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Free Jazz vs A Baby Hitting Piano Keys
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T-Rex Trying to Be a Matador…
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The Cabin in the Woods Disembowels the Slasher Film
Stop me if you've seen this one: A handful of attractive young folks representing immediately recognizable types—the good girl, the sexy girl, the jock, the decent guy, the stoner—plan a weekend of partying at a remote cabin in the woods. When they arrive, though, something timeless and implacable begins stalking and brutally slaughtering them one by one. Liquor-fueled rounds of "truth or dare" and displays of nubile flesh give way to screaming and running and bleeding and dying.
On second thought, don't stop me. Even if you've seen this one—even if you've seen it over and over again—you haven't seen this one, this The Cabin in the Woods. Produced by Joss Whedon, who also co-wrote with director (and longtime Whedonite) Drew Goddard, the movie is a delightful demolition of the horror genre, a tale that subverts not only its own terrors, but those of pretty much every scary movie you've ever seen. Why do the protagonists of these films always choose the worst moment and locale to have sex? Why do they split up when it's evident they should stick together? The Cabin in the Woods at last offers answers.
This is a movie best seen with a minimum of foreknowledge, so I'll spoil as little as possible. (I'd strongly recommend avoiding the trailer, which reveals a good deal more than I will.) Suffice to say that there are two interwoven narratives taking place at once: the one in the woods with the kids (among them Kristen Connolly and Thor's Chris Hemsworth); and another, at a secret bunker of the military-industrial complex, where two beleaguered company men (Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford), along with a large cadre of technicians, accountants, interns, and various other drones, are hard at work, doing—well, if I told you what they were doing, someone (not me) would presumably have to kill you.
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A message from this Joss Whedon fanboy to Tumblr: The Cabin in the Woods is excellent.
Not much into horror, but I might go see this, on the review alone.


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Here are three short examples of how some companies are leaving their users with a smile instead of a frown.
Hilarious Unsubscribe Pages
If you have ever unsubscribed from a Groupon email list you are probably already familiar with this stroke of genius. Here, when a user selects to unsubscribe from a Groupon mailing they are sent to a confirmation page that introduces them them to some guy named "Derrick". Apparently, Derrick, is the one responsible for sending you an annoying email. There is a button below Derrick's video feed that says, "Punish Derrick". After pressing it, hilarity ensues! I don't want to ruin the fun so go ahead and try it yourself! This type of unsubscribe page is not only genius because it puts a smile on an angry face, but also because its so creative that it has dissatisfied customers still talking about your brand in a positive light! That is nothing short of magic in my book!
Creative 404 Pages
404 pages are the black sheep of the internet. No one wants to see them. Seeing a 404 is like hitting a brick wall. But some companies are getting really creative with their 404 pages. Take for example one of my favorite animated web series, Homestar Runner, has a 404 page that is comedic and blends in well with the rest of their site. Which means that even though the user doesn't get the content they are looking for they still get a chuckle!
HTML full of LOLs!
Everyone already knows that The Oatmeal is no stranger to laughs. But, did you know that his zany sense of humor even extends into his HTML? Don't believe me? Go ahead and visit his site, right click and select View Source. Now there is no telling why Mr. Oatmeal decided to grace his <head> tags with a Pterodactyl. But as a web developer I can appreciate an entrepreneur that tries to make even their code monkeys happy! Because happy code monkeys, means happy code, and happy code, means happy web sites, and happy web sites, mean happy users!


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Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Fight Video Strikeforce Main Event.
Great fight, if this girl ever got her stand up game together, hoooollly s***….that would be scary
That arm got sent to hell! Damn it was bent 90 degrees in the other direction!
Owned, this is the 4th chick that didn't tap to Rousey's armbar; what did she think was going to happen to her arm? Kaufman did not look like she wanted any piece of that belt post fight.
sorry, was there another arm bar? i was too busy looking at those legs!
Best fighter I have seen in a while! Freaking awesome! Extremely technical, extremely competitive, and extremely vicious!
Kaufman will have to go for a fast KO. She has no chance on the ground.
ronda will do the same to sarah for sure. thx 4 the quick post Bruno!!
I'm in love.
"Rowdy" Ronda "The Bone Collector" Rousey!!!
'Tap Quick'
Seriously, why don't people tap to arm bars. Keep you elbow bending the right way and live to fight another day.
Next I'd like to see Rousey kick Cyborg in the nuts.
damn that was hot!!!!
Damn, thought Tate was done with the first one. One tough chick! Roussey not too forgiving or gracious after fight.
These women are HIGHLY skilled. All you douchebags that talked crap earlier. You boys wouldn't last a minute with either of them.
Tate and the other women are almost too tough.
Rousey is awesome. I wonder if Carano could hang with her.
Great Fight… the hype was well deserved.
Time for the shemale to come show this chick some respect… But you got to love those armbars though too sick.
I'm thinking of making a twitter account just to ask Dana White if he will make sure that ref is no where near another Zuffa event.
Believe me… i already flamed @danawhite tonight about that and a few other issues (like Josh Thompson's lay n pray)
I'm 100% behind wrestlers and ground game, but if you are laying on someone and throwing less punches 4-1 than the guy you're on top of… please stand them up already
why u no Tap?
good fight lets see ronda against santos. now will be more fair.
I think the ref should have stopped the damn thing. What the hell? These girls need to friggin tap
what an asshole ref. If you punch someone and you dont defend yourself they stop it but if they break your arm they just wait for the tap??? f****** asshole
that ref should either lose his job or get a serious fine for that one.. the fight should be stopped when the arm is broken… not when the fighter taps… that arm took some damage that it didn't need to take. shame on the ref for not recognizing a broken limb…
and jim save your time… dana has nothing to do with who refs.. it's all the commissions..
you would think "mma fans" would know that by now
Buster Hymen: Really? I don't see any 135 pound women on the planet taking a 6'4″ 258 pound man (me) down let alone taking a hard straight right to the chin and not getting dropped.
Weight classes are there for a reason.
@jim I didn't even think about that actually, a good ref would have stopped the fight when the elbow broke, not when ronda bent it 90 degrees in the other direction…
Yeah, I was wondering if the ref was going to wait till the freaking arm was actually torn off before calling the fight, or was he waiting for an actual SNAP, like what happened to Big Nog, or the other guy who fought Shinya Aoki.
Only Cyborg can stop her…
rousey' ass and legs looked fukin spectacular!!!
rousey's steroids make her a little too much for tate
Ughhhhh she shoulda tapped. Arm may never be 100% again. Not worth in the long wrong you only fight till ur maybe 35. Lots of life left to love after that.
I'd like to see Cyborg get clean and wreck Rousey tho. I don't like her attitude, she's a biatchhh.
Better insure your arms before you fight that girl.
Dude i hate ronda rousey so much. Miesha tate obviously looking more skilled, rousey just got lucky. Rousey has the most annoying voice and is incredibly ugly and talks her self up as if she has looks. God damn men are used to seeing redneck women with barely any teeth fighting.. also half the guys saying shes hot are just desperate keyboard warriors. Shes actually rank as F*** and looks shemale big time. Cant wait for Meisha to come back with a vengance and punch her in the throat.. she didnt want nothin with that standup.
vicious arm bar!
and a really Great fight!!!!
I just had to Fap to this, twice! Gina Carano should step up, she's still undefeated in my book since Cyroid cheated.
She learned well with ol'Gene LeBell. You know what I'm talking about…
that was strangely arousing
amazing ground game! but her stand up sucks.
ho if that macho ciborg touch a hair of that beatiful arm breaker angel im gunna… gunna….. not get excited!
great fight still need to improve her striking.. but if she can continue breaking arms is all what she need.
right??? Seriously ref, do you need to see the arm bend the wrong way before you stop it?? I know a fighter should know when to tap but damn. I also know refs just cant stop a fight in mid-submission. I'm just sayin. Guess Tate will know better after a year of rehab.
Lmao when she flipped over and he said "wow"
How the hell does the ref not pay attention to her arm?
What a fight. Props to both women for the show to skill. Hope there's a rematch somewhere in the future because that was intense.
I like this ref
cause he knew the story behind the girls' pride in not tapping to the armbar
so he purposefully let Tate let it get broken.
it is in no way the ref's fault
Tate wanted it to get broke rather than tap
besides MMA is entertainment
and that snap was good closure to the whole feud
Great fight!!!! i'll give them both some credit Time for some UFC women fights Dana at least to look at…
Dayummmm it is hard to watch the fight with that ass flyin atound….
Rhonda is a badd ass for sure though!!
awesome ref. love to see those bones break! also ronda's hotter
Ranallo just needs to quit. He sucks. Called a north-south with standing fighters? What an idiot, and his fake ass voice is just annoying.
jeez i don't understand why everyone is hating on the ref. first off if he would have stopped the fight before the dislocatin, i bet you all would be complaining about a premature stoppage. secondly meisha had the opportunity to tap but she didn't and paid the price for it. The point is this sport is dangerous and you can't blame the ref for everything that goes wrong. bones/muscles can snap in a split second. tate should've tapped.
This is how these women's fights are supposed to be, competitive and entertaining. Not that stupid one sided crap when Cyborg fights. Leave her HGH, juicin, testorterone inducing trash in Brazil.
And for the ones who said they shouldn't be headlining the event: What do you think now? Best fight of the night, followed closely by Kaufman and Davis, and one of the best fights of the year so far.
Anyone who talks s*** about Women's MMA is talking out of pure prejudice.
I hope Invicta, Bellator, and Zuffa start investing in building it like they did with the smaller male divisions. A TUF or other similar show or tourney would probably help get some new faces on the scene.
Rousey is on something, shes got man strength! he powers herself out of and into everything. ITs a man bayyybbbeee!
What did she think it would happen??A leprechaun would come by magic and shogun stomp Rousey while she's armbaring you??Tap…I know womens are tough but it looks like they want to prove they are tough by letting a judo champ breaking your arm.In my book you don't get respect for letting somebody break your arm.It's just idiotic and stupid to let somebody break your arm to prove you are tough.
Yeah.some peopkle call Goldie and Rogan fake and annoying how about that guy?The fakest most annoying voice in MMA.And when he's talking you see it's 100% a fake role.
hey idiots… people are hating on the ref because once the arm is broken, then he's supposed to stop it… the arm was broken and he let it keep going… deserves a serious fine to say the least
there are plenty holes in rondas ground.. just not alot of elite grapplers in female mma right now, penny thomas would beat ronda in a straight grapplin match, hopefully soon we will see her in the cage!! meisha had her back and did 0 with it! more worried about ronda removing hooks she gave up seatbelt…rondas neck was ripe for the pickin..
Cyborg would kill Rounda, there was a good grapling,but it wasn't a great fight
2 best fights of the night were women by a mile.
Rousey is a punk. After the fight you let all bad blood go and always show respect. She just broke Tate's arm and didn't care. That not how a true martial artist should handle the situation.
Ronda talked a lot before the fight and she totally backed it up, she did exactly what she said she was going to do in this fight. I think Ronda could even beat cyborg if he gets off the juice…also she has to have the best legs in mma
if anyone workin in the ohio athletic commision sees this would you PLEASE FIRE THAT f***** REF they are supposed to be there to protect the fighters not let a submission go so long that a competitor may have life long damage. get someone who CAN own the competitive space and before anyone can say something dumb of coarse Miesha wasnt gonna tap she was way to invested in that one to let her pride take a hit like that as long as she could breathe she was gonna try to win. big respect to her for having that much heart. sucks to see a good fighter get injured like that. again bringing up the refs purpose to be in there to inforce fighter safety and make sure the rules are being followed. he has no bussiness being inthere if he is gonna freeze up NOW FIRE HIS ASS
@p*********** i doubt it would've made that much of a difference if her arm was only a litte bit snapped. either way man its not good. sure the ref could've stopped it when it first broke…then what? good job ref her arm is only bent at a 45 degree angle now instead of 90 degrees. stepping into that cage you know what you are getting yourself into. tate was well aware of these risks and refused to give up. the referee did fine at least there was no controversy over the win
in all fairness, when a ref stopped one of ronda's fights before her opponent tapped, people bitched about it. now the reverse has happened, the ref waited for the tap and people still bitched. so people (men especially), stopped whining like bitches. the ref did his job well, miesha should have tapped. miesha is too tough for her own good. great fight by both women.
"rousey just got lucky"
Seriously? Maybe after the first couple times when she took an arm and bent it in the wrong direction it could be called lucky.
Five times in a row now? That's not luck — that's a pattern.
Welcome Judo back to MMA. Watch out Gina Carano.
When the arm popped it should've been stopped. Ref is suppose to protect fighters. I've seen Herb Dean stop a few fights after the dislocation (off the top of my head, Mir vs. Silvia).
You can't blame the fighters. Tate wanted to save some face. Rousey needed to keep going until the fight is stopped.
When the arm clearly pops, then the fighter puts in under their arm and starts to really bend that s***… it is the refs fault. I hope some of you are not serious.
id rather see 50 fights stopped a couple seconds early than 1 or 2 stopped a couple seconds late
cyborg would cream her. she was getting lit up on the feet, if that were the borg, game over
meh! the shemale will destroy her this year anyways..with or without the roids..hail the shemale cyborg!
This title fight showed how little talent women mma has.
A 1 dimensional judo girl as a world champion.. sad.
That was an exciting fight, too bad womens MMA didn't have more fighters like those 2.
I just like watching the first 7 seconds where Miesha throws like 10 punches before Ronda can even pull her first jab back. She totally froze after getting hit in the face then resorted to muscle memory and used her Judo
Great Fight. I screamed like a sissy at the sight of Tate's arm. My word!
@p*********** i'm pretty sure there is a difference between a basic broken arm and a broken arm along with torn ligiments, and other various thing that can potentially happen that will require surgery… not just a month or 2 in a cast…
@james*** lol
You must be as dumber then the ref.Of course it's gonnna change something.tate will be lucky if it doesn't take a year for that thing to heal 100%.There's a huge difference between a hyperextended arm(muscle,nerves,and maybe tendon dmagae) to a 90° kinked arm(blown elbow,every never,muscle must be torn oe severly damaged).But explaining this to you is like talking to a rock.
every nerve*
If you ever rolled once in your life you would know how an armbar feels.You can feel the pain way before the arm breaks.And it takes alot more time then a split second.The ref should've stopped it before.
Wow, awesome fight from the chicks! Love Ronda. And gawd damn how tough is Miesha?
wow, talented female fighters! great technique, entertaining…
looking forward to seeing this develop.
That arm bar was Sick. She could Probly do that to Guys as well. She wanted it and she got it
Just goes to show how much women's mma sucks! Not even worth watching.
GD Rowdy Ronda Rousey looks good winning. Those little girl fighter shorts … ummmm, Godda$mn!
call me Ronda!!
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holy shyt!!!! she got that arm bar in tight… throw away your pride and just tap..when you know that you can't get out of it
@ Thatdude well i can damn near gurl her body wait so i'm pretty sure she couldn't pull that off on me.
phinnesz…rousey would tap you out within 30 seconds…stop smokin crack buddy!!!


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ChordKey uses the Microwriter alphabet, invented by Cy Endfield and used with the permission of Chris Rainey. For best results, we recommend using the CyKey hardware keyboard with a PC:
This application is designed to be used on Android tablets (phone screens are typically too small), and requires touch screen hardware that supports at least 5 simultaneous touches.
See here for a brief tutorial:
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Added Cykey-style command keys (home/end/up/down).
Enabled one-touch operation (drag).
Added option for vibration and sound feedback.
Added option to display characters above keys.
Added option to change size of text window.
Improved help.
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As an ex-Microwriter owner, I beg you... Please make it work as a switchable primary keyboard, with dictionary, or add a button to send text to clipboard (so it can be easily pasted into a document).
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I'm pleased somebody finally updated the Micro writer for the Android tablet.
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Another shy '09, slow to reveal its usual malt and brown sugar aromas, but it comes on solid and generous; an entirely satisfying keep-you-company wine you don't have to pay all that geek attention to.
"Rich and juicy, sporting flavors of grapefruit, peach and a touch of spice, all buoyed by the vibrant structure. This shows some power for a kabinett and persists on the finish. Drink now through 2022."
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The quality of the Wines starts in the vineyard - this is our conviction. This conviction is based on the long experience of our family in the vine refinement business. The selection of the grape varietals, according to the conditions of nature, is essential for the development of the grapes.
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Other regions of Germany that are producing and exporting wine to the US are the Pfaltz and Nahe. The Pfaltz region, south of the Rheingau, is making both Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These white wines are generally of excellent value. The fruit character is a bit more zingy and the acidity less sharp than the Mosel & Rheingau wines. So while often not as complex, still very...Read More About Other German
The Riesling grape is happiest in a cooler climate, one that fosters its slow
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Perfect for helping to fix, repair and enhance items in and around your home, take advantage of the Sugru Self Setting Rubber 3 Piece Mini Pack and help keep your stuff in top condition.
Remarkable rubber
Providing you with a choice of 3 colours - red, black and white - this mini packs contains 3 x 5 gram packets of Sugru and is a convenient and ingenious way of improving and adapting a wide range of items around your household. Upon opening, it initially has the consistency of modelling clay, which will allow you to mould it into almost any shape or position you require.
After 24 hours of curing, the Sugru takes on its final form and you're left with a strong, durable silicone rubber that will be able to handle almost anything you can throw at it.
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Stable and resistant to temperature ranging from -50°C to 180°C, it is also waterproof, electrically insulating, flexible and can adhere to a wide range of surfaces. Aluminium, steel, glass, wood and ceramics – Sugru can work with them all.
Create ergonomic handles for work tools that precisely fit your grip, or repair old cables and shoes. There are endless uses for this clever material and you'll find yourself coming up with custom solutions to problems that would have seemed hopeless before.
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"This is Pop's story, and if we didn't insist on key points, it could easily be a WWD story on Beth Ditto, or misinterpreted — I think a lot of points listed are actually helpful to you as an editor, and enable you to more readily have a great story — so everyone wins!"
Lennard later conceded that, "It is a standard Emap agreement that we send out as an insurance, particularly (as I'm sure you can imagine!) with the tabloids. However we would be quite happy to take it out of our agreement with you based on our close relationship with both yourself and WWD."
"In the past, we've been heavily burned by respected magazines and Sunday newspaper supplements that have run preview pictures and interviews from Pop — and made it look like their own work," Grand said in a telephone interview. "Pop is barely mentioned, quotes have been taken out of context, credits are inaccurate, and the photographers and celebrities that we've worked hard with have gone mad. It's very nice when people want to write about what is coming out in Pop, but it's easy for them to cross the line," she continued. "That is how these contracts come into being." — Samantha Conti
OH, THERE ARE ARTICLES, TOO: In the ever-rushing trend for editorial Web sites to develop additional bells and whistles, nymag.com is adding personal shopper to its list. On Tuesday, the site is launching Shop-a-Matic, which will debut with nearly 1,000 home items, from beds to lamps to dining room tables. And in September, the site will expand to include accessories and fashion. But while Vogue and other titles enable visitors to click through and actually buy the items they view, that won't be the case on nymag.com — at least not yet. So why bother? Well, Shop-a-Matic will enable readers to view items that normally wouldn't be seen unless they went to the actual store. Even retailers such as ABC Carpet & Home surprisingly don't offer click-to-buy opportunities, said editorial director Ben Williams. Shop-a-Matic will offer details on where each item can be found, including an address and phone number — but, of course, a consumer will still have to trek to the store to buy anything.


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Sharon Roy dies
Former Whatcom County Councilmember and Blaine-area native Sharon Roy died Tuesday from cancer. She served on the council from 2002 to 2005. Roy graduated from Blaine high school and left the area to pursue her career in education. She returned to Birch Bay after retirement and worked on many civic and environmental issues before her election to the council.
Diver dies at Cherry Point
A diver working at BP Cherry Point Refinery died Tuesday. The diver, whose name was not released, worked for Spokane-based Associated Underwater Services Inc. It appears he was working on some pilings underwater when communication was lost. Another diver located the unconscious diver and brought him up to the surface. Paramedics were unable to revive him. The cause of death is under investigation.
Learn to spot wood ducks
The Tennant Lake Young Naturalists program has scheduled an event this month for youth ages 5 through 11 years of age to learn about wood ducks.
The class is scheduled for
August 9 at the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center in Ferndale
and includes footage of a live young wood duck inside
a special nest box set at Tennant Lake. Youth will also
be provided with spotting scopes and binoculars to spot
ducks foraging on the lake. Cost is $7. For a complete
list of summer events, visit their web site at www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/
tennantlake or call 384-3064.
Golf tournament to benefit Hospice Foundation
The Pro-Am Golf Classic golf tournament at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club will benefit St. Joseph Hospital Foundation and the Whatcom County Hospice Foundation.
event is scheduled for August 22 and 23 and will pair 36
professional golfers with 144 community members for a $13,500.
For more information, call 360/788-6851 or 360/788-6866.
Voters' pamphlets in the mail
Whatcom County Auditor Shirley Forslof has announced that voters' pamphlets for the 2007 primary election have been mailed and are also available for viewing at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. Forslof said she would like to remind individuals that internet access is available at public libraries.
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5 credit score serial killers
You can avoid a horror-movie ending for your credit rating by avoiding these menacing credit-score-damaging monsters.
This post comes from Geoff Williams at partner site CardRatings.com.
When we're kids, those shirts in the bedroom closet can look like lurking monsters. Without a night-light, the dark can seem ominous and chilling. When we're a little older, our fears turn to horror movies, roller coasters and pop quizzes. But for grownups, nothing is quite as dark and creepy as a steadily dropping credit score, that mysterious number that determines how favorably you're viewed by all types of lenders from credit card companies to mortgage issuers.
Credit scores may be enigmatic, but a few precautions will help keep the monsters at bay. It's not quite as simple as going out to the store and buying wooden stakes and garlic, but as long as you're on solid financial footing to begin with, a few simple practices will help keep your credit score safe. Stay away -- far away -- from these five surefire credit-score killers.
1. Paying late
Even one day late isn't smart, because of the late fees that can be triggered, but what will really hurt your credit score is "when you're 30 days late or more," says Tracy East, director of outreach and social media for CESI Debt Solutions, a nonprofit credit counseling service. "It's impossible to say how much your credit score will drop because the credit issuers use an algorithm that has many parts," says East, but she can give consumers a ballpark idea.
Not long ago, she had an incident with a credit card company in which two payments weren't recorded properly, making it look like she had two late payments. She was able to get everything resolved, but in the period between when she discovered the problem and when she was able to get things fixed, she saw her credit score drop 75 points. All from two late payments.
2. Applying for too many credit cards
Crazy as it might sound at first glance -- hey, I'm just applying to get a credit card and sending in a few applications, what's the big deal? -- lenders always think of the worst-case scenario when they see that you've applied for a handful of credit cards.
You, as a consumer, may have very innocent motives for applying for, say, three credit cards in one evening (i.e., you'd like one card to rack up rewards points, another for emergencies and perhaps another for your business), but a lender assumes that you're utterly broke and trying to raise cash in a hurry without worrying about how you're going to pay it all back. Post continues below.
On the other hand, if you apply for several car loans or mortgages all at once, lenders typically get that you're looking for the best deal and you aren't trying to buy four cars or nine houses, and they typically won't ding your credit score.
3. Not using credit cards at all
It is perfectly possible to not have credit cards and still have a high credit score. If you've been around the block a few times, and you have a long history of making timely payments on utilities, car loans and mortgages, your credit score will likely be just fine. But using credit cards wisely is a useful way to show a lender that you're responsible with your money, and it can be a relatively quick way to develop a credit history.
"You have to establish a payment history to have a good history," says Sara Robicheaux, an associate professor of finance at Birmingham-Southern College. "I always tell my college students that the first thing they need to do when they get their first job is apply for a credit card and get bills put in their name. This is to help them start to establish a credit history. The length of the credit history makes up about 15% of the credit score."
4. Maxing out all your credit cards
Even if you're paying everything on time and haven't been late in 20 years, your credit score will suffer if your revolving debt (which isn't a great idea to carry, anyway) is too high in relation to your income. That's because if you're always maxed out, lenders assume you don't have a ton of cash at your disposal -- if you did, you likely wouldn't have maxed-out cards -- and that one significant setback, like some hefty hospital bills or your losing your job, could keep you from paying off your debts.
"You should never utilize more than 50% of your credit limit," advises CESI's East. "Once you go over that threshold, and especially when you reach 75% to 90% of your credit limit, it starts having a negative impact on your credit scores."
5. Going bankrupt
If anything will drive a stake in the heart of your credit score, well, this is it. That said, it really depends where your credit score is to begin with. If you have a formidable credit score in the 700s, but something recent has happened that has financially devastated you, and you declare bankruptcy, then, your credit score could easily plummet 200 points. (On the other hand, if you're declaring bankruptcy after years of late and missed payments, and years of maxed-out credit cards, your credit score may not have much farther to fall.)
But if, despite your best efforts, one of these serial killers manages to strike a blow to your credit, there can be a happy ending to any of these tales of horror. Credit scores don't always adhere to the laws of gravity. What comes down can go up. But be always on your guard, for like Dracula, the Mummy, the Werewolf, Freddy Krueger and every other scary Hollywood movie character out there, credit score serial killers can always come back to life.
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Trantz, you don't understand how the financial system works. Most small businesses rely on short term loans (think 30 days) from banks to float payroll. If banks go out of business or can't afford to make those loans, small companies don't make payroll. If small companies, which are responsible for the greatest share of jobs, can't make payroll, their employees can't spend money.
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Braden River 0 14 21 0 — 35
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Second Quarter
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BR — Sharrod Neasman 38 pass from Stephen Fischer (Kerns kick), 2:19
R — Jeremy Jones 60 pass from Travis Tristchler (Dan Grochowski kick failed), 0:04
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The world must be looking good from Phillip Phillip's side of the moon.
If you haven't heard of him yet, you are bound to soon enough. Having done well with his winner's single Home, the young singer-songwriter from Georgia who got his break by snagging the top spot on American Idol victory this past May, is seeing some great feedback following the release of his first studio album The World From The Side Of The Moon last Tuesday. We just can't seem to get enough of folk music this year.
While American Idol may no longer be at it's peak in terms of viewership, participation in the televised singing competition provided Phillips with a great platform from which to launch his career and since releasing the album, he has been rapidly adding to an already solid social fan base. Last week he attracted more than 8000 new fans on each of the major social networks, which translates to 137 percent increase in new Twitter followers from the week before, and similarly a 142 percent increase in Facebook page likes.
When it comes to online consumption of his music, Phillips has seen an even heftier bump with Rdio plays up 245 percent since release, compared to the week before and with more than 650,000 video views on YouTube, his total surpasses 7 million. People are definitely interested in knowing more about him, the graph below shows a large spike in his Wikipedia page views that correlates to the date of drop.
Phillips, whose fan base is heavily skewed toward females and still very much concentrated in the United States, has a voice that is eerily reminiscent of Dave Matthews, and a folky sound, if somewhat oriented toward pop. As for his choice in music, the timing is spot on, it seems it is definitely the year for his genre.
Other similar acts such as Colorado-based folkband The Lumineers, have seen their following grow steadily over the summer, adding more than 75 percent of their total Facebook page likes and seeing more than 1 million plays on Rdio. Not to mention one of Phillips's self-proclaimed inspirations, Mumford and Sons, who did fantastically well with their sophomore release Babel. Record-breaking sales numbers aside, they are on the rise and at 3.4 million, they have close to doubled their fan base on Facebook since this time last year.
The World From The Side Of The Moon, which includes both a studio version as well as a live recording of Home, a cover of Chris Isaak's Wicked Game, and a bunch of guitar-heavy potential hits with the occasional blast of brass, is already making its way to the top of the charts, both in iTunes and on Amazon.
It looks as though it is onwards and upwards from here on out for Phillips.
Photo Credit: Screen Grab from the Official Video for Home, YouTube.
This post originally appeared on the MTV O Music Awards blog. Liv Buli is the resident data journalist for music analytics company Next Big Sound. Buli is a graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and her work has appeared in Newsweek Daily Beast, The New York Times Local East Village, Westchester Magazine and more.


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Calling all Gleeks! Heather Morris (known to Glee fanatics as Brittany) gave FITNESS the behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite show.
Heather's inspiration for playing Brittany: "She's like a little kid who says, 'I don't get it.' It's funnier to me to play Brittany as not super-stupid, but really innocent."
Why Heather thinks Glee is such a hit: "People love the music and the characters — everyone can relate to someone on the show, because everyone's felt like an outsider at some point in their lives."
Biggest OMG moment on set: "The Britney/Brittany episode. It was surreal. I was like, 'Wow, I'm just hanging out with Britney Spears as Brittany the character. We're doing a scene. I'm singing her songs.' I was such a fan of hers! I was in a seventh grade talent show and I did her whole MTV Video Music Awards performance [from 2000] when she was in the sparkly skin-tone outfit. After the Britney/Brittany episode, she sent me flowers with a note that said, 'Good Job, Love Britney.' I'll never forget that!"
Biggest oops: "While doing the 'Singing in the Rain' number, we were in a tub of water and after about the eighteenth take it was just disgusting. Water mixed with sweat and makeup, and it was gross. I was doing a dance move, and when I kicked, a whole puddle went all over Matt Morrison. I felt so bad!"
Heather's favorite on-screen number: "MC Hammer's 'Can't Touch This' in the school library. There were a lot of sweet moves in that one."
Her biggest dance competition on the show: Harry Shum Jr (aka Mike Chang). "He's amazing!"
Her dream dance-off: Justin Timberlake. "Not because I think I'm a better dancer than him, just because I'd like to be in the same room dancing with him. I always wanted to go on tour with him."
Guest star worth begging for: Kristen Wiig. "I keep telling [show creator] Ryan Murphy that I'd die to work with her. Hopefully he'll see this and finally make it happen!"
Heather's Top 10 Favorite Brittany-isms
1. "Did you know that dolphins are just gay sharks?"
2. "When I pulled my hamstrings, I went to a misogynist."
3. I'm pretty sure my cat's been reading my diary."
4. "Sometimes I forget my middle name."
5. "This room looks like that one spaceship where I was probed."
6. "I don't brush my teeth, I rinse my mouth out with soda after I eat. I was pretty sure Dr. Pepper was a dentist."
7. "Kissing my armpit is a really big turn-on for me."
8. "I find recipes confusing."
9. "People thought I went on a vacation, but actually I spent the summer lost in the sewers."
10. "I know that the cricket that reads to me at night is totally stealing my jewelry."
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For more on Heather Morris, including her workout secrets and kick-butt confidence, pick up the October issue of FITNESS on newsstands Sept. 20
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- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: James Shields
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
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You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. And as our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you'll experience firsthand why the American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon us their "Achievement of Excellence Award." Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business luncheon or dinner, we can help you flawlessly pull off any private dining event. Our event planning staff has extensive experience and the ideal materials to work with—a capital setting, distinctive food and unmatched service. Located in the International Plaza.Continued
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122 reviews since May 27, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (96)notable wine list (66)romantic (65)fit for foodies (41)good for groups (36)great for lunch (27)neighborhood gem (19)vibrant bar scene (18)hot spot (11)great for outdoor dining (7)great for brunch (6)late-night find (6)kid-friendly (3)scenic view (2)Show More
- ExcellentMeeshDined on 9/19/2014Lobster mac-n-cheese and Delmonico were delicious!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExceptionalDavidKVIPDined on 9/17/2014I travel a lot, and when a fine dining opportunity comes up, the Capital Grill always fills the bill, whether it's Tampa, Phoenix, Dallas or LA. I am based in Atlanta, Georgia and when home, if a special occcasion arises, I always select Capital Grille - it is always the tops!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food and winechavezDined on 9/13/2014We had a great time with friends and tasty wine. Service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BGHJRHVIPDined on 9/13/2014Excellent food, prepare perfectly. Steak was and is the best in Tampa BaySpecial Features:
- Wow what a burger!TrainkcVIPDined on 9/12/2014Decided to hit the Capital Grill for lunch, heard the burgers were great and yes they were!Special Features:
- Outstanding Birthday DinnerluveatingoutDined on 9/6/2014We celebrated my birthday with dinner at Capital Grille. We had booked through Open Table and requested a booth as well as alerting them to the birthday celebration. Everything was great! Our table was decorated with birthday confetti and card upon seating, and we had a booth. We received a complimentary birthday dessert with candle! Our waiter was absolutely the best! His timing was great, he was friendly and we had great conversation with him. When you go, ask for Jerome.Special Features:
- Great food, huge portionsTomtim90Dined on 9/5/2014The food was amazing. My wife had the lamb and I had the delmonico. For the price, you simply can not beat such large portions. My steak was cooked perfectly as was my wife's lamb.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lack lusterOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/27/2014Out if quail eggs for the Beef tartar, and didn't tell us in advance. Instead gave a half char broiled chicken egg. My Parmesan crusted filet came butterfield and pre-slicedSpecial Features:
- Wonderful Servicegunner94Dined on 8/25/2014We really enjoyed our server - Yee-Tar Zee - who made a special dinner really fabulous.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Steak, Fine ServiceTVDadDined on 8/23/2014Tampa is known for great steak houses. Even though Capital Grille is a chain, I would include this place among the finest in town. Located at the International Mall, valet parking is complimentary with your meal. Everything on the menu is a la carte and expensive. However, you get what you pay for. The portions are large, well presented and delicious. The service is top notch, even when they are busy. Let them know ahead of time if you are celebrating a special occasion. They will go out of their way to make it memorable for you.Special Features:
- FABULOUSLoriDined on 8/16/2014Dinning at Capital Grille is always wonderful and delicious . We always have a delightful evening.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chef must've been off their gamediningintampaDined on 8/16/2014Delmonico steak was great as always. Husband picked out 5 bones in his Sea Bass.Special Features:
- Bone in filet scrumptious!FirsttimerDined on 8/15/2014Chef special of bone in filet from porterhouse steak was fantastic. Paired with the Kendall Jackson wines it was a meal to remember. Can't forget the truffle fries!Special Features:
- What a PorterhouseChefVIPDined on 8/14/2014Onething that was a negative and I dont know if it is a mistake by Opentable or CG but they did not know I was allergic to Blue Cheese. CG said it came over from OT like I like blue cheese, BIG MISTAKE!!! The food was fantastic, once he got the martini right, it was delicious and they were very generous on taking the cost off. I also had to send back my steak as it was raw not a warm red. I/ we would definitely return. We have one in Boca Raton and we would never go back thereas they dont compare. We loved it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and serviceLovefoodDined on 8/14/2014We had a delicious dinner here, but there was a lot Of noise from the two tables beside us, we can't even hear ouselves. But the service and food were fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Food. OK ServiceKinsaleSurferDined on 8/9/2014Food is perfect. Generous Pour was not generous. Tiny wine glasses and small pours. If I had bought a bottle of wine or brought my own you can be sure that the server would be topping up my glass every minute. However when Capital Grille have a $25/head Generous Pour wine event the glasses are special small ones that are way smaller than the nice big glasses you get when buying a bottle. The pours are really tiny - like a 1.5 to 2oz "tasting" pour. Two sips and your glass is empty. Then you have to wait for waitress and ask again and I felt she had an attitude like "oh no they want more". This is the second year I am disappointed with Generous Pour wine event. I will not participate again.Special Features:
- Just amazingUGA56Dined on 8/9/2014This was mine and my wife's second visit to The Capital Grille, and it was just as awesome as the first time. We highly recommend it. The "Sliced Filet" was absolutely perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great early bird experienceGudFudLuverDined on 8/7/2014We sat at the bar and chatted with the very knowledgeable bartender about the 7 wines on the Generous Pour list (essentially an "all you can drink" option with dinner that includes those 7 wines and a Chardonnay dessert wine). It was our 15th wedding anniversary and the table had been decorated with small heart-shaped graffiti and two long stem roses (!) and we were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. Our waiter, Michael, was a class act all the way through the meal (2+ hours long!). We ordered the grouper special and the bone-in filet mignon; both were excellent. The Oscar potatoes are a "must have" and my wife fawned over the creamed corn. The half-order sizes of the side dishes was perfect for us. Overall a great meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JMC90VIPDined on 8/3/2014Enjoyed a family dinner here. The service was flawless and the food is amazing. Must try the lobster mac and cheese. The prices are high but the food and service make it worth the money.Special Features:
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/3/2014Heard great things about this restaurant so maybe this was just an off day. Our server was very friendly but it took entirely too long to get our food. Restaurant was empty when we first arrived & it still took 1 1/2 hours to get out of there. The lobster & crab cakes app was really good. We ordered a filet (medium) & a sirloin (med-rare) but the temps were switched which ruined both steaks for us. We declined their offer to redo the steaks because it just took too long to get the first ones. Thankfully they took both steaks off the bill. The mac & cheese and mashed potatoes sides were delicious. Dessert choices were lacking so we settled on ice cream which again took way too long to get to us. Probably won't be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always good....VeryPleasedDined on 8/2/2014We love eating at Capital Grille and have never been disappointed. This time was no different except that I didn't really care for the Black Grouper. It was under seasoned and the edemame salad left something to be desired. Overall, still a highly rated restaurant that we enjoy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service perfectionOpenTable Diner Since 2013VIPDined on 7/29/2014The timing & attentiveness of our service during a business lunch was "spot on"! BravoSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Time!MeeeVIPDined on 7/23/2014My wife and I went once again. Our previous experience had a few bumps and the Managing Director asked us to return. The service, food and attentiveness made for a great experience - the kind of experience we always look forward to when making a reservation at any Capital Grille. They also surprised us with some additional goodies, making our evening all that much better. We will definitely 'talk it up' about our experience, recommend it to friends, and certainly return.Special Features:
- Awsome First VisitUGA56Dined on 7/23/2014My wife and I both had the sliced Filet Mignon and absolutely loved it. We also really enjoyed the Generous Pour wine special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another wonderful anniversary.winrobaaaDined on 7/19/2014Thank you for another wonderful anniversary dinner. We love enjoying the Generous Pour every July and love the fact that it coincides with our annversary. Our server, Dana H., was wonderful. She helped us with our dining choices and they were perfect.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 7/19/2014Always a wonderful meal! Our server Terry is always so professional & attentive! Makes our evening a pleasure! Only issue was the AC vent that was so powerful & cold that we had to change seats & made for a little issue for the person it was hitting! Noticed the table next to us had to play musical chairs too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Romantic fun and delishiousHarryVIPDined on 7/19/2014We always enjoy a lunch or Dinner at the Capital.. We would also say that Shaun the bartender is our go to service person here. He is the bartender so if he is working the bar we eat at the bar.. He is worth it for sure!! He has a great attiontion to detial always pleasent and looking for some little way to make our experiance better.. The food is good so if your reading this try it out you wont be dissapointed. We eat here a lot and Shaun is worht checking out as well!Special Features:
- Always Excellent!TrainkcVIPDined on 7/18/2014Clearly the Capital Grill is one of the best in the country and a personal favorite for our family.Special Features:
- Coming BackPennyDined on 7/18/2014Great business luncheon place. Server Yee Tar Zee is great.Special Features:
- Normal SteakhouseFoodieCoupleDined on 7/12/2014Capital Grille was a good steakhouse but nothing outstanding our out of the normal. My husband and I enjoy eating at various restaurants and I guess could call ourselves foodies. With that said, we were a little disappointing in Capital Grille. It offered a very small, plain steakhouse menu without a lot of variety. It was all great food, but not anything unusual or spectacular that I would choose it over other steakhouses. If you are looking for a great steak this is a good place to go. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was similar to other high-end steakhouses. It just felt like it was missing something special.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 7/7/2014Consistent, wonderfully prepared food. Service is welcoming and thorough.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another great mealPatCVIPDined on 7/5/2014We had a guest that wished to discuss some business and we had the perfect, quiet table for such a meeting and meal. Danielle was professional and efficient as always, totally unobtrusive as she timed the dishes so that the meal did not interrupt the business discussion. The special surf and turf was incredibly tasty and filling, as was the wonderful dessert which my husband loves so much - the flourless chocolate cappuccino cake - what a delight to see him enjoy this treat! As always, The Capital Grille performed as perfectly as always, and as always, will have us as loyal customers. Thank you for being here and for your talented staff.Special Features:
- Business DinnerAllbusinessDined on 6/29/2014We were all from out of town and decided to meet at Capital Grille for dinner. We were seated immediately at our reserved time. We were given appropriate time by the wait staff to talk before we preserved our entrees. Wine selection was outstanding. The dry run steaks were cooked perfectly. I had the halibut which was thick but flakey. Would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sweet surprise.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/28/2014Made our reservation on Open Table's app for my best friends birthday and in the comment section I mentioned we'd be celebrating her birthday. When we arrived we were escorted to our table. They had the table decorated with confetti, a rose, and a birthday card for Catie. We also were given a complimentary champagne tost and desert for the birthday girl, which we all shared. To top off our experience the wait staff was amazing!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simply a Superb Dining Experience!!Foodie19Dined on 6/28/2014Starting with our server greeting us by name to the amazing dinner, our entire experience was outstanding! We actually shared and appetizer, salad and dinner and still took home leftovers. Highly recommend The Capital Grille to anyone!Special Features:
- Great food and servicegreenbeenVIPDined on 6/26/2014Had lunch with my friend last week. The waiter, Chris, was very attentive and the manager, Ken, came over several times to see if we were doing OK. The food was fantastic and we will frequent this lovely restaurant again and again. I highly recommend it.Special Features:
- lunchbill57kathyVIPDined on 6/25/2014The wait staff was attentive and efficient. They allowed us to talk business and did not interrupt. We had a great lunch and were able to conductr our business that is why I use your restaurants nationwide when I travel.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ServiceRRODDined on 6/21/2014Roses at table for Anniversary was an unexpected wonderful touch. Michael our server was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- QuestionableTariDined on 6/20/2014I have eaten here before and it was excellent, but not so today. The well done meat was burnt - that is more than well done. It was barely edible. The plate was delivered to another table first and then the person who brought it from the kitchen did not understand why I saw that as a problem. I felt that he should have taken it back.
- Always greatDaveLutzDined on 6/15/2014The food and drinks are always great. Service is attentive without being interruptive. Shaun our waiter was great too.Special Features:


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Americans are spending millions of dollars on Valentine's Day gifts for their pets. Here are some of the more ridiculous ones.
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The National Retail Federation reports consumers are spending a little bit more this Valentine's Day than they did last year, while remaining financially cautious due to the ongoing economic uncertainty.
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The glaze is tasty, but without it the chicken is quite bland. I made this at the request of my son, but no one has asked to have it again.
"Man Catching" Fried Chicken with Honey-Pecan Glaze
Photo: Erin Adams; Styling: Buffy Hargett
From the Kitchen of Leah Stacey, Montgomery, AL
"I borrowed the recipe name from a former First Lady of Alabama who claimed her fried chicken had such powers."
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
- 4 1/2 pounds chicken pieces (breast, drumsticks, and thighs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- Place chicken pieces in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Whisk together buttermilk and egg until blended; pour over chicken. Cover and chill 1 to 8 hours, turning chicken after 30 minutes. Pour vegetable oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a cast-iron Dutch oven; heat over medium heat to 340°. Whisk together flour, salt, ground red pepper, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry chicken, in 2 batches, in hot oil 20 to 22 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Place on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan, and keep warm in a 200° oven. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in honey until blended. Stir in pecans; bring mixture to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drizzle over chicken, and serve immediately.
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"Man Catching" Fried Chicken with Honey-Pecan Glaze Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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A UC Davis home basketball game will be nationally televised for the first time, the school announced Friday.
The UCD men (13-14, 8-7 Big West Conference) will play first-place Long Beach State (17-10, 13-2) on ESPN2 on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Pavilion.
The game will feature two of the top four scorers in the Big West. UC Davis sophomore guard Corey Hawkins leads the conference with 20.5 points per game, and Long Beach State senior guard James Ennis is fourth at 17.1.
Bee Sports staff
Jesuit soccer tops nation
Jesuit High School was honored Friday as the nation's top boys soccer team in the fall by MaxPreps and the Army National Guard.
Most boys soccer teams around the country play in the fall, but some, including those in Southern California, compete in the winter.
The Marauders went 27-1-1, tied for the state lead with 23 shutouts and won their 10th Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship.
The players and coaches were recognized during Jesuit's spring sports rally.
The Marauders finished No. 2 nationally in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's fall rankings.
Bill Paterson
Starting pitcher Ty Nichols gave up just four hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings, and the host Sacramento State baseball team (5-4) beat Utah Valley (4-6) 1-0, according to Sac State's athletics website.
Nick Lynch and John Williams each had two hits, but host Oklahoma State (8-1) rallied for a 4-2 nonconference baseball win over UC Davis (5-5), according to UCD's athletics website.
Senior Katie Yamamura broke her school all-around gymnastics record with a winning 39.325, leading host UC Davis to a school-record score in a 195.700-195.475 loss to San Jose State, UCD reported.
Kalliah McCartney earn- ed at least a share of first place on beam, bars and floor and also won the gymnastics all-around during host Sac State's 193.800-193.400 win over Utah State, Sac State reported.
Unseeded Adam Levie and Toki Sherbakov of the Aggies beat USC's Michael Grant and Johnny Grant 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 match tiebreak to reach the round of 16 at the Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship in La Jolla, UCD reported.
Bee Sports staff
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Gangster Baby
He's got baby swag and a platinum bottle, boobies in his face and makes the ladies holla.
(Source: distinguishedbaloney)
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