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If you are looking for something new to read, make sure to check out Quantum Coin, the new young adult science fiction novel by author E.C. Myers . Quantum Coin was released this past October and is the follow up to Myers’s first novel, Fair Coin. Quantum Coin description (courtesy Quantum Coin Official Site): Ephraim thought his universe-hopping days were over. He’s done wishing for magic solutions to his problems; his quantum coin has been powerless for almost a year, and he’s settled into a normal life with his girlfriend, Jena. But then an old friend crashes their senior prom: Jena’s identical twin from a parallel world, Zoe. Zoe’s timing couldn’t be worse. It turns out that Ephraim’s problems have just begun, and they’re much more complicated than his love life: The multiverse is at stake—and it might just be Ephraim’s fault. Ephraim, Jena, and Zoe embark on a mission across multiple worlds to learn what’s going wrong and how to stop it. They will have to draw on every resource available and trust in alternate versions of themselves and their friends, before it’s too late for all of them. If Ephraim and his companions can put their many differences aside and learn to work together, they might have a chance to save the multiverse. But ultimately, the solution may depend on how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of humanity…and each other. Make sure to also check out our Spotlight feature on E.C. from earlier this year. Quantum Coin book trailer:
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“Quantum Coin” by E.C. Myers
Nominate Executive Chef Nyesha Arrington For “Rising Star Chef of 2013”
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Everyone please make sure to take a moment and nominate Executive Chef Nyesha Arrington for the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards “Rising Star Chef of 2013.” The deadline to cast your nomination vote is December 31, 2012! Here is some info from Wilshire Restaurant: It would mean a lot to us if you could take the time to submit your vote for our talented executive chef, Nyesha Arrington as Rising Star for the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, the most highly respected awards for culinary professionals in the United States. Of course, only a member of the James Beard Foundation vote on the finalists to win, but anyone can nominate online by clicking James Beard or http://jamesbeard.starchefs.com/awards/vote/index_2.php and submitting Chef Nyesha Arrington for Rising Star Chef of 2013. Deadline for entry is December 31, 2012 at 11:59PM and membership in the James Beard Foundation is not required for entry. Winners will be announced on May 6, 2013 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. We interviewed the former Top Chef season 9 competitor earlier this year. Best of luck to Nyesha and hope she becomes a finalist!
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UFC on FOX 5 Featuring Ben Henderson and BJ Penn
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UFC on FOX 5 takes place this Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington and will feature both Ben “Smooth” Henderson and BJ Penn on the main card. Henderson will be defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Nate Diaz in the main event. He is coming off his first successful title defense against former champ Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 in August and is also currently on a five fight win streak (all since joining the UFC). Penn will be fighting against Rory MacDonald. It will be his first fight since UFC 137 in October 2011. Coincidentally, BJ’s last opponent was Nick Diaz, whom is Nate Diaz’s brother (Henderson’s opponent). We look forward to cheering them both on and wish both fighters much success this Saturday! UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz Preview:
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Interview with Daniel Sandrin (11/16/2012)
Daniel Sandrin
Daniel Sandrin (다니엘 산드린), also known by his Korean name Lee Dong-jun (이동준), is an all-star basketball player in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
The 2012-13 KBL season has already begun and Daniel has experienced change with this new season. After spending his entire KBL career with the Goyang Orions (고양 오리온스), whom drafted him second overall in the 2007 KBL Draft, he became a free agent prior to this season and is now a member of the Seoul Samsung Thunders (서울 삼성 썬더스).
Since coming to Korea, Daniel has gained Korean citizenship and represented Korea as a part of the Korean National Basketball team at both the 2007 and 2009 FIBA Asia Championships.
Along with his many personal accomplishments, Daniel also has the pleasure of having a fellow family member in the KBL. His older brother Eric (이승준) also plays in the league and is currently with the Wonju Dongbu Promy (원주 동부 프로미). In fact, Daniel’s new team (the Seoul Samsung Thunders) is where Eric had spent his previous three seasons.
We were able to cover Daniel’s background and basketball career and are pleased to present this interview with him.
Interview with Tracy Lee (9/28/2012)
Tracy Lee
Tracy Lee is one of the most prominent and recognized MMA photographers out there today.
She can be seen cageside taking photos at just about every major UFC, Strikeforce and other MMA event worldwide. In addition to her excellent fight photography, she also takes a wide range of photographs revolving around the MMA world at fighter training camps, social events as well as casual photos of the fighters with their families.
In addition to photography, she can also be considered a web guru as she has launched many successful websites including CombatLifestyle.com and NapkinNights.com.
We were able to cover Tracy’s background and photography career and are pleased to present this interview with her.