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The MMA News Report 07.09.08

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News on Fedor Emelianenko, which announcers made the cut for Affliction, and which fighters made the cut for WEC 35. Also, three (and a half) thoughts on UFC 86 that don’t center on Forrest Griffin’s leg kicks, Quinton Jackson’s “power strikes,” or terrible judging decisions. All right, maybe there’s a brief mention of the latter, but it’s small, I swear. After another memorable UFC event, MMA fans had much to talk about across message boards and talk radio airwaves alike. Now, however, the focus begins to turn toward Affliction and the UFC counter program featuring Anderson Silva. So let's wrap-up UFC 86 before we begin looking forward to the next great hope for MMA organizations. I'm staying away from the Quinton Jackson v. Forrest Griffin debate, just briefly mentioning it in the introduction to my UFC 86 wrap-up below. However, I did have one thought on the whole judging debacle. The simplest answer that I haven't seen mentioned is to add more judges. I don't think a judgi...
Originally from: http://www.411mania.com/MMA/columns/79795/The-MMA-News-Report-07.09.08.htm


News and notes from around the Indians' minor-...

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REQUIRED SECTION. News and notes from around the Indians' minor-league system. LEAGUE HONORS: Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (who was recalled by the Indians during the All-Star break) was the International League Player of the Week after batting .394 (13-for-33) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBI and eight runs scored in eight games. OLYMPICS BOUND: Pitcher Jeff Stevens (0-1 with a 3.92 ERA and five saves in 14 appearances) was selected Wednesday to the 2008 U.S. OLYMPICS BOUND: Left fielder Matt LaPorta and pitcher T.J. Burton were selected Wednesday to their respective 2008 Baseball Olympic Teams in the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games. LaPorta (.375 in four games since joining the Aeros) will join the U.S. ALL-STAR UPDATE: It was a tough showing for the Aeros All-Stars on Wednesday in the Eastern League All-Star Game in New Hampshire. The South All-Stars lost 5-3 to the North All-Stars. Third baseman Wes Hodges (0-for-2 with a walk) and second baseman Josh Rodriguez (0-for...
Originally from: http://www.ohio.com/sports/25660044.html


Solar forum in Douglas sees potential

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DOUGLAS — It was a day of finding out about solar energy — how it works, how to help pay for it and how to get paid for it. Dale Cureton of D & M Well Services, Douglas, displays one hiscompany’s solar-powered waters pumps at the Solar Forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College on Saturday. The pumps help ranchers keep stock watered with the power of the sun in remote locations. By investing not only in solar-related industries and power plants, but in solar technology training as well, the state will open up the market for the renewable energy source.At a solar forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said on a videotape that there is a national need to address solar power and that Arizona with its 300-plus days a year of sunshine should be leading the country in supply power via the sun for a variety of reasons.“We need to invest our energy dollars in our own country to cut the dependence on foreign oil … ...
Originally from: http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/06/22/news/doc485ed405e3242208431712.txt


The Fightin’ Stance News 07.11.08: None Shall Pass

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What’s next for DREAM? Do the new unified rules of MMA really mean anything? Who’s Dana White talking about this week? What’s next for the UFC 86 fighters? Should you watch Affliction or Fight Night 14? You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers inside. Here we go again with another edition of The Fightin' Stance News. As always I'm your host Adam Tool, and I've got plenty of stuff for you today. We'll discuss the changes to the unified rules, get some strong words from Dana White, and take a look back at UFC 86. I've also got a special commentary lined up where I'll tell you exactly why I plan to watch Fight Night 14 instead of Affliction next weekend. Since we're a little more than a week away from DREAM 5, of course now is the perfect time for the promoters to start finalizing the card. First up in a lightweight grand prix reserve bout, two men that started the tournament get a chance at a second life. Joachim Hansen will take on Kultar Gill, and the winner will become an alternate i...
Originally from: http://www.411mania.com/MMA/columns/79955/The-Fightin-Stance-News-07.11.08:-None-Shall-Pass.htm


Get Intense About Wheat: Kansas Wheat Conference Aug. 5 and 6 in ...

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JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Get Intense About Wheat: Kansas Wheat Conference Aug. Today's volatile wheat market demands that farmers become intense managers, producers and marketers. Your opportunity to "Get Intense About Wheat" is at the annual Kansas Wheat Conference, Aug. 5 and 6 at the Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center in Hutchinson. This third annual conference features a host of speakers and presentations designed to help wheat producers revisit their previous assumptions about wheat. The conference brings together producers and industry leaders, engaging everyone in pertinent discussion on wheat issues from new research, production practices and farm policy. The evening banquet and program Aug. 5 will be highlighted by keynote speaker Dr. Jay Lehr, an energetic economist and futurist who will focus on the direction of the wheat industry in feeding the world. Dr. Lehr combines five decades of expertise and experience in agricultural economics,...
Originally from: http://www.hpj.com/archives/2008/jul08/jul21/GetIntenseAboutWheat-Kansas.cfm?title=Get%20Intense%20About%20Wheat-%20Kansas%20Wheat%20Conference%20Aug.%205%20and%206%20in%20Hutchinson