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Fewer Recurrent Strokes Now in Mexican Americans
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The rate of second strokes among Mexican Americans has declined steeply since the turn of the century, a new study finds.
Between 2000 and 2013, the rate of recurrent stroke fell faster in Mexican Americans than in white people. By 2013, there was no difference between the two groups.
"Throughout this long-term study, this is the first time that we have encountered an improvement in any major marker of ethnic stroke disparities," said lead author Dr. Lewis Morgenstern, a professor of neurology and epidemiology at the University of Michigan.
"These results suggest that stroke recurrence continues to decline in both populations, but faster in Mexican Americans, perhaps because their rates were so high to begin with," Morgenstern added.
The study included more than 3,570 Mexican Americans and white Americans, at least age 45, in Nueces County, Texas, who suffered a first stroke between early 2000 and the end of 2013. Nearly all were second- and third-generation U.S. citizens.
They were followed to identify stroke recurrence one and two years after their first stroke. After one year, recurrent strokes had occurred in 206 patients, and 683 died before a stroke recurrence. After two years, 293 patients had recurrent strokes, and there had been 883 deaths before another stroke.
Among Mexican American people, incidence of one-year stroke recurrence was 9.2% in 2000, but that fell to 3.4% in 2013. Among white people, incidence of one-year recurrence was 5.6% in 2000 and 3.5% in 2013.
Despite the decrease in recurrent stroke among Mexican Americans, their death rate from stroke remained steady, according to the study. The results were published July 16 in the journal Stroke.
"Individuals should work to reduce their chance of having a stroke by following national healthy living guidelines such as the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7," Morgenstern said in a journal news release.
Mexican Americans account for 63% of Hispanic Americans, the largest U.S. minority population. The percentage of Hispanic Americans older than 65 is expected to climb to about 16% by 2040. This population will be at high risk for stroke and stroke recurrence, making secondary stroke prevention crucial, the researchers noted.
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more on stroke.
SOURCE: Stroke, news release, July 16, 2020
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Archer Maclean returns with the latest addition to his virtual pool canon, this time taking us on a trip to a tropical island in the South Pacific.
Archer Maclean teams up with snooker and pool legend Jimmy White once again to bring you Pool Paradise, a unique spin on the sport that offers you the chance to test your ball-potting skills on an idyllic island populated with a collection of pool-crazy characters.
You arrive on the island with a cue in hand and a severe lack of funds; one trip to the isle's loan shark (and we do mean shark) later and you're given enough to help you enter local competitions. By winning games and placing side bets, you'll steadily climb the ranks and earn yourself enough cash to pay off your debts and unlock new equipment, minigames and crazy tables.
Pool Paradise challenges you to master all of the standard pool rule sets, both UK and US, including 8 ball, 9 ball and 15 ball, as well as some unorthodox new games such as Bowlliards and Switchball. If you've earned enough cash and you fancy a break from the baize, you can play a quick round of darts, traditional funfair game Skeeball, try your luck on the Coconut Shy or even play Archer's own Defender-style classic Dropzone.


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Product Model: Model: MUIA983296
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G&W TW-6.6DU pure power filter socket for hifi audio
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Rated voltage: 110 ~ 240V/50Hz (maximum working voltage AC270V)
Carry a maximum power: 3300W
outlet: 4 US outlet, and 6 universal outlet.
Maximum current: 15A (peak current 20A)
Dimensions: (length X width X height) 460X130X90MM
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● focus on current order flow, minutes before class, after class, and two-way audio jack, the reduced level of pre-and audio effects to enhance resolution for force. Also has a direct socket (without filtering), to meet different needs.
● filter coil current of the channel and cross-sectional area as large as possible, using high-quality high-purity copper wire to reduce the transmission loss, increase energy supply rate.
● the use of professional-grade power outlet, copper thick, elastic, close contact, have to pay to reduce the contact of the current reflection and loss, which is an important guarantee for good sound quality.
● the use of interchangeable power cord, ready to be upgraded according to their personality.
● with lightning lightning and overcurrent protection devices, the use of safety.
Tsinghua G & W TW-06D power filter
[The role of power supply filter]
Power supply such as water, electricity and now the complex environment, the noise power in the clutter, more and more because of the use of the "pollution power", no matter how good the equipment functions are not fully played out - because the "water" directly affect the "water quality":
Lightning, welding machines, motors, saws, etc. caused by the grid start and stop clutter and noise can seriously affect the sound system's audio and visual effects.
Use the power filter can effectively eliminate the power of the common mode, differential mode interference and noise, make your Hi-Fi stereo system sound transparent, high resolution, get the perfect audio and visual effects! Money can be invested in thousands of enemy wire on the sound quality.
Widely used in Hi-Fi sound system, professional sound system, AV sound system, TV, computers, copiers, fax machines and instruments and other equipment
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Analog meter with advanced backlight and touch up the import of medical grade power switch.
Functions of the ground correctly, the power phase display correctly.
Sound reaches a certain level of fever after having gone through frequent replacement, pay attention to mix voice and wire the school after the development step by step, the vast majority of fans will eventually go from the source of the sound system is working to improve the quality of the road, which is the root cause - electricity. For ordinary people, spending lots of money charges vigorously playing audio, the sound quality improved a little bit of it so dispensable, it seems quite worthwhile. But it is different for enthusiasts to enhance the sound quality is their only pursuit, so in their ears, so little changes like "reborn" in general. How sound can not live without electricity. Electricity, although invisible, must not touch the stuff, but as an objective existence of matter, it is also true that the existence of contamination. Most of the sound using AC power, China's electricity is 220V, 50Hz, if you look with an oscilloscope, under normal circumstances should be very smooth sine wave, but in fact you often see with a lot of the waveform burr, and is not an ideal sine wave, which is pollution. As the saying goes, "mud, but not infected," but to really easier said than done. Now the environment is very complex electrical, industrial electricity and power consumption can not completely separate, so the noise power in more and more clutter, such as start and stop the motor, welding machines, hand drill, hair dryer, electric saws, planer, lightning, and this will lead to clutter and noise power, and ultimately will affect the Hi-Fi, AV equipment, audio-visual effects. Enthusiasts in the spare replacement, and alignment with other work, which makes pure power will put some on the agenda. G & W TW-06D power filter is a combination of clean power products, many of the previous essence, 03D 05D shows the voltage grading health care and the most high-end touch switch 08D studio-grade fine filter circuit, coupled to the latest technology --- DC circuit. The appearance of plain, blue-gray paint from the 1mm steel plate shell, very strong; panel on the side with the power switch, reset switch and the correct phase / ground right light, the other end with 10 outlets, of which 6 White is the "product" type wildcard socket, the other four black American standard socket is. These socket component monomers are imported products, regardless of the shape of the plug, are plug and smooth, reliable contact. In the internal circuit, 10 outlets are divided into two groups, the panel marked "with filter" on the border of the 8 sockets can provide purified by filtering the current, the other two white outer border-purpose socket then, without filtering, for those less demanding on power quality using common household appliances. The purification filter has a maximum operating voltage of AC270V, the maximum operating current of 15A (peak current of 20A), with a load power of 3300W. Reset switch with automatic overload protection circuit, when the load exceeds the sum of the filter can withstand the maximum power, or an external voltage is too high resulting overload, reset switch will automatically pop up the power cut off, then you need to overload troubleshooting , and then press the reset switch on the red button to restore power.
The study found that AC power is now the city is interspersed with a considerable portion of the DC component, the instrument displays up to a certain amount of DC current in series with the grid on the grid the pollution can be imagined. DC transformer magnetic saturation can lead to increased performance so greatly reduced. Experience tells us that the transformer humming noise and power amplifier in series with the DC output is the culprit, 06D birth is the best solution.
As the saying goes: a temporary solution before a permanent cure! If you have already started to enter the ranks of the pursuit of sound enthusiasts, I suggest you work on the purifying power line before replacement with the play, perhaps less than the older generation take many detours Oh!
For audio technology from the Qing Yi Lun Co., Ltd. G & W brand enthusiasts are already very familiar with nature. G & W is based on the initial research and development-based Hi-Fi amplifier, with a deep skill designer Mr. Wu Gang, have launched a variety of amplifiers, including the merge, before and after class, headphone amplifiers, and Pure Class A amplifier, tube amplifier, and so many type, are excellent sound performance won the esteem of enthusiasts. As this world are focusing on every brand-name power amplifier design as part of the performance, G & W is also in development process gradually realized the importance of power, so strengthen their own power amplifier design at the same time, they also began AC purifier R & D work, and has launched a TW-02MKII, TW-03D, TW-05D, TW-08D power a variety of different grades of purification products, connected with the power purifier, the effect on the sound system improvements, has also been of enthusiasts agree.
TW-08D G & W is currently the most advanced, but the effect is the best power cleaner, but the price relative to the ordinary working-class fans, but still seems a little high. However, from the G & W has always been our products can be found in their products are cost-effective for the purpose, to the vast majority of consumers can accept the price to provide the best performance, which is also their latest TW-06D power clean device to be reflected. G & W TW-06D power supply before cleaning the filter with a variety of power purification products, the essence of many, for example, TW-03D shows the voltage, TW-05D medical grade anti-touch switches and the most upscale TW-08D in the fine filter circuit etc., and also added a new technology - to the DC circuit, can be quite comprehensive, and prices TW-06D cheaper than TW-08D more than can be said that any enthusiast can easily afford.
Now let us take a closer look at this tasting G & W TW-06D power purifier. The appearance of plain, blue-gray paint from the 1mm steel plate shell, very strong; thick aluminum panel with power switch and voltage on the instruction sheet (with a very nice blue backlight), then back on with the power cord socket and reset switch. Power cleaner at the top of the fuselage near the location of the panel with a correct phase / ground right light, the rear is a total of 10 outlets, of which six white is the "product" type wildcard socket, the other four Black is the American standard outlet. These socket component monomers are imported products, regardless of the shape of the plug, are plug and smooth, reliable contact. In the internal circuit, 10 outlets are divided into two groups, the panel marked "with filter" on the border within six sockets can provide purified by filtering the current, the other four outer border white-purpose socket then, without filtering, for those less demanding on power quality using common household appliances.
The purification filter has a maximum operating voltage of AC270V, the maximum operating current of 15A (peak current of 20A), with a load power of 3300W. Reset switch with automatic overload protection circuit, when the load exceeds the sum of the filter can withstand the maximum power, or an external voltage is too high resulting overload, reset switch will automatically pop up the power cut off, then you need to overload troubleshooting , and then press the reset switch on the red button to restore power.
As the manufacturer has taken measures to prevent demolition, it can not be G & W TW-06D of the case open to find out. But back on the past seen a G & W power each purifier product internal structure, may be inferred that this TW-06D will remain the core component of the inductor and the RC low-pass filter consisting of components, and to ensure good performance, or will use high quality components, such as German WIMA polypropylene capacitors and Japan FDK brand cards such as inductors, resistors are high precision metal film 5 ring products, which are already introduced in each of a G & W common on the power clean used.
Be noted that, to get the power to achieve good results purifier, it must be plugged into the correct zero line, phase line (commonly known as FireWire) and ground the outlet; If there is no ground wire (many families in the modified line installed process, construction workers often find it troublesome, lazy and do not install the ground, because the role of ground in most of the time really is not obvious, people feel optional), clean the filter effect will be greatly reduced, so be sure to ensure proper installation of the ground. The ground is a good way to judge is well documented in the manual, users can simply step by step operation.
Theoretically TW-06D can effectively filter out AC line noise and interference, to improve the sound system of sound field width and depth, reducing background noise, sound system, make up the background sound is more quiet, transparent sound more clearly; also enhance the knot strength and position as the accuracy, increase the bass contour sense of sound enthusiasts is one of the necessary equipment; be used for video equipment, the same image can be effectively enhanced color saturation and sharpness, reduced TV in the noise, make the image clearer, more realistic colors.
The actual situation then? In fact the more advanced equipment, a part of any change in response to the more sensitive to agents just sent a set of "esoteric" for the advanced equipment to audition, including AZ-1 digital amplifier, UZ-1 universal player and SZ-1 SACD player, etc., use them to verify the effect of TW-06D is better. The speaker is connected with the still very familiar already heard the B & W Matrix 803.
Start audition, the first signal source and amplifier are inserted into the socket with a filter function, the sound immediately, there were significant changes, the biggest advantage of audio and video become more stable, and can say without the slightest sense of drift instability, The mellow sound sense has also increased, a larger volume can be never too noisy to enjoying the whole, the sound becomes steady throughout the many, some high frequency is relatively little appears to inhibit the flu. Based on past use of the power purifier experience, know that each machine is not necessarily the best use of filtering will listen, the more front-end or usually more sensitive to the power equipment (such as source or tube amp), improvement is more the front.
So then the amplifier into the socket with no filter, just continue to use the filter to the signal source, and then, after listening to one, feel the sound performance is not only calm, and the details of which still retain a clear reproduction of the recording, mixing traces of having deliberately to look or feel clearly visible, open air feeling has not changed, but the space is clearly more convincing picture, audio and video lines clear and bright, the separation of instruments maintain the same degree level. In addition the volume could have been bigger, but also with the fidelity of the volume increase.
These are relatively minor improvements, and improved low-frequency range is relatively large flexibility of the music section with the same volume, the drum skin hit hard when the crisp feeling was not affected, but the big hit after the low-frequency elastic increase, more live percussion interesting, sense of rhythm is more prominent. Another is the frequency of the analytical, the human voice in addition to the original vocal chest resonance, the sound of singing in some of the technology transfer can hear some more first cavity resonance performance of three-dimensional sound levels are significantly and progress.
G & W TW-06D power purification effect is quite good, but ultimately, I want to say is: the effect of power purifier performance significantly or not, and the quality of AC itself has a relationship. If the AC power grid in the presence of contamination is more serious, then purifying the effect of the fairly obvious, like water through a filter, it becomes crystal clear after the same; but the quality is better if the AC itself, then the purification effect may not less obvious, is used to filter tap water filter, before and after filtration surface not much different from the need for users to savor, after a long period of subtle, the once and then remove the cleaner, it may find The effect turned out to be so strong
As we all know, with the rapid development of digital technology, digital appliances and more widely, giving the work and lives of great convenience, but also to the grid disturbance caused by more serious. Daily digital interference of these appliances will not have any adverse effects, but the sound, the sound quality is so stiff. Blurring the background, status is unclear, a more sensitive high-level sound, so sound quality is greatly reduced, using the power filter to improve the sound quality is an indisputable fact. But sometimes used improperly, there will be slower, weakened the shortcomings, so the power supply filter circuit design and materials must be rigorous and reasonable. Filter design has taken into consideration the factors, but also pieces of the filter to minimize the impact on sound quality, to enhance the sound quality.
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A World War Two codebreaking machine has been reconstructed after a seven-year project so it can run in public for the first time.
The Heath Robinson has been restored at The National Museum of Computing in Milton Keynes by a team of six.
The machine was an early attempt to automate code-cracking and, due to its complexity, was named after the illustrator W Heath Robinson.
Phil Hayes, of the museum, said the work was "quite an achievement".
He said it was completed using a hand-drawn circuit diagram along with replica circuits based on 1940s technology.
"It was quite an achievement because all we had was a few photographs and a hand-drawn diagram," said Mr Hayes, the chief engineer on the project.
Mr Hayes worked on the project alongside a team of five volunteers.
The machine, which went into operation at Bletchley Park in June 1943, is acknowledged as the inspiration for Colossus, the world's first programmable computer.
Peter Higginson, a great nephew of W Heath Robinson, was due to attend a ceremony on Saturday to unveil the machine, which is on display at the museum.
The Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, was designed off the back of work to try to improve the Heath Robinson.
Even after the launch of Colossus in 1944, the Heath Robinson continued to develop and was used in tackling messages sent between Hitler and the German High Command.
At the end of World War Two there were two "super Robinsons" in use and another two under development. The machine was operational until the 1950s.
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(Passed) Requiring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to provide notice and an opportunity for a Medicaid fair hearing to specified applicants and recipients of Developmental Disabilities Administration Medicaid waiver services; etc.
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When Tana Seaford of Westminster, California, took Olivia the dog on a sleepover at Best Friends, she had a lot of fun making a new friend. But what she didn't know was that while Olivia wasn't quite the one for her, she was about to lead her to the dog who was!
Imagine Tana's surprise when, for a moment, she thought she'd bumped into Olivia again the very next day at a local restaurant. At second glance, she realized the pit bull terrier dog wasn't Olivia. There were just a lot of similarities, enough to grab Tana's attention. Funny thing, though, this new girl was also a Best Friends dog on a sleepover. Tana was intrigued and wanted to get to know the new dog, Whitney, a bit better. So she learned from the four gals who were entertaining Whitney for the evening that they'd be bringing her back to the sanctuary the next day.
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We love our lives in this big messy city of Bangkok. The dining and drinking scene is fantastic, and there are always awesome things to do. But the crowds and chaos can also be intolerable.
When you've had enough, and are starting to get migraines or panic attacks, a change of scenery or pursuing activities that let your mind escape for a short while can be a great idea. Thailand Bloggers has sorted out some of the coolest things to do in Bangkok to help you find your inner peace, and to get your mental and physical state back on track.
Things we see, hear, smell and taste on a daily basis can be stressful and even detrimental to our well-being. Therefore, being in a sensorydeprived state seems to be the perfect antidote for coping with stress. Bangkok Float Center has floating pods containing highly-concentrated Epsom salt solution that's said to be 40 times denser than sea water. Submerging yourself into this water allows your body to be in a state of buoyancy and weightlessness similar to an astronaut floating in outer space. The floating tank is designed to be sound- and light-proof so you're protected from distraction, and both your body and mind can shift to a level of ultra-deep relaxation. The Epsom salt solution also contains 600 kilograms of magnesium sulfate, which has been proven to have a role in reducing stress. According to a research conducted by Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, the substance, when absorbed through the skin, can reduce the level of cortisol—the hormone that causes stress and depression—in the brain. In effect, floating relaxes your brain and gets you ready for what is yet to come.
Meditation sounds like the easiest way to find inner peace—simply close your eyes and free your mind. But perhaps it's easier said than done. There are too many distractions around us that regularly obstruct the peace-seeking process. Probably the best way to get yourself in the proper state of mind for meditation is to join other like-minded students at a meditation center, one of which is situated right in the heart of the city. Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Center offers meditation classes led by English-speaking certified instructors who are trained in the teachings of Shambhala Buddhism. The center also hosts a book club-style group where participants discuss Buddhism-related topics and exchange stories on their meditation experiences. Classes are provided free of charge, but a donation is recommended. If you'd rather meditate in a temple, head to Wat Mahathat near the Grand Palace where Vipassana meditation sessions are conducted by English-speaking monks three times a day, ending with a Dhamma talk at 8 pm.
Getting to Bang Krachao, also called Bangkok's Green Lung, takes a bit of a trek. The small island is located on the Chao Phraya River in the territory of Samut Prakan, and requires a BTS ride to the Bangna station, a brief taxi ride to the pier, and a boat ride to cross the river. (Or you can just take a car and drive.) But all the worries and stresses melt away once you get there. You can rent a bicycle and explore trails lined with lush greenery, or check out attractions like Sri Nakhon Khuen Khan Park, which is the perfect spot for birdwatchers and dendrophiles. If you'd like to spend a night in Bang Krachao, head to Bangkok Tree House, a modern, eco-friendly, 11-room lodge surrounded by nature. Don't forget to check out Hiddenwoods, a new café that offers a charming view of the river.
There's nothing more euphoric for a bibliophile than getting engrossed in a book surrounded by the sound of silence at a library. Bangkok is luckily blessed with a number of new libraries with an impressive collection of both Thai and foreign-language tomes. For art and designfocused books, head to TCDC Resource Center in Charoenkrung (don't forget to check out the cutting-edge exhibitions). For reading tables with magnificent views, head to the Bank of Thailand Learning Center Library, which has more than 30,000 books and access to more than 7,000 digital archives from libraries around the world.
It has been proven that horse-riding and spending time with horses can contribute to reducing stress and anxiety. According to a research published in The American Psychological Association's Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, people who frequently spend time with horses are shown to have low levels of cortisol or stress hormones. Moreover, horse-riding is a good way to practice concentration. You don't even have to travel out-of-town for horse-riding lessons. A number of institutions in Bangkok actually provides equestrian lessons, such as Checkmate Horse Club, which offers a basic horse-riding program, and Golden Horse-Riding Club, which focuses on dressage riding, a discipline that emphasizes harmonious communication between riders and horses. For riding arenas in the city center, try the Royal Guard Horse Riding Club, which is neatly situated next to BTS Sanam Pao Station.
Drinking wine and doing yoga may seem like two incompatible things, but they actually share one thing in common—they're both proven to relieve stress. Yoga is a mind-body practice that helps fight stress and build focus through controlled breathing and a series of postures. Likewise, wine, especially the red variety, contains a compound called resveratrol, which triggers the stress-response gene. Brew Yoga Thailand has combined these two stress fighters by occasionally hosting wine yoga, an activity that combines wine-tasting with sommeliers with yoga practice. At its latest session at Vanilla Sky at Compass SkyView Hotel (in partnership with Time Out, ahem), participants found out how bringing wines and downward dogs together can benefit the mind, body and soul. Keep checking Brew Yoga and Time Out Bangkok Facebook page for the next boozy yoga events.
Famous among Hollywood A-listers, IV infusion therapy, which entails transporting a highly-concentrated serum into the bloodstream, is proven to be best way for the body to take in vitamins and nutrients due to higher and faster absorption. IV Lyfe clinic provides four kinds of treatments to cater to different needs, including Recovery IV. Designed for patients suffering from fatigue brought about by stress, too many late nights and too much alcohol consumption, the therapy involves the injection of watersoluble vitamin B complex and vitamin C into the bloodstream to boost both the body and mind.
Take it from the Japanese. Dipping yourself in a hot spring bath (aka onsen) comes with great health benefits, such as better blood circulation and less sleepless nights. Leading spa and wellness giant Panpuri has launched a one-stop spa experience in Gaysorn Village, and it includes the ultimate onsen experience. The spa sanctuary boasts public and private chambers equipped with a series of hot spring pools designed by Shanghai-based onsen expert A-Asterix. What sets this place apart from other bath houses in town are the magnificent views of Bangkok's skyline afforded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Panpuri also offers yoga classes, as well as special sessions led by guest yogis.
You don't have to travel to a seaside resort town to go sailing. Located next to Rama IX Park, Nong Bon Water Sports Center is an aquatic playground for those interested in kayaking, windsurfing and sailing. Newbies can learn the basics of sailing in introductory classes conducted in Thai twice daily, while more advanced visitors can rent out boards and gear and head out to the lake at their own liberty. Membership is required to use the equipment, but it costs only B40 per year. (Make sure you bring your photo ID or passport to sign up.) Jogging or biking around the lake are also great choices for a relaxing evening.
They're not only cute, but canines have been proven to bring therapeutic magic, and a sense of affection and comfort to those who pet them. If you don't own a dog, you can visit one of the many dog cafés in the city. Big Dog Café in Huay Kwang has more than 1 large-sized canines, some of which have been trained to treat depression and anxiety—they can sense if people are stressed or sad and respond more sensitively to them. The dogs are let out to play with customers five times a day. You can also buy food and feed them.


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Preventing Fossil Fuel Companies from Charging Fees to Consumers
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Maryland State Delegate David Fraiser-Hidalgo from District 15 joins Jill Horner to discuss the need for the State of Maryland to pass legislation to prevent fossil fuel companies from passing any pollution fees along to consumers.
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Patricia Teffenhart, New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, explains how New Jersey's sexual violence programs continue to operate during the pandemic, but have changed the way they deliver services due to COVID-19. Patricia also shares what these changes mean in working to support survivors. Recorded January 6, 2021.
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Nelly Jimenez, Executive Director & CEO, ACLAMO Family Centers, discusses how Latinos face disproportionately high COVID-19 mortality rates compared to whites, and also how the pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economic well-being of Latino families. Nelly, also discusses her organization's expanded work to assist Latino families during the pandemic. Recorded January 6, 2021.
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Ginny Hill, CEO, Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey discusses how an all-girl environment can help girls to be more confident and courageous. Ginny also explains how their programs, both virtual and in person, prepare girls for leadership in life. Recorded January 6, 2021.
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Danny Sulpizio, Board President, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity, explains how their program helps families achieve the dream of homeownership in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. Recorded January 6, 2021.
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describe('Honorable Challenger', function() {
    integration(function() {
        describe('Honorable Challenger\'s ability', function() {
            beforeEach(function() {
                this.setupTest({
                    phase: 'conflict',
                    player1: {
                        inPlay: ['honorable-challenger']
                    },
                    player2: {
                        inPlay: ['mirumoto-raitsugu', 'doomed-shugenja', 'togashi-initiate']
                    }
                });
                this.honorableChallenger = this.player1.findCardByName('honorable-challenger');
                this.mirumotoRaitsugu = this.player2.findCardByName('mirumoto-raitsugu');
                this.doomedShugenja = this.player2.findCardByName('doomed-shugenja');
                this.togashiInitiate = this.player2.findCardByName('togashi-initiate');
            });

            it('should not be able to be triggered outside of a conflict', function() {
                expect(this.player1).toHavePrompt('Action Window');
                this.player1.clickCard(this.honorableChallenger);
                expect(this.player1).toHavePrompt('Action Window');
            });

            it('should prompt to target a participating character', function() {
                this.noMoreActions();
                this.initiateConflict({
                    attackers: [this.honorableChallenger],
                    defenders: [this.mirumotoRaitsugu, this.doomedShugenja],
                    type: 'political'
                });
                this.player2.pass();
                this.player1.clickCard(this.honorableChallenger);
                expect(this.player1).toHavePrompt('Honorable Challenger');
                expect(this.player1).toBeAbleToSelect(this.mirumotoRaitsugu);
                expect(this.player1).toBeAbleToSelect(this.doomedShugenja);
                expect(this.player1).not.toBeAbleToSelect(this.togashiInitiate);
            });

            it('should not bow the winner of the duel as the result of the conflict resolution', function() {
                this.noMoreActions();
                this.initiateConflict({
                    attackers: [this.honorableChallenger],
                    defenders: [this.mirumotoRaitsugu, this.doomedShugenja],
                    type: 'political'
                });
                this.player2.pass();
                this.player1.clickCard(this.honorableChallenger);
                this.player1.clickCard(this.mirumotoRaitsugu);
                this.player1.clickPrompt('1');
                this.player2.clickPrompt('5');
                this.noMoreActions();
                expect(this.player1).toHavePrompt('Action Window');
                expect(this.honorableChallenger.bowed).toBe(true);
                expect(this.mirumotoRaitsugu.bowed).toBe(false);
                expect(this.doomedShugenja.bowed).toBe(true);
            });

            it('should still bow the winner of the duel as the result of other conflict resolutions', function() {
                this.noMoreActions();
                this.initiateConflict({
                    attackers: [this.honorableChallenger],
                    defenders: [this.mirumotoRaitsugu, this.doomedShugenja],
                    type: 'military'
                });
                this.player2.pass();
                this.player1.clickCard(this.honorableChallenger);
                this.player1.clickCard(this.mirumotoRaitsugu);
                this.player1.clickPrompt('5');
                this.player2.clickPrompt('1');
                this.noMoreActions();
                expect(this.player1).toHavePrompt('Action Window');
                expect(this.honorableChallenger.bowed).toBe(false);
                expect(this.mirumotoRaitsugu.bowed).toBe(true);
                expect(this.doomedShugenja.bowed).toBe(true);
                this.noMoreActions();
                this.initiateConflict({
                    attackers: [this.togashiInitiate],
                    defenders: [this.honorableChallenger],
                    ring: 'void'
                });
                this.noMoreActions();
                expect(this.honorableChallenger.bowed).toBe(true);
            });
        });
    });
});

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Meet Queue: The Comedy Chameleon You Didn't Know You Already Knew, T.J. Miller
By Kayla Cobb Twitter @kaylcobb Feb 22, 2016 at 5:00pm
So far, Deadpool has been dominating at the box office and is looking to be one of the most profitable R-rated hits of all time. Pretty impressive for a superhero who is just as likely to draw cartoons as he is to beat up baddies. Everyone has been focusing on Ryan Reynolds' vulgar portrayal of the spandex-clad anti-hero, but today we're turning our sights on an equally funny force behind Marvel's Deadpool — T.J. Miller.
Miller plays a bartender and Deadpool's best friend, Weasel. It's a role that doesn't have any of Deadpool's kill shots but is packed with oddly grounding one-liners. You've probably seen (or heard) Miller in the background of some major projects, but Deadpool is the first mainstream hit that has given Miller a substantial amount of exposure. Consider this your rom-com "meet cute" to Miller's earlier work. However, instead of ending in a romantic kiss in the rain, Miller's filmography leads to disturbing testicle jokes. Read away, and get ready to put a name to some of your favorite comedy moments.
What happens when a giant creature the size of skyscraper starts attacking New York City? Chaos and destruction. Whether you hated and were slightly nauseated by this J. J. Abrams found footage flick or loved it, shaky camera and all, I think we can all agree that T.J. Miller's Hudd added some much needed humor into this often too-serious thriller. This monster flick was Miller's first screen debut, and it's a pretty impressive debut at that.
[Where to stream Cloverfield]
After a couple of shorts and failed shows (I'm still sad that Carpoolers was never given a second season), Miller found his stride voice acting. His first role was in Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon, where he was the voice of Tuffnut, the male trouble-making twin. Miller continues to provide the voice of Tuffnut, which, as we've covered before, is part of the reason that makes the How to Train Your Dragon universe so great. Later, Miller became the voice of superhero and mascot Fred in Big Hero 6 and Robbie in Gravity Falls.
[Where to stream How to Train Your Dragon]
This Is Not Happening, "T.J. Miller Has a Seizure" (2013)
From Get Him to the Greek to Transformers: Age of Extinction, Miller has been in the background of several big blockbusters, but the best way to learn any comedian's style is to listen to their standup. This is where Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening comes in. The storytelling show focuses on the worst moments from very funny people, and in his 13-minute set, Miller talks about — you guessed it — having a seizure. The set is blends a dark story with Miller's over-the-top, smart, and often silly style.
[Where to stream This Is Not Happening]
Photo: HBO/Everett Collection
Silicon Valley (2014 – 2015)
This is where you probably know Miller best, especially if you're a big fan of HBO originals. In this comedy about startup culture, Miller plays the super confident and successful entrepreneur Erlich Bachman. There are a lot of things to love about this tech obsessed series, and a lot of that love can be traced to Miller's character. In the ever-changing world of startup culture, stoner Bachman constantly swings from being the voice of reason to hitting small bullying children. This series shows off Miller's straight-faced comedic range well.
[Where to stream Silicon Valley]
Since its Presidents' Day weekend release, Deadpool has dominated the box office. So far, the movie has made over $491.1 million globally and is looking to be one of the most profitable R-rated movies of all time. Everyone is rightfully talking about Ryan Reynolds' performance as the vulgar, meta, and violent Deadpool, but some attention needs to be paid to this superhero's sidekicks — Weasel (Miller) and Blind Al (Leslie Uggams). Weasel is Wade Wilson's alleged best friend — alleged because when we first meet Weasel, he's betting that Wade will die. Some of the funniest moments in the movie come from Reynolds and Miller bouncing off each other, but Miller is more than just comic relief. His character provides a grounding anchor to Deadpool's weird and violent world and past. But be warned — this movie slips into being vulgar for vulgarity's sake. If that's not your cup of tea, skip it. Otherwise, have fun.
Deadpool is in theaters now.
Photos: Everett Collection, HBO
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Q: Django Edit Listing Form Not Updating I have a listing system on my website and am currently creating a page which allows the user to edit their listing, I've got most of it working however I am stuck on saving their updated form. Currently if they save the edited form rather than updating the model it creates a whole new listing entry and still leaves the old one there. If anyone could please look at my code that would be great.
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@login_required(redirect_field_name='login')
def editlisting(request, pk):

    post = JobListing.objects.get(pk=pk)

    if str(request.user) != str(post.user):
        return redirect("index")

    if request.method == "POST":
        print("test")
        form = JobListingForm(request.POST, instance=post)

        if form.is_valid():
            profile = form.save(commit=False)
            profile.user = request.user
            profile.save()
            return redirect('index')

    else:
        print("else")
        form = JobListingForm(instance=post)

    context = {
        "form": form
    }

    return render(request, "editlisting.html", context)

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class JobListing(models.Model):

    region_choice = (
        ('1', 'Auckland'),
        ('2', 'Wellington'),
        ('3', 'Christchurch')
    )
    industry_choice = (
        ('1', 'Accounting'),
        ('2', 'Agriculture, fishing & forestry'),
        ('3', 'Automotive'),
        ('4', 'Banking, finance & insurance'),
        ('5', 'Construction & Architecture'),
        ('6', 'Customer service'),
    )
    employment_type_choice = (
        ('1', 'Full Time'),
        ('2', 'Part Time'),
        ('3', 'One-off'),
        ('4', 'Other')
    )

    user = models.CharField(max_length=50)
    job_title = models.CharField(max_length=30)
    business_name = models.CharField(max_length=50)
    pay_rate = models.FloatField()
    employment_type = models.CharField(max_length=10, choices=employment_type_choice)
    job_description = models.CharField(max_length=2000)
    business_address_region = models.CharField(max_length=50, choices=region_choice)
    business_address_suburb = models.CharField(max_length=50)
    business_industry = models.CharField(max_length=50, choices=industry_choice)
    contact_method = models.CharField(max_length=50)
    active_listing = models.BooleanField(default=True)

    class Meta:
        verbose_name = 'Job Listing'

    def __unicode__(self):
        return "%s" % self.business_name

Piece of code from my registration app which could be affecting it?
def signup(self, request, user):
    SignUpProfile.objects.create(
        user=user,
        account_type=self.cleaned_data['account_type'],
        contact_number=self.cleaned_data['contact_number']
    )

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class JobListingForm(forms.ModelForm):

    class Meta:
        model = JobListing
        fields = ['job_title', 'business_name', 'pay_rate', 'employment_type', 'job_description', 'business_address_region',
            'business_address_suburb', 'business_industry', 'contact_method']
        widgets = {
            'job_title': forms.TextInput(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true', 'placeholder': 'Job Title'}),
            'business_name': forms.TextInput(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true', 'placeholder': 'Name of Business'}),
            'pay_rate': forms.NumberInput(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true', 'placeholder': 'Hourly Rate or One Off Amount'}),
            'employment_type': forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true'}),
            'job_description': forms.Textarea(attrs={'class': 'form-textarea', 'required': 'true',
                'placeholder': 'Tell us additional information about your job listing e.g. Times, Business Info, Number of positions etc. (2000 Character Limit)'}),
            'business_address_region': forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true'}),
            'business_address_suburb': forms.TextInput(attrs={'class': 'form-input', 'required': 'true', 'placeholder': 'Business Suburb'}),
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Tag Archives: March Madness
Shout! Factory TV To Air Super Sentai Madness Tournament
Courtesy: Shout! Factory
March Madness is back again, but it's not the month's only tournament.
Officials with Shout! Factory announced Thursday, that it will launch the Super Sentai Madness tournament March 23. The "tournament" will feature a livestream of Super Sentai episodes and will feature appearances by Power Rangers stars Karan Ashley (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers) and Andrew Meadows (Power Rangers Hyperforce). Brian Ward will host the event.
The event will livestream via Shout! Factory's live service, its official Twitch channel and its official Pluto TV channel. The tournament culminates April 7. Audiences will be able to vote for their favorite villains throughout the course of the tournament.
The trailer for the upcoming tournament is streaming online here.
More information on the upcoming Super Sentai tournament is available online now along with information on Shout! Factory's titles at:
Website: http://www.shoutfactory.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shoutfactoryofficial
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShoutFactory
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Tipoff Times Announced For 2017 Final Four Matchups
Courtesy: CBS Sports/Turner Sports
The big dance is almost over.
CBS Sports officials have announced the Final Four tipoff times for the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball Championship. The semi-final round of this year's tournament begins April 1 at 6:09 p.m. as South Carolina faces off against Gonzaga. North Carolina and Oregon follow approximately 40 minutes after the Gamecocks and Bulldogs wrap their game.
Pre-game coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on At the Final Four presented by Infiniti. The Final Four Show follows at 4 p.m. ET. Ernie Johnson will anchor CBS Sports' studio coverage for Saturday's semi-finals and for the National Championship on Monday, April 3.
Greg Gumbel will anchor At the Final Four presented by Infiniti. He will be joined by analysts Steve Smith and Seth Davis for additional commentary.
Ernie Johnson will anchor CBS' The Final Four Show studio broadcast on Saturday. He will be joined by NBA Charles Barkley, Clark Kellogg and Kenny Smith for additional commentary during the broadcast. Johnson will also anchor CBS' studio coverage for the network's National Championship broadcast on Monday.
More information on CBS' NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball Championship coverage is available online now at:
Website: http://www.cbssports.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSports
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBSSports
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CBS Sports, Turner Sports Announce More Round One, Round Two Tip-Off Times
Courtesy: Turner Sports
Tip-off times for the second round of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball Championship Tournament have been announced.
CBS Sports and Turner Sports have revealed the start times for their coverage of second round games in this year's tournament. They include the tip-off times for the last of the Round One games today.
Round One wraps today beginning at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS as Michigan and Oklahoma State hit the hardwood live from Indianapolis. Baylor and New Mexico State tip off at 12:45 p.m. ET on truTV live from Tulsa, while Arkansas and Seton Hall face off live from Greenville, SC. TBS will carry coverage of Oregon and Iona at 2 p.m.
More games are scheduled for each network on the afternoon and evening slate. The networks' evening Round One coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. as Kansas and UC Davis go toe-to-toe. Round One wraps with a concession game between UCLA and Kent State late tonight.
Round Two coverage begins Saturday at 12:10 on CBS as Notre Dame and West Virginia face off live from Buffalo. Willanova and Wisconsin follow that game. CBS will also carry the first of Round Two's afternoon games as Gonzaga takes on Northwestern live from Salt Lake City.
Turner Sports' Round Two coverage begins with coverage of Florida State and Xavier beginning at 6:10 p.m. live from Orlando on TNT. Butler and Middle Tennessee State will play live from Milwaukee beginning at 7:10 p.m. on TBS. The rest of the night's games will be spread across CBS and Turner Sports' networks.
More information on CBS Sports' coverage of the tournament is available online now along with all of the organization's news at:
More information on Turner Sports' coverage of the tournament is available online now along with all of the organization's news at:
Facebook: http://www.turnerbroadcasting.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TurnerSportsPR
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CBS Sports, Turner Sports Partner Again For 2017 March Madness Coverage
Posted on March 7, 2017 by philspicks
CBS Sports and Turner Sports have announced their broadcast schedules for the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball Championship tournament.
The networks will launch their coverage of the annual tournament with a live broadcast of Selection Sunday on CBS this Sunday, March 12. The annual tournament kickoff show will air from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Greg Gumbel will anchor CBS' Selection Sunday broadcast He will be joined by analysts Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis for additional commentary live from CBS Studios in New York. Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith will provide commentary from Turner Studios in Atlanta, Ga.
Following the broadcast, the networks will partner to carry full coverage of the tournament's games, airing a total 67 games throughout the month. Those games will be broadcast on CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV.
Regional Final games will be split between TBS and CBS. TBS will carry Regional Final games on March 25 while CBS will carry Regional Final games on March 26. CBS will carry the Final Four semi-final matchups Saturday, April 1 and the National Championship on Monday, April 3.
Those that won't be near a television during the games' broadcasts won't have to worry about missing out on all of the action. Every game will be simulcast live online via NCAA March Madness Live.
The full schedule for the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball Championship tournament is available online now at http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-03-01/march-madness-dates-schedule-times-key-numbers-2017-ncaa.
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ESPN Announces Broadcast Site For Feb. 4 'CGD' Broadcast
Posted on January 29, 2017 by philspicks
ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm will air live from Gainesville, Fla next Saturday.
The program will air live at 11 a.m. on ESPN from the site of the Saturday Primetime presented by AT&T matchup pitting No. 4 Kentucky against No. 25 Florida. Game coverage begins at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN.
Saturday night's Top 25 showdown will be preceded by a late edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm at 8 p.m. EST. Rece Davis will anchor the broadcast and will be joined at the desk by analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams.
Bilas will be part of the broadcast team for the Wildcats/Gators game. He will join Dan Shulman and reporter Maria Taylor for the call of the game.
More information on ESPN's college basketball coverage is available online now along with all of the latest college basketball headlines at:
Website: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ESPNCBB
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ESPNCBB
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ESPN's College GameDay To Air Live From Wichita State For The First Time February 28th
Posted on February 21, 2015 by philspicks
Next Saturday's broadcast of ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm is another big one for the Worldwide Leader in Sports.
Next Saturday, ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm will broadcast live from the campus of Wichita State. The broadcast will marks the first time ever that College GameDay Covered by State Farm will have ever broadcast live from the university's campus. Saturday morning's edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm will kick off live at 10am ET on ESPNU and will continue at 11am on ESPN. It will precede the matchup of No. 13 Wichita State ad No. 11 Northern Iowa. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 2pm ET.
The eveing edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm will come live at 4pm ET on ESPN. It will come live from Lawrence, Kansas ahead of No. 8 Kansas taking on Texas. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 5pm ET. Saturday evening's broadcast from Lawrence marks the sixth time since 2005 that College GameDay Covered by State Farm has broadcast live from the University of Kasas. The last time that it originated from Lawrence, Kansas was 2013.
Stephen A. Smith will appear alongside host Rece Davis and analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg, and Jay Williams for the A.M. edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm. Once they finish with the morning edition, Davis and company will pack up and head to Lawrence for the evening edition. Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas will have the call for the Jayhawks-Longhorns game while Rich Hollenberg, Seth Greenberg, and Mark Adams will have the mic for the matchup of the Shockers and Panthers. Shannon Spake will be on the sidelines for the Kansas-Texas game.
All customers with access to ESPN3 will be able to watch that game with ESPN3 Surround featuring in-arena natural sound and exclusive views from high above the rim at each end of the court.
More information on next Saturdays' broadcasts of College GameDay Covered by State Farm and all of the ESPN networks' college basketball coverage is available online at:
Website: https://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNCBB
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ESPN's College GameDay Hits The Hardwood In Arizona February 21st
ESPN's live coverage of the 2014 – 2015 college basketball season continues next Saturday, February 21st live from Tucson, Arizona.
The Worldwide Leader in Sports' live college basketball pre-game and post-game show, College GameDay Covered by State Farm will come live from Tucson, Arizona and the campus of Arizona University next Saturday, February 21st. The broadcast comes ahead of the matchup of the Wildcats and Bruins on ESPN's Saturday Primetime Presented by DIRECTV. Tipoff is scheduled for 9pm ET. ESPN's GameDay coverage kicks off at 10am ET on ESPNU. It continues live at 11am ET on ESPN. An evening edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm will air at 6pm ET on ESPN. That broadcast comes ahead of a matchup of the #1 Kentucky Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 7pm ET.
Fans with access to ESPN3 will be able to watch the Arizona-UCLA game with ESPN3 Surround. It features in-arena natural sound and camera views that include above-the-rim shots at each end of the court.
Next Saturday's broadcast of College GameDay Covered by State Farm will be the show's second appearance in Tucson. Its first appearance was in 2012. It will also be the fifth time that UCLA will have appeared as part of the Saturday Primetime game at GameDay.
Rece Davis will helm Saturday's edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm. Davis will be joined by analyst Jay Bilas on-site. They will be joined by first-year analysts on College GameDay Covered by State Farm Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams. Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas will have the call for the Arizona-UCLA game. Reporter Shannon Spake will have all of the latest on the game from the sidelines as well as all of the latest college basketball news.
More information on Saturday's broadcast of College GameDay Covered by State Farm and all of the latest college basketball news is available online at:
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President Obama To Appear On The Herd With Colin Cowherd This Morning
Courtesy: ESPN/ESPN Radio
ESPN's Colin Cowherd will play host to the Commander in Chief this morning.
President Barack Obama will make a special appearance on ESPN Radio's The Herd with Colin Cowherd this morning at 11am ET/8am PT. The broadcast will be simulcast on ESPNU. President Obama will discuss his bracket for this year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, paying college athletes, and "one and done" in college basketball.
President Obama filled out his bracket predictions for both the Men's and Women's NCAA Division I Basketball tournaments in an ESPN exclusive this week. He was joined by ESPN's Andy Katz and Rebecca Lobo for the exclusive. President Obama has Arizona, Florida, Louisville, and Michigan State in the Men's Final Four with Michigan State winning it all. On the women's side, President Obama chose Connecticut, Louisville, Notre Dame, and Stanford making it to the Final Four.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd airs M – F from 10am – 1pm ET on ESPN Radio, espnradio.com, the ESPN Radio app, Sirius XM, and is simulcast on ESPNU.
More information on today's broadcast is available online at http://www.facebook.com/ESPNTheHerd and http://espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=theherd. To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and "Like" it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil's Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.
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ESPN Breaks New Ground With 2012-2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Coverage
Good news for ESPN. The networks' coverage of the 2012-2013 college basketball regular season was its most viewed ever. ESPN averaged nearly 1.4 million viewers over the course of 135 games. To be precise, it averaged 1,370,000 viewers. That passes the network's previous record of 1,353,000 viewers over 130 telecasts during the 2011-2012 Season. It pulled in a 1.1 coverage rating for both seasons. Along with this new honor, ESPN also pulled in the season's three largest audiences for a college basketball game on the network over the course of only a month. The first of those games was then #3 Indiana taking down #1 Michigan on February 2nd. The game was the best for the network. It brought in an average of 4,035,000 viewers, a 2.9 rating and 2,867,000 households. The second of the network's best games was the February 19th game in which then #1 Indiana defeated #4 Michigan State. This game brought ESPN its second largest audience of the season, with an average of 3,733,000 viewers, a 2.7 coverage rating and 2,677,000 households. The third of the network's highest rated games was the March 2nd matchup between then #3 Duke defeating #5 Miami 79-76. The game averaged 3,416,000 viewers, a 2.5 coverage rating and 2,459,000 households.
In all, ESPN and its network of stations averaged a total of 508,000 viewers for its full slate of 602 games throughout its 2012-2013 season. It marked the most extensive coverage of men's basketball on television this season and more than any other networks combined pointing out yet again why ESPN is the sports leader.
One extra interesting note: Louisville was the highest-rated metered market for the network's 2012-2013 regular season coverage. It pulled in an average 4.5 rating. Greensboro came in second for the second straight year with a 3.1 rating. A full listing of the top rated cities is available below.
Top 25 Markets for 2012-13 Top 25 Markets for 2011-12
No. 1 Louisville: 4.5 rating No. 1 Louisville: 4.5 rating
No. 2 Greensboro: 3.1 rating No. 2 Greensboro: 3.5 rating
No. 3 Raleigh-Durham: 3.0 rating No. 3 Kansas City: 2.8 rating
No. 4 Indianapolis: 2.9 rating No. 4 Columbus: 2.7 rating
No. 5 Kansas City: 2.7 rating Raleigh-Durham 2.7 rating
No. 6 Cincinnati: 2.1 rating No. 6 Charlotte: 2.3 rating
Columbus: 2.1 rating No. 7 Cincinnati: 2.1 rating
No. 8 Dayton: 2.0 rating No. 8 Dayton: 2.0 rating
No. 9 Charlotte: 1.8 rating No. 9 Indianapolis: 1.8 rating
No. 10 Knoxville: 1.7 rating Knoxville: 1.8 rating
Nashville: 1.7 rating No. 11 Memphis: 1.6 rating
No. 12 Detroit: 1.6 rating Nashville: 1.6 rating
No. 13 Birmingham: 1.5 rating No. 13 Greenville: 1.5 rating
No. 14 Memphis: 1.3 rating No. 14 Cleveland: 1.4 rating
Hartford & New Haven: 1.3 rating Birmingham: 1.4 rating
Greenville: 1.3 rating Las Vegas: 1.4 rating
Cleveland: 1.3 rating No. 17 Norfolk: 1.2 rating
Norfolk: 1.3 rating Hartford and New Haven: 1.2 rating
St. Louis: 1.3 rating St. Louis: 1.2 rating
No. 20 Richmond: 1.2 rating No. 20 Fort Myers: 1.1 rating
Las Vegas: 1.2 rating Atlanta: 1.1 rating
No. 22 Fort Myers: 1.1 rating Richmond: 1.1 rating
Milwaukee: 1.1 rating No. 23 Pittsburgh: 1.0 rating
No. 24 Baltimore: 1.0 rating Detroit: 1.0 rating
Tulsa: 1.0 rating Oklahoma City: 1.0 rating
Atlanta: 1.0 rating Jacksonville: 1.0 rating
Oklahoma City: 1.0 rating Tulsa: 1.0 rating
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ESPN Celebrating March Madness With New 30 for 30 Film
March is the favorite time of year for college basketball fans. Every March, college basketball fans across the country celebrate the annual NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, otherwise known as "March Madness." "March Madness" is upon us once again. This Sunday, March 17th marks the beginning of the "madness." It's selection Sunday. The next week is the start of the tournament. In celebration of the annual tournament, ESPN is giving college basketball fans a little post-Selection Sunday treat. The Sports Leader will air a very special new addition to its series of 30 for 30 film series titled, "Survive and Advance."
"Survive and Advance" follows the unlikely story of the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball team. It was under the direction of then coach Jim Valvano that the team became that year's Cinderella story. It follows the team through the good, the great, and the ugly. This is an excellent way to both wind down after a big day, and get even more excited for the tournament. It opens with the members of the team—now older—getting together, remembering that incredible year. From there, ESPN and director Jonathan Hock pull from the vaults, the games that illustrated the team's meteoric rise that season. The games are expertly set alongside interviews with team members and friends (including rival coaches Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski). While the two were rivals of each other and rivals to Coach Valvano, they share their own happy memories of that tournament and of Coach Valvano. There won't be a dry eye in the house after hearing the memories in question.
College basketball fans will be moved by the memories shared as they are memories not just of the tournament that season, but of the man that led the Wolfpack. For those that might not know, for all the team's success that season, it suddenly had a Goliath of a challenge to face when it was announced that Coach Valvano had been diagnosed with cancer. The second half of "Survive and Advance" balances the team's highs and lows just as expertly as the mix of games and interviews in its first half. One of the most emotional moments of the documentary's second half is Coach Valvano's now famous speech at the ESPY Awards. It's one of so many moments that will leave even the strongest of viewers moved to tears. Whether one bleeds light blue, dark blue, red and white, purple and gold, whatever the case may be, this moment was an integral part to the overall presentation. And it will leave any viewer moved. Both ESPN and [Jonathan] Hock are to be commended for making sure this memory was shared.
Even through facing the challenge of cancer and later an academic scandal, fans see the determination of Coach Valvano and the entire Wolfpack squad right to the NCAA Championship and beyond in the second half of "Survive and Advance." Highlights of the now legendary game are included, bringing back fond memories for Wolfpack fans and college basketball fans in general of all ages. Viewers are taken through the matchup between Houston and NC State, right to its end through both the game's footage and interviews with members of that year's team. Of course the story doesn't end there. Viewers are also taken through the academic scandal that followed and Coach Valvano's eventual return for the 10th anniversary of the team's title run and Jimmy V's untimely passing. In those final moments of this near two hour documentary, viewers finally see why "Survive and Advance" was a perfect choice for its title. Just as Coach K said of him, he might have died, but his spirit didn't. He might not have beaten cancer, but his legacy and that of the 1983 Wolfpack squad has survived to this day. And it will indeed advance.
"Survive and Advance" airs this Sunday night at 9pm on ESPN. To get more information on "Survive and Advance" and any other documentary in ESPN's 30 for 30 series, go online to http://www.facebook.com/espn30for30 and http://www.espn.com/30for30.
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First I did Buttermilk biscuits. They're just flour, butter, buttermilk and goats milk.
Yes, it's a somewhat sticky dough so flour is a must.
Those brown spots are the bits of goats milk that splattered. And why I use parchment paper.
And then I got an email from the New York Times to a recipe on their Cooking page for a Gruyere cheese puff.
Now you know I've sung the glory of Gruyere. I say it's what Swiss cheese wishes it could be.
The recipe reminds me of the one for Dutch Baby, or even popovers. It uses eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper and 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese. It's awesome.
Did that one in the cast iron pan. Buttered the pan up and it didn't even stick – just wiped the pan out with paper towels. That's why I love cast iron.
Glad to see you use goat milk. I use nothing else – for all milk.
Yeah a few months ago a friend had recommended it. We thought it might be gamy but then I tasted it and it is just like cows milk. So granted a quart is pretty pricey but worth it.


Starting with the series titled "Boyhood" this retrospective archives over three decades of the works of Roger Ballen.
This project, book and exhibition have been embraced by leaders in the field of green architecture, as well as museum curators and collectors. Images from this series have been exhibited in venues nationally and internationally, from San Francisco to Russia. The photographs selected for this traveling exhibition were featured this fall in Second Nature: A Survey – Photographs by Brad Temkin at the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a supplemental display of images from the Rooftop series at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This traveling exhibition will be available to tour beginning in January of 2016.
Brad Temkin is an award winning Chicago-based photographer who has been documenting human and environmental relationships throughout his career in photography. Widely known for his contemporary landscape images, his work is held in numerous permanent collections, including those of The Art Institute of Chicago; Milwaukee Art Museum; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Akron Art Museum, Ohio; and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago, among others. His images have appeared in such publications as Aperture, Black & White Magazine, TIME Magazine and European Photography. A monograph of Mr. Temkin's work entitled Private Places: Photographs of Chicago Gardens was published in 2005 by Center for American Places. He has been an adjunct professor at Columbia College in Chicago since 1984, and a lecturer and visiting artist at numerous institutions in the United States and abroad. Temkin's second book entitled ROOFTOP published by Radius Books (www.radiusbooks.org) was released in October 2015.


Excerpts - On 31 October 2004, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers from the Anti-Smuggling Team at Coastal Command conducted a routine check on a barge towed by tugboat, from Jambi, Sumatra, loaded with 544 crates declared as containing plywood products.
A search revealed 31 bales of illegal reticulated python (Python reticulatus) and monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) skins hidden amongst the plywood in five of the crates.
These approximately 40,000 pieces of air-dried python and monitor lizard skins had no permits for export and the contraband, estimated at $800,000, was seized. The case was referred to the the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and the captain was charged in court on 2nd November 2004 and fined $5,000 and sentenced to jail for three months for the illegal import of CITES species.
Since February 2004, ICA has referred four major cases involving illegal shipments of CITES species to AVA for investigations. The 4 prosecution cases involved the seizures of a total of 56 metric tonnes of red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) and 6,555 turtle eggs of the marine turtles of the species, Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
In the three cases involving red sandalwood, the offenders were prosecuted and each fined $2,000. The red sandalwood was repatriated to India, country of origin for the wood.
The smuggler of the turtle eggs was fined $5,000 and jailed for 5 months.
So far, a total of 78 illegal wildlife enforcement cases involving smuggling and possession of illegal wildlife (and their parts or products) such as marine turtle eggs, corals, giant clams, seahorses, Asian arowanas, snakes, tarantulas and sandalwood were investigated by AVA this year. Of these, 7 cases were prosecuted, 58 compounded and the remaining 13 were given warnings.