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Milos Raonic: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

The 23-year-old Canadian native has been an inspiration to his home nation and set national records throughout his advance to the quarterfinal round in the 2014 French Open and semifinal appearance in 2014 Wimbledon to make him the second Canadian ever to make it this far in the Grand Slam tournament. Watch the video above to see an analysis of the tennis star.

Here’s what you need to know about his history, career, girlfriend and more:

1. He is the Highest Ranking Canadian Tennis Player in History

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Raonic celebrates after winning his semi fianal match against Andy Murray in 2012. (Getty)

Milos Raonic made his debut in the tennis world when he clinched his first ATP Tour title at the 2011 SAP Open in San Jose. The young Canadian’s victory was a huge upset, beating the then-ranked world No.9 player, Fernando Verdasco. Canada was extremely proud to call him one of their own as it was the first time since 1995 that a Canadian tennis player won an ATP title .

Raonic rose rapidly from No. 156 at the end of 2010 to No. 31. by 2011. Since the beginning of computer rankings in 1973, Raonic is the highest ranked Canadian man in professional tennis. He is also the first Canadian make it to the top 8 in a major.

As soon as Raonic started to rank, he found himself thrown into the spotlight where he is still constantly followed by the Canadian media. Raonic has used his fame to try and influence the next generation of Canadian tennis players and later starting a charity that raises money for children in need of prosthetic limbs to play sports, called the Milos Raonic Foundation.

2. He is Originally From Serbia

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Milos Raonic celebrates after winning the match against his Serbian opponent Janko Tipsarevic. (Getty)

Although Raonic is a Canadian native, he is fluent in both English and Serbian. When he was 3 years old he moved from Podgorica, Montenegro, (former Yugoslavia before it became Serbia) to Ontario, Canada with his parents, brother and sister. His family was escaping the turmoil taking place at the time from the Bosnian War and felt it was raise their three children in Canada.

His father, Dusan, his mother, Vesna, and his sister are all successful engineers. His father is the one who pushed him to play tennis, supporting him fully as he excelled.

3. Wimbledon 2014 is His First Semifinal Appearance in a Grand Slam

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Somehow, Raonic had never made it past the 4th round of a Major before the 2014 French Open. When he was still No. 31 in the world in 2013, he played Wimbledon, but was forced to withdraw due to a hip injury in the second round. He ended up getting surgery and sat out for almost three months.

He ended up losing his first quarterfinal ever in a Grand Slam against No. 2 in the world, Novak Djokovic with a 7-5, 7-6, 6-4 defeat.

Raonic told ATP

“It’s a good thing,” said Raonic. “If you asked me would I have ever thought that the first one would come at the French Open, I probably would not have answered that way, but I’m happy about it. I’m very happy with the level I’m playing [at this year], and I think it’s just showing in the results. I think that’s just a consequence of all the work I have been putting in.”

Raonic played his best match ever in the quarterfinals of 2014 Wimbledon with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in in the fourth round against No. 10 seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan and will be moving on to the semifinals.

His win made him the second Canadian ever to make it to the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the Open era.

4. He Has One of the Strongest Serves on Tour

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Milos Raonic serves during his ATP-WTA Rome’s Tennis Masters semi-final against Novak Djokovic. (Getty)

When Raonic was young, his father had him training with a ball machine at both 6:30am and 9:00pm every day. Raonic attributes his finesse on the court from the early morning sessions and workouts that molded his attitude and the way he played the game. The speed and accuracy of his serves he claims to have modeled after his hero, Pete Sampras.

All grown up, the 6 foot 5, 195 pound tennis star won the 2012 Aircel Chennai Open in Chennai, India, to take his second ever ATP title. Of the course of the tournament, Raonic did not drop serve once, taking him to the final where he beat Janko Tipsarević. By doing so, he became the first player since Roger Federer at the 2008 Gerry Weber Open to not drop a serve in a whole tournament. That year he served the most aces per match than any other player with the highest percentage of service games.

His first ATP title win in 2011 was also due to the 58 aces and zero dropped serves. Although he lost the next tournament in Memphis, he set a new tournament record with 129 aces.

5. He is Dating Model, Paula Kalini

Raonic has been dating aspiring model and actress, Paula Kalini of Ontario, Canada. Although she currently lives in Ontario, the beauty is a mix of Russian and Ukrainian. Kalini’s father was formerly a tennis player which served as an introduction for her and Milos. The 22 year old is currently a student at Ryerson University and in the process of getting her BBA.

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Caramel Apple Cake

I may have found my new indulgence…not just this cake, but ALL of the wonderful recipes from the amazing Erika Peterson. The best part about her recipes is that they are all cleaner versions of the super yummy foods we all crave!!! I love that I can make some of these foods on a guilt-free day, and REALLY have no guilt eating this deliciousness :). This won’t be the last you see of Erika, aka Clean Simple Foodie on Instagram. She is officially my new favorite person to follow, and you better believe I’ll be sharing more of her recipes!

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by Erika Peterson, Clean Simple Foodie

Are you ready for a reward day treat?  As I was getting creative in the kitchen, I decided to try a clean spin from one my favorite Fall dessert recipes.  I am a huge believer in replacing, not restricting.  You might die and go straight to heaven with this one! This Caramel Apple Cake is filled with clean ingredients that won’t leave you feeling guilty and sluggish; on the contrary… it might even help you bring your sexy back… if you can stop yourself from eating the whole pan;)!

Caramel Apple Cake

What you’ll need:

1 cup agave or honey
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 whole eggs
4 cups shredded apples- with or without peel
2 cups 100% white whole-wheat flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp cloves (optional)
½ chopped nuts (optional)

Caramel sauce:

½ cup natural almond butter
½ cup honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Let’s Bake!

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.  Beat agave, butter and olive oil together. Add eggs. Mix. Add apples. Mix. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix well.

3.  Pour batter into a well-greased bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes to an hour.

4.  Make the caramel sauce just before serving. In a small saucepan, mix almond butter, honey and vanilla over medium heat. Stir constantly until all the ingredients melt together making an ooey-gooey caramel.

5.  Drizzle the “caramel sauce” over your cake.

TIP: If you are making this for a group, top the entire cake with caramel all at once. If you are keeping this for yourself, top each slice individually with caramel just before eating.

This dessert is so good that you will be eating the leftovers for breakfast… and believe me, I do!!! Happy cheating!

What’s in it:

Recipe makes 16 servings. Each serving has : 280 calories, 5g protein, 10g fat, 2g sat fat, 31g carb, 4g fiber

About Me:

Superman’s wife, Mother of 3, lover of family, fitness, and baseball tees and of course, anything that involves clean food (lots of it)!  AFPA certified nutrition and wellness consultant, certified TRX group fitness instructor and Clean. Simple. Foodie.  If you need me, I’ll be in the kitchen!

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  1. lorisa - November 27, 2014

    What is the consistency when you slice it? Mine was not dry but really moist almost like a brownie. Did I notbake it long entough? It taste good though:)

  2. Carol Keegan - July 20, 2014

    I am hearing impaired and I am pretty well and hearing aid. I love hearing music & exercise. I would like to “You Tube” (closed captioned)! Love watch “You Tube” (cc) for everything!
    Please let me know ok. Hope wait to hear from you soon.

    Have a nice day

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  3. Melissa - November 25, 2013

    I love all you’re recipes! Is this gluten free?

  4. Erika Peterson - November 18, 2013

    @ColleenSalguero and @carla church yes to all of your questions;)

  5. Erika Peterson - November 18, 2013

    @annmarie and @sarah have you ever tried sunflower seed butter?? That would work just the same.

  6. Treena McGrath - November 16, 2013

    this looks great!! I am in charge of bringing a treat for Thanksgiving and I think I just found the one.

  7. Sarah - November 15, 2013

    I agree about the almond/peanut butter question….I’m allergic to both! Any suggestions for substitutions for these? Thanks!!!

  8. ColleenSalguero - November 15, 2013

    Can you replace the olive oil with coconut oil?? flax oil??
    Can you replace the whole wheat flour with sprouted spelt flour??

  9. carla church - November 15, 2013

    Can you just swap gluten free flour for the white whole wheat?

    • Jenna - November 7, 2016

      Did the swap work? I’m going to try to do a swap but either add less GF flour or more liquid. GF flour absorbs so much liquid.

  10. Sheri Ward - November 14, 2013

    This looks amazing Erika! Thank you!!!!

  11. Annmarie - November 14, 2013

    Do you know if there is something else that can be substituted for the almond butter ? This looks amazing & I would love to try but my son has a nut allergy.

    • Kelly - July 28, 2015

      I would substitute coconut oil for the almond butter. You might need to add a little extra flour 1/8-1/4 cup. Just want to making sure the consistency is like cake batter and not too thin is the goal. I substitute all the time! Sometimes works out, occasionally doesn’t look pretty but usually tastes good!

    • Kelly - July 28, 2015

      I just reread the recipe. I see that the almond butter was in the caramel drizzle. You can substitute the coconut oil but you might need to cook a little longer to get the right consistency because it is thinner with the oil compared to the almond butter. Good luck!

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Preparing for Life's last Moment and A village Teacher brings Kabir's Songs to Life

Preparing for Life's Last Moment

Dealing with serious disease is trial enough, but when transition is imminent, a different and often unexpected trend of events starts to unfold

By Sonia Sweet Kumar

I was reminded, at times, of my wedding preparations--organizing a long list of people to invite, stocking the house with disposable plates, glasses and utensils, making food arrangements, arranging sleeping accommodations for out-of-town guests, pulling old pictures out to display, arranging for a priest and devotional musicians. But this time, my family and I were preparing for another sacrament--my father's end of life and last rites.
In 1987, at age 42, my father, Suneil Kumar Gurwara, was diagnosed with brain cancer. In the years that followed, he had four surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy and was permanently on anti-seizure medication. He retired within a few years of his diagnosis due to his disabilities, which included aphasia, fatigue, nausea, double vision and imbalance. All through those years, his days were filled with hospital stays, MRIs, doctor visits, constant adjustments to his medication and managing the effects of all his medication and brain injury.
Finally, in 2005, he was diagnosed as terminal and given four to six weeks to live. From that time until his death, we endured an exhausting run of care at home, minimal privacy in our home with our supportive extended family staying with us, hospice care-workers, visitors and phone calls, while neglecting our regular duties. Amidst all this frenzy was the desire to freeze or go back in time to better days. Very quickly it was clear that a chronically ill dad had been far more acceptable than a dad who was dying.

And Yet Unprepared

Despite death's inevitability hanging so closely over us for so many years, my mother and I were still unprepared and caught off guard when my father's final diagnosis was given. Due to the effort to help him stay healthy over the years, we should have been emotionally prepared, and not surprised, when the end became imminent. And despite the years that his body had sustained the disease, his health unraveled relatively quickly at the end, much more quickly than we had expected.
An old story helps illustrate the incongruity between helping a loved one overcome a life-threatening disease or situation yet still being unprepared emotionally and not accepting the end when it arrives. One day, a young father returned home after being away at work. His wife sadly greeted him and asked, "If I had borrowed a piece of beautiful jewelry from a friend and that friend came to claim it back, would you tell me to keep it?" "Of course not," her husband replied. "It doesn't belong to us. You must return it." "Then you must think the same of your child," his wife responded, referring to their dear son, who just succumbed to an injury from an accident.
The father's perspective based on his reply to his wife in this story is logical--we cannot keep what is not ours and should not be attached to it. But most of us slip out of this perspective when a loved one is involved and the unalterable, final decree has been handed to us. We cling and protest that there was not enough time. We feel lonely and left behind. We forget the wisdom behind the traditional Hindi expression used to communicate that someone has died, "Poore ho gayein." "The person has become complete."

Krishna's Advice

Swami Brahmarupananda of the Vedanta Center of Greater Washington DC, emphasises having an "exit strategy" in life and points to the Bhagavad Gita for instruction. In Chapter Eight, in the final two lines of verse two, Arjuna asks Lord Krishna,"How are you to be known at the time of departure?" Krishna replies, "If a person remembers Me, he will reach Me."
If we practice constant recollection of God and perform all our duties as an offering to God, there is a high probability we will remember God at the time of our death. In other words, Swami Bhramarupananda explains, we are working to ensure a bright future.
My father received his final diagnosis in the hospital and was discharged to receive hospice care at home. While he was highly symptomatic of his disease, his essential self and most of his mental faculties were still intact for the first couple weeks. He remained polite and kind to all the caregivers who helped him, did not decline anybody the opportunity to meet him for a final time and graciously accepted help and care from family members. At our request, a spiritual guide came to our home to provide my father some guidance and the opportunity to share. She asked him, "Suneilji, do you have any fears about the future?" My gurdwara-raised father responded simply, "Satnam sri whaeguru," which my mother translates as, "Hail to the all-pervading Supreme Reality whose true name eliminates spiritual darkness." Though my father was saying goodbye to so many, and his body was rapidly deteriorating, he was striving constantly to keep his mind focused where it needed to be.

Accepting the Inevitable

When a person is in his final weeks, days and hours, how can his family maintain an atmosphere that supports his efforts to keep his energy focused on the Divine?
When the neurologist straightforwardly but compassionately told my father, mother and me that the brain cancer had become uncontrollable, my father appeared to understand and accept. "Final stop," he said. Importantly for my father, my mother and I also accepted that diagnosis. We did not try to beat it or convince him to try one more option or see another doctor. We knew we must accept that it was time to move to the next stage. We strived for equanimity, to be comfortable and at peace.
My father's extended illness had given us many, many opportunities to reflect and work toward that mind set. When the time to prepare is short, achieving such equanimity can be much harder. One may still try to fight the illness or injury or get a third, fourth or fifth diagnosis. Some even become angry at the patient and at the disease: "How could you let this happen?"or "We'll fight this thing and bring you out on top."
However, in order to open the door and walk through to the next stage, the patient requires spiritual support. Making it known that you are there to help him through that door and not pull him back will make his preparations and transition more peaceful.
In an article titled, "Why Doctors Die Differently," Dr. Ken Murray points out that, unlike the patients they treat, doctors tend to refuse life extending measures for themselves, despite their extensive knowledge of treatment options. Their careers have taught them the limits of treatment and the essential futility of many modern life-extending measures. Their career is, in effect, a life-long meditation on such issues. They understand and accept the need to plan for the end. Denial of the inevitable is not a line of thinking for doctors, says Murray, so most opt for a graceful exit.
It is a critical time, when a terminal diagnosis has been given. If unable to let go, both the patient and accompanying family members become volatile and angry if encouraged to stop treatment and concentrate on a comfortable departure. Patient and family must be able to cut through the distractions of pinpointing causes and grasping at options. Of course, that mind set evolves over time and from within. Doctors are reminded daily of death's certainty. We, too, should reflect on the inevitable outcome of life and achieve equanimity about it now.

Visits from Friends and Family

Family from out of town came to stay with us and provide support and help, physically and emotionally. Friends also came to visit and say goodbye to my father. On some days we had many visitors, which we soon found could dramatically detract from the peaceful environment we were trying to cultivate.
Jacqueline Krock, a hospice nurse in Naperville, Illinois, recalls a patient who made a list of all the people with whom she wanted to visit before she died. Mrs. Krock wryly points out, "If you weren't on her list, too bad. She didn't have the time." Many people, Mrs. Krock says, desire to visit with a dying person for an essentially selfish purpose. They may want a connection, they may want to alleviate guilt, or they may simply feel obliged and want to avoid feeling neglectful. Mrs. Krock suggests having a "gatekeeper" who is not emotionally attached to the patient to manage traffic and politely keep certain visitors away, guiding them to help in other ways, such as doing an errand or chore for the family.

After the End

In the months following the transition, my family and I gradually established a new normalcy. Caring for a dying patient and going through the last rites is a time of high activity, distracting everyone from what is often the more difficult stage called "after," the large vacuum that used to be filled with giving care.
Swami Brahmarupananda states that Vedanta prepares us for this inevitable journey as no other knowledge does. Just as you work to help your loved one prepare for a bright future, ensure the same for yourself by remembering Krishna's instructions: as much as possible, practice constant, unbroken recollection of the Divine and do your duties as an offering to the Divine. The mother in the story reminded her husband that their son was like a jewel borrowed from the Divine. We can keep this in mind when preparing for a loved one's end of life and in continuing on with our own remaining time.
(Sonia Sweet Kumar (soniasweetkumar _@_ lives in Naperville, Illinois, with her husband, Brendan Fitzpatrick, and their three children, Rajkumar, Simran and Avinash. She has a master's degree in communication from DePaul University.)

A Village Teacher Brings Kabir's Songs to Life

Prahlad Singh Tipanya is captivated by the mystic music of a 15th-century saint

By Rashmi Sahi

In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the stage is set and the audience awaits. Center stage, a rustic-looking man dressed in kurta-pajama and a colorful turban is tuning his tambura (a five-stringed Indian musical instrument), immersed in his quest for perfection and oblivious to the chattering throngs. Finally satisfied with the strings, he alerts his fellow musicians with a glance. He plucks the strings of his tambura; the audience look up. The younger men join in on violin, harmonium and dholak (a two-headed South Indian drum). Slowly his voice rises over the accompaniment as he soulfully unleashes the ageless power of Kabir's divine Hindi verses: "Sunta nahi dhun ki khabar/anahad ka baajaa baajta." The multitude is transfixed.
Fortunately for English speakers, the famed poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) translated all of Kabir's work into English ( Tagore rendered this verse as: "Have you not heard the tune which the unstruck music is playing? In the midst of the chamber the harp of joy is gently and sweetly played; and where is the need of going without to hear it?"
Meet Padmashree Prahlad Singh Tipanya, the inspired bhajan singer who has dedicated himself to spreading the universal message of oneness given us by Kabirdas, the fifteenth-century poet-saint of North India.
Tipanya never expected to become an artist, much less an internationally respected folk singer. Employed as a government school teacher in a tiny, remote village in Madhya Pradesh, he was perfectly content with teaching science and math to his young students. But life had other plans for him.
One day in 1978, while visiting a neighboring village for the Purnima festival music gathering, he heard somebody playing tambura. Fascinated, he stayed back that evening to talk to the artist and expressed his desire to learn tambura. The artist immediately offered to teach him, advising him also to learn to sing. Overcoming his initial doubts about his voice, soon his nights were dedicated to the passion of learning tambura and singing. Joyfully he would cross the river to visit his teacher, two kilometers from his village. His mornings were free for mundane responsibilities, and he continued teaching in the village school.
In those days, playing the tambura was not considered a respectable profession, but nothing deterred Tipanya. He believed the tambura had a deeper meaning in Kabir's teachings. Kabir said its beautiful sounds can be heard within oneself; he saw it as a symbol for something mystically profound, writing, "O friend! This body is His lyre." In the same spirit, Tipanya declared, "Nothing can be accomplished without passion!"
Living and studying apart from his family, in a small room with his college-going brother, Tipanya made quick progress. Soon he was performing in nearby villages; his singing was well received. In his free time, he avidly analyzed Kabir's teachings, while mindful of the poet's stern rebuke, "Mindless reading of religious scriptures doesn't help. Listen, gentlemen, this will only keep you stuck in the life-and-birth cycle."
One verse in particular intrigued him: "Koi Sunta hai guru gyani gagan main, aawaz hoye jhina, jhina." Tagore translates, "Is there any wise man who will listen to that solemn music which arises in the sky? For He, the Source of all music, makes all vessels full fraught and rests in fullness Himself. He who is in the body is ever athirst, for he pursues that which is in part; but ever there wells forth deeper and deeper the sound [aawaz] 'He is this--this is He;' fusing love and renunciation into one." Purushottam Baba, a wisened musician, also engaged in the Kabir singing groups, encouraged Tipanya to find that sacred sound, "aawaz."
A student of science, Tipanya was skeptical about anything not personally experienced. He took to meditating, and after long practice personally found that deep, inner sound that echos, "He is this--this is He." Since that breakthrough, Tipanya has been undeterred on the path of Kabir; and he has inspired his two sons to follow in his footsteps. One son is a second vocal and plays manjira; the other plays dholak.
Pursuing this inner calling for three decades, Tipanya is now a familiar name in the oral tradition of Kabir in Central India's Malwa region. His renown has also taken him abroad to the US, UK and other countries, where he has been warmly received by a wide variety of audiences. Search for "Prahlad Tipanya" on YouTube and you will find dozens of videos of his concerts.
The contribution of this modern bard has not gone unnoticed. In 2008, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, and in 2011, the Padmashree, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Government of India, for his contribution to folk art.
Tipanya's love of Kabir's teachings has led him to collaborate with Dr. Linda Hess in the Kabir Project, started in 2003 by Shabnam Virmani to better understand and propagate Kabir's simple but profound messages. Virmani was then artist-in-residence at the Shrishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore; Hess is a professor of religious studies at Stanford University and a noted exponent of Kabir.
Fame has not jaded the humble villager. His renditions of Kabir's songs are those of a pure soul and hence touch the inner being of the listener. In a personal interview, he made this appeal to one and all: "Kabir's music is everyone's music; it is universal. Kabir's love is of devotion; and if we understand this very simple message of Kabir, then all the differences in the world will come to an end." His plea echoed Kabir's sentiments: "It is needless to ask of a saint the caste to which he belongs; for the priest, the warrior, the tradesman and all the thirty-six castes alike are seeking for God." PIpi
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On March 16 KST, Just Music artist GIRIBOY released his second full-length album titled [성인식 (Adult Ceremony)].

One year following his first full-length album [육감적인 앨범 (Sensual Album)], artist GIRIBOY tells a story through the new album [성인식 (Adult Ceremony)] about a boy who matures into a man. In collaboration with various producers such as 5mg, Brother Su, and 구름이, the new album features the signature “GIRIBOY” melody and lyrics we see in his previous works.

With the addictive chorus/hook, title track ‘Back and Forth 30 Min (반복30분)’ features Shin Jisu who is known for his “husky voice” from his appearance on Superstar K3. In addition, the album features Just Music family including VascoGenius NochangCJAMM, and Black Nut. The instrumental version of this album will be available offline purchase only and drops March 24.

Title : [성인식] (Adult Ceremony)

Release Date : March 17, 2015

  1. OUTRO
  2. 성인
  4. 좋거나 싫거나
  5. 지켜줄게
  6. 왕복 30분 (Feat. 신지수)
  7. 잘 지내냐 (Feat. VASCO, 천재노창)
  8. 마치 짜기라도 한 듯이 (Feat. C JAMM, BLACKNUT)
  9. 좀 해

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BET Retracts Ban On Killer Mike’s “Burn” Video

After putting BET on blast for banning his “Burn” video, which touches on social and political issues such as the Oscar Grant case, BET has lifted it’s ban on Killer Mike’s new video.

Thanks to backlash from Mike Bigga’s supporters through Twitter, BET has retracted it’s decision to ban the video and released the following tweet:

Mike responded yesterday with a tweet simply saying “thank u.”

Sure, BET can lift the ban, but the real test will be to see how many time they actually play the video.

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Historians in the News

Dane Kennedy (George Washington University), chair of the Nominating Committee, announces the following results of the 2014 balloting for officers and committee members of the American Historical Association. For more information on the AHA's Council, division and committee structure, please visit the AHA's Governance page.

Vicki Ruiz (University of California, Irvine)

Patrick Manning (University of Pittsburgh)

Vice-President, Research Division

Edmund Russell (University of Kansas)

Councilor Profession

Valerie Paley (New-York Historical Society)

Councilor Research

David A. Bell (Princeton University)

Councilor Teaching

Brenda Santos (Achievement First Amistad High School, New Haven, CT)

Committee on Committees

Position 1:  Michele Mitchell (New York University)
Position 2:  Daniel Bornstein (Washington University in St. Louis)

Nominating Committee

Position 1:  Jana K. Lipman (Tulane University)
Position 2:  Paula Alonso (George Washington University)
Position 3:  Leila Fawaz (Tufts University)

The results will be officially announced at the annual business meeting in New York City on January 4, 2015. A detailed election report will appear in the January 2015 issue of Perspectives on History.

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Wu, TD Mutation patterns and structural correlates in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease following different protease inhibitor treatments. J Virol, 2003
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A new biography about the incredibly talented singer reveals that she had a love affair with a bisexual man and he totally broke her heart — is this who her songs are based on?

Adele has learned a lot about heartbreak. In an upcoming book titled: Adele: The Biography by Marc Shapiro, he claims Adele fell in love with a guy when she was 18 years old that has influenced her music ever since.

“One thing we know … is that it was a first love gone terribly bad,” writes the author. “While wise in the ways of the world, she was still a young girl when it came to affairs of the heart.”

Adele herself has actually commented on this brief romance: “All the things I wanted from a boyfriend, he was never going to be. I was so jealous and I couldn’t see myself fighting off boy as well as girls.”

But now Adele is living with her fiance Simon Konecki — now it seems we will only be getting love songs from her.

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Predictably, the rate of accidents involving horse-drawn carriages in New York City is increasing. The drivers are displaying more recklessness and arrogance than ever before, now that the Tweeders in city government have rewarded this corrupt, cash-only industry. Already this month, we know of two crashes near the park (on May 1, and on May 10).

Gothamist covered these accidents--but only after the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages and Friends of Animals sent details and photographs of the crashes. It was only after the stories were published online by Gothamist that the ASPCA finally acknowledged the accidents, and reiterated the dangerous of mixing cars and horses on city streets. It's too bad that ASPCA has remained silent on this issue during the last few years, apparently because of its corporate stance not to make waves (that would hurt its fund-raising?) So, for now, the horses will continue to suffer.

The Gothamist news coverage reaches a large audience in NYC and beyond. It would not have happened without the efforts of activists. Let's keep the momentum going and watch as the story unfolds online. It is a global story. Indeed, Laura Eldridge got it right in her blog on Huffington Post.

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The mistreatment of New York City carriage horses is getting worse by the minute, now that the drivers and owners are being rewarded for fraudulent and reckless behavior. At least two carriage accidents have happened in the 2 weeks or so since the diminutive mayor bloomberg signed into law the crappy industry bill. No surprise that it was pushed through by the corrupt Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

No media coverage of the crashes, and no word on the condition of the horses. The useless ASPCA, once again, does nothing. It could have done a lot to end this dangerous and inhumane industry, but instead it did ... NOTHING.

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by Allison Gunkel

Lumber is broken down into two categories: rough or finished.

Whenever the word "lumber" or "timber" enters a conversation, a quick image of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, standing in the middle of a large forest surrounded by felled trees comes to mind. This is not too far from the truth. The term timber is used to describe wood that is processed for use – from the moment the tree falls to the product it becomes. Lumber is used to refer to the boards that are cut from fallen timber.

Rough lumber is raw material often used in furniture making or other items requiring special shaping or cutting. Its availability spreads to many species. Finished lumber (also known as dimensional lumber) is cut and planed to standardized sizes, typically for the construction industry. Dimensional lumber is used widely for many projects from do-it-yourself hobbyists to large construction firms. Many varieties of dimensional lumber are project specific and ensure the best quality for the job:

  • Wood from conifers (pine, spruce, cedar, fir, Douglas fir, larch, hemlock, cypress, redwood, yew)
  • Typically softer than hardwoods, though there are exceptions, including Douglas fir
  • Easy to work and manipulate
  • Used mostly in construction (all-purpose)
  • Common width and depth sizes: 2x4, 2x6, and 4x4
  • Lengths measured separately from width and depth: 6-24 feet (by even numbers)
  • All lengths available for 2x4, 2x6, and 4x4

  • Wood from angiosperms (broad leaved trees with enclosed nuts, like acorns)
  • Higher density and hardness than softwoods
  • Presence of pores within wood helps differentiate from softwoods
  • Greater resistance to decay
  • Greater variation of species (almost 100 times more than softwoods)
  • Largely found in tropical Africa and some parts of Europe and Asia
  • Vast array of uses including construction, furniture, and flooring

Green Lumber

Green lumber is a reference to making lumbering eco-friendly. This industry is slowly gaining speed and increased credibility as it is also referred to as "stewardship forestry," "well-managed forestry," or "long-term forestry." All these titles relate to the same idea: maintaining healthy, vibrant forests by certifying timber/lumber companies that produce lumber in a sustainable way. This includes using local hardwoods rather than depleting tropical woods, salvaging all wood material, and encouraging consumers to only purchase lumber that is labeled as having been certified. Hardwood prices are soaring due to the demand for sustainability and certification can help eliminate that issue. Green lumber is truly about reducing the economical footprint of the lumber industry by allowing the forests to dictate how much wood is harvested, ending the depletion of this natural resource, while providing enough product for the booming industry.

Palmwood is a great example of green lumbering:

  • Also known as "Coconut Lumber"
  • Hardwood from palm trees
  • Ecologically sound source
  • Tested and performs as well as typical hardwoods
  • In contrast to typical hardwoods, palmwood is free from knots and imperfections of branches, growth rings, etc.
  • Has densities of high, medium, and low; each has its own place in construction use.
  • High– good for general structural purposes, pillars, rafters, furniture, window/door frames, and floors
  • Medium– good for walls, ceiling joists, and horizontal studs
  • Low– used for non-load bearing applications such as paneling and trim

Engineered Wood

  • "Composite wood" that is derived from wood products (chips, shavings, defective pieces) that are combined with adhesives
  • Due to being a man-made product, engineered wood can be designed to meet specific performance requirements (ex. large panels can be made from small trees)
  • Often stronger than other natural woods
  • Less issues with humidity/decay
  • Greater expense upfront than natural woods, however there is less need for future maintenance, repairs, and expenditure.

Much lumber is treated with preservatives that protect it from natural elements like insects, fungus, or moisture. This pressure-treated lumber, though common, can be harmful to people and the environment so be cautious when using. When considering any project – from your dream home plan to a relaxing deck, talk to the experts about what lumber will be best to use. This will ensure your hard work entails minimal frustration with maximum results, and your beautiful craftsmanship will be admired for years to come.

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SEATTLE (AP) — Seahawks fans rocked the stadium so hard during Monday night’s matchup with New Orleans that seismic instruments registered small tremors at various points in the game.

A magnitude 1 or 2 quake was recorded during Michael Bennett’s 22-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter. The game, a 34-7 victory that clinched a playoff berth for the Seahawks, registered on nearby seismic instruments several other times.

John Vidale, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, said fans get the oval stadium moving back and forth by stomping their feet and jumping up and down. “It’s sort of what you see when a car rocks back and forth,” said Vidale, also a University of Washington earth and space sciences professor.

Vidale said a small quake wasn’t all that surprising in the stadium, which is built on pilings dug through soft ground in earthquake country.

Structural engineers who plan buildings in Seattle often do so with room for movement, so when a natural earthquake happens the buildings aren’t so stiff that they crack and crumble.

Vidale watched the game from his office to compare seismic reports with game action because he wondered if there would be a repeat of the 2011 “Beast Quake,” when Marshawn Lynch ran for a 67-yard, fourth quarter touchdown as Seattle upset the Saints to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

After the 2011 quake, Vidale looked at the whole season and found that that one Lynch run shook the stadium more than any other moment during that season.

He said it’s possible quakes occur in stadiums in other cities, but he suspects Seattle’s stadium is more flexible than most and may flow with the fans more.

“People unconsciously get the stadium moving, sort of like the wave,” he said.

Seattle structural engineer John Hooper said similar quakes can happen anywhere a large number of people are moving in unison, but the difference in Seattle is that there were instruments nearby to record the quake and people were paying attention.

The same thing could happen next weekend in San Francisco, when the Seahawks play the NFC West-rival 49ers, said Hooper, director of earthquake engineering at Magnusson Klemencic Associates.

But he also acknowledged Seahawks fans are unique.

“They’re very enthusiastic and it shows,” Hooper said.

Seattle fans also made record noise Monday, setting the Guinness World Record for loudest outdoor sports stadium noise at 137.6 decibels.

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Influence is a wonderful tool if used properly. It seems as though the influence of one particular young NCAA champion has helped lead to change which will allow all collegiate athletes to benefit.

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As many new comers to the western territories arrive to their dream land, they find struggles not only in the wilderness of the surroundings, but must fight the natives there before them as well. The Native American is being pushed out of his home by the numbers and battles for the prosperous land continues as the white American settlers come west and the Mexicans from the south invade to get their hands on it. Cruel, but true acts of pirates depending on whose view is taken when learning how the west was won. In the 1870s, the Arizona Territory is facing this tug-a-war among the men who fight desperately to claim it. What a western story this would make as they are fighting Apaches and Mexicans at the same time. David Dortort studies the history of towns and people to bring a story like this to life.

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In 1967, NBC premiers a show called The High Chaparral. An attempt not made in a western television series before with conflicts intertwined with the white Americans, Mexicans, and multiple tribes of Native Americans the show takes off without a hitch. A big man with a big dream, a stubborn streak and a stroke of ambition, John Cannon (Leif Erickson) fights to build a cattle empire.

The first episode premiers Sept. 10, 1967, Destination Tucson is the first part of the introduction. Big John as they call him brought along his brother Buck (Cameron Mitchell), his son Billy Blue known as Blue (Mark Shade), and his wife Annalee (Joan Caulfield). They find Vaquero (Rudolfo Acosta) already at the ranch when they arrive. He becomes a valuable help to keep their home running efficiently.

Apaches are on the warpath and the army tells the Cannons to leave, but they refuse. Mexicans claim the property is theirs so John sends Buck to find cowhands good with a gun to help ranch and fight off predators. Buck recruits cowhands he finds in a Tucson saloon. The bunkhouse boys become an important aspect to the ranch. Sam Butler (Don Collier) becomes foreman and with his fellow recruits, Joe (Robert Hoy)his brother, along with Pedro Car (Roberto Contreras), Reno (Ted Markland) and Ira Bean (Jerry Summers) they help fulfill Big John’s dream.

Annalee is curious as to what the vegetation is growing all around the ranch. John tells his wife the vegetation is called chaparral. She names the new ranch The High Chaparral. Unfortunately she doesn’t get to enjoy it long as she is killed by an Apache arrow in the very beginning of the story. John and his son Blue become distant after the death of Annalee. Buck tries to help them become closer as a father and son should be.

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A second episode is needed for the introduction to this series as the pilot is told in two parts. Episode #2, The Arrangement, is focused on John making a defense agreement with Don Sebastion Montoyo, a wealthy rancher south of him in Mexico who he’s fighting with over ownership of the ranch in the first episode. Don Sebastion forces him to marry his daughter Victoria (Linda Cristal) as part of the arrangement and sends his son Manelito (Henry Darrow) to help protect her and keep the peace among their people and the Americans. Both agreements work well to keep The High Chaparral from being a failure. Although the marriage is arranged, John and Victoria become close and learn to love each other with much respect.

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The High Chaparral carries on for 98 episodes counting those done in two parts. Four seasons of struggling to bring peace to them and the people who try to stop them. Many a guest star such as, Jack Lord, Jennifer Rhodes, R. G. Armstrong, Kurt Russell, Kathryn Hays, Jack Kelly, Dub Taylor, Paul Fix, Jack Elam, John Dehner, Frank Puglia, Charles Gray, William Conrad, Barbara Luna, Pat Hingle, Ted Jordan, Kathleen Freeman, Roy Jenson, Denny Miller and hundreds of others gave every hour long episode a unique flare of excitement. David Dortort created another winner such as he did with his popular show Bonanza.

Season 4, Episode#18, A Man to Match the Land, brings the series to a halt as John attempts a mustang round up and dealing with Apaches to do it. Promises are made and White Horse oversees the gathering of horses John plans to sell to the army. Buck must stay with the tribe at their camp for reassurance. It is an episode focusing on the relationship between the white man and his Apache neighbor. Simply bringing cause as to why they need to get along.

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The High Chaparral is certainly a show to remember. The chaos developed between the mix of white Americans, Mexicans and various Native American tribes has not been attempted at the level we saw in this show since then.

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The INSP channel has added The High Chaparral and The Virginian to their Saturday line up. They join Bonanza and The Big Valley as part of the Saddle Up Saturday featured shows. Thank you, INSP for another year of great entertainment. Classic westerns at their best.

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Hyphenbird 4 years ago from America-Broken But Still Beautiful

I always love the High Chaparral. I always felt bad for Victoria since it seemed Victoria was always the most beloved. But that triangle is thousands of years old, isn't it? Thank you for a fine review of a most favorite Western series..

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Diana Lee 4 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Thank you, Hyphenbird. Victoria was my favorite character in this show.

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Deborah Brooks 4 years ago from Brownsville,TX

I love the High Chaparral I really miss the show...this is a great article on the show thank you for sharing..

Victoria was my favorite character too.what a wonderful hub

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Diana Lee 4 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Thank you, Deborah. I hope I can continue to do well by these old shows. I have a passion to bring back the memories of an exciting era of television viewing.

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dahoglund 4 years ago from Wisconsin Rapids

The name of this show sounds familiar but I can not place it. Those were busy days without much time for TV. I'll look for reruns of it.

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tirelesstraveler 4 years ago from California

Interesting how we used to think these shows were so pristine and straight laced. Enjoyed watching the video.

Nice hub brought back good memories.

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Diana Lee 4 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Thank you, dahoglund and tirelesstraveler for the nice comments. I'm glad to know others enjoy these old shows as much as I do.

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Diana Lee 4 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Thanks to INSP we can enjoy watching The High Chaparral on television again. To join shows like The Virginian, Bonanza and The Big Valley on the Saddle Up Saturday feature tells us we can expect to be entertained. This is four of the best classic westerns under one roof.

livinlifegoingup 3 years ago

Loved that show when I was a boy

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Diana Lee 3 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Me, too. Henry Darrow is still making personal appearances at celebrations to honor the old classics. I can't get enough of what actors/actresses such as him have to offer us as they bring the memories back to us today.

Teri L 3 years ago

This was one of my favorite shows I watched in grade school & Junior high! Being shunned upon because I'm Mexican, it made me very proud to be an Hispanic! I loved & still do the HC. Getting a kick out of Victoria & Manolito's brother/sis arguments. Pedro & Vacquero's likeable attitude! John, Buck, Blue Boy, the Butler Brothers all made me laugh. The one evening of the week I would always look forward to & now on INSP every day, I watch or record if I'm not home HC. God Bless all the characters!! :-)

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Diana Lee 3 years ago from Potter County, Pa. Author

Thank you Teri L for your nice comment and sharing your interest in this fine classic western. I am so glad we can still watch them today.

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