By ESPN.com news services The NFL draft’s third day started with a bang, with the Philadelphia Eagles trading up and picking USC quarterback Matt Barkley with the first choice of the fourth round.
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Matt Barkley drafted by Philadelphia Eagles
By NFL.com The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the 2013 NFL Draft to select USC quarterback Matt Barkley in the fourth round.
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Garden-to-Table Cookbook for Young Adults
By Joanne Camas The importance of a healthy diet is undeniable, with more and more evidence touting the benefits of the Mediterranean style of eating. Cookbook author Patricia Moore-Pastides has spent years working in public health and teaching good nutrition and wellness habits to young people, and now she’s taking her mission one step further with her new book, Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life. “It is a great book that teens and college-age students can use independently, families with young children can use together, and novices to gardening and cooking will enjoy at any age,” she told Epicurious. Moore-Pastides teaches healthy Mediterranean cooking classes for USC students, and also adults and children through a community program offered by the university’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program. “I wanted to write a book targeted to young adults to start them on a healthful lifestyle while they are still young.” She certainly has hands-on experience with both gardening and college life. “Five years ago my husband became president of the University of South Carolina, and I became the university’s First Lady,” she explained. “As such I do a lot of entertaining, to the tune of 200 events per academic year. I wanted to try to influence the community to enjoy more healthful food options, so I started an organic garden behind the President’s House. We started serving lots of plant-based options, and people have raved about the food.” The USC Press published her first cookbook, Greek Revival: Cooking for Life in 2010, and it’s now in its fifth printing. “As you know, research on the Mediterranean diet just keeps getting stronger,” she added. “It helps prevent heart disease and all the contributors to heart disease like high cholesterol; hypertension; inflammation; stroke; Alzheimers; breast, colon, and prostate cancers; arthritis; age-related blindness; birth defects; and childhood allergies and asthma. “The food preparation is simple and the flavors are wonderful, so we can be healthy, fit, and not at all deprived!” Moore-Pastides said. Check out sample recipes from Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life, which will be published by the USC Press in June. * Want to know more about the Mediterranean diet? Nutritionist Monica Reinagel shares an eating plan, including recipes and menus, and nutrition advice.
School district sues woman who recanted rape claim
The Long Beach Unified School District is suing a woman who falsely accused a former high school football star of rape in hopes of recovering legal fees and a $750,000 settlement paid to her.
The Long Beach Press-Telegram reported Thursday (http://bit.ly/16TjOrb) that the district alleged Wanetta Gibson committed contractual fraud in a lawsuit filed last November.
Gibson was 15 when she accused Brian Banks of attacking her on their high school campus. He insisted the sexual contact with Gibson was consensual, but pleaded no contest to forcible rape on the advice of his lawyer and spent more than five years in prison.
When he got out of prison, Gibson reached out to Banks on Facebook.
During an initial meeting with him, she said she had lied and offered to help him clear his record. But she refused to repeat the story to prosecutors because she feared she would have to return a settlement from a civil lawsuit brought by her mother against the school district.
During a second meeting that was secretly videotaped by a private investigator, she told Banks, “‘I will go through with helping you, but it’s like at the same time all that money they gave us, I mean gave me, I don’t want to have to pay it back.”
The tape ultimately led to Banks’ exoneration in May 2012.
The district is also trying to recoup about $1.9 million that was spent defending itself against Gibson, and is seeking another $1 million in punitive damages.
However, its lawyers apparently have been unable to locate her.
Banks, once a star middle linebacker at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, said he had verbally agreed to attend USC on a scholarship when he was arrested.
He recently signed a contract to play with the Atlanta Falcons and has become a spokesman for the California Innocence Project, which works to exonerate the wrongly accused.
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LA Runner Kershaw Running the Boston Marathon
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LA Runner Kershaw Running the Boston Marathon
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Courtney Kershaw, member of the LA Wealth Advisory Group at Raymond James, age 27, started running 5 years ago and is now running her 7th race – participating in the famous Boston Marathon on April 15th.
Kershaw Running the Boston Marathon (Photo: Business Wire)
Lisa Detanna, team leader of the group states, “We are so very proud of our Courtney!” In addition to helping raise her extended family and working as lead administrative member of Wealth Advisory Group at Raymond James, Courtney still finds time to train and run over 35 miles a week like clockwork – with total dedication to her craft. “Courtney is truly amazing,” claims Detanna “and when focused on something, always achieves great things.”
Detanna has been a mentor to many young individuals, dating back to the Beverly Hills High School internship program that was accelerated during her time as Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce President. Two team members of the LA Wealth Advisory Group at Raymond James – Tim Kang and Brian Kim – started with Detanna as interns as well. Tim joined Detanna seven years ago while attending undergraduate school at UCLA and Brian Kim interned with Detanna and the LA Wealth Advisor team while at USC in 2011. Detanna believes mentoring young adults and watching them achieve great things helps her continue to grow as well. It gives her more energy, while forcing her to stay youthful and current on the newest gadgets. “I am so fortunate to be a part of my team members’ worlds and help and watch them actualize their dreams as they help me,” Detanna shares.
The Boston Marathon is very significant to women – as the first women runner Kathrine Switzer challenged the then all male event in 1967 where she finished the race in spite of a physical attack on her by a race official. The fact that Courtney and other women now compete in this sport and finish the race with very competitive times is wonderful.
Courtney’s last race was the 2013 LA Marathon where she completed the race in the top 15th percentile for both male and female. Courtney tells Detanna, “I run to remember my dad and to never give up on living. Running gives me a chance to start with a goal and to finish it… 26.2 miles later. A chance to push beyond my comfort zone and test my limits, to enter into a world to be in my own space, in my head and in my heart. It
From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/11/la-runner-kershaw-running-the-boston-marathon/
United Mine Services, Inc. Secures Contract for Mine Services with ABM Mining Corporation
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United Mine Services, Inc. Secures Contract for Mine Services with ABM Mining Corporation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– United Silver Corp. (“United Silver Corp.”, the “Company”, or “USC“: TSX; USC: OTC; USCZF: Frankfurt: UM8) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, United Mine Services, Inc. (UMS) has secured a contract to provide ongoing mine services for ABM Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of ASX and AIM listed Black Mountain Resources Limited, at their New Departure Mine near Dillon, Montana. Services will include rehabilitation of existing workings as well as new tunneling and related support services. Crews have mobilized to the site and work on the project has started.
Greg Stewart, CEO of United Mine Services, Inc. says ” UMS is very pleased to provide mine services to ABM. We look forward to building a long standing working relationship going forward.”
ABOUT UNITED SILVER CORP.
USC is a vertically integrated Canadian mining company with operations in Idaho, USA. It has an 80% interest in the Crescent Silver Mine project in the Silver Valley‘s prolific Silver Belt – directly between two of the district’s historically largest silver producing properties, the Sunshine and Bunker Hill mines. USC also offers a full suite of mining services including contract mining and providing a complete fabrication shop and service for building and repairing mining equipment to silver miners in the district. USC‘s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “USC“. For more information about USC, please visit: www.unitedsilvercorp.com
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Cards to work out QB Barkley, source says
By ESPN.com news services Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim are scheduled to hold a private workout Saturday at USC for quarterback Matt Barkley, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. …read more
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Brady to T.O.? QB, receiver work out at USC
By Field Yates A day after being spotted with new New England Patriots teammate Danny Amendola working out at USC, Tom Brady was back on the field at the Trojans’ facility and throwing passes to an unlikely target Wednesday: Terrell Owens. …read more
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City ordinance: USC to lay off 'Dunk City' name
By Arash Markazi USC no longer plans to use “Dunk City‘ nickname coined by Florida Gulf Coast. …read more
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USC introduces Enfield as new hoops coach
By Garry Paskwietz Andy Enfield was introduced as USC‘s new head basketball coach. …read more
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Tom Brady, Danny Amendola stage workout at USC
By Rosenthal, Gregg New England Patriots fans, it’s time to move on from Wes Welker. Tom Brady has, and there’s photographic evidence. Brady and new slot receiver Danny Amendola worked out Tuesday at USC. …read more
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Tubby Smith Heads To Texas Tech, USC Signs FGCU's Andy Enfield
The college basketball season is far from over, but that hasn’t stopped some teams from quickly moving into preparations for next year. Two of those teams are USC and Texas Tech, who have signed new head coaches Andy Enfield and Tubby Smith, respectively. …read more
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USC hires FGCU's Enfield as men's hoops coach
By ESPN.com news services USC hired Florida Gulf Coast’s Andy Enfield to be their new coach, the school announced Monday night on Twitter. …read more
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Matt Barkley reportedly will work out for Buffalo Bills
By Copeland, Kareem The Buffalo Bills are in need of a starting quarterback after parting ways with Ryan Fitzpatrick, so it isn’t surprising that the team reportedly plans to work out USC standout Matt Barkley. …read more
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Matt Barkley: ‘I still have an arm and it works’
By Hanzus, Dan Matt Barkley probably didn’t help his draft stock at USC‘s pro day on Wednesday. He didn’t hurt it, either. Barkley believes the biggest message he got across was his arm is alive and well. …read more
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Matt Barkley’s USC pro day draws mixed reviews
By Wesseling, Chris Did Matt Barkley perform well enough at USC‘s pro day to overtake West Virginia’s Geno Smith as the top quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft? The NFL Network analysts examine his performance. …read more
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Things To Do In Los Angeles With Kids
By The Huffington Post News Editors
We have had a lot of friends and family come to visit us since we moved to Los Angeles 8 years ago. When they ask us what there is to do in LA it’s hard to know where to start. There are stunning beaches, beautiful mountain ranges, museums, theatres, music venues, shopping, and incredible food. Some of our favorite Los Angeles landmarks are easy to get to and inexpensive or free like, the Getty Center in West Los Angeles or the California Science Center near the USC campus. No child ever says they’re bored because there are so many great things to do with kids in LA.
Matt Barkley has much to prove at USC pro day
By Hanzus, Dan A shoulder injury has kept Matt Barkley from quieting a buzzing pack of doubters. That will change on Wednesday when the quarterback will be a full-go at USC‘s pro day. …read more
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Fracking, North Dakota and U.S. Economic Explosion
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If every state in the Union was like North Dakota, the American economy would be growing as fast as China‘s. The state’s numbers were stunning, a promise, perhaps, for states that have new-found shale deposits. It is also a promise for economic prosperity in those states, if government regulators do not stand in the way – which they will.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:
North Dakota crude oil production (including lease condensate) averaged an all-time high of 770,000 barrels per day in December 2012. Total annual production more than doubled between 2010 and 2012 through the use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing of deposits in the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin. North Dakota production in 2012 trailed only Texas and the U.S. Federal Offshore region, and the state accounted for 10% of total U.S. crude oil production.
GDP per capita in the state must be off the charts, particularly because the state had the lowest unemployment of any state at 3.3% in January. North Dakota has only 699,628 residents, which places it 48th by that measure among all states. So, by a barrels per person ratio, no other state ever will match that. But that does not mean that shale will not help salvage a bumpy national economy.
Shale mania has triggered all sorts of claims about its potentially transformational power. One study recently release by University of Southern California (USC) showed that California, which had the worst unemployment of any state at 9.8% in January, tied with tiny Rhode Island, could have an unbelievable jump in prosperity if its Monterey Shale fields and smaller ones could be mined. The study forecast that the mining could:
1. Create more jobs. Developing oil from the Monterey Shale could add from 512,000 to 2.8 million new jobs in California, depending upon the year.
2. Stimulate economic growth. Total economic activity in the state, as measured by the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), could increase by 2.6% to 14.3% on a per – person basis.
3. Increase personal income. On a statewide basis, aggregate personal income could grow by an average of from 2.1% to 10.0%
4. Boost government revenue. Tax revenue collected by California state and local governments could grow by $4.5 billion to $24.6 billion.
It is too bad that California is not North Dakota. The state government in the nation’s largest state by population is unlikely to allow hundreds or thousands of fracking sites to be set up from Oregon to Mexico. That is the weakness of the USC forecast. What is acceptable based on North Dakota mining policy likely will be rejected in many other places.
Forecasts about the benefits of fracking take into account the bounty of the practice, but not the effects of regulation and public opinion. The U.S. Energy Information Administration information about North Dakota is correct. The USC forecast is improbable.
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Protein abundant in cancerous cells causes DNA 'supercoiling'
A team of USC scientists has identified a protein that can change DNA topology, making DNA twist up into a so-called “supercoil.” …read more
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