Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Anthony Robles Wins NCAA Wresting Championship with one leg
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One-legged wrestler wins US college title
Agence France-Presse
First Posted 12:28:00 03/20/2011
PHILADELPHIA – Anthony Robles, born without a right leg, won the US national collegiate wrestling title at 125 pounds on Saturday, completing an unbeaten senior season and an amazing tale.
The 22-year-old Arizona State University standout defeated defending champion Matt McDonough from the University of Iowa 7-1 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association final to close out a 36-0 season.
"I had a lot of butterflies going out there," Robles said. "I have dreamed about stepping on that stage a dozen times and this whole year I've just been preparing for that moment.”
"And I was scared. I was scared out there, but as soon as I hit that first takedown I sort of relaxed. I said, 'OK, back to business. Same drill as usual, like every other match.'"
An early takedown and back points put Robles ahead to stay in the first period. McDonough scored in the final period but it was too little and too late, and after the end a sellout crowd of 17,000 gave Robles a standing ovation.
Robles has built his upper body strength and typically forces foes to stay low on the mat to try and defeat him.
He does not see himself as a wrestler with a disability, just as a wrestler, and now as a champion.
"I didn't get into the sport for the attention. I wrestle because I love wrestling," Robles said.
"But it inspires me when I get kids, even adults, who write me on Facebook or send me letters in the mail just saying that I've inspired them, and they look up to me, and they're motivated to do things that other people wouldn't have thought possible."
The 22-year-old Arizona State University standout defeated defending champion Matt McDonough from the University of Iowa 7-1 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association final to close out a 36-0 season.
"I had a lot of butterflies going out there," Robles said. "I have dreamed about stepping on that stage a dozen times and this whole year I've just been preparing for that moment.”
"And I was scared. I was scared out there, but as soon as I hit that first takedown I sort of relaxed. I said, 'OK, back to business. Same drill as usual, like every other match.'"
An early takedown and back points put Robles ahead to stay in the first period. McDonough scored in the final period but it was too little and too late, and after the end a sellout crowd of 17,000 gave Robles a standing ovation.
Robles has built his upper body strength and typically forces foes to stay low on the mat to try and defeat him.
He does not see himself as a wrestler with a disability, just as a wrestler, and now as a champion.
"I didn't get into the sport for the attention. I wrestle because I love wrestling," Robles said.
"But it inspires me when I get kids, even adults, who write me on Facebook or send me letters in the mail just saying that I've inspired them, and they look up to me, and they're motivated to do things that other people wouldn't have thought possible."
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Drug Bust Heard Round The World: Baltimore lives up to its Image (as presented in The Wire
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Drug Bust Heard Round the World
Baltimore lives up to its image (as presented in The Wire)
by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
During the early hours, on the morning March 10, 2011, close to 450 Baltimore City Police and Swat team members executed 40 search warrants (raids) which resulted in 63 arrest including the arrest of actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson from the Wire.
The raids are the result of a 5ive month investigation by Baltimore City Police, the Maryland Drug Enforcement Administration and the Maryland's Attorney General Office. Police confiscated four (4) guns, 5ive pounds of marijuana and 5ive grams of raw heroin, this according to Baltimore City Police Commissioner Bealefeld. The city hopes that this well put wrench in the city's drug trade and violence emanating from North East Baltimore. Areas raid include the infamous Latrobe homes and the Redwood apartment building on South Eutaw.
For more on the drug bust watch
Drug Bust Heard Round the World
Baltimore lives up to its image (as presented in The Wire)
by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
During the early hours, on the morning March 10, 2011, close to 450 Baltimore City Police and Swat team members executed 40 search warrants (raids) which resulted in 63 arrest including the arrest of actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson from the Wire.
( Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun / March 10, 2011 ) |
The raids are the result of a 5ive month investigation by Baltimore City Police, the Maryland Drug Enforcement Administration and the Maryland's Attorney General Office. Police confiscated four (4) guns, 5ive pounds of marijuana and 5ive grams of raw heroin, this according to Baltimore City Police Commissioner Bealefeld. The city hopes that this well put wrench in the city's drug trade and violence emanating from North East Baltimore. Areas raid include the infamous Latrobe homes and the Redwood apartment building on South Eutaw.
For more on the drug bust watch
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
My Dinner Last Night. Yours Tonight- Spinach Pasta Pie
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Spinach Pasta Pie
Ingredients:
16 oz bag of fresh or frozen chopped spinach ($1)
1 Bell Pepper chopped (optional) i like the frozen mix pepper medley ($1)
1 Small onion chopped (optional)
3 Large Eggs
1 Cup of Chunky tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tablespoon of Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon of Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon of Rosemary
12 pieces of Cheese Ravioli (found in frozen food section)($1)
½ cup of shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
1 Pie crust unrolled ($1 total about $5 bucks)
Prep:
Boil Water ~ Pre Heat Oven at 350 ~ Unroll pie crust into 8 or 9 inch circular baking pan
Directions:
- Once Water is boiled begin cooking Cheese Ravioli
- Combine Spinach, chopped Bell Pepper and Onion with Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, and Rosemary in skillet and sauté until items are cooked.
- Place mixture into bowl and mix three eggs (with or without yolk) into mixture, add splash of tomato sauce into mixture and sprinkle of cheese
- Pour mixture in baking pan on top of crust
- Place cooked and dried Cheese Ravioli upside down on top of spinach pie. Place extra pieces right side up in the center
- Spread a layer of sauce over the entire dish
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of sauce
- Place dish in oven for 25 mins
- Cool for 5ive mins and serve!
Yields 8 piece feeds five people comfortably
Monday, March 7, 2011
Pick Up America takes off again
Who: pick up america
What: Going Away Party & Benefit
Where: Vito's Pizzeria 7313 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD
When: Thursday March 10
Other 411: Performances by Davey Rogner & Jeff Chen, the north country, Bad.Loud.Trio. Late night dance party led by dj fleg
Baltimore Quote of the Month
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Girl- "Was that a guy that just went into the Ladies' room?"
J- "No, that was my girlfriend."
Girl- "Oh I'm sorry. It is very confusing in Baltimore, sometimes the girls are handsome and the guys are beautiful"
@ Joe Squared
Girl- "Was that a guy that just went into the Ladies' room?"
J- "No, that was my girlfriend."
Girl- "Oh I'm sorry. It is very confusing in Baltimore, sometimes the girls are handsome and the guys are beautiful"
@ Joe Squared
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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