Girls hoops playoffs roundup: Freedom makes first final four

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By Tribune staff Published: February 17, 2013 Updated: February 17, 2013 - 12:12 AM

Freedom center Faith Woodard said her heart stopped in the final minute of Saturday's Class 7A-Region 2 final against Sebastian River.

"Those were, by far, the most nerve-racking, unforgettable moments of my life," Woodard said. "It came down to the wire and my heart stopped."

Fortunately for Woodard and her Patriots' teammates, her playing never stopped, as the Georgetown-bound senior laid in a finger roll with 13 seconds left, then ran down court for her 10th rebound and drew a foul, leading Freedom (25-2) to a 74-73 win and the program's first final four appearance.

Woodard scored 25 points in her double-double, including eight in the final quarter, but a lot of the nerves the senior mentioned came because of the monster night of Sebastian River's KP Pound, who led all scorers with 33 points.

The Patriots got out to a comfortable lead of 12 points early in the third quarter before the defending state champion Sharks (23-3) started chipping away. Sebastian River caught up and took the lead with a little more than three minutes left in the game and things see-sawed from there.

"We are going to fight harder than anybody," Freedom coach Laurie Pacholke said. "Even when (Sebastian River) made a run a lot of teams would have buckled at that, but I knew we weren't going to give up."

Freedom's Taylor Emory scored 21, while Whitney Ivey added 13 points, but the team's saving grace may have come from the hustle of senior Monet Williams, whose defense and clutch six fourth-quarter points kept the Patriots in the game.

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Cyborg Santos says she asked UFC to release her, not afraid of ground with Rousey

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Cris Cyborg Santos Signs with Invicta FC, Debuts Against Ediane Gomes

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Former Strikeforce champion Cris "Cyborg" Santos has officially signed on with Invicta Fighting Championships and will debut with the promotion at their upcoming show on April 5.

Santos made the announcement along with her manager former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz on Friday night at a press conference attended by Bleacher Report at the Punishment Training Center in California.

The former 145-pound champion will meet Ediane "India" Gomes at the upcoming Invicta 5 show happening in Kansas City, MO in early April.

Gomes was already scheduled to be on the card against former Strikeforce fighter Julia Budd, but she will now face Santos instead.

The last year for Cris Cyborg has been anything but pleasant after testing positive for anabolic steroids after her last fight against Hiroko Yamanaka. She was subsequently suspended for one year by the California State Athletic Commission.

Since that time, Cyborg has been in a constant battle for a potential fight against UFC bantamweight women's champion Ronda Rousey, but with the fight only being offered at 135 pounds, the Brazilian has not taken the bout.

Cyborg has stated on several occasions that there's no way she could cut the additional weight to move down to 135 pounds, and that statement has negated her potential signing with the UFC.

Earlier this week, Cyborg received her official release from Zuffa (parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce) allowing her to sign with a different promotion.

Now the former Strikeforce champion has joined forces with Invicta Fighting Championships on a deal that will see her return to the cage for the first time in more than a year.

Santos will face fellow 145-pound fighter Ediane Gomes, who comes into the fight on a four-fight win streak with victories over Hiroko Yamanaka and Leslie Smith.

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Dana White Trying to Make Sense of Moves by Tito Ortiz and Cris Cyborg

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Cris "Cyborg" Santos has signed a multi-fight deal with Invicta Fighting Championship, but according to UFC president Dana White, she could have been under contract with the UFC and still fought for Invicta until her manager Tito Ortiz asked for her release.

Santos has been in the middle of an ongoing battle for her future after stating on several occasions that she would be unable to cut down from 145 pounds to 135 pounds to fight in the lone women's division the UFC currently supports.

So last week, Santos' manager, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, asked for her release from the promotion, allowing her to sign with another organization.

Then on Friday, Ortiz along with his client announced that she had indeed signed a deal with Invicta, the all women's MMA promotion, and would debut at their next card coming up in April.

UFC president Dana White revealed on Saturday when speaking to reporters that they had a plan in place for Cyborg that included her fighting for Invicta, but ultimately she ended up asking for her release instead.

"So we were going to sign her to a contract and we were going to have her fight in Invicta, which means we pay all the bills for her to fight in Invicta. It would be under a UFC contract with all the perks and benefits of being a UFC fighter and would fight in Invicta. So instead of doing that they chose to not do that and fight in Invicta," White said to Bleacher Report. "If you can make logic out of that whole fking situation, you're a better man that I am"

White said the plan was hatched when he spoke to Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp because he wanted to keep Cyborg in the UFC but allow her to fight in another promotion for the time being. Invicta currently has fighters at 145 pounds, whereas the UFC does not.

"We don't have 145 pound division so we're going back and forth with these guys and this deal, so I called the girl Shannon Knapp who owns Invicta and said look if I do this deal with Cyborg and you give her fights over there, I'll pay the bills you put on the fights over there till I can figure out how this whole thing's going to go down. She goes absolutely no problem, we'd love to do it," White explained about the UFC working with Invicta.

"The next thing I know they want out of the contract and then they sign with them."

At this point, Cyborg is still signed with Invicta and fighting at 145 pounds, and hypothetically she could still eventually land in the UFC. For now she has been completely released from the promotion, and the UFC no longer foots the bill.

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Cris Cyborg signs with Invicta FC, will make her debut at Invicta FC 5

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Cris "Cyborg" Justino, the former Strikeforce women's 145-pound champion who was just released this week by the UFC, has signed with the Invicta Fighting Championships and will debut on their next show on April 5.

Cyborg (10-1, 1 no-contest) hasn't fought since her Dec. 17, 2011 title defense against Hiroko Yamanaka, which she originally won via TKO in just 16 seconds. That win was overturned when the muscular Brazilian tested positive for the veterinary steroid Stanozolol.

Cyborg's manager, Tito Ortiz, made the official announcement Friday night at a press conference in Huntington Beach, Calif. Ortiz unveiled a poster for the Invicta show, which listed Cyborg as facing Ediane Gomes (10-2), a Brazilian who now lives in Coconut Creek, Fla. At the press conference, neither Ortiz nor Cyborg ever mentioned Gomes' name. The poster stated "live on pay-per-view" at the bottom, although neither Ortiz, nor Invicta in its release, made any mention of pay-per-view.

The show takes place at the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City. Gomes had been already announced to face Julia Budd (4-2) on the show. Budd will now face Flona Muxlow (6-2). The show also features an Invicta atomweight (105 pound) fight with champion Jessica Penne (10-1, 1 no contest) vs. Michelle "Karate Hottie" Waterson (10-3), and a match to create the company's first flyweight champion with Barb Honchak (7-2) vs. Vanessa Porto (15-5).

Another name not mentioned at the part of the press conference that aired on "Inside MMA" was Marloes Coenen (21-5). Simultaneous to the press conference, Invicta sent out a press release, announcing the Cyborg vs. Gomes winner would face Coenen.

After Cyborg defeated Gina Carano in the highest-profile woman's MMA fight in history on August 15, 2009, becoming the first Strikeforce woman's champion at 145 pounds, her first title defense was a third-round stoppage of Coenen in a fight she dominated due to her far greater physical strength.

Instead, a nervous Ortiz, as well as Cyborg, in broken English, talked only about UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. Provided both keep winning, Rousey vs. Cyborg would be the dream woman's fight of the current generation, but there are weighty issues keeping them apart.

Normally signing a multi-fight deal with another promotion would kill any chance of facing a UFC champion, but UFC and Invicta have a working relationship. The major issue is Cyborg's insistence on not fighting at less than 140 pounds. Rousey is champion at 135, and has been insistent that Cyborg can't demand a special weight class when she's coming off a steroid suspension, stating she believes if Cyborg was clean, she could make 135. Dana White said that UFC is only doing a bantamweight division, so if Cyborg wants the fight that's the weight she has to make.

As part of the press conference, they had Cyborg strip to her fighting outfit and step on the scale. She weighed 160 pounds, looking thicker and less muscular than at her 145 pound weigh-ins in the past. Ortiz a few weeks ago had said Cyborg walked around at 172 pounds, insisting there was no way she could cut to 135.

"It is literally impossible for her to make that weight," said Ortiz.

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Cris Cyborg Santos Parts Ways with UFC, Says Hello to Invicta FC

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UFC president Dana White confirmed just a couple of days ago that he and his promotion were done dealing with Cris Cyborg Santos, but on Friday, we learned just what is next for the former Strikeforce featherweight champion.

Cyborg is heading to Invicta FC, where she will immediately jump into the mix at 145 pounds as one of the promotions top contenders.

Her first fight is already set, as she returns from more than a year on the sidelines, serving out a 12-month suspension after testing positive for steroids following her last fight. Cyborg will square off with fellow Brazilian and two-time Invicta veteran Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 5 on April 5 in Kansas City.

Cyborg and her manager, UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz, announced her new home at a Friday press conference.

The winner of the match-up between Cyborg and Gomes will square off with Marloes Coenen at Invicta FC 6, on a date to be announced.

White said the UFC was prepared to keep Cyborg under contract after they assimilated the roster of Strikeforce fighters, but couldnt come to a reasonable agreement that satisfied both the promotion and Cyborg.

The UFC has no 145-pound womens division, and was unwilling to have its 135-pound champion, Ronda Rousey, fight outside of her weight class any time soon. Cyborg was unwilling to make the drop to 135 pounds.

White was still willing to keep her under contract and find fights for her outside of the organization, likely with Invicta, but that didnt sit well either her or Ortiz.

UFC wanted to sign a huge deal with Cris Cyborg, but they wanted to stick her over in Invicta. It didnt make sense to me, Ortiz told Inside MMA recently.

I talked to Cyborg time and time again, asked her and asked her. She said I would love to do a three-fight deal; fourth fight would be against Ronda. Lets get it done at 140, not be a fight for the 135-pound championship.

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Florida Panhandle offers gleaming beaches for budget travelers

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PENSACOLA, Fla. The gleaming white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Floridas Panhandle draw millions of visitors each year, but this area isnt known for glitz, glamour and high-end hot spots like some of Floridas other beaches. Instead, the Panhandle offers a laid-back vibe, Southern hospitality and family atmosphere. The region caters to budget-conscious travelers who often drive from nearby Southern cities like Atlanta, Birmingham or New Orleans.

Hotel and restaurant costs climb during the peak summer months, but even the priciest Panhandle resorts are generally less expensive than Miami Beach, Naples or the Florida Keys. And the Panhandle offers many opportunities for great memories visiting local attractions that cost nothing at all.

BEACHES

From Pensacola in the western Panhandle to Apalachicola in the east, youll find more than 200 miles) of relatively undeveloped beaches. Walk the sand in the early morning or late day to glimpse a spectacular sunrise or sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Because the beaches dont get lots of traffic except for a few towns that draw college spring breakers in March shell seekers often make unique finds such as small conch shells and sand dollars. Beachgoers often glimpse pods of dolphins frolicking in the distance and schools of stingrays gliding just offshore.

During the busiest months, some beaches offer free outdoor concerts. Pensacola Beach offers live music every Tuesday night from April to October, visitpensacolabeach.com/what/bands.php.

NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM

The museum is located on Pensacola Naval Air Station and is open to the public 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/. The museum offers an extensive collection of vintage military aircraft from all eras of flight and has numerous hands-on displays that give visitors a taste of what it was like to be a naval aviator through the generations. On most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings March through November, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the U.S. Navys Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron practices in the skies above the museum, navalaviationmuseum.org/explore/blue-angels-practices. Visitors are treated to a full, jaw-dropping performance by six of the worlds best fighter pilots. Team members gather inside the museum after some practices for an autograph session with visitors.

SEASIDE

The picturesque village of Seaside http://www.seasidefl.com/ is located on the Gulf of Mexico between Destin and Panama City and includes some of the priciest beach homes in the region. Developed in 1981 as a planned resort community, Seaside was the setting of the 1998 film, The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey. Seaside is known for its pastel-colored beach bungalows built in the old Florida tradition and for its beautifully landscaped walkways and public areas. The town has a selection of upscale boutiques and restaurants, but there is lots of fun to be had in Seaside without spending any money. Seaside often has live concerts during the evenings in its outdoor amphitheater. Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic and enjoy the music; details at seasidefl.com/highlights/events-calendar.

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Tulsa Astronomy Club Gives Insight Into Near Earth Objects

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TULSA, Oklahoma -

The meteorite that crashed Friday morning in Russia had the world talking, including Tulsa.

The Astronomy Club of Tulsa said it's a rare event to have such good video footage of a meteorite strike.

We wanted to learn more about it and the asteroid that passed through its nearest distance from Earth Friday afternoon.

Astronomers say it usually takes high profile events like this to grab the public's attention. But they hope this fascination leads others to learn more about near Earth objects.

The meteor exploded with a blinding light over the Russian sky Friday morning, as it entered the Earth's atmosphere. The shock wave was deafening and was followed immediately by breaking glass and car alarms.

"Something like this will surprise the pants off you," said Lee Bickle, of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa.

He was up early watching the coverage closely when the meteor exploded over the Russian city of Chelybinsk.

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He said it was traveling close to 20 miles per second.

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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Continues to Engage with Stakeholders

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb 13, 2013) -

This document corrects and replaces the press release that was sent today at 10:29 a.m. EST.

Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board members were in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from February 6 to 7 to meet with registered retailers and suppliers to discuss their views on the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program.

"The partnerships with retailers and suppliers are a very important part of NNC as their feedback enables us to deliver the program more effectively," said the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. "The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board continues to play a key role in communicating the views of Northerners and other stakeholders to the Government of Canada."

The Advisory Board met with retailers and suppliers to hear their views on how the NNC program is operating and on what could be done to ensure that the communities they serve continue to benefit fully from the NNC subsidies and the greater supply chain flexibility that it supports. The Board also heard from officials with the Government of Manitoba and community nutrition workers who presented a number of successful nutrition projects using Nutrition North Canada funds. The Board also met with officials from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, representing First Nations in Northern Ontario.

"Board members heard first-hand from retailers, suppliers and community stakeholders about the positive impact NNC is having on communities," said Wilfred Wilcox, Chair of the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board. "We continue to learn from individuals who are pivotal to the operation of the Nutrition North Canada program and this helps us to better fulfill our role of providing advice to guide the management and activities of the program."

The Advisory Board first met with retailers and suppliers in February 2012. Retailers and suppliers provided early insights on how the program was operating and also offered suggestions for the future operation of the program. As part of the NNC program, accountability measures for retailers and suppliers are in place to ensure that the NNC subsidy is being passed on to consumers.

Members of the NNC Advisory Board represent a wide range of northern perspectives and interests. They meet several times a year in person and by teleconference and have held public meetings in Iqaluit, Nunavut; Kuujjuaq, Quebec; Norman Wells, Northwest Territories and most recently, Nain, Labrador.

To contact the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board: nncadvisoryboard@aandc.gc.ca

This release is also available on the Internet at http://www.aandc.gc.ca.

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Bluewave: Hydrolyzed fish protein set for US sports nutrition splash

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New sports nutrition product launches containing a new hydrolyzed fish protein are imminent, says Bluewave Marine Ingredients as it brings its branded AminoMarine ingredient to market.

As NutraIngredients-USA first reported several years ago , advances with membrane technology allowed Bluewave to produce fish protein isolated that meets both the organoleptic and economic requirements for the broader food ingredient/ supplement marketplace.

The membrane system works by having one stream enter and three streams exit. The main stream is separated into a high fat plus protein stream, a zero fat plus protein stream, and a biogenic fraction. The fishiness is removed by the membrane, since it removes the oil and fat.

Mark Rottmann, COO for BlueWave Marine Ingredients, told us that, after several years of development, the company is now ready to offer the hydrolyzed fish protein for the sports nutrition market.

The protein offers a complete profile of the essential amino acids, he said, and the price is competitive with standard whey, with the added benefit that AminoMarine is hydrolyzed. It is at a discount compared with hydrolyzed whey, he added.

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Californias Genomyx will launch the first dietary supplement for sports nutrition containing the ingredient at the upcoming Arnold Expo in Columbus, OH .

Armando Lopez, Genomyxs CEO, told NutraIngredients-USA that the company is proud to work in conjunction with Bluewave Marine Ingredients to bring their AminoMarine to the marketplace.

In working so closely with the developer of this hydrolyzed fish peptide product, Genomyx can claim to offer the purest and cleanest protein option available; a fat- and oil-free option also devoid of manmade antibiotics, hormones, and any genetic modification(s).

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Adia Nutrition, Inc. Launches Radio Campaign

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NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 15, 2013) - ADIA Nutrition, Inc.( PINKSHEETS : ADIA ) is launching a radio marketing campaign at KOST 103.5FM in Los Angeles/Orange County during the Mark and Kristin Show beginning on Monday February 18th, 2013. The Mark and Kristin Show is one of the top rated radio morning shows in Los Angeles, and Kristin Cruz is a highly regarded radio host and blogger.

"The launch of our first radio campaign is designed to support our retail expansion into Albertsons and continue to support Whole Foods and Mother's Markets. We believe Kristin Cruz is the perfect host for us, as she is not only focused on health issues, but also has a young family," said April Nugent, Co-Founder of Adia Nutrition.

"Now that we have expanded through Southern California, we think it's important to continue to increase awareness," said Wen Peng, CEO of Adia Nutrition.

About KOST: KOST 103.5FM is one of the top radio stations in Los Angeles, and it is one of the top revenue billing radio stations in the United States.

About Adia Nutrition, Inc. Adia Nutrition is a publicly traded company: ( PINKSHEETS : ADIA ) specializing in great tasting and shelf stable probiotics. Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms that are found in the digestive tract. Adia offers five flavors of probiotic drink mixes and two flavors of probiotic chews. The drink mixes come in a convenient and easy-to-use stick pack that is mixed with water. Flavors include Lemon Lime, Berry, Raspberry Lemonade, Orange Mango, and Unsweetened Green Tea. They offer significantly more probiotics and significantly less sugar and calories than the more traditional yogurts and dairy-based drinks. Adia sells their product across the country and can be found in health clubs, independent pharmacies and health food stores. According to a market research report titled 'Probiotics Market,' published by Markets and Markets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global probiotics market is expected to be worth US $32.6 billion by 2014. Moreover, the global market is expected to record a CAGR of 12.6%. For more information, visit our website at http://www.adianutrition.com.

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Donohue elected president of American Society for Microbiology

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Timothy Donohue (left), professor of bacteriology and director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), makes comments during a meeting at the Microbial Sciences Building in July, 2012.

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Donohue will take up the post of president-elect on July 1, followed by a one-year term as ASM president beginning July 1, 2014.

The Society is the oldest and largest life science membership organization in the world, organizing meetings and workshops for more than 39,000 members. Its 12 journals publish nearly a quarter of all microbiology articles.

Director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Donohue is an expert on the genetic pathways and networks that microbes use to grow, generate biomass, and harness and convert solar energy. His research goals include using computational models to design microbial machines with increased capacities to generate renewable energy, neutralize toxic compounds and synthesize biodegradable polymers.

Donohue is a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and an executive committee member of the Wisconsin Energy Institute. He has served the ASM as chair of its Division on Genetics and Molecular Biology, and on the editorial board of the society's Journal of Bacteriology.

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Sox reliever Thornton seeks longevity

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GLENDALE, Ariz. Matt Thornton addressed the issue of junk food with bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen at SoxFest, and the White Sox left-hander sent another message to his fellow relievers this week when he reported to spring training at least 20 pounds lighter than last season.

In addition to helping his longevity, Thornton, 36, hopes to set an example for younger relievers whose habits might not be so healthy.

"It's on each person. You're a major league player, you're a grown man and make good money, whether it's league minimum or under contract. It's a lifestyle and habit you have to pick up to take care of yourself."

Left-hander Hector Santiago admitted he likes Gummy Bears candy, but he since has elected to change his eating habits at the ballpark once he saw a much slimmer Thornton at SoxFest and spoke to him about his altered diet. Santiago and Nate Jones plan to visit a doctor to have their blood tested to see what foods affect their diet more than others.

"I've never been a big fan of the candy bag in the bullpen," said Thornton, who was listed at 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds last season and prefers an occasional bag of sunflower seeds. "Bobby sounds like he's the same way. He doesn't want us eating Butterfingers before you get in the game.

"You have to take care of yourself out there. Some guys have their own sugar rush. I don't understand it, but everyone is their own person."

Bulky Beckham: Second baseman Gordon Beckham added muscle to his upper body, even after hitting a career-high 16 home runs last season.

Beckham wasn't concerned that the added weight would cut down his flexibility.

"I feel capable of driving some balls to the point where I can check that off the list," Beckham said. "I didn't want it to be a situation where I'd want to ask myself, 'If I would have gotten stronger, I would have done this.' "

Danks passes test: John Danks said his left shoulder felt fine one day after throwing his first bullpen session at Camelback Ranch following surgery in August.

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