UFC 163 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Aldo vs Korean Zombie' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 1)

More free UFC fights are coming to Facebook and FX this weekend (Sat., Aug. 3, 2013) when the UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Korean Zombie" pay-per-view (PPV) event kicks off from HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC 163 "Prelims" party with part one of a two-part under card preview series.

Night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2013) of the brawling dead!

With a bizarre sequence of mixed martial arts (MMA) events, which culminated with Anthony Pettis challenging Ben Henderson at UFC 164, Chan Sung Jung -- who is affectionately referred to as "The Korean Zombie" -- has stepped up to face dominant Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo.

The clash between the talented pair of 145-pound talents will headline UFC 163, which goes down this Saturday at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In addition to the Jose Aldo vs. Chan Sung Jung main event, Phil Davis and Lyoto Machida will duke it out in the co-featured fight of the night with a potential title shot on the line, while The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): "Brazil" winner, Cezar Ferreira, enters the Octagon for the first time since the show Finale to take on Thiago Santos.

That's not all.

We've got seven "Prelims" under card matches to set the stage on Facebook and FX Networks, the first three of which we examine below.

Let's take a look:

145 lbs.: Rani Yahya vs. Josh Clopton

Career resurgences based on changing weight usually occur when a fighter drops some pounds, but Rani Yahya (18-7) has enjoyed new-found success since returning to Featherweight from 135 pounds, going 3-1 with the sole loss to top division contender Chad Mendes.

Most recently, he survived a late rally from former Sengoku champion Mizuto Hirota in the last Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) trip to Japan to earn a unanimous decision. In his more than 10-year career, Yahya has submitted the likes of Mark Hominick and Eddie Wineland, as well as given a prime "KID" Norifumi Yamamoto one of his toughest outs.

Though Josh Clopton (6-1-1) was defeated in the elimination round of "TUF 14, an injury to Akira Corassani at the Finale opened the door for his first Octagon appearance. It was not to be a successful one, however, as he was beaten up in the clinch by Steven Siler en route to a decision loss.

Clopton, fighting out of Gilbert Melendez?s Skrap Pack, has not competed since the Finale, which took place on Dec. 2011.

Every Brazil card needs its fair share of "Brazilian Guy vs. Foreign Patsy" showdowns to keep the crowd happy ... and this is one of them. Yahya is a world-class grappler with much improved takedowns and serviceable striking. Meanwhile, Clopton hasn?t fought in 1.5 years, failed to get on TUF and looked really mediocre against Siler.

The only question is how exactly Yahya squeezes the life out of him. I?m thinking arm-triangle choke.

Prediction: Yahya by first-round submission

205 lbs.: Ednaldo Oliveira vs. Francimar Barroso

The 6?7" Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1) towered over Gabriel Gonzaga in his UFC debut, but his lack of mass and wrestling cost him as he was taken down and submitted little more than three minutes into the Heavyweight showdown. Oliveira, whose nickname, "Lula Molusco," is the Portuguese name for Squidward Tentacles, had made his name in the Jungle Fight and WFE promotions, winning the latter?s Heavyweight title by beating one-time Junior dos Santos-slayer Joaquim Ferreira.

The dos Santos training partner will enjoy seven inches of height over his late-notice opponent.

When grappling legend Robert Drysdale was stricken with staph infection just two weeks before his fight with Oliveira, Nova Uniao-trained fighter Francimar Barroso (15-3) stepped up to the plate. Named a "Brazilian to Watch" back in 2010 by Sherdog, Francimar is 12-1 in his last 13 matches, scoring a five-second head kick knockout in that time.

He has gone the distance just once in his career, while he has knocked out eight during that span.

Despite the extremely short notice, I?m leaning towards Francimar on this one. Oliveira is enormous for 205, but his boxing, the lynchpin of his game, is very mediocre and his ground game is abysmal. All three of Barroso?s losses have come by knockout, so there is a chance he gets caught coming in, but I doubt it.

Francimar is strong, well-rounded, and can crack. Oliveira?s inability to maximize his reach will cost him as Barroso closes the distance, takes him down, and works him over with strikes and submission attempts for a second-round stoppage.

Prediction: Barroso by second-round submission

170 lbs.: Viscardi Andrade vs. Bristol Marunde

As a competitor on TUF: "Brazil 2," Viscardi Andrade (14-5) was the last member of Team Fabricio Werdum standing, making it all the way to the semifinals before being pounded out by William Macario. Professionally, Andrade?s only losses since starting his career 1-3 have been to current contender Yuri Alcantara and two-time UFC veteran Edilberto Crocota.

Andrade?s last four wins, and eight of his 14, have come inside the distance.

After losing badly to Ronaldo Souza in Strikeforce, Bristol Marunde (12-8) got a second chance in Zuffa courtesy of TUF 16, defeating the infamous Julian Lane in the round of 16 before falling to Neil Magny in the quarterfinals. His Octagon debut was a bit underwhelming, getting put on Queer Street by a huge elbow from Clint Hester.

Like Andrade, Marunde?s career started out poorly, going 3-5 before winning nine of his last 12 appearances.

Two guys with sloppy striking and solid grappling with relatively equal amounts of experience. I was about to break out the peyote and go on a spiritual quest to figure out the winner, but then I realized that one of them is Brazilian. This method is far less likely to end with me sneaking back over the border with a fresh coyote skin serving as a substitute for my mysteriously absent clothing ... so let?s go with that.

Prediction: Andrade by unanimous decision

You can catch the remaining four UFC 163 "Prelims" on FX on fight night and their previews and predictions right here on MMAmania at the same time tomorrow.

See you then, Maniacs.

Remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 163 card this weekend, starting with the Facebook "Prelims," which are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, right on through the FX-televised under card bouts at 8 p.m. ET and then main card pay-per-view (PPV) action, which is slated to begin at 10 p.m. ET.

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Rick Warren returns to pulpit after son's suicide

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Nearly four months after his son's suicide, popular pastor Rick Warren returned to the pulpit Saturday afternoon at the Southern California megachurch he founded.

Warren, dressed in his usual casual black T-shirt and jeans, took the stage at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. with wife, Kay Warren, and was greeted with a long standing ovation by the congregation.

A shout of "We love you!" came from the crowd before Warren began.

"I love you, too," a smiling Warren replied. "Have I told you lately that I love you?"

It was the first time Warren had taken the Saddleback pulpit since his 27-year-old son Matthew shot and killed himself on April 5.

In the sermon, first in a series called "How To Get Through What You're Going Through," Rick Warren said he had the perfect role model for his struggles.

"God knows what it's like to lose a son," Warren said.

He remained mostly composed, but choked back tears at times, including when he thanked his surviving two children.

"How proud I was of Amy and Josh, who for 27 years loved their younger brother," Warren said. "They talked him off the ledge time after time. They are really my heroes."

He delivered a formal, prepared speech with notes and quotes from Scripture but often broke off to talk frankly about his son.

"I was in shock for at least a month after Matthew took his life," Warren said.

But, Warren said he was grateful to come from "a family of spiritual redwoods."

"Satan picked the wrong team to pick on," he said.

Warren has been an essential figure in the modern, megachurch brand of Christianity.

His multimillion-selling book "The Purpose Driven Life" made him a national star in the realms of religion and self-help, and he delivered the opening prayer at President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration.

Saddleback, the church he founded in 1980, has grown to 20,000 members, according to Warren's biography on the church's website.

But in April, Matthew Warren, after a lifetime of struggle with depression, shot and killed himself in what Warren at the time called "a momentary wave of despair."

"For 27 years I prayed every day of my life for God to heal my son's mental illness," Warren said.

But Warren said Saturday that he intended to turn his grief into a message of service and hope.

"God wants to take your greatest sorrow and turn it into your life's greatest message," he said.

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Slumping Federer loses to Brands at Swiss Open

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his match against Daniel Brands of Germany, a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider)

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his match against Daniel Brands of Germany, a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider)

Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Daniel Brands of Germany, during a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider)

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his match against Daniel Brands of Germany, a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (KAP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider)

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his match against Daniel Brands of Germany, a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (KAP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider)

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a ball to Daniel Brands of Germany during a second round match at the Suisse Open tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, Thursday July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone,Peter Schneider)

GSTAAD, Switzerland (AP) ? His game inconsistent and his new racket not offering much help, Roger Federer lost yet again to a player way down in the rankings.

The Swiss star fell 6-3, 6-4 to Germany's Daniel Brands in the second round of the Swiss Open on Thursday, the third straight tournament in which he made a startling exit.

Playing on clay and before home fans, Federer was troubled by the serve and big forehand of his 55th-ranked opponent.

"I wasn't consistent enough in the end," said Federer, who failed on five break-point chances. "He was serving well and I couldn't do enough with my return."

Federer's other losses in the past month were to No. 116 Sergiy Stakhovsky at Wimbledon and No. 114 Federico Delbonis at Hamburg, Germany.

The top-seeded Swiss is now ranked No. 5, his lowest in a decade since he started his run of 17 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2003.

Federer saved a first match point by serving an ace when trailing 5-3, and a second in the next game with a forehand winner. Brands, who took a set off Federer in a second-round loss at Hamburg, then ended the 65-minute match with a service winner in the thin mountain air.

"For sure the altitude has helped me," Brands said. "I served well and put pressure on him from the very beginning."

The 31-year-old Federer was returning to Gstaad for the first time since he won the title in 2004 and where he debuted on the ATP Tour in 1998 as a 17-year-old ranked No. 702.

Federer rarely loses an opening match. This defeat ranks alongside that of his round-of-64 exit in straight sets at Indian Wells, Calif., in March 2007 to Guillermo Canas of Argentina, then ranked No. 60.

Federer was hoping to tune his game in Gstaad and Hamburg after his second-round exit at Wimbledon. After a three-week break, he returned in Hamburg, testing his new racket yet citing back pains that limited his movement. He lost there in the semifinals.

"I'm happy that I was able to play because I've had problems for some time now, already in Hamburg," Federer said. "But it didn't get worse during today's match."

Brands broke Federer to lead 4-2 in the opening set when he put away an overhead at the net. But the 26-year-old German closed the first set with two aces, among his 11 for the match. Federer immediately lost serve in the second set by netting a backhand volley and saved three break-point chances to avoid trailing 3-0.

Federer is to return next month at the Montreal Masters and then defend his Cincinnati Masters title before the U.S. Open begins Aug. 26.

Two other seeded players were ousted in the second round: Third-seeded Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia lost to Robin Haase of the Netherlands 6-2, 6-2; and eighth-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain retired with a back injury against Victor Hanescu of Romania while trailing 7-6 (2), 3-2.

Also, Marcel Granollers of Spain defeated Federico Delbonis of Argentina 6-2, 7-5.

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Joe Scarborough: Good That GOP Denouncing Steve King Remarks

MSNBC talk-show host Joe Scarborough said it was positive that Republican leaders condemned recent remarks made by Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King about immigration.

"I do think it is significant Republicans are finally, finally after three, four years of keeping their mouth shut every time something extreme was said, we're finally having leaders speak out. That's important," Scarborough said in a panel discussion Thursday on "Morning Joe."

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His comments focused on King's remarks from a Newsmax interview July 18 where the congressman said some illegal immigrant youths are drug smugglers with "calves the size of cantaloupes because they're hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert."

"Some of them are valedictorians ? and their parents brought them in. It wasn't their fault. It's true in some cases, but they aren't all valedictorians. They weren't all brought in by their parents," King said in the interview.

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Prominent Republicans put out statements this week strongly denouncing King's remarks.

"What he said is wrong," House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said in a statement on Tuesday. "There can be honest disagreements about policy without using hateful language. Everyone needs to remember that."

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia said, "I strongly disagree with his characterization of the children of immigrants and find the comments inexcusable."

On the "Morning Joe" panel, Nicole Wallace, a former communications director for President George W. Bush, held Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida in contrast to King.

Speaking of Rubio's recent attempts on immigration reform, Wallace said, "All Americans saw a prominent, important Republican who was talked about as someone who might run for president, doing his best. Steve King erased any good that Marco Rubio did."

Jim VandeHei, executive editor of Politico, said, "It's these guys that say these crazy things that are routinely getting picked up and have us talking about it, have other people talking about it, and it defines down the Republican Party."

"We're not questioning whether Steve King can get re-elected, we're questioning whether we can ever elect a Republican to the White House again that can nominate Supreme Court justices in our lifetime," Scarborough, a Republican, commented.

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Shock-proof iPad mini case packs in neat trickery

New Trent's Airbender Mini is a protective case for the iPad mini

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The iPad mini may indeed be small and portable, but after spending over $300 on one, you probably don?t want to send it out into the world unprotected. While there are already various aftermarket cases available to do the job, New Trent?s just-released Airbender Mini offers a couple of particularly interesting features.

First of all, the rubberized, shock-proof and splash-proof Airbender Mini does indeed protect the little tablet. Even when opened, the polycarbonate clamshell-type case keeps the iPad?s display safe from scratches via an integrated screen protector, which still allows for touchscreen functionality.

The Airbender also features a low-profile Bluetooth keyboard, for users who don?t like the iPad?s non-tactile virtual equivalent.

The keyboard-containing half of the case is connected to the tablet-containing half using an aluminum arm. That arm allows the tablet to be rotated 360 degrees relative to the keyboard, allowing it to be viewed in portrait or landscape modes. The arm can also be pulled completely free of the keyboard, separating the two halves and serving as a stand for the iPad.

Tipping the scales at 9.1 ounces (258 g), the Airbender Mini is available now via the company website and Amazon, for US$39.95. A demo of the case can be seen in the video below.

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A Scientist Debunks The 'Magic' Of Vitamins And Supplements

Ads often tout dietary supplements and vitamins as "natural" remedies. But studies show megadoses of some vitamins can actually boost the risk of heart disease and cancer, warns Dr. Paul Offit.

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Ads often tout dietary supplements and vitamins as "natural" remedies. But studies show megadoses of some vitamins can actually boost the risk of heart disease and cancer, warns Dr. Paul Offit.

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A pediatrician who spent years defending childhood vaccines against the likes of actress/activist Jenny McCarthy has launched an assault on megavitamins and dietary supplements.

"If you take large quantities of vitamin A, vtamin E, beta carotene [or] selenium you increase your risk of cancer, risk of heart disease, and you could shorten your life," says Dr. Paul Offit, a researcher at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Many large studies in recent years have shown that vitamins and dietary supplements rarely help and often hurt, Offit says. Yet a huge number of people still believe that these products will improve their health. So, Offit says, he decided to challenge the false beliefs of "the church of vitamins and supplements."

Offit made the remarks during an appearance in Washington, D.C., Monday to promote his latest book: Do You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine.

Offit, an infectious disease specialist and the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine, is best known for publicly challenging groups that claim there is a link between childhood vaccines and autism. That effort often pitted him against actress Jenny McCarthy, who became a spokeswoman for anti-vaccine groups.

One big problem with dietary supplements is a 1994 law that exempts them from the tighter scrutiny the FDA applies to its regulation of medicines, Offit says. So the makers of a garlic supplement can say that it "supports cardiovascular health" even though a government study found that garlic supplements didn't lower cholesterol. Meanwhile, Offit says, patients clearly benefit from a range of FDA-approved statin drugs that actually do what garlic supplements claim to do.

Dietary supplements are often advertised as "natural," Offit says, even though that term can be misleading. For example, almonds are a natural source of vitamin E. But you would have to eat 17 pounds of almonds to get the amount of vitamin E in a single capsule sold by one supplement maker, Offit says. "So how is this a natural thing to do?"

Offit says doctors are partly to blame for the growing popularity of high-dose vitamins and other dietary supplements. Rather than pushing back against patients who want to take them, he says, doctors have acted like waiters at a restaurant, simply asking, "What would you like?"

Many hospitals also include unproved dietary supplements in their list of medicines available to patients, Offit says. But he says his own institution, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, plans to remove nearly all supplements from its list later this month.

Offit says his attack on dietary supplements has generated a steady stream of hate mail. But he says it's not as harsh as the hate mail he used to get from people who believe vaccines cause autism. "This is more, I'm 'a liar and a shill for the pharmaceutical industry,' " he says, "not, 'You're going to hell.' "

Offit has some strong defenders, though, including former President Jimmy Carter and Carter's wife, Rosalynn. They sat in the front row at Offit's appearance in D.C. And during a question and answer session, the former president rose to tell Offit: "You've been a hero around our house for a long time."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/23/204525108/a-scientist-debunks-the-magic-of-vitamins-and-supplements?ft=1&f=1007

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Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke touts early successes

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The forks stopped clanking and people turned their chairs for a better view as Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke stepped up to the podium at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Thursday.

The 45-year-old attorney and former Democratic state senator, who is approaching his 100th day in the mayor's office this week, trotted out a list of his accomplishments to business and community builders at a weekly Rotary Club meeting.

He said he's revamped City Hall, fired 18 department heads and eliminated four departments his predecessor, Ron Littlefield, had created in the previous eight years.

Berke pushed the building's owner to clean up the troubled Patten Towers after a fire left the building's 241 elderly and disabled residents without a place to live, and promised the city's Rotarians that he would fight Chattanooga's gang problem by borrowing from a successful North Carolina anti-drug program.

"We are transforming the culture of government," Berke told the group.

But even as the freshman mayor drew praise from some in the Scenic City, other leaders say they are anxious to see tangible results.

"We had a honeymoon period," said Everlena Holmes, Glenwood block leader coordinator. "By September he needs to have a plan on the ground going."

Berke's ability to listen and hold community meetings has made him popular with many marginalized voters. He said early on that residents ideas, concerns and their participation would be "central to my administration."

But his tenure thus far has been marked by little specific action on any particular issue.

Though Berke took credit for 917 jobs created on his watch, a Times Free Press review found that the genesis of almost all those jobs came under Littlefield.

A Berke pledge to combat violence by 2014 has yet to reduce violence on the streets. Street shootings are up since he disbanded the city's gang task force and replaced it with his own group. Chattanooga was rocked by 71 shootings and 86 deaths in the first half of 2013, compared to 51 shootings and 59 victims for the same period in 2012.

"I don't see anything getting done except more people getting shot," said former Republican Party chairman Marty Van Schaaf.

However, Berke has impressed in other, less headline-grabbing ways.

Perrin Lance, president of Chattanooga Organized for Action, said the mayor is an excellent listener.

Lance applauded Berke for listening to Lincoln Park residents over plans to build a road expansion that would run alongside a historically black park.

Yet it remains to be seen whether Berke will step up and address social and economic problems that extend beyond downtown Chattanooga, Lance said.

"I think Mayor Berke has a challenge that I haven't heard him address," Lance said. "It's the question of equity. We need a mayor that is going to be the mayor of the other Chattanooga."

BERKE'S VIEW

From his seat across a long conference table in City Hall, Berke, wearing a navy blue striped suit and tie, told the Times Free Press on Friday that he's most surprised by how time-consuming being mayor can be.

"Going from a speech to a meeting on economic development to a phone call with the police chief ... demands an ability to clear your mind and focus quickly," he said.

Berke, who ran without any substantial competition, swept 72 percent of the votes to gain the mayor's seat. In his inaugural address and on the campaign trail, Berke promised to focus on youth development, public safety and economic development.

"I believe we have accomplished a tremendous amount in 100 days," he said.

Berke pointed to his public safety committee, which has many members from the former gang task force, including Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and District Attorney General Bill Cox.

The committee's main initiative, nicknamed High Point after the city that founded the program, will roll out in 2014. The main focus is to eliminate gang violence through focusing on the major drug dealers, but Berke said the program also includes cease-fire negations and domestic violence programs.

"All these don't happen overnight," he said. "We need to reduce the shootings. Period. And we are going to do that."

He promises the community will see fewer shootings by 2014.

Some former city officials criticized Berke for being so quick to disband the task force, questioning whether it was a waste for the work already done.

"I was disappointed to see him dismantle the gang task force to begin again discussions that had already taken place," said Pam Ladd, former City Council chairwoman.

Other former officials echoed Ladd.

Looking at job growth in the city, Berke said the city will continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce. But his newly created Department of Economic and Community Development will focus on all levels of business, and it will connect job growth directly to the neighborhoods by finding a way to provide public transportation so the community can get to those jobs, he said.

As for how he will do it, Berke declined to be specific.

On his focus on youth development, Berke cited the literacy programs at the recreation centers, where young children are being taught to read.

Yet this initiative began last year under the former gang task force that the mayor disbanded when he took office.

Compared to Littlefield, some community members said they find Berke more approachable.

Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association President Vannice Hughley said that before Berke, neighbors didn't know what was happening on projects that might affect their community until the decision already had been made.

"He's worked step by step, he's been in the trenches with us," Hughley said. "[Before], we were never at the table."

Joyce Watson Careathers, president of the Churchville Neighborhood Association said she, too, admires how Berke has reached out to the local communities.

County officials also say communication is better between the city and county.

Hamilton County school board members Jeffrey Wilson and David Testerman said Berke has expressed interest in the city being involved in the school system.

"He's helped start the discussion of what role can the city of Chattanooga play in helping improve education for our youth," Wilson said.

Littlefield's archenemy Jim Folkner, who led the charge to have the mayor recalled, said he will wait to pass judgment on Berke until after the budget is revealed.

City officials have said they will present the budget to the City Council on July 30.

Contact staff writer Joy Lukachick@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6659.

Source: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/jul/21/mayor-touts-early-successes/

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San Gabriel Police Officers' Association golf tournament planned next month

SAN DIMAS -- The San Gabriel Police Officers' Association is preparing to host its annual Badges of Courage golf tournament next month in San Dimas, officials said.

The 5th annual tournament will take place Aug. 9 at the San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 2100 Terrebonne Avenue, according to San Gabriel police Officer Vince Salazar. Check-in will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start to follow at 1 p.m.

The entry fee is $125 per golfer and includes lunch, refreshments, the use of a golf cart with GPS and dinner. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place teams in categories including longest drive, closest to the pin an accurate drive, organizers said.

The event will include raffle prized, a live auction and celebrity guests.

Following the tournament, a dinner will be held at Zendeja's Mexican Restaurant, 665 W. Arrow Highway in San Dimas. Non-golfing guests can join in the dinner for $25 each.

In addition to benefitting the San Gabriel Police Officers' Association, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to local community organizations.

For more information or to sign up, contact Officer Salazar at 626-422-9052, email events@sangabrielpoa.com, or visit www.sangabrielpoa.com.

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'Machete' filmmaker claims Texas withdrew funding over 'inappropriate' depiction of Texans

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Houston: A lawsuit filed by Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and the production company behind his film "Machete" accuses The Texas Film Commission of denying agreed-to financial incentives after the agency decided the film was "inappropriate."

Machete Chop Shop Inc. says in a suit filed on Saturday in Travis County that the commission backed out of partially reimbursing the cost of the film after coming under fire for its violence and depiction of Texans.

Before the movie was released in September 2010, anti-immigration groups were upset over the film's trailer, citing its violent imagery and Robert DeNiro's cartoonish role as a senator who kills illegal immigrants.

According to court documents, the producers' application for a grant under the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program was approved in May 2009, one month after Governor Rick Perry signed the program into law at Mr Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios.

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At the bill signing, Mr Rodriguez announced that the bill would allow him to make films in Texas, including "Machete."

The complaint states that former commission head Bob Hudgins verified that the script complied with content requirements and also claims he approved the incentive package.

Once filmmakers knew they had additional state funding, they increased their budget, the complaint says, banking on a state contribution of nearly $US8 million.

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Maurice Morris Headlines 2013 FCC Football Wall of Fame Inductees

July 18, 2013 Updated Jul 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM PDT

Former Fresno City College two-time JC Grid-Wire All-American Maurice Morris (Chester High, Chester, South Carolina) heads the list of seven inductees for the 24th Fresno City College Football Wall of Fame induction set for 6:30 p.m. August 25. The event will be held at Pardini?s Restaurant, 2257 West Shaw Ave.

Over his two-year FCC career in 1998 and 1999, Morris set six national community college and state career rushing records prior to transferring to the University of Oregon.
Morris is the only former Ram to be chosen twice to JC Grid-Wire?s First Team. He went on to a career in the National Football League with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions and played for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL in 2006.

Joining Morris in this year?s induction will be two other running backs: Anthony Mosley (Selma), 1983-84 and Phil Branstetter (Yosemite), 1994 and 1998. Offensive lineman Chris Bessinger (Clovis), 2001-02, will also be honored as well as former defensive back Demorieux Reneau (Riverdale), 1999-2000.

There are two Cornerstone inductees: FCC?s dean of health sciences, Dr. Carolyn Drake (Orrville, Ohio) and former Rams assistant coach Bruce Pielstick (Kamiakin, Kennewick, Wash.) a key member of John Volek?s staff from 1988 to 1994. Drake is the second woman to be selected for the Wall of Fame.

In addition to honoring players, the Cornerstone category is for former coaches, FCC faculty and staff as well community members who have made exemplary contributions to Ram football. This latest group of inductees brings FCC?s Wall of Fame roster to 167.

The dinner will be preceded by a no-host hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact the FCC football office at 559-442-8271.

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Wall Street slips after record highs, tech shares weigh

By Chuck Mikolajczak

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped on Friday, edging back from record highs as the technology sector weighed heavily a day after Microsoft and Google reported disappointing results.

Microsoft Corp was the biggest drag on the three major indexes, with the Nasdaq showing the steepest declines. Google Inc also dragged on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as both companies reported earnings that fell short of expectations.

Microsoft slumped 10.9 percent to $31.56, while Google lost 1.1 percent to $901.50. The S&P tech sector <.splrct> led declines, falling 2 percent.

"As with every earnings season, you have some high profile misses, but still the market is obviously taking it in stride," said Ryan Detrick, senior technical strategist at Schaeffer's Investment Research in Cincinnati, Ohio. "We think it's encouraging we're shaking off the tech disappointments."

The Dow Jones industrial average <.dji> dropped 28.61 points, or 0.18 percent, to 15,519.93. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.spx> dropped 0.97 points, or 0.06 percent, to 1,688.40. The Nasdaq Composite Index <.ixic> dropped 28.93 points, or 0.80 percent, to 3,582.34.

""As long as companies can beat the lowered estimates - and the bar is definitely set low - they should be rewarded. On the flip side, if they miss, they will be just as much punished," Detrick said.

Also in the tech sector, Advanced Micro Devices Inc tumbled 14.2 percent to $3.98 after the company said gross margins would fall, even as the chipmaker forecast stronger-than-expected revenue growth in the third quarter.

Still, encouraging earnings reports from other companies helped keep the S&P 500 near break-even.

General Electric Co and Schlumberger NV both reported better-than-expected results, sending their shares higher. Dow component GE rose 4.5 percent to $24.70, while Schlumberger was up 5.6 percent to $82.87 as the biggest boosts to the benchmark S&P index.

In the absence of fresh economic data, the high-profile earnings disappointments in the tech sector prompted investors to lock in profits after some rosy results and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday sent the Dow and S&P to record closing levels. The benchmark S&P is up more than 18 percent for the year.

Analysts expect S&P 500 companies' second-quarter earnings to have grown 2.9 percent from a year earlier, with revenue up 1.1 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Through Friday, of the 104 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings for the quarter, 65.4 percent have reported earnings above analyst expectations, while 51 percent have topped revenue estimates.

Among other companies to report, Whirlpool Corp climbed 7.4 percent to $128.20 after raising its full-year outlook.

Intuitive Surgical Inc slid 11.9 percent to $371.44 after the company cut its 2013 sales forecast and said U.S. regulators had issued a warning after an inspection of its facilities.

(Additional reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Kenneth Barry)

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Huawei spying for China, alleges former CIA chief

Herald Globe Friday 19th July, 2013

? Huawei has repeatedly denied being linked to the Chinese government

? Hayden is a director of Motorola Solutions

? The Australian government has barred Huawei from involvement in the building of its A$37.4 billion national broadband network

WASHINGTON - The former head of the CIA and the National Security Agency in the US has said that Huawei has spied for the Chinese government.

Michael Hayden told the Australian Financial Review that China was engaged in unrestricted espionage against the West and said it was his belief that Huawei would have shared information with state agencies.

Huawei, founded in 1987 by former People's Liberation Army officer Ren Zhengfei, has repeatedly denied being linked to the Chinese government or military or receiving financial support from either.

Hayden said in an interview with the Australian newspaper that Huawei had "shared with the Chinese state intimate and extensive knowledge of the foreign telecommunications systems it is involved with".

"I think that goes without saying," he was quoted as saying.

The newspaper reported Hayden said intelligence agencies have hard evidence of spying activity by the world's No. 2 telecoms equipment maker. It did not detail that evidence.

Asked whether Huawei represented an unambiguous national security threat to the US and Australia, Hayden replied: "Yes, I believe it does".

Britain, the United States and Australia have all raised concerns that Huawei's alleged ties to the Chinese state could see telecoms equipment supplied by the company used for spying and cyber-attacks.

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Kenya National Union of Teachers Calls Off Teachers' Strike

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) called off its four-week teachers' strike Wednesday (July 17th), accepting a 16.8-billion shilling ($193-million) settlement offer from the government, Kenya's Capital FM reported.

KNUT decided to accept the offer, which they had previously rejected, after Deputy President William Ruto reiterated that the government would not offer any more money.

"The deal you have been given by the Teachers Service Commission on commuter allowance cannot be added or reduced. We are operating within a very tight budget," Ruto said.

KNUT acting Secretary General Mudzo Nzili blamed the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) for KNUT's inability to secure a better deal. "We wanted the commuter allowances to be paid at one go but we were unable to get the government to budge because KUPPET had already accepted a three-phase deal," he said.

Nzili directed the striking teachers to return to schools on Thursday at 8 am.

The deal came hours after Secretary of Education Jacob Kaimenyi ordered the indefinite closure of all public schools.

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Jay-Z Explains His 'Big Brother Thing' With Kanye West

Hov also discusses his and Beyoncé's careers in a new interview.
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BRUNSWICK PARKS AND RECREATION SOFTBALL CLINIC ...

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BRUNSWICK ? The Brunswick Parks and Recreation?s youth softball clinic is in full swing this week at Lishness Field. Under the direction of Bowdoin College head softball coach Ryan Sullivan, girls ages 6 to 12 are working on the fundamentals of the game including hitting, fielding, throwing and base running. Although the week has been hot, it hasn?t slowed down the girls and their enthusiasm.

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Two Food and Drink-Related Charitable Events Report Record ...

News Two Food and Drink-Related Charitable Events Report Record Results

Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 5:54 AM

The Nashville food and drink community is incredibly generous when it comes to charitable events, both the restaurants that participate and the diners that contribute. As many events as we announce here at Bites, you all never let us down when it comes to supporting good causes.

Dining Out for Life is a particularly popular fundraiser here in town that has benefited Nashville Cares thanks to the largesse of Music City restaurants and diners for more than a decade. On a personal note, I was one of the chairs of this year's event and I was absolutely blown away by the generosity of the restaurants that participated and the thousands of people who made it a point to eat out on a Tuesday night to help Cares support people living with HIV in Middle Tennessee.

I certainly don't want to claim any more responsibility for this year's results (other than the three meals I personally ate out that day), but 2013 was a record year for DOFL. In fact, the event blew past every single goal the organization set for this year, raising more than $160,000 from 73 participating restaurants! The largest money-raisers were Arnold Myint's restaurants blvd nashville and PM, in addition to his co-owned restaurant Suzy Wong's House of Yum, also owned by David Taylor, Keith Blaydes, Joey Brown and Todd Roman, which brought in more than $16,000 during the night of DOFL and through an extremely well-attended Sunday brunch at blvd. Thanks to all the patrons and restaurants who took part in this year's DOFL.

Another big event was New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat, which brought together 5,000 people in Centennial Park last month, with more than 1,200 of them participating in the fun and wacky bike parade.

Considering it was a free event to attend, it is astonishing that the Tour raised more than $35,000 for Nashville bicycle-related nonprofits Sound Forest, Walk/Bike Nashville and Ride For Reading. The money came from proceeds from beer and merchandise sales and donations from bike parade participants and will go a long way to improve the bikeability of our city.

One person who will personally benefit from any improvements is Ayzit Doydum, who committed to give up his car for a year as part of the tour's "car for bike swap" challenge. ?Winning this opportunity to trade in my car for a bike will be a great way for me live how I want: in harmony with nature, my city and myself,? Ayzit said. ?As far as I'm concerned, this is a win-win-win situation.?

Both events were definitely winners as far as I'm concerned, so pat yourself on the back Nashville!

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Ashton Kutcher talks his role as Steve Jobs in Apple founder bio

July 17, 2013 - 10:36 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Ashton Kutcher opens up about his decision to star as Steve Jobs, one of the most influential people in the technology industry, in Joshua Michael Stern's upcoming movie "jOBS". The Michael Kelso depicter on "That '70s Show" takes to Quora to explain why he wanted to take on the role in the first place, AceShowbiz said.

Kutcher reveals that the screenplay initially made him have "great reservations" since it was not "entirely flattering" to the late Apple founder's character. However, he made up his mind to proceed for four reasons. First off, he could not imagine another actor portraying the legendary man without due respect.

He writes, "If this film becomes an enduring memory, of a man I admire, I wanted to ensure that it was portrayed by someone who cared about his legacy and took the time to represent him in a way that people who were close to Steve felt to be authentic."

Though the idea of playing the role "terrified" him, Kutcher found it challenging. "The chance to portray someone who not only lived but who is still very relevant and alive in the zeitgeist seemed to be a once-in-a-lifetime challenge," the 35-year-old actor adds.

Through the movie, Kutcher who is now a tech investor through his own firm, A-Grade Investments, could also get many priceless opportunities. "So while researching the role I was able to spend countless hours studying tech design, product, and history," he says.

"It also afforded me the opportunity to meet with several of Steve's peers who happen to be icons of the tech world."

Last but not least, the "Two and a Half Men" star "loved what the film stands for." He reasons, "I wanted to remind entrepreneurs that Steve Jobs wasn't always 'Steve Jobs', that he struggled, that he failed, and that he rigorously persevered to build something great to improve other people's lives."

"jOBS" recently posted a trailer on Instagram, becoming the first movie to do so. It is due out August 16 in the U.S.

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Taco Bell, Seabrook Texas

July 18, 2013

Where: Taco Bell
Location: Seabrook Texas
Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Details: bad taco meat ? all 4 of us ate the same taco?s and we all got sick the following day

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The Iowa Energy named Timberwolves' D-League affiliate

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Church Sign Generates Emotional Debate Over Race After Zimmerman Verdict

CHICAGO (CBS) ? A sign posted outside a south suburban church is generating a powerful debate over race in the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict.

The marquee outside the First Baptist Church of University Park earlier this week read: ?It Is Safe To Kill Black People In Amerikkka.?

On Saturday, a jury of six women in Florida acquitted Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Several comments on the church?s Facebook page took issue with the reference to the Ku Klux Klan in the word Amerikkka, with many saying the church?s sign is hateful and divisive and implies that all white Americans are racist.

The church responded by saying: ?The message on the sign is not a message of hate. It is a message of awakening and call to action. It is a message not intended to divide, but to cause honest reflection in order to make this country a better place for ALL.?

The wording has historical precedence, according to the church?s Facebook page.

After the shooting of a black man by a white man in Montgomery, Ala., in 1949, Rev. Vernon Johns posted a sign outside the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church that read: ?It Is Safe To Kill Negroes In Montgomery.?

The church has since changed the wording into a question: ?Is It Safe To Kill Black People In America??

?The initial sign, which has caused such a furor, stated, ?It is safe to kill Black People in the United States of Amerikkka.? Much focus was placed on the intentional misspelling of America,? the church responded on its Facebook page.

?The use of ?kkk?, was done to call attention to the fact that, just as in the ?glory days of the KKK, it appears far too often that the murder of African Americans is permitted, and the mistreatment of African Americans historically and currently is far too cavalierly considered.?

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