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1.Tonight at the , the Florida Orchestra will be performing at 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $10. The Florida Orchestra and Studio@620 present a third season of performances, each with a different theme. Here's the schedule: Jan. 11, Artist@Work; Feb. 15, Scandinavia: March 14, Spring for It May 9: Rhyme and Rhythm.
2. Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark has announced "Voters-on-the-Go," a new Smartphone application is now available for Pinellas County voters to access election information using their smartphones. "Voters who visit VotePinellas.com on their smartphone browsers will automatically view a mobile version of our Web site that is more conducive to the small screen and easier to navigate," Clark said. "Voters will have key election information at their fingertips."
3. Job seekers, on Thursday there is a job fair at the in downtown St. Pete. Meet more than 50 local employers, plus representatives of several of the area's schools and universities, as well as vocational and technical institutes. No registration required, but organizers say attendees should wear proper business attire, bring at least 20 copies of their resumes, and "arrive with a positive attitude." The fair is from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
4. Do you subscribe to the Old Northeast Patch Newsletter? Each morning we'll send you an email with the top local stories straight to your inbox. Not signed up? Scroll to the bottom of any page on Patch, click "newsletters" beneath the "goodies" title. Then, enter your email address to receive the Patch newsletter.
5. The new Salvador Dali Museum turns one-year-old on Wednesday. At noon the museum's director will announce new exhibits for the 2012 season. The waterfront museum, showing more than 1,000 pieces of Dali's work, will hold its one-year anniversary celebration Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Activities on the first floor of the museum and in the garden are free. The official program begins at noon.


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Discontented Compton residents announced Thursday that they have launched a recall campaign against their mayor and several other elected officials, citing allegations of misappropriation of public funds, nepotism and voter deception.
Activists said Mayor Eric J. Perrodin, Councilwoman Lillie Dobson, City Atty. Craig J. Cornwell and City Clerk Alita Godwin have been served notices of intent to circulate a recall petition.

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Following redesigns of many of its other applications, Apple has completely redesigned its iBooks application for iOS 7. The new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch app follows the design aesthetic of the bundled Newsstand application, and also includes a completely redesigned iBookstore. The free update is available via the App Store now. For fans of the page curl effect in iBooks, you will be happy to know that it has not been removed.
Apple has also completely redesigned its iTunes U application, an app for downloading and managing education content. Both apps include redesigned icons:
New iBooks for iPad:
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and iTunes U
itunesu got updated too
And iTunes U as well.
I guess should've read the whole thing first:)
I guess that leaves Find My Friends as the last app standing without an iOS 7 update (if you don't include the Keynote Remote which hasn't had any attention beyond a price drop in the last few years).
i hope they'll release the updated Keynote Remote, at least with an iPhone5 optimisation :)
Keynote Remote actually doesn't exist anymore…
They have sort of a "presenter" feature built into Keynote now.
So happy they didn't go too far, curl effect, sepia tone – i love these features. Now – get back to your messed-up Mavericks iBooks
Now all we need is Find my Friends. Please don't cancel it Apple! I don't think a lot of people are aware of its functionality.
I was wrong – they did remove some "book" effects. Like – next pages being stacked on the sides, having a centre of the book in the landscape mode… sad(
Still those ginormous page margins on the iPad…. ugghhh
Good update. If the iBooks on the Mac can be updated as well, for us to edit/update titles of books and PDF's, then it would be great!
We miss the bookshelf look and wish they would change back , it's ok to realise you made a mistake! :)
No words on Find My Friends….they might be discontinuing it…
I hope not!
Without Find My Friends, I wouldn't know that my kids are staring at books right now at the local library!
You know, the place with BOOKSHELVES!!!
Terrible… Cold, plain, zero imagination… boring…
Why in the world would anyone want to buy the Jony Ive's biography! The features that make iOS 7 great, aren't the looks! The removal or update of some ui elements made it easier for developers to bring forth their visions. But for the most part, those visions are vibrant and full of life, iOS 7 ui, not so much.
Last time I checked, most people who aren't blind like color and things that are discernible from other objects! Is everything in Ive's house stark white!?! I bet not!
I prefer not to waste time hunting for things that were previously obvious and easy to find. I can't be the only one who finds himself overlooking frequently used app icons, just because they aren't easily recognizable.
They totally ripped off Google Play Books ;-)
Hate it. Looks cheap and unfinished.


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HOUSTON – If you like the warmer weather, enjoy it while it lasts as another cold front is on the way, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Chita Johnson.
On Tuesday, the day will start in the lower 60s and we will see a high of 82 degrees. The warm weather will continue Wednesday.
However, come Thursday, the Houston area is expected to get some showers with a 60-percent chance of rain as another cold front moves through.
Thursday will be more of a transitional day with temps dropping throughout the course of the day.
It will be rainy through the weekend as daytime temperatures drop to the 40s and overnight lows go back down into the 30s.
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Food fight: We test M&S's new fish and chips pie at a traditional chippy (From This Is Lancashire)
Food fight: We test M&S's new fish and chips pie at a traditional chippy
6:00am Saturday 26th April 2014 in News
MARKS and Spencer's controversial new fish and chips pie hit the shelves this week — so The Bolton News took a sample along to a traditional chippy for the ultimate taste test. Neil Robertson reports
THIS is not just any old fish and chips.
This is M&S fish and chips — and it comes not wrapped in newspaper but shortcrust pastry.
The supermarket has taken Britain's favourite dish — ripped up the recipe book — and brought shoppers the world's first fish and chips pie.
The all-butter pastry pie contains minted pea puree, chunks of cod, a bechamel tartar sauce and is topped off with a layer of chips.
Part of the store's "Gastropub range", the pie costs £3.50, contains 531 calories and takes 35 minutes to cook in the oven.
But does it cut the mustard as an alternative to the humble chippy tea?
At Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant, manager Tasos Pattichis ran the rule over the pie.
He said: "I think the fish and chips pie is a wonderful idea — very simple, very unique. I never would have imagined fish and chips coming together in this form.
"In terms of how the pie tastes, I wouldn't say it's brilliant, but it's acceptable. It's hard to compare the two, but fish and chips has an edge, because the taste of the fish comes out more than in the pie and it's much healthier, because it has fewer additives than the pie.
"The pie tastes more like a fish pie — the taste of the chips doesn't come out very much. Maybe it would work better if the chips were inside the pie, rather than on top.
"For me, the pie doesn't have a wow factor, but it was a different and good experience."
Olympus chef Tanya Craven added: "I think it's nice, but it's lacking the batter. It's not got that distinctive fish and chips taste. It's a clever idea and I think it will sell, but I still think proper fish and chips will be more popular."
Grant Bramwell, store manager of the M&S in Bolton, said: "Fish and Chips is a well-loved British tradition and this unique take on the classic dish combines those favourite flavours that everyone loves. The pie is already a big hit with our staff and customers since its launch on Tuesday and we are certain that it will fast become a firm favourite."
OUR reporter Neil Robertson gives his view on the new fish and chips pie
Traditional fish, chips and mushy peas — 9/10
THIS dish only loses one mark because I'm not a fan of mushy peas. I'm often very fussy about fish and chips and analyse each meal right down to the most minute detail —
but this dish hits all the right notes.
The batter is crisp, giving the fish a fresh, steamed taste. The fish itself is perfect and the chips were neither too greasy nor too crunchy.
Fish and chips pie — 5/10
AS a pie in its own right, this dish is passable. But as a direct substitute for fish and chips, it doesn't work.
It tastes more like a fish pie than a fish and chips pie, because the chips are almost undetectable.
The taste could be stronger — it is not immediately obvious that this product is trying to replicate a fish and chips supper.
However, the tartar sauce and peas inside the pie are a nice touch and they provide a rich flavour to what is an otherwise bland meal.
But while I chose the good old-fashioned fish and chips supper, this should not put people off the concept of the fish and chips pie.
As a product, it ticks all the boxes of clever advertising. It's unique, it's brave and it's got everybody talking.
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PAUL SMITHS — The Adirondack Rural Skills and Homesteading Festival gives people the opportunity to see a hands-on, sustainable way of living during a daylong event for the grassroots community.
Alongside local farmers and members of the community, students and faculty members of Paul Smith's College will put on dozens of hands-on workshops and lectures Saturday, Sept. 29, at Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center.
The public can learn about everything from backyard meat-processing to cider pressing, butter churning to soap making, and fermentation to canning, said Brett McLeod, director of the festival and professor of natural resources.
"Neighbors helping neighbors to become more sustainable" is the event's tagline.
Local farmers are supporting the event by bringing in animals such as chicken, cattle, sheep and goats. North Branch Farm in Riverview, N.Y., owned by Joe Orefice, a forestry professor at Paul Smith's, is one of the many farms volunteering its services.
Small-scale livestock and homestead-cow talks will be featured, and during the backyard meat-processing workshop, an expert will even demonstrate how to butcher a chicken.
The Adirondack Farmers' Market, which sets up weekly at the college, was moved from the usual Friday schedule to Saturday to take place at the festival.
The Homesteading Festival will coincide with Paul Smith's Open House for prospective students.
"We're trying to show students that we can walk the talk," McLeod said, adding that a major theme for the college is learning by doing and experiential training.
"For me, it shows how these skills are not so much about going back in time, but going forward. There's a lot the student can gain and appreciate from these type of skills."
It's not just about using their heads but using their hands, he said.


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It's a foregone conclusion that the Knicks' only hope of contending any time soon is through this summer's free agent spending spree. However, it's appearing more and more likely that Dwyane Wade and Lebron James are staying with their respective teams. Wade loves Miami, they're only another scorer away from being a top 3 Eastern Conference team. Lebron is on the cusp on a Championship. If the Cavs lose, then the chances he leaves become more likely, but still a long shot.
Without Lebron and Wade, where does that leave the Knicks? They've got the money to throw at 2 max free agents. After that, things get murky. First of all, who amongst the FA market deserves a max contract? Secondly, if all of the money is tied up in 2 guys, and without a first round pick, how do the Knicks fill out their roster with quality players?
Currently, the Knicks have the following players under contract next season:
Danilo Gallinari
Eddy Curry (Player option, not opting out)
Sergio Rodreguez (Qualifying offer)
JR Giddens (Team option. Will get cut)
Bill Walker (Team option. Will not get cut)
That's 5 players that are almost a lock to be Knicks next year. We can go ahead and count Eddy Curry out. He'll ever work in D'Antoni's system and should never touch a basketball again.
Toney and Gallo are starting at PG and SF, they're the best players on the roster. Wilson Chandler is the backup SF. He can defend and rebound well, something Gallo isn't terribly proficient at.
So we have 6 positions to fill. SG, PF, C, 6th man (a 2-3 hybrid) and backup PG (0 guard), and a backup PF/C. Those are the 8 basketball players needed to win a championship. Any more are just fluff and benchwarmers.
The best possible scenario, in my opinion, is as follows:
Joe Johnson gets a max deal, 6 years $100 million. After Lebron, Wade, and Bosh, he's the best FA available. He has no ties to ATL, and will be looking for the money. He can work in D'Antoni's system, he's a great scorer and a decent defender. Easily the best player on the Knicks, and good for 22/5/4 a game.
Tyrus Thomas gets 4 years, $30 million. That's a lot of money for an unproved guy, i know. But he's a former lottery pick playing well in CHA. He needs a fresh start and is not even close to his peak yet. He's athletic, can rebound and defend, and score well as a third option. Can get 15pts/8 reb/2 blk a game.
Brendan Haywood gets 4 years, $40 million. Haywood is a good defensive stopper and can deter a lot of shots. He'll be the fifth scoring option, but will get his points off of offensive rebounds due to the pace of the offense. 12/10/3 per game.
Luke Ridnour 4 years $20 million. Ridnour is a decent defender and can run the offense well. Can score and won't have any problems coming off the bench. 10 pts/ 5ast.
Earl Barron gets re-signed to 3 years, $10 million. That's a lot of money for Barron, but he's worth it. Can run and shoot, like Channing Frye in PHX. 12-15 pts/6 reb.
And finally, provided Bill Walker does not get cut, he would play the 6th man behind Gallo and Chandler.
Adding in the 2nd round draft pick (used on a SG), the final depth chart looks like
PG: Toney Douglas/ Luke Ridnour
SG: Joe Johnson/ Drafted Rookie
SF: Danilo Gallinari/Wilson Chandler/ Bill Walker
PF: Tyrus Thomas
C: Brendan Haywood/ Earl Barron
Final salary: ~$60 million.
Before you begin to doubt, think about this: This team is built in D'Antoni's offense. It's made to score, and have a lot of options to score. Defense is not a premium notion for this team. They can rebound pretty well, and through team D they can get stops when needed, although they lack a true stopper.
However, this team can score at will. That's what D'Antoni wants, thats what this team does well. Through run and gun, inside-out, or true pick-and roll. Flexibility is key.
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HoopsHype Quentin Richardson rumors
The tentacles of the proposed deal stretched across more than 10 players and three teams on Monday, with the Nets recruiting a fourth team to take on guard MarShon Brooks in exchange for an additional draft pick to send to Orlando. Nevertheless, multiple complexities need to be resolved to complete the deal, including the negotiation of contracts for four of the players in the proposed trade: Brook Lopez, Kris Humphries, Damion James and Shelden Williams. In the proposed deal, Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark would be sent to Brooklyn, and the Magic would receive the Nets' Lopez, James, Williams and Armon Johnson, Cleveland's Luke Walton and three future first-round picks, sources said. Cleveland would receive Orlando's Quentin Richardson, Brooklyn's Sundiata Gaines, Humphries (on a one-year guaranteed deal), a first-round pick and $3 million from the Nets. Brooklyn also is in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers to exchange Brooks for an additional first-round pick to send to the Magic. If the Clippers decline to participate, other teams are in position to take on Brooks, sources said. Yahoo! Sports
Chad Ford: Proposed deal (cont'd): The Cavs get Kris Humprhries in a S&T, Quentin Richardson, Sundiata Gaines, a 1st round pick from the Nets & cash Twitter
In the proposed deal, Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark would be sent to Brooklyn, and the Magic would receive the Nets' Brook Lopez, Damion James, Sheldon Williams, Cleveland's Luke Walton and three future first-round picks, sources said. Cleveland would receive Orlando's Quentin Richardson, Brooklyn's Sundiata Gaines, Kris Humphries (on a one-year guaranteed deal), a first-round pick and $3 million from the Nets. Brooklyn also would send Brooks to a fourth team to get them an additional first-round pick to send to the Magic. Yahoo! Sports
Quentin Richardson: Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there bein fathers. And Happy Father's Day to those single moms pulling double duty! Twitter
Dwight Howard will not play tonight, and Ryan Anderson and Quentin Richardson are expected back tonight. Click here for a full Magic injury report. Orlando Sentinel
Could the Orlando Magic have been hurting from the night before during their 108-86 beating by the Knicks on Wednesday? The previous night, sources spotted the Magic's Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Jason Richardson partying until the early hours. They started out dining in the private wine room of Philippe New York. Then the pair joined Dwight Howard — who got a shout-out from the DJ on the loudspeaker, spies said — Chris Duhon and Quentin Richardson at Greenhouse during R&B singer Dawn Richard's EP release party. The players were seen ordering bottles of Champagne and raged in the club until around 3 a.m. New York Post
They have a nickname for Ryan Anderson in the Orlando locker room. "We call him Baby Brinks Truck," Magic teammate Quentin Richardson said. FOXSports Florida
Sam Gardner: Sounds like Quentin Richardson just screamed at Glen Davis to "get the f**k out the way" while he grabbed that rebound. #YayForChemistry Twitter
Quentin Richardson said he's lost a few pounds to take the stress off his back and knees. Richardson underwent his second back surgery to repair a disc this summer. "I'm at 216 (pounds), 217….I worked to stay under 220," he said. "Just keeping it down because I had my second surgery." Orlando Sentinel
James had glared at the Orlando bench after hitting a shot. Q-Rich slowed enough that James made contact, and then the 260-pound LeBron rammed his shoulder into Q as they walked down the court, and Q angrily responded. It really should have been a double-technical foul, but refs caught Q retaliating and T'd him up. "I don't care if you're The King or whatever," Richardson laughed. "You put your pants on just like I do. "He still got 27 points, but you have to let him know that he has to fight for them. That it ain't gonna be a walk in the park." Orlando Sentinel
The venue for the game has not been finalized, but a number of former and current NBA players already have committed to participate. They include: Dwight Howard, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen and Chris Bosh. Sources also said Baron Davis, Vince Carter, Alonzo Mourning. Jamal Crawford, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Tyler Hansbrough, Derek Fisher, Antawn Jamison, Juwan Howard, Quentin Richardson, Dahntay Jones, Brandon Knight, Jerry Stackhouse, John Wall, Dikembe Mutombo, Patrick Ewing and Doc Rivers are expected to play. Veteran WNBA star and all-time leading scorer Tina Thompson and former USC great Cheryl Miller also is expected to participate. ESPN.com
But will Howard and his current and former teammates be playing a regular-season game soon? "I am hoping that we get back out there sooner than later," said Magic forward Quentin Richardson. "But as far as whether we should take the deal or not, I'm still going back and forth and educating myself completely about everything before I can make a decision about that." Orlando Sentinel
Samples said the D12 Foundation also has received commitments from Gilbert Arenas, Trevor Ariza, Carlos Arroyo, Matt Barnes, Brandon Bass, Earl Clark, Drew Gooden, Rashard Lewis, Mike Miller, Jameer Nelson, Jason Richardson and DeShawn Stevenson. Those commitments are in addition to Ryan Anderson, Chris Duhon, Quentin Richardson and Daniel Orton, who have told the Orlando Sentinel directly or through their agents that they expect to play. Orlando Sentinel
"The back has been good," Richardson said. "I haven't had any setbacks. I've been doing everything, the rehab the whole summer. Like I said, I've been working out with the guys, for the most part, with no setbacks. So everything's been good." Since July 1, when the NBA lockout went into effect, the Magic athletic-training staff has been prohibited from having any contract with their players, even Richardson and shooting guard J.J. Redick, who also had offseason surgery. That meant Richardson and Redick had to take full responsibility for their recoveries. Redick also has said he's doing well after his late-May surgery to repair two muscle tears in his lower abdomen. Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Magic players Jameer Nelson, Quentin Richardson and Brandon Bass did something constructive Wednesday to help people who need assistance making ends meet. The trio and former Magic player Keyon Dooling spent part of the afternoon at Northwest Community Center in Orlando donating food and personal-care items to children and their families. The event was sponsored by the Pete and Jameer Nelson Foundation and The Gametyme Foundation. Richardson's B.F.A.M. Foundation and Bass also contributed. Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Magic wing Quentin Richardson is close to returning to the practice court as he recovers from surgery in June to repair a disk in his lower back. Richardson has been doing his physical therapy work at RDV Sportsplex and at home since the NBA lockout went into effect on July 1. Orlando Sentinel
"It's inconvenient because especially after having surgery you need access to your trainers and all the amenities of your arena and practice facilities to get you back at full strength with whatever your injury may be," he said when asked how the lockout has affected his rehab. "But we all are making adjustments and figuring it out during this lockout. "Not being able to work with our training and strength staff has not slowed my rehab, though. Our staff did a great job getting me situated with my physical therapist before the lockout began. So I got all those things set up for me while we were still able to be in contact with them." Orlando Sentinel
Quentin Richardson has been a Jumpman representative since his "Knucklehead" days with Darius Miles as a Los Angeles Clipper back in the early 2000s, Eleven years later, "Q" is still a proud endorser of the Jordan Brand as a member of the Orlando Magic, the fifth team he's played for in his career. Not only does he still proudly endorse the brand, but he's as enthusiastic about sneakers as he's ever been. To show that the good people over at Jordan are still taking care of him, Q-Rich recently took to his Twitter account and showed us some of his Jordan collection. Essentially, he has just about every Jordan Brand shoe released over the last two or three years stuffed in his walk-in closet. The rest of his older goodies are packed away from his various moves or have been given away to friends and family, but check out a ton of photos below to see some of the shoes (and slippers!) he's still holding on to. Sole Collector
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We are a "mature" couple and have ridden buses all over the world but now would like to know of options to travel Quito to Banos a bit more comfortably. We would greatly appreciate hearing of companies any here have used or know of with good reputations. who would drive us in a car or a shared van.
Can anyone suggest the best location to stay at to go for a Whale watching? Is the mid September a good time for going whale watching? It seems like we should select between Puerto Lopez, Manta and Bahia de Caraques. Any suggestion is welcome and appreciated. Thanks.
I am planning a trip to Ecuador for this coming winter and will be visiting some with my niece who is in the Peace Corp. She lives in Milagro Guayos near Guayaquil and I am curious about traveling by bus in that area and really all through out Ecuador. I plan on splitting my time in different areas and need a little feed back as to the best beach areas in Ecuador and cities of interest. I will be there for at least a month. I am 66 years of age.
My wife and I are planning a trip to the Galapagos. We are particularly interested in visiting during the Albatross nesting season, which we understand is from late March to December. We are able to visit next year in either late March or late May and are wondering if either of these is a preferred time to visit.
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Posting a fast lap time on a road course requires a combination of driver skill and a properly balanced high-performance machine. The Chrysler Group's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team delivers half that equation with the 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack).
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Just a few days ago Research In Motion updated their BlackBerry App World vendor portal to include some new features. With those changes now in place, Research In Motion has moved onto the next level of growth. Notification has been sent out to developers advising that the terms and conditions of BlackBerry App World been updated. The update, outlines the addition of carrier billing and credit card billing to BlackBerry App World as was mentioned at the most recent BlackBerry Developers Conference.
As it stands, these changes and additions open up a lot of doors for BlackBerry developers considering it potentially leads the way to more sales. With carrier billing added, the push on carriers to preload BlackBerry App World onto devices will now be higher as they will also be turning revenue off the sales. The changes also bring BlackBerry App World in line with its counterparts (such as Apples app store and the Android marketplace) as they will now be sharing profits on a 70/30 split with developers.
At first glance, some may see it as Research In Motion taking a larger piece of the proverbial pie. But in the end, the market for developer created applications will have grown and sales are expected to increase as the apps will now be displayed around the world with the help of carriers. Maybe next we'll see the push of BlackBerry App World 2.0 out to users at WES or soon after. Developers what do you think? Good or bad?
thenooge Apr 17, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I wasn't a fan fan of what seemed like an exclusive contract with paypal and app world, I will definitely like to ease of billing through my carrier now and I can forget my stupid paypal account FOREVER!!!!
sjafri Apr 17, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I doubted them will applied paypal payment for all over the world like mobihand had in this near future.
it will make developer gain more costumer for they applications.
what they need is, take paypal payment or credit card, and let people to download apps even thought their country or carrier didn't support payment to Blackberry App world.
well if they still like that, I bet other apps seller like mobihand and handgo will gain more profit than them.
jetman1287 Apr 17, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Look at these graphs in the link below! Allow for more, cheaper apps and the sales will follow more than offering credit card options.
jetman1287 Apr 18, 2010 at 9:59 am
I think it's the same for all platforms. The large majority of my BB apps get deleted very shortly after installation :(
iLovemy_bb Apr 17, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Sounds good but I still think dev's should get a larger cut. What's the dev cut for the mobihand store?
xDAKx Apr 18, 2010 at 10:44 am
Mobihand do 80/20 for sales processed through mobihand.com, and 60/40 for sales processed through third-party portals such as the CrackBerry Superstore channel and others.
kb2755 Apr 17, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I don't have a Paypal account and I didn't want to set one up just for App World. Why they didn't include carrier or credit card billing in the first place is a mystery to me.
MrEladio76 Apr 17, 2010 at 7:18 pm
about damn time!!!
Cap_172R Apr 17, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I like that they included carrier billing.. will make things easier..
Skeevecr Apr 17, 2010 at 7:49 pm
They had to move on from just paypal, but I was expecting them to just add cc billing, the carrier option is a nice alternative and quite fitting for rim.
damnyooneek Apr 17, 2010 at 7:56 pm
There are more Blackberries out there than iPhones yet Apple and their app developers make so much more money off of the app store. One reason is the dollar store effect, those $.99 apps are cheap and people don't have to think twice about buying them. The more people that buy them, the more the word gets out for your app. Developers need to rethink their pricing and understand that charging $9.99 for an app is detrimental to the growth of app in the long run. If you're a real developer you continue to innovate and make new ones. Stop sitting on your $9.99 app and hope to get rich. Don't even get me started on $7 themes. It obvious the current growth of smartphones are based on applications because they highlight the features and specs of the phone. Make better quality apps! Honestly these unpolished half-assed $9.99 are going to be the death of Blackberries. IMO.
QuiteSimple Apr 18, 2010 at 1:22 am
Probably you don't know this, but the minimum price for an app in BB App World is 2.99$... So blame RIM :)
Further you get charged 20$ for every app submission, including free apps. Moreover you get charged 20$ even for app update, this is valid for free apps too of course
Initial sharing was 80/20, so the income decrease is 12.5%. I hope that the market growth will compensate this, but I'm not sure if it will happen in next 3-4 months.
Compared to what Mobihand/Crackberry offers (support, flexibility, exposure) - BB App World has a looong way to go.
Just my 2 cents :)
damnyooneek Apr 18, 2010 at 12:54 pm
with those rules RIM is really shooting themselves in the foot.
D_Town_Tony Apr 19, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Just a quick point. I develop apps for the iPhone and Themes/Apps for BlackBerry. The iPhone revenue is not greater than the App World because of the 99c price point. the 99c price was a race to the bottom and is the main reason that for every great app that is priced that low, you have 1000 fart apps that bury it. Remember, the iPhone also only has one source for purchasing Apps, where BlackBerry has many. this effects the earnings from the App World in a big way too, not to mention the Carrier specific app stores coming out that will limit App Worlds exposure (ie Verizon)
bek816 Apr 17, 2010 at 9:15 pm
What was the sharing arrangement? I thought it was a 70/30 split from day one?
PackmanX Apr 17, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I might actually purchase something through App World now. There's no chance I'm every paying for anything via PayPal. Carrier billing is definitely a nice option.
adood84 Apr 17, 2010 at 11:58 pm
RIM should open Blackberry App World to more countries, we still don't have here in Saudi Arabia
jay69696 Apr 18, 2010 at 12:25 am
so when will we be able to download these apps to our phone bills?
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Apr 18, 2010 at 9:27 am
Ive always hated paypal because of the amount of control that they have. For an ebay auction a buyer can open a dispute and claim they didnt get the package. Unless you can provide tracking information they get their money back. Meanwhile that person is the one that requested no tracking and no insurance on the shipment to save money. Paypal doesnt care though. Tracking or they get their money back. Really stupid.
arist01 Apr 18, 2010 at 10:34 am
So some of you are willing to pay more for an app because you don't like paypal? Is that smart? RIM's percentage increased so prices will go up OR developers will have less incentive to support the BB platform.
Yes, App World and the developer community have a lot of work to do but who cares how you pay for it?
glschwar Apr 18, 2010 at 11:50 am
A 70/30 split for carrier billing would be unprecedented and would have likely required direct negotiations with each carrier involved, but it's unfortunate that RIM had to change the model across the board. Bango will be handling carrier billing for RIM and their general commercial terms for carrier billing are definitely not this competitive for developers. Why not 80/20 for PayPal and Credit Card billing where transaction fees are much lower, and 70/30 for carrier billing?
jetisbac Apr 18, 2010 at 3:55 pm
So when exactly does this take into effect because it's still only showing PayPal
funkym Apr 18, 2010 at 8:37 pm
App World 2.0 will be due by June '10. So relax two more months and then we'll see if all of this will pay out...
Why update if all the apps suck for blackberry. How come the facebook app for iphone is much more advanced than the one on blackberry. Every app sucks on blackberry. If you want more blackberry users you should release phones that have as much memory as the iphone and you should add openGL to every newcoming and in use phones. The app UI sucks so bad on blackberry that once an app is made it comes out on iphone and then two years later they come out with a blackberry one.
mattsterful Apr 19, 2010 at 2:02 am
I've been waiting for carrier charge forever. I don't feel like going through the headache of paypaling everytime I want an app. 2$ charges are a waste of my time. I for one, can't wait until it carrier charges.
webmastir Apr 19, 2010 at 7:37 am
as usual, RIM. i CNANOT WAIT TO GO ANDROID!!
Hangslow Apr 19, 2010 at 11:16 am
THANK YOU! The reason, primarily, that I don't have any apps is due the the dearth of options to pay. I am used to paying through my carrier and trust that method the most. I'm perplexed as to why it took RIM and whoever this long? Tmobile and its Sidekick series allowed this since 2005 and maybe b4...
In conclusion, I am happy. :-)
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Friday, November 10, 2006
St. Joseph's Abbey, Spencer, MA
The Holy Rood Guild.
The good, the bad, the ugly - mostly just bad.
So I said the Holy Father's vestments were as bad as this stuff. How protestant does this crap look? It is all de rigeur for American clergy. I'll bet the designer at Spencer liked Benedict's ensemble - or maybe not - they can be pretty elitist at St. Joseph's.
I was a novice at New Melleray - both abbeys are Trappist/Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Spencer was considered the more artistic, intellectual of the abbeys - when I resided at New Melleray that is.
Spencer produced the venerable Basil Pennington (now deceased) with the abbot, whose name I cannot recall, who invented "centering prayer" - a form of prayer that is pretty much associated with "quietism".
Spencer also gained notice through a network or PBS special on monastic life a decade or so ago. At the time, the monks intervewed reminded me of a couple of St. Paul Seminaries rectors and spiritual directors we had in the last few decades - before the 'reform of the reform'...not impressed.
Some secular priests have this idea that vestments and liturgy from all contemplative monasteries is the epitome of liturgical correctness. (They obviously have had good retreat experiences. I still maintain many liturgical abuses found their nascence in certain monastic communities - standing around the altar for Mass, being one of them.) Granted, Spencer was a tad more culturally elevated than New Melleray, yet I wasn't impressed on my many visits there. The Trappist ideal is pretty much dead, as far as the lay-person's perception of the vocation goes - the original Cistercians seem to be more reformed, that is traditional, than the Trappists - or rather - the Cistercians never deformed as the Trappists. The 'Merton' celebrity, as well as his 'monastic experiment' pretty much contributed to this phenomenon - along with Vatican II of course.
Anyway - presented here is some of the schmaltz they design as liturgical vestments.
You have all seen this type of vestment.
What's with the 'yoke' of 'faux embroiderie'? I hate that.
No, it's not Polish.
Irish? Maybe.
Tacky? Rather.
Feminine? Decidedly.
What is so wrong with Roman vestments?
Why all the novelty and innovation after centuries of good design? I think the model in the last design is asking, "So, like I should wear dis schmata? Oy!"
Thursday, November 09, 2006
What not to wear with what...
Does the Holy Father have to wear what the sacristan lays out?
Maybe there is some excuse...maybe people from Bavaria have no taste. I don't know, but whoever the Vatican designer is should certainly be fired.
It's the most hideous vestment and mitre ensemble I have ever seen - it's worse than what the Holy Rood Guild at Spencer Abbey creates.
John Paul II wore some pretty creepy designs as well - like the 'invisibility cloak' cope he wore to open the Holy Year of 2000. Very theatrical - sorry the photo is so pix-elated - it wouldn't look any better in a perfect photo. The cope 'shimmered'. (I overlooked the ugly vestments as I thought it was because John Paul II was Polish, and that was his taste.)
Either "Ugly Betty" is picking out the designs for the Holy Father, or there is a gay costume designer in the Vatican. The guy better go back to work at La Scala.
Many Novus Ordo vestments are rather awful - that's all I can say. I'm embarrassed for the Pope. Don't wear that stuff!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Brave New World
My thoughts on the aftermath of the mid-term elections...
When's the last time you read Huxley?
I am personally pleased Tim Pawlenty was re-elected as our State's Governor. Is he mediocre? Weak? I think that is the state of post modern man.
The loss in Missouri for a ban against stem cell research, the loss in South Dakota for a complete ban on abortion...it doesn't bode well. Nancy Pelosi - Italian or not - leading the House? It doesn't bode well. Bush finally dumping Rumsfeld? Well you know...
A merger is occurring in our midst. Huxley's book seems rather prophetic today. Prozac nation and all. Here are some thoughts from Wikiquote - Sorry, I'm politick-ed off - I didn't want to take the time to page through my copy of the novel for relevant quotes...
"Bokanovsky's process is one of the major instruments of social stability!" A reference to the importance that the World State attaches to human cloning. Or stem-cell research.
"Every one belongs to every one else." A government slogan encouraging sociability and sexual promiscuity. As well as acceptance of homosexual marriage and selective family planning.
"Community, Identity, Stability." The motto of the World State. It takes a village.
"No social stability without individual stability." Refers to mass use of soma to create "stable" citizens who conform to societal norms. The current wide usage of Zoloft, Prozac and other anti-depressants.
"Christianity without tears — that's what soma is." Mustapha Mond's summarization of the hypnotic, revered drug soma. Effective implementation of separation of Church and State.
"But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin." John's interpretation of social norms being restrictive, denying him the opportunity to experience the human condition. Legislation against hate crimes, as well as restrictions on religious liberty.
"In fact, you are claiming the right to be unhappy." Is Mustapha Mond's response to the previous quote. The United States will always uphold the Constitutional right to "the pursuit of happiness."
We are living the future.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
My Guy - Governor Tim Pawlenty!
So I voted today. I love telling everyone I voted for all the pro-choice candidates - it's wasted on everyone however - they are on to me - they know I'm just a 'heat merchant'.
I did indeed vote today. I love voting. I hate politics. AND I am so glad the awful, negative political ads are off the air - finally. Timmy wasn't negative in his campaign ads. Hatch is negative.
I will not tell anyone who I voted for, but I have a lovely anecdote about Governor Pawlenty from a very reliable source. A priest.
It happened at the little Roman Catholic Church in South St. Paul, Holy Trinity.
A limo pulled up, and an attractive, well dressed woman stepped out and approached the maintenance man who happened to be outside. She asked if he would let them into the Church to pray. He agreed. She returned to the car to tell the occupant, and he stepped out. It was Governor Tim Pawlenty, the woman turned out to be his wife. They entered the Church to pray, remaining there for some time, all alone. No photo op, no entourage. They left as discreetly as they arrived.
How cool is that!
Governor Pawlenty was raised Catholic but is an Evangelical at present...he'll be back.
Monday, November 06, 2006
The terminally employed...
Tom Smykowski - "Office Space"
Tom was let go from Initech but hit the jackpot after receiving a huge settlement following an auto accident. (Although, I'm pretty certain he could have gone with an age discrimination lawsuit.)
I was answering some email today and followed a link to a website that had grown out of a blog. The woman had been a web designer and was fired from her company for blogging about people she worked with. (It must have been unflattering.)
It reminded me of another woman a few months back who won a multi-million dollar lawsuit against another woman who blogged unfavorably about the litigant.
Of course, everyone has heard about people losing their jobs just for blogging at work - or wasting time on the internet. (Exceptions would include blogging for the company or with your manager's permission.) Nevertheless, it can and does happen to people who blog on their own time yet write negatively about co-workers or the company. Bloggers beware.
Unless you want to be fired, but getting fired is so much about allowing other people to make decisions about your life.
Signs to watch out for if you suspect your job may be terminal:
1) Excommunication. This may begin with the employee's excommunication of self.
- Dis-interest in one's job, or company policy. (Psychological Equivalent* = Dissociative disorder.)
- Wasting time - on personal, non-work related projects. (PE = Obsessive compulsive disorder.)
- Playing at work, visiting and gossiping with other co-workers. Personal phone calls. (PE = ADD -attention deficit disorder.)
- Negative or combative behavior - it's all about attitude. (PE = Clinical depression.)
- Complaining, complaining, complaining. (PE = Bitch)
- Coming in late, leaving early, absenteeism, taking long breaks. (PE = You don't care.)
*Denotes possible disability claims if you are terminated.
When excommunication begins with management.
- No one talks to you.
- They talk about you.
- When they do speak, it is curt and business-like, with no interest in you personally.
- Your responsibilities are lessened or taken away.
- Your internet access is blocked.
- They take your stapler away.
- You are not included in meetings.
- If you are lucky, you get warning notices - that means you are not completely excommunicated and there is a chance to save your job.
- When you are repeatedly asked why you didn't hand in your TPS report or accomplish other assignments.
- Finally, when you are asked, "What is it you actually do here?"
- Or, your office is moved to the boiler room.
How to know when excommunication is final.
- You are actually terminated.
Then maybe hope for a car accident to happen. Or maybe you can find a better job.
Pastor Haggard
Media Fool.
Ted Haggard finally confessed that the allegations were true. It seems he has carried on a life long struggle with homosexual tendencies. Radio and TV comedians are mocking him because of his stand against same sex marriage. Many seem to be happy about his fall from grace.
I have tremendous respect for his coming to grips with this problem. He more or less thanked his accuser for exposing him as a liar and deceiver. This is a time of great grace for this man. I admire his public confession, devoid of theatrics, as well as his Church's immediate acknowledgement and public statements regarding this man's unfortunate circumstances.
As a religious man, he obviously struggled with the temptations of homosexuality, and failed at times. I do not think he is a hypocrite. A hypocrite is someone who lives a double life, willingly, with the intention to deceive. I believe Haggard struggled with sin, falling and rising, with sincere efforts to sin no more. What makes me think that? Because he so honestly confessed his guilt, albeit after a couple of days. The hypocrite would continue to lie and cover up the truth. He obviously loves his wife and family and was intent upon living a well ordered life. Again, his stand against same-sex marriage is not invalidated by his sins. He has proven his belief by trying to live his vocation as a husband and father. His efforts are the makings of heroic virtue.
The man sinned. God in His mercy has allowed this to be brought out into the public arena, I'm convinced good will come from it. Remember how St. John of the Cross warned against esteeming any man for his piety, "For the Devil will show you his faults." Pastor Haggard has humbly bowed down under God's mighty hand, he needs our prayers.
I question if perhaps his homosexuality may be considered purely episodic, which seems likely since his basic orientation is heterosexual. However, there also seems to be evidence it is compulsive and symptomatic, perhaps a means to sexually resolve conflict in his life. It may have it's basis in some form of abuse or degradation in his youth, or something else that affected his sexual maturity. Being good looking never helps, as an element of narcissism often enters in. In my opinion, I suspect his condition is probably a combination of both criteria, episodic homosexuality complicated by compulsive and symptomatic homosexuality. I hope he deals with these questions and presents himself later to help other persons suffering from same-sex attraction.
Perhaps, like St. Peter, once he has recovered, he may help his brothers more powerfully than before. Ted Haggard is not the only married man who struggles with these temptations - the gay community would have men like Haggard leave their wives and embrace the gay lifestyle - that would be seriously wrong.
Ted Haggard and his family need our prayers.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Long Time Companions
The 'new' gay icon, "David and Jonathan".
These two Biblical figures represent the defence of the same-sex marriage effort lobbied by members of the Gay Agenda. It's a distortion of course, an example of the modern misinterpretation of Scripture.
In truth, David and Jonathan had a very deep friendship and covenant relationship. It is recorded they kissed. Jonathan said he loved David as his own soul. David, in his lament over Jonathan's death proclaimed, "Your love for me was more wonderful than women's love." (2 Sam. 1:26) Sounds gay to modern Western minds, yet we fail to understand the Oriental mind, perhaps evidenced by the war we are in today.
Middle Eastern men do kiss, they do prefer the company of men, it's a cultural thing, especially in ancient times. It was not homosexual, nor was it romantic love these two men were expressing. In Biblical times, sodomy was clearly condemned. In fact it was a hostile and degrading act in most cases.
It's important for us to understand this question of same-sex marriage or unions, which threatens the foundation of our civilization. We need to understand the passions and emotions of those who would subvert the truth of Scripture to coincide with their beliefs, no matter how contrary to natural law. A quote from Chesterton may help us understand the importance of returning to a dispassionate understanding of what marriage consists.
"We shall never return to social sanity until we begin at the beginning. We must start where all history starts, with a man and a woman, and a child, and with the province of liberty and property which these need for their full humanity. As it is (now) we begin where history ends. We judge everything by the particular muddle of the moment." -GKC
A man commented on yesterday's post about same-sex relationships, and I assume he was referring to same-sex marriage in citing examples of gay couples living in an enduring committed relationship. His comments were, I expect, a rebuttal of my using the image of a vampire as a metaphor for promiscuous homosexuality, suggesting that there are homosexuals who live in committed, monogamous unions.
First of all, I need to clarify that not all homosexuals are necessarily predatory or promiscuous, I was referring to an element within that sub-culture. Some men may have a 'homosexual orientation' while not acting upon it. Others who do act upon it and are in relationships may well be naturally disposed to living a monogamous lifestyle. Then there are those who, having begun as homosexual lovers, experience a conversion, reconcile their lives and behavior with the Church, and live as brothers, their friendship remaining chaste and pure, sanctified by prayer and good works. (In his comments on my post, Don Marco cites such cases he has encountered in his pastoral ministry.) Some of these men even find a reversal of homosexual tendencies and no longer identify themselves as homosexual, while never denying their involvement in the past.
As for others, who insist they are gay and in a same-sex union, even those that have endured the test of time, I'm often dubious about their claims. The couples I have known over the years, having normally rejected the teachings of the Church concerning homosexuality, appear to have little or no moral compass. Frequently pornography is an essential element in their 'love making' and one of them often 'sneaks out' for casual sex. Sometimes both engage in "threesomes" to alleviate the tedium of non-productive, mutually exploiting, self-gratifying sex. I have also noted an element of co-dependant behavior is such relationships.
Another blogger commented on yesterday's post saying the Church does not have to explain Herself regarding it's teachings against same-sex unions. That is incorrect. The Church must teach the truth and present the reason behind it. And the Church has indeed done so. There is a compassionate and loving response to the complexity of homosexual orientations - I use orientations in the plural since it impossible to generalize about the motivations and degrees of involvement and practice in the lives of men and women who experience these tendencies. The tendencies remain more or less morally neutral, unless consented to and acted upon - it is like any other temptation proffered by the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Anyone involved in the homosexual lifestyle, or those with friends or family members involved in the life - or who may simply work within a field heavily comprised of gay men or women, would do well to read some of these authors who have written well on the subject.
John F. Harvey, O.S.F.S. - "The Truth About Homosexuality, The Cry of the Faithful."
As well as his, "The Homosexual Person, New Thinking in Pastoral Care." Both published by Ignatius Press.
Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. - "The Courage To Be Chaste."
And an invaluable resource for better understanding homosexuality, Gerard J.M. Van Den Aardweg, PH.D. - "The Battle For Normality, A Guide For Self-Therapy For Homosexuality."
None of these books are just for homosexuals struggling with same-sex issues, especially in our day when the subject is so politicized and divisive. In order to have a correct understanding of homosexuality, as well as a compassionate acceptance of these persons, it is essential to educate oneself on the subject. It is a huge issue.


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Fed search Cherokee Tobacco offices, warehouse
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Federal agents descended on Cherokee Tobacco offices and warehouse space in Riverdale on Thursday morning.
One federal agent, positioned inside the lobby area of the office building located at 1057 Bill Tuck Highway in South Boston, confirmed federal authorities were searching Cherokee offices and warehouse space.
Federal agents stopped people as they entered the office building throughout the afternoon Thursday.
Jeff Boshek, public information officer for the Washington Field Division of ATF, said Thursday it did not appear any ATF agents from the Richmond, Roanoke or Bristol offices were involved in the search.
Boshek referred calls to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, a subsidiary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Dee Rybiski, media coordinator and community outreach specialist with the FBI Richmond Division, said Thursday afternoon the federal agents were "none of our people," and she had no knowledge of any current investigation underway in South Boston.
Tanya Espinosa, a spokesperson for USDA, said Thursday her organization is looking into the matter.
Repeated attempts to contact Kathy Farley, president of Cherokee Tobacco, were unsuccessful, and messages left on her cell phone and at her office were not returned Thursday afternoon.
No further information concerning the search at Cherokee were available at press time.


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Getting There:
Most folks fly into Wuhan, Hubei's capital city. For many, Wuhan is their final destination as it is a center of business and industry in central China. But tourists also use Wuhan as a jump-off point to and from Yangtze River / Three Gorges cruises. Cruises actually start and finish in Yichang, a smaller city on the river but Wuhan tends to be the point many start from in Hubei.
Wuhan and other major cities in Hubei are well connected by long-distance trains, buses as well as flights.
What to See & Do in Hubei Province:
If you're come to Hubei (Wuhan) to do business, then you'll probably spend all your time in your hotel or in your office and think that the whole place is quite uninteresting. But hopefully you'll take some time to explore Hubei Province, which has quite a lot to offer.
Hubei Attractions
Wudang Mountains
Wudang Shang is a mountain range with a number of notable Taoist temples. It is the birthplace of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi and visitors can even sign up for lessons in the meditative movements in English.
Mufu Canyon, Enshi
Noted by local guides as "grand as the US Grand Canyon", it is a stunning canyon of sheer cliffs and rock formations rising above the Qing River that meanders through the valley. To get a good idea of how incredible the place is, watch this video of an American explorer making his way over a slack line (without safety nets) over the canyon. Watch.
Provincial Capital, Wuhan
Wuhan is a large city of 10 million people that is an economic stronghold in central China. While destroyed over the years by flooding and firebombing (it was attacked by US bombers in 1944 because of its occupation by Japanese forces), it still holds onto some historical architecture and interesting sights.
Yichang is a small city on the Yangtze River where the river cruises start and finish. There is not much to see or do in the city itself, but you may find yourself there if you are embarking or disembarking from a Yangtze River / Three Gorges cruise.
Jingzhou is the ancient capital of the Chu Kingdom and still has its city wall that visitors can explore. There is also a decent museum and a number of temples to visit. Jingzhou can be a stop between Wuhan and Yichang or Wuhan and Enshi.


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---- — LYNN — Beverly Little League put a late scare in the Peabody West all-stars in the Section 4 tournament opener for both teams at Wyoma. The Tanner City kids, and relief pitcher Josh Cerretani, recovered to come away with a thrilling 7-5 victory.
Beverly trailed 7-1 heading into the final frame, but wouldn't go down with a whimper. Catcher Joe Ward led off with a solo smash and, after Jon Gilbride reached on an error, Ryan Barror smashed a 2-run homer of his own. By the time Matt Cross followed with a back-to-back dinger (all of the 200 feet to left-center), the Garden City kids were thinking comeback.
"We showed a lot of fight," said Beverly all-star manager Jim Cross, whose team faces North Andover East (1-0) today at 5:30 p.m. "Thsoe homers got the guys up, energized and excited. This team doesn't quit."
Peabody West summoned Cerretani to get the final three outs of the game, and he calmly did just that. West is in a good spot at 1-0 and playing Weston (0-1) tonight at 7:30 p.m.
"We didn't feel comfortable (at 7-1). Beverly is a very good team, we knew there was a reason that they're here and they showed that in the last inning," Peabody West manager Frank Benea said.
Beverly's late fireworks made the effort of Peabody West started Nick Iannuzzi that much more impressive. The right-hander struck out 10 and scattered four hits while working into the fifth inning. He was lifted after throwing 50 pitches to keep him available to pitch in Saturday's championship game should Peabody advance.
"He's one of the best pitchers in the state," Peabody West coach Ed Aiello said. "This is the way every game should be in this tournament; every team here is going to try everything they can to win."
Ward led off with a single, but Iannuzzi proceeded to strike out the side in the first. He fanned two in the second and the side again in the third, but got into some trouble when Barror and Cross singled in the fourth. Beverly appeared to score on a passed ball, but the runner was sent back for leaving early; Iannuzzi then picked him off at second to end the inning.
"Hats off to the Iannuzzi pitcher, he had us on our heels all night," said Cross.
Peabody West took a 3-0 lead in the first. Cerretani doubled to lead off, Chris Kwmuntis singled and Jon Polignone was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Iannuzzi had a sacrifice fly to open the scoring and Cooper Jacques' two-run single opened the lead.
Iannuzzi and Jacques each scored on passed ball in the third and Kwmuntis added an RBI as West moved ahead, 6-0. Polignone then drove in Cerretani with what proved to be an important insurance run in the sixth.
Dan Marshall also had a hit and scored a run for Peabody, which finished with five hits and worked four walks with two hit batsmen.
"We got some timely hits. This team is starting to come around at the plate," said Aiello.
Beverly used four pitchers: Gilbride, Kyle Camara, Brayden Clark (who allowed one baserunner and struck out three in 1 2/3 innings) and Matt Collins. Peabody West threatened to break the game wide open in the second and third, but Gilbride and Camara limited the damage to keep their team in it. All of Beverly's hurlers kept their pitch counts moderately low to give themselves options going into the rest of the tournament.
"We have lots of guys available. We feel like we're in pretty good shape," said Cross. "We're going to play a good North Andover team, so we'll get a good night's sleep and be back ready to go."
Marshall threw 20 pitches for Peabody and Cerretani ("A 12-year-old that's confident that you can count on," Aiello said) only threw 14, so they'll both be able to pitch tonight if needed.
"We needed them, tonight and hopefully for later on," said Benea. "The way the pitch counts worked out, especially for Iannuzzi, were awesome."


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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Cupcakes and First Sundays of Advent....
....go remarkably well together, wouldn't you say?
Small Treasures is one year old today. That's right, today's mark of the beginning of Advent is also my blogiversary! It's hard to believe a whole year has gone by since my very first post (and my, have the girls grown since then! Where was Madeleine's hair? Why did I post such a serious picture?).
I don't have any grand re-chronicling of memorable posts planned in today's honor. I'd just like to thank each and every one of you, my readers, for your visits, your encouraging comments and your support.
You know, when I started this blog I didn't do it for myself. I had no goals of getting published, receiving affirmation or conversing with adults to get a break from little ones in this house. Small Treasures was begun largely because I felt I had something to offer a larger community. I am an ordinary person. I don't possess extraordinary talents of any kind, whether crafting or cooking or writing. But when I apply myself to a task I can usually pull it off with some degree of grace and beauty. I am very happy and comfortable being ordinary. I don't want to be extraordinary at anything, with the exception of nearing closer to God, but even then I want to do it through an ordinary way of life.
That being said, I know what my gifts are. I know what I have to offer others. It isn't writing or reasoning or singing or cooking. It isn't even exceptional motherhood. I am good at all of those things - not exceptional, but good. Through Small Treasures I wanted to contribute something I thought might be useful to others: the gift of perspective. The gift of seeing the good in life all around us, yes, the "small treasures". They are abundant. They're everywhere. They're in our children, certainly. They're in our husbands, for sure. They're in every bud that blossoms outside a kitchen window and every seed that bears fruit in a backyard. Treasure can be found in suffering too. The ability to be closer to Christ on the cross only comes when we have a cross of our own. Now that's a treasure, only not a small one. When we endure some struggle the strength of a marriage and the compassion of family and friends inevitably manifest themselves. Lots of treasure there.
This post is going in a different direction than I intended. I was supposed to write a short paragraph and hit "Publish". Now I'm rambling. The point is, this blog was created, among other reasons, to offer a perspective of contentedness for the spots in life given us, and deep gratitude for the "small treasures" set before us which are often overlooked. Having been particularly graced with contentment and a positive outlook on life - gifts not acquired but wholly received - I hoped to spread those graces as far and wide as possible, and the blogosphere seemed a perfect medium. If this blog has been helpful in some way to even one of its readers, I'm happy.
As far as my original motivation of not blogging for myself? I have benefitted far more from this blog than I ever thought possible - the relationships, the prayers, the examples of good mothering, the kind comments - much more than I deserve. And once in a while I indulge myself in the hope that perhaps a young birthmother, looking for a nice Catholic couple will find something she likes here, and drop me an email. So, you see, this endeavor is not entirely selfless. :)
Have a blessed and peaceful Advent season, everyone!
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Beautiful post! And I do come here to read your thoughts so I may gain perspective. You have a beautifully positive outlook, and I can't help but come away from your blog feeling a little more positive myself! Congratulations and thank you for sharing. It is very selfless to devote time to a blog so that others may gain something. God bless you, Kristen!
- December 2, 2007 at 5:28 PM
- Ouiz said...
Happy First Blogiversary!
I love reading your blog -- I think you communicate very well the attitude of contentment and enjoying the simple pleasures of daily life, while reminding us all that this life is not all there is.
I tend to be a worrier, so I need to focus on things that are noble, pure, peaceful, and calm... Thank you for writing inspirational posts that remind me to keep my mind where it needs to be!
- December 2, 2007 at 8:13 PM
- Cheryl M. said...
Kristen, your beautiful blog is simply a reflection of you! Happy Blogiversary...now pass me a cupcake! :)
- December 2, 2007 at 8:19 PM
- Love2Learn Mom said...
Happy Blogiversary! I'm so glad you decided to start blogging (and I can't believe it's only a year ago - it feels like I've known you a lot longer than that!).
God Bless!!!
- December 2, 2007 at 8:57 PM
- Michelle said...
I think your blog is accomplishing its goals. Happy blogiversary!
- December 3, 2007 at 4:01 AM
Thank you for your BEAUTIFUL and LOVELY blog :)
You inspire me.
Happy 1st Blogiversary!!!
- December 3, 2007 at 5:25 AM
- Frances said...
Happy Blogiversary! You have shared many beautiful thoughts with us, Kristen - thank you. One of my favorites is the post with the bandaid on the beautiful rosary and Madeleine's quote: ""Aw bettew, Jesus." I keep that one in my Bloglines for a constant reminder to approach Christ with childlike love.
- December 3, 2007 at 5:40 AM
- Jennifer said...
I think you are quite an extraordinary writer - and a gracious and charming person as well. Your posts bring light and joy in our day.
- December 3, 2007 at 5:57 AM
- Margaret in Minnesota said...
Kristen, your blog is no small treasure! (Hey, if I can't be corny on the occasion of your first blogiversary, when can I be? Never? Oh, come on!)
Has it already been one year? Of course it has, for it seems as though I've known you forever.
And while I love each & every visit to this truly beautiful blog of yours, I cannot WAIT for the day that we meet in person.
With love to all the Lawrences on this happy occasion,
- December 3, 2007 at 6:25 AM
- Carmen L. said...
Happy anniversary Kristen! I've really enjoyed your blog so much. There is so much joy here. -Carmen
- December 3, 2007 at 6:46 AM
- Margaret said...
Kristen, I've been reading your blog for a couple of months and I've never commented before, but I just thought I'd say that this post really does summarize what you do here- offer a perspective on everyday things that is truly calm and peaceful. I've really enjoyed reading! Happy blogiversary!
- December 3, 2007 at 10:00 AM
- Beth said...
Kristen, I really enjoy reading your blog - thanks for writing it!
- December 3, 2007 at 10:23 AM
- Mrs Pea said...
Dear Kristen, your blog was one of those that the Lord used to draw me to the Church, and I am so grateful. I love the love that shines through from every post. Here's to many more!
- December 3, 2007 at 10:43 AM
- Julie said...
Happy One Year! I feel blessed to have found your blog... and you are definitely sharing your gift of perspective! I love your peaceful and content outlook on life along with your joy and gratitude at being a wife and mother! I'm praying a young birthmother finds her way to your beautiful family!
- December 3, 2007 at 10:49 AM
- Emily (Laundry and Lullabies) said...
Kristen, I read your blog so that I can get a dose of contentment and a reminder to adjust my attitude. :) Those things do not come easily to me, and it is helpful to read your words for the reminders to change my perspective.
- December 3, 2007 at 11:36 AM
- stephanie said...
Happy blogiversary. Thank you for all the beautiful things you've shared with us this year!
- December 3, 2007 at 3:55 PM
- scmom (Barbara) said...
God bless you, today and always!
- December 3, 2007 at 6:39 PM
- Diane said...
A beautiful post, Kristen. If this is rambling, then please, ramble away. You have greatly succeeded in reaching your goal and sharing your sweet, uplifting perspective with us who come here. This is one of my favorite places to visit. Truly.
I will pray for that birthmother to find you, however our Lord has designed your meeting. He does work in mysterious ways. May He continue to bless your beautiful family.
- December 3, 2007 at 8:35 PM
- Nina said...
Your grace shines through in every post. Happy One Year! I would love to read more about how you manage to raise such lovely girls. Do you think it is your contentment and positive attitude that they reflect?
You are so much more than ordinary! I will say a pray that a young Catholic girl finds you. Wouldn't that be awesome? :)
- December 4, 2007 at 6:31 PM
- Alice Gunther said...
Kristen, you and this blog are both beautiful in every way! You have given tremendously to all of you and are a priceless treasure to all of us!
- December 4, 2007 at 8:48 PM
- Angie said...
Congratulations on your 1st blog anniversary! Your blog is a wonderful blessing!
(We apparently started our blogs very close to one another -- my 1 year anniversary will be on the 14th!)
- December 10, 2007 at 9:46 PM


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Even so, bapi's failure is a failure of both basic science and scientific judgment. We don't know enough about Alzheimer's disease to bet half a billion dollars on a failed Phase II trial and post hoc data mining. The money for bapi's pivotal trials should have been reallocated to enhancing our understanding of the disease's etiology, which remains painfully limited.
Most shareholders and patients grudgingly accept failure with a sigh and a shrug. The most common excuse, that "biotech is unpredictable," seems near cliché. Instead of acquiescence, we must critically evaluate how executives spend precious R&D dollars and openly question seemingly bad decisions.
I consider myself a skeptic, but not a naysayer. I intend to use The Pill and the Prick as a platform to reject the things that don't or won't work and focus energy on those things that might.
After all, I'm a patient too.
Well put Nathan.
From my own observations, it seems a lot of the incentives in healthcare research are all wrong. The incredibly long time it takes to follow an idea out to success or failure, combined with the very high failure rate helps create a culture in which success is not measured by success, but by the duration, size and expense of the project.
A few years back one of the local medical research institutes hired a very well known biotech entrepreneur to run their business development department, and I went over to see his inaugural speech. For 45 minutes, this icon of biotech entrepreneurial success spoke of how many companies he had started and run, and how much money he had raised for each. Not a word about products that reached the market or revenues generated, but he was obviously quite proud of having raised and spent over $1B.
Biotech is an odd world where success is measured by the amount of money spent rather than by the revenues generated.
Nathan; to be quite honest, sound like quite a 'dick'. You are a know-it-all kind of person that has been called a 'dick' to your face….and most certainly behind your back many times. Am I right?
Yea, but great call weeks in advance.
Hey Nate!
Delighted to see you here, great you will be able to share your insights with Forbes readership. (I hope the folks here who are just discovering you will check out some of your previous articles; this one on Verastem may be an all-time classic: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11451571/1/verastem-and-the-broken-wall-street-research-model.html ).
One comment on current piece – from the description, it seems like you are describing a lone, audacious bear in a room full of bulls, but this doesn't resonate as a description of contemporary biopharma – maybe biopharma 15y ago, or tech today. A key reason valuations are what they are today is that most companies get little to no credit for their pipeline, and almost zero credit for early stage pipeline — mostly b/c investors and everyone else has figured out what a tough business this is. There are obviously notable exceptions, and some bubbles that you've done (both here and elsewhere) a great job of pricking.
I suspect a reason so much crap gets funded isn't so much bad or dumb decision making as it is simply the absence of compelling alternatives; shoemakers make shoes, and drug makers make drugs, and even if it's unclear what to pursue, they're going to do their best with the info at hand. It's also why every management consultant I know feels industry is still at "overcapacity" and needs to downside significantly — they feel there aren't enough promising opportunities to warrant even current levels of investment.
Perhaps (as I discuss today: http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidshaywitz/2012/07/27/time-for-biopharma-to-jump-on-the-big-data-train/ ) insights gleaned from big data can help (although this remains highly speculative).
A blogger committed to being a skeptic of the pharma industry (specifically) and healthcare (in general) is hardly in the minority or among the unpopular.
Good points thanks for the perspective
As an investor like myself, the biotech arena is difficult to get a grasp of. Revenue's are all built around the FDA approval model. Thus, small biotechs are in sense gambling on the likely hood of promising data through each phase. However, I completely disagree with your statement on anti-amyloid antibody. There has been many scan images and publications from multiple academia as well as Pharma on how amyloid therapy helps fight age-related macular degeneration. I believe a small molecule approach is the next best idea here. With a small molecule approach pharma can use a longer time line to treat patients because the cost is cut by 90% per year.


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Vietnam Business Challenge Fund (VBCF) recently organised an introductory seminar and officially called for second business proposals in Hanoi. VBCF is financed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and administered by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation. The total budget of the fund is £7 million, or US$10 million. On the sidelines of the seminar, Vietnam Business Forum has an interview with Mr Javier Ayala, VBCF Managing Director. Anh Phuong reports.
Could you introduce more about VBCF?
For the time being, the concept of "challenge fund" is quite new in Vietnam. However, the organisational structure of this type of business has existed and operated efficiently in countries around the world. In Vietnam, VBCF is specifically designed for the overall purpose of supporting the private sector in Vietnam to develop innovative inclusive business models that deliver both commercial benefits for the private sector and developmental benefits for poor people.
However, we need to note that VBCF is not a private equity investor or a venture investor and does not offer loans like commercial banks. VBCF funds only specific business projects that aim to bring benefits to the poor in Vietnam.
In addition, VBCF does not charge any interest or fee for the granted funding. What it needs is that the candidate company proves the feasibility of projects. The fund does not operate for profit or make profit from the success of projects. Profit, as defined by VBCF, is the improved income of the poor in Vietnam. Therefore, the practical benefits brought by VBCF may include job creation, income improvements and availability of more affordable goods and services.
So, what kinds of projects is VBCF interested in?
Our purpose is to encourage companies operating in Vietnam to look for business ideas that meet the challenges VBCF puts forth. Accordingly, those challenges will be found in such fields as agriculture, low-carbon growth, infrastructure and basic services. We are most interested in agriculture which has a huge impact on the poor in Vietnam. Specifically, in the agricultural field, proposals must ensure to: Create added values for agricultural product value chains in the country and/or in the world while benefiting low-income people; introduce environment-friendly production methods and technologies at household scale; introduce infrastructure solutions (irrigation, storage, drying, collection, etc) for household-sourced product chains.
In the low-carbon growth field, proposals must ensure to: Introduce energy solutions and sustainable development that benefits low-income people; reduce environmental pollution and improve economic conditions of low-income communities by converting waste into energy. In the field of infrastructure and basic services, proposals must ensure to: Provide solutions to housing, clean water, sanitation services, rural infrastructure (roads, bridges, irrigation systems, etc.) for low-income people; introduce mobile solutions to improve access to value-added services (information services, financial services, etc.) to rural households.
What benefits will VBCF bring to pro-poor projects?
In fact, VBCF only funds high-risk business projects because low-risk ones easily access bank loans or other capital sources. By co-financing such projects, VBCF bears certain risks and facilitates the realisation of projects.
How are project procedures?
Candidate companies must submit executive summaries of innovative business ideas, usually presented in 3-4 pages. Then, a panel of independent experts will assess and select appropriate projects. Qualified companies will be given a time for more detailed planning and to submit it to the council for the next assessment. After that, VBCF will invite the companies to come for discussion on financing terms and project implementation processes. As agreed, the two sides will sign a formal contract.
When the project is being implemented, VBCF will not make any intervention in management or any support for the project, but VBCF is entitled to monitor the implementation progress of the project by asking the financed company to send regular reports on progress. If the project fails to fulfil contract requirements, VCF has the rights to end funding. But if the project is successful, the VCF also has the rights to multiply that model on a greater scale in Vietnam or in other countries.
VBCF is also committed to keeping all business initiatives secret, preventing them from being leaked or plagiarised. All the VBCF staff and evaluation board shall abide by the VBCF rules which prevent any act of power abuse to seek personal interests from initiatives submitted by candidate companies.
In addition, VBCF will provide technical assistance, mentoring and non-reimbursable funding of up to 49 percent of the total investment in selected inclusive business projects in Vietnam through competitive open calls. VBCF will provide funding based on the following ranges: small project (US$100,000 – 300,000), medium project (US$301,000 – 500,000) and large project (US$501,000 – 800,000).
To be qualified for VBCF funding, candidate companies must be committed to contributing at least 51 percent of total investment in inclusive business projects and the higher ratio of contribution is appreciated. In the 2009 – 2012 period, seven VBCF-funded agricultural projects created more than 2,000 jobs and increased incomes for nearly 18,000 low-income people. The call for second proposals is set to last from April to August 2013.
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When board Vice President Susan Austin decided to create a new fundraiser for the society, she wanted a party that wasn't too expensive.
"There are so many formal balls that you have to buy glittery dresses and tuxes for," she said. "And that's really expensive. And what we really want are those dollars going to the animals."
Since everyone calls these events "balls," and it's for the animals, she thought the Fur Ball would be the perfect name. The event will have a Mardi Gras theme.
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Missed opportunities. That's what kept the Indianapolis Colts from leaving Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday with a National Football League win.
Thanks to some outstanding play by second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill and a tenacious defense that made things tough on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, especially in the second half, the Miami Dolphins made just enough plays down the stretch to pull out a 24-20 win.
Tannehill completed 23 of 34 passes for 319 yards and a touchdown to come away victorious in his second career matchup with Luck. Indianapolis had won last year's meeting 23-20 — also played at Lucas Oil Stadium — securing a victory in that game in much the same way that the Dolphins turned the tables on the Colts this time around.
"We had our chances. We made plays," Indianapolis head coach Chuck Pagano was quick to point out afterward. "Offensively, we moved the ball up and down the field. But we couldn't convert and score touchdowns, especially early, and then we missed a field goal.
"We gave up too many big plays in the first half. A couple runs, the passes. It was a darn good football team that came in here. We knew that going in. Credit them. We just didn't make enough plays. They made just enough to get out of here with a win."
Pagano's right. The Colts rolled up more total offensive yardage (448 to 398) and more first downs (23 to 21) than Miami.
Luck more than held his own against Tannehill's Dolphins, completing 25 of 43 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown. He also ran four times for 38 yards.
The differences, though, were the mental and physical errors that ended up costing Indianapolis most of the afternoon. Luck was intercepted once in the end zone early in the fourth quarter when he underthrew wide receiver Reggie Wayne.
A pass later in the quarter to tight end Coby Fleener was very nearly picked off in the end zone when there appeared to be some communication issues between the two former Stanford players.
Perhaps the biggest example of the Colts' issues came on their initial offensive drive of the game. Luck led Indianapolis from its own 20-yard line down to the Miami 34. But a pair of incomplete passes to wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey led to a 52-yard field goal attempt by Adam Vinatieri.
The kick had the distance but clanked off the the right upright and bounced back on the field. That was perhaps an omen for how the rest of the day was going to go for the Colts offense.
Indianapolis fell behind 7-0 on a 18-yard touchdown pass from Tannehill to wide receiver Mike Wallace, and then 14-3 on a 10-yard run by running back Lamar Miller. Vinatieri connected on a 30-yard field goal after the Dolphins' opening score.
A 3-yard touchdown pass from Luck to Fleener narrowed the margin to 14-10 early in the second quarter, and a 1-yard plunge by running back Ahmad Bradshaw put Indianapolis on top 17-14 with 1:26 left in the first half.
Miami (2-0) was able to tie the game right before halftime as placekicker Caleb Sturgis nailed a 54-yard field goal as time expired.
Sturgis got two attempts to kick, missing on the first try, but Pagano had called a timeout before the ball was snapped. Sturgis made his second one, however, and momentum shifted back to the Dolphins.
Indianapolis took a 20-17 lead early in the third quarter when Vinatieri made a 38-yard effort. The Colts got a break when an apparent Tannehill incomplete pass was ruled to be a fumble and was recovered by safety Joe Lefeged.
After moving quickly down to the Miami 20-yard line, the Colts let the drive bog down again. It appeared as if the Colts had scored a touchdown on a pass from Luck to Fleener, but Indianapolis was flagged for an illegal shift on the play. Pagano settled for the field goal.
The Dolphins took the lead for good at 24-20 with 4:40 left in the quarter as tight end Charles Clay scored on a 1-yard run.
Indianapolis still had its chances to pull out yet another comeback victory, but the end zone interception thwarted one scoring chance, as did a fourth-down sack of Luck by former Colts outside linebacker PhIllip Wheeler with 1:35 left in the game.
Pagano's team had the football at the Dolphins' 23-yard line before the drive finally came to an end.
"We just kind of lost the field-position battle there in the third quarter. But, again, we had our chances," the Colts coach lamented. "We just didn't make enough plays."
Besides Luck, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton broke loose for six catches and 124 yards, all in the first half. Fleener added four receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown. Wayne was double-teamed most of the game but was able to come up with five receptions for 46 yards.
Bradshaw, making his first start at running back for the Colts, picked up 65 yards in 15 carries.
Wallace, who signed with the Dolphins during the offseason after beginning his career in Pittsburgh, had nine catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
"We got to play consistent football for 60 minutes as best as you can. We got some things to clean up," Pagano admitted. "We got to do a better job. There were some positives to take away from this. We're going to come in [Monday], roll up our sleeves, look at the tape, make the corrections."
Indianapolis (1-1) will make its first road trip of the season, heading to San Francisco next Sunday for a 4:25 p.nm. game on CBS.
"Like I told [the team], it's the National Football League. It doesn't get any easier. We've got to go out west and play a darn good football team in the 49ers," the Colts coach said. "We'll go back, make the corrections and go back to work."
Dolphins 24, Colts 20
At Lucas Oil Stadium
Miami 14 3 7 0 — 24
Indianapolis 3 14 3 0 — 20
Mia—Wallace 18 pass from Tannehill (Sturgis kick)
Ind—FG Vinatieri 30
Mia—Miller 10 run (Sturgis kick)
Ind—Fleener 3 pass from Luck (Vinatieri kick)
Ind—Bradshaw 1 run (Vinatieri kick)
Mia—FG Sturgis 54
Ind—FG Vinatieri 38
Mia—Clay 1 run (Sturgis kick)
Mia Ind
First downs 21 23
Total Net Yards 398 448
Rushes-yards 27-101 26-133
Passing 297 315
Punt Returns 0-0 2-16
Kickoff Returns 2-73 1-28
Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0
Comp-Att-Int 23-34-0 25-43-1
Sacked-Yards Lost 5-22 3-6
Punts 5-41.6 4-51.5
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0
Penalties-Yards 0-0 3-13
Time of Possession 29:26 30:34
RUSHING—Miami, Miller 14-69, Dan.Thomas 8-30, Tannehill 4-1, Clay 1-1. Indianapolis, Bradshaw 15-65, Luck 4-38, D.Brown 7-30.
PASSING—Miami, Tannehill 23-34-0-319. Indianapolis, Luck 25-43-1-321.
RECEIVING—Miami, Wallace 9-115, Clay 5-109, Hartline 5-68, Miller 2-6, Gibson 1-11, Dan.Thomas 1-10. Indianapolis, Hilton 6-124, Wayne 5-46, Fleener 4-69, Bradshaw 3-19, Whalen 2-28, Havili 2-12, Heyward-Bey 2-10, Jones 1-13.


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