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Iran is developing an enormous new community of tunnels at its Natanz nuclear web site that might home a large enrichment facility that will be impervious to bunker-busting bombs and cyberattacks, the New York Occasions reported Thursday.
The report mentioned that the US and Israel had been monitoring development on the web site for a number of months, however had avoided commenting on it publicly, excluding a quick comment made final month by Protection Minister Benny Gantz.
“Throughout these very days, Iran is making an effort to finish the manufacturing and set up of 1,000 superior IR6 centrifuges at its nuclear services, together with a brand new facility being constructed at an underground web site close to Natanz,” he mentioned, talking at a convention at Herzliya’s Reichman College.
Gantz’s public feedback shocked each US and Israeli officers, the report mentioned. Iran didn’t deny the accusation, having beforehand mentioned it was developing new services in response to assaults on the present Natanz web site, blamed on Israel.
Sattelite photographs revealed lately by analysis teams present that the brand new facility is near the outdated heart at Natanz, however buried far deeper below a mountain, in an analogous method to the Fordow plant. Efforts to assault such a web site would require essentially the most superior bunker-busters, which Israel doesn’t but possess.
The report famous that the Individuals and Israelis differ sharply over the seriousness of the implications of the development.
Biden administration officers advised the Occasions that they’ve been following the development for greater than a yr and so they weren’t particularly alarmed.
They identified that the power, which might be deep beneath a mountain, wouldn’t be prepared for a number of years, giving the Individuals time to cope with it both via diplomacy or drive ought to the necessity come up.
They imagine that the first function of the brand new facility is to exchange the centrifuge facility that was severely broken in a classy assault final yr, blamed on Israel.
And whereas it might not play a job in Iranian skills to assemble a nuclear weapon within the close to future, Tehran was utilizing its existence to stress the US into concessions in talks over a return to the nuclear deal.
Talks between Iran and world powers in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have stalled.
The nuclear deal collapsed 4 years in the past when former US president Donald Trump withdrew the US and imposed crushing sanctions on Iran. Within the meantime, Iran has vastly expanded its nuclear work, whereas insisting that it’s for peaceable functions.
“The Iranians’ highest precedence is utilizing the nuclear menace to realize concessions, financial and in any other case,” Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., the lately retired head of US Central Command, advised the Occasions.
Israeli officers nevertheless view the positioning very otherwise.
They see it as additional proof of Iran’s efforts to realize nuclear weapons capabilities and justification for Israeli efforts to thwart this system, the Occasions mentioned.
The report mentioned the development might be behind what it referred to as accelerated Israeli efforts to thwart this system, referencing a number of current assaults on Iranian scientists and engineers blamed on Israel.
It additionally famous that development of the brand new web site started across the similar time because the killing of the daddy of Iran’s nuclear program Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which has additionally been blamed on Israel.
In his current speech, Gantz mentioned Iran is only a “few weeks” from accumulating ample fissile materials for a bomb.
“Iran continues to build up irreversible data and expertise within the improvement, analysis, manufacturing, and operation of superior centrifuges,” Gantz mentioned.
“It stands only a few weeks away from accumulating fissile materials that can be ample for a primary bomb, holds 60 kg of enriched materials at 60%, produces metallic uranium on the enrichment degree of 20%, and prevents the IAEA from accessing its services,” he added, earlier than revealing the development at Natanz.
The report quoted a number of Israeli officers as saying they imagine Iran’s final goal is to make use of the power to complement uranium at a mass scale, utilizing superior new centrifuges.
American officers concede the brand new facility is sort of massive, and normally effectively protected, the Occasions mentioned.
However whereas a lot of the West’s focus was on Iran’s nuclear program, Normal McKenzie warned that the foremost present menace got here from Iran’s ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, which he referred to as Tehran’s “crown jewels.”
“And that’s the place they’ve made enormous strides within the final 5 to seven years,” Normal McKenzie mentioned, “the place they now realistically have overmatch towards their neighbors.”
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Watercolor Wonder Crayons Class is this weekend!
March 31, 2010
Have you always wanted to learn to watercolor? Come to the Cat/Art Studio this coming Saturday and learn several different techniques using these amazing crayons. I love to use them, they are one of my very favorite tools for adding color to images.
And, recognize these gorgeous flowers? No, well this is a stamp set, Awash with Flowers, that will be in Stampin' Up!'s next BIG IDEA BOOK & CATALOG, available on July 1st. However, in April, Stampin' Up! is making this stamp set available to us. Come back to Stampin' Purrfection tomorrow to find out more.
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text: Barrons surprise,filled Is That You? series continues with a new title that is out of this world! When a group of children sees a strange light in the night sky, they go out to investigate. As they search for evidence of an E. T. , readers are invited to slide their hand into the books special pockets to feel what could be a miniature spaceship, an aliens wrinkly skin, and even long rubbery fingers! Steve Coxs engaging illustrations and a special pop,up at the end of the book add to the fun. Young readers wont be able to resist challenging themselves, their friends, and their family members to reach inside the secret pocketsif they dare!

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Сегодня родился Передерий Григорий Петрович
On October 11, 1871 Peredery Grigory Petrovich was born. This is a Russian engineer and a builder of bridges. In 1897 Grigory has graduated from the St. Petersburg institute of engineers of means of communication. He is the author of several bridges in Moscow, Khabarovsk, Leningrad, Arkhangelsk, Vologda. He has also written several works on construction of bridges.


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We are all feeling the pinch of higher food prices. From potatoes to cheese, the grocery store is hiking prices to recover their own ever-increasing costs.
At our house I try to keep the grocery budget down by a myriad of ways including: meal planing (download a free template here) , shopping sale ads, shopping at discount stores (Such as Save-A-Lot in Coffeyville), and of course buying in bulk. Still the total amount spent on our groceries keeps climbing. Factoring in special dietary needs (wheat-free) and you increase you costs.
One other way I’ve been trying to cut the budget is with us eating less meat. Meat products are by far the costliest at the check-out. Instead of meat being our main course, more and more often it’s becoming a side dish or a flavoring for a vegetable or bean based dish.
Buying meat in bulk is a great way to cut the budget, if you have the money up front and the freezer space. We don’t always have the former even if we have the latter. Raising you own meat is another way to trim the fat off of the budget.
What cost saving tips do you have to share? Leave a comment & share your secrets!

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A survey by the Universities of Zurich and Hawaii used coffee grounds to revitalize forests, in an unprecedented study, published in the United Kingdom. And the result was impressive.
Scientists worked on deforested land in the 1950s to make way for agriculture in Costa Rica. They sprayed tons of coffee grounds in that area, 40 to 30 meters away, which would be discarded.
The results were compared with a neighboring area of the same size and in the same territory. In the area treated with coffee, 80% of the land was covered with trees, against 20% of the other land.
More than that: the trees born the coffee pulp were 4 times larger than those the untreated soil.
With this, the researchers proved the benefits of coffee residues as a natural fertilizer and their ability to recover deforested and degraded areas.
“The results were unexpected and extraordinary. The area treated with a thick layer of coffee pulp turned into a dense forest of trees in two years, while in the other area, that of the sample, nothing but grass and weeds grew ”, explained Professor Rebecca Cole, head of the study .
Coffee residues not only contain many micronutrients that fertilize the soil and promote rapid growth, such as phosphorus and nitrogen.
That is why it is a very powerful natural fertilizer, but it also has the secondary benefit of creating a barrier in the soil that blocks the growth of herbs and weeds, removing sunlight.
The extract stimulates growth and facilitates rapid repopulation of native species.
“This study clearly suggests that agricultural products can be reused to accelerate the recovery of forests in degraded tropical lands. It's a win-win situation, ”concluded Cole.

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Rams at Cardinals by Jess Root of Revenge of the Birds
Impact Injuries: QB Kevin Kolb is suffering from turf toe and foot sprain. He has yet to practice this week, but his availability for Sunday is not known. Most suspect he will not be able to play. RB Beanie Wells is still dealing with his injured knee but is expected to play. TE Todd Heap should be back from his hamstring injury, but rookie TE Rob Housler hurt his groin and is not expected to go. FB Anthony Sherman is also out.
The X-Factor: This game could be a battle of two 1-6 teams and backup quarterbacks. Both teams have struggling defenses and solid running backs, so it will come down to which QB can execute better. AJ Feeley is a journeyman for the Rams while John Skelton has only four starts under his belt for the Cardinals.
Don’t be surprised if: Defensively, it should surprise no one to see both teams stack up eight men in the box to force the quarterbacks to make plays. Both Steven Jackson and Beanie Wells will be the focal points of their team's offense.
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Falcons at Colts by D. Orlando Ledbetter of the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Impact Injuries: Left tackle Sam Baker (lower back) will miss his second consecutive game. The team announced he’ll be out for three to four weeks. Will Svitek took over for him against Detroit and held his own against Kyle Vanden Bosch, whom he held sackless.
The X-Factor: Julio Jones. The rookie wide receiver returns to action after recovering from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the last two games. He’s caught 25 passes for 358 yards.
Don’t be surprised if: RB Michael Turner rumbles for another 100-yard game. He has rushed for more than 100 yards in the last two games and has scored five touchdowns over the last four games. When he has 21 carries or more his teams are 25-1 (.962).
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Ravens at Steelers by Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times
Impact Injuries: Offensive guard Ben Grubbs has missed the past six games since suffering a right turf toe against the Steelers, but returned to practice this week on a limited basis and is regarded as a game-time decision. If Grubbs can't go, then Andre Gurode will start in his place. All-Pro defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has a hamstring injury, but is expected to play. Wide receiver Lee Evans is still dealing with a left ankle injury and is likely to miss his sixth game in a row.
The X-Factor: Trounced by the Baltimore Ravens (5-2) to open the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) have won six of seven games since that 35-7 rout to launch the season. Now, they’re eager for payback Sunday night at Heinz Field after turning the football over seven times during the first meeting. It was the biggest margin of victory in history of the series, and the Steelers complained afterward about chop blocks, punter Sam Koch’s two-point conversion in the third quarter and some late end-zone throws by Joe Flacco with the game already in hand for Baltimore. Serious playoff implications are contained in this game. If the Ravens sweep the season series, they’ll be in ideal position to win the AFC North and earn an automatic playoff berth and remain in the hunt for home-field advantage during the playoffs. The Ravens haven’t won the division title since 2006. If the Steelers win, they’ll have an immediate opportunity to jump ahead in the division since they play the Cincinnati Bengals twice this month. The Steelers’ pass protection and the play of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have improved markedly since the first encounter with Baltimore. They’re coming off an emotional victory over the New England Patriots. The Ravens haven’t forgotten how they were booted from the playoffs in two of the past three years by their archrivals, including last January.
Don’t be surprised if: The Ravens have a tendency to not stick with the hot hand when it comes to their receivers. Anquan Boldin is coming off a seven-catch, 145-yard performance against the Arizona Cardinals. And he has a strong track record against the Steelers. He has scored three touchdowns in four games against Pittsburgh, averaging six receptions and 94.5 yards in those contests. The Steelers will counter with the top-ranked pass defense in the league. They haven’t allowed a team to throw for more than 257 yards against them, holding five teams to under 200 yards and one to only 76 yards.
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Jets at Bills by Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News
Impact Injuries: The Bills still are without starting left tackle Demetrius Bell, who has a shoulder injury, but guard Andy Levitre moved out to the left tackle spot and played very well against Washington's Brian Orakpo last Sunday. Buffalo may get a key receiver back. Donald Jones, who started the first five games, has been able to practice this week and would help against the Jets' tough secondary.
The X-Factor: Bills running back Fred Jackson is second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage and is one of only three Bills all-time with 1,000 yards from scrimmage in the first seven games (joining O.J. Simpson and Thurman Thomas). The Jets rank 25th against the run this season, but they are eighth overall in yards allowed.
Don’t be surprised if: They can keep the Jets under 140 rushing yards. In the last four meetings, the Jets averaged 279 rushing yards a game on the Bills. Buffalo stands 20th in rushing yards allowed. They need rookie Marcell Dareus to have a good game in a tough matchup against Jets center Nick Mangold.
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Bears at Eagles by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune
Impact Injuries: Coming out of their bye, the Bears are as healthy as they have been since the start of the season. Wide receiver Earl Bennett will play after missing the last five games with a serious chest injury. Right tackle Gabe Carimi, the first-round draft pick from Wisconsin, is available but will not start. Because he’s so inexperienced, the Bears want to let him take his time before they put him back in the mix at right tackle. Plus, a struggling offensive line has started to settle in and fill-in right tackle Lance Louis and substitute right guard Chris Spencer are playing well. It’s going to create an interesting decision for the Bears when Carimi does return. Do they go with the younger Louis they want to develop or the veteran Spencer at right guard? Spencer was signed to replace Olin Kreutz but has shown improvement each week at right guard and could force a conversation for the coaching staff.
The X-Factor: Lovie Smith set a goal of getting to 4-3 at the team’s bye week after an embarrassing loss at Detroit on Oct. 10. His team met that goal and now the Bears come out of the bye with a big game at Philadelphia and back on the Monday night stage the team was on at Ford Field. The Bears face a familiar foe in Michael Vick, a dangerous quarterback they’ve had success defending over the years, even before Smith’s Tampa Two was the defense of choice. Vick is 0-3 as a starter vs. the Bears, although much of the idea that he has struggled vs. Chicago stems from an awful outing he had in Week 15 of the 2005 season at Soldier Field. It was a Sunday night game and the wind chill at kickoff was minus-3 degrees. Vick was terrible and the Bears rolled to a victory. But the athletic Bears’ front and the Cover-2 scheme helps Smith’s unit defend Vick. All of the defenders have their eyes on Vick and the Bears are able to converge on him. In Philadelphia, they believe Vick has taken a step recently to elevate his game so it makes for an intriguing matchup. Can the athletic quarterback foil the defense that sacrifices size for speed in order to cover the entire field?
Don’t be surprised if: Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg goes after the young Bears’ safeties on the opening drive of the game. The Bears have changed their starting combination of safeties on an almost weekly basis and on Monday rookie Chris Conte and second-year player Major Wright figure to be called on. Vick will challenge them deep with DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin right out of the gates. At the minimum, it should open up the crossing routes the Eagles love to use with Jason Avant and Brent Celek. The Bears have been beaten deep too many times this season and the young safeties have been told over and over not to get beat deep.
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Bengals at Titans by Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer
Impact Injuries: It looks as if CB Adam "Pacman" Jones (hamstring), TE Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) and LB Rey Maualuga (ankle) will all be out for Sunday's game. In the case of all three though it is better they are out for this game than push coming back, especially with four straight division games upcoming. Kelly Jennings and Chris Crocker will play corner in nickel situations while Donald Lee will see most of the snaps in place of Gresham. Dan Skuta and Brandon Johnson will split time for the third straight game at middle linebacker.
The X-Factor: Once again it comes down to the run game. Tennessee has the fifth-worst run defense in the league and allowed 6.1 yards per carry against Indianapolis last week. Since running for 104 yards against Buffalo in Week 4, Cedric Benson has averaged just 2.8 yards per carry against Jacksonville and Indianapolis. If ever there was a good time to get Benson going and mix in some outside runs from Bernard Scott, this would be the week.
Don’t be surprised if: Mike Zimmer dials up plenty of pressure packages in order to get at Tennessee QB Matt Hasselbeck. He has been sacked only nine times this season and could take advantage of a Bengals secondary that gave up five pass plays over 20 yards last week.
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Browns at Texans by Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Impact Injuries: Will Texans WR Andre Johnson return after missing four games with a surgically-repaired hamstring? If so, it will be a great battle between him and Browns CB Joe Haden, who's off to a superb start this season.
The X-Factor: Browns running back Montario Hardesty will sit out the game with a torn calf muscle and will be missed against the Texans' 6th-ranked run defense.
Don’t be surprised if: Peyton Hillis gets back on track after missing two games with a pulled hamstring and helps Colt McCoy look better than the league's 25th-ranked QB.
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Seahawks at Cowboys by Charean Williams of the Star-Telegram
Impact Injuries: Running back Felix Jones is expected to miss his second consecutive game with a high left ankle sprain. Rookie DeMarco Murray will start his second game. Cornerback Mike Jenkins will miss at least three weeks with a hamstring injury. He will be replaced by nickel back Orlando Scandrick. Punter Mat McBriar has nerve damage in his left (plant) foot but is expected to try to play through it. He left at halftime last week and was replaced by kicker Dan Bailey.
The X-Factor: Linebacker Sean Lee dislocated his left wrist against the Eagles. Lee consulted with Dr. Bo Frederick, a Dallas hand and wrist specialist, on Monday. The doctor determined Lee’s wrist does not need immediate surgery, which would end Lee’s season. But Lee’s status this week is in doubt. He leads the Cowboys in tackles, interceptions, pass deflections and fumble recoveries. Bradie James, the Cowboys’ leading tackler each of the past six seasons, will fill in. He has played only 187 snaps and his 24 tackles ranks eighth on the team.
Don’t be surprised if: The Cowboys defense rebounds. Dallas allowed 495 yards in the 34-7 loss to the Eagles. Michael Vick passed for 279 yards, using the middle of the field, and ran for another 50 yards. LeSean McCoy ran for a career-best 185 yards and two touchdowns. It is a copy-cat league, but the Seahawks don’t have Vick or McCoy or any of the Eagles other weapons.
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Broncos at Raiders by Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post
Impact Injuries: Running back Willis McGahee expects to return after missing last week while recovering from surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand. The Broncos had no running game against Oakland in the season opener, and need a healthy and productive McGahee to help take some of the pressure off Tebow.
The X-Factor: No player in the NFL is under more pressure to improve and quickly than Tim Tebow, who will be making his third start of the season. His first career start, last year, was also in Oakland, so the Raiders shouldn't be caught off guard by Tebow's running abilities like they were last year, when he scored on a 40-yard run. Tebow has to improve as a passer if the Broncos are going to have success. He completed only 46 percent of his passes last week against Detroit and didn't take care of the ball (a fumble and interception were returned for touchdowns).
Don’t be surprised if: The Raiders run right at the heart of the Broncos defense. It looks like Oakland will be without Bronco-slayer Darren McFadden, but the Broncos are expecting a heavy dose of Michael Bush. And with good reason. Oakland has run for 742 yards in the last three Raiders wins.
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Green Bay Packers
Packers at Chargers by Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press Gazette
Impact Injuries: Coming off the bye week, the Packers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while. The only two players who won’t be available for Sunday’s game at San Diego are defensive end Mike Neal (knee) and left tackle Chad Clifton (hamstring). Neal, who hasn’t played all season, is hoping to begin practicing next week. He could give the Packers’ sagging pass rush a boost when he returns. The timeline on Clifton, who was hurt in Week 5, is less clear. He still has several more weeks of rehab before he can return to practice. Even then, the coaches might be inclined to stick with Marshall Newhouse, who has been an adequate fill-in. The Packers will get two key defensive players back — nickel cornerback Sam Shields (concussion) and right outside linebacker Frank Zombo (knee). Both missed the previous game at Minnesota but have been cleared to return.
The X-Factor: Coming off the bye. Under coach Mike McCarthy, the Packers are 4-1 coming out of their bye week, and the only loss came in overtime at Tennessee in 2008. Before McCarthy, the Packers were just 9-8 coming out of the bye dating back to 1990, when the byes were implemented.
Don’t be surprised if: Defensive coordinator Dom Capers has something waiting in the wings to boost the pass rush. Perhaps it will be a different blitz package or some new personnel grouping, but it’s a good bet he’ll try something new in order to get more pressure on the opposing quarterbacks in the second half of the season.
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Browns at Texans by Steph Stradley of the Houston Chronicle
Impact Injuries: Andre Johnson did not practice this week, and Gary Kubiak says that Johnson is day to day. It may be the Texans, in an abundance of caution, will hold him out until after the bye week, which would mean missing two games before the bye.
The X-Factor: The Texans have been near the bottom of the league in penalties but after the last game, the Jaguars complained about the Texans "dirty" play. Will be interesting to see if some of the plays that weren't flagged last week are flagged this week.
Don’t be surprised if: The Texans running game has a great day. This is the first time fullback Lawrence Vickers is facing his former team, and the Texans plan every week is to run the ball a ton if the Texans get an early lead.
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Falcons at Colts by Brad Wells of StampedeBlue.com
Impact Injuries: At this point, the question is more, 'Who isn't hurt for the Colts?' Punt returner Blair White can now be added to the walking wounded with a knee injury. The Colts signed corner Prince Miller this week to return kicks should White not play. Joseph Addai is still nursing nagging injuries, paving the way for the impressive rookie, Delone Carter, to start yet another game at running back. Surprising guard Quinn Ojinnaka might also miss the game with a knee injury. However, the good news on the injury front is that Anthony Castonzo, the first round pick for the Colts in 2011, is back at practice this week and looks healthy. If Castonzo can return to playing left tackle, it will go a long way to stabilizing Indy's decimated offensive line.
The X-Factor: The Colts hold a dominating 13-1 record over the Falcons in recent years. Likely, without Peyton Manning, that record doesn't mean much. Still, should Castonzo return, and should oft-injured veteran Ryan Diem play some at RG this week, the Colts o-line will be near full strength. Atlanta's pass rush is nothing special, nor is their secondary. This might play to Indy's strengths (what few they have left).
Don’t be surprised if: The Colts get their first win. No slight to the Falcons, but the match-up here might give the Colts just enough to scratch out their first win of 2011. Matt Ryan is not a deep ball thrower, and the Falcons rely heavily on their run game. This season, Indy has been somewhat better about stopping the run. DT Ricardo Mathews has played well recently, and linebacker Pat Angerer is a tackling machine. In years past, Falcons back Michael turner has KILLED the Colts. But, if they can contain and control him, Indy probably wins this game.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Dolphins at Chiefs by Joel Thorman of ArrowheadPride.com
Impact Injuries: Jon McGraw. The Chiefs starting safety has been absent from practice after suffering a shoulder injury last week. It's unclear if he'll be available on Sunday. McGraw is already Eric Berry, who is out for the season, so the Chiefs are really digging into their depth chart at the position. McGraw is the only name on the Chiefs injury report which marks the second consecutive week they've had just one player listed. Injuries won't be a huge problem for the Chiefs this week.
The X-Factor: Motivation. Or, for the Chiefs, how to avoid the classic trap game. KC is coming off a four-game winning streak including two consecutive physical wins over AFC West teams. The're working on a short week and, after last Monday night's thrilling and emotional overtime victory over the Chargers, you have to wonder if the Chiefs can maintain the same level of motivation against the Dolphins. The Chiefs are saying all the right things about taking the Dolphins seriously but you have to wonder if they can get up for this game the way they did against San Diego last Monday.
Don’t be surprised if: This game is closer than the 5.5 point spread. If the Chiefs win, I think it comes by a field goal. The Dolphins are not as bad as their record indicates and the Chiefs may not be as good as their record says they are. Outside of the shutout over Oakland, every Chiefs victory has come down to the last few minutes of the fourth quarter. I wouldn't expect this one to be different given the type of week the Chiefs are coming off of.
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Dolphins at Chiefs by Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post
Impact Injuries: The Dolphins likely will be without starting cornerback Vontae Davis (hamstring) for the second straight game, meaning rookie seventh-rounder Jimmy Wilson will likely start and match up against Chiefs rookie Jonathan Baldwin, who caught a 39-yard touchdown last week against the Chargers. And running back Daniel Thomas is still hobbled by a hamstring injury that kept him out of last week's game against the Giants, though he is optimistic about playing this week.
The X-Factor: Right tackle Marc Colombo. He has been a matador this season, allowing three sacks, a league-high eight quarterback hits and 22 pressures, fourth-most in the league. The Chiefs, meanwhile, have one of the game's best pass rushers in OLB Tamba Hali, who has six sacks, seven quarterback hits and 17 pressures this year. He gave Chargers tackle Marcus McNeill fits last week, sacking Philip Rivers twice and forcing McNeil into six false start and holding penalties. The Dolphins better give Colombo some help on Sunday, or else he and Matt Moore could be in for a long, painful day.
Don’t be surprised if: The Dolphins finally make a few plays on defense. They have cretaed just three turnovers on defense this year, but the Chiefs could be just the cure. The Chiefs have 16 turnovers this year, tied for second-most in the NFL, including nine interceptions from Matt Cassel. If the Dolphins can actually turn some of those turnovers into touchdowns, they may be able to pull off the upset.
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New England Patriots
Giants at Patriots by Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald
Impact Injuries: The Patriots are finally healthy, with only reserve linebacker Dane Fletcher missing practice on Thursday and Friday. The Patriots did receive a scare on Wednesday, as receiver Wes Welker missed practice, but the NFL’s leader in receptions should be OK. He suffered a neck injury when Steelers safety Troy Polamalu hit him. In addition, defensive end Shaun Ellis bruised ribs, and he could be out on Sunday.
The X-Factor: The Patriots need to run the ball against the Giants, both to control the clock and limit their ability to rush quarterback Tom Brady. Yet BenJarvus Green-Ellis has been slightly slowed with a toe injury, even if he hasn’t missed time. That makes rookie Stevan Ridley the X-factor. The quick, slashing, bruising back isn’t as consistent as Green-Ellis, but he can attack defense’s faster. That makes him more dangerous this week. He may even eclipse 100 yards for the first time.
Don’t be surprised if: The Patriots turn Eli Manning into the quarterback the NFL saw in 2010. Manning has been efficient this year, taking care of the ball in a career season. He has just five interceptions. Yet it’s not clear how long this will last. Perhaps the Patriots defense, one that saw its criticized all week for its ineffectiveness, responds. This may be the week it busts out of its slump, created a few turnovers. Manning may be in for a rough game.
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New Orleans Saints
Buccaneers at Saints by Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune
Impact Injuries: The Saints will likely be without tailback Mark Ingram again this week as he continues to recover from a bruised heel. The Saints are deep at tailback, with Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory all able to share the load, though the entire run game fell flat last week at St. Louis. The Saints lost right tackle Charles Brown to a season-ending hip flexor this week, but the timing worked out OK since veteran starter Zach Strief is ready to come back from his own knee injury.
The X-Factor: The Saints’ run defense has been a bit sloppy over the past four weeks, allowing occasional big plays to break out. That’s what happened three weeks ago at Tampa Bay. And this week the Bucs will have their most dynamic tailback, LeGarrette Blount, back from injury.
Don’t be surprised if: The Saints win the turnover battle. The Saints lost at Tampa Bay three weeks ago because they lost the turnover battle 4-0. Turnovers have been the primary point of emphasis all week in practice. … Then again, turnovers were a big emphasis before that last Tampa Bay game, too. This time, the Saints need to do a better job of disrupting quarterback Josh Freeman, and their defensive backs need to hang on to balls in the air after dropping too many potential picks this season.
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New York Giants
Giants at Patriots by Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News
Impact Injuries: WR Hakeem Nicks is nursing a hamstring injury that may keep him out of the game, which is a big blow to an offense that may need to win in a shootout. Worse, RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a swollen, sore foot and won't play either. Those are arguably Eli Manning's two biggest weapons, and going into a game against Tom Brady and the Pats without a full arsenal is a dangerous thing. Other injuries to be concerned about: C David Baas is nursing a sore knee and DE Osi Umenyiora injured his shoulder. Both are expected to play, but may be limited.
The X-Factor: CB Aaron Ross. The Giants switched their defensive philosophy this year and instead of having their corners play halves of the field, they've been locking Corey Webster on the opponents' best WR. The problem with that is the Pats' best WR is the 5-9 Wes Welker, and Webster admittedly has trouble with "little jitterbug-type" guys. Ross, who isn't nearly as good as Webster, likes playing smaller guys in the spot, so it looks like the assignment of containing the NFL's slipperiest (and possibly most dangerous) receiver falls to him.
Don’t be surprised if: WR Ramses Barden takes on a bigger-than-expected role in the Giants' offense in what is expected to be his season debut. He's been on PUP all year while recovering from ankle surgery, but he's 6-6, he knows the offense, and he was starting to look like a somewhat reliable target when he got hurt last year. He may have to play if Nicks is out, but even if Nicks plays, Barden could be a good red-zone target. He also may steal some snaps from either WR Victor Cruz or TE Travis Beckum running routes out of the slot.
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New York Jets
Jets at Bills by Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News
Impact Injuries: Defensive tackles Mike DeVito (MCL sprain) and Kenrick Ellis (ankle) are in danger of missing the game after practicing on a limited basis this week. All-Pro center Nick Mangold used the bye week to fully recover a high ankle sprain that kept him out of the better part of three games earlier this season.
The X-Factor: Cornerbacks Kyle Wilson and Donald Strickland. The Bills’ spread offense with consistent three- and four-receiver sets will take the Jets out of their base defense, which means plenty of snaps for their nickel and dime cornerbacks. Wilson has quietly put together a solid sophomore season after his rookie woes. It’ll be incumbent upon Wilson and Strickland to get physical at the line of scrimmage to disrupt Buffalo’s rhythm-based short passing game.
Don’t be surprised if: Mark Sanchez takes his fair share of shots down the field. Although the Jets have averaged an eye-opening 279 rushing yards in four games under Rex Ryan against the Bills, Sanchez could have opportunities to stretch the field through the air against a gambling Buffalo defense that doesn’t put too much pressure on the quarterback (only 13 sacks). Santonio Holmes, who has just 22 catches, may be in store for a breakout game.
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Broncos at Raiders by Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle
Impact Injuries: Kicker Sebastian Janikowski is nursing a hamstring injury, but the team is planning on him returning. Linebacker Rolando McClain will probably play hurt with his bad ankle again, and fullback Marcel Reece is looking to come back from an ankle injury and make his first start in a month.
The X-Factor: With Darren McFadden all but out with a sprained foot, will Hue Jackson open up the offense in Carson Palmer's first start at quarterback or will he rely on Michael Bush and Taiwan Jones to re-establish the dominant running game of earlier this season.
Don’t be surprised if: Receiver Jacoby Ford has a breakout game. He is finally healthy after a nagging hamstring injury, and while newcomer T.J. Houshmandzadeh got all the headlines this week, the speedy Ford could get a lot of balls as Jackson wants to show that Palmer's arm is just fine.
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Bears at Eagles by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Impact Injuries: The Eagles remain a remarkably healthy group. The only significant injury to come out of Sunday's win over the Cowboys was backup linebacker Akeem Jordan's concussion. He hadn't been cleared by doctors to return to practice as of Thursday. LeSean McCoy missed Thursday's practice with a "stomach flu," but was expected to be OK by Monday night. Backup Dion Lewis missed the Dallas game because he was in a car accident just before kickoff, but he was back Thursday and taking most of McCoy's repetitions in practice. Defensive end Brandon Graham, meanwhile, remained on the physically unable to perform list as of Thursday. The Eagles have until Sunday at 4 p.m. to decide if they want to activate Graham. If they do they'll have to cut a player.
The X-Factor: The Eagles have plenty of X factors on offense, but their chances against the Bears could come down simply to stopping one man: Matt Forte. There might not be another non-quarterback more valuable to his team. The running back, tops in the NFL in yards from scrimmage, leads Chicago in rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards. If there's one knock against Forte it's that he hasn't found the end zone as much as you would like, scoring only three total touchdowns. Still, the Eagles defense will have their hands full with the 6-foot-2, 220-pound tailback, who seems to be motivated by his contract situation. Will they stack eight in the box to contain him? Will they narrow the wide-nine even more than they have over the last two games? Keeping Forte in check is job No. 1 for the Eagles defense.
Don’t be surprised if: The Eagles stick with a balanced offense. The main reason the Eagles should stick with near-even distribution between the run and pass is simple -- it's worked. And it's worked primarily because LeSean McCoy has been so effective. The third-year running back is second in the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns. During the Eagles' two-game winning streak, McCoy carried the ball 28 and 30 times. No tailback during Andy Reid's 13-year tenure has ever shouldered that much of a load in back-to-back games. There is no reason to revert back to an offense that is unnecessarily pass-happy. McCoy's production has eased Michael Vick's load and has allowed the quarterback to effectively use the play-action to keep defenses honest. Last season in the Eagles' road loss at Chicago, the pass-run ratio was a lopsided 51-15. The Eagles trailed for much of the game, but they abandoned the run too quickly. They're more likely to stick with the ground game this season even if they get behind early.
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Ravens at Steelers by Michael Bean of BehindTheSteelCurtain.com
Impact Injuries: Where to start? There has been all sorts of conflicting reports this week surrounding the statuses of LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) and James Harrison (orbital bone). Reports said both were out for Week 9, yet they both were at practice on Thursday, albeit limited in their participation. Harrison took to Facebook earlier this week to rule himself out, and I think that will hold up. Woodley however might just be able to suit up against the Ravens. With Harrison and James Farrior out, Dick LeBeau's defense would sure benefit from having the the AFC Defensive Player of the Month in October in the fold. As for the Ravens, well, Steeler Nation received somber news on Thursday when it was announced that Haloti Ngata was likely to play despite nursing what the team described as a thigh injury. The All Pro defensive tackle has terrorized Ben Roethlisberger and the interior of the Steelers' offensive line in recent years, including in Baltimore's Week 1 blowout win over Pittsburgh.
The X-Factor: When Ray Rice plays well against the Steelers, the Ravens have fared well against their chief rivals in the AFC North. In the Week 1 win, Rice rushed for 107 yards and 1 touchdown on 19 carries, while catching 4 passes for 42 yards and another score. LeBeau's defense had no answer for Rice, either in between the tackles or in open space. The Steelers might actually benefit from Farrior's injury in this matchup, as LeBeau has moved Troy Polamalu down into the box in dime packages as an extra linebacker. I like Polamalu's chances to track down the elusive Rice over the 36-year old Farrior. Also keep an eye on the matchup between Terrell Suggs and Max Starks. Suggs has feasted on the Steelers offensive line in recent years, so much so in fact that he called Heinz Field his 'Madison Square Garden' on Thursday. Starks has been outstanding since returning to the Steelers four weeks ago, but he'll face by far his toughest test of the year on Sunday in the menacing, relentless Suggs.
Don’t be surprised if: The Steelers deploy a similar offensive strategy as the one they used against the Patriots last week -- short and intermediate quick-hitting passes, not many seven-step drops, and a willingness to take the underneath stuff in the passing game rather than forcing it down the field like they tried to do in Week 1. Also don't be surprised if Antonio Brown finally takes a kickoff or punt return to the house for six. Brown's been very good returning kicks and punts but has yet to break one. The Ravens might be the right team to get one against -- Football Outsiders ranks them unfavorably defending both kickoffs and punts.
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San Diego Chargers
Packers at Chargers by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune
Impact Injuries: The Chargers' efforts to keep the ball from Aaron Rodgers and his cadre of receivers could be hampered by Ryan Mathews' absence due to a groin strain. Getting to Rodgers will be difficult as well, as outside linebacker Shaun Phillips is likely to miss a second game with a foot injury.
The X-Factor: The Chargers are 3-0 at home. But will this be a home game? Qualcomm Stadium is expected to be significantly filled with Packers fans.
Don’t be surprised if: Deposed cornerback Antoine Cason sees a lot of playing time against a deep Green Bay receiving corps. And after Cason's replacement, Marcus Gilchrist, struggled last week the position battle goes on.
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San Francisco 49ers
49ers at Redskins by Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee
Impact Injuries: The 49ers may have a significant one this week. Starting left defensive end Ray McDonald missed the second half of Sunday’s game with a left hamstring strain then did not participate in the Wednesday practice. He and fellow defensive end Justin Smith have been excellent this year both as far as rushing the passer and in the running game. If McDonald can’t play, Ricky Jean Francois will start in his place and two undrafted rookies, Demarcus Dobbs and Ian Williams, will serve as backups.
The X-Factor: Rookie Kendall Hunter has been serving as a change-of-pace back for Frank Gore. Hunter is more hit-or-miss than the consistent Gore, but he also has more big-play ability, especially since Gore is still getting over an ankle sprain. The 49ers like to run Hunter to the outside where he is capable of breaking off some big, back-breaking runs.
Don’t be surprised if: The 49ers go up early and merely hold onto that lead in the second half. That was the scenario in two of their wins – against Seattle and Cleveland – this season, and this game has similar potential. The Redskins offense is injured and in disarray at the moment. Meanwhile, the 49ers defense has been playing as well as any unit in recent weeks.
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Seahawks at Cowboys by Danny Kelly of FieldGulls.com
Impact Injuries: Seahawks starting QB Tarvaris Jackson has been battling a high-grade pectoral strain but he'll look to play on Sunday after relieving a struggling Charlie Whitehurst last week in the 2nd quarter, despite that injury. If he suffers a setback, backup Charlie Whitehurst will get the start, and will hope to get his game (and career) back on track. Mike Williams, a late scratch for last week's game, looks to get back into the starting lineup, and practiced on Wednesday.
The X-Factor: Protecting Tarvaris Jackson. When Jackson is confident and comfortable in the pocket, he can really sling it to the Seahawks burgeoning offensive weapons in Sidney Rice, Doug Baldwin, Zach Miller, and Mike Williams. When he's placed under pressure, he struggles. The Seahawks will have their hands full with DeMarcus Ware this week, matched up, likely, against rookie right tackle James Carpenter. Carp has struggled a bit at times this season so that would be the one major matchup to keep an eye on. If the young right tackle can hold his own, the Seahawks' offense may have a chance.
Don’t be surprised if: Seattle looks to pass early and often. The Hawks would love to have a balanced offense but frankly the only success they've had thus far on offense is when the passing game is clicking. Look for the Hawks to pass in their early possessions and try and get on the board. If they get a lead or are in the game in the 2nd half, they'll turn to the run to grind down the clock but if history tells us anything, it's that the Hawks better not be expecting to lean on their rushing attack, currently 2nd to last in the NFL.
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St. Louis Rams
Rams at Cardinals by Tony Softli of 101 ESPN
Impact Injuries: QB - Sam Bradford; Better known as the “Big Easy,” did not participate Thursday and was limited to warm-up drills and individual work. When Sam was asked about the rehab process he said, “You know, it actually feels pretty good walking around. Obviously, haven’t come back and tested it with running or full speed drops, but (Head Trainer Reggie) ‘Reg’ (Scott) has got a plan and we’re on that plan. I came out here and did a little bit today and we’ll hopefully do a little more tomorrow and see where it is by the end of the week.” Status: Questionable
WR – Danario Alexander; One of the Rams playmakers outside the numbers is still hampered with the Right Hamstring. While he was limited on Wednesday, he had a set back and did not participate on Thursday. Status Questionable
OT – Jason Smith; This starter was carted off the field against the Dallas Cowboys with major head and neck trama, he has not returned to the Rams facility. Status: Out
DT – Darell Scott; Like Smith, he to was carted off the field and sustained a Concussion and has yet to return to active duty. Status: Out
The X-Factor: The Rams exploded on one of the elite teams in the NFC and the NFL. The party started with the Rams defense taking total of the high powered New Orleans Saints offense, forcing them into several three and out situations. With Sam Bradford on the sideline nursing a high ankle sprain, back-up AJ Feely making his second straight start, managed the game, while making several key passes, but the most important factor was the Rams offense ability to sustain drives, controlling time of possession and keeping Drew Brees on the bench.
The X-factor came in the way of a healthy, Steven Jackson. One of the most productive running backs from the line of scrimmage since 2006, he ran with power, explosion, not to mention grit and determination. You saw his passion for the game with every carry. For the first time this season he is finally healthy. SJ39 had 25 rushes for 159 yards, 6.4 yard average a long of 32 and two touchdowns, this all purpose back also caught four passes 32 yards. Know that the big man is healthy, he will put this team on his back and carry them through the back end of the 2011 schedule.
Don’t be surprised if: On Sunday standing on the sideline I witnessed a transformation, a coming together of both coaches and players, who came together as a TEAM. It will be interesting to see how the Rams handle their first Divisional road game, and if they can repeat, not the production, but another notch in the win column.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers at Saints by Rick Brown of The Ledger
Impact Injuries: Tampa Bay is getting healthy as defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (ankle) and running back LeGarrette Blount (knee) are expected to play on Sunday. Blount is the guy to keep an eye on. If he’s able to run the ball effectively, that will open up the Tampa Bay’s offense. If he’s not effective, the Bucs’ offense is likely to struggle.
The X-Factor: Who wins the third-down battle between Tampa Bay’s defense and New Orleans’ offense. The Saints are first in the league in third-down efficiency. Tampa Bay’s defense is eighth.
Don’t be surprised if: The Bucs play a lot more zone defense. Tampa Bay has had success this year playing more man-to-man in the secondary. In this game, the Bucs are going to hope their front four can get pressure on Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees and don’t allow the quick, big strike in the secondary. The longer the field the Saints have to drive, the more likely they will make a mistake. Tampa Bay has to take advantage.
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Bengals at Titans by Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com
Impact Injuries: The Titans are getting healthier as only safety Chris Hope (broken forearm) is expected to miss Sunday's game with the Bengals. And even Hope is scheduled to return to practice next week.
The X-Factor: The Titans will have to take care of the football offensively, as the Bengals defense has scored a touchdown in each of their past three games.
Don’t be surprised if: The Titans finally decide to get tight end Jared Cook involved as a big-play weapon in the passing game. Cook has the most upside of any weapon in the passing game since Kenny Britt's injury but has only been used sporadically.
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49ers at Redskins by John Keim of the Washington Examiner
Impact Injuries: Williams’ high ankle sprain has left him limited in practice. There’s very cautious optimism that he’ll play. FS Oshiomogho Atogwe missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with toe/knee issues. He’s looked slow much of the season because of his various injuries. Tight end Fred Davis has been limited because of a minor sprained ankle, but he said earlier in the week that it wasn’t a “big deal.”
The X-Factor: LT Trent Williams’ health. If Williams can play the Redskins will have a better chance of offensive success. Sean Locklear has struggled as his replacement, both in the run game and in protection. The Niners have a strong right side of their defense with end Justin Smith and pass-rushing OLB Aldon Smith. Locklear and LG Will Montgomery would be overmatched. But if Williams returns, which is a possibility, then Montgomery would return to C and a new LG would be inserted, possibly Locklear. That would give the Redskins four-fifths of their original starting line. Williams is solid at sealing the end and opening cutback lanes. Those have been missing without him in the game.
Don’t be surprised if: The Redskins run a lot shorter routes this weekend – or at least emphasize underneath throws much more. Last week, QB John Beck held the ball too long, leading to stacks and constant pressure. But they’ll struggle to run until LT Trent Williams returns and Will Montgomery shifts back to C from LG. So they need to opt for more quick throws to methodically move the ball. For the most part, the Redskins like to read long to short but that won’t succeed unless they provide more protection. But with no elite receiver, they need as many players out on routes as possible. So the only way to consistently move the ball is by starting underneath.
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Dr Oz: Healthy Food Swaps
Dr Oz spoke about the pros and cons of Sugar Substitutes, but what about healthy food swaps in general? What could be worse than diet food? It’s bad enough you’re trying to lose weight, but let’s be real, some of the lower calorie foods suck! Not anymore! On today’s show, Doctor Oz was joined by Healthy Living Expert, Terri Trespicio, to give you the best low calorie flavor boosters that not only taste great, but with 1/5 of the calories, they will help you lose weight, too.
Terri described flavor boosters as foods that you’re adding to another food to give it flavor that can change the entire dynamics of your meal.
Dr Oz: Coconut Milk Creamer
-replace heavy cream with Coconut Milk Creamer
-soy free and dairy free
-contains healthy fats
-gives your coffee robust flavor
-$3 in grocery stores
An audience member tried coconut milk creamer in coffee and told Dr Oz she loved it. Regular creamer contains 50 calories. Coconut milk creamer has only 10 calories. Swap out for a year and you will weigh 12 lbs less.
Dr Oz: Sundried Tomato Paste
-use sundried tomato paste instead of ketchup, which contains too much sugar and sodium
-you only need a quarter tablespoon for a kick to your meal.
-4x stronger than ketchup for more flavor
Ketchup contains 30 calories per serving and sundried tomato paste contains only 12 calories. Swap out for a year and you can lose 3 extra lbs.
Dr Oz: Roasted Garlic
-swap out butter with roasted garlic
-adds delicious taste to any food
Regular butter contains 100 calories per serving. Roasted garlic has only 9 calories. Swap out for a year and you can lose 5 extra pounds.
Dr Oz: Miso Paste
-replace salad dressing with Miso paste
-mix the paste with vinegar. Squeeze in lemons and use as your salad dressing.
-has a rich, full body, earthy flavor
-Miso is a pro-biotic food and helps the digestive track.
Regular dressing contains 180 calories per serving. Miso paste with the vinegar contains only 20 calories. Swap this in place of salad dressing a few times a week. At the end of the year, you can lose 13 lbs.


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Tag: The Jericho Movement
On July 18, International Nelson Mandela Day, the New Afrikan Liberation Collective in partnership with IDOC Watch will be holding a panel on political prisoners followed by a demonstration outside the IDOC headquarters to call attention to the ongoing abuse in Indiana prisons. We call on all comrades and any fellow human beings with any compassion in their hearts, to join our families and loved ones as they support and fight for us at the “Prison Lives Matter: In the Spirit of Nelson Mandela” demonstration.
Black Panther in a nouveaux peacock chair making deals with the CIA! I am like hold up?! Are you out of your mind? This must be a slapstick thrown in to distract and confuse the audience who do not know their history and who probably believe it’s OK to share secrets with the U.S. government. Like Okoyo, the CIA is all about meddling in international affairs that threaten white supremacy and its economic and military dominance. Wakanda has a seat in the U.N. Council.
Since America’s MASS INCARCERATION is driven by unjust racial/class policies, then the real solution to MASS INCARCERATION is MASS “DECARCERATION.” In other words, drastic cuts to ALL prisoner’s TIME, since TIME is the currency, the legal tender, the great equalizer and righter of wrongs in prison.
Transitioning from a prisoner number to an adult person expected to take on adult responsibilities can be overwhelming for many ex-inmates, particularly those who were incarcerated for long periods of time. Each day many of us will share space with someone who has spent a significant portion of his life in a cage. Every one of us should be concerned because these men and women are of us and will be returning to us, our communities, many to our own families.


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DES MOINES, IOWA — Kemin Industries announced Jan. 11 its pet food and rendering technologies business, Kemin Nutrisurance, is partnering with California Safe Soil (CSS), a sustainable food recovery technology company, to develop high-quality, environmentally friendly pet food products.
Kemin will leverage CSS’s patented Harvest to Harvest™ technology to collect and repurpose food that would otherwise be thrown away by supermarkets and other food industry partners.
According to Kemin and CSS, up to 40% of food in the United States is wasted each year, the equivalent of more than $200 billion in food products. Through this new partnership, the two companies hope to reduce this food waste and repurpose valuable ingredients headed for landfills across the country into nutritious, shelf-stable and safe pet food.
“Pet parents are increasingly demanding natural and sustainable solutions for their companion animals,” said Yannick Riou, president of Kemin Nutrisurance. “We are excited to leverage CSS’s innovative grocery recovery and Harvest to Harvest™ technology with our commitment to providing safe and sustainable pet food ingredients that improve pet nutrition, health and wellbeing. This is an exciting step in offering our industry new solutions to address the ever-changing needs of pets and pet parents, backed by our promise that Kemin is Assurance.”
Since its founding in 2012, CSS has used its technology to recover unsold fruits, vegetables and meat by collecting them before they go bad and incorporating them into other food products.
“We are thrilled to share with Kemin the commitment to being good stewards of our environment through first-rate science and technology,” said Dan Morash, founder and chief executive officer of CSS. “Kemin’s technical expertise and market-leading position will prove invaluable in producing high-quality, consistent products that pet parents can trust. Kemin is the ideal partner to help us achieve this goal.”
Kemin isn’t the only company focused on upcycling food ingredients into quality pet products. In January 2020, Shameless Pets partnered with Treasure8 to incorporate upcycled, dehydrated food ingredients into its sustainable dog treats.
Stay up to date on news about the pet food processing industry on our News page.


I would like to thank Alex DiBranco for writing this piece because it has caused my students, adolescent boys with AIDS, to talk more openly about their experiences blogging (in English) around sexual issues, and how when they do that--like clockwork--the haters and the hate e-mail go through the roof. All of it from Americans. Strangely, most of it from Texas. My students aren't writing columns. But when they blog about sexual issues, it somehow stirs the haters to respond with vile animosity.
My students adamantly maintain that the hate spewed at them has no effect. But the hate is designed to have an effect on them. And at some point they either engage in the spitting contest or they will retreat and stop blogging for a while or they get disgusted and stop for good. The hater's goal is to put an end to the dialogue.
Sex and sexuality are hot-button items everywhere. And there are culture war victims who are throughout a lifetime told in no uncertain terms that these are issues that must remain under the rock no one is allowed to crawl out from under to find a voice. Even a 12-year-old has a voice. It's a mistake to assume no one is listening.
The culture wars are still out there. From time to time, there's a cease-fire. But writing about sex reignites the haters who not only hate the idea of people not staying in their assigned places in the status quo, but there is no doubt in my mind that what they really hate is sex itself.
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LatAm telecoms giant America Movil (AM, controlled by the Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, has revealed plans to acquire up to 28% of the Netherlands’ leading carrier by revenues KPN Telecom (or Royal KPN as it is also known). In what would be the Mexican group’s biggest foray into Europe to date, Reuters notes that Slim is considering a deal worth up to USD3.45 billion to up its stake in the Dutch carrier. AM already owns 4.8% of KPN’s stock but has announced plans to table a cash offer worth EUR8 (USD10.4) per share to increase its equity holding to 28%. The offer represents a 23% premium on KPN’s closing share price yesterday. It is understood that AM has notified the Dutch financial regulators about its intentions and that it intends to work ‘constructively’ with KPN’s management on the bid. It aimed to complete its offer by the start of June. AM and KPN have declined to comment on the announcement.
TeleGeography’s GlobalComms Database writes that KPN posted a 51% year-on-year fall in net income to EUR288 million for the three months ended 31 March 2012, down from EUR591 million a year earlier, as weak margins across all its business operations – but particularly in its domestic consumer mobile segment – hit its bottom line. The Group reported that quarterly sales dipped 1.4% to EUR3.19 billion, while core earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), fell 13% in the first quarter to EUR1.1 billion, broadly in line with the EUR1.111 billion forecast in a Reuters poll of eight analysts. Nonetheless, KPN noted that the fall in EBITDA was most pronounced in the group’s Netherlands home market, where core profit declined 15%, even though core profit at its international business (including Belgium and Germany) showed a small 1.7% y-o-y rise. In the wake of the announcement KPN said it was looking to accelerate its cost-cutting programme. The telco is facing serious problems in its home market where, as smartphone penetration is reaching almost 50%, the company is finding that many of its customers are switching from traditional KPN services like voice calls and SMS, to internet-based application services such as ‘WhatsApp’, a smartphone messaging service, and Microsoft’s free VoIP service ‘Skype’.


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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Lip and Veil's Oakhouse attraction during repairs
Lip and Veil's Oakhouse
October 29, 1956
Avg. queue length:
Nobody can figure out what the goal of Lip and Veil's Oakhouse is. It once had interesting activities, but a union representing particularly fragile children had it removed to make it harder for kids to get exercise.
- If traveling with teens that you want to annoy, walk past this attraction when their friends are looking.
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- On its first year after opening day, the Lip and Veil's Oakhouse barely sank.
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If you've flown in the last 15 years, you know about some of the ways TSA tries to keep us safe. How effective are a couple of those methods?
Director of Arizona Department of Veterans' Services: Jobs are biggest concern
Veterans’ Day is Sunday, and events are planned throughout the state to honor the estimated 600,000 military veterans living in Arizona. That means a busy few days for Colonel Joey Strickland, the Director of the state Department of Veterans’ Services. KJZZ's Mark Brodie caught up with him after a ceremony in Gilbert. Strickland says his biggest concern is finding jobs for veterans just back from Iraq and Afghanistan.


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Klopp spotted dancing at Robbie Williams gig
So @SkySportsMNF ask Jurgen Klopp if he was enjoying @robbiewilliams last night pic.twitter.com/UjixG6NmQl
— Stephen (@LordBarron1987) September 26, 2016 LFC manager Jurgen Klopp let Robbie Williams entertain him this week, at a concert in London.
Klopp was snapped by several fans at the Apple Music Festival at The Roundhouse on Sunday night.
The German was seen dancing to 'Sensational' by the Stoke-On-Trent born musician, along with several other tracks.
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The bassist on the iconic punk band’s new documentary, Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits.
Tips and tricks for when you feel stuck.
The new moon solar eclipse will help you gain confidence in your creative powers.
The comedian talks about the importance of staying true to yourself.
We’re talking about the creative process.
A video premiere, plus a chat with the singer-songwriter about creativity and friendship.
Putting age in perspective.
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Collision coverage is highly recommended for car owners in California, particularly for those with new or high-value vehicles. It provides essential financial protection against repair or replacement costs resulting from collisions.
Collision coverage is a valuable component of auto insurance policies, particularly for car owners in California. While it is not mandatory under state law, it is highly recommended, especially for individuals who own newer vehicles or vehicles with a high market value.
The primary reason collision coverage is recommended is that it provides essential financial protection in the event of a collision-related accident. Without collision coverage, you would be responsible for covering the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle out of pocket, which can be financially burdensome, especially for more severe accidents.
By adding collision coverage to your auto insurance policy, you can mitigate the financial risks associated with collisions. This coverage typically pays for the repair costs to your vehicle or the actual cash value of your vehicle if it is deemed to be a total loss due to a collision with another vehicle or object.
For car owners with newer or more expensive vehicles, collision coverage offers peace of mind knowing that you have financial protection in place to cover repair or replacement costs in the event of an accident. Even if your vehicle is older or less valuable, collision coverage can still be beneficial, as it helps alleviate the financial strain of unexpected collision-related expenses.
Ultimately, collision coverage is recommended for all car owners in California, as it provides vital protection against the financial consequences of collisions, helping you avoid significant out-of-pocket expenses and ensuring that you can repair or replace your vehicle promptly in the event of an accident.

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I’ve been hooked on fiction since grade school. And I’ve always enjoyed stories that provide adventure and escape. Humor, wit and romance help, too. I try to write the same sort of stories and novels as the ones I like to read and that other women readers with similar tastes to mine like as well.
My published work includes the Cinderella, P. I. Mysteries in which a favorite fairy tale heroine has become a private investigator twenty years, three kids, and a few extra pounds after the ball. Currently the series includes Walls, a Cinderella, P. I. Novel and its sequel Wings, a Cinderella, P. I. Novel; and two short story collections: Cinderella, P. I. and Other Fairy Tale Mystery Stories and Cinderella, P. I. Around the World. Cinderella, P. I., First Case to Last, a third story collection and the last in the series, will appear later in 2015.
January Jinx is the first of twelve Calendar Mysteries. Set in Kansas City starting in 1899, these cozy historical mysteries tell the story of Minty Wilcox and Daniel Price from newly met to newly wed and beyond. Their adventures will continue in Fatal February.
Along with a dog, two cats, and my daughter, an artist, I live in a house filled with books, mostly detective fiction, just a few miles from where Minty Wilcox and Daniel Price first went on their adventures together a hundred and sixteen years ago.
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Bare Bones Bio of Juliet Kincaid, Writer
High school diploma: Huntington High School, Huntington, WV; 1959
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, with honors in English and French, Marshall University, Huntington, WV; 1963
Master of Arts in English literature, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; 1967
Doctorate in English Literature, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 1977
Professor of English, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS; 1980 – 2004; courses taught include Composition, Creative Writing & Creative Writing Workshop
Assistant Professor of English, Ohio State University, Lima, Ohio, 1978 – 1980
Graduate Teaching Associate of English, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 1972 – 1978
Assistant Professor of English, Marshall University, Huntington, WV; 1967 – 1969
Writing, reading, painting, walking the dog, cooking, dancing, and knitting
The Border Crimes chapter of Sisters in Crime, the Write Brain Trust group of self-publishing authors, and a writing critique group. Juliet also takes art classes once a week.
Juliet lives in the Greater Kansas City metro area with a basenji, two Bombay cats, and her daughter, Jessica Kincaid, a bead artist.
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulietKincaid. Friend me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliet.kincaid.

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Two nights ago, I found myself in a tough place. Although it was only Wednesday, I already felt burnt out from work. Let me clarify that my day job consists of 10 hr plus days, then I occasionally have freelance work (especially during the fall/holiday season). It was one of those moments where nothing felt like it was going right, I blindly made mistake after mistake all in my determination to finish the work.
Like an epiphany I simultaneously wished did and did not happen, I knew that all my mistakes stemmed from the fact that I had made such a simple mistake in the beginning that set off a whole chain of reworking and undoing pieces of knits. I knew then and there that I was taking on too much, that all I needed was a bit of a respite so that my mind was not overwhelmed by my intense desire to work and create.
There are periods where I somehow feel both restless and exhausted, reactions to a life which I love but am uncertain if I am truly happy within it. Sometimes I take on a large load of work. I desperately want to be able to do it all, not for a sense of accomplishment, but to satisfy all my greatest passions and sources of joy. I still believe you can do it all, but Wednesday night taught me that you don’t have to be able to do it all at once, and you should still feel proud of what you have achieved so far and what you have yet to create.
Apologies for a wordy post, but I just wanted to share this seemingly common experience, one that readers who are both millennials and makers will relate to. All I can end with is that it’s Friday, I’m going to relax this weekend, and you should do the same 🙂
I have no fancy designer bag, but I do have a tote bag full of knitting and crocheting goodies!
Here is my spin on those popular “What’s in My Bag” posts, as a knitter.
Fun fact: I have never bought a bag without zippers in my life. Most of the time, I carry my knitting around in a freebie tote like this one from Urban Outfitters, or ones I pick up from work trade shows. However, OtterburnPQ, offers some great bags designed specifically for knitters and their projects. Storeowner and designer Jésabelle was featured in an interview here last year!
Inside my bag…
Current Project – pretty self explanatory, it is what it is.
Small Notebook – I love the office supplies at Muji, especially their pens and notebooks. This one is so minimal and lightweight, plus blank pages provide more flexibility for when I feel like scribbling calculations or sketching. I’m on the lookout for a small notebook with graphing paper, so please comment if you know of one!
After a long day of work or city explorations, I look forward to coming home to my little bedroom. I was lucky enough to find a space in the heart of downtown Manhattan that fits into my budget and offers a beautiful view of the city, not to mention the Empire State Building!! It’s kind of funny, because I always associated the Empire State Building as an icon of the city. Every time I catch a glimpse of it from inside my home, my heart swells up a bit and I feel so fortunate to be able to live in the city where all my dreams are coming true (yep, that’s super cheesy).
Here are a few details that make my bedroom a cozy space for re-charging from hectic city life.
I invested in a neutral platform bed so that it would be a furniture piece most likely to fit in with any NY space, considering how often I’ve moved. You can never go wrong with white sheets. I sometimes even eat in bed, and am never afraid of stains. Buy cotton based sheets and you will never have those fears either since they are machine-washable. I managed to score the pillowcase and duvet cover set on Amazon for just $34!
My candle obsession began shortly after I began dating a dreamy fellow who always lit them at his place. A trio of candles provides just the right amount of warm fuzzy feelings while saving on electricity bills. Sometimes it’s nice to live life like the 1890’s (any Portlandia fans out there?)
Nothing tops a room with a view.
Readers, what is your favorite part about your bedroom?
Sometimes it’s nice to take some time off and explore a foreign neighborhood. Or rather, a foreign candy store in a nearby neighborhood this weekend.
For some reason, I find myself liking black licorice more and more as I grow older. Maybe I am just getting used to the strong flavoring? I recently heard about salted black licorice, a Scandinavian candy, and was perplexed by the flavor combination. Sweet and salty are great partners in most foods, but the strong medicinal-like flavor of black licorice seems better as a solo act.
Of course in NYC, salted black licorice is not too difficult to track down. Behold…Sockerbit! Located in the West Village, Sockerbit is a candy store specializing in Scandanivian sweets. Here, you can find over thirty varieties of licorice!
I got a few to try, but I must say my favorites were the salta salmiak pastiller.
In my first taste of salted black licorice, I honestly felt the saltiness factor to be overpowering. My taste buds were overwhelmed and didn’t know how to process this odd combination! These small candies were great as they offered the taste of salted black licorice in a manageable small dosage.
Is anyone a fan of salted black licorice? What are your favorite types of licorice?
These mittens, named for the Carnegie Hill neighborhood in New York City, are knit from 100% merino wool. Merino wool refers to a specific breed of sheep that produces the finest yarn quality. The finer the yarn, the less susceptible it is to breakage, which you usually see as pilling in sweaters. Because they are hand-crafted from Italian merino wool, these mittens feel like the softest, most plush cotton material, without the scratchiness of other wools.
The textured stitch of the mitten add a subtle design element and extra grip. Soft charcoal colors and minimal styling allude to classic menswear influences.
I am a big fan of dressing comfortably. My closet is full of elastic waistbands and billowy blouses. I am in the business of knitwear because it is so cozy and comfortable.
Designers at the fashion shows this season were showcasing their takes on comfort dressing. Ranging from sleepwear-inspired looks to boxy and roomy silhouettes, you can feel inspired to roll straight out of bed and out the door in the mornings!
Daks SS ’16
Robes at Eudon Choi
Silky Simplicity at J. JS Lee
Feminine Slips and Uncomfortable-Looking Shoes at Givenchy
One of my favorite websites is Apartment Therapy, an online space dedicated to philosophies and healthy approaches to finding and making a home in which you can truly thrive. They showcase feasible DIYs, living tips, and of course, house tours. I’ve always been interested in how the interior decor reflects the resident’s personalities and in innovation throughout small spaces, especially living in NYC’s shoebox apartments. Lately though, I’ve been eyeing all the cozy throws and wraps mixed in to everyone’s home decor!
Here are a few snapshots of cozy interiors. Click the image to visit the house tour!
The striped throw somehow fits well with the mix of colors and patterns


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House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Rebecca Sullivan to the State Election Board
ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of Rebecca Sullivan to the State Election Board. A brief biography is below:
Rebecca Sullivan, Lilburn-Sullivan is a member of the Political Law Group, a Chalmers LLC and practices in the areas of federal and state political law. Prior to joining the Political Law Group, she served as a policy advisor and Executive Counsel to Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and she has previously served as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, as the consumer member on the Georgia Board of Nursing and as a member of the Board of Directors of MCGHealth Inc. Sullivan is currently a member of the Georgia Regents University Health System Board of Directors where she recently served as Chair of the Finance Committee. Rebecca is a member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and serves as the Co-President of the Gwin Oaks Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. She received both her Juris Doctor and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia. Sullivan and her husband have two children, Grace and Nash.
Sullivan will attend her first State Election Board meeting as a member at the upcoming board meeting in September.

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While Labor Day Weekend for many people means picnics and celebrating the unofficial end of summer, for people with diabetes it can mean delays in the delivery of their needed CGM and insulin pump supplies due to Holiday shipping interruptions. Healthy Living recognizes this and pulled together a Saturday orders processing team to ensure minimal disruption in supply delivery to our customers due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Five members of our Detroit-based customer care team focused on processing refill orders while three members of our shipping team in Troy packed shipments - we even arranged for a special UPS pick-up to in the early afternoon to ensure timely delivery of these critical medical supplies. Our team routinely looks at the calendar for potential supply bottlenecks that may be caused by holidays and plans accordingly.
While we don't like to have our employees working on holiday weekends, we also realize that we are in the business of supporting people with a chronic disease and on occasion this involves weekend/holiday shifts. Healthy Living salutes our Saturday orders processing team of Donald, Christina, Tammi, John, Steve, Tara, Mansa and George for their work in helping our customers receive their diabetes supplies in a timely manner.
Looking for a durable medical equipment (DME) supplier for CGM, insulin pump supplies, or a new pump? Healthy Living Medical Supply specializes in diabetes related technologies and therapies and takes pride in providing compassionate and efficient customer service to our customers who are living with diabetes. Give us a call at 866.779.8512 (we answer calls FAST), chat with an agent live or fill the form on this page to start the simple, five minute enrollment process to begin receiving your CGM and insulin pump supplies from a group of people that get it.
Healthy Living Medical Supply is in-network with most major insurance companies in the state of Michigan, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan (HAP), Priority Health, Michigan Medicaid, Medicare, and many others.

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I am here with Pink and Main and ColourQ Challenges. Pink and Main is a Birthday Theme and ColourQ is a color challenge. I am using the stamp set from Pink and Main. I won this set when I played along with the Coffee Loving Cardmakers September's challenge. The set is called Best Witches, isn't she so cute! Thank you Pink and Main for sending me the set. The colors I used are the colors ColourQ picked for the challenge.
Here is my card, there is still time to play along with Pink and Main. They have some really cute stamps.
Birthday challenge with Pink and Main:
Colors that inspired my card:
Thanks for stopping by, please come back again soon.

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The Whole Earth on a Page: Jessica Brier on Stewart Brand's Whole Earth Catalog
In 1966 Stewart Brand stood under UC Berkeley’s Sather Gate and sold buttons for 25 cents apiece that said, “Why haven’t we seen a photograph of the whole Earth yet?” This provocation was inspired by one of Buckminster Fuller’s epic lectures, in which he insisted that the root of human problems was the common misconception of the Earth as flat and endless. Although the Earth’s shape was known in the abstract, it was not yet understood in any tangible way. Brand remembers sitting on a rooftop, floating on an acid trip, looking at the San Francisco skyline: “Now from my altitude of three stories and one hundred mikes, I could see that [the Earth] was curved, think it, and finally feel it.”
Brand recalls that the first iteration of the buttons said “entire Earth” instead of “whole,” but the phrase didn’t feel quite right. The word “whole” implies the cosmic possibility of infinitude — it is a synonym for “entire” but somehow manages to avoid the notion of clear boundaries around what it might contain. The word also acts as a kind of double entendre, connoting something “holistic” — an apt association for the content that populated the pages of the Whole Earth Catalog, which Brand would launch in 1968 (and which is featured in the exhibition The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area).
Brand famously said that “information wants to be free,” and this idea was central to the Whole Earth Catalog. In 1968 the mail-order magazine was among the freest methods of disseminating information that artists and activists could imagine. The idea of true freedom of information transcended the confines of the printed page with the invention of the Internet, for which the Whole Earth Catalog was a wellspring. But in the late sixties, paper disseminated through the mail had a transcendent quality of its own as a perfect medium for artists and idealists. Although the Whole Earth Catalog was not conceived as an art object, the magazine’s hybrid status among the worlds of design, art, community building, farming, language, planning (the list goes on and on) was built in. Brand’s lofty goal to make a magazine that could really be a resource for anything and everything was evidence of his own “utopian impulse.” It also resonates unexpectedly with works on paper and multiples made by conceptual artists, for whom exhaustive information — both its possibility and its absurdity — was a subject of fascination.
After graduating from Stanford University in 1960 Brand traveled around the United States exploring subcultural hubs like Drop City and Native American reservations in the Southwest. Back in the Bay Area, he longed for a way to connect the diverse communities he had encountered, and share the DIY resources that he had learned about. So he set out on a kind of impromptu traveling roadshow that he called Access Mobile, turning his car into a trove of camping equipment, maps, books, and other tools for starting and sustaining an off-the-grid life. As a reference to bring along, he made a mimeographed sheet listing the contents of Access Mobile, which would become one of the pages of the first Whole Earth Catalog. During Access Mobile’s short life, Brand realized that a mail-order resource could travel distances he could never cover in person, reaching many more people in far corners of the country, even the globe. The ubiquity of the magazine — its ability to go anywhere and be everywhere at once — was the perfect embodiment of Brand’s ideals of access and true freedom of information.
Brand’s contemporaries in the art world, meanwhile, also found liberating possibilities in postcards, magazines, photocopied booklets, and pieces of paper sent through the mail, which they saw as alternatives to one-of-a-kind art objects. Conceptual artists like Sol LeWitt, Ed Ruscha, On Kawara, and Stephen Kaltenbach found paper to be a perfect material conduit for art about ideas: it was of little value (anti-market), easily distributed and reproduced, and — unlike a painting or sculpture — it was an object that already circulated in the “real” world. These artists thoroughly complicated the relationships between medium and message, art and design, art objects and ordinary ones.
To me, the Whole Earth Catalog is both an honest attempt at exhaustively cataloguing all the information that Brand deemed useful, and simultaneously, a poetic nod to the inherent impossibility of this task. The poetics of the Whole Earth Catalog are reminiscent of an artwork like On Kawara’s I Got Up series of postcards, made between 1968 (the same year as the launch of the Whole Earth Catalog) and 1979. Kawara sent postcards to various friends (mostly fellow artists) simply stating what time he had gotten up that day. Like the Whole Earth Catalog’s mission, the conceit of this work is both simple and seemingly impossible in its exhaustive scope (and I Got Up similarly enjoyed the freedom of distribution afforded by the postal service). Kawara’s diaristic feat also recalls Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion Chronofile, Fuller’s attempt to chronicle every hour of every day of his life, which he sustained for over 50 years until his death in 1983.
The tension between possibility and impossibility in repetitive, absurd gestures is a hallmark of conceptual artistic practice of the late 1960s and 1970s. Ed Ruscha’s accordion-fold artist book Every Building on the Sunset Strip (1966) uses the unique qualities of the book to document exactly what its title describes. Ruscha grafted together almost 27 feet of paper in order to represent the Sunset Strip in its entirety; the layout mimics the way buildings face one another from opposite sides of the street, while the accordion-fold format allows the full expanse to fit in a 5-x-7-inch book. Like I Got Up and the Whole Earth Catalog, Ruscha’s premise is at once mundanely simple and grandly daunting. For both Ruscha and Brand, it was the serial nature of the book or magazine that made the printed page the optimal vehicle with which to share ideas — particularly ones that unfolded and evolved over time.
While the Whole Earth Catalog was carefully edited to present particular points of view — unlike the straight delivery of unfiltered information in works by Kawara and Ruscha or even the Dymaxion Chronofile — these objects all have in common the view that the printed page could encompass exhaustive information, achieving something boundless even within its clearly bounded pages.
Jessica Brier is a curatorial assistant in the Photography Department at SFMOMA. She is also a contributing writer for Art Practical.
The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area is open through July 29.


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The whirlwind of the ASIS&T annual meeting has passed. It was great to have SIG-USErs altogether at so many excellent sessions. This post forges onward through The Literature of information behavior and focuses on a resource that is very special to SIG-USE.
It is the handbook Theories of Information Behavior (Fisher, Erdelez, & McKechnie, 2005) or TIB, for short. A handbook is a reference genre that places emphasis on “how to” directions. The content of a handbook is much more concisely written than a journal article or encyclopedia entry. In this case, TIB contains succinct introductions to metatheories, theories, and models of information behavior. The preface states it is intended as “a researcher’s guide, a practical overview of both well-established and newly proposed conceptual frameworks that one may use to study different aspects of information behavior” (p. xx).
TIB is special because it was produced by SIG-USE in an unprecedented, grassroots, collaborative effort. The three editors Karen Fisher, Sanda Erdelez, and Lynne E. F. McKechnie are über-dynamic scholars in the heyday of their academic careers. Utilizing an early version of this SIG-USE mailing list they invited community members to nominate and then write-up theories for inclusion. Submissions were peer-reviewed and the collection was published by Information Today. Proceeds from the sales of TIB are channelled back into SIG-USE and its awards program.
The handbook opens with introductory statements by Marcia J. Bates, Brenda Dervin, and Tom Wilson. Next are entries on 72 individual metatheories/theories/models by an expert and/or enthusiast. Each short article addresses origins, propositions, methodological implications, use, related conceptual frameworks, and authoritative primary and secondary references. You will encounter oldies-but-goodies (Anomalous State of Knowledge, Berrypicking, Information Search Process, Sense-Making) as well as novel approaches (Symbolic Violence, Women’s Ways of Knowing, Bandura’s Social Cognition). Here are illustrated instructions from an editor on how to use TIB.
This is a great handbook for scholars, educators, students, and research-minded practitioners, too. When not on my shelf of information behavior books, it has a place on my desk.
Next week’s post is the last about The Literature of information behavior. We have reconnoitered a great encyclopedia, annual literature review, textbook, and handbook. What will be covered in the last post? Stay tuned! If you think any literature-related resource(s) has been overlooked, this SIG-USE mailing list is the place to squawk.
Fisher, K. E., Erdelez S., & McKechnie, E. F. (Eds.) (2005). Theories of Information Behavior. Medford, NJ: Information Today.
Jenna Hartel, Associate Professor, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto


Northern Minnesota Facing First Significant Snowfall of 2016 Season
Just in time for the opening of Bentleyville and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season, significant snow appears to be a possibility for the region. Forecast discussion on this storm system is starting to clarify, pointing to a possible shovelable snow event for the Duluth area, with greater snowfall possible as you get away from Lake Superior.
As the storm system approaches, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the inland areas of St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties and points west. Duluth and Superior are not currently in the watch area.
The National Weather Service points out they still don't know precisely where the heaviest snow will fall or the timing of the worst conditions, but it is looking like parts of Northeastern Minnesota will see 6+ inches of snowfall before this system moves out Saturday.
For folks in Duluth not quite ready for a big snow storm, you might be in luck. Lake Superior's currently warm water will likely keep places like Duluth, Superior, and elsewhere along the North Shore a little warmer, delaying the changeover from rain to snow, and thus cutting down on snowfall totals. Further inland, it will likely be a different story.
Latest breakdown of the storm's impact on the Twin Ports
If things go as these models are suggesting for the Duluth/Superior area, here is how things will shake out:
Rain will move into the area with temperatures falling to around the 40 degree mark.
Rain and temperatures around 40 degrees will start the day and will fall through the day. Rain will turn to snow around midday for the Duluth area, with rain expected to change to snow around 6 am on the Iron Range. Snow will be heavy at times, and strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow and degraded driving conditions. Snow will continue into the evening hours, with windy conditions continuing and temperatures falling to around 25 degrees.
Snow chances will decrease through the morning hours of Saturday, with clearing through the midday. Temperatures will be near 32 degrees and breezy conditions will continue.
So, how much are we getting?
Right now, the current track appears to put he heaviest band of snow (between 8 and 12 inches) in a line from Alexandria toward Grand Rapids and the Iron Range and up into Canada. Downtown Duluth and Superior will likely see trace amounts up to maybe 2-4 inches, while areas inland from the lake a little could see 4-6 inches.


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Romania, is a country located in southeastern and Danubian Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory. It shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the northeast, and Bulgaria to the south.
The territory's recorded history encompasses such eras as the Dacians, Roman Empire, Kingdom of Hungary, and Ottoman Empire. As a nation-state, the country was formed by the merging of Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 and it gained recognition of its independence in 1878. Later, in 1918, they were joined by Transylvania, Bukovina and Bessarabia. At the end of World War II, parts of its territories (roughly the present day Moldova) were occupied by USSR and Romania became a member of the Warsaw Pact. With the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, Romania started a series of political and economic reforms. After a decade of post-independence economic problems, Romania made economic reforms such as low flat tax rates in 2005 and joined the European Union in January 1, 2007. While Romania's income level remains one of the lowest in the European Union, reforms have increased the growth speed. Romania is now an upper-middle income country economy.

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