When Does Life Begin for Tax Purposes?
I have written before about what I call "tax myopia" - the tax law's failure to consider insights from other areas of law that would inform the tax debate. (Tax Myopia, 13 Va. Tax Rev. 517 (1994); http://ssrn.com/abstract=799007). One illustration of this theme is how the tax law has ignored insights from other areas of law on perhaps the dominant social issue of our time: when does human life begin? The question was addressed in two tax cases decided over 55 years ago, and then revisited recently.
Although Wilson v. Commissioner, 41 B.T.A. 456 (1940), refused to treat an unborn child as a person for purposes of the income tax dependency exemption, Faulkner v. Commissioner, 41 B.T.A. 875 (1940), treated as unborn child as a person for purposes of the gift tax annual exclusion. The Board of Tax Appeals justified the different results on the ground that the dependency exemption benefitted the parents while the annual exclusion benefitted the unborn child. In subsequent rulings, the Service has rejected this distinction and refused to treat unborn children as persons for both income tax and gift tax purposes. In Cassman v. United States, 31 Fed. Cl. 121 (1994), the Court of Federal Claims recently denied the dependency exemption for an unborn child but accepted the Board's facile distinction permitting unborn children to be treated as persons for tax purposes where they benefit from that treatment. Cassman thus perpetuates the schizophrenic state of the tax law in this area and ignores both basic tax principles and nontax considerations in addressing this pivotal issue.


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UFC chief Dana White claims plans for Floyd Mayweather fight in 2020 collapsed because 'the world imploded'
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Published: 4:15 ET, Jan 12 2021
Updated: 8:45 ET, Jan 12 2021
UFC president Dana White has revealed his plans to stage a fight with Floyd Mayweather collapsed because 'the world imploded.'
Last February, White announced he had a handshake agreement with the former four-weight world champion over a return to the ring.
UFC president Dana White had a handshake agreement with Floyd Mayweather over a return to the ringCredit: Splash News
Dana White says his talks with Floyd Mayweather collapsed because 'the world imploded'Credit: Splash News
But the coronavirus pandemic laid waste to his plans to promote the Money man's latest comeback.
He told ESPN: "The world imploded after we were talking about doing some things together."
After playing a significant role in Conor McGregor's multi-million-pound showdown with Mayweather in August 2017, White had hoped to make serious inroads into the boxing world.
Those plans to take Zuffa Boxing to the next level, however, have seemingly been shelved.
He added: "I'm just focused on running my business right now."
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White's latest comments on a potential venture into boxing echo those he made late last year.
He told TSN: "Never did I say that I was doing anything.
"But I've been looking and kicking the tires of boxing for the last couple of years.
"The reason you've never seen me do anything is because that's how screwed up and broken it is. That's what a mess it is. Yeah, I'm not doing anything anytime soon."
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White further aired his frustration with the state of boxing when asked about Mayweather's upcoming exhibition fight with YouTube star Logan Paul.
He told The Nelk Boys: "When people ask me, 'What's the state of boxing right now?' That's where it's at.
"Didn't that kid get beat up by the (expletive) video game kid from England, and now he's going to fight Floyd Mayweather?"
When pressed for his thoughts on the fight by TSN, the UFC chief said: "The thing has been such a spiral, nose dive for so long, and what they haven't done, is they haven't done got any of that young generation, any of that younger crowd.
"But it'd be crazy to say that these type of fights haven't been popular anyway.
"We were just talking the other day about the Tonya Harding fight when she fought, these celebrity fights that they were doing. I think people are always going to be interested in that type of stuff."
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Is Lady Gaga Launching A Beauty Line? Haus Beauty May Finally Be On Its Way
By Lauren Sharkey
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Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna... The number of celebrities launching their own beauty brands seems to be getting bigger each and every day. Many are incredibly profitable, causing a huge stir IRL and on social media. It's only natural for other A-listers to follow suit. Rumours have existed for some time now that one Stefani Germanotta is working on a top secret project. So is Lady Gaga launching a beauty line or is everyone barking up the wrong tree?
On Feb. 22, 2018, Gaga's company, Ate My Heart Inc., filed a trademark for Haus Beauty. Applications for cosmetics (foundations, lipsticks, eyeliners, eyeshadows, and more), skincare products including cleansers, toners, moisturisers, and body lotions, and fragrances were made.
Since then, Haus Beauty has remained non-existent in the public eye — except for in the form of an Instagram hashtag used by Gaga herself. A website for the brand does exist, but there is currently only the option to sign up to a newsletter. But — and it's a big but — movement seems to be occurring.
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Gaga is planning to launch her beauty line on the famous Las Vegas strip. Sources said that a boutique is set to open in late May next to the Park Theatre at the Park MGM Grand hotel. At the end of 2018, Gaga began an 11-month residency at the very same hotel. (She is reportedly scheduling more shows in December 2019, according to the paper.)
If true, this won't be Gaga's first foray into beauty. In 2009 and 2019, she was the face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign, reports Refinery29. She also notably launched a black fragrance entitled Lady Gaga Fame in 2012.
Fans have already speculated on the contents of the line on Reddit. "I'm looking forward to how innovative and creative she can be!" one wrote. "I'm assuming the packaging will be stunning and really worth collecting. I'm also assuming that it will be an all inclusive brand and there will be something for everyone."
Comparisons to Rihanna's Fenty Beauty have already been made, but another commenter said they expect Gaga to go in the opposite direction. "Very statement, very bold," was their prediction. "I want pigmented eyeshadows, an impressive range of skin shades, long-wear lipstick, and skincare with healthy ingredients. I want it to challenge makeup a little bit because Gaga has always challenged expectations."
I've reached out to Gaga's representative to see whether a launch date or any teeny tiny details can be confirmed. The May timeline could well be accurate, however. In September's 73 Questions interview with Vogue, Gaga said she would unveil her beauty secrets "soon". Fans saw nothing during awards season, but there is another huge event on the horizon.
Along with Serena Williams and Harry Styles, Gaga will be co-chairing the upcoming Met Gala, Vogue reports. And when is that held? On May 6. And what is the theme? Camp: Notes on Fashion.
If fans are correct about the bright and bold angle, what better time and occasion for Gaga to show off her upcoming wares? I can feel another #hausbeauty hashtag coming on.


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> repetition of short pressures.
> for a while but it doesn't seem to work either.
> So, I have to switch my player by using the reset button.
> button to switch off my player ???
> Is it dangerous for my player if I use too much the reset button ?
It sounds to me that the switch is "mostly" bad. When you press on a normal switch it actually goes through multiple open and closed cycles very quickly before setting on closed. This is called switch bounce and is normal. All electronic devices are designed to realize that switches do this and eliminate any problems of assuming you're pressing the switch many times really quickly by reading when the switch closes (pressed) for the first bounce and ignores any other signals for a few microseconds while waiting for the switch to stop bouncing. If you have a partially bad switch, when you press down on it it'll keep bouncing for a much longer time and will confuse the electronic brain into thinking you're pressing it many times very quickly. You probably have to replace the switch. A temporary fix (it will still get worse) is to put a few pico farads of capacitance in parallel with the switch. If it acts better after adding the capacitor it means the switch is going bad and needs replaced.
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Need Another Name From You! 07/23/2011
SPOILERS AHEAD! Please watch today's scene, first! :D
Give Joe a hand and help him name his "blockhead" creation! Like the Arbiter naming process, all you have to do is send me name suggestions via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, commenting, or the forums! I'll choose my favourite 5 names and then we'll have a vote in the forums :D
Can't wait to hear your suggestions! (I love doing these, by the way :D)
Enjoy Scene 21 – "Blockhead"!
Please continue to vote! :D Bug's sketch is still the incentive! Thank you for voting everyday!
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Give Scrufflebeck a good home by buying a Scrufflebeck keychain! They're now available for CDN$10 in the store :D Thanks for your support!
1st!
1st on July 23, 2011 at 4:37 am
Roger on July 23, 2011 at 4:44 am
FIRST BITCHES!
Irene on July 23, 2011 at 4:48 am
How about Powerblock? Or Blockfist? :D
Yinello on July 23, 2011 at 4:53 am
here a few ideas 1. blockjoe 2. steve 3. the blockster 4. superblock 3000 5. joey 6. roger 7. blockguy 8. super joe 9.blocky 10. blochy mc blocxkblock
Lol IM GOING TO GET THROUGH THIS PORTAL!!*keeps running into portal*
Im going to call him Creeper as he blows up
Lurker on July 23, 2011 at 5:07 am
C.J. for Cube Joe
Marquees on July 23, 2011 at 5:13 am
lolz video was made 45 minutes ago :P
hugs.ur.a.zombie on July 23, 2011 at 5:28 am
Cubefist…? Squareman? Safetyblock… naw, doesn't quite fit.
sh4d0wfl4re on July 23, 2011 at 5:36 am
The Aperture Science Block-Shaped Companion Human
Infinite Virginity on July 23, 2011 at 5:41 am
Well…How about Rex Blockfist? It goes along with the powerfist look, while still implying that he's not the real version by being made of blocks. And the 'Rex' would make him seem like a pet or slave to Joe, while the name also means 'King', showing the length and depth of Joe's Ego.
AuronCartuum on July 23, 2011 at 5:41 am
Creeper!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssss
And BOOM he goes
Well, at least the first one :)
FurryRage on July 23, 2011 at 5:41 am
Powerface.
Because so far his only means of interacting with anything is to bash his face on it.
volpethrope on July 23, 2011 at 5:42 am
hehehe this is cool and also his skill in mindcrafting is improving is it not?
he used to make simple castles and now he created a entire…island i think
and a fake joe lol…or block joe either way
but i wander…does that exit really work?
scavenger on July 23, 2011 at 5:43 am
Lets call him "Powercube!"
Elementis on July 23, 2011 at 5:56 am
I'll name it Kazan. You know, like that guy from "The Cube". Yep, he's cubic. Kazan is also a Russian prison, and they're currently trapped. It makes sense to me.
On another news… Am I the only one who thinks Joe is just a selfish moron? It will be bad for me when it will turn out he's a great hero. When Joe's around, I support zombies & co.
Sam on July 23, 2011 at 6:08 am
I thought Cubefist sounded kind of good… Cubefist.
Cuuuuubefiiiiiist! Yep, shadowflare's first sounds like a winner. (Cubefist.)
hyperwarp85 on July 23, 2011 at 6:12 am
figure that inner joe probably did the same thing: made an exit. just couldn't open it… until rosa opened it, where inner joe walked out, outer was pushed in. trapped in his own head XD
Decifer on July 23, 2011 at 6:26 am
His name should be Mortimus
Orkahm52 on July 23, 2011 at 6:44 am
OMG this is too funny, poor block guy. I think Mister Cube would be a good name.
"S" on July 23, 2011 at 6:47 am
I thinkscavanger made a suggestion without realising it: block joe. either that or blocky (like rocky but relating to his block-ness XD )
LucarioGuy1195 on July 23, 2011 at 6:56 am
Cubefist. Or Master Mind.
Nick on July 23, 2011 at 7:04 am
Powerbit!
Kaz on July 23, 2011 at 7:10 am
you should call him bubble just because of the irony
Red on July 23, 2011 at 7:28 am
Imaginifist?
Zairak on July 23, 2011 at 7:44 am
Powerdummy!
Erik on July 23, 2011 at 7:55 am
I know this is conna sound lame but i think that you should continue with the mincraft references and name him steve or mabe powersteve lol jk
but cubefist sounds pretty good too
IR0N_F3N1X on July 23, 2011 at 8:03 am
Joe Blocks (Joe Bloggs)
justsomeguy on July 23, 2011 at 8:23 am
Dr. Von McCubington
Alex on July 23, 2011 at 9:04 am
ken2666 on July 23, 2011 at 9:14 am
I'm thinking Blockfist or Brickfist. PowerBlock?
Banrax on July 23, 2011 at 9:30 am
Cubic ass
Tesh on July 23, 2011 at 9:45 am
I think it should be Either Block Joe or Cubefist. i mean why not stick to the "Joe" theme. we have Creator Joe, Joe, and Inner Joe
Alex apocalypse on July 23, 2011 at 9:46 am
or name him "JoeDroid". 3 Joes are not enough!
Tesh on July 23, 2011 at 10:00 am
Scruffleblock
Zanofer on July 23, 2011 at 10:08 am
Blockface? or perhaps Facefist? I could see Joe calling him Mr. Power or Mr. Cube-thingy.
Mr Rawr on July 23, 2011 at 10:27 am
Joe-bot the Robot? Or blockbot, really. …Names are harrrd. I'd name him Mr. Finkleberry.
prince platypus on July 23, 2011 at 10:28 am
why not blockhead?
saper on July 23, 2011 at 10:31 am
of all the things I've read and might think of, Joe^3 (Joe cubed) has been the best, in my opinion. evidently, several people disagree, but I'll throw that out there.
Some Guy on July 23, 2011 at 10:42 am
FINALLY! Honestly, Joe needs this experience. Maybe he will finally learn how to do cool tricks if he stays in there long enough. Of course, if he stays in too long…well, you have a beautiful fantasy vs. harsh reality conflict again.
Raging Reaver on July 23, 2011 at 10:53 am
Just name him Tim :D
Blade on July 23, 2011 at 10:54 am
Okay, okayokayokay.
Best Idea Ever.
His name is Pow Block! Derivitive of Powerfist, the obligatory bloc/cube, and a Mario reference all at once! Plus it can easily be shortened to Pow.
Delta Pangaea on July 23, 2011 at 11:42 am
Powerfist cubed
Hey, why was it so easy for joe to make that?
But it's powerfist cubed because its the third joe form, and its a block
Pat on July 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm
i have a great name! :
Señor blockington!
or jenkins, square, and mc'crafty
hypnokrit on July 23, 2011 at 12:04 pm
FrankenBlock
Mr. Square
Mr. Cube
MuteBlock
NeoWarrior on July 23, 2011 at 12:09 pm
ken2666 on July 23, 2011 at 12:20 pm
i go w/ the blockfist :) :)
ejay24 on July 23, 2011 at 12:49 pm
I've just realized something…
"Inner Joe" isn't related to the parasite at all. It's Joe's id, the part of the mind composed of more primitive desires. Normally the Ego (Outer Joe) keeps the id in check, though in times of stress the id surfaces, much like how Rosa's actions freed Inner Joe.
That gets me thinking though…could the mind-craft Joe be the Superego? He doesn't talk much, and for some reason I think he's pretty condescending towards Outer Joe. Heh, I doubt that'll happen any time soon, but if it does, I'm calling dibs.
commenter on July 23, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@commenter ha! Your right, it does make perfect sense now all we're missing is the subconscious Joe (might be part of the id, but I think that varies from person to person)
On another note I didn't expect any of my name ideas to be forerunners on the naming tallies, I do like some others came up with though. (Kazan, Block Joe, Pow Block, Blockhead, Powerfist^3 all those are good)
sh4d0wfl4re on July 23, 2011 at 2:28 pm
If i were Joe I'd call him Jack, Jack O'Cube :D
J³ for short (or to the ones smarter than Joe)
Keter on July 23, 2011 at 2:38 pm
name it pat, hat, mat, cat, bat….. name it Blockbuster
mutant hunter on July 23, 2011 at 2:58 pm
I would call him blocky Joe. Following the names inner Joe and outer Joe.
Tschipi on July 23, 2011 at 5:28 pm
I like Delta's idea, but just as "Pow". I also like "Joe Blocks".
pete on July 23, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Bit_Basher.
Also, nice. Inner outer Joe (who is normally outer Joe) can finally divert from blocks. Good.
Chaotick on July 23, 2011 at 5:41 pm
some thing stuiped liek steave and then you can crak jokes about that name later or something…
spike on July 23, 2011 at 5:59 pm
you still play mine craft joe?
He should be called "Blockhead Martin"
Chris B Chikin on July 23, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I see Joe has read my "MInecraft" comment. And now Joe (Charecter) knows abut it too. Joe (Author) Is really good at what ehs doing, AND Joe (Charecter) Said "Thats Kinda Mean" I rate ***** (5 Stars)
Leinahtan on July 23, 2011 at 8:53 pm
mmm…. Call him "Joecraft"!
LOL on July 23, 2011 at 8:58 pm
I think mindcraft Joe is going to find a way to open it and take control over the body.
Zombie Killer on July 23, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Omg lets call him Cubert i soo think that its the best name for him
Dagzter on July 23, 2011 at 9:26 pm
** ATTENTION JOE **
If someone wanted to help you make the pocalypse with you would it be possible to send the program to them that you are making the comic on through long distances? And if so could there be like a way the person can help you make the scene and send it to you for final editing? this would be perfect to expand on your idea for the comic, for example the comic would be released faster, maybe better and make the comic, or maybe comics in the future too, bigger? i would be intresting in trying to see how hard it is at first then possibly helping you…….. this could be the future of building onto greenpixel!
Skullbot on July 23, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Jack-in-the-Block? Or if Joe wants to be really ditzy, call him Bobblehead.
Yinello on July 23, 2011 at 10:56 pm
I like Marquees idea. C.J for Cube Joe
Sefrin on July 23, 2011 at 11:08 pm
The Mindfist!
Spectrite21 on July 23, 2011 at 11:15 pm
or Blocker
The Block Of Destruction(TBOD)
Blockster
onlyguy on July 23, 2011 at 11:16 pm
H… Herobrick?
I loved Scruffleblock. I don't think in-comic Joe would have much of an imagination for names, especially in his current situation :P
Snerky on July 23, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Something tells me that block head Joe has a scrufflebeck of his own.
Scrufflebeck = minecraft wolf :P
I think his name should be Stevey
Nerfnerf on July 24, 2011 at 1:56 am
cuberfist
skeleton on July 24, 2011 at 2:48 am
I read some of these and i have concluded that.. by far one of the best ive seen are either Joe^3 or C.J. :) atleast in my opinion those are
BlockBuster is perfect!
It sounds just as powerful as Powerfist, makes a resemblance to the fact he is cubed, is quite simple enough for OuterJoe to be the one to name him, etc…
Cubert is funny, makes a resemblance to cubes, sounds gentlemanly like a servant "which apparently he is to Joe", etc…
C.J. is short, simple, resembles both Joe and Blocks, is easy to remember, sounds cute, and is an actual name…
Other names are quite useful for the cube fella, but are seemingly too complicated for OuterJoe to be the one to think of it… Like Joe^3, I doubt he knows enough math to know what it actually means…
Rampart on July 24, 2011 at 6:33 am
Jube (Joe + Cube)
AMRIV on July 24, 2011 at 6:43 am
Name him Kazan!
Cristian on July 24, 2011 at 8:17 am
"Cubicles 'cause it sound likes testicles hehehe." Sounds like something Joe would say..To me at least..
Nate on July 24, 2011 at 8:30 am
Bonjour M Joe, and goodnight(it is nearly 9pm here), i agree with both NeoWarrior and Dagzter, Cubert would suit our sharply angled friend very well…….
Ro'Vage St Laurent on July 24, 2011 at 9:55 am
Oh silly Joe you must use Obsidian to make a portal and you activate it with a flint and steel!
Jeff on July 24, 2011 at 11:46 am
11:47 AM it's 7:47 PM here!!!
facehammer, hammerface, spang, bob, spangles.
tWiCHY on July 24, 2011 at 1:33 pm
name him sleeman or iron soul
1st on July 24, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Name him Cubefist! It seems to fit him perfectly. Also, I'm loving the development of Joe's mental prowess. Before, he just made a few basic cubes at a time. Now, he created an entire island, and even his own personal AI slave. He can even blow stuff up. Amazing what he can do when he's angry.
Nick on July 24, 2011 at 5:16 pm
BlockyJoes
DJ MafiOsO on July 24, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Remember to find shelter before nightfall Joe!
Noble 7 on July 24, 2011 at 6:39 pm
He looks like a misshapen butler, like he accidentally put his head in a Corby trouser press… he does have a lovely creased head: So Corby might be fitting
Although as far as butlers go I'd call him Horace. "Horace my dear fellow fix me an escape route, there's a good chap".
Hillbo on July 24, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Or Ian Drury, from Ian Drury and the Blockheads fame, although if you called him that he'd have to be called Ian Drury the whole time and it'd probably be a 1%er, although Corby would be a 1%er too i suppose :-S
His name should be Jimbo :)
MorganrBan on July 24, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Well names are VERY hard to come up with but i got some
HeroJoe
Joe Mamma's Brick
BJLOCEK (JOE spelled between letters in BLOCK)
MineJoeCraft
Blacky The Blocky (No offense)
MineJoe
CraftJoe
JoeMine
Joecraft
Creeper Joe
JOOOOEEEEEEO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thats about it
Leinahtan on July 25, 2011 at 1:04 am
Or name him BLoCKOS
I say Jeeper Because 1. J for Joe and 2. He blows up.
Cube Dude Becase 1. It sorta rhymes
Apple Because 1. I like apples
Jon on July 25, 2011 at 1:18 am
Bob? Why dont we call him Bob, Simple yet meaningful
here some comments for the name.
2jeffery :)
3joe 2
4jill
5jehova
6… some thing with a j
7Sir No Name
8jerry
8jimbo
9jaap
10jabin
11jack
12ill probaly do 20 names or answers
13jacob
14jay
15jeb
16james
17jered
18jonathan
19joost
21 all the names start with a j iff u noticed
and joe means this JOE: Short form of English Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
jeftai on July 25, 2011 at 4:42 am
*AMRIV Jube (Joe + Cube)
and iff u say it it sounds like jew and thats kinda racist to me.
i know u dont mean it like that but really its really racist.
and seen waht joe did to the cubeboy it makes it sound like u want him to blow up jews.
This seems weirdly similar to a game calledd minecraft… Not the plot, just his world, and he even calls it "minDcrafting" awesome! and Sir No Name sound good to me (Jeftai)
Khalia on July 25, 2011 at 7:43 am
Name him Kleeborg
LegendaryAsshole on July 25, 2011 at 7:45 am
Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! Keep 'em coming! I see a few front-runners, already :D
@Khalia – Yup! Minecraft is a big influence on how Joe (comic) chooses to shape his dream world! :D Big influence on me, too!
Joe on July 25, 2011 at 8:58 am
Just call him "Joe"….
-skimmer- on July 25, 2011 at 9:32 am
Friedrich von Blochenstein
Aethrys on July 25, 2011 at 12:25 pm
i have no clue for a name but i think outer joe should make a block scrufflebeck for this new joe
andrew on July 25, 2011 at 1:03 pm
How about Blockerhead and he has joes powers in mind craft yeah
Dalno on July 25, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Mame Him JCube
Joe + Cube
Call Him!
What about Jock? or Minejoe? or maybe Mindjoe…
Yukisuna on July 25, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Boe, as in Block + Joe, as I had once said on Facebook
Shade person on July 25, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Maybe Joe couild overload Inner Joes mind by making a giant Mindcraft World then force him back in
Lurker on July 25, 2011 at 11:50 pm
Me I'm partally to Powerblock . Powerfist has no reference to the fact that he is a block. Second I don't think anything with cube seems to sound cool enough 3 Joe in the name would be pushing the joe theme a little far don't you think.
eric on July 26, 2011 at 2:05 am
Could just go with Block Joe :3
Seranatis on July 26, 2011 at 2:10 am
But if you call him Block Joe… his initials would be BJ. O.o
I find Scruffleblock funny enough. And he is green. xD
Let's be odd, and name him Notch…XD
For those of you who don't know, it's after the creator of Minecraft which is why Joe's crafting ('mindcrafting, actually) is always cube based – its from the author playing a bit too much minecraft. xD
Draekalovich on July 26, 2011 at 6:47 am
Out of the names listed, Blockington sticks out. It's something that actually works as a name without being silly, complicated, overpowered or insulting.
Braneloc on July 26, 2011 at 7:51 am
Braneloc: I like the sound of Blockington… I proposed it in the Village Voice under your name…
NeoWarrior on July 26, 2011 at 9:05 am
why are being even more late joe.if you have trobles with your baby couldnt you hire a baby sitter and use a laptop to make a new comic in another place?
dracula dj on July 26, 2011 at 9:42 am
Alright, that does it. I'm making a Minecraft skin.
Noblaum on July 26, 2011 at 9:54 am
Joe's probably making the poll for the names at the moment… He'll take some time to do so before actually posting the comic, as he has done previously… Give him some time Senior Dracula
NeoWarrior on July 26, 2011 at 10:51 am
no trees on the leaves herobines been there
dave on July 29, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Blockbob Cubepants .. Ah ha ha .. That would have been hilarious .. Or maybe Optimus Prime .. Cause Comic Joe might be make him into that .. ^_^
Chris on July 30, 2011 at 1:13 am


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New deal to Sondergaard
Wolves' talented young goalkeeper Andreas Sondergaard has celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract.
The highly-rated Danish youngster, who has been the regular stopper for Rob Edwards' under-23 side in Premier League 2 this season, has put pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Wolves until the end of the 2020/21 season.
Although yet to make a senior start, Sondergaard was part of Nuno Espirito Santo's first-team squad which travelled on a pre-season trip to Switzerland last summer, while on the international stage, the goalkeeper has represented Denmark at several age levels, with his most recent appearances coming with the under-18s.
Scott Sellars, Wolves Academy's head of player development, is delighted the club could agree the deal with Sondergaard to secure the keeper's immediate future.
He said: "Andreas is making great progress. He only turned 18 on Thursday and has played great for the under-23s for almost a year now.
"We think he's got a lot of potential which we saw his potential playing for the national team with Denmark, and he suits how we want to play. He's very good with his feet and technically he's as good as anyone I've seen for a long time in terms of his distribution.
"It's good to see he's still developing, he's still growing and gives good protection, making important saves in his games.
"But now he's signed to the club for an extended period, it's our job to make sure he reaches his full potential and give him an opportunity to develop.
"A lot of our young players are progressing well towards the first-team in terms of training regularly and getting that opportunity.
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Tea-party activist Sal Russo offered an eye-opening remark this week. He said "Conservatives should be leaders in the immigration-reform movement."
Then tax-reform activist Grover Norquist organized a media conference call, in which he reinforced his support of immigration reform. American Conservative Union chairman Al Cardenas joined in that call, as did Robert Gittelson, president of Conservatives for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
In recent days, support for legal status for undocumented immigrants was also voiced by Senator Rand Paul, Texas governor Rick Perry, and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, all GOP presidential contenders.
House Speaker John Boehner has denied making any clear commitment to the White House to overhaul immigration, distrustful that President Obama will enforce a deal combining border security with legalization and possibly citizenship. But Boehner has laid down clear immigration-reform principles that have proven widely popular.
If the GOP is to recapture the Senate come November, and move on to retake the presidency in 2016, it must have a strong pro-growth message. Jobs and the economy are going to be key issues. Tax reform, regulatory rollbacks, and a rewriting of Obamacare that ends the mandates and provides real healthcare freedom to choose are vital points.
Not only because it is pro-growth, but because the Republican Party must return to its Big Tent roots. It must follow the lead of Ronald Reagan and Jack Kemp. It must reach out to Hispanics, African Americans, young people, and women. A conservative Catholic like myself can work inside the same tent as my Log Cabin Republican friends.
In doing so, the GOP can maintain its core conservative principles of economic growth, limited government, and military strength. As Reagan taught us, strength at home in the domestic economy is vital to strength abroad in national security. That must not change. Nor should the GOP's longtime support for defending the life of the unborn.
All the recent polls say immigration reform is popular. A survey by the Partnership for a New American Economy shows that around 70 percent of Republicans who identify with the tea-party movement support immigration reform.
They back the idea of undocumented immigrants obtaining either legalization or a path to citizenship. And 76 percent of surveyed Republicans support improved border security and letting immigrants remain in the U.S., while 69 percent say they would also support a candidate who backs broad reform.
As Sal Russo, cofounder of the Tea Party Express, put it, "We need to make the 11 million people who are here illegally obey the law, pay taxes, and come out of the shadows. We have to get them right by the law in exchange for legal status, but not unbridled amnesty.
This should include penalties, background checks to root out criminals, and the requirement that they learn English, understand the Constitution, and be committed to our basic freedoms. We must ensure there is no special pathway to citizenship that puts them in front of people who waited in line."
Republican economist and former CBO director Douglas Holtz-Eakin argues that more rapid overall population growth will generate more rapid GDP growth and increased productivity.
He notes that labor-force participation rates are higher among the foreign-born, and suggests that real GDP growth could rise from 3 percent to 3.9 percent on average annually over the first ten post-reform years, reducing the budget deficit by nearly $3 trillion.


The dual-camera setup found on the back of Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 has just been rated as an amazing mobile imaging tool - for 2016. According to the newly published results of an in-depth review performed by French image benchmarking experts at DxOMark, Xiaomi's flagship killer won't be killing any remotely recent flagships on the photography front, though that's about what industry watchers and tech aficionados expected when the device debuted last year.
The Pocophone F1 is primarily focused on ultra-fast, no-compromise performance comparable to that of high-end Android smartphones, except without the high-end price. It consequently cuts some corners in other aspects of the contemporary handset experience, with camera capabilities being a prime example of that strategy. DxOMark rated Xiaomi's Android phablet with a score of 91 on its non-finite scale, putting it on par with devices such as the original Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7.
The device was found to be a reasonably consistent performer, especially in terms of exposure, white balance, flash optimization, color accuracy, and contrast levels. Where it falls short — compared not just to the very best but the very 20th best the industry currently has to offer — is overall detail retention, HDR processing, and low-light performance. Highlight clipping and hazing are common issues with the handset in less-than-optimal conditions, as is an unnatural (read: inaccurate) and often distractingly bad-looking bokeh effect which is a direct result of a lack of optical zoom.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Pocophone F1's photography package comes in the form of its autofocusing system which is remarkably consistent, even in poor lighting conditions when the rest of its imaging solution simply cannot keep up, as per the same source.
Most of those strengths and flaws apply to the Pocophone F1's video-taking ability as well, with the overall conclusion being that this is certainly not a device to buy for anyone who's primarily interested in mobile photography, even if they're seeking great value for their money. Instead, the Android handset appears to be a more affordable alternative to recent OnePlus releases, though the OP6T surpasses it in terms of photography, also according to DxOMark.
Regardless, the praise Xiaomi garnered with the Pocophone F1 wasn't accidental as the smartphone epitomized everything its business stood for, delivering affordable quality appealing to a wide variety of consumers. Many eyes are now eagerly looking in the direction of the Chinese company and its work on the Pocophone F2 which has already been confirmed to a degree. Xiaomi also appears to be well aware of the fact that it managed to execute the OnePlus formula better than OnePlus itself, as suggested by the fact it's been openly mocking its Chinese rival in many of its marketing efforts centered on the Pocophone F1.
The Pocophone F2 is expected to launch in late spring or early summer, about a year following its predecessor's debut. Xiaomi is unlikely to up its price compared to the original Android handset which retailed at about $430, thus being by far the most affordable device powered by the high-end Snapdragon 845 chip from Qualcomm.


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Barbara Jimenez was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. Since childhood, she has felt the love for the music and dance, studying music at the Escuela Vocacional de Arte in Cuba with the best teachers, and then followed her studies in dance to compliment her artistic career. Being in the salsa business for many, many years she definitely belongs to old school - without being neither old nor old-fashioned. Among names like Seo Fernandez, Jorge Camagüey, Yanet Fuentes and Alberto Valdez, Barbara Jimenez is a part of the real elite of Cuban salsa. She has been performing and teaching throughout Europe with Cuban dances like Afro, timba, rumba, son and salsa but also hip-hop and reggaeton.


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Horsham's New Harmonie continues its tour through Sussex with a date at Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield on Saturday, October 8 at 7.30pm.
With a third grant from The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, New Harmonie is able to extend its Sussex quintet tour From Tin Pan Alley to Abbey Road - a journey through popular music, 1890s-1960s. A further eight churches will host the concert over the next six months. Details of all these concerts are given on www.newharmonie.org.uk.
Cuckfield's Holy Trinity Church is the venue for the second concert in this extended tour. Geoffrey Richardson (clarinet) and Sarah Williams (oboe) will tell the story and they will be joined by Liz Burtenshaw (flute), Sue Bellamy (bassoon) and Annie Barnard (horn) to play the music. The programme recalls in words and music the different fashions in popular music over the years - Vaudeville, ragtime, jazz, swing, dance bands, Broadway and the pop culture of the Beatles.


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Hehir to lead Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Ritz-Carlton has appointed Mark Hehir to the role of general manager at the upcoming Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.
The property is set to open in quarter two of 2021.
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 20 years of experience in the Maldives, Hehir is an accomplished resort executive in the region.
Born and raised in Australia, Hehir worked in his home country as well as in Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean region but came to the know the Maldives region by chance.
His first role in the region was with the pre-opening team of Hilton Rangali Island (now Conrad Maldives) and he enjoyed his time in the picturesque destination so much that he decided to stay there for three years before working at Hilton Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur.
Following his time at Hilton, Hehir found his way back to the Maldives and took on his first general manager role at Huvafen Fushi by Per Aquum.
His next journey took him to the renowned brand, Anantara to open two luxury resorts in Bali and Thailand.
Returning to the Maldives for the third time, Hehir worked at One & Only Reethi Rah as the general manager for four years before becoming the chief executive officer, partner and curator at the Small Maldives Island Co, which manages the two Baa Atoll resorts in the Maldives.
"I am so thrilled to continue my Maldivian journey with the debut of the Ritz-Carlton brand in the region," said Hehir.
"This resort will redefine the luxury experience and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the wonderful and hardworking Ladies and Gentlemen of the resort towards a successful opening in the coming months."
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is accepting bookings from June.
The resort will offer guests a truly luxurious Maldivian experience with white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, coral reefs teeming with marine life and outstanding guest services for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known.
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Harvey Publications. June, 1954. CGC certified: Fair (1.0). Cream to off-white pages. Lee Elias cover. Frank Frazetta, Bob Powell, Sid Check, Manny Stallman & Howard Nostrand art. In a recent conversation with PBA's Director of Comics, Roger Hill, the dean of pre-Code scholars, stated his belief that this mag's classic cover was composed by the great Warren Kremer: "Years ago when I visited Warren Kremer at his home, he pulled out and showed me all his cover prelims. The Black Cat 50 was not one of those that he showed me, however I am convinced he must've done one for this cover. Lee Elias could not have come up with that design by himself. So I presume the prelim is lost."
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In a crowded field of candidates, Lee Elias's over-the-top cover to Black Cat Mystery #50 stands out as perhaps the most viscerally disturbing pre-Code image of them all. This graphic depiction of a man's flesh vaporizing due to radiation rot goes straight to the source of Cold War terrors: the dread of imminent atomic doom that permeated every aspect of American life in the wake of Russia's first successful nuclear test on August 29, 1949.
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"When it comes to unforgettable Black Cat Mystery covers, issue #50 tops them all. 'White Heat' is the kind of image that sears itself in the mind, impossible to shake. It's the ultimate Atomic Age cover, Cold War paranoia at its peak." -David Tosh, Harvey Horrors Collected Works: Black Cat Mystery, Volume 4.
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Research published today identifies ideal diet for reducing Alzheimer's risk. Those with the lowest risk eat more salad dressing, nuts, fish, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables and fewer dairy products and red meats.
Dr Yian Gu of Columbia University Medical Center, New York, and colleagues studied 2,148 older adults (age 65 and older) without dementia living in New York. Participants provided information about their diets and were assessed for the development of dementia every 1.5 years for an average of four years. Several dietary patterns were identified with varying levels of seven nutrients previously shown to be associated with Alzheimer's disease risk: saturated fats, monounsaturated, omega-3 and omega-6 fats, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and folate. During the follow-up, 253 individuals developed Alzheimer's disease. One dietary pattern was significantly associated with a reduced risk of the disease. This pattern involved high intakes of salad dressing, nuts, fish, tomatoes, poultry, fruits and cruciferous and dark and green leafy vegetables and low intakes of high-fat dairy, red meat, organ meat and butter. The combination of nutrients in the low-risk dietary pattern reflect multiple pathways in the development of Alzheimer's disease, the authors note. "For example, vitamin B12 and folate are homocysteine-related vitamins that may have an impact on Alzheimer's disease via their ability of reducing circulating homocysteine levels, vitamin E might prevent Alzheimer's disease via its strong antioxidant effect and fatty acids may be related to dementia and cognitive function through atherosclerosis, thrombosis or inflammation via an effect on brain development and membrane functioning or via accumulation of beta-amyloid," they write. These findings are completely consistent with out recent 100% Health Survey and the diet I recommend in the Alzheimers Prevention Plan book. These principles are also incorporated into the Holford Diet which also factors in eating a low GL diet. In our 100% Health survey we found that the consumption of sugar-based snacks and sugar were strongly associated with worsening memory and concentration. All the other findings in this recent study, soon to be published in the Archives of Neurology (Arch Neurol. 2010;67), are completely consistent with our survey results.


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I do have some fanbricated (fan + fabricated) background info for the Three Towers, but I'll save it for when I finish the third one. Also I want to sleep right now.


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2012 Outstanding Health Research Award (OHRA) Extends Deadline for Nominations
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) is extending the deadline for nominations for its search for the 2012 Outstanding Health Research Award(OHRA) until JANUARY 31, 2012. The award aims to recognize the work of an individual or study group who has been able to demonstrate the link between research and practice through the absorption or utilization of his/her research project in the health delivery system.
The search is open to all Filipino health researchers, working individually or in group in either biomedical research or health services research. The award will consist of a cash prize of P 500,000.00 and a trophy for each of the biomedical research category and health services research category.
A copy of the complete guidelines is available at the downloads section. For further information, please visit PCHRD's website, http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph or you may contact them at +632 837 7537/ +632 837 7534.
Davao City Medical Students Bag First Place in the National Research Poster Contest
A group of third year medical students from the Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. (DMSFI) namely Muhammad Razul Abdullah, Rechie Mae C. Abear, Sittie Jebrailyn Amilhasan, Sittie Soriena D. Kundo, Chris Dy, John Edward C. Padisio, Michael Jan Pimentel, Haris Rashid, Rus Cyan Josef E. Rodelas, Rodessa Charcey Tabunda, Ruth Kristine Tan and Dr. Herminia Nartatez (adviser) won the first place in the research poster exhibit contest during the recently conducted 5th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week at L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City on August 10-12, 2011. Their study entitled "Acute Toxicity Dose in Mice and Effective Dose (ED50) of Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Decoction as a Hypoglycemic Agent in Alloxan-induced Hyperglycemic Rabbits" was chosen among the eleven entries from the various regions. The poster was chosen by the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) to represent the Davao Region for this year's PNHRS Week that has the theme Convergence in Divergence: Innovations for Better Health.
The PNHRS Week celebration provides a platform for the different stakeholders to interact, learn from each other, share information and experiences, voice concerns of respective regions and contribute research-based solutions to health problems, among other things.
The RHRDC XI was represented by Dr. Warlito C. Vicente - Chair of RHRDC XI, Dr. Anthony C. Sales - Co-chair and Regional Coordinator, Dr. Victoria T. Lupase - Chair of the Research Information and Utilization Sub-committee, Dr. Melinda C. Tagle - Convenor of the Traditional Medicine Research Program and presenter for the Inter-Regional Research Presentation and Sittie Jebrailyn Amilhasan - presenter for the Research Poster Exhibit.
Dr. Anthony C. Sales gave a comprehensive presentation on the perspective of the Davao Region on funding the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) which was drafted during the activity.
The PNHRS Week celebration ended with a good news announced by Congressman Alfredo Marañon III, Chair of the Committee on Health and 2nd District Representative of Negros Occidental that the PNHRS Bill was already approved at the committee level in the 15th Congress. The PNHRS Bill, if passed, will institutionalize the PNHRS as a framework for cooperation and will provide a stable fund source to support health research. It will also enable the health and allied societies to contribute to research-based solutions to pressing health problems in the country.
The celebration was participated by more than 400 stakeholders nationwide.


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Food Shelf: Peanut Butter Project seeks community donations
For two months last year, no peanut butter was available at the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. "(That) is unprecedented," said Jack Judkins, the coordinator of the food shelf. A new effort called the Peanut Butter Project aims to address that need...
Paul Bunyan Mall Manager Susan Goudge helps Amber Lindquist unload jars of peanut butter donated by Ken K. Thompson Jewelry for the Peanut Butter Project. Several local businesses in Bemidji have the drop-off boxes for jars of peanut butter available through March; the peanut butter will all be donated to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
By Bethany Wesley
For two months last year, no peanut butter was available at the Bemidji Community Food Shelf.
"(That) is unprecedented," said Jack Judkins, the coordinator of the food shelf.
A new effort called the Peanut Butter Project aims to address that need by gathering peanut butter donations to be given to the food shelf. Collection bins for jars of peanut butter are available at Paul Bunyan Mall, Lueken's Village Foods, MarketPlace Foods and Harmony Natural Food Co-op.
"It certainly fills a need," said Susan Goudge, project founder. "It provides them with an opportunity to be able to provide peanut butter on a regular basis."
Goudge, the manager of Paul Bunyan Mall, heard on the national news that the cost of peanut butter was escalating, causing difficult problems for families.
The Peanut Butter Project was soon born. With the theme "Kids Helping Kids," Goudge reached out to area schools, incorporating 13 area schools into the community volunteer initiative.
The Peanut Butter Project began in mid-February as part of National Kindness Week and will continue throughout March, which is National Nutrition Month.
March also is Minnesota FoodShare month, a statewide annual effort to refill the food shelves throughout Minnesota.
Judkins said the Bemidji food shelf is on pace to service 30,000 people this year, more than half of whom are children younger than 17.
With so many children seeking food, he said, the effort to get peanut butter is greatly appreciated.
The community is asked to participate in the project by donating jars of peanut butter at the various bins within the city.
In addition to the mall and grocery stores, donations can be made at the following schools: Central, Horace May, J.W. Smith, Lincoln, Northern, Solway, Schoolcraft, St Philip's, St. Mark's, Bemidji Middle School, Bemidji High School, TrekNorth and at Bemidji State University at its sustainability office.
The project has received an abundance of community support with volunteers, including Girl Scout Troop 41, and a radio campaign from Paul Bunyan Broadcasting.
But donations are still needed.
Goudge said about 300 jars have already been collected but she is looking for a "huge increase" in donations as the project begins its final three weeks.
Food shelf needs
The food shelf last year served more than 27,000 people but is on track to see a greater number of clients this year.
More than 800 were served in January.
Judkins told the Pioneer in January that food shelf workers have seen an increase in new customers and families coming in under tremendous pressure and stress in their lives.
"Many, many people who have never had to avail themselves to any social services," he said. "It's really hard for them."
March's FoodShare drives aims to collect enough donations - food and cash - to refill Minnesota food shelves, which often are depleted during winter months.
From 2008 to 2010, visits to food shelves increased by 62 percent statewide, according to Hunger Solutions. From January 2011 to March 2011, food shelf visits increased 7.5 percent. In 2010, there were more than 3 million visits to Minnesota food shelves.
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Pomožna križarka je oborožena trgovska ladja. Pojavile so se v času prve in druge svetovne vojne z namenom, da bi s svojim miroljubnim videzom preslepile nasprotnikove bojne ter trgovske ladje in se jim približale na majhno razdaljo ter jih nato napadale. Najpogosteje so jih uporabljali Nemci, z njimi so, največkrat pod tujo zastavo, prebili zavezniško pomorsko blokado in se odpravili na odprto morje kjer so lovili nemočne zavezniške trgovske ladje.

Da bi prikrile svoje delovanje ter se izmuznile dosti močnejšim nasprotnikovim silam so ladje uporabljale različne zvijače: uporabljanje zastav nevtralnih držav, spreminjanje imena, dodajanje ali odvzemanje dimnikov, spreminjanje barve ladje, itd. Prav zaradi teh zvijač je bilo ladje izredno težko identificirati, zato so se lahko nekatere kljub močnemu zavezniškemu nadzoru prebile vse do Avstralije in Nove Zelandije. Zavezniki so za njihov lov porabili ogromno sredstev, ki bi jih lahko uporabili na drugih bojiščih, kar kaže da so imele te ladje močan psihološki učinek na nasprotnika kljub temu, da je bilo njihovo število majhno njihov ulov v primerjavi s podmornicami pa zanemarljivo majhen.

Ladje so bile izredno dobro oborožene imele so vse od ladijskih topov različnih kalibrov, protiletalskih topov, torpedov, morskih min in izvidniških letal. Vse to orožje je bilo na ladji prikrito in ga je posadka uporabila, ko se je pomožna križarka nasprotnikovi ladji približala že na izredno majhno razdaljo. Ko je nasprotnikova ladja videla vse to orožje ji ni preostalo drugega kot da se preda.

V prvi svetovni vojni so bile najbolj zloglasne pomožne križarke SMS Wolf, SMS Mowe in SMS Seeadler, ki je bila zadnja nemška vojna ladja z jadri in parnim pogonom. Med drugo svetovno vojno pa so blestele: Atlantis, Pinguin in Kormoran. Svetovno znana je postala pomožna križarka Kormoran, ki se je v neenakem boju 19. novembra 1941 spopadla z avstralsko križarko HMAS Sydney in jo potopila brez enega samega preživelega, pri tem pa je bila v boju sama tako poškodovana, da se je posadka odločila da ladjo potopi.

Zavezniki so pomožne križarke uporabljali predvsem za prevoz čet in za lov na podmornice. Zadnje so uporabljali predvsem med prvo svetovno nekaj pa tudi med drugo. Poimenovali so jih Q-ladje, naloga teh ladij je bila da so sovražno podmornico, pod pretvezo nemočne trgovske ladje, zvabile v past ter jo napadle ko je ta to najmanj pričakovala.

Zunanje povezave

 Hilfskreuzer page
 Maritimequest Kronprinz Wilhelm fact sheet and photo gallery for the German liner
Personal account of Lt. Surgeon J. Robart who served on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMS Ranpura in World War II

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Richmondshire Leisure Trust is responsible for managing the 2 swimming pools – a main pool and a learner pool. The main pool is 25m in length and 12.5m wide with depths ranging from 0.9m in the shallow end to 1.8m in the deep end. The learners' pool is 12m long and 8m wide with depths ranging from 0.5m to 0.8m Both pools are maintained at a temperature of 30 degrees.
For non-swimmers or those watching their children leaning to swim there is a viewing platform with a drinks and snack bar.
There is excellent disabled access which includes a pool hoist, ramps and disabled changing and toilet facilities.
The Richmondshire Leisure Trust also runs the Liberty Gym and Health Club which is adjacent to the Swimming Pool. Dual use tickets are available.
Richmond School is responsible for running all the sports facilities on site both inside and outside of school hours.
Facilities available to hire include a 6 court indoor sports hall, a dance studio, an Astroturf pitch, 4 floodlit tennis courts and a fitness suite.
The school currently hosts Taekwondo, Basketball, Badminton, Football, Tennis, Table Tennis, mixed martial arts, Yoga, Pilates, dance, Irish dancing, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket and Netball.


More Americans are seeking medical care for flu than at any time since the "swine" pandemic of nearly a decade ago, say US health officials.
Thirty-seven children have died and nearly 12,000 patients have been admitted to hospital nationwide.
The outbreak could surpass 2014-15 when 34 million Americans fell ill, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In that season, 710,000 people were admitted to hospital and 56,000 died.
The director of the CDC, Dr Daniel Jernigan, said thousands of people were going to doctor's offices and emergency rooms to seek treatment for flu-like symptoms.
"This is the highest level of activity recorded since the 2009 pandemic," he said.
All 50 states excluding Hawaii are reporting "widespread" flu activity.
A 12-year-old boy in Florida, described by his family as a healthy child, became one of the latest to die from the virus.
Dylan Winnick died on Tuesday a day after developing a fever, according to stunned family members.
In 2014-15 the number of child deaths from flu reached 148.
Schools in at least 12 states have closed this year because of the deadly virus.
Also being mourned is Karlie Illg Slaven, 37, who died on Monday in Indiana from a flu-related illness after taking care of her two sick children.
Her distraught father is advising the public to get a flu shot, saying his daughter was the only household member not to have been vaccinated for the virus.
Mother-of-two Tandy Harmon died last week in Oregon after being diagnosed only two days earlier.
Dr Jernigan said baby-boomers – those in the 50 to 64 age bracket – are currently being hit particularly hard.
The 2009 swine flu pandemic was exceptionally widespread because it was a new virus.
However, the H3N2 virus that has swept the nation this year is the most deadly of the so-called "seasonal" strains.
The strain, also known as the "Aussie flu", has been around for 50 years and was first called the "Hong Kong flu" in 1968.
H3N2 also wreaked havoc during the 1997-98 and 2003-04 seasons, and is known to be particularly harmful for young children and the elderly.


well, I am often asked what is behind the gates on the road. these are always locked as we are by appointment only for our very special Visitors.
Just a quick note of congratulations to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro from Gloucestershire for her British Gold Medal.
Of course congratulations to all medalistsat the Olympic Games just gone .
Good luck for the Paralympians to follow shortly.
we are so pleased with the Orchard we planted in 2012. It cost a lot of money at the time but we planned always to make pickles, jams and chutneys for our Farm visitors at the outset. on advice from a Professional Supplier, we planted umpteen different varieties of Apples – baking and eating, plum varieties, cherries, pears… you name it. To this end we even planted Walnut trees which historically take up to 10 years to yield any decent crops for Pickled Walnuts – how is that for long term planning?
well it has been a long time again since I have blogged but it has been hectic here. no seriously, the weather changes have meant many Farming tasks were put back or brought forward and to catch up with news will take a while.
in case you are wondering it is a photo taken outside the "Chinese Experience" All you can Eat!
and that is just three of the boys!
well I am so far behind on blogging folks, it will take a while to catch up so bear with me! Lets start catching up with a recent event attended – The Countryfile Live show.


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LEGO The Incredibles Game Announced
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TT Games have announced that Pixar's much-loved superhero family, The Incredibles, will be getting their own LEGO Game.
LEGO The Incredibles will combine the two movies into one brick building (and possibly smashing) experience. The game, which is set for release on June the 10th 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One, will let you play as the Parr family as you fight crime and try to survive the terrors of everyday family life (and presumably build things). Players will get the change to play as Elastigirl, Violet, Mr Incredible and Dash in single player or two-player co-op.
As with previous LEGO games, there will once again be action-packed story levels connected via a hub world. In LEGO The Incredibles, Players will travel to locations such as Municiberg and Nomanisan Island on their journey to stop crime and uphold justice. Who said superheroing was easy?


If there are only three words you remember when you Remember Goliad, remember history, purity, and passion. We are a small family owned brewery with a passion for making fantastic craft beers. Our brewery is nestled on about 50 acres just north of town amongst the shade of South Texas oaks. Our water is brought up from 400 feet below sea level with an excellent mineralization for brewing, in fact 60% of the water we brew with is used straight from the well. The brewery grounds are well suited for a full day of activity with three ponds, a pecan orchard, lots of great trees, and wildlife. We look forward to having a pint with you in our beer garden very soon.


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Downtown Renton Office
1025 South 3rd St
Renton 98057
Cynthia A. Green Family Center & Clinic
12704 76th Ave S, Seattle 98178
RAYS Mailing Address
Childhaven – Broadway Branch
Childhaven – Auburn Eli Creekmore Memorial Branch
1035 SW 124th Ave
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1345 22nd Street NE
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The original Berry House, 1970.
Renton Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS) opened in the spring of 1970. At that time, existing agencies were largely adult-focussed; there were few services available for youth and families in Renton and South King County. The need for youth-specific services was large and growing due to the emerging drug use and related mental health issues for this age group. The agency operated the Berry House, which was a community drop in center. The purpose of the Berry House was to provide crisis intervention and support services to youth and families who were impacted by drug use. The program was developed and administered under the auspices of the Renton School District, working collaboratively with many community groups. The Berry House was staffed by volunteers who provided youth and families with a place to talk over their concerns and be referred to other very limited resources.
In 1971, Berry House services were moved from their original location near Renton High School to school district facilities on N. 4th Street in Renton. At this time, the agency Advisory Board wished to create a broader base of services to more effectively address the needs of its clients. With funding support from a federal grant, the program, now called the School and Community Drug Intervention Program, expanded to provide, professionally staffed services in the area of crisis intervention, counseling, foster care, job placement assistance, and community education services. In recognition of this expanded service focus, the name of the agency changed to Renton Area Youth Services, or RAYS, in May 1972. The agency also began to receive funding support from the City of Renton and King County. Following the expiration of the federal grant and after reviewing future funding options the Advisory Board determined that RAYS should become a private, non-profit agency and in June 1975, this change in organization status took place.
Family Focused Services
The program continued to emphasize services to youth and families who were impacted by drug use (RAYS was and is a Washington State licensed substance abuse treatment agency), but the program focus gradually began to broaden to serve youth and families with a variety of presenting problems including family conflict, school problems, mental health issues, and physical and sexual abuse. Increasingly, the program staff worked with entire families as well as extended families, recognizing the family system role in behavior change. The agency became more and more involved with prevention and early intervention services and began to work with pre-teens and children more frequently. Our school based counseling services continued to expand in Renton and Tukwila to promote service accessibility for children and families. The agency programs in the area of foster care and employment were discontinued due to changes in program emphasis.
In 1984, the agency relocated into the Renton Area Multi Service Center in downtown Renton, a registered historic site, and one of the current agency service sites. As the agency moved through the 1980's and into the 1990's, its mental health service capacity continued to expand and the service population continued to broaden as we addressed a regional need for services to children under 12 years of age. While the agency continued to serve adolescents, early intervention and prevention oriented services with children as young as age 4 became increasingly significant as part of a more family focused, early intervention service philosophy. This addition to our services resulted in a change in the agency name to Renton Area Youth and Family Services in 1988.
Renton Area Youth and Family Services has undergone many changes since its Berry House beginnings in 1970. What has remained constant throughout the agency's existence is its commitment to serve children, youth and families in need through the provision of effective, quality, accessible services. The agency maintains a strong sense of connectedness to the communities it serves in many ways such as through community partnerships with schools, churches, and community service groups, but importantly through its Board of Directors which is composed of persons who have a vital interest in the life of the community. In response to an ever-growing community need for its services, the agency has broadened its service area to include Renton, Maple Valley, and Tukwila. Funding for services is provided by the cities of Renton and Tukwila, The United Way, King County Government, Medicaid mental health, foundation grants, contributions and fees for services.
As RAYS moved toward its twenty-fifth year of existence in 1995, certain hallmarks were evident. The agency had been and continued to be provider of quality services that address particular needs of children, youth and families; the agency continued to respond dynamically to the long term and emerging needs of the community. In 1995, the agency became a Washington State licensed mental health provider for case management and outpatient services, expanded its school-based services to include mental health, youth development, and drug treatment services and in this way, made services more accessible to children and families. The West Hill Family Enrichment Center opened in 1996 to provide a range of family oriented prevention services to the Skyway, Campbell Hill, Lakeridge and Bryn Mawr communities. Specialized youth development services (SPARK T.H.I.S.) are also available at this site.
The new millennium brought continuing challenges to RAYS as the communities we serve have become significantly more economically, culturally, and ethnically diverse. The agency is called upon to respond to community needs in ways that are mission-driven, creative, effective, and culturally appropriate. RAYS continues to be in conversation with our community, our funding groups, and our agency partners to explore the best ways to be responsive and to significantly impact the lives of children, youth, and families. One of these opportunities is the Affordable Care Act of 2014, which brings with it the opportunity to form new partnerships with primary health care providers that offers coordinated care for our clients who are without health care. Additionally, our Healthy Start and Kincare programs serve young, first time parents and grandparents raising grandchildren respectively Our history indicates repeatedly that, working in concert with our community and with individuals and groups who are concerned with and invested in the quality of life for families, we can continue to build positive futures for children.
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Street Address: 1025 South 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057
Mailing Address: PO Box 1510, Renton, WA 98057


Sharing my FWTFL experience – including highs, lows, likes, dislikes, and whether I'm continuing the program or not!
This post as been one of my most requested posts ever! So I am finally sharing my experience with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. I honestly wanted to wait until I finished the full six weeks before sharing any type of review/experience recap. That way I could provide you with a true, full review/experience recap.
I kicked off FASTer Way to Fat Loss on December 3rd – but really waited until December 4th as December 3rd was my birthday and a girls gotta indulge. The week prior was a prep week where you learned more about the program, how it worked, and were introduced to your coach. With my coach (not sure if all coaches work this way) we had daily Facebook Lives where she covered different topics and introduced us to the way FASTer Way to Fat Loss worked. Then December 3rd things officially started!
Before I full dive into my experience with the program, let me explain why I decided to give it a try…I had always worked out (well since sophomore year of college, after gaining the freshman 20 aka 25 for me) and majority of the time ate pretty healthy. Other than the typical weekend indulging and occasional late night snacking (chocolate all the way). And while I had lost almost all of the freshman 25, I still wasn't feeling completely confident, comfortable, or happy with my body. I was a little toned from my time in the gym and everything I owned fit like it typically did, I just wasn't exactly where I wanted to be. So, I figured why not give it a try.
So I did it, I signed up for FASTer Way to Fat Loss and committed. With that, I found a balance that allowed me to have my favorite beer on the weekend, and indulge in a sweet treat with Joshua, without sacrificing my health. Now, I definitely fell off the wagon a couple of times (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and on our ski trip) but it was OKAY! I didn't feel guilty or upset, I just jumped right back on the wagon as it was so easy to do and the nutritional plan I had implemented accompanied the workouts and allowed my body to burn that dreaded FAT.
Okay, now what exactly is The FASTer Way to Fat Loss. One, it's the real deal, it's a lifestyle change but one that is easy to implement. Women of all ages, sizes, and lifestyles can do this program! It is again, so easy to implement and also, tailor to your personal lifestyle. FASTer Way to Fat Loss is a 6 week program that provides you with all of the tools you need to burn fat and increase your energy. While making your stronger and leaner! When you get started you'll receive a comprehensive guide to the program, 6 weeks of workouts (you can choose home or gym), sample meal plans and lots of support + encouragement – from fellow FWTFL-ers and your coach!
As mentioned above, I absolutely loved how easy it was to implement. I didn't feel overwhelmed by the program or feel as though I couldn't keep up with it. Instead, I felt excited about it and found myself going right along with it.
The support and encouragement you receive from your coach and those in the group with you. With my coach, each round has a Facebook group and everyone participating in that round is part of that group. Everyone posts in their daily and also shares wins, struggles, recipes, and more. The group really helps to motivate you to keep up with it and also inspires you!
The workouts! I am kind of obsessed with working out so I love spicing it up and trying new things. The workout schedule for FWTFL is AWESOME! Each day is a little different and each week is a little different. Keeps your body guessing and challenges you. Some days, the workouts only take 15-20 minutes but you feel the burn and to me that is the ideal workout.
The RESULTS! Within two weeks, my jeans no longer fit. They were too big and I had to go down a size. By the end of the size weeks, I had to go down to sizes (I say had like it's a bad thing HA it was the BEST thing ever). Before, FWTFL I was wearing a size 27 in jeans, now I can wear a 25. My legs and mid-section are will I have noticed the biggest change. These two areas were my biggest priority when starting the program so I am pretty happy with the results! While FWTFL is not about the scale, we all know us women are obsessed with the scale, so of course I had to check – I am down 5lbs and a whole lot of inches!
Honestly, nothing. There wasn't anything about the program that I didn't enjoy or find beneficial. Maybe, not being able to have chocolate on a specific day but then next day I could so it was all good! Taught me more self control for sure so I think that negative ended up being a very good thing!
100% going down two sizes in denim. Also, everything I learned about nutrition, carb cycling, and fasting. All of that information has been extremely beneficial and information I will continue to use and grow from. Additionally, some of the workouts were high moments for me. When I completed or totally rocked a workout I didn't think I would be able to do. The energy FWTFL gives you, really pushed me through some of the tougher ones and I loved it!
Falling off the wagon. I really wanted to stick to it strictly for the full six weeks to see optimal results but holidays and Christmas cookies called my name. So while it was a low, I don't feel guilty or ashamed by it, I just would have liked to follow the program strictly for the length of it.
Will I Continue with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss Program?
YES! I am not joining round two right now as I really want to do round one again – strictly. As mentioned above, I want to do the full six weeks exactly how their suppose to be done so I can see the optimal results. Then, I do plan to enroll in round two. This program is one I plan to stick to for life! It is doable, realistic, and honestly, so much fun! If you have any additional questions, please comment below with them, DM me via Instagram, or email me at louellareese@gmail.com. I am also planning to put together a post on FWTFL vs. BBG – sharing a comparison and my thoughts on the two vs. each other.
Ahhh this was so helpful babe! Thank you!
Of course lady! Glad you found it to be helpful!
I've totally been considering this plan having heard a couple of different bloggers talk about it. I think I'm going to start!
Oh I couldn't recommend more gal! You will love it!
Weight Watchers has been working well for me but hearing about the fast and substantial changes you've seen is very encouraging and has me thinking I should try it too!
Yes girl! They've been amazing! Hopped on the scale this morning and am down another pound. Couldn't recommend it more!
I've never heard of this program but if it can help me go down two pants sizes, I'm all for it ha!
Haha right? Exactly how I feel!
Sounds like a great program – is it something you would be able to maintain without needing to officially be part of the program?
It really is! And yes, I believe so. I'm currently doing it on my own before I dive into round two and am down another pound as of this morning!
I keep hearing such great things about this program and how much people love it. After I have the baby, I might have to try this to get the baby weight off!
Yes! I believe it would be perfect for that. I had a couple of women in my group that had previously just had babies and they seemed to really love it!
I've heard SO many amazing things about FWTFL and I'm itching to give it a go later this month! Loved hearing about your experience, you look fabulous!
Yes you absolutely should gal! Really couldn't recommend it more. Happy to answer any additional questions you may have as well. Just shoot me a DM!
Okay this sounds amazing and I may need to join! I have gained too much weight over the last few months and really wanting to get back down to my "normal" size!
FWTFL is definitely a great way to do that and do it pretty quickly! Highly recommend!
This is the first time I've ever heard of this program. Now I'm definitely intrigued. I think it's really challenging for me to stay on a diet because of my many many food allergies and digestive disease – but I'd love having a program that keeps me accountable on amounts of food and exercises!
So glad I could introduce you to it! This program really allows you to cater your diet to your lifestyle and dietary needs so I could be an awesome option for you!
I've heard so many great things for this program! I love the idea that you learn with the food and control. Can't wait to see what you do for the next round!
It really is a great one! Definitely super informative! Thanks lady – I'm very excited to continue seeing results.
I have been so curious about FWTFL and this post was so helpful!!


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The Galapagos Biodiversity and Education for Sustainability Fund
Julio Rodriguez
As part of a launch of the new "Galapagos Biodiversity and Education for Sustainability Fund", a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Ecuadorian tour-company Ecoventura with the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and Mr. Eliecer Cruz Bedón, a prominent Galapagos conservationist with decades of experience leading conservation efforts in the archipelago. This fund will provide vital support the Galapagos National Park Directorate's (GNPD) environmental management work in addition to the CDF's scientific research and Ecuadorian scientist scholarship program.
"It's important for people to know that there are conservation efforts by citizens and businessmen who operate in Galapagos and it's also an example for others to join this cause," stated Dr. Arturo Izurieta, Executive Director of the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Bartolomé Island, Galápagos. Photo by: Sam Rowley.
Ecoventura is a socially and ecologically responsible Ecuadorian-based tour operator and this new partnership is an extension of their impressive conservation efforts in the archipelago. They are also an in-kind donor and have generously allowed CDF to share their research projects aboard the M/V Galapagos Sky vessel. See details of an upcoming opportunity in December 2017 to travel in Galapagos with one of our Senior Researchers:
Our scientists will have the opportunity to join the guest aboard the M/V Galapagos Sky to share CDF research projects first-hand. Design: Daniel Unda.
Since CDF raises its funds independently and relies exclusively on the generosity of its donors, there are high hopes of all the work that will be achieved with Ecoventura´s help. Moreover, this tourism company is setting an important precedent for responsible tourism and in the future other organizations will emulate their business model.
In essence, tourism and the wellbeing of Galapagos' human population depend on the survival of the flora and fauna, so by supporting CDF, organizations will be able to ensure that their businesses and the conservation of the archipelago will last well into the future.
For more information about this environmentally responsible tour operator and to book a trip of the Galapagos Islands, please visit Ecoventura's website.


Although Frank & Oak started as an online-only business, CEO Ethan Song never considered it to be strictly an ecommerce company.
"We always wanted to find ways to connect with our customers whether it was online, via mobile or physically," Song said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.
Despite having a loyal base of 1.6 million online members across the U.S. and Canada, Frank & Oak found a store to be an important component of its relationships with consumers. By Nov. 13, 2014, Frank & Oak opened its first flagship store in Toronto.
For example, in addition to selling a variety of products, the Frank & Oak store includes a coffee shop and barbershop.
To make the brick-and-mortar experience even more interactive and compelling, Frank & Oak has rolled out the tablet solution from Tulip Retail, which provides a suite of sales associate mobility tools.
"We knew Tulip from the tech community in Canada," Song explained.
Using the Tulip platform, Frank & Oak Style Advisors are empowered with a wealth of information and resources to drive omnichannel sales. They have access to an enhanced product catalog that touts detailed product information and inventory levels; customer profiles that highlight purchase history and available store credit; and POS capabilities so they can complete in-store and e-Commerce transactions anywhere in the store.
Frank & Oak will refer to sales data as well as customer and employee feedback to determine the overall impact of the mobile solution.


Hamilton was commissioned in 1966 to make the prop watch for Stanley Kubrick's "2001-A Space Odyssey" movie. Hamilton made a commemorative version of the watch beginning in 1969.
In the 2000's, Hamilton reissued this watch in a commemorative edition limited to 2001 pieces, with five quartz movements in a case made of titanium and silicon strap with folding Hamilton signed clasp. The crown at 3 adjusts the time and date. The crown at 4 unscrews to adjust the inner rotating bezel. The three movements at the base of the watch are independent quartz movements that can be set to HT (home time), DPT (dream place time), and GMT (Greenwich mean time). These three movements can be adjusted using a magnetic wand that is hidden in the folding clasp of the watch. All movements work properly, and new batteries have been installed. This model is #1437 of 2001 and has had the strap cut to fit an approximately 7 inch wrist. It can be shortened, but not lengthened.


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Cavs, coach John Beilein plotting next steps in rough season
by: TOM WITHERS, Associated Press
Posted: Feb 17, 2020 / 02:48 PM CST / Updated: Feb 17, 2020 / 02:48 PM CST
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein, center, talks with Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) and Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Beilein has admitted that losing NBA games has hit him hard. Maybe too hard.
The 67-year-old former Michigan coach struggled to get through the season's unofficial first half with the young Cavaliers, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference.
It's not clear if he'll make it until the end.
Beilein and the Cavs have discussed the possibility of him stepping down before the end of the season. And while there has been no decision made about Beilein's future, the team plans to reconvene this week following the All-Star break as players, coaches and executives return from much-needed retreats.
ESPN.com first reported the possibility of Beilein leaving the team before the end of the season on Sunday night as the All-Star Game wrapped up in Chicago.
It's been a rough transition to the pro game for Beilein, who was wildly successful as a college coach — the past 12 seasons with the Wolverines. Beilein was a surprising hire by the Cavs, who convinced him he was the right choice and enticed him to leave the Big Ten powerhouse and sign a five-year contract in May.
Along with their woeful 14-40 record, there have been reports that players have not been pleased with Beilein's coaching style, calling it simplistic with too much emphasis on fundamentals. Beilein seems to have his players' respect, but it's been a challenge for him to connect on the same personal level as he did with college kids.
After a recent home loss, Beilein said he wasn't sure if players were still buying into him.
"I think that our guys have to measure themselves, are they bought into playing winning basketball?" he said. "I don't think it has anything to do with a particular coach or coaches, whatever. They've just got to go and play hard. There's moments that we have, that we have played really hard in a lot of adversity.
"I do know that I'm trying to do my job and work as hard as I can for them."
Beyond the team's on-court struggles, Beilein had to recently apologize to players after inadvertently calling them "thugs" during a team film session in Detroit.
When they hired Beilein, the Cavs felt he was the perfect coach to help develop young players such as second-year guard Collin Sexton, rookie Darius Garland and forward Larry Nance. Jr. But Cleveland has been plagued by scoring droughts, poor defense and late-game collapses with the Cavs' inexperience emerging and hurting them at the worst possible times.
A shake-up was expected at the trading deadline, but instead of dealing either star forward Kevin Love or Tristan Thompson, the Cavs acquired two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond in a deal with the Pistons.
The Cavs were hoping the move would give them a spark or at least appease a fan base becoming more disenchanted with every lopsided loss. However, Cleveland suffered its worst home loss in 50 years in Drummond's debut before snapping a 12-game home losing streak with a win in the final game before the All-Star break.
Beilein went 829-468 as a college coach. He won 428 games at Michigan and the Wolverines made the NCAA Tournament nine times and twice advanced to the Final Four in his 12 seasons.
If Beilein does step down, associate head coach JB Bickerstaff would likely replace him. Bickerstaff previously coached for almost two seasons with Memphis. His father, Bernie Bickerstaff, is a senior adviser with the Cavs.
It's likely the Cavs will have a better sense of Beilein's future by the time they play at Washington on Friday. They'll visit Miami the following day before hosting the Heat on Feb. 24.
The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach.