Had another rough night at the Shrewsbury KOH tournament.  It was my best 3 game set to date.  (I have now bowled in it 3 times.)  Anyway, I started out trying to roll my ball down the 5 board, and the 1st couple of shots looked good.  But on my 3rd ball in warm ups, my ball grabbed the lane as soon as it touched the lanes.  I am attributing that to the wood lanes being worn on the outside.  I moved in a little bit, and started bowling for score rolling the ball over the 2nd arrow with my ball going out to about the 6th or 7th board.  As the lanes started to hook more, I moved my feed to the left 1 board at a time, keeping my target as the 2nd arrow, and that worked for the 1st 2 games (220-191).  However, when we changed lanes for the 3rd game, I was in the pocket on the left lane, but couldn't find it on the right.  The 1st 3 frames on the right lane were 2-8-10, 3-6-10 and the big 4, and I did not pick up any of them.  I finally moved where I was standing 4 boards to the left, and moved my mark 2 boards to the left and I found the pocket on the right side, and lost it on the left lane.  Oh Well.  :(  Overall, I felt like I was picking up my spares better.  However, I did miss 3 makable spares through the 3 games, and I missed the cut by 30 pins.  My scores were 220-191-152 for a 563 series on the NCAA #2 pattern.

For those college bowlers (past and present) do you have any suggestions on how to play the different NCAA patterns?

I feel like I am close, but I don't get a chane to practice on the conditions prior to the tournaments.

My pin counts can be viewed at http://www.bowlspot.com/share/T1hbQ9dCsums558

Hope everybody had a nice Thanksgiving.

 I am not sure where I recently heard this, but all that fiasco about Jay-Z and Rihanna has turned out to be a big, fat lie. But, guess where the lie originated? Her own publicist has taken credit for creating the rumors. 

 "Along with one of my partners, I then began to fabricate stories of Rihanna and Jay-Z, leaking false rumors to tabloids, working internet message boards, etc. We started to get an insane amount of media coverage very fast. There are so many things we did that people don't even know about, not even Rihanna herself."

"Like when the rumor surfaced that Jay-Z had a new love life and was cheating on Beyonce...that was just to get attention. Rihanna had nothing to do with ANY of that, nor did she know what we were doing."

"Rihanna is one of the biggest stars in the world now, and look at how she stormed into the business!" Hay continues. "Not to take anything from her - she is a great artist - but every artist needs a launching pad and there is nothing better than a good scandal to get the public's attention."

THIS IS THE VIDEO I WAS TALKING ABOUT! DO YOU THINK THIS IS CHILD ABUSE? OR INTERN DRAMA OR BRANDON'S WAY OF BABYSITTING IF YOU CANT AFFOARD TO GO TO CEDAR POINT?!?!

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The excitement that is Marvin Lewis' Monday press confernece...

"Injury-wise Marvin White actually ruptured his ACL early in the game yesterday and continued to play with it all the way through. It was quite a surprise to everyone afterwards when they did a scan that he had a ruptured ACL and MCL. At some point this week we’ll replace him on the roster. On Carson (Palmer), we’ll continue to step up the rehab this week, but he will not be ready to play this week against the Colts. We’ll just have to see how the other guys come around and mend this week; Eric Henderson, Levi Jones, Ben Utecht, and Antwan Odom. Utecht had the foot injury yesterday. The other guy that came out of the game a little banged up was Chris Perry, with a groin strain. Jonathan Fanene got poked in the eye, but everything seemed to clear. T.J. (Houshmandzadeh) had a mild concussion, but it seemed to clear. Everything (other injuries) are just how we went into the game. We probably lose another guy, and we’ll have to adjust this week. We have the possibility of adding another guy, so we’ll see about that. As I said after the game yesterday, we feel behind a little bit in the field position. We had a poor punt for the first one of the game, but after that Kyle (Larson) seemed to punt the football very well. We gave them the football at mid-field three-five times throughout the game and that makes it a little difficult. Our inability to make things happen and score points offensively makes it had to win. You’re going to have a difficult time beating a team without scoring any touchdowns in the NFL. We’re going to continue to find a way to rectify that. We need to get some first downs, which lead to getting points, and we need to get some touchdowns scored when we have the opportunity. Defensively it comes down to the four explosive plays we allowed in the football game and the inability to get off the field on third downs. That has been my message to the football team and we have to go back to make sure we stay on the same page and get the things done correctly. If we do that we can put good plays together and progress the ball down the field. And we need to do whatever we can to do give up the big plays."

When did Marvin White hurt his knee? "It was early in the game. He played about three quarters of the game with hurt leg. That says something about his character and toughness. Have you ever seen that before? My question was did he have one going in. And he had a comparable injury a summer ago here, so we comparable scan to make sure he had an existing and he did. So, he did rupture it. The body is amazing, the things it can do. There was a question here yesterday, 'Do I have guys giving up on me?' and obviously as I answered the question, no."

But the question remains, have the trainers given up on him? How do you go three quarters with a torn ACL and MCL and not know it?

Will White be ready for next season? "Not really. Not with the things are theses days. You come back from these kind of things faster than they use to. He’ll be ready when training camp comes along. He may be a little bit limited in April and May, but my June he should be up to full speed."

How much value is left this season for this team? " There’s a lot of value. A lot of guys are doing a lot of good things. To play NFL football and to go out and compete is important to us. We lost the last two football games, but before that we we’re on the upswing. We have to put the formula back together and go out and win the last few games. That’s all we need to do. If guys are getting an opportunity to play through injures or through inability through other guys that’s a good chance for them to go out and be a productive NFL player."

For the culture of this team, how important is it to avoid another season with just one or two wins? "Well I don’t know because I haven’t been apart of something like that, nor has anybody in that locker room besides a couple of players. And the players that have, their memories are about that big. You don’t have to worry about that. I don’t know about your culture feeds into, but I don’t think anybody in that locker room has either a very very short memory or never been apart of a team that has only won one or two games."

Why do we worry about Carson (Palmer) keep trying to play again this year. Why not let him get well and worry about next season? "The most important thing is that we have carried him because he would like the opportunity to play. As the medical team continues to give the information to him, I and Mike (Brown) there’s an opportunity for that. If there’s an opportunity for him to play football, he want to play. That’s what football players do. They don’t worry about next year. If there is a right decision about his future, then that decision will be made. Contrary to what people may believe, you don’t think about next year when you’re in the middle of this year."

You think that may be the problem?

 

DOWNLOAD: Something Foul - Nas

  Go To www.myspace.com/tommybonesmetal and listen to the song,"Fight"

Then Let me know what you think of this song. I think it could be a future theme song for the WWE!

Raw,Smack Down,ECW...etc.

  Another good song is Murderous Rage,let me know what you think of this up and coming band!

Thanks alot!

JB

THIS IS FOR THE WRESTLING FANS OF THE WORLD WHO IS BETTER WWE OR TNA

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OneWorld.net's take: A few years ago, Joanna and Alex Livieratos traded in their city lifestyle for a greener alternative. Here, Joanna discusses the new eco-friendly online retail business they run from their family farm and the adjustments they've made to promote environmentally sustainable living.

Livieratos at her Michigan farm. © Co-op America

• Green businesses are springing up across the United States. The alternative fuel gas station, BioFuel Oasis, sells the highest quality biofuel in the San Francisco Bay Area, and it also has a small store that sells healthy snacks and sustainable living supplies. In an interview with Co-op America, Margaret Farrow, one of the worker-owners of BioFuel Oasis, explains how biodiesel helps preserve the environment and what methods the business uses to produce their product.

• Another sustainable business venture based in the United States is Etica Fair Trade Wines. Tiffany Tompkins' pioneering company recycles and buys used, offsets its carbon footprint, donates to U.S. scholarship funds, and supports social development initiatives in Argentina, Chile, and South Africa, where its Fair Trade wines are produced. Tompkin elaborates in an interview with Co-op America.
  
  

 

The Family Farm of the 21st Century

From: Co-op America

November 2008

A couple of years ago, Joanna and Alex Livieratos decided to make a change. They were living in Chicago, with jobs as a teacher and a custom woodworker, when they decided to trade city life for country life -- and to establish a new business that they could run from their new farm. 

"We sure had a thing or two to learn about country living," says Joanna. "But we did it with humility, and with a deep respect for our new way of life -- and most importantly, with a sense of humor. Now, when I head out to gather some free-range eggs from our chickens, pick a handful of organically raised greens, harvest walnuts from our towering trees, or can another winter's worth of vegetables, that is when I know it has all been worth it." We asked Joanna to tell us more about running an Internet-based business from a 22-acre farm.

Co-op America: What does your business do, and what are your most popular products?

Joanna Livieratos: The Greater Green is an online retail business born out of a passion for protecting our planet and all that is sacred upon it. Based out of rural, southwest Michigan, we offer a wide variety of eco-friendly, Fair Trade, organic, and locally made beauty, cleaning, culinary, baby, pet, and gift products.

By offering extensive product reviews and information on relevant eco-topics, we strive to help consumers simplify the decision-making process in an often confusing and overwhelming green marketplace.  With our unique green rating system, consumers can choose products that fit their specific needs, whether they are just stepping into the green scene and are wondering how best to “go natural,” or are dedicated green consumers seeking out even more planet-friendly choices.  

What makes your business green?

Joanna: Our family-owned business has blossomed from the basic belief that compassion and justice do have a place in the business world. We know that simply selling eco-friendly products is not enough-  every business decision we make is based first and foremost on its environmental and social impacts for our planet. From purchasing 100% green energy shares for our home, farm, and store to partnering with Trees for the Future to plant one tree for every online order placed, to seeking out the greenest, most committed eco-friendly manufacturers, we are constantly trying to increase the positive impact we make. (You can read about it in on our Web site.)

We’ve also embarked upon a personal journey of sustainable living by leaving our very urban lifestyle and heading out to the country. You can read all about our adventures in our blog, Adventures in Eco-Living.

We are also very proud of our very attentive customer service. In response to the large, faceless corporate shopping Web sites that have emerged recently, we focus much of our energy on providing personal and responsive customer service. We love it when customers call in to ask about how to go green, what products might work for their personal situations, or to share their experiences with green products! We still treat every customer as if they are our very first and most important.

 

What did you do before you started your green business?

Joanna: After nearly 30 years of urban living, we realized it was time for a new adventure. We left our small space in Chicago and moved to over 20 acres of wooded farmland in rural Michigan to reconnect with a way of life lost and unknown to us. Moving to the country was an adventure beyond our wildest dreams! Neither my husband nor I had ever even had a garden! Our dream was to grow more connected to nature, and live a simpler, more sustainable way of life.

Though I loved my job as an elementary and middle school teacher, and had spent much time and energy acquiring my Masters in Teaching, we wanted to work toward living off our land, which meant a shift in my career. I needed to be able to work from home in order to put the necessary amount of time into building our farm and our store.

We currently raise Certified Naturally Grown seedlings and vegetables to sell at local farmer’s markets, and grow much of our own food. Starting a business that reflected our desire to live in harmony with our planet, and to help others do the same, was a natural outcome of our move.  It also made sense to incorporate my experience as a teacher into our Web site, designing it to be not only a place to shop, but an educational resource as well.

What have been some of the biggest challenges of maintaining high standards of social and environmental responsibility?

Joanna:  We struggled with choosing products that were 100 percent natural, especially as more and more eco-friendly companies are disclosing ingredients that turn out to include some synthetic chemicals, and as “greenwashing” becomes more predominant. Knowing there are varying degrees of eco-friendliness, we wanted to create a way to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they use.

That is why we came up with The Greater Green Screen, a rating system designed to assess products based on their eco-friendliness and naturalness. Such a system empowers individuals to become informed consumers -- one of the most important aspects in effectively navigating the green market place. It also helps us to take an in-depth look at green products and ensure that they meet our eco-friendly standards.

What's been your proudest moment as a green business owner?

Joanna: After nearly a year of carrying only products manufactured by others, I'm very proud that in October 2008, we launched our very own product line of sustainable wood cutting boards.  These beautiful and durable designs are created by my husband, Alex, a master craftsman, who uses locally and sustainably harvested wood, often taken from our very own forest.  By sourcing materials from our own community, we have a vested interest in making sure that those materials are harvested safely, sustainably, and with the overall goal of preserving the integrity of our eco-system. 

What is the most hopeful sign you've seen recently in the green economy?

Joanna: I am so inspired by all of the people that are joining the green movement. I have friends and family that, after years of skepticism, are diving head-on into a more eco-friendly lifestyle. I also have been hearing many people say that this holiday season they want to give “presents with a meaning” -- green items that serve a greater purpose. I think this is so exciting! We as a culture are coming together and working toward a larger purpose, understanding our shared presence on this planet.

What advice would you give to green entrepreneurs just starting out?

Joanna: I think I underestimated the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur, but also the rewards, which have made it all worthwhile! Living your dream and running a business that is a true reflection of your vision for our planet and its people is so incredibly fulfilling.  You just have to face each day and each challenge through the lens of your vision and with a sense of humor and humility, and never give up. The global economy is ripe for change, and it is in large part due to the daring and the dedication of brave new green entrepreneurs that we have come so far already.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help -- you don’t have to learn everything by yourself! There are so many other green entrepreneurs out there who are full of great advice and trial-by-experience wisdom. Unlike the business world in general, I find that green business owners tend to be supportive, not competitive, and I think this is because we run our businesses with compassion and a vision for a better world.

What's the next green step you're working on right now?

Joanna: We are about to undertake a site analysis for a combination wind- and solar-powered energy system for our home, farm, and business. We can’t wait! Alex’s line of sustainable wood cutting boards will be expanding to include other household wood items, like knife blocks and jewelry boxes, and I have just started designing eco-friendly necklaces with sustainable tagua nut (“vegetable ivory”) pendants. We are also hoping to continue to find lesser-known, green manufacturers with fabulous products to introduce to eager green consumers. It is an exciting time to be in the business of green!

What green product could you not live without? 

Joanna: My husband’s family is Greek, and we go through literally gallons of olive oil. We just love A Taste of the Holy Land’s Fair Trade & Organic Olive Oil. My husband says it reminds him of the olive oil his family used to make back on their island, Kephalonia.  Organic vegetables and free-range, grass-fed beef and pork from Lake Village Homestead in southwest Michigan are a must-have at every meal! And Nissa and Paprika, our four-footed friends, want to send a shout-out to the folks at Paw Naturaw for their wholesome, organic dog food!

To find out about other sustainable business ventures and to get tips on sustainable living, visit Co-op America.

8. Six days shalt thou labor, but in the seventh day thou shalt rest.

Everyone needs a break from time to time!

Dieting can be like babysitting a house full of kids—if you don’t take a mental break it can make you crazy! Going 24-7 is expected of the ambitious in every aspect of life today, but I believe mental “play time” is critical to our dieting success.

This may seem shocking to you, but it’s okay to take a break from this diet if you’ve reached your mental or physical limits. Why would a doctor write a diet book and then tell you its okay to not follow the diet strictly? Because diets that are too strict cause people to burn out instead of to burn calories. They retreat defeated and beaten by completely dropping the diet.

FACT: It is okay to take a “diet time out” if you need it! Choosing to take consistent small steps is much better than falling completely down the staircase.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day”—and neither will your new and improved physique appear overnight. It takes substantial time and food to store fat and become fat, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it takes some time to “deconstruct” it as well.

Choosing to be consistent over time is more important than choosing to defeat yourself with too strict a regimen. 

If the WWE wanted to have another "Battle of the Sexes" on the Family Feud, name 5 Superstars & divas each you think will compete there.

 

 

Superstars:

 

 

Divas:

Off the Underground Remix mixtape for the HD re-release of “Street Fighter II”.

Redman feat. Oh No - Lay You Out (Produced by Oh No)

Ready-made curtains, especially the sheer and opaque kind, are so inexpensive it doesn’t make sense to make them yourself. You can, however, make ready-mades better! Adopt my philosophy of using inexpensive materials lavishly and expensive ones frugally (and wisely). To this end, you can turn basic shirred curtains, like these, into custom treatments with bands of sumptuous silk dupioni. The silk border not only adds style, it can add extra length to the curtains themselves.

The Better Ready-Made curtains and many other wonderful projects can be found in 101 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine by Elizabeth Dubicki. This fresh and contemporary approach to an age-old tradition gives readers instruction and inspiration to be successful using a basic sewing machine. This handy guide is perfect to take along when buying fabric and supplies, and features a lay-flat format for hands-free use. In this easy-to-follow book, readers will find:

More than 150 detailed photos and 12 patterns that lead them through fun and practical home décor projects and stylish alteration methods

Step-by-step instructions to achieve inexpensive custom looks for the home and wardrobe.

Tips and tricks to help sewers expand their skills and use of their machine

Download a copy of the pattern here today.

Purchase a copy of this book here.

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You have brought back such sweet memories..... thank you.

 

This will be a running list, so keep checking back to see what tips have been added.

1.  When wrapping gifts, think outside the (gift) box.  Have some old scraps of material in a Christmas-y pattern?  Wrap it up like a hobo bag.  Or maybe some brown paper?  Use markers or stamps and paint to decorate the paper before wrapping.  This activity could be used to keep kids entertained (with supervision, of course).  Let dry thoroughly!  Use what you have on hand for unusual packages.  It'll keep 'em guessing.

2.  If planning a party or casual get-together, go potluck!  That way you don't have to cook all the dishes (maybe just the main course), it doesn't cost much, and guests take their dishes back to their house to do!

 

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This song will be on the Notorious Soundtrack

Jay-Z feat. Santogold - Brooklyn (Go Hard) (Produced by Kanye West)