text:
It wasn't the BCS Title Game with Colt McCoy healthy and behind center, but don't let that take away from what was an incredibly sweet moment for Orangebloods everywhere on Sunday.
The Texas golf program is proud of its history with names like Crenshaw, Kite and Leonard on the ex-player's list, but 40 years is 40 years and that's how long it had been since the program owned a national championship.
So, it was only appropriate that when the drought finally ended, it did so with a putt that would make Leonard's putt at the Rider Cup nod in approval and a singular talent that one day might very well join the ranks of UT's Golf Mount Rushmore.
Oh, and that it capped off what was an otherwise lackluster 2011-12 athletic year and came against an SEC school that robbed the Longhorns of football glory a few years ago only made it better.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2012 national champions in men's golf: The Texas Longhorns.
Take a bow, Toni Hakula. Take a bow, Julio Vegas. Take a bow, Cody Gribble. Take a bow, Jordan Spieth. Take a bow, Dylan Frittelli. And take two bows, John Fields.
In defeating the Crimson Tide, this group of men … a lot of them very young men … took out what had been the number one team in the field throughout the championship week, and it did so while dropping the first two matches to fall into a win-or-else situation with all three of the remaining matches.
Yet Gribble took care of business to give the Longhorns their first match win and then Spieth delivered the goods in a huge way by taking out Bama ace Justin Thomas to cement his all-time legacy as an athlete on the 40 Acres.
That left Frittelli in a position on the 18th hole of his match to either become the hero or the goat. With his opponent flinching in the moment, Frittelli knocked down a 30-foot birdie to clinch the title.
Boom. It's not football, but it's still a really big deal and Longhorn fans everywhere have to hope that this is the spark that lights the fuel for other programs to follow suit.
A few more thoughts…
a. I fully expect Fritelli or Gribble to have a son on the 40 Acres in the next 25-30 years on the Longhorn basketball team. That would lead to the next generation of, "Did you know that his dad played with Jordan Spieth?" remarks.
b. Spieth arrived at Texas as the Kevin Durant of the UT golf program and he can leave the 40 Acres knowing that he delivered the goods in every way. Everyone will have a new favorite PGA golfer for the next quarter-century.
c. With the win, Fields joins the Championship club with Mack Brown, Augie Garrido and Eddie Reese … all have won NCAA team championships. Only Rick Barnes, Bubba Thornton and Michael Center have failed to join the club.
No. 2 - Scattershooting on the world of Longhorn football…
… Wow, and then there were 15. With the addition of Cibolo Steele safety Eric Huhn on Sunday afternoon, the 2013 recruiting class suddenly has one less open seat on the bus. Before we get into the long-range impact of today's news, let's talk about the new commitment. At 6-2, 205 pounds, Huhn has the look of an old-school SEC safety. He's a pretty good centerfielder in coverage and he's a downhill beast against the run. People will mistakenly say that athleticism is a question mark, but that's not really the case at all because he has a good size/speed/suddenness combination, but the questions that people have about him are really related to the type of athlete he really is more so than whether he is one at all. While he does a good job in coverage, there are questions about his ability to excel in college-level coverage schemes. Obviously, a number of schools aren't nearly as focused on his perceived weaknesses as much as they appreciate his strengths because his offer list is full of impressive programs and after seeing him up-close on Sunday, Duane Akina and Mack Brown were willing to join the fray.
… So, what does this mean on the defensive back front as a whole? It probably means that Maurice Smith, Cole Luke and Chevoski Collins aren't going to have room let in this class unless they hop on the train fast, and even fast might not be fast enough. It really just depends on what the coaches want to do and how much they value taking another defensive back in this class with so many talented players staring them in the fact for 2014. History suggests that they will eventually drift away from the others with offers. Everyone has had a chance to commit and understood the dynamics of the situation.
… The recruiting at defensive back this season has been one interesting tale to watch and I'm not sure I mean that as a compliment. My guess is that this is the last year Mack Brown lets Duane Akina take an extra two months to make decisions on offers because the whole plan might have been a bit of a disaster had Antwuan Davis not been a local kid. Unless they decide to take a third player and they land a commitment from one of those with open offers, they'll have missed on their second, third and fourth offer at the position before taking Huhn on Sunday.
… Lesson to be learned again today? Mack still places an incredible amount of value on attending his summer camps with the rest of that year's commitments. No matter the reasons, those other guys weren't there and weren't willing to say yes, which adds up to two turnoffs for Mack. Meanwhile, Huhn was there and was ready to say yes, two turn-ons for ultimate decision-maker in the program.
… There's not a lot of meat left on that 2013 recruiting bone. We're talking about possibly another skill guy on offense… possibly a tight end… possibly another athlete on defense… definitely need a defensive end or two. There should be no reason why the throttle isn't pressed all the way down on the 2014 class after this weekend.
… It sure sounds like Antwuan Davis and Ricky Seals-Jones really impressed today in every area. Those are two players that I can't wait to see in person in Atlanta for the Rivals Five-Star event later this month. I think both have a chance to take the next step in the rankings.
No. 3 - Thoughts on The Association (Western Conference Variety)…
This is fun, isn't it?
When the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder both advanced to the Western Conference Finals just a shade over two weeks ago, we all felt like the NBA had been given a gift of sorts with these two teams meeting up for a spot in the Finals, despite the fact that whatever pre-existing rivalry between the two teams was very limited.
After looking like a Spurs run away early in the week, we're suddenly back to square one with the series tied at 2-2 following a weekend that became a witness to Kevin Durant's rising maturity as a player. Suddenly, nothing that happened in the first four games of the series matters. Not Parker's explosion in game one. Not that stretch of basketball in game two that had us thinking the Spurs were ready to take on the Jordan Bulls. Not Thursday's beat-down. Not even Serge Ibaka's perfect night matters.
Nope, we're back to 0-0 in what is now a best-of-three series with the Spurs holding the ultimate ace up their sleeves … home-court advantage. Through four games, nothing seems as important as that.
Some randomness on Spurs/Thunder from the weekend…
… Kevin Durant is just a special talent and Saturday night was the type of virtuoso performance that we've come to expect from him when games are alive. Everyone will remember the 36 points and 16 straight for the Thunder that he scored in the fourth quarter, but the thing that stands out to me are the eight assists and the all-around game he's displaying on both sides of the floor each night. The Spurs have to hope that with a best-of-three series remaining that the biggest supernova in this series hasn't heated up to an uncontrollable level.
… We had an odd two games leading up to game five on Monday night. Of the six stars playing in this series, only Durant is playing at a special level. Tony Parker hasn't been Tony Parker since game one. Manu Ginobili was far from special in Oklahoma City with a combined 21 points in the two losses. Russell Westbrook was even worse with 17 combined points in the last two games and is averaging fewer than 16 points per game on 34-percent shooting in the series. James Harden has been ok, but not a difference-maker. Heck, even though Tim Duncan had a more than respectable 21 points and eight rebounds on Saturday, he was still outplayed by pretty much the entire Thunder front-court. Durant is going to be Durant, but the team that can get the most from its other stars is going to be the eventual victor in this series. It feels like a combination of slumping players is about to meet head-on Monday night.
… The point guard battle in this series just hasn't materialized and maybe, just maybe, we need to give each team's defense a lot of credit for representing kryptonite to each player. Take away the game-two performance by both players and you'll find Parker averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 turnovers on 40.1% shooting from the floor. Meanwhile, Westbrook is in a definite offensive funk, averaging only 11.3 points, 6.3 assists and 3.0 turnovers on 30.4% shooting from the floor.
… The thought going into this series was that San Antonio's front-court would dominate the Thunder in the paint, but the combination of Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins and Nick Collison was sensational when it returned home. That trio's combined 22-of-25 effort from the floor in game four was the difference in the game. The Spurs' bigs better wake up or else.
… The refs have mostly let these teams claw and scratch at each other for three quarters before calling tight games in the fourth quarter. The exception was game four. My guess is that they heavily impact the final games of this series.
… It has to be concerning to the Spurs that they shot 50% from the floor, hit 11 threes and had six guys in double-figures, but still lost. The offense is not the problem for the Spurs, even if the big three haven't been hitting on all cylinders together very much.
… Kawhi Leonard is a star in the making. How in the world did that dude fall to the 16th pick in the draft? The Rockets selected Marcus Morris one slot ahead of Leonard and he averaged 2.4 points in 17 games he actually played this season.
… The Stephen Jackson-for-Richard Jefferson swap before the deadline was one of the biggest swindles in NBA history when it comes to the kind of heart and swag you need in a player if a team is going to make a championship run. Pop needs to make sure this guy is always on this team.
… Speaking of Pop, I dare say he was outcoached the last two games. His hesitance to insert DeJuan Blair into the game until late in the third quarter in game four just didn't make any sense. It was his version of what Scott Brooks did with Ibaka in game one. I'd bet my house he gets his coaching revenge before this series is over. Hey, it's Pop (said like Han Solo in Star Wars).
… Brooks' decision to play the entire fourth quarter in game one without Ibaka on the floor for a single second really stands out as the worst coaching decision of this series thus far, despite the adjustments he made in the last two games for which he deserves a lot of credit. That decision might have cost them a game in this series and a 3-1 lead. How silly does his sitting on the bench seem in retrospect following his perfect night on Saturday?
… The three-ball kept the Spurs in the game on Saturday. They were a robust 11 of 23 from downtown. Overall, the Spurs have hit 41.4% (41 of 99) from downtown in this series. It seems like the Thunder are willing to live with the Spurs getting those shots because the looks continue to be really, really good. As well as they've been stroking it, I'm not sure they can stay within 10 of the Thunder in any of the remaining games if they go cold and have a substandard night. They are averaging 10 per game and they need those 10 every night out. The only chance to survive a poor shooting night from the three is to get to the free throw line a ton.
… Kendrick Perkins might have the cutest kid in the NBA . Hey, little man, I like pie as well.
… I'm still sticking with the Spurs in 7, but if it's a tie game with two minutes to go on Friday night, I'm changing my pick to the Thunder.
No. 4 - Thoughts on The Association (Eastern Conference Variety)…
It's not a thing of beauty, but my goodness… somehow… some way… we have an actual series following Sunday night's 93-91 win by the Celtics in overtime.
I don't know that I can completely explain what's happening in this series other than to say home teams rule the NBA. The Celtics are literally playing with the worst bench in the history of the NBA Conference Finals, unless you want to debate that Keyon Dooling being the only good player off the bench makes them better than someone.
Yet here we are. The series is tied at 2-2 and every game that is played in this series makes me think that the Heat are playing with fire. The Heat should have won this series in five games and it's going to go at least six… if they are lucky.
A few other thoughts…
… I have a real man-crush on Rajon Rondo. I love watching that guy play basketball. He's averaging 24.0/7.5/10.5 in this series.
… Say what you want about Kevin Garnett, but there was a time this year when he looked like glue factory material. Seriously, I couldn't tell you he had a higher vertical than Kendrick Perkins. So, to see him playing the way he's been playing in these playoffs is pretty stunning. That guy is a warrior and I wish we could have seen him take on LeBron in the playoffs in his prime.
… LeBron will live under the microscope for the next 48 hours for his failing to take/make the final shot in regulation, but he was pretty clutch when he knocked down a three to tie the game at 89-89 with 37 seconds left in the game. He just didn't have the magic on the last possession. He also committed seven turnovers and missed four of eight free throws.
… Dwyane Wade bothers me so much that I was bothered that he smiled after missing the shot, while LeBron looked like he was in agony.
… The officials had their dirty little hands all over this outcome. I hated some of the calls in game four, especially the ones that sent Paul Pierce and LeBron to the benches for good. There was a time when I thought Bill Kennedy might be on the take via Dan Gilbert. Run for cover the next time he's calling a big game.
No. 5 - MLB randomness…
… Highlight of the weekend: Hey, look ma! Another no-hitter! In what is sure to be a re-occurring headline this season, we had another no-hitter this weekend. Yet, this was no ordinary no-hitter. This was a Mets no-hitter, an event that had never previously transpired. The fact that it was Johan Santana made the event even more notable. At the end of the day, I've been raised to hate the Mets, but right on, even if baseball was progressive enough to have full replay, the no-hitter never happens. Whatever.
… CATCH OF THE WEEKEND: Thank You very much
… WORTH WATCHING: The Nationals look like the class of a division that can't get healthy, but I cannot fathom how they are going to handle Steven Strasburg in August and September. The team says they will limit his innings and shut him down at a certain threshold, but how can you take your foot off the gas in the team's first ever playoff run? When as the last time a legit Cy Young candidate was shut down for innings in a season?
… SIGN OF THE APOCOLYPSE: Justin Verlander has lost three straight.
… SHOCKING: I cannot believe I live in a world where R.A. Dickey is going to be an all-star and Cliff Lee has one fewer win than Chris Davis.
… DID YOU KNOW: Omar Quintanilla is making plays with the Mets
… ALBERT WATCH: (STILL UP) .235/.292/.394 (7 HR) (last week: .227/.271/.387)
… JONATHAN SINGLETON WATCH: .311/.417/.574 (last 10: .333/.422/.821)
No.6 - Make your plans to be in front of a TV for Father's Day …
Golf is so much fun when Tiger Woods is good and he was really, really good on Sunday.
Much to my delight, I tuned in to CBS just in time to see Tiger hit an improbable chip shot from the rough on 16 to begin his surge for career win No. 73. This one, his second of the year, was extra special because it tied him with Jack Nicklaus for second-place on the all-time wins list, just behind Sam Snead (82).
Oh, and he did it while the Golden Bear was standing by as the official host of the tournament. You combine that history with one of the best shots in the PGA this year and you had some serious made-for-TV drama for your mama.
Two weeks before the US Open, he turned in a special performance to come-from-behind for the win. If he hadn't been a roller coaster all season (In his 10 tournaments this year, he's placed 3rd, 15th, 17th, 2nd, WD, 1st, 40th, missed cut, 40th and 1st) I'd assume that he's primed for a win for another major, but I can't quite say that.
But, he sure looks close. The US Open suddenly looks like must-see stuff.
No. 7 - They said what…
A look at the 10 most memorable Tweets/sequence of Tweets from the last week on my timeline.
1. "The first billion is a helluva lot harder RT @Drake: The first million is the hardest."
@boonepickens (Boone Pickens throwing some randomly awesome and indefensible Twitter smack to the R&B crooner)
2. "DeLoss Dodds, master troll of the world, is at it again I see."
@DanWolken (national columnist from The Daily after Dodds remarked that A&M's presence the SEC gave the league a "sliver" of the state)
3. "Blame this on Romo.. #wealwaysdo"
@Matt_Barrie (Dallas NBC anchor after the Rangers fell behind 17-0 to Seattle on a night when Romo threw out the first pitch)
4. "I think it's adorable white kids still enter spelling bees."
@azizansari (actor)
5. The Chris Tucker, "Dayyyyyyyuuummmm" Division
Earlier this week, actor Dominic Monaghan was doing a Twitter chat when a fan asked him if he could help get fellow Lost star Matthew Fox on Twitter. That's when Monaghan decided to drop a few Twitter bombs that would likely inspire Brian McNight later in the week. Here's a look at him flat out putting Fox and anyone that wants some on blast.:
@omggbeccaa he beats women. No thanks
@omggbeccaa how do you know we ever did?you don't know either of us.he beats women.not isolated incidents.often.not interested.
@Fate815 @omggbeccaa an accusation is when you"claim" someone did something wrong.i know.but hey little fan girl maybe want to get slapped
@Fate815 @omggbeccaa around by him? Daddy issues? Blinded by the nice haircut? It's never okay. Maybe you have lower standards.
@Fate815 @omggbeccaa and it's very difficult to sue someone for speaking the truth. Have you received an education dear?
6. Abe Lincoln: True Blood Division
"I wish Abraham Lincoln had spent less time hunting vampires and more time training NBA refs."
"SPOILER ALERT: Lincoln gets nowhere with hunting these vampires for a couple years before he calls Grant and I to come in and DOMINATE "
7. The @ItsBMcKnight Flamethrower Division
Dominic Monaghan wasn't the only celeb that let loose on a fellow celeb this weekend, but I'm not sure Monaghan is quite the fire-starter that McKnight has proven to be. Just a few weeks ago, McKnight made news when he recorded "iFUrReadyToLearn" and this week we learned that he had written another song specifically for a porn site. When people took exception to such a respected singer selling his musical soul for the chance to make a song for … well … a porn site … he sent out a few Twitter grenades.
"as a business man I can't ignore the opportunities that r out there especially when it's all in fun."
"they asked me they appreciate creativity and are willing to patronize it."
"guess u thought I made music for fun and not for a living"
"integrity won't pay the mortgages I will ask all of u how many of u would do your job for no pay?"
If you thought that was enough, just wait because he was just warming up. Outraged at the outrage, McKnight dusted off his flamethrower for the rest of the entertainment world.
"Since everyone's so opinionated I'm taking suggestions on what I should do next I'm thinking rent a lambo and beat the shit outta my girl..."
"That's acceptable these days"
"Or maybe have sex with a 14 year old girl an film it that's acceptable these days"
"Or let the court system let me make 35 million before I do my 87 days in a private cell for domestic abuse that's acceptable these days."
If you're counting at home, I'm pretty sure that was Chris Brown, R. Kelly and Floyd Mayweather Jr. that he put on blast.
The woman-beater Chris Brown responded with some pretty weak drivel about his career being hot and McKnight's career needing some help, but all things considered he lost this exchange pretty badly. Meanwhile, Kelly hasn't responded and Mayweather can't … because he's in jail.
8. "if ever i get married, you try to dwayne wayne my sh t, someone will mash you out. weddings cost bread, jack."
@bomani_jones (SB national columnist on the subject of weddings)
9. "You know how many times tonight this game has made me yell: 'It's the Western Conference Finals!' - like it was The Catalina Wine Mixer?"
@SoonerScoop (OU Rivals site on Saturday night's Spurs/Thunder game)
10. "My son just walked the stage....Graduation...Class of 2012"
@orangebl00d (my best friend from high school. Damn, that just happened.)
No. 8 - Pop goes the culture because the culture goes pop.…
… Movie Trailer of the week: Jason Bourne was the tip of the iceberg…
… WTF Headline of the weekend: Kool-Aid Gun Fight Leads To Two Injuries In Detroit
… DECLARATION: Jennifer Nicole-Lee makes me want to work out..
… Twitpics are awesome I: On the set with Vanessa Hudgens.
… Twitpics are awesome II : Debbie Gibson in the house
… Twitpics are awesome III : Mrs. Swanepoel
… RUN DUDE, RUN: What is Tito Ortiz getting himself in to?.
… R.I.P Richard Dawson.
No. 9 -The List: Prince
If a man's music is a window into his soul, then all you need to know about me is that in 1984 a landmark moment occurred for me.
Purple Rain hit the theater and as an eight-year old youngster straight out of Waco, I went to see it by myself. From The Kid to Apollonia to Morris and Jerome, I was all-in. I remember walking into this little four-plex theater in Waco, I remember walking out and I remember being picked up by my mom. Everything just kind of changed for me that day for a lot of levels. Hell, if there was ever any doubt that I would be into women later in life, my reaction to seeing Apollonia skinny dipping in Lake Minnetonka ended any remaining debate.
Together with Thriller, there wasn't a more important album in my entire album collection as a kid that grew up collecting and listening to music from the womb. So, I've been looking forward to my Prince review for a while, but a few things happened that really helped amp this week up a notch or three for me.
Second, one of OB's all-time subscriber-turned-important person Bomani Jones wrote a fascinating article on the Price/MJ debate that has forever loomed since the early 1980s.
Bottom line… this has been a fun week of music. Just keep in mind that I'm a huge mark for the Purple Rain soundtrack. It's probably a top-fiver for me all-time.
Top 10 Prince Songs
9. Purple Rain
5. 1999
4. Kiss
Bonus Prince: After-Hours
10. Cream
7. Sexy MF
6. Bambi
5. Erotic City
4. Scandalous
3. Get Off
2. Do Me, Baby
Coming up this week: Undetermined
Previous Lists: 2-Pac, Beastie Boys, Biggie Smalls, Boyz II Men, Chuck BrownJeff Buckley, Cartoon themes, Eva Cassidy,Phil Collins, Sam Cooke, Joe Ely, Al Green, Guns N' Roses, Hall and Oats, HBO Shows, Whitney Houston, Kool and the Gang, Metallica, George Michael, Mo-Town, Bill Murray, Willie Nelson, Queen, Scarface, Sexiest Women of All-Time, Gary Stewart , George Strait, TV Themes, Stevie Ray Vaughan
No. 10 - And finally…
You never know how one moment in life might change your life, but when they occur it becomes nearly impossible to forget them.
One such moment occurred in the summer of 1989 when I visited my aunt and uncle in Philadelphia for a few weeks. For whatever reason, I was really into playing Trivial Pursuit that year and on one of those nights on the trip I found myself in a one-on-one game against my Aunt Helen.
For those that don't know, Aunt Helen is the wife of Uncle Ronny, who happens to be my mother's brother. Got it? She also just happens to be the East Coast connection that eventually led me to my Phillies and 76ers fandom. If my uncle had met and married anyone else after only a week when he was stationed in South Carolina during his Air Force years, everything about my sports fan DNA would have certainly changed.
Yet, our most important moment together occurred during this simple game of Trivial Pursuit and I can't even tell you who won the game. At some point in the middle of the game, I was asked the following history question … you know … the yellow slice of the pie:
"Who shot and killed Alexander Hamilton?"
Sheepishly, I failed to answer the question correctly and the response from my Aunt on this late night after a few beverages might have been consumed is one that has remained crystal clear for nearly 23 years.
"What in the hell are they teaching you down there in those Texas public schools?," she exclaimed. "This is why you can't send your kids to a public school anywhere. How do you not know the answer to that question?"
We both laughed and continued playing the game, but I have to admit that I was ashamed for not knowing that Aaron Burr was the answer to the question. Up until that moment, I had been a solid A/B student, but the next school year I challenged myself to get into AP courses because the regular classes I had been forever taking were too distracting with too many of my friends.
Once I was in AP courses, everything about my academic performance improved and eventually my academic profile was strong enough that I got into UT, which opened up every door I've entered professionally.
Along the way, Aaron Burr became a small obsession of mine, as I've read a half-dozen or so books about his life and rivalry with Hamilton. He's my favorite character in American history.
I bring all of this up because my Aunt Helen is likely going to pass away today at some point because of pancreatic cancer. A few months ago, she was seemingly fine, but the last few months have been painful to watch as the aggressiveness of the cancer left her immobilized and eventually just a shell of the person we all loved. It's an ugly, brutal experience.
My heart has ached for my Uncle Ronny and his entire side of the family. Watching him take care of his soul mate has created a lot of unspeakable situations. I mean … what can you say? It just breaks your heart.
But, I'm comforted by the fact that she lived her 69 years with us, there just isn't any question about that. And you can't underestimate the impact she's had on so many. Therefore, while the words haven't always come from my mouth, perhaps these from my fingertips will perform what I've wanted to pass along.
I love you, Aunt Helen. You will most certainly be missed.


text:
Networking Windows with Mac OS X
From Mac Guides
Be aware these instructions are quite outdated now, and will NOT work with OS X Snow Leopard! --Riverside 21:09, 13 March 2011 (EDT)
- This article or section is based on a forum post written by edesignuk.
Networking Windows (2000/XP/2003*) with Mac OS X (10.3/10.4)
Before you Begin...
Since Panther, Mac OS X comes with a pretty sophisticated network discovery tool that allows other computers and printers to become accessible with virtually no configuration whatsoever, particularly in an existing home or office environment where shares and printers have already been set up. Before following the rest of this guide, which may be quite technical for the novice, see if it's even necessary.
Remote Computers
- In the Finder, click on the Network icon in the upper left of a finder window
- Wait a few moments.
- You should see Workgroups or Computers begin to appear.
- Click on one of these, and it should ask for a username and password.
- If successful, the remote computer's share will be visible as a mounted volume
Remote Printers
- From the Print dialog, access the Printer->Bonjour Printers menu item
- A list of networked printers should appear. Select one and OS X will attempt to create a configuration for it
- If successful, you should be able to print to the remotely networked printer.
If the above simple approach did not work, it probably just means the network needs to be set up. Use the rest of this article as a guide to accomplish this task, which should only need to be done once.
Information you will need to know
- The IP Address of both your Mac and PC
- The workgroup the PC is in (Right click on My Computer and select Properties, then click the Computer Name tab)
System Configuration
It is important that the account you log in with on your XP system has a password set, if it does not you will not be able to login to your Windows share from OS X.
You need to put your Mac in the same workgroup as your Windows PC. To do this open "Directory Access" (Applications > Utilities > Directory Access). Click on the padlock in the bottom left corner to make changes; you will be prompted for your password. If "SMB" is not checked, then check it. Select "SMB" and hit the "Configure…" button. Now enter the name of your Windows workgroup. In my case the name is "AD".
Setting up the PC to share files
You need to create and share a folder on your PC that you will then access from your Mac. To do this create a folder (or select and existing one) right click on it from Windows Explorer and select "Properties". Select the "Sharing" tab and share out the folder. I'd recommend you use a one word name for the share. For example "mac", not "Apple Mac Share", it just narrows the risk of complications.
Setting up the Mac to share files
Open "System Preferences" (Applications > System Preferences). Go to "Sharing" under "Internet & Network", and check "Windows Sharing", and if it doesn't start by itself, click "Start". This will share out your entire home folder.
If you're running Tiger (10.4), you will also need to click the "Accounts" button and check the box next to your account name so that OS X knows to share out your particular home folder.
Accessing your Mac from your PC
Click "Start > Run" and enter "\\192.168.1.2\edesignuk", replacing the IP address with the IP address of your Mac, and "edesignuk" with the short user name of your account in OS X. When asked to authenticate enter your Mac accounts short user name and password. All being well you should now be able to see you entire home folder on your OS X system. You can also map this share like you would any other Windows network share so that it is accessible from a drive letter.
Using WinSCP
In some cases it can be difficult to access your Mac directly from your PC. If instead you enable Remote Login on your Mac, in "Sharing" under "Internet & Network" then you can use WinSCP to access your Mac from your PC by typing in the IP address and username/password as before.
Accessing your PC from your Mac
To mount a Windows share on your Mac, click on your desktop so that Finder is the active application, from the Finder menu go to "Go > Connect to Server". In the "Server Address" field enter "smb://192.168.1.3/mac", replacing the IP address with the IP address of your PC, and "mac" with the name of the Windows share you created earlier.
When asked to authenticate enter the name of your PC in "Workgroup/Domain" (Unless your PC is part of a domain and your PC account is held on a domain controller, in which case enter the domain that you normally log on to Windows with). For "Username" and "Password" enter the username and password which you use to log on to your Windows machine with. Click ok and your shared folder should be mounted as a network drive on your desktop.
Windows Server 2003 Authentication
By default Windows Server 2003 will try to encrypt everything sent to and from it. With this enabled you will not be able to log in to the share from your Mac.
To fix this there are a couple of options.
Case 1, your server is nothing more than a regular file server. In this case open up regedit (Start > Run > "regedit" {return}), and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ LanManServer \ Parameter \ RequireSecuritySignature, and set it's value to "0".
Case 2, your server is also a Domain Controller. In which case you need to open the DC's Security Policy (Administrative Tools > Domain Controller Security Policy). Navigate to Local Policies > Security Options, and disable "Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)" & "Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)". Reboot your sever, and you should be good to go.
A good resource for connecting Macs and Windows machines on a network

subset: commoncrawl


text: Studying this week's Sabbath School lesson, on the humility of the wise, reminded me of a conversation I had, during fellowship dinner in a church I spoke in. A mother told me she was always pushing her daughter to do her best, and win awards and honor roll certificates. She would brag about how wonderful … [Click to read more …]


text:
William M. Sherzer eBooks
eBooks found: 1
The Spanish Literary Generation of 1968: José María Guelbenzu, Lourdes Ortiz, and Ana María Moix
William M. Sherzer
University Press of America, May 2012
Format: ePub
eBookMall is a recognized leader in eBooks. eBook downloads in PDF and ePub formats.
Choose from 600,000+ eBooks and get a Free eBook download now!
Copyright © 2000-2017 eBookMall.com This website is subject to copyright laws and may be covered by other intellectual property.
All rights reserved.


text:
Cookham - PHOTOGRAPHER COMMENT
Hand-held virtual tour panorama showing the highstreet in Cookham. This is a pretty traditional market town and the panorama was taken during a country walk in the area in April 2012.
Cookham - FURTHER INFORMATION
Cookham - Cookham visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Cookham' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Berkshire.
The ancient village of Cookham lies tucked away next to the River Thames in the north-east corner of Berkshire about 3.5 miles north of Maidenhead. This area has been inhabited for thousands of years and one of the larges prehistoric, stone axe heads was found in Furze Platt nearby. Other prehistoric burial mounds can still be seen in Cock Marsh.
Cookham is recorded in the Doomsday Book as Cocheham. The oldest parts of the current church date from the 12th century, though remains of the earliest church here dates from the 8th century. During the Middle Ages much of the area was owned by Cirencester Abbey and an ancient Tarry Stone marking the land boundary can still be seen on the walls of Dower House.
Much of the open areas around Cookham were donated to the National Trust in 1937 following a local campaign to preserve them. This has meant that encroachment and building on spaces like Widbrook, Cockmarsh, Winter Hill, Cookham Dean Commons, Pinkneys Green Common and Maidenhead Thicket have been prevented leaving Cookham with a very rural and relaxed feel.
Possibly partly because of this, property in the area is highly sort after and very expensive. The area actually contains three villages, Cookham being the oldest. Just west of this lies Cookham Rise which grew up around Cookham Railway Station. Further east again is Cookham Dean, the most rural of the three.
Cookham - Travel and Tourist AttractionsCookham is a relaxing country town around which are the following attractions:
Train: Cookham Station with a change at Maidenhead for services to London Paddington.
Road: Cookham is 35 miles west of London on the M4, A4 and A4094. It is about 35 miles southeast of Oxford on the M40 and A4094 and 4 miles north of Maidenhead.


text:
CHIPPENHAM captain Lee Ward was pleased his side managed to hold their nerve against the elements and pick up a vital victory in the Glos/Wilts Division last weekend.
Ward's men, who currently sit in the bottom two, had to endure multiple stoppages and a match reduced all the way to 25 overs by the wet weather but managed to notch up a four-wicket win at Westbury, who are now just nine points ahead of Chippenham in eighth place.
Ward paid tribute to an important win for his team and is hoping that last Saturday's result can help lift Chippenham away from the relegation zone.
"We were really happy to get the win and if we can carry on approaching games in that way, then we should be able to get to where we think we should be in the table," said the Chippenham skipper.
"Westbury are a good side with strong players and I think they probably think they should be higher than they are too.
"We knew it was going to be an on/off game but we really wanted to make sure that we got it in and we're glad that we did because we came so close to the point where it would have had to be abandoned."
Tom Cullen and Ben Whiting both hit 33 for Westbury, who were put in to bat first by Chippenham, with George Reed taking 2-22 as the home side posted 124-7.
Ward's side lost their first two wickets for just five runs but Arran Merryweather (30) helped steady the ship, with Chippenham eventually reaching 125-6 in the 23rd over.
Elsewhere, Niel Bredenkamp had weighed in with a knock of 73 as Biddestone stood at 162-6 against Chipping Sodbury but Jamie Mitchell's men were denied the chance to go for a win as the clash was abandoned after 37 overs.
Corsham skipper Pete Dennett was delighted that his side refused to take their foot off the gas against Bristol last weekend as they notched up a hat-trick of Premier One wins.
Fresh from victories over reigning champions Bath and fellow giants Frocester in their last two outings, the Station Road men made it three from three as they triumphed by 35 runs at Bristol.
"I can't remember a time at Corsham where we've won three Premier Division games in a row, so it's a good achievement," said Dennett.
"We had a few conversations before the game about the fact that the wins against Bath and Frocester wouldn't mean anything if we didn't beat Bristol. We wanted to prove that they weren't a fluke and I think we did that.
"In the last few weeks, we've brought some intensity to the way that we prepare for games and I think that it's helped us.
"Our target is to get into the top four and we've got more of a chance of doing that now – if we beat Bridgwater this weekend, it'll be an interesting league table."
Wiltshire captain Mike Coles top-scored for Corsham, who were put in to bat first, with a knock of 72 whilst Ashur Morrison also chipped in with 68 as the visitors posted 230-6 after a rain-reduced 46 overs.
Tom Foley and Paul Robbins then both took two wickets apiece to hamper Bristol's run chase, with the home side falling short as they could only make 195-9.
Brad Dawson lamented Goatacre's shambolic batting display after his side were comprehensively beaten by Cheltenham in Premier Two.
The hosts capitulated in bizarre fashion at Goatacre Lane, with nine players caught out, including six in the inner ring of fielders, as they limped to 148 all out in 25 overs.
Dawson was dismayed by his side's downfall, particularly given the spectacular early platform they were given by opener Jack Haines, who spanked a barely believable 48 from 16 balls to help Goatacre to 63-1 inside four overs.
Dawson said: "It was ridiculous.
"We were 50-0 off three overs and Jack was 40-odd. He does what he normally does and gets out in the 40s.
"Ed (Wilkins) and Joe Tillyer were the only genuine wickets, they nicked off behind, and the rest of us were all caught. Six of us were caught in the ring and that's pretty bad considering we were bowled out in 25 overs.
"It's pretty embarrassing really.
"I spoke to their lads after the game and they said they couldn't believe it. Both teams were absolutely atrocious in the first innings. They bowled awfully and we batted even worse."
After opener Haines was dismissed, Giorgio Rigali (19) grabbed Goatacre's next-highest total, with Cheltenham's Liam Walker ending the afternoon with figures of 4-34.
Sam Didcote, Matt Jennings and Harry Arthur all also claimed two wickets apiece as the hosts crumbled.
At one stage, Dawson's men threatened to spark a comeback as they had their opponents at 39-3 but a measured 57 from Stephen Kelly and knocks of 24 from Stuart Houghton and Jennings saw Cheltenham home to 151-5 midway through the 30th over.
Elsewhere, Potterne's trip to Thornbury was rained off.
Marlborough captain Tom Norris reckons a spot of good fortune has launched his side back into the mix-up at the top of the Wiltshire Division.
Norris's men not only bounced back from their disappointing defeat at the hands of Nationwide House with victory over title-chasers Marshfield last weekend but also saw league leaders Great Bedwyn suffer an abandonment and third-placed Burbage & Easton Royal slip to a crushing defeat at Purton.
The Marlborough skipper thinks his team's chances of improving on last season's third-placed finish have been handed a boost and was particularly impressed with the villagers' bowling display.
"Everything went for us last weekend – getting near the top of the table wasn't looking so likely but now we've got much more of a chance," said Norris.
"Last week, we were beaten by the better team and deserved to lose. But the guys have gone away, worked hard in training, and come back looking like different players.
"Our bowling was brilliant. We only had one leg bye and one wide and if you compare that to Marshfield's extras (41), that proves how good it was.
"At the start of the season, we said that we wanted to try and improve on our third-placed finish last year. It's all about clichés though and I keep telling the boys not to get carried away."
Nick Crabbe starred with a knock of 85 for Marlborough, who posted a hearty 230-7 from their reduced 47 overs before Ben Head (3-27) and George Fox (3-29) turned the screw on Marshfield.
Dave Jenkins (47 not out) and Russell Lodge (42) did their best to hit back but the visitors were skittled for 143 in the 39th over.
Leaders Great Bedwyn had racked up 169-4 before their game at Trowbridge was abandoned just three overs into their hosts' innings whilst Burbage & Easton Royal went down by eight wickets at Purton.
Adam Lavis (24) and Sourish Mukherjhee (13) were the only Burbage batsmen to reach double figures as they were all out for just 84 midway through the 29th over before Aakarshit Gomel (59) eased the home side to 85-2 in little over 13 overs.
Meanwhile, Devizes have slipped to the bottom of the table after suffering a nine-wicket humbling at the hands of Calne.
Glen Robinson (4-22) and Julian Kearney (3-33) did the damage as Joe Wookey's men were skittled for 117 early in the 34th over before Thomas Richards (50 not out) and Jordan Butler (47) helped Dan Knight's Calne side to 118-1 and their third win of the season midway through the 21st over.
Potterne's unbeaten Glos/Wilts 2nd XI campaign rolled on last weekend as the villagers cruised past county rivals Trowbridge at the Grove.
The home side bowled first after winning the toss and Jamie Hayes (4-18) and Josh Hodder (4-16) put Trowbridge through the wringer, with the visitors' Craig Brennan (39) unable to prevent his side being skittled for 111 early in the 26th over.
Paul Clark (43 not out), Jordan Rose (33) and Jamie Hayes (24 not out) then helped Potterne ease to 114-1 and their seventh win of the season in less than 14 overs.
Rahul Dyani took 3-30 as Marlborough won at Chippenham by seven wickets, with the hosts posting 151-9 before Marlborough reached 90-3 in 18 overs after being set a rain-reduced target of 88 from 25 overs.
Will Wales hit 71 as Corsham remained in the hunt in the Premier One 2nd XI division with an 83-run victory at home to Bristol.
Bristol's Mike Wilmott took 4-34 but Corsham put a healthy 234-7 on the board, thanks to Wales' knock and 47 from Tom Shaw.
The home side's bowling attack then piled the pressure on visitors Bristol, who fell well short as they were dismissed for 151 midway through the 30th over.
Goatacre moved top of the Premier Two 2nd XI thanks to a 34-run win at Cheltenham.
Stephen Baker (44), Alan Griffin (38) and Chris Chapman (31) put runs on the board for the villagers but three wickets from Owen Morris and Ben Ashmore saw Goatacre skittled for 197 in the 36th over.
But 4-26 from Dan Wiseman put the brakes on Cheltenham, who were dismissed for 163 in the 35th over.
Marshfield are the new leaders of the Wiltshire Division 2nd XI after they took advantage of their rivals' cancellations with a six-wicket win over Westbury.
Graham Tanner (3-28) and Oscar Vellacott (3-21) were both amongst the wickets as Westbury were put under the cosh and eventually dismissed for 178 in the 45th over.
Wayne Pascall then came to the fore and hit a dominant 107 to lead his side to 181-4 early in the 31st over.
Elsewhere, Marshfield's title rivals Winsley lost by 15 runs at the hands of Nationwide House.
Matthew Hyde (53) helped Nationwide post 209-8 from a reduced 39 overs before Winsley fell short of their target as they were shackled to just 194-9.


text:
Officials: US to send 130 more advisers to Iraq
Happy Valley Heretic Orem, UTAug. 14, 2014 10:53 a.m.
Mountanman said: "Obama has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the war against terrorists. "
That's right "Mission Accomplished" I forgot that Bush and his merry looters finished this up clean and simple.
@Sfan doing what? Obama hasn't started any more wars, much to the rights dismay, and their # one supporter the Military Industrial Complex which has profited obscenely on the Iraq war of aggression.
MM said: "Liberals know the cost of everything about war but the value of NOTHING as we are seeing!"
So when did you serve, since you know the actual cost of war? Yeah, that's what I thought.
What in Tucket? said: Would you prefer an Islamic State and what that means in the future or would helping Iraq and the Kurds with weapons and supplies be a good investment.
Awe yes more money for the above mentioned supporters of war, endless war is great for profit.
Got news for ya, It isn't going to end in a Democratic or Republic Christian Nation, no matter what your radio says.
JWB Kaysville, UTAug. 14, 2014 7:26 a.m.
Having been in Vietnam and seeing how we went from Advisers to more involvement in President Kennedy's and Johnson's time and processes, this sounds very similar to their thought processes of the time. President Obama's idol is one of those Presidents. The way we left Iraq was a Hollywood type of production not departing with a plan. These people have been fighting for 1000's of years, even within families and sacred religious based wars. DNA cannot change overnight and even Abraham was told to avoid some of that environment for the protection of his own family, even though there were some familial ties.
We didn't win in Vietnam and our President at the time was a disgrace to our country with his integrity and moral issues as he departed the scene. His replacement wasn't completely ready for that assignment and gave rise to President Carter's inept Department of State for 4 years when Iran grabbed our people as hostages. The similar trend of Vietnam and now Iraq are coming to light. Our country should be run as a nation and not political parties having one big party not be on the golf course campaigning.
What in Tucket? Provo, UTAug. 13, 2014 4:43 p.m.
Would you prefer an Islamic State and what that means in the future or would helping Iraq and the Kurds with weapons and supplies be a good investment. I think the Chinese and Russians helped Viet Nam and it worked and they sent no troops. In the meantime who is supplying the Islamic State. It doesn't seem to be Russia or Iran and it isn't us so who is it?
SCfan clearfield, UTAug. 13, 2014 4:19 p.m.
A Guy With A Brain
Just read Happy Valley Heretic to see how the left is going to handle the fact that their guy Obama is doing this. It is going to be the same old song of "Blame it all on the right wing and Bush". Funny thing is, Obama continues to say he will not send in ground troups. "Advisors". If one is old enough to remember how Vietnam got started, it began with Presidents Kennedy/Johnson sending in advisors. And what if some of the thousand Americans there are either captured or killed? Will Obama run from the fight as if it was Mogodishu Somalia (Blackhawk Down) or will he engage? Either way, Obama will be in a situation that he and his supporters believed would never happen. In other words, he will be in Bushs' position of having to take the fight to the enemy, or run for the isolationist hills and play ostrich. Anyone who aspires to be President should realize that virtually every President has had to employ the military in hostle actions. Even though they likely did not want too. That is part of the job description.
A Guy With A Brain Enid, OKAug. 13, 2014 3:29 p.m.
Why is that when Bush sent military advisors to foreign countries there was instantaneous outrage from the left and yet....
when Obama sends military forces there is applause from the left.
Why is that?
That is an honest question and deserves an honest answer.
Any Obama-fan want to try and answer that?
Mountanman Hayden, IDAug. 13, 2014 9:51 a.m.
Obama has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the war against terrorists. There are more terrorists and jihadists today than ever and they are stronger and more effective, thanks to B.O. Liberals know the cost of everything about war but the value of NOTHING as we are seeing! Wait until these jihadist knock down their doors which not only have they vowed to do but are more able to do it than ever before. When (not if) they hit us again, remember Obama!
Happy Valley Heretic Orem, UTAug. 13, 2014 8:52 a.m.
Why don't they send some of those folks who were advising us to get into this quagmire, like cheney, rummy (I don't know where a trillion dollars are) or even Bush who could be counted on to mention 911 and Iraq together, even if he was aloof about any actual connections.
Yeah, I think they should be over there, maybe we could enlist those radio guys who talk tough but have never fought for their country, they can sell fear and propaganda that would make goebbels proud.


text:
Fanz United, LLC
Membership buying club for sports enthusiasts; membership buying club providing members with instant rewards and with the ability to purchase the products and services of retail partners at discounted prices; promoting the goods and services of sponsors to associate their goods and services with athletes, sporting events, sports-centric content and rewards and incentive programs; administering a discount program allowing participants to receiv...
Perfect for these industries
Words that describe this mark
This is a brand page for the MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark by Fanz United, LLC
in Henderson, NV, 89014.
Write a review about a product or service associated with this MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark.
Or, contact the owner Fanz United, LLC of the MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark by filing a request to communicate with
the Legal Correspondent for licensing, use, and/or questions related to the MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark.
On Friday, April 08, 2016, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for
MEMBERSHIP IS POWER by
Fanz United, LLC, Henderson, NV 89014.
The USPTO has given the MEMBERSHIP IS POWER
trademark serial number of 86969849.
The current federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE.
The correspondent listed for MEMBERSHIP IS POWER is
TODD E. ZENGER of
The MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark is filed in the category of
Advertising, Business & Retail Services
The description provided to the USPTO for MEMBERSHIP IS POWER
is Membership buying club for sports enthusiasts; membership buying club providing members with instant rewards and with the ability to purchase the products and services of retail partners at discounted prices; promoting the goods and services of sponsors to associate their goods and services with athletes, sporting events, sports-centric content and rewards and incentive programs; administering a discount program allowing participants to receive discounts at point-of-sale purchases by using a membership card; membership services permitting members to participate in rewards incentive programs allowing members to purchase goods and services of others at discounted prices; membership services promoting sports related events, teams and players; advertising and marketing services provided through indirect methods of marketing communications including social media, Internet search engines, Internet marketing, mobile applications, links to websites to promote the brands, goods and services of others; online club buying services for members of the club; providing programs and application services to permit members of buying clubs to interact with each other and with retail partners of discounted goods and services; membership club providing members event ticket purchase and resale, fantasy sports, sports news and scores, sports-centric social media feeds, social networking, various E-gaming contests and free-to-play sports wagering; membership club services to administer contests to win tickets and travel for sporting events; providing apps for mobile devices which function as membership cards; providing mobile apps for geo-located listings of retail partners offering discounts to members of buying club; administering a reward program for members of a buying club to purchase and redeem merchandise, enter contests for cash and other prizes, attend sporting events.
The USPTO makes this data available for search by the public so that individuals can locate ownership information for intellectual property, much the same way a county might make real estate property ownership information available.
Since our website is synchronized with the USPTO data, we recommend making any data changes with the USPTO directly. Our website will auto-update when the USPTO data is updated.
You may also contact Trademarkia to make a request for the removal of your personally identifiable information or trademark data. Such requests must be made in writing and will be subject to verification of ownership. This policy allows verified trademark owners to specify: (A) that their identifiable information be masked, or (B) that their trademark pages permanently deleted from Trademarkia.com.
Requests may be made directly to email@example.com and every effort will be made to honor them within 48 hours.
Click here for further details.
Use in Commerce Trademark - Applicant has provided proof of use of this mark in commerce to USPTO.
Trademarkia is the largest search engine for U.S. trademarks. Each month hundreds of trademarks around the world are filed by licensed attorneys in the LegalForce/Trademarkia network! You can register your trademark in 170+ countries in the world through LegalForce Network.
LegalForce Network can help you incorporate a business around your MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark in less than 5 minutes. Trademarkia makes the process easy and convenient, so start now!
Trademarkia.com is a free search engine of publicly available government records. Trademarkia.com is not a law firm and does not represent owners & correspondents listed on this page.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee protect your valuable brand now.
Keep track of how your trademark is being used. Available in the United States and in more than 176 countries. Round-the-clock monitoring. Monthly report on potential infringement.
is a correspondent of MEMBERSHIP IS POWER trademark.
You can request for Extension of Time to Oppose this mark or Oppose it now.
Status Update Alerts are email updates of the latest trademark status change. Please make sure you provide the correct email.
Please Rate and Review for MEMBERSHIP IS POWER


text:
LittleSnowflake's review of Redken Hair Cleansing Cream
217 reviews
86% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
INGREDIENTSWater (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, PPG 5 Ceteth 20, Fragrance, Pentasodium Pentetate, Limonene, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Stearic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Amino Methyl Propanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Wheat Amino Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is the 1st clarifying shampoo ive used that doesnt make your hair feel stripped, 'squeeky' & a bit parched.
Normally clarifying poos seem too harsh & make my hair feel like it's been washed in Fairy Liquid, but Redken Cleansing Creme manages to feel gentle & nurturing on the hair, yet still really effective at removing buildup.
After using this my feels super-clean and totally free of buildup, whilst still retaining some moisture, softness and shine.
I'm not keen on spending so much on a shampoo, but untill i find a cheaper alternative that works as well as Cleansing Creme (which seems doubtful!) i'll keep buying for sure.
Read all 217 reviews of Hair Cleansing Cream
Popular Shampoos
446 Reviews
81 Reviews
165 Reviews
409 Reviews
360 Reviews
753 Reviews


text:
Paula Abdul Plastic Surgery Pictures
Long before Paula Abdul was hittin' the bottle and acting a fool all up on national TV, the 'Straight Up' songstress was paying visits to her local plastic surgeon to pretty up her nose. And it seems she's been back in recent years to get some of that magic botulism (aka Botox) injected into her face.
Some believe Abdul has also had some work done on her brow area — you know, just to get that naturally occurring "deer in headlights" look that so many women long for.
Either way, Paula's plastic surgery saga has been a tasteful story to date, though we can't say the same for her reality TV show judging career (which, unfortunately, is actually a way to pay the bills for some these days). She's avoided looking like her face has been molded by a kindergartner in art class, to which we give her major kudos. Bravo, Paula!
Now, keep your thoughts coherent, get out there and find the next biggest star on 'Bulgarian Idol!'


text:
Today's Note
Navkar Mantra Animated Video
Micchami Dukkadam
On the occasion of Paryushana Parva and Das Lakshan Parva, we sincerely request for forgiveness if we may have hurt your feelings by thoughts, words or actions, knowingly or unknowingly.
Micchami Dukkadam
Ahimsa Yatra 2017:
2017.09 Acharya Mahashraman Kolkata Chaturmas
2017.08 Acharya Mahashraman Kolkata Chaturmas
Maha Mastakabhisheka
Shravana Belagola
Jainism! (The World's Most Peaceful Religion)
Direction Ahimsa:
Spiritual Reality - The Journey Within (Power of Meditation)
From our Bookshop
Microcosmology: Atom In Jain Philosophy & Modern Science
by J.S. Zaveri / Muni Mahendra Kumar
€ 4.49


text:
Lakshma Reddy slams media; ANMs protest - HMTv
Mon, Aug 29, 2016, 12:51 PM
Telangana minister Lakshma Reddy flayed mediamen, who reached his residence, to record the agitation by scores of Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives (ANMs), demanding better facilities. A number of ANMs began protesting for better wages and facilities at the minister's house at Manikonda of Rajendranagar mandal in Rangareddy district. As mediamen went along, the minister fumed at them, questioning their presence there.


text:
Last night, after our Real Housewives of Miami had taken their final bows and faded to black, I briefly considered whether or not it would be possible for me to replace my weekly recap with a video of me running them all down with a tank. Because of the logistical issues inherent in securing a tank and rounding up our gaggle of SoFla broads in approximately 12 hours' time, I wasn't about to make that happen, but I hope that you appreciate the sentiment.
Instead, we'll have a plain ol' recap of the show's season (and hopefully series) finale, which was the length of a feature-length film and spanned enough parties and petty tiffs that it likely would have taken up three or four episodes in regular Real Housewives time. In that sense, I guess we can thank Bravo for keeping things mercifully brief.
We started with Marysol and Mama Elsa, who was wandering around her daughter's house, disoriented and carrying a Balenciaga clutch and wearing socks with heels. Mama Elsa as style icon? Someone needs to start a Tumblr about that. Ostensibly, the scene was about Marysol's brand new marriage and her struggles with balance and the pressure to get pregnant, but all I could think about was how Mama Elsa picked out her outfit specially for filming and strode into that scene like she was facing her adoring public on a red carpet. If nothing else, I appreciate the existence of Real Housewives of Miami just because it brought Mama Elsa to the broader pop culture consciousness, something that sorely needed to happen.
We visited Larsa next, who called up a gaggle of girlfriends, including Cristy, Alexia and Lea (but NOT Adriana), to go to a shopping party. Adriana showed up anyway, probably because the producers told her to. While Larsa and Adriana were having some stern word with each other, Cristy took the opportunity to complain about Lea and how she's not from Miami and no one knows her beyond being Roy Black's wife, although she didn't explain how that was any worse than being known as an NBA player's ex-wife. All of the other ladies insist that Lea runs Miami, and they don't laugh when they say it. Instead, they seem sort of vaguely terrified, so methinks that Cristy is so utterly intimidated by her that she doesn't know what else to do but pretend like she doesn't want her approval. But she does! Oh, does she.
Cristy continued her complaints when Adriana modeled a swimsuit at the shopping party. Adriana wasn't the first person to do it and she looked objectively great in the reasonably demure one-piece that she chose, but that didn't matter. When Cristy has a grudge, objective reality doesn't doesn't exist. Actually, reality never matters to Cristy. The only thing that matters to Cristy is Cristy, and I bet she's utterly delighted that I've said her name five times in this paragraph. Cristy. There's six! She must be feeling nearly orgasmic at all the attention.
The next thing we knew, Adriana and her boyfriend were checking into a resort together for a romantic weekend of sucking face by the pool and wiping mud treatments on each other. Adriana chose that delicate moment to bring up her son and their hypothetical wedding, and Frederic agreed to both adopt her son and set a date for their nuptials. He might have just said those things so that they could get in the hot tub and the cameras would fade to black; I wouldn't put it past him.
In a later scene, we saw Adriana emerge in pink lingerie and a g-string and smash her boobs up against a glass door like a bug who had just hit a windshield (the butt-smooshing was somewhat more successful), which may in fact be the crassest thing I've ever seen on Real Housewives. And if it is, that's kind of an accomplishment in its own right, no matter how much I didn't want to see it. She gave Frederic a bit of a half-hearted lap dance and then hauled him into the next room, and she didn't even make him promise to pay all of her son's school tuition before she did it. Charitable of her.
Elsewhere, Marysol got together with Philippe to plan her cooking party, which would be the last of the season (except for the extra one that Lea tacked on the end of this episode). Instead of hiring a chef or buying out a restaurant like the other housewives, she asked Philippe to cook and she used a friend's event space to hold the dinner. She didn't just invite the other cast members, though; Marysol also had Mama Elsa come and visit. She was toting no less than an Hermes Kelly in vert anis ostrich, just in case you weren't aware that she is fabulous. And if you weren't aware, where have you been for the past month and a half?
Someone had the great idea to tell Larsa that Mama Elsa is a psychic, and being a shit-stirrer by nature, Larsa couldn't resist declaring that she doesn't believe in such things and then asking for a reading. Because Mama Elsa is a boss (and don't you forget it), she waltzed over to Larsa in her floor-length caftan and completely blew up her spot. Mama Elsa told Larsa that she's worried about men, and Larsa did the whole nervous-laugh, avert-my-eyes thing that people do when things hit a little too close to home. She tried to pawn off the prediction as part of her concern for her sons, but Elsa insisted that she wasn't talking about a child.
Larsa must have been relieved when it was time for the cooking lesson, but everyone else was a little irritated. Instead of actually cooking something, Philippe took the opportunity to promote some sort of food company that he's launching where you can boil stuff in bags. And that's exactly what he did – threw a bunch of bags of pre-cooking salmon in boiling water and then arranged them on a tray with some parsley. It made Cristy's crockpot chef look positively gourmet by comparison.
When they all sat down for dinner, Elsa did some mini-readings for everyone else. She said that Lea has no problems, Alexia is more mature than she looks and that Adriana needs a man. Maybe more than one. Larsa pushed for even more information, all the while saying that she didn't believe in psychics or that Mama Elsa could possibly know anything about her, and then she lost her mind when Elsa said that she would be poor in ten years and that this wouldn't be her last marriage. Whoever sat Elsa and Larsa next to each other was brilliant, because the more Larsa pushed Elsa, the more Elsa let everything out, and the more of a sputtering, panicking mess Larsa became.
After Larsa made a totally mean-spirited and off-topic jab about the number of times Elsa had been married, Elsa tried to move on and talk about the other ladies, including telling Cristy that her divorce was her own damn fault (a piece of information which Cristy, in all improbability, took like a total grown-up), but Larsa just couldn't quit. She blamed Marysol for not telling her mother to stop talking, but Larsa did most of the jabbering during the dinner party. Which is not only indicative that Mama Elsa was probably righter than she was wrong, but is also incredibly ironic when you consider how much Larsa whined and pouted when Adriana "ruined" her dinner party last week.
We got a bit of a break from the drama while Alexia took her son Peter to see an agent at Next Model Management, which is a totally legit agency that actually represents plenty of famous models. They had a bit of a creepy discussion about Peter being ready to take off his shirt at all times (and when he did finally disrobe, it made me feel like a dirty old woman), but Peter got signed to a two-year contract despite feeling fat. And really, he does seem to have the look to get some work, particularly in a smaller market like Miami.
After that small respite, right back to the drama we went. Larsa and Cristy got together to eat grapes poolside and make fun of Marysol's mom again, saying that she could never meet Scotty because he's not used to being around ugly people and he'd have nightmares. They went on to discuss that Cristy was hiding from her kids at Larsa's house and Larsa encouraged her to give away all of her kids' dogs, and that should probably tell you all you need to know about those two.
In another part of Miami, Adriana and Frederic went out on Frederic's boat and we all learned a lot more than we ever wanted to about Adriana's bikini waxing habits. I found myself wishing that the boat would suddenly jerk to the side and they'd both fall off, but that didn't happen. They threw down the anchor and had a picnic on the shore, at which point Adriana again wanted to discuss marriage and convinced Frederic to agree by slowly untying her bathing suit. Let's all hope that that's the end of the story line and that we don't ever have to see that much of a Real Housewive's crotch ever, ever again. All of Adriana and Frederic's scenes in this episode made me yearn for the relative demureness of Tamra in the bathtub.
Our next get-together was a lot less skeevy. Alexia threw a high school graduation dinner for her son and got all weepy while reading him a letter about the trials and tribulations of raising him, including a shoulder injury that Alexia seemed to have mistaken for a devastating paralysis or a bout of Ebola or something. Methinks that if this god-forsaken show gets renewed, Alexia might be booted from the cast. She's not nearly as dramatic as the other ladies, and she didn't even manage to get herself involved in one interesting spat all season.
At some other party that Lea was throwing to close out the season, Larsa showed up and immediately started roasting Marysol about her mother, but nothing interesting came of it. (And really, couldn't every sentence I've written about this show end that way?) Pretty soon it was time to get in a car and go to the secret party location, which was…a farm. All of the housewives had shown up in stilettos and cocktail dresses to traipse through fields on the way to their lunch, and they were all annoyed that Lea hadn't given them any advance warning about the particulars of the setting. I wanted to think that Lea's little prank was funny, and it sort of was, but mostly it was just kind of annoying and distasteful. Kind of like our housewives.
When they finally got there, after a two-hour limo ride and a bit of a hike, Michelle Bernstein (Top Chef crossover!) was there to…help them pick flowers? And mix them up in a bowl with some greens. And…that was the meal, as well as Prank Part Deux. Sure, I would have been irritated too, but all of the ladies managed to grin and bear it. Well, except for Larsa, who acted like a freakin' toddler toward everyone, including the people who had been gracious enough to host them and didn't have anything to do with all the inane housewifery on display. And then she told Marysol that her mom was a bitch, but the only bitch I could see in that scene was Larsa. Well, Cristy was there too, but she mostly behaved herself and had a good sense of humor about the prank. For once.
The best part of the entire episode was the "where are they now" bit, not only because it meant that the whole awful ordeal was over, but also because it revealed that none of our ladies are up to anything at all. Larsa moved to Chicago for the time being because her husband is working for the Bulls. Cristy is "keeping her options open." Lea is going to eventually start planning another installment of her annual charity event. And hopefully, we'll never have to see any of them ever again. Except Mama Elsa. She can stay.
P.S. Please consider supporting our small, bag-loving team by clicking our links before shopping or checking out at your favorite online retailers like Amazon, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, or any of the listed partners on our shop page. We truly appreciate your support!


text:
Exodus 'Toxic Waltz' Live at Rock on the Range 2014 [Video]
Another band I was really excited to see at Rock on the Range this year was Exodus! I've seen them a few times, and they always kick serious ass live! The dual shredding guitars of Gary Holt and Lee Altus (of the fantastic Heathen, too) really make Exodus a force to be reckoned with.
I first saw them before Lee joined the band, and since he's come on board, the band has gotten even better! And luckily, I got to see Lee Altus briefly after their set and geek out with a picture!
Enjoy the mighty Exodus, thrashing their classic "Toxic Waltz" at Rock on the Range!
Subscribe to 97.9 WGRD on