wide serving bowl.  Add the jalapeño, crushed red pepper flakes, and lime juice and toss to combine.  Add the cheese, chives, and lime zest and gently toss again. Serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Source: Adapted from Bon Appétit, August 2011

  1. Recipe came just in time as I just bought some fresh corn last night! Will try this and add freshly roasted green chiles to it!

  2. This recipe looks like a great combination of flavors. I just came across your blog-love it. I can't wait to get more recipes.

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    Thanks for stopping by! Glad you like my blog. Warning-- tomorrow's recipe will not be skinny:)

  4. This sounds just wonderful, Nicole! I have a recipe with these same flavors but without the cheese - I bet the Manchego takes it right over the top!! YUM!

  5. Soooooo delicious! Just made it tonight with some grilled chicken ~ perfect side dish. i actually used the parmesan and it was fantastic! A definate winner!!

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Winter Jam ranks among top World tours

Once again ranking among the biggest first quarter tours in the world, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular brought its blockbuster 2017 Eastern U.S. run to a close earlier this month. Christian music’s largest annual tour landed at #4 on Pollstar’s “1Q YTD Worldwide 2017 Ticket Sales Top 100 Tours” chart, it was recently announced, ahead of tours by such artists as Twenty One Pilots, Drake and Guns N’ Roses.

Hitting a total of 46 cities from January through April, Winter Jam played to more than 27,000 people at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, marking not only one of the tour’s largest crowds to date, but the last concert ever at the historic venue. In addition, sellouts continued at St. Louis’ Scottrade Center; Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas; and the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, among numerous leading arenas.

Showcasing 10 of Christian music’s best and brightest artists, Winter Jam featured multi GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Crowder; Top 40 hit-maker and GRAMMY®-nominee Britt Nicole; Dove Award-winning fan favorites Tenth Avenue North; breakout pop/hip-hop recording artist Andy Mineo; Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and “American Idol” finalist Colton Dixon; best-selling rockers Thousand Foot Krutch; and GRAMMY®-nominated Winter Jam creators and tour hosts, NewSong. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party, sponsored by Israel: Land of Creation, showcased OBB, Sarah Reeves and Steven Malcolm. The tour was also highlighted by a special appearance from “Duck Dynasty” television star Sadie Robertson, as well as a message from acclaimed author, speaker and evangelist Tony Nolan.

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An array of special guest artists and athletes appeared in various cities during Winter Jam’s first quarter outing, including GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West; GMA Artist of the Year Lauren Daigle; “Duck Dynasty’s” Willie & Korie Robertson; “American Idol” alum Danny Gokey; GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli; GMA New Artist of the Year Jordan Feliz; GRAMMY®-nominated “Chain Breaker” singer/songwriter Zach Williams; Atlanta Braves great Otis Nixon; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley; and Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher.

“This has been such a special year for Winter Jam,” said Eddie Carswell, tour creator and NewSong founding member. “The fantastic lineup, the packed arenas and the special guests who joined us made it an incredible tour, but the best part—as always—is seeing so many people come to Christ through this ministry each year.”

Presented by Holt International, additional Winter Jam sponsors included Liberty University, Samaritan Ministries, Premier Vacations & Events, Xtreme Conferences, Camp Electric, The Life Book Movement, 64 Audio, Texas TransEastern and Wayne E. Bailey Produce.

Created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most beloved bands, NewSong, Winter Jam exploded from a single show in 1995 to the world’s #1 first quarter tour for four consecutive years, according to Pollstar. Throughout two decades, Winter Jam has helped provide a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide, consistently showcasing Christian music’s top artists.

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    Is Alex Smith The Key To Success?

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    When the Washington Redskins finally resolved the Kirk Cousins quarterback situation, it was surprising to some, that it ended up with Alex Smith as the starting quarterback of the team. And while it is definitely a positive that the game of chicken between Cousins and the organization is finally over, it remains to be seen wether or not Smith can be the solution for the Redskins.

    Alex Smith has had an interesting career arc. He started as a number one overall pick with the San Francisco 49ers and at first didn’t look like he was up to the pick. As he matured, he bounced back, and became a very able, and competent quarterback with a Niners defense there to support him.

    He was ultimately supplanted by Colin Kaepernick in San Francisco, and Smith then landed in Kansas City. There, his relationship with Andy Reid helped turn him into the Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback that the Niners drafted.

    Still, despite winning games and making the Pro Bowl, how “good” Alex Smith still seems to be debated. Smith has thrown for 4,000 yards only once in his career, in an NFL where quarterbacks regularly throw for that kind of yardage. Smith says that he would prefer to stack up wins over stats , which detractors like to say is somehow shirking accountability. Read the rest of this entry »

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    You Will Be Mocked

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    Hope springs eternal.  April 26th, 8:00P.M. EST.  April 27th, 7:00P.M. EST.  April 28th, 12:00P.M. EST.  The words, “With the 13th selection in the 2018 NFL Draft the Washington Redskins select …” have been ringing in our heads for weeks, if not months.  Free agency is ostensibly over and, yet again, the front office failed to fill every need by spending.  Good.  That was and is a failed strategy in the salary cap era.  It is also why the draft is so critical to the attitude of fans.  No matter how poorly the team performed the previous season it is forgotten once the roster turns over.  The discussion is no longer of who did what last season.  Some of the who’s have moved on to other teams.  Some of the who’s have moved from other teams to the Redskins.  The most exciting time of year in the mind of a fan should always be right after the draft when the roster is the best it will be and the possibilities are endless.  No cuts, no injuries, no growing pains, no hyper criticism of preseason performances.  No judgements, no negativity.  We are the 2018 Washington Redskins and we are here to chew bubble gum and kick ass.  Since we’re fresh out of bubble gum …

    The NFL Draft, coincidentally, always takes place within a week of my birthday, which means I personally always hope the Skins will do me a solid by drafting the next perennial all pro at any position.  There’s plenty of time for hindsight later.  While it’s impossible to guess along with the Front Office in terms of how they rank prospects or whether they would elect to fill a need over taking a player not expected to be on the board at #13 it is possible to look at their draft history and make an educated guess.  Certainly there was no expectation Jonathan Allen would be on the board at #17 last season.  He was.  They selected him.  That was undoubtedly based on both his grade being higher than a bottom half 1st round prospect and his filling a position of need.  Who would they have selected had Allen been off the board?  Hard to say.  Let’s hope they weren’t looking at Reuben Foster.  We can be relatively certain Josh Doctson was specifically targeted at #22.  But he also filled a need.  We can be almost positive Brandon Scherff was their highest-ranked player still on the board at #5.  But he also filled a need.  The strategy seems to be drafting the best player available at a position of need.

    This begs a few questions, namely one specifically regarding what happens if either Derwin James  or Minkah Fitzpatrick were still on the board at #13.  James would be a candidate to fill the hybrid role Sua Cravens was supposed to fill.  But the team doesn’t need a safety as much as it needs a NT to help with the run defense.  So, would they elect to choose James over someone like Da’Ron Payne?  Fitzpatrick is strictly a CB at the NFL level.  Does his grade push him past other prospects if he is still available?  To fans it might seem obvious the defense is the area of greatest need.  Maybe the Skins place more value on a top prospect RB like a Derrius Guice.  But do they grade Guice as being that much better a prospect than a Rashaad Penny or a Nick Chubb?

    One thing that hurts every mock draft, and undoubtedly will affect the real one as well, is the lack of a third round selection.  That pick was traded to Kansas City for Alex Smith.  It would be helpful if they could package together some picks and move back up into the 3rd round.  Most of the top DL and RB prospects are gone by the end of the third which means they either necessarily reach on a prospect out of necessity or they miss out on a prospect they had targeted who had no chance of falling to them in the fourth.  The following mock drafts will reflect this problem, because while it’s easy to talk about trading back or trading up it’s a lot harder to find a team willing to trade.  While all mocks are fantasy there is at least some semblance of realism to a mock which involves no trades.

    One other point of contention is that the Redskins rarely discuss prospects or positions they are genuinely discussing behind closed doors.  They rarely sign prospects they have brought in for visits.  In fact, based upon history, we could almost be dismissive of any prospect or position they’ve openly mentioned.  Doug Williams has mentioned QB and RB so many times it seems those are not areas of need. There are those who would argue differently on RB but the offensive line was a shambles last season and the top two backs were injured.  It’s hard to evaluate much of anything under those conditions.  While it’s not out of the question the Redskins would select a RB with the #13 pick it seems unlikely.  They have more backs on the roster than they can keep.  They have positions of need which are unlikely to be filled in free agency.  Maybe Hankins signs and eliminates one need.  Maybe they find a veteran stopgap guard or center after cuts.  There are always linemen looking for jobs.  They would have to value a line prospect considerably to take one over a skill position.  But it is a position of need until it isn’t one.

    After running simulations hundreds of times using a composite draft board and the difficult algorithm, most of the time the choices have been between Vea, Payne, and Guice.  Of the three Payne seems like the choice because he is a three down player who fills a need.  Vea could be a dominant run stopper, definitely a need, but he is graded as a two down player.  Guice is nice but is he that much better than Chubb or Penny, both of whom are likely to be available in the second round?  After Payne the DE prospects fall off a cliff.  Yes, there has been some talk of Settle but if a team needs a DL once Payne is gone Settle could be next.  It seems unlikely he would still be on the board three rounds later.  And this is where the reaching comes in.  If they pass on Payne or Guice in the first, and obviously they have to pass on one since they only have one first round pick, they are pretty much forced to reach on Penny, Chubb, or Settle in the second.  They have got to get that third round pick back.

    Having said that, I’ll be posting several mocks for people to discuss.  I’ll try to explain the strategy behind each one as they are posted.  Some will be strictly BPA.  Others will be strictly need-based.  Here is the first one:

    2018 NFL Mock Draft 1

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    Can Alex Smith Improve the Redskins in 2018?

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    The Washington Redskins have ended the Kirk Cousins era and they have a new one to start in 2018; this one will be under former Kansas City Chief quarterback Alex Smith. Smith may not the best quarterback in the league in anyone’s mind but he is solid enough to build on. Smith was quietly effective for the Chiefs, and there is no reason to think he can’t do the same for the Redskins. The Redskins are hoping what will help Smith is a solid trio of running backs, three players that will not force him to throw any more than he needs to.

    Rob Kelley, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine form an exciting trio and, on their day, they are as good as any other running back committee in the league. They have the ability to gain important yards, make themselves available for catches from the backfield and score touchdowns. While all the talk is about Alex Smith and his ability to lead this team, those three players are going to be huge in any success that he has this season. Samaje Perine showed flashes of brilliance last season, showing why the Redskins drafted him in 2017, and even more is expected from him this coming season.

    Samaje Perine” by Keith Allison (CC BY-SA 2.0)

    Thompson WAS brilliant until landing on the injured reserve.

    Kelley never really got rolling in 2017, but he was the horse in 2016. Washington will be hoping to see that “Fat Rob” return in 2018, and likely battle Perine in Training Camp for the right to get every ball not given to Thompson.

    With a fresh start and a new quarterback, it would not be a surprise to see many of the game’s leading experts fancy Washington to do well this season. While some say Smith is a downgrade on Cousins, could Smith be a better fit, and his conservative style actually aid the Redskins? Seeing them tipped up to win more games than they lose this coming season could be a possibility. With Champion Bets you can get all the latest NFL tips from their experts, and see if they side with the Washington Redskins in 2018.

    The Redskins obviously can’t just run the ball though. When Smith does throw the ball, he has a few targets that will help him out. Thompson is electric out of the backfield, and Tight end Jordan Reed is one of the game’s very best when he is healthy. Reed only played six games in 2017, and Redskins fans know all too well that that’s a norm, not an exception, but when playing, there’s no doubt that he is a tremendous asset. Smith also has wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Josh Doctson to aim for, who both have ability but were disappointing in 2017. The upcoming draft could still provide a piece of the puzzle too.

    The main focus of the Redskins game in 2018 is expected to be running with the ball. That will take the pressure off Alex Smith in his first year with the team, and also play to his strengths a little. There is no doubting that the trifecta of running backs on the team could be enough to carry the offense, and with a little help from Smith, the Redskins could improve upon a disappointing 2017 season.

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    Let’s cut the crap.  I’m sick of this team.  If you’re being intellectually honest you’re sick of this team, too.  For much of the last twenty-five seasons the Washington Redskins have been a comedy of errors, which, while technically still a comedy, has left none of us laughing.  I’d like to pen something a bit more positive here about how the 2018 NFL Draft is going to be the one that rights the ship, about how the front office has finally learned from experience, about how Bruce Allen is an asset rather than a liability, about how Daniel Snyder isn’t the devil incarnate (OK, that may be a bridge too far).  All I have to draw on is my experience with this franchise, which tells me that for every one positive there will be two negatives. To be clear, my enthusiasm for this team is long gone.  If it reads that way now you know why.  Nothing about my utter distaste for the systematic dismantling of a one-proud franchise has been left to the imagination.  Having said that, there are a few thing the 2018 Washington Redskins could do to make me place more interest in what they’re doing than in, for example, watching flies fuck.

    The positions at which the Redskins do not need an upgrade can be counted on one hand.  The few free agents in whom they may express an interest will likely be out of their price range.  The 2018 NFL salary cap has been set at $177.2 Million.  This leaves the team with $47.727 million to spend as of now.  This does not include the Alex Smith contract, so the actual number is closer to $27 million.  One plus is the team has only $501k in dead cap.  Immediate impact players like a Bennie Logan or a Dontari Poe would cut heavily into the cap space at $8.0 million or thereabouts per season, so consider that unlikely.  If any needs are addressed in free agency it will be more likely to be someone like T.J. Ward, whose cap figure was only $4.625 million and who fills a position not easily filled in the draft.  If Allen Robinson becomes available the team will undoubtedly look in his direction but any bidding war would probably cause Bruce Allen to fold his hand.  Allen is not exactly known for calling the bluffs of other general managers.  The free agency market is thin on talent and even thinner on young talent.  This means they should be looking at the best player on the board regardless of position.

    Who are the best players?  It’s subjective but it’s not subjective.  If every other team in the league has the same top ten players and you have some player not in most team’s top twenty then you’re probably wrong.  At that level no one is smarter than everyone else.  A lot of it comes down to luck.  Last season, Jonathon Allen was not expected to still be on the board at #17.  There’s a good chance someone considered a top ten prospect will slip to #13 in the 2018 NFL Draft.  There are prospects who will no way in hell be on the board at #13 like Saquon Barkley, Quenton Nelson, Bradley Chubb, and Minkah Fitzpatrick.  Good thing none of them play a position of need.  (Someone out there won’t realize this is sarcasm.)  Before anyone brings it up, the Redskins are not trading the #13 pick back because even Bruce Allen isn’t that stupid.  Right?  They’re certainly not trading up.  The RGIII fiasco has made the front office gun shy on that idea.

    There are three players, who depending upon how the draft shakes out, could be on the Redskins radar  at #13.  If Vita Vea is on the board at #13 you draft him, anyone else on the board be damned.  For a team that insisted on switching to a 3-4 defense they have done jack  shit about filling the most important position in a 3-4 defense.  That needs to change.  I’d talk about the rushing defense here but there wasn’t one.  Along that same line, if Vea is off the board it is likely that either Da’Ron Payne or Tremaine Edwards will be on the board.  With any one of these three prospects the team can’t go wrong.  Vea is an immediate starter.  Payne and Edwards are freakish athletes for their positions.

    I’m sure someone will read this and be thinking the team should address another position first but realistically there is only one top prospect at several positions of need.  By “top prospect” I mean a player considered to be a top ten pick by one or more “experts.”  There is one running back.  There is one free safety.  There is one offensive guard.  There is one linebacker.  There is one wide receiver.  There are one or perhaps two cornerbacks.

    The pundits can talk all they like about how the NFL is passing league but what they don’t talk enough about is how the game is still won in the trenches.  The more opposing teams can be made one-dimensional the easier it is to win games.  The 2017 Washington Redskins were a case-in-point example.  Hopefully, they learn from their own ineptitude.

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    How Do the Redskins Bounce Back Next Season?

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    There’s no sugar coating it: a 7-9 on season and a second consecutive failure to make the playoffs is not good enough for the Redskins faithful. Add to that, the final effort of the campaign – a tame 18-10 loss to the woeful Giants – was particularly disappointing. Yes, the season was over, but a good performance in that game would have been a much better way to sign off.

    If you were looking for mitigating factors, you could point to the injuries. Perhaps the biggest of them all was in the game against New Orleans when Chris Thompson broke his leg in the third quarter. With Thompson in the team, the Redskins averaged 359.4 yards and 23.1 points per game. Without him, those figures dropped to 267.5 and 17.3 respectively. Sure, you can’t pin the whole season on one injury, but if the Redskins were going to pick one player they could least afford to do without, it would have been Thompson.

    Beside Thompson, the injury count was horrific. In fact, the squad ended the season with 20 players on the injury reserve list. Other notable injury problems were the nagging complaints that limited the effectiveness of Trent Williams and Jordan Reed, and the loss of Jonathan Allen after week five, which seriously weakened the defensive line, while the fact that the Redskins ended up using more than 26 different offensive-line combinations tells its own story.

    Still, it wasn’t all about the injuries. The Redskins ended up with a middle-of-the-road record, and that’s how they played. They went 1-5 against division winners but were 5-1 against teams that had a losing record going into the final week. They could have won some key road games – at New Orleans and Kansas – but they blew both of them, and key players made mistakes at key times – not least quarterback Kirk Cousins, who threw three interceptions.

    Finally, defense continued to be a huge problem. The Redskins have ranked 17th or lower in points allowed for nine consecutive seasons now, and 16th or worse in yards allowed per game for the last six years. No matter how powerful your offense, if you’re giving up that much territory on defense, it’s next to impossible for the team to progress.

    Despite the obvious need for a shake-up, Cousins’ departure, announced earlier this month, was something of a surprise, as was the identity of his replacement, not least because Alex Smith isn’t that much different, and not the kind of player considered able to carry an offense.

    Certainly, the betting markets have not been impressed by the move. The Redskins remain low down in the NFC Championship and Super Bowl odds, but while the latter may prove beyond them, it’s actually not impossible to imagine things coming together for an inexperienced group. The focus on young talent will bear fruit at some point, and they could be a decent outside bet for the Division title, assuming they stay injury free.

    For one thing, while Smith is not an exciting replacement for Cousins, he could be a good fit.

    He’s more consistent, for one thing, and consistency will give the offense a little more confidence next time around. He’s a good fit with the passing game that Jay Gruden has developed, has more mobility than Cousins, throws fewer interceptions, and is adept at changing the launch angle on his throws. He could turn out to be a positive acquisition.

    By resolving the quarterback issue at this relatively early stage, the Redskins are now free to address the squad overhaul that will be needed to get this group ready for next season.

    The focus on developing young talent is the key to future success in the long term, but the team clearly needs strengthening in some areas, most notably at cornerback, having lost Kendal Fuller, one of their top three corners in the Smith-Cousins deal, and also at wide receiver, where they look in need of a strong and reliable playmaker while Terrelle Pryor develops his skills. In addition, while the defensive line improved in terms of yards allowed last season, they were still below average and a top defensive lineman has to be a priority.

    If they can address those issues and add another dynamic, game-changing running back to compliment Thompson, and if they can stay clear of the injury problems that blighted the 2017 campaign, then next season’s projected steady improvement could be upgraded into something altogether more spectacular.

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    Patriots, Eagles, and Prop Bets: Your Super Bowl Starts Now

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    This weekend marks the pinnacle of the 2017 NFL season with the playing of the 52nd Super Bowl in Minnesota. It feels like forever ago back on January 21st when the Conference Championships were decided, putting the wheels in motion for one of the better Super Bowl matchups in recent memory. Predictably the Patriots make yet another appearance at the show after rolling through the AFC playoff bracket, albeit with a few close calls. Meanwhile in the NFC, Nick Foles picked up the pieces after the Eagles starting QB Carson Wentz goes down, and Foles has people thinking twice about his potential as a starter, or Super Bowl champion for that matter.

    While most of the action will be on the field, the game isn’t the only thing this Sunday to look forward to. Special prop betting options have become a staple of Super Bowl Sunday for years now, with the list of wagers increasing annually. Some sites offering up hundreds all on their own, check Betting sites for various prop bets on Super Bowl 52. While most of the public will be banking on the Patriots to come through as favorites, let’s take a gander at some other things worth betting on.

    Pink’s national anthem performance is one of the primary focuses of many entertainment props on the menu this weekend. Length of the song is a popular option, with the over/under set at two minutes, favoring the over. This is for good reason, four of the last five performances have gone longer than 2 minutes because who wants to rush through their time to shine. How about predicting her hair color? Maybe you have in in with her stylist and can parlay that into a few extra greenbacks.

    Interestingly Pink is only the 2nd favorite with white/blonde taking the lead on the prop odds board. Finally, one of the more interesting bets can be made on whether or not Pink says the word “Eagles” at any point before, during or after her rendition. Interesting why? Glad you asked. Pink, as it turns out, is a massive eagles fan and might want to flash her colors. BTW green hair pays out a hefty 5/1.

    Anthem betting is perhaps secondly only to halftime betting when it comes to prop options. With Justin TImberlake’s much anticipated performance, there is much to predict here. Shoe color you ask? Oh we got that. White is favored with yellow bringing up the rear as the wild card with long odds. Might he wear a hat? Sunglasses perhaps? This is really starting to sound like a game of guess who, but with money involved. Predictably the most conversational of these options will be who joins JT on stage as a special guest? Favored choices include T.I. & Jay-Z, while longshots bring ‘NSYNC and Janet Jackson into the fold. It’s slightly surprising that Jackson is predicted to have no chance in hell of making a tongue in cheek appearance, so much for the NFL having a light side. It seems inevitable that JT will be covering a Prince song at some point but don’t bank on Purple Rain. Prince killed it so hard at Super Bowl XLI that even Timberlake wouldn’t stand a chance of pulling it off, hell it was even raining for god’s sake!

    Be sure to check out your favorite betting resource for even more prop bets being offered up. With choices in the thousands, it would be hard to not find something worth dropping a dime on. Whatever you decide to wager on this Super Bowl Sunday it’s best to keep one important thing in mind. Buy three times the amount of food & alcohol you need for your Super Bowl party and be sure to invest in a good sturdy plunger.

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    Super Bowl Quiz – Which Team Should You Be Cheering For?

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    The Super Bowl is obviously a massive occasion for most football lovers – even if the Redskins aren’t playing. So here’s a cool little quiz to help you see who you should be cheering for, and betting online at Paddy Power to win. Complete the quiz below and find out who your best option is.

    If the script does not offer the quiz above, then you can click here to take the quiz.

    And if the quiz doesn’t predict that you should be cheering for the New England Patriots, then it’s either broken, or you should trade in your burgundy and gold for some green.

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    Redskins Looking For Redemption Sunday Against The Cardinals

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    There isn’t a playoff position on the line for the Redskins; nor for the Cardinals. For all intents and purposes, this is a meaningless NFL football game. Bookmakers still have the Redskins betting odds this week as four point favorites, but it remains to be seen if the “home field” advantage will amount to much.

    To be accurate, the Cardinals do technically have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs, but Venus has to align with Mars, while the Sun eclipses both. Arizona are 6-7 and while there are still scenarios that can be laid out that see them make the playoffs, they aren’t likely to happen. They are two full games back, with four to go, and there are six teams ahead of them vying for those last two Wild Card berths. Not going to happen.

    The Redskins are already out and this week started to shut some things down. Jordan Reed was finally put on the injured reserve after six consecutive weeks on the inactive list. Conventional wisdom says that he will still be a Redskin in 2018, but that remains to be seen. As incredibly talented a player as the tight end obviously is, he spends as much time on the inactive list or injured reserve, as he does on the field. Read the rest of this entry »

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    Redskins Face Chargers With Mostly Pride To Play For

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    The Washington Redskins and the Los Angeles Chargers are two teams going in opposite directions. Washington have lost five of their last seven and have seen their playoff chances dwindle down to a mere small mathematical possibility. The Chargers on the other hand, have won six of their last eight, and are very much in the playoff picture. As such, the Redskins betting odds for his week have them just shy of a touchdown road dogs.

    Despite there only being a game between the two teams in overall record, the 6-6 Chargers still very much have something left to play for. They come into the matchup as the 7th seed, just one game (and slot) out of the playoffs. They sit behind the 7-5 Jaguars and Ravens, who hold the 5th and 6th seeds respectively, and more importantly, the two AFC Wild Card positions. However, the Chargers are also tied with the Chiefs atop the division with the Chiefs holding the tiebreaker (and 4th seed) currently – so not only is a Wild Card still a possibility, but so is winning the AFC West. Read the rest of this entry »

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Campus / Killer Coke / News / January 19, 2011

Coke survey flawed

For winter term, Student Senate President and senior Sam Claypool worked with the Registrar to make a survey regarding Coca-Cola products on the Knox campus included in the Registrar’s online check-in. After these surveys were answered, however, Registrar Kevin Hastings sent an e-mail out to campus reporting that several students were unable to answer “No” to the survey questions.

This survey comes after more than a year-long campaign called the Killer Coke campaign, which is a worldwide effort (as stated on to boycott Coca-Cola due to its alleged human rights violations. On the Knox campus, Estudiantes sin Fronteras (ESF) has been the major proponent of the campaign.

The survey presented students with two questions: “Would you support Knox College no longer selling Coca-Cola or Coca-Cola products on campus due to alleged human rights abuses worldwide?” and “Have you attended an event about the Coca-Cola boycott campaign, signed a petition to recommend to stop selling these products on campus or read information about the Killer Coke campaign?” For both, the answers available were “Yes,” “No” or “Prefer not to answer.”

Even though, as written in Hastings’ e-mail from Jan. 5, “we have reports from a handful of people that in the Coke products survey on check-in that they have not been able to select ‘No,’” ESF President and senior Rosie Worthen said that ESF is still going to use the data.

“We just kind of wanted to see how many of those [students] wanted to kick Coke off campus, as well as how many of those students went to Coke events,” Worthen said. ESF plans to examine the results and determine how well their campaign strategies have worked. Worthen also said that she would be e-mailing the results to Director of Dining Services Helmut Mayer and members of the Knox administration.

For the results of question one, 536 students answered yes, 300 answered no and 419 preferred not to answer. For the results of question two, 332 students answered yes, 555 answered no and 368 preferred not to answer.

Hastings heard from nine students that wanted to answer “No” and were unable to, and so in that same e-mail from Jan. 5 he prompted others who wanted to vote “No” to contact him.

“[It was] for ESF to know if they should still keep pursuing this,” Claypool said. “I didn’t think they [the votes] were compromised really in any way.”

“My first instinct is to help people out and be reasonable,” Hastings said about allowing the survey to be a part of winter term check-in. “In the future, I’d definitely avoid it.”

The reason for conducting this survey was because ESF tried to get a campus-wide referendum voted on through Student Senate last year, but, as Claypool said, “It came back with results we couldn’t use. People could vote a million times, so no one could check the validity of it.”

After discussion, ESF and Claypool determined that a good way to get an idea of the campus-wide attitude towards the Killer Coke campaign was through check-in, which all students must participate in unless they are studying abroad.

“That’s the only way we could think of that every student has to answer the question,” Claypool said.

Hastings said that the glitch in the survey might have been browser-related.

“It could have been a bunch of people with new iPads running Safari,” Hastings said.

As far as what is going to be done with the data after ESF assesses how well their campaign has reached campus, Worthen said they will most likely be letting their Killer Coke efforts come to an end at Knox.

Because many seniors who put effort into the campaign graduated last year, and many more seniors who have been a part of it will graduate this year, “This was kind of the last straw for the Coke campaign,” Worthen said.

“The Killer Coke campaign …we’re kind of halting with that. But there are students that will be here next year that are interested in it [continuing the campaign],” Worthen said.

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Pampering the Poochie

Strangely enough Spartan, our 2 year old Border Collie, really enjoys a shower and being brushed regularly. He will jump in on his own accord, sit nicely and await the shampoo and warm water to be applied.
I think he gets great pleasure out of climbing from the bath afterwards and spraying us all with water droplets as he shakes himself dry!

How to shower your pet successfully

- Prepare eveything in advance. Once your dog is under the water it's difficult to leave them unaided without water getting EVERYWHERE if you need to fetch a forgotten item. Have your shampoo and towel nearby and close the doors to rooms so they can't jump on furniture until fully dry.

- Brush your dog before they enter the shower to remove malted fur and any knots then set the shower to a warm setting.

- Wet your dog well before applying shampoo as this will help it to lather up. I always clean Spartans face gently first ensuring I don't get shampoo in his mouth, eyes, ears or nose then continue onto the rest of his body.

- Rinse well. You can usually feel and see if there is shampoo remaining in the fur but looking at the water running off will also help to tell when they are thoroughly rinsed.

- As soon as the shower is turned off, draw the curtain and your dog will probably shake a lot of the water off straight away. Place the towel over your dog and dry them well, use a hair dryer on a cool setting if you wish.

Beautiful and fluffy!

We received some Pet Head products in the post which we decided to use on Spartan at the weekend.
The shampoo bottle itself was really bright and funky and even topped with a bone! They really have thought of animal lovers when creating these.

The fragrance we received, Pina Colada, was lovely and left Spartan clean, fresh and smelling great.
Not a spec of mud remained on his fur and it lathered up really well making it a stress-free experience all round.

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Again with the dry shampoo, it was a pleasant and fruity fragrance of Strawberry Lemonade. You can use it twice between washes to freshen up your pet's fur by spraying it on and rubbing it in.
It's very quick and simple to use.

Do your pets enjoy being cleaned?

*We received some Pet Head products for the purpose of this review. The opinions given are honest and our own*

  1. His face is one of happiness - in the shower pictures! Our dogs just put up with it.

  2. Spartan looks adorable. Our dog's not too bad in the bath, though I wouldn't say he enjoys it! those products do look lovely, I'll have to look them up, thanks

  3. I'm not really a doggy person and can't imagine having to wash one but I guess if something makes that job easier then good for it! :-)

  4. Great tips - my parents have a dog who hates being showered, so shall pass your wisdom on to them! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested

  5. I have two cats so I let them look after themselves. Only one is a 'water cat' but even he won't immersive himself, just likes to dabble around with streaming taps.

  6. Bless him sitting there in the bath! I love the idea of the dry shampoo - we rarely wash our dog as he hates it and as a clean short haired dog it's not really necessary most of the time but I love the idea of being able to freshen him up!
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For immigration trust the film directors.

Films tell us more about immigration that any news channel.

The Immigrant (1917)

Even Charlie Chaplin was an immigrant. He was born in the United Kingdom at the end of the 19th century, and moved to America to work as a comedian. No wonder that « The Immigrant » is one of his most successful and autobiographical films. The story focuses on two immigrants, played by Chaplin and Edna Purviance, on their trip to America.

In the movie, Chaplin paints a realistic picture of the difficulty of immigrants arriving in a new world, and masks this social issue with comic scenes. One of the movie’s most famous moments shows the immigrants getting their first view of the Statue of Liberty.

We see prominently their surprised expressions when they are abruptly pushed behind a rope by policemen. Impotent spectator of the scene, Chaplin looks with a sigh at the Statue of Liberty, wondering what kind of freedom they will ever get.

The Immigrant (1917) – Full movie on Youtube

Lamerica (1995)

Almost one century later, we can proudly say that the conditions for immigrants from one EU Member State to another are much better, thanks to freedom of circulation. However, this doesn’t yet apply to many other extra-European immigrants, as we can see in « Lamerica », by Italian director Gianni Amelio. After the fall of the Communist regime, Fiore, a seasoned Italian con man, and Gino, his young apprentice, arrive in Albania to do business.

They choose Spiro, a confused old man in prison, as chairman of their company. While Fiore goes back to Italy in order to find financings for their business, Gino hunts for Spiro who tries to constantly escape from that situation. During this chase, Gino finds himself in a crowd of homeless Albanians who are desperately trying to find a boat trip to immigrate to Italy. In this chaotic situation, Gino is robbed of his car, clothes and passport, and becomes at the end one of those homeless he has heavily criticized the whole time.

This film challenges in a very effective way the notion of «denial of personal responsibility »: at the beginning of Lamerica, Fiore, Gino’s boss, doesn’t hesitate to snipe at Albanian’s lack of work ethic and disorganization. The Italian capitalism and European nation-state system are never took into account as possible causes of the Albanian state of poverty.

« Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland » (2011)

On a funnier tone is « Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland », by German-Turkish Director Yasemin Şamdereli.

The film tells the story of three generations of a family whose grandfather left his village in Anatolia, Turkey in the 1960’s to work in the Ruhr, Germany.

Almanya raises questions about family, dedication and cultural belonging, on an individual as well as on a mass scale. A question we could ask ourselves after watching this movie is: what is culture? Is it about traditions? Languages? Or is it something more individual?

During the whole film, Cenk, the protagonist, does not speak Turkish. So, to explain the degree of misunderstanding and alienation encountered by his grandparents and parents, then children, the Turks speak German and the Germans Turkish, in a clever role inversion.

Immigration is an actual issue, constantly called into question. For this reason, cinema can definitely help form an opinion that differs from the -very often- biased news coming from media or politicians.

Almanya: Welcome to Germany  (2011) – trailer from Cinevolution Media Arts on Vimeo.

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Modern, accessible, and an all-around great neighborhood, it’s easy to understand why so many people are relocating to Playa Vista. In this Westside community, you can easily balance work and play thanks to its laid-back atmosphere, green spaces, and recreational areas. Located in Los Angeles’ Westside area, this master-planned community developed by Brooksfield Residential Properties Inc. sits in close proximity to the Los Angeles International Airport, Ballona Wetlands, and the neighborhoods of Marina del Rey and Westchester. Playa Vista is not only a residential enclave; commercial and retail spaces make services readily available to everybody within the area.  There’s no need to get out of the neighborhood to shop or dine; Playa Vista has got everything you need and more, making it a great place to live.

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Playa Vista is part of the area that’s been dubbed Silicon Beach, where you can find more than 500 tech companies such as Google, YouTube, BuzzFeed, and Yahoo. Several media and entertainment companies have also opened offices in Sili2012-03-30-View-4-LoRes3con Beach. Other neighborhoods that make up the area include Westchester, Santa Monica, and Venice.

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There are plenty of modern housing options available in Playa Vista’s real estate market. Take your pick among brownstones or contemporary flats, single-story attached homes, 3-story detached residences perfect for families, apartments, and condominiums. Notable developments include the Fountainview at Gonda Westside, Crescent Park, and The Ventana.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) serves the area. An educational institution of note in the vicinity is the state-of-the-art Playa Vista Elementary School, a K-5 demonstration school. Loyola Marymount University is located nearby.

Numerous greenbelts and parks are scattered throughout the neighborhood, providing plenty of space for residents who want to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors. Playa Vista is also involved in the preservation and restoration of a freshwater wetlands system that covers a total area of approximately 51 acres. All park and landscaped areas are serviced with 100% recyclable water.  Residents can gather and socialize in Playa Vista’s CenterPointe Club, which also offers various recreational opportunities. Another point of interest would be The Resort, the neighborhood’s newest activity club.

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Taking Cancer To Court

February 1, 2009       Mark Hrywna

Opening a wider front in its battle on cancer, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its Cancer Action Network have launched the Judicial Advocacy Initiative (JAI), a move to affect public policy through the legal system. With the help of pro bono representation, the organizations will monitor court cases they might be able to affect by filing amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs. Amicus briefs generally are filed by entities that are considered authorities on certain topics as a way to educate and inform the courts.

The JAI seeks to influence court decisions by “providing high-quality, timely information to judges when the decisions will impact the rights of cancer survivors.” Priority issues will be access to healthcare and preventing workplace discrimination against cancer survivors and will focus on the Appellate and U.S. Supreme Court levels.

ACS has filed amicus briefs primarily in cases involving tobacco control, with some involving employment discrimination. Since a 2000 U.S. Supreme Court case about cancer survivor discrimination (Garrett v. University of Alabama Board of Trustees) in which ACS was asked to file an amicus brief, the organization has filed approximately 30 briefs, according to Mary Rouvelas, ACS’s associate counsel.

In the Garrett case, Milton Ash and Patricia Garrett both were disabled under the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ash was a security guard with severe asthma in the Department of Youth Services and Garrett was a nurse at the University of Alabama who had been diagnosed with breast cancer requiring radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Both alleged that they had been discriminated against at their jobs. Ash’s request to be reassigned to duties that would alleviate his asthma was denied while Garrett was transferred due to her absences for treatment. Garrett sued for damages under the ADA but lost at trial before a reversal by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The appeals court found that Congress could require money damages from states if they violated the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing citizens equal protection under the law.

The two suits were consolidated by the U.S. Supreme Court because of their shared underlying issue: whether the state could be liable for monetary damages under the 10th Amendment (states’ rights). There also was the issue of whether Congress could abolish the state’s immunity under the 14th Amendment.

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and ruled that the ADA did not constitutionally abolish the states’ sovereign immunity and suits in federal court by state employees to recover money damages under ADA are barred by the 11th Amendment.

The Garrett case was the first disabilities case in which ACS filed a brief, and though it was not on the winning side, Rouvelas said the organization realized it should be doing this work.

The key to the new initiative is pro bono representation by three firms: Kilpatrick Stockton, McKenna Long & Aldridge, and K&L Gates. The firms will monitor cases and review what might be appropriate for ACS to file briefs.

Will O’Brien is a partner in McKenna Long & Aldridge, which started its relationship with ACS via the 2000 Garrett case. The idea was to broaden the work ACS was doing. “It’s a more organized way to expand into the judicial branch,” he said and do what was done in the Garrett case in a more organized and effective way.

As with the legislative process, JAI is a long-term effort, O’Brien said, not necessarily with a clear victory in each matter but a sustained educational effort for the courts. ACS started looking into the program about a year and a half ago, surveying organizations that have been involved in this work to see how it’s done and why, Rouvelas said. “We realized this is a place where we should be engaging as well,” she said.

The AARP had created the AARP Foundation exclusively to do this kind of work but it represents individuals, which is where the ACS model will differ.ACS will aim for cases in the Appellate Division or U.S. Supreme Court that it cares about from a public policy standpoint, and would allow a greater reach than representing just one person, Rouvelas said. “This sort of role of amicus is a pretty well recognized role, and a good place for us to be putting some energy,” she said.

ACS also will aim to team up with other nonprofits that have experience in filing amicus briefs and align from a program standpoint, such as the American Lung Association (ALA), Rouvelas said. “The courts are likely to have more respect with several organizations on an issue than just one. It’s one area where collaborative partnerships are critical,” she said.

“Having briefs filed in cases of public policy is very effective if the source of the brief is a respective source and the argument is cogent and well placed,” said Errol Copilevitz of Kansas City-based law firm Copilevitz and Canter. An advantage of filing an amicus brief is the ability to argue a much broader issue, he said.

Copilevitz recalled a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court case involving telemarketing in which Associate Justice Stephen Breyer pointed to an amicus brief filed by a host of charities. Public policy, such as fundraising or workplace issues, is “very fertile ground for an amicus brief if the source is respected,” he said.

Cynthia Rowland, an attorney with Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass in San Francisco, said amicus briefs are most effective when the writer is an accomplished appellate attorney respected by the court, and when promoted by an organization with a vested interest, like ACS. “Some of the most effective briefs are those that bring together unlikely coalitions of nonprofits on a particular issue,” she said. The courts are more likely to take notice of a brief that brings together different perspectives while promoting the same legal analysis, Rowland said, rather than a single viewpoint.

Mark Levy of Kilpatrick Stockton has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court almost two dozen times. “In some ways, the hardest part of Supreme Court practice is getting through the courthouse door,” he said, “convincing them your case is among the most important cases to come through their court.” Last year the U.S. Supreme Court was petitioned to hear 9,000 cases and decided to hear 67 cases, less than 1 percent.

Though it’s hard to measure the success of amicus briefs, Levy said statistics pretty clearly indicate that briefs help in supporting petitions to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court. The best practical examples he cited are from the business community, where chambers of commerce, product advisory counsels and similar trade organizations filed briefs in helping to get petitions granted in business-related cases.

Joining together organizations in a brief can help manage the sheer number of briefs filed in a case and maximize the impact, Levy said. “It also gives a particular brief more emphasis and credibility because it comes from several organizations speaking together,” he said. NPT