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Food retail sales trends
The volume of sales for stores that predominantly sell food has been relatively flat over the last eight years, with a gradual downward trend between 2009 and 2012. This is shown in Figure 1. The occasional spikes seen in individual months are due to one-off factors, such as the heat waves in June/July 2006 and July 2013. However, the value of sales has increased rapidly, particularly during 2008 and since 2010. This reflects rising prices, as illustrated by the implied deflator. Increases in the price of staple crops, such as wheat, have been the main driver of inflation in food stores.
Figure 1: Sales at predominantly food stores by volume and value, seasonally adjusted
Non-food retails sales trends
The equivalent data for non-food stores is shown in Figure 2. During the period from 2005 to 2007, sales increased in both volume and value, and prices fell slightly. Sales then fell in both value and volume terms in 2008 and the first part of 2009, with prices generally continuing to fall. The volume of sales then gradually increased through 2009 and 2010. The exception to this was a sharp decrease in January 2010, when heavy snow and an increase in VAT affected sales. Decreasing volumes were also seen in the first half of 2011, but volumes increased thereafter. Prices broadly increased slowly during the period, with some short-term volatility.
Figure 2: Sales at predominantly non-food stores by volume and value, seasonally adjusted
Retail sales by commodity
Supermarket chains are by far the largest retailers in the food sector, but also sell many non-food items. Furthermore, some non-food stores also sell food. To account for this, retail sales data are also calculated by commodity type, accounting for 30 retailers (including non-store retailers) selling a given commodity. Figure 6 compares the year-on-year growth (non-seasonally adjusted) in food, drink and tobacco with the equivalent pattern for household goods.
Sales of food, drink and tobacco by value have consistently increased year-on-year. However, household goods sales fell sharply during 2008, and again in 2011, before returning to growth. Much of this reflects food price inflation; as food is a necessity, rising food prices have not led to a substantial decrease in food sale volumes. Instead, more money has to be spent on food, reducing the disposable income available for discretionary non-food purchases. Household goods sales are particularly vulnerable to low consumer confidence, as they typically represent large purchases, and the decreases in 2008 and 2011 coincide with troughs in consumer confidence.
Figure 3: Year-on-year change in sales by value, food drink & tobacco and household goods
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Depressed teens may improve with change in meds
June 30, 2010
Fortunately, depression in teens is highly treatable. But for some, depression doesn't respond to standard treatment. A new study, however, offers teens with treatment-resistant depression some hope.
The study showed that one-third of teenagers with treatment-resistant depression became symptom-free after changing their medication, or by combining a medicine-change with talk therapy. Many of the teens had been depressed for more than two years.
The study was conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and other academic institutions across the U.S. It also revealed that teens whose symptoms improved after three months were likely to show lasting positive effects.
"This study provides hope for parents and teenagers that persistence in seeking treatment will lead to recovery in some patients, especially if early treatment is aggressive," said Dr. Graham Emslie, division director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Children's Medical Center, professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern and a principal investigator of the study. "Even after six months of treatment, however, about two-third of teenagers were still suffering from at least some symptoms of depression."
Is my teen depressed?
Many teens have bad moods and occasional melancholy. So, as a parent, how do you know if your teenager is depressed? Dr. Emslie, an internationally known expert on depression in children and adolescents, said teenagers may show different signs of depression. The following are the most common symptoms:
- Persistent feelings of sadness.
- Feeling hopeless or helpless.
- Having low self-esteem.
- Feeling inadequate.
- Excessive guilt.
- Feelings of wanting to die.
- Loss of interest in usual activities or activities once enjoyed.
- Difficulty with relationships.
- Sleep disturbances (i.e., too little sleep or too much sleep).
- Changes in appetite or weight.
- Decreased energy.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- A decrease in the ability to make decisions.
- Suicidal thoughts or attempts.
- Frequent physical complaints (i.e., headache, stomach ache, fatigue).
- Running away or threats of running away from home.
- Hypersensitivity to failure or rejection.
- Irritability, hostility, aggression.
What can I do as a parent?
Dr. Emslie has this advice for parents:
- Educate yourself about depression so you can be on the alert for signs of the illness.
- Seek medical advice for your child or adolescent if his or her symptoms persist for two weeks or more.
- Mood disorders will not go away on their own. Treatment is needed.
- Medications are available specifically for children and adolescents.
- Talk therapy may be an alternative to or go along with medications in treatment.
- Family support is very important in treating depression.
- If the first treatment doesn't work, don't give up. Work with you teen's doctor to try another treatment.

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Spartans Ready for Northwestern on Senior Day
Nov. 16, 2012
FIRST-AND-10 (what you need to know about the MSU-Northwestern matchup) -
Thirteen seniors will make their final appearance in Spartan Stadium on Saturday against Northwestern. The 2012 senior class has helped Michigan State to a record of 33-17 (.660) since 2009, including three straight bowl bids (2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl). The 33 wins are tied for second most by any senior class in the 116-year history of Michigan State football (record: 37 wins by 2011 class). The 2012 class also owns a home record of 20-7 (.741).
MSU is 4-1 in Senior Day games under head coach Mark Dantonio.
The Spartans have won 27 of their last 37 games (.730), dating back to the beginning of the 2010 season, including a 16-6 record (.727) in Big Ten regular-season play. MSU's 27 wins since 2010 are the 13th most among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
Based on cumulative opposition, Michigan State's 2012 schedule ranks as the Big Ten's toughest and nation's eighth-most difficult, according to NCAA figures. The Spartans' opponents have a combined record of 64-38 (.627) against other NCAA Bowl Subdivision teams.
A trademark of Mark Dantonio's Michigan State teams has been their ability to produce wins late in the regular season. Under Dantonio, Michigan State has compiled a 13-4 record (.765) in November. His teams have won seven of the last eight games in November (3-0 in 2010; 4-0 in 2011; and 0-1 in 2012). In the four seasons (2003-06) prior to Dantonio's arrival, Michigan State went just 2-11 (.154) in November.
Michigan State has lost four Big Ten games this season by a combined total of 10 points, including one in double overtime (Iowa) and two within the last 10 seconds of regulation (Michigan, Nebraska). MSU's last six games have been decided by four points or fewer, the longest such streak by an FBS team since at least 1996.
Over the last three seasons, Michigan State is 12-5 (.706) in games decided by 10 points or less, including a 3-4 record in 2012. The only losses have come against Wisconsin in the 2011 Big Ten Championship Game (42-39) along with Ohio State (17-16), Iowa (19-16 in 2OT), Michigan (12-10) and Nebraska (28-24) in 2012.
The Spartan defense ranks among the NCAA FBS Top 20 in seven categories: total defense (seventh at 288.0 ypg.), pass efficiency defense (eighth at 102.0), scoring defense (11th at 16.3 ppg.), pass defense (13th at 174.6 ypg.), passes defended (tied for 14th at 5.8 pg.), third-down defense (17th at .313) and rushing defense (20th at 113.4 ypg.). In addition, MSU also leads the Big Ten in two defensive categories (total defense and scoring defense).
Junior running back Le'Veon Bell, one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, leads the Big Ten and ranks ninth in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing, averaging 124.9 yards per game in 2012. Bell also ranks second in the nation in carries (283), ninth in rushing yards (1,249) and 23rd in all-purpose yards (145.8 ypg.). The Columbus, Ohio, native also is listed among the Big Ten leaders in all-purpose yards (third) and rushing touchdowns (tied for fifth with 10).
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Last year, the Help Tackle Hunger Food Drive brought in nearly 3,500 pounds and $800 in cash donations.
Under Mark Dantonio: Michigan State is 33-6 (.846) when leading in time of possession, including an 18-3 record (.857) since 2010. The Spartans currently lead the Big Ten and rank No. 8 in the NCAA FBS in time of possession (32:47 per game).
Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State is 38-9 (.809) when outrushing its opponent, including a 22-2 record (.917) since 2010.
Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State is 16-3 (.842) when rushing for 200-plus yards in a game.
Michigan State has outscored its opponents 113-65 (+48) in the second half this season (includes overtime).
Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has produced a 31-10 record (.756) in home games. The Spartans have won 16 of their last 20 home games. With its 20-3 victory on Sept. 15, Notre Dame snapped MSU's 15-game home winning streak - the fifth-longest in school history. Prior to the 2012 season, the Sporting News named Spartan Stadium No. 3 on its "Five Toughest Places to Play Right Now" list.
Michigan State is 14-9 (.609) in Big Ten road games under Mark Dantonio, including an 8-3 record (.727) since 2010.
Michigan State's 27 wins since 2010 are the 13th most among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
Michigan State has won 19 of its last 24 games played in the state of Michigan since the beginning of the 2010 season (16-4 in Spartan Stadium; 1-1 at Michigan Stadium; 1-0 vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field in Detroit in 2010; 1-0 at Central Michigan in 2012).
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Michigan State wanted 10 wins and even though the Spartans had already clinched the Legends Division by virtue of a tiebreaker over Michigan, they wanted to ensure the best record in their division. All of it was accomplished on a drizzly day at Ryan Field.
Keshawn Martin returned a punt 57 yards for a TD just before half, Kirk Cousins became the school's career TD pass leader with two more and Michigan State's league-best defense came up with six sacks. Cousins threw a 33-yard TD to B.J. Cunningham in the third quarter and hit him again on a juggling 29-yard TD pass with 5:17 left to complete a 93-yard drive. It was the 62nd career touchdown pass for Cousins, breaking the school record held by Jeff Smoker (61).
Northwestern (6-6, 3-5) had its four-game winning streak snapped in the regular-season finale and now hopes for a bowl bid. The Wildcats closed to 24-17 early in the final quarter on Dan Persa's 12-yard TD pass to Demetrius Fields, set up by a clutch fourth-down pass from Persa to Jeremy Ebert. The Wildcats got the ball back at the MSU 47, but a holding penalty and Jerel Worthy's sack of Persa forced a punt and then MSU went on its long, game-clinching drive.
Cousins completed 14 of 20 for 214 yards and Cunningham had six catches for 120 yards. Persa completed 23 of 32 for 245 yards and two TDs.
Michigan State scored two touchdowns in the final 1:40 of the second quarter, including Martin's punt return, and took a 17-3 lead at the intermission. Instead of being ahead, all of a sudden Northwestern was behind by two touchdowns. With the score tied at 3-3, Northwestern was driving when Treyvon Green fumbled after a hit by Max Bullough and Michigan State's Denzel Drone recovered at the Spartan 3 with just more than five minutes left in the half. Northwestern called a timeout - presumably to have the play reviewed - but Michigan State retained possession. MSU then took off on a 97-yard drive - Cousins hit Brian Linthicum for 15 yards and heaved a 46-yarder to Martin that carried to the NU 7. Le'Veon Bell then carried the final 7 yards for a TD, completing an eight-play march that put the Spartans up 10-3. The Spartans defense then forced a Northwestern punt and Martin fielded Brandon Williams' boot, broke to his right, signaled to blockers and sailed in for a 17-3 lead. The two TDs came just 66 seconds apart.
Michigan State quarterbacks coach Dave Warner, MSU director of football operations Tim Allen and Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz worked together for two years under Glen Mason at Kansas (1995-96).
Michigan State football video coordinator Matt Harper spent six seasons in a similar position at Northwestern (2002-05 and 2007-08).
Northwestern associate athletics director/director of athletic training services Tory Lindley earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State in 1991. Lindley later spent four years as an assistant trainer at Michigan State (1996-2000).
The 2012 senior class has helped Michigan State to a record of 33-17 (.660) since 2009, including three-straight bowl bids (2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback). The 33 wins are tied for second most by any senior class in the 116-year history of Michigan State football (record: 37 wins by 2011 class). The 2012 class also owns a home record of 20-7 (.741).
The Spartan defense ranks among the NCAA FBS Top 20 in seven categories: total defense (seventh at 288.0 ypg.), pass efficiency defense (eighth at 102.0), scoring defense (11th at 16.3 ppg.), pass defense (13th at 174.6 ypg.), passes defended (tied for 14th at 5.8 pg.), third-down defense (17th at .313) and rushing defense (20th at 113.4 ypg.). In addition, MSU also leads the Big Ten in two defensive categories (total defense and scoring defense).
Through 10 games, the Spartans have surrendered 14 offensive touchdowns (five rushing, nine passing) - tied for the sixth-fewest allowed in the NCAA FBS (with Utah State). Only Notre Dame (8), BYU (12), Alabama (13), Florida (13) and Rutgers (13) have permitted fewer TDs. MSU has only allowed four offensive touchdowns in the second half in 2012 (Ohio State, Iowa and two by Nebraska).
Michigan State has allowed its opponents just 24 trips into the red zone - tied for the seventh fewest in the NCAA FBS. Of those 24 trips into the red zone, opponents have scored just eight touchdowns - the second-fewest TDs allowed (Notre Dame ranks first with seven).
Through 10 games in 2012, Michigan State has held its opponents scoreless in 20 of 40 quarters (50 percent). In addition, the Spartans have forced their opponents to go three-and-out on 47 of 125 possessions (38 percent; 4.7 per game).
Michigan State's defense has allowed just 58 points in the second half/overtime this season (four touchdowns, 10 field goals). The Spartans have shut out three opponents in the second half (Boise State, Eastern Michigan, Indiana).
Since the beginning of last season, Michigan State has held 12 opponents under 100 rushing yards (seven in 2011; five in 2012) and seven under 10 points. In addition, MSU has held seven opponents under 50 yards rushing (three times in 2011; four in 2012) since 2011.
Michigan State has forced at least one turnover in 60 of 76 games over the last six seasons (79 percent of the games played since 2007).
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A Midseason First-Team All-America selection by Phil Steele, Bell has produced the top single-game total in the NCAA FBS this season for carries (44 vs. Boise State) and eighth-most rushing yards (253 vs. Eastern Michigan).
In addition, he has produced 58 first downs and 21 runs of 10 or more yards, including nine gains of 20 or more yards.
Bell recorded his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the 2012 season and ninth of his career, with 36 carries for 188 yards in Michigan State's 28-24 loss to No. 21 Nebraska. For the third time this season, Bell scored two rushing touchdowns, scoring on runs of 11 yards and 1 yard. He also ripped off runs of 23, 40 and 26 yards against the Cornhuskers.
With 77 yards on 21 carries in MSU's 16-13 overtime victory at Wisconsin, Bell eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing milestone for the first time in his career. He became the 13th running back (21 times combined) in Spartan history to record a 1,000-yard rushing season. His first career TD reception came on a 5-yard shovel pass from Andrew Maxwell with 1:08 left in the fourth quarter and sent the game into overtime tied at 10.
Bell carried 29 times for 140 yards and a TD against Iowa. It marked his second-straight 100-yard rushing game against the Hawkeyes (20 rushes for 112 yards in 2011).
Bell led all players with 121 rushing yards on 37 carries in MSU's 31-27 win at Indiana. The 37 carries were the second most in his career (44 vs. Boise State).
The 6-foot-2, 237-pound Bell set career highs for receptions (8) and receiving yards (58) against Ohio State and totaled 103 all-purpose yards (58 receiving, 45 rushing) against the Buckeyes.
Bell earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second time this season after rushing for a career-best 253 yards (36 carries) and a TD in Michigan State's 23-7 victory over Eastern Michigan. His 253 yards mark the sixth-highest single-game rushing total in MSU history. With his 15-yard run early in the second, Bell became just the 16th player in Spartan history to reach the 2,000-yard career milestone. He finished with 263 all-purpose yards (253 rushing, -8 receiving, 18 punt return) - the 11th-best single-season total in MSU history.
Bell rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries (3.9 avg.) and scored two touchdowns in the win over Central Michigan.
Bell collected several weekly honors after his career night helped lead Michigan State past No. 24 Boise State, 17-13, in the season-opening win. He was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the conference office and also the Big Ten Player of the Week by ESPN.com. In addition, he was named the Heisman Player of the Week by CBSSports.com. Bell rushed for 210 yards and set career highs for rushing attempts (44) and all-purpose yards (265) against the Broncos, while also collecting 55 receiving yards on six catches. He outgained the entire Boise State offense, 210-206, and 84 of his 210 yards came after contact. In addition, Bell's 265 all-purpose yards rank as the 10th-highest single-game total in Spartan history, and his 44 carries tied for fourth most in school history.
Bell's 210 rushing yards against Boise State tied for the 23rd-highest single-game total in school history, and he became the first Spartan running back to eclipse the 200-yard mark since Javon Ringer gained 201 yards on 39 rushes against Notre Dame in 2008. The 210 rushing yards were also the most by a Big Ten running back in a season opener since Purdue's Ralph Bolden in 2009 (234 vs. Toledo) and the most by a Spartan in an opener since T.J. Duckett in 2000 (219 vs. Marshall).
Michigan State is 16-2 (.889) when Bell scores at least one rushing TD (2010: 5-0; 2011: 7-1; and 2012: 4-1).
Bell has rushed for 2,802 yards and 31 TDs in 37 career games. He ranks among MSU's all-time leaders in rushing TDs (sixth with 31), rushing attempts (eighth with 572) and rushing yards (eighth with 2,802). Bell ranks among the Top 20 active NCAA FBS leaders in carries (10th), rushing yards (12th) and rushing TDs (18th).
In four road games this season, Maxwell has connected on 89-of-144 passes (.618) for 973 yards, seven TDs and one interception. His road passing totals rank among the best for Big Ten quarterbacks: first in TD passes (7), second in passing yards (243.3 ypg.) and third in passing efficiency (133.2 rating).
Maxwell has a 118.8 passing efficiency rating in the second half of games, as he has completed 53 percent (89-of-168) of his throws for 1,089 yards, seven TDs and two interceptions.
He completed 24-of-39 throws for 216 yards and two TDs to lead Michigan State to a 16-13 overtime victory at No. 25 Wisconsin, as the Spartans recorded their first win in Madison since 2001 while snapping the nation's second-longest active home winning streak at 21 games. Over MSU's last two possessions, Maxwell connected on 9-of-11 passes for 81 yards and two scores. Trailing 10-3 with 6:06 left in the fourth quarter, he hit 8-of-9 throws for 69 yards while leading a game-tying 12-play, 75-yard drive. On third-and-4, his 5-yard shovel pass to Le'Veon Bell tied the score at 10 with 1:08 remaining in regulation. On third-and-8 in overtime, Maxwell fired a game-winning 12-yard TD strike to Bennie Fowler. His 24 completions matched his career high.
His streak of consecutive pass attempts without an interception ended at 233 when Iowa's Greg Castillo came up with a pick in the second overtime.
Maxwell recorded career highs in completions (24) and passing yards (290) in MSU's 31-27 comeback win at Indiana; the 290 passing yards marked the fourth most by a Spartan quarterback against the Hoosiers. His 36-yard touchdown pass to Fowler proved to be the game-winning score as Maxwell engineered his second fourth-quarter comeback of the season (Boise State). Maxwell also connected on a 15-yard TD pass to Larry Caper in the second quarter.
He completed 22-of-42 throws for 269 yards and one TD against Ohio State. His 269 passing yards are the sixth-best single-game total by a Spartan quarterback against the Buckeyes.
Maxwell hit 16-of-29 passes for 159 yards and one score in MSU's 23-7 win over Eastern Michigan. In the second half, he connected on 7-of-10 tosses for 128 yards, including a 10-yard TD strike to Dion Sims to give the Spartans a 16-7 lead midway through the fourth quarter.
In a 20-3 loss to No. 20 Notre Dame, Maxwell set career highs for pass attempts (45) while completing 23 throws to eight different receivers for 187 yards.
Maxwell opened the 2012 season with back-to-back 200-yard passing games against No. 24 Boise State and at Central Michigan and became the first Spartan starting quarterback to win his first two starts since Jeff Smoker in 2000 (Missouri, Notre Dame).
In a 41-7 win at Central Michigan, he completed 20-of-31 passes for a career-high 275 yards and two scores. Maxwell had TD tosses of 20 yards to Sims and 7 yards to Fowler. In the first half, he went 17-of-28 for 213 yards as MSU built a 24-0 halftime lead.
In his first career start against No. 24 Boise State, Maxwell completed 22-of-38 throws for 248 yards and directed a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. He went 3-for-3 for 38 yards during the nine-play, 56-yard fourth-quarter drive as MSU rallied from a 13-10 deficit. His 18-yard completion to Sims on a third-and-6 play from the BSU 25 set up Bell's game-winning 5-yard TD run. Maxwell iced the game by managing a 13-play, 52-yard drive, including two third-down completions for 15 yards, that consumed the final 6:32 off the clock.
Michigan State's last 19 quarterbacks have compiled a 13-6 record (.684) in their first collegiate start, including a 9-2 mark in home games.
For the third-straight week, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Burbridge led the Spartans in receptions, with six receptions for 51 yards in MSU's 12-10 loss at No. 23 Michigan. His 19-yard grab from Andrew Maxwell on the opening drive of the third quarter helped set up MSU's only touchdown against the Wolverines. He also had a 12-yard catch on MSU's go-head scoring drive late in the fourth quarter.
Burbridge led the team in catches and receiving yards for the second-straight week, with five receptions for 89 yards against Iowa. His season-long 38-yard grab in the second quarter helped set up Dan Conroy's 24-yard field goal that gave MSU a 10-0 lead.
Burbridge was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after becoming just the second freshman - and first true freshman - in Michigan State history to record a 100-yard receiving game, with eight receptions for 134 yards as the Spartans rallied from a 17-point deficit for a 31-27 victory at Indiana. His totals marked season highs for a Spartan wide receiver.
Burbridge's 134 receiving yards also set a Spartan single-game freshman record (previous: red-shirt freshman Terry Love had nine catches for 103 yards vs. Iowa in 2004) and are the third most by a true freshman in the NCAA this season against an FBS opponent.
The Farmington Hills, Mich., native helped spark MSU's second-half rally against the Hoosiers, with five receptions for 96 yards coming after halftime. He had at least one reception on four of MSU's five scoring drives. In three previous appearances this season, Burbridge had just two catches for 14 yards.
Twenty-two of his 27 receptions (81 percent) have resulted in either a first down or a touchdown.
Through the first five games of the 2012 season, Sims led the Spartans in catches (24), receiving yards (313) and TD receptions (2). He sat out entire Iowa game and played only nine snaps at Michigan after suffering an ankle injury early in the first quarter of MSU's Oct. 6 game at Indiana.
The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Sims was named a Fourth-Team Midseason All-American by Phil Steele. Twenty-one of his 26 receptions this season (81 percent) have gone for either a first down or a touchdown.
Sims was selected John Mackey and College Football Performance Awards' National Tight End of the Week after recording his first career 100-yard receiving game with six receptions for 112 yards and a score against Eastern Michigan. He had three catches for 73 yards in the fourth quarter, including a 10-yard TD grab from Andrew Maxwell that gave MSU a 16-7 lead.
The Detroit, Mich., native had a team-high six catches for 52 yards against No. 20 Notre Dame. He caught three passes for 48 yards at Central Michigan, including a 20-yard TD reception from Maxwell late in the second quarter. Sims recorded a career-best seven receptions for 65 yards in the season opener against No. 24 Boise State.
The 6-foot-3, 252-pound Bullough reached double figures in tackles for the fourth time this season and sixth time in his career, with 10 stops against Nebraska. He has now produced at least one tackle for loss in each of the last five games.
Bullough recorded nine tackles while setting career highs for both tackles for loss (2.5 for 15 yards) and sacks (2 for 14) in Michigan State's 16-13 overtime victory at No. 25 Wisconsin, as the Spartans recorded their first win in Madison since 2001 while snapping the nation's second-longest active home winning streak at 21 games. MSU limited Wisconsin to 19 yards rushing (37 carries) - nearly 182 fewer than its season average. The Spartans also held the Badgers to 190 total yards - the first time UW managed fewer than 200 yards total offense since Nov. 20, 2004 (186 vs. Iowa). MSU's produced season highs in both tackles for loss (12 for 59) and sacks (5 for 38).
He posted 10 stops, a career-high two pass break-ups and recorded his first interception of the season at Michigan.
Bullough recorded 11 stops against Iowa and posted a season-high 12 stops against No. 14 Ohio State to go along with two pass break-ups and a forced fumble.
The Traverse City, Mich., native has 199 tackles in 37 career games. Bullough has started every game at middle linebacker since the beginning of the 2011 season (24 consecutive games), a streak that ranks tied for longest on the Spartan defense (strong safety Isaiah Lewis; defensive end Marcus Rush) and second-longest on the team (right guard Chris McDonald, 27-straight starts). He led the team in tackles last season with 89.
Bullough is a third-generation Spartan, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Hank (guard, 1952-54) and father Shane (linebacker, 1983-86) who played football at Michigan State. Max's father, Shane, was also named a team captain in 1986. In addition, his grandfather Jim Morse (halfback, 1954-56) played for Coach Terry Brennan at Notre Dame, and his uncles Chuck Bullough (Michigan State, linebacker, 1988-91), Bobby Morse (Michigan State, running back, 1983-86) and Jim Morse (Notre Dame, cornerback, 1976-77) played college football. Max's brother, Riley, is a freshman linebacker on the Spartan roster.
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Employers initiated 1,497 mass layoff actions in October 2002, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month. Each action involved at least 50 persons from a single establishment, and the number of workers involved totaled 171,088.
In October 2001, which included the initial direct and indirect effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks, there were 1,831 mass layoff events involving 215,483 workers. In January through October 2002, both the total number of events, 15,649, and initial claims, 1,740,828, were lower than in January-October 2001 (16,306 and 1,950,013, respectively).
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Black Box LockPORT Patch Cables: Put an End to Accidental Unplugs
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As I've kept a close eye on every new product to join our lineup, one thing has become abundantly clear: if you need to oops-proof your data connections, keep vandals away from patch panels, save space in a server enclosure, or otherwise add a combined element of convenience and genius to your data center, Black Box® products are the ones to turn to. If you've ever thought, "hey, you know what would be great?", they've probably already come with it, or have it in the works.
I thought they had already hit the height of revolutionary patch cord design when they came out with one that had a 90-degree angled connector, but it gets better: they just introduced the LockPORT™ locking patch cord, a network cable that, once plugged in, can't be yanked out of its port accidentally or purposefully. Thanks to special little locks that slide into each connector and require actual effort to remove, they perfectly embody a little concept that I like to call "removal only with approval."
LockPORT™ patch cords are available in Cat5e and Cat6, and give you the choice of two different levels of protection: security lock, and keyed lock. The first, involving a green security lock, is designed to guard against accidental unplugs, the kind that might happen if you were to inadvertently tug on a patch cord that's adjacent to another cable you're working on, or if a moving object snagged onto a cable and pulled it out of its port. You release the security lock by pinching its two sides together and pulling it out of the connector.
The other (keyed) lock type is red, and while it slides easily into place like the green lock, it takes more effort and a special tool to disengage and remove it. This lock style prevents both accidental unplugs as well as tampering by vandals or other unauthorized users.
What's very cool about LockPORT™ patch cords is that their locks can be interchanged to create any type of locking configuration you need. This feature is extremely convenient, because in many cases it will allow you to customize as needed, without necessarily having to purchase a slew of new patch cords. Very nice.
Black Box IntelliPass Biometric Access System: Authorized Cabinet Access That Takes Nothing More Than a Fingertip Scan
Filed under: Server Racks and Enclosures
There was a time when critical server access control meant only one thing: an enclosure with locks – the kind that require keys. Keys that could easily be misplaced, or even worse, stolen. Keys that could fall into the wrong hands, or force you to call a locksmith if they couldn't be found. Keys that made that heavy, jingling mass of metal in your pocket look and feel more like a jailer's keyring than a collection of door-openers belong to a tech-savvy pro. Keys suck. It's time to kiss them goodbye, and say hello to the future of computer cabinet access.
Meet Black Box's Intelli-Pass biometric cabinet access system. If you ever thought that biometrics were way too James Bond or Mission Impossible for your humble data center, think again. Server room biometrics are here, accessible, and in the hands of Black Box, really, really good.
The Intelli-Pass installs right where an enclosure's handle would normally go, and at first glance, actually looks like a handle. But zoom in on it, and you'll notice that there's a small fingerpad at the top, which is precisely where the magic happens. It's "unlocked" with the most convenient, least duplicable keys of all: the fingerprints of you and your most trusted IT staff members.
One thing that I really like about the Intelli-Pass (aside from the biometrics) is that it's designed with tamper-resistance in mind. While the fingertip scanner is very necessarily located on the outside, unsecured portion of the device, all of the most sensitive inner-workings are safely stashed on the other side of the enclosure door, where they can't be vandalized or otherwise damaged. It also has the very cool feature of alarm system compatibility – tie it into your building's existing emergency alert system, and the Intelli-Pass can be configured to automatically open server enclosures when the alarm sounds, so that equipment can be accessed or removed instantly.
I know that I totally ripped traditional keys before, but sometimes you may want them as a backup, so Intelli-Pass is available in an optional keyed version in the event that you'd like to have standard key access in the event of a power outage. It's pretty convenient, really. They think of everything.
SpaceGAIN Angled Patch Panel: Gravity Compliance, Not Gravity Defiance
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It seems like everywhere you turn, someone's trying to defy gravity. Take a look around – we have aircraft, spacecraft, supportive undergarments that are more heavily-engineered than aircraft and spacecraft combined, and industrial epoxy-strength hair products, without which we wouldn't have Snooki, Pauly D, or the rest of Jersey Shore, for that matter.
Sometimes the gravity defiance works, sometimes it doesn't (see "Jersey Shore"). The point is, it's always there. But what about working with gravity, for once? Novel idea, right? I think so – especially when it comes to things like patch cords. Everyone worries about strain relief, because patch cords that plug into patch panels at 90 degree angles tend to, thanks to gravity, sag under their own weight, which can lead to signal attenuation and other damage. But instead of reinforcing network cables, why not let them just go with the flow? This epiphany courtesy of the pros at Black Box, who have developed the SpaceGAIN patch panel based on that very same "just go with it" principle.
SpaceGAIN patch panels, unlike the common garden variety, have ports that tilt downward at a 45 degree angle, so that once plugged in, patch cables can just flow gently (and naturally) downward, instead of jutting out at 90 degree angles and then dropping downward in tight (and possibly signal-damaging) arcs. Nice and easy – no attenuation, no bend radius issues. And because of the downward slope, the cords don't stick out as far, leaving you with a little extra room in your rack or enclosure… and in a densely-packed server room, that never hurts.
SpaceGAIN Angled Patch Cords: Don't Let Tight Spaces Kill Your Bend Radius
Filed under: Cables and Wires, Network Products
If it's common knowledge that a data cable is pretty much no good if you do anything to cramp its bend radius, then why is it that we're always stuffing patch panels and the cords that connect them into restrictive enclosures? It's pure logic, right? Lock your server equipment up in a nice, secure cabinet so it can't get damaged, and then connect everything with patch cables that end up getting so cramped and smooshed in that tight space that they can barely do their job. Come on, people – wake up!
Luckily, the pros at Black Box saw the light before the rest of us, and came up with a brilliant new style of patch cord that lets the connector do the bending instead of the cable. Nice. It's so crazy that it actually works, and it's called the SpaceGAIN Angled Patch Cord.
Here's how it all works. Every data cable has a "bend radius," or a maximum angle that it's safe to bend the cable to before it becomes damaged and the signal starts to disintegrate. If you exceed the bend radius, you have trouble on your hands. But here's the thing: conditions can get really cramped in the back of a server enclosure, and it's pretty easy to kill a patch cord's bend radius when you don't have enough room to plug in.
That's where the SpaceGAIN angled connector comes in. It safely and efficiently takes care of the bend right off the bat. Need your patch cord to angle up or down at a 90-degree angle? Done. Right or left? No problemo! These low-profile connectors not only make the bend without signal degradation, they also save you up to 4 inches of space, which any other type of patch cord would have eaten up in a traditional bend radius situation.
One of my favorite things about these patch cords is that they're available in tons of different configurations. Need one with two "up" connectors? They've got it. Need one with a "down" connector on one end, and a "straight" (traditional) connector on the other? It's in the bag. Sigh. I love it when bend radius nightmares have a happy ending.
USB Bluetooth Dongles (Black Box)
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Dongle? What the heck is a "dongle?"
If you're a Bluetooth veteran, you're probably already dongle-savvy, and can both read and speak the word without giggling or wrinkling your forehead in confusion. But if you're a bit of a tech rookie and find your mind spiraling downward, imagining all sorts of fun and colorful definitions, let me interrupt your train of thought before it gets too out of hand, and set the record straight. A dongle is a type of hardware that plugs into a computer, and basically unlocks a particular software program and allows it to be used. In the case of these particular Black Box USB dongles, the technology in question is Bluetooth.
Designed to look almost identical to a standard USB flash drive, a Black Box Bluetooth dongle plugs into your computer's USB port, and enables it to interact with other Bluetooth devices located within a certain range. It lets you create an instant, wireless personal network – pretty cool. And in these days of data theft paranoia, these dongles are safe to use, thanks to their built-in encryption and user authentication programming.
Depending upon what type of range and how much security you want your Bluetooth network to have, these USB dongles are available in two models: Class I, which has a 100 meter range (great for covering an office or your entire home), or Class II, which enables a contained, hacker-protected network within a tighter 10 meter range. They're also conveniently compatible with just about any computer: whether you're a desktop or laptop, Mac or PC, Black Box has you covered.
Black Box Professional Technician's Kit
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Talk about having an arsenal on your hip. No, I'm not talking about firearms or any other family of weapons. I'm talking about cable installation tools – just about every major type you could need, all packed into a compact holster that you can clip right onto your belt. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm no pro cable installer, but I have learned quite a few basic cable terminations, and in doing so, used all of the required tools firsthand. And just from my hands-on experience in class, sitting at a table, I can imagine that searching for, and then juggling, tools in the field can get pretty annoying. That's why, today, I'm turning the spotlight onto the Black Box Professional Technician's Kit.
I love smart kits like this. All too often, combination-type items (everything from compilation CDs to candy mixes) seem to fall short on the things you really want, but load you up with other products you could do without. But with the Professional Technician's case, that isn't even an issue. It's got everything that you need, and nothing you don't. Enough said.
Included in the kit are must-haves like a punchdown tool, a reversible Type 110/66 puchdown blade, a combination cutter/stripper for UTP and STP cables, utility scissors, a mini flashlight (AA batteries included), a multi-use spudger, and even a Sharpie marker – all packed into a molded PVC holster that holds it all in place, and perches securely on your belt. You just pull out the tool you need, when you need it, and put it back in its place when you're done, so it's ready to go for next time. Nice.


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Gunmen have snatched 47 Iranian pilgrims just outside Damascus in a brazen attack that revealed the growing instability at the centre of President Bashar Assad's power.
The kidnap came as Syrian troops moved on Saturday to crush one of the last rebel-dominated neighbourhoods in the capital, shelling the area heavily.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, although Iranian state media blamed the rebels fighting the Assad regime.
The pilgrims were on a bus taking them from the suburb of Sayeda Zeinab, about 10 miles south of Damascus, to the airport to return home when they were kidnapped, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA.
Mainly-Shiite Iran is a close ally of the beleaguered Syrian government, which is dominated by the Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiism.
Syria has long welcomed Iranian pilgrims visiting the ornate gold-domed shrine of Sayeda Zeinab, the Prophet Muhammad's granddaughter; up to 700,000 pilgrims used to come every year, IRNA said, although the number has fallen precipitously since the 17-month uprising that has killed an estimated 19,000.
On Saturday night Iran's semi-official Fars news agency announced that Syrian forces had freed the hostages, but cited no source. There was no confirmation from the Syrians. The kidnapping underscores the inability of the regime, which is fighting rebels in all the major cities of the country, to even control the immediate environs of the capital city.
Just a few miles from the site of the kidnapping, regime forces encircled the southern Damascus neighbourhood of Tadamon, a bastion of rebel support. Heavy explosions shook the capital and plumes of smoke rose from the neighbourhood that was attacked by regime forces the night before.
"We heard heavy bombing since dawn," a witness in Damascus said. "Helicopters are in the sky." By nightfall the state media reported the whole capital to be in government hands, but such announcements have in the past proved premature.
The kidnapping was the largest such abduction of Iranian pilgrims, although it was not the first. In January, gunman kidnapped 11 Iranian pilgrims driving from the Turkish border to Damascus. At least two were later freed with Turkish mediation. Seven Iranian engineers building a power plant in central Syria were kidnapped in December and the Free Syrian Army claimed responsibility, accusing them of aiding Assad's regime. At least four have been released.


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The polls -- and the analyses of the polls -- give the nod for a very narrow win to President Barack Obama, especially after a relatively decent jobs report on Friday. Mitt Romney's camp says he's going to be the clear winner.
The story is being trumpeted by the conservative media and has caused an uproar online. But it's inaccurate.
TV station WAFF, citing Derrick Moore, a crew member from Decatur Utilties, said workers "were told by crews in New Jersey that they can't do any work there because they're not union employees." Crews from Decatur and Joe Wheeler EMC, an Alabama cooperative, are in Roanoke, Va., though the Joe Wheeler crews are heading home, the report said. They had expected to go to Seaside Heights, N.J., which has been ravaged by Sandy, and are instead going to Long Island, N.Y.
But like the presidential race itself, the strength of the recovery remains too close to call.
The last jobs report before the 2012 elections has given President Barack Obama a modest tailwind. Our Obamanometer reading is close to the highest level it's been at since we started tracking the economy's impact on the race in mid-September.
The Obamanometer seesawed between Obama and Romney for much of late September and early October. But since then, it has increasingly favored Obama, with the latest jobs report likely to anchor the needle on Obama's side during the last few days of the campaign. The report showed that the economy added 171,000 jobs in October, for a total of about 1.9 million so far in 2012.
Runaway campaign spending should depress Democrats and Republicans alike.
The Center for Responsive Politics estimates that the contest between incumbent Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney and the other contests on the ballot will cost $6 billion. (I wrongly wrote earlier that the $6 billion figure was just the presidential election). That's about $700 million more expensive than the second-most costly election and more than a $5.8 billion forecast the non-profit issued earlier this year. Anyone who lives in a battleground state is seeing the havoc this spending boom is having first hand. The deluge of political ads is unbelievable thanks to the Supreme Court's ill-advised Citizens United decision.
As residents of the drenched Eastern seaboard take the first steps toward rebuilding their neighborhoods and resuming their routines, the scope of the destruction is gradually becoming clearer.
Superstorm Sandy might have devastated vast swaths of the Northeast, disrupting life and business for millions of people and whipping up billions of dollars worth of damage. But as residents of the Eastern seaboard take the first steps toward rebuilding their neighborhoods and resuming their routines, the scope of the destruction is gradually becoming clearer. Here, an overview of the storm and its effects:
This disaster is an environmental wake up call.
New Jersey's shore is obliterated. Large patches of New York City remain without power. But the real headline about Hurricane Sandy may be about climate change.
It's no secret that Mitt Romney has embraced being a political chameleon by changing positions from the primaries debates on key issues.
President Obama has slammed him for a nebulous tax policy, but with little apparent impact as the Nov. 6 election draws closer and both candidates are even in national polls. In some instances, the former Massachusetts governor had to walk back comments—such as his claim that 47 percent of the country are takers who see themselves as victims—that he says were either taken out of context or expressed inelegantly.
It is beginning to look like no matter who wins next Tuesday's election, the eighth Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, whose second term expires on Jan. 31, 2014, will join the two terms-and-out crowd.
Just eight men have run the Federal Reserve Board since Franklin Delano Roosevelt named Marriner Stoddard Eccles, the western Mormon banker who embraced the New Deal, to the newly reconfigured post of chairman. Three, including Eccles, have been long-reigning; two have served two terms and stepped down; and two have been short-timers.
It is beginning to look like no matter who wins next Tuesday's election, the eighth Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke, whose second term expires on Jan. 31, 2014, will join the two terms-and-out crowd. Republican candidate Mitt Romney has vowed to replace him with someone favoring a less expansive monetary policy.
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Who turned down a chance to be Spider-Man? Did Prince Harry twerk? Will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie co-star in a movie again?
Is Nick Lachey hotter than Chad Michael Murray? Adam Brody and Leighton Meester take their love to the streets, and Seth Rogen reveals why he declined to attend Kim Kardashian's wedding.
Hilary Duff and her husband, former NHL star, Mike Comrie announced their separation earlier this year. They haven't divorced yet, but the scandalous part of the entire situation is the vicious rumor that she's seeking one BECAUSE OF HER PSYCHIC. Though that's been disputed, it wouldn't completely shock us. Famous folks are known for their short-lived relationships, and sometimes the reasoning is pretty weird. We took a look back at some of the Celebrities Who Broke Up in Extremely Odd Ways. Nothing is sacred.
In truth, celebrities' children are not actually any cuter than regular kids, and we should not be here to judge one small, nonprofessional child against the other. BUT. After spending a week perusing through squee-worthy Twitpics of Snooki's and Vanessa Lachey's babies, catching sightings of Halle Berry and Denise Richards taking their kids to the pumpkin patch, seeing Emme Anthony fall asleep on J.Lo's lap at a Paris fashion show, and more, we decided we just had to do something with all of this collective cuteness. And so we decided to make you decide which of these is the most adorable of all. We're sure you'll be up for the task.
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Hilary Duff turns 25 today, and we are happy to say that she's looking better than ever. Over the past decade (and then some) we have seen her transform from a preteen princess to a sexy, sophisticated wife and mother. There's no question that Duff hasn't always been on trend when it comes to fashion, especially during her Disney days, but the star somehow managed to escape her squeaky clean image and has become a full-fledged hot mama! The freshly minted 25-year-old is enjoying her family life, but let's face it, it's time for her to get back to work. That's why we were thrilled to hear that she has signed a talent/development deal with 20 Century Fox TV, in which she will star in a "half-hour comedy vehicle." We can't wait! And if it's half as funny as Lizzie McGuire it will totally be a hit. So in honor of her b-day we take a look back at some of the star's best looks throughout the years. Enjoy!
We're guessing "summer vacation" means something different when mom and dad can whip you off to St. Tropez or Maui any time of year, but it still means something for celebrity kids, judging from the fun pics we've seen. School's out, mom and dad take you to the park, the beach, the yacht, the private jet, and you get to play all you want. For some little ones, like Jessica Simpson's daughter Maxwell or Hilary Duff's son Luca, everything about summer must be new and fun, and the paparazzi don't have anything on mom's need to capture their every move. Jennifer Hudson's and Gwen Stefani's sons had to squeeze their fun in with their parents' busy work schedules. Kids like Matilda Ledger and Sean Federline got to spend some quality time with their moms' significant others. And we're happy to see that even the children of newly split parents, like Suri Cruise, and Heidi Klum and Seal's brood, were able to enjoy some carefree moments in the sun.
One thing's for certain: Whatever these famous offspring were doing for the past three months, it was way more fabulous than our own summer pastimes. See for yourself…
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Celebrities have never been shy about showing off their bodies, vacations or friends on Twitter, and sometimes they really go over the line. But there's one thing they can never share enough of, if you ask us: babies pictures! Earlier this week, Victoria's Secret supermodel Lily Aldridge gave us the first glimpse of her nearly 1-month-old daughter with husband and Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill, Dixie Pearl. Dixie's Twitter debut features her tiny feet in pink, bunny rabbit footie pajamas. Can we get a resounding awwww? There is no mistaking that this pic is precious, but it does come as a bit of a tease. When do we get to see this little munchkin's face?
Following in the footsteps of Lily and other celebs who have chosen to announce the birth of their children via Twitter, Curly Sue star Alisan Porter didn't waste any time tweeting a pic of her baby boy, Mason, born only yesterday. Other stars like Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson and Alessandra Ambrosio have also recently introduced their bundles of joy on Twitter. These adorable twitpics confirm that celebrities' children are truly genetically blessed and living the G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S life. We look forward to the possibility of a future modeling or acting career for these youngsters, but for now, we are just happy to get to see their lovable looks. Take a look at some of the cutest celebrity baby Twitpics. They are bound to melt your heart!
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It seems that Hilary Duff is "Coming Clean"…about her potential involvement in a serious car accident back in 2010. Nailed the intro, ya'll! Seriously though, according to TMZ the actress/singer was just served with a lawsuit regarding a crash that occurred on December 12, 2010, during which Duff allegedly "plowed into" a vehicle driven by one Ms. Rachel Owens. Owens now claims that the accident resulted in her experiencing "great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering," all of which "prevented from attending her usual occupation for a period of time in the future." Getting slapped with charges almost two years after the fact? That's "So Yesterday." If you ask us, it sounds like someone was trying to "Play With Fire." Haha! In all seriousness though, this whole thing sounds horrible for everyone involved.
Just to prove Hilary Duff can't win today, the new mom was also spotted with a cigarette in hand, to which the Internet responded as if it was a live grenade. "Yikes me holding a cigarette for my friend might have been a bad idea! pretty bummed about the photo.. Sorry guys, looks worst than it is!," the Duffster claimed on Twitter. "Our Lips Are Sealed" when it comes to Hilary's smoking habits, though…holding it for a friend? Really? Would you try to pull this stuff with Haylie? We really doubt it.
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Sex and babies are a natural part of life. Finding out about the weird, intimate details of celebrity sex and babies … well, it's a natural part of our lives, but still…ew. Latest on the overshare hit parade is Jack Black, who had some graphic (though incredibly sweet!) things to say about sex after marriage. "I think the sex actually improves once you've sealed the deal. It gets better," the Kung Fu Panda 2 actor told Entertainment Tonight when asked if he had any advice for a newly-engaged Angelina Jolie. "Maybe not for everyone, but for me, once we sealed the deal and we shut off all the exit holes and said, 'No, this is it. We're in it for life,' then we really let loose." Hey, Jack, if we could have you say that again, but without using the phrases "shut off all the exit holes" or "really let loose," that would be great. Still TMI, but great.
Not to be outdone, Hilary Duff shared an anecdote about her adorable new son Luca Cruz…that you should probably stop eating to read. "You know what was a big milestone? The belly button falling off," Hilary told People today. "That was a huge one. And then I wanted to keep it but my husband was like, 'No, that's gross, you can't keep it!' I'm like, 'I'm totally keeping it,' and I secretly kept it." Laughed Duff, "It's in a Ziploc bag in the back of my makeup drawer. Luca's going to think I'm a freak!" Well, he'll definitely be one of several, girl! So which story do you wish you could go back and unread: Jack's exit-hole-free sex life, or Hilary's anatomical memento? Keep in mind that whichever you pick, both will still be burned into your brain forever.
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Hilary Duff is now a mom! The actress/singer/writer/all-around cool lady and her hubby, hockey star Mike Comrie, welcomed their baby boy on Tuesday night. Hilary just tweeted the news (of course) and informed the world that the little guy is named Luca Cruz and weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Mazel tov to the whole family!
"We are overjoyed and feel like the luckiest parents in the world," she writes. "He is surrounded by so much love!! Mom and baby are both doing extremely well."
We can only imagine the whole Duff clan is present at the hospital, and can't wait for Hil's sister Haylie to whip up some baby food recipes. She's got an awesome food blog called Real Girl's Kitchen, doncha know? Those Duffs don't mess around with their multi-talented-ness. We can't wait to see what superpowers little Luca possesses!
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The women's rowing team competed in the annual Head of the Charles regatta this past weekend. The Crusaders competed in some of the most competitive events offered, including the Women's Club Eight on Saturday afternoon and Championship Eight and Lightweight Eight races on Sunday afternoon.
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"I'm not sexist, but—"
Now that we've got that out of the way, let's get to the actual thinking. I always saw the ME2 love interests as roughly analogous; Jacob and Miranda for normal people, Garrus and Tali for the awkward xenophiles, Thane and Jack for those who like hint of tragedy to their love. There's a thing in ME2, perhaps a cut or dropped plotline, that I always felt highlighted this especially. I can't remember exactly where it is—either the description for Jack's biotic upgrade or the post-recruitment/loyalty mission report—there's a mention that Jack is suffering from rapid neural degeneration as a result of her modifications. Exactly what this means is never elaborated upon, but I always took it to mean that Jack, like Thane, would have a limited amount of time with you.
Now, imagine if they'd run with that.
Mass Effect 3, and you find Jack in the hospital. She's dying, but she's not unhappy about it. In fact, she tells you she finds the inevitability and lack of pressure peaceful. Later, Cerberus attacks, and she's killed by the Illusive Man's latest pet project while saving the life of a councilor, doing Kaidan/Ashley's job for them. She is never mentioned again, and the Normandy crew members talk about how glad they are that nobody died.
And the female fans—they love it! They talk about how badass her last fight was and how she finally redeemed herself and how it was coming full circle for her character that she died defending a councilor. And whenever you try to argue against any of that people tell you you're just mad because she's your waifu and you're a dumbass for liking the damaged girl in the first place.
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The Ravenous Pig: An American Gastropub
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1234 N. Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789Neighborhood:
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- Website: http://theravenouspig.com/
- Phone: 407-628-2333x
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Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Gastro Pub
- Executive Chef: James & Julie Petrakis
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Special Events: Please note: We hold a Seasonal Roast on the first Saturday of every month - for lunch only. During our roast we offer a delicious plate of food for $17 per person. The usual lunch menu is not available for this day.
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The Ravenous Pig: An American Gastropub reviews from OpenTable diners
239 reviews since June 4, 2014
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fit for foodies (189)neighborhood gem (118)special occasion (114)hot spot (78)notable wine list (66)romantic (66)great for lunch (54)good for groups (50)vibrant bar scene (33)great for outdoor dining (22)great for brunch (17)late-night find (17)kid-friendly (5)scenic view (3)Show More
- The Pig is awesome!JohnVIPDined on 9/26/2014This is one of our favorites! Whenever we travel to the Orlando area, we try to make a trip to Ravenous Pig!! It is awesomeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not enough food for priceYuckDined on 9/26/2014I had always heard how great the food was here...and the Salmon was great..but the serving was so small for the price..just salmon and a few veggies and I mean few...oh wellSpecial Features:
- Satisfied SwineJennyDines620Dined on 9/19/2014I was in town with my fiancé for a conference and we wanted to do something different than the usual Disney scene. We drove 20 mins to Winter Park to check out the foodie favorite. He had steak, I had the fish and they were both incredible. One of my favorite parts of eating out is drinking out and trying a new cocktail. Their list was unique and delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a revelation!BiancaDined on 9/19/2014The creativity and freshness burst through every single bite. The charcuterie, specifically the orange-scented salumi and the duck prosciutto, were delicious and FUN. These folks have the best and most original lasagna I have ever tasted (normally, I hate lasagna but sneaked a bite from a dinner companion's plate), and if you try the napoleon for dessert, you will be tempted to go back again and again and again.Special Features:
- Great foodFloridaDined on 9/17/2014Delicious food. Attentive, informed service. Steak frites were perfect. Salmon (wild caught) was excellent, and not overcooked as it usually is.Special Features:
- not impressedDivineFindsDined on 9/16/2014We went on a Tuesday evening. The place is way too loud. So loud you cannot hear your partner next to you. I think its the acoustics of the place. I dont understand what the big deal was with the food. Its described for the sophisticated diner, however , once at the table, the food we ordered lacked the flavor expected. We ordered the farmers salad for the avocado mentioned on the menu, but was missing the avocado. the veal brisket, which was ok, it was mostly fatty and not as flavorful as thought of. and the NY Strip. the steak was cooked perfectly and was very good. However everything lacked seasoning.Special Features:
- attiresima2014Dined on 9/13/2014The quality of the food, prices and ambiance doesn't match the dress code. Wish that would changeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- deliciousieatDined on 9/13/2014Great place! Went there on a Saturday night with some friends and we had a great time. I ordered The cheese late, tacos, and the pasta and it was all delicious. Everyone I was with loved their food, too. Our server was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable and the beer was incredible.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good as our first visitSueReviewsDined on 9/13/2014It wasn't as good as our first visit but still a solid choice. I booked last minute and when we were seated right by the door and walkway I felt from the get go like it wasn't a great spot to fully enjoy the restaurant. Our server was not unfriendly but he didn't go out if his way to be friendly either. Our food was excellent until at the very end there was a bone in my cobia. I didn't even mention it. It wasn't worth making a big deal over on a rare night out with my husband. I probably don't sound positive but the last time I dined there with my Husband we both raved that it was one of our top picks. We had high expectations and this time it wasn't as great. Still good and if you haven't been I'd recommend trying it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent!PeteDined on 9/13/2014Excellent service by the team ! Food was awesome!Excellent date night dinnerSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Date NightmjbalszDined on 9/12/2014I dined here on a Friday evening and ordered the tuna dish as well as the steak frites. Both were delicious, with the favorite easily being the tuna, especially with the tomato-jalapeño paste. The drink and dessert selection were also very good. And wonderful service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent !VnaLGDined on 9/6/2014Loved the food an the place. Service was impeccable. Is was a bit noisy.Special Features:
- Great restaurant!LaureDined on 9/6/2014Great food, grest ambiance and eclectic mix both in the clientele and food offerings. They sat us late and came a couple of times to apologize, then offered comp. appetizers... Good customer service!! We were celebrating a Bday and that was written on a custom-menu, great touch, subtle.. Definitely ip to its reputation!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tried the rest, now have the bestBritishDined on 9/6/2014Really good lunch here. As with visits before the staff were amazing and really do create a great atmosphere. Food was really good as were the drinks. Everything was better than expected. Highly recommended for that 'special' lunch or dinner.Special Features:
- Great Food and Drinks!!CathyDined on 9/6/2014There was absolutely nothing bad on my plate. We went for the pig roast and it was amazing. I partically enjoyed the collard greens. They were the best I have ever had. For drinks I tried the Mule they had on tap. It was also fantastic. By far the best mule I have had to date. I would highly recommend The Ravenous Pig to anyone.Special Features:
- RoastPortlandAmbassadorDined on 9/6/2014Tried the monthly "roast" which each month rotates between different cuisines per chefs discretion. September was the traditional pig roast with fixin's. Good, not great was our consensus. The ribs were a bit tough, the meat could've used sauce, and the two-bite dessert left something to be desired (it was a dry crumbly take on a blonde bar). A couple fun beers and good convos made the trip worth it. Overall we had a great time, but I wouldn't go back for a roast. Their dinner fare is more fun.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Everything top notchJoshLaBellDined on 9/5/2014The food and cocktails are outstanding. The staff and service were even better than the food, which is high praise. I'd go back once a week if I could. Highest recommendation.Special Features:
- Great in every aspect.shallowreefDined on 9/3/2014Great gastropub menu and atmosphere. Started with the soft pretzel appetizer followed by shrimp tacos. Both were delicious. Relatively small portion sizes perfect for lunch. The server was available and patient, allowing me and my colleague plenty of time to chat while still being there when we needed him. Good mix of professionals and casual diners for lunch. If you want a change from the big-portion chains that are so prevalent in the Orlando-area, I highly recommend The Ravenous Pig.Special Features:
- Amazing as always!foofoofoodieDined on 9/2/2014Had the tempura calamari and cobia. They are one of the most creative kitchens in Orlando. Please open a location in Altamonte Springs!Special Features:
- Great Place for Great foodHarryVIPDined on 8/30/2014We love to eat here and also prefer Mason as our server. The food is always unique and special. They have a great wine and drink list and its a fun place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another excellent dinner!WPfanDined on 8/29/2014Wonderful meal. Great service. Only a tiny complaint. Dessert mysteriously took a very long time with no explanation, no apology. It was a birthday dinner, everyone was getting pretty tired and ready to leave. A nice gesture would have been to comp the dessert and coffee. It certainly won't stop us from returning, but the little things set small businesses apart from one another.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- To much noisemie8Dined on 8/28/2014There was a table next mine that was talking too loud and for too long. The service was very good but the food was just o.k. I asked for the steak with fries. The meat was soft but not very tastefull. The fries were perfect with a touch os tuffle, just deliciousSpecial Features:
- Um lugar gostoso fora dos parquesVeneDined on 8/28/2014Otima comida, ambiente e serviço sensacional e um deliciosa carta de vinhos e cervejas artesanais. Recomendo e muito a visitaSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BillDiddyDined on 8/27/2014Best pork chops we ever had. After two wives passed away 7 of us decided to go out to a nice restaurant every wednesday. We will certainly keep this one on our list. I asked for a quiet spot so we could chat and I got it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Extremely NoisyTennisplayerDined on 8/27/2014My dining friend and I had to shout at each other across the small table to hear each other during our lunch. It took away from the enjoyment of the food. If you want a quiet meal, do not go here. The rooms amplify noise.Special Features:
- Good, not great.EricDined on 8/23/2014Maybe this is just a case of "not living up to the hype". The food was good, nothing to really complain about. But as for being over-the-top-amazing and perhaps the best restaurant in Orlando? Nah. Our octopus appetizer fell a little flat; four little pieces of octopus, nothing special. The branzino was just average, and the flat iron steak frite was nice, but nothing unbelievable. It's a good restaurant, I would recommend it, I would probably go back at some point myself. But I found the sister restaurant, Cask & Larder to be much better with its much more inventive menu and bolder flavors.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great lunchOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/23/2014Had the Farmer's Salad and Charcuterie with my wife. Great flavors.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- still a gemOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/22/2014We returned to ravenous after probably four years mainly because it is so difficult to find reservations. Just as during the prior visits we were quite pleased with our server. The menu items were outstanding. of course the biscuits are a legend . glad to be back.Special Features:
- Never disappointsOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/22/2014I found this magnificent place a few years back while traveling from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale. Since then I have moved an hour away from Winter Park, FL. We come here once a month, as they change their menu monthly. I have always enjoyed the experience often leaving with a "taste bud high". If you enjoy authentic flavors and a huge respect for individual ingredients, this place is FOR YOU.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always AwesomeAngelicaDined on 8/22/2014I often take people I consider special in my life to the Ravenous Pig for lunch. They walk away feeling that they are number 1 on my list. The food is fresh, the ambiance is perfect for conversation and the service is stellar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best meal ever!TipsyDined on 8/20/2014This was a great experience all around. They offer several shareable "board" appetizers; which are a great way to start. We had a trio of seafood crudos; for a place with pig in the name they really know how to do seafood. The fig salad, sweetbreads, and pork porterhouse were other highlights. The service was impeccable, knowledgeable, friendly, yet unobtrusive. The manager checked in at several points and made a great wine recommendation. We finished of with a great after dinner cocktail served the one giant crystal clear ice cube; they have an exceptional bar program. Everything they do here is done exceptionally. Definitely the best restaurant in Central Florida hands down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- pig v caskchfetteDined on 8/20/2014cask and larder hands down. Service was incredible, wine list amazing, but food did not live up to the reputation
- spot onOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/19/2014I brought my parents, who were visiting from our of town, in for dinner. It was my first time here. I had previously eaten lunch at cask and larder. Was every bit as pleased with my meal here as I had been expecting. Nice job to all.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun restaurantSheabensDined on 8/19/2014I went for lunch. I live in California and was spending 2 nights in Orlando. We couldn't make dinner reservations so we came for lunch. The food was good and the drinks were fun. The bacon in the Old Fashioned was AMAZING!! My friend ordered the burger and said it was one of the best he'd ever had. I would recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyed our evening!Foodie2someDined on 8/15/2014My husband and I had booked a table for 9 pm - the earliest time available on a Friday night!- but thought we'd get to the place early and have a drink at the bar. Luckily a table came open just as we were served our drinks so we were seated by 8:30. We loved the ambience of the place and our waiter couldn't have been nicer - very knowledgable about all the menu items and helpful in every respect. A manager stopped by a couple of times also to check things were going well. All the meat items we ordered - the pork belly appetizer, the veal brisket and the hanger steak - we're cooked to perfection. The only slight complaint I would have is that the sauces and vegetables were a little over-salted. Overall though a very satisfying evening.Special Features:
- Highs and lowsebethouDined on 8/15/2014Our cocktails were excellent, especially my old fashioned. I highly recommend it. Our food was good, but it wasn't great. Dessert was really good. We especially enjoyed the tart and the caramels on the sweet board. Unfortunately, our coffee was really bad. I tried to take a sip and just got a bunch of grounds.
- Ok. serviceAlisDined on 8/15/2014I gave three stars to service, only because our server confused my friend drink he poured water in her sprite, forgot to brings us the coffee along with the dessert, he disappear after he took the order for desserts and coffee, we had to ask somebody else for spoons. We believed he is new.Special Features:
- Serivce need improvementFoodieDined on 8/13/2014The food is amazing, however, the service need more attention! Waitress failed to delivered the wow factor when she knew that I was celebrating a special occasion! In additon, the gap time between appitezer and entree is very long and the waitress didnt care. Great chef, but poor service.Special Features:
- Dinner with clientsTable4twelveDined on 8/12/2014The Pig is always my first choice when dining with friends, clients, family or foodies. The me ue changes often and there is always a little something different to try. I love their chicken liver mousse and the buffalo sweetbreads. I am awaiting the return of the salmon tarine but until then there are plenty of great things on the menue to keep me busy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Absolutely Perfect!bringmeanothermojitoDined on 8/12/2014Everything about our dining experience was perfect! Knowledgeable wait staff, perfectly blended mojitos, the steak frites, the dessert plate = foodie heaven! I love this restaurant!Special Features: