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A Frank Lloyd Wright home in the middle of Phoenix is off the market.
Earlier this month, luxury real estate agent Robert Joffe listed the property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). He offered his services pro bono after learning about the architectural masterpiece.
Joffe stepped in when he learned the previous owners planned to demolish the home and develop the land.
"I've had no idea even myself what this was all about. In the last few months, I've learned (about the home, and) I've started to appreciate it," Joffe said earlier this month.
On Wednesday, a company spokesperson said the house was sold and earnest money is in the bank.
The structure, known as the Gladys and David Wright House, is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's "red-tile" projects. Only a select few of his designs were designated as such, meaning Wright designed both the interior and exterior, down to every detail.
The listing price was set at $2,389,000. No word yet on what it sold for.
Joffe said he expects the person or company that purchases the home will try to preserve the property. He said the home does need some work in order to be restored to its original condition.
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The men's draw in the 2012 French Open will start to take shape on Monday, as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will all be playing for a chance to make the quarterfinals.
Tsonga will conclude his match against Stanislaw Wawrinka from Sunday, with the hard-hitting Frenchman beginning Monday up 4-2 in the fifth set.
Murray will have to overcome a partisan crowd, as he faces France's Richard Gasquet at 11:00 AM local time on the Court Philippe Chartier.
Nadal, meanwhile, is not expected to be challenged by Argentina's Juan Monaco. Their match will begin at 11:00 AM local time on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
ESPN2 will have live coverage of the French Open from 6-10 AM EST, with the Tennis Channel taking over coverage for the rest of the day.
You can see a full French Open scoreboard at SI.com.
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University of Maine researchers are studying the most efficient way to commercially thin regenerating clearcuts from the spruce budworm outbreak of the 1980s that are starting to reach profitable size throughout northern Maine. With no consensus among foresters and those in the logging industry about how best to thin stands, the researchers are investigating commercial thinning treatments that are silviculturally effective.
Jeffrey Benjamin, associate professor of forest operations, and Robert Seymour, the Curtis Hutchins Professor of Forest Resources, teamed with Emily Meacham, now with American Forest Management, and Jeremy Wilson, executive director of the Harris Center for Conservation Education, to compare thinning methods.
In the team's recent study, they compared two whole-tree and two cut-to-length systems in terms of residual stem damage, retention of downed woody material, product utilization and production cost. While initial results were mixed in terms of residual stand damage, more than four times more biomass was produced from the whole-tree operations. The study also found commercially available equipment can conduct these treatments with skilled operators, but at a high production cost. The best system silviculturally was also the most expensive.
The researchers say efforts to develop cost-efficient harvesting machines to treat the stands should continue. No matter what technological advances are made, logging contractors carry the biggest responsibility for success because they need to balance residual stem damage and crop tree selection with production costs, according to the researchers.
Details of the study were published in the December 2013 issue of the Society of American Foresters' Northern Journal of Applied Forestry.


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NEWARK -- The NHL's offseason officially kicks off at 3 p.m. today when the Flyers do something completely insane, likely trading away Claude Giroux and their first round pick for a seventh rounder in 2018. Ed Snider and and the Flyers brass rode up the Turnpike on a party bus, where they no doubt discussed strategy in great detail and determined that the only course of action is to blow it all to hell.
No, seriously though -- the Flyers are one team everybody expects craziness out of today at the draft, and that very well may happen. Holmgren likely has a lot of his sleeve right now and Draft day is when all of it always comes together. We've seen it before and let's hope that when the dust settles at the end of the day, the Flyers are positioned as a better hockey team.
Oh, by the way - they're also set to make some actual draft picks today too, beginning with the No. 11 overall pick. It seems clear that they'll pick a defenseman with that selection, and Rasmus Ristolainen or Darnell Nurse seem to be the clearest targets, although there are several other defensive prospects that they could view favorably as well. On the flip side, the Flyers mentality has always been to draft the best player available, regardless of position and organizational need. That, and they just flat out don't draft many defensemen early in the draft.
If Holmgren holds on to the 11th pick, it's not necessarily all that clear which direction the team will go.
Here's a full list of the picks the Flyers have on Sunday at the Draft:
Round 1
11. Philadelphia
Round 2
41. Philadelphia
Round 3
72. Philadelphia
77. Pittsburgh (from Min-Phi-Dal)
Round 4
102. Ottawa (from Phi.-TB)
103. Los Angeles (from Phx-CBJ-Phi.)
Round 5
132. Philadelphia
Round 6
162. Philadelphia
Round 7
192. Philadelphia
The festivities begin at 3 p.m., live from Newark on NBC Sports Network. NBCSN will simulcast TSN's coverage of the draft until around 8 p.m. Sunday, when NHL Network will take over for the later rounds.


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ARTICLE XX-D MINOR LEAGUE FREE-AGENT:Marcos Mateo, RHPEli Whiteside, C
SIX-YEAR FREE-AGENT:Jeffry Antigua, LHPLars Anderson, 1BAlberto Cabrera, RHPMarcelo Carreno, RHPLendy Castillo, RHPHunter Cervenka, LHP (see NOTE)Charlie Cutler, CEduardo Figueroa, RHPLuis Flores, CEdgar Gonzalez, INFMarcus Hatley, RHPRyan Kalish, OFJonathon Mota, INFStarling Peralta, RHPCarlos Pimentel, RHPDae-Eun Rhee, RHPJose Rosario, RHPNOTE: Hunter Cervenka will be eligible to be a Rule 55 minor league 6YFA post-2014 if he signed a 2008 contract when he signed his "first contract" with the Boston Red Sox on 8-15-2008. However, if he was "Signed for Future Service" (first contract was a 2009 contract), he will not be eligible to be a Rule 55 minor league 6YFA until post-2015.
SECOND CONTRACT MINOR LEAGUE FA:Jesus Arias,RHPHumberto Garcia, INFYeiker Lovera, RHPNate Maldonado, CManny Ramirez, OFBrohiglyn Rivero, RHPJulio Sanchez, RHPRoberto Vahlis, C
1. If an ARTICLE XX-B MLB FREE-AGENT signs a minor league contract at least ten days prior to MLB Opening Day, and then is either not released by 12 PM (Eastern) on the 5th day prior to MLB Opening Day or added to an MLB Active List (25-man roster) or MLB Disabled List by 3 PM (Eastern) on MLB Opening Day, the player automatically receives a $100,000 retention bonus, and the player can unilaterally opt-out of the minor league contract on June 1st if he has not been added to an MLB Active List (25-man roster) or an MLB Disabled List by that date.
2. A minor league player eligible to be an ARTICLE XX-D FREE-AGENT who accepts an Outright Assignment and defers free-agency until the end of the season is not eligible to be a free-agent if the player is added back to an MLB 40-man roster by the end of the MLB regular season. If the player is not added back to a 40-man roster by the end of the MLB regular season, the player can file for free-agency beginning on the day after the conclusion of the MLB regular season up through October 15th.
2. A minor league player eligible to be an MLB RULE 55 FREE-AGENT is not eligible to be a FA if the player is added to his club's 40-man roster by 5 PM (Eastern) on the 5th day following the conclusion of the World Series.
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For failing to sign top overall pick Brady Aiken, the Houston Astros will get the 2nd pick in next year's draft on top of their regular pick.
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THT, BP (with their PECOTA Projections) and Szymborski each employs a unique methodology, which I won't even try to summarize or explain. Regardless, I thought it would be worthwhile to stack all three sets of Cub player predictions side by side, focusing on the eight likely starting position players plus Cliff Floyd, the five starting pitchers including Wade Miller, and the closer, Ryan Dempster.
Also, to round out the field, I consulted my old friend, Phil, a very smart, very dedicated Cub fan who can calculate slugging percentages in his head and who, coincidentally, turned me on to The Cub Reporter what seems like a very long time ago. Phil employed no simulation models or complicated algorithms in coming up with his picks, but rather, a time-honored technique called educated guesswork that took about 15 minutes.
"(He) fought through a sports hernia all of last season with the Cubs... He underwent surgery for that. Even bigger… he finally underwent an operation to clean out loose bodies in his throwing elbow."
True. 3 of Price's 5 starts were 8+ innings, with 3 ER or less.. He's been good.
Smyly has been lights out...wow!
Gave me chills!
Cubs hire Baseball Prospectus writer Jason Parks (ProfessorParks) as a scout.
BRENT: Son is a contact hitter with a line-drive stroke... good bunter... no HR power... has above-average speed and is a good baserunner and base-stealer... athletic but erratic middle-infielder with above-average range and decent arm strength... definitely better at 2B than SS... needs to work on the finer points of infield play... I think he got promoted to either Daytona or Tennessee on Wednesday, but the transaction hasn't been announced yet...
The team ought to offer fans complimentary Prozac while Baez is around. He's going to give us a lot of ups and downs.
BRETT: Camp Days & intrasquad games only
Also 7 of 10.
That was a fun last AB heat against power - batter represents lead run - caught deep on warning track. Baez is mercurial alright. Last two AB had promise. What a character.
they still have n.ramirez floating around in the 2015 mix with them. it should be a nice mix with a little talent insurance.
i think they have a year of club control on w.wright, too...not sure.
Grimm having a very nice August -- 2ER in 12 innings, only 1 BB.
It would be nice if he could develop into a reliable option, so Ramirez/Strop/Rondon don't have to pitch every game the Cubs lead.
c'mon cubbies...2 runs off chapman shouldn't be that hard.
7 of 10, should have been 8
8th inning WOW.
Baez gets a shit call on the 1st pitch, keeps his composure and rips a double - punished the ball to the wall and never got more than 8-10 feet off the ground.
Starlin hits a 403 foot moon shot off the center field wall and doesn't run. Ends up at first. Will cut him some slack with what he's been through, but he made 3 solid mental errors today. Dang.
Valbuena sucks ass with a big run sitting on 3rd and K's with nobody out.
Gotta run Starlin.
Cut the rookie shit.
Really nice to see Baez come through in that RBI situation despite some erratic homeplate umping and an intimidating power reliever on the mound.
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A cold front expected to move across Southeast Texas Saturday night will likely keep Tropical Storm Karen at bay, according to an email from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La.
Tropical Storm Karen developed over the Yucatan Channel and the southern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, and has the chance to become a hurricane before it makes landfall on Saturday. As of 3:14 p.m. on Thursday, the storm's path indicated extreme southeast Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama, extending further east into the Florida Panhandle.
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A motorist was killed on I-75 in the Atlanta area after stopping to change a flat tire.
Morrow Police say the driver was on the side of a highway near an entrance ramp when he was hit by a car.
We spoke with the Dougherty County Police Department about steps motorists in South Georgia should take for their safety when changing a tire.
"If possible, I know it's not always possible, try to move off the roadway into a safe location...the common courtesy of moving over to the other lane doesn't happen now, and people are being struck by vehicles, and it's resulting in deaths or serious injuries," said Capt. Jackson, Dougherty County Police Department.
Dougherty County Police say it's been years since someone has been killed while changing a tire on a South Georgia road.
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Although you are reading this article in December, I'm writing it in October. When I stopped by a local grocery store this morning, I couldn't help but notice that Christmas music was already playing overhead. Christmas music in October strikes me...
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Although you are reading this article in December, I'm writing it in October. When I stopped by a local grocery store this morning, I couldn't help but notice that Christmas music was already playing overhead. Christmas music in October strikes me particularly wrong. It's not that I'm some type of Scrooge; I just think we should celebrate holidays in order: Thanksgiving first, then Christmas.
As I pondered the situation, the words of "The Christmas Song" inevitably soaked into my brain – "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." This may conjure warm memories of standing close to a campfire, trying to stay warm against winter's chill, but here in Kentucky, it is not all that cold in October. In fact, the high today is supposed to be in the low 70s, so rather than mental images of staying warm, I began to conjure mental images of "seeing" warm. And since you will be reading this in December, when many of you will be fighting off winter's chill, I decided that rather than resist, I would encourage. Go light a fire. Grab the chestnuts. Stay warm – but bring your thermal imager, as there is much to be learned!
I'm sure I don't have to tell you how to start a fire, so I will skip that, but you will need the following:
- • Firewood. You will need enough split, dried firewood to keep a hot bed of coals, but you will also want a few green pieces as well – wood that has been freshly cut or not split and dried.
- • Kindling. This can be paper, small sticks or cardboard in various densities and sizes.
- • A wooden box. You might have to make this one, but a wooden box configured so that you have a B, C and D wall as well as a ceiling – no floor and no A wall. The three walls should be slightly longer than the base of the fire you will create and approximately twice the height of the firewood. Thicker wood will last longer, so half-inch or three-quarter-inch plywood would be ideal. If you want to get really crazy, cut a hole in the center of the "ceiling" that represents about one-fourth of the total size of the ceiling. Cut another piece of plywood the same size as your ceiling, but with a hole in the center that represents about one-tenth of the total ceiling size and place it on top of the box so that the smaller hole is centered over the larger hole. Finally, cut a piece of plywood to cover the smaller hole. The hole-cutting is not necessary, but will extend training if you have the time.
- • Your thermal imager. Make sure you are familiar with the temperature ratings associated with the colorization scheme your imager uses. If you don't know, reference the owner's manual, the manufacturer's website or simply call the manufacturer and ask.
- • Chestnuts. What fun would it be if you couldn't eat while you train?
As soon as you set the fire, begin to observe with the thermal imager. Look at the difference between what you see with your eyes and what the imager sees. The two images will look very different. In the incipient stages of your campfire, the flames are likely to be large and very bright to your eyes; however, the thermal imager will view them as fairly small.
The main difference is that your eyes see light and the thermal imager does not, so while you perceive the flame to be large based on the amount of light entering your eye, the thermal imager perceives the flame as smaller as it can only assess the heat associated with the flame and cannot see the light. The secondary difference is that, in the incipient stages of a fire, lighter-weight combustibles are usually the first to pyrolize and become consumed. Lighter fuels don't generate as much heat as heavier fuels do, but they pyrolize rapidly resulting in a large flame with relatively little heat. This is why you typically use kindling to get a campfire started.
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Hull KR prop James Green has committed his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension.
The 23-year-old former Skirlaugh Bulls front rower has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the Robins in 2014, having appeared in all but one of his side's 12 matches so far, despite fierce competition for places in the pack.
Rovers coach Craig Sandercock said: " He's come a long way in a fairly short space of time and over the past two or three years we've been really happy with the improvements in his game.
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Penn State Swimmers at U.S. Olympic Trials - Day Seven Recap
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Omaha, Neb. - Five Penn State swimmers competed on Saturday, the final day of preliminaries at U.S. Olympic Trials. Michelle Myers swam in the 50 free while David Kraft, Dito Calderon, Chris Sullivan and Ben Ryan all swam in the 1500 freestyle.
Kraft turned in an excellent swim, finishing 21st in 15:36.71 while Calderon and Sullivan finished within a second of each other in 37th and 38th place, respectively. Sullivan far outswam his seed as he was among the lowest seeded swimmers in that event but managed to finish in the middle of the pack. Myers took 59th in the 50 free.
With none of the five individuals from Saturday advancing onto Sunday's semifinals or finals, Saturday's action wrapped up the week-long stay for Penn State's 20 swimmers at Olympic Trials. Although a tremendous experience for all involved, none qualified for the Olympic games. Pat Schirk came the closest as he advanced to the finals in both the 100 and 200 backstroke events, but came up short of finishing in the top two in the finals as he finished eighth in both events.
The Nittany Lion swimmers, aside from the graduated seniors that competed at Trials, will now return to Happy Valley and begin preparations for the 2008-09 season under first-year head coach John Hargis, who officially began his duties at Penn State on Monday, July 7.
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Lieutenant Dill says about 30 households have signed up, but that number will increase over the next few days.
New this year in Clinton: residents can sign up online at www.clintonms.org.
The service has been provided for the last few years in Clinton. In the city of Madison it has been available since 1992, and it's not something that's offered just around the holidays. Any time during the year that a family goes out of town, they can call police and get the service.
"The officers will actually get out of the vehicles and check the exterior of the residence, including the back yard if they don't have any vicious animals or anything like that," says Captain Kevin Newman. "After we've conducted the checks and they return back to town, we'll actually mail them a copy of the form back that has the dates and times that the officer physically checked the residence."
Neither Clinton nor Madison Police have come across anything criminal during these checks.
"But we have found situations where a window may have been partially open or something may have happened due to the weather. That's why we ask them to give us a contact member of someone here locally, a family member or friend," Captain Newman says.
Your local police department may offer a similar service. It's definitely worth giving them a call to find out.
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Asad Niazi said he had "lost control" and should be cleared of murder but the jury rejected his defence
A man who bludgeoned his girlfriend to death with a hammer has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Asad Niazi killed Charito 'Che' Cruz by hitting her on the head more than 50 times with a hammer in front of their baby daughter at their rented home in Cambridge Road, Kingston.
Jobless Niazi claimed he lost control after discovering Ms Cruz, 37, had rekindled an affair with a former lover by going through messages left on a computer.
He admitted manslaughter but denied murder on the grounds of loss of control and diminished responsibility, claiming he was suffering from severe depression at the time of the attack on September 26, 2011.
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The ship overall showed some wear, most notably in the carpet in some areas. The pool area also needed attention with broken tiles, etc. The bathroom in our stateroom also showed some signs of age. My only real complaint however, was the odor that arose in our bathroom half way through our cruise. It was a sewer odor with almost a mildew-type smell mixed in. I tried to disregard it for a day or so, assuming that it would dissipate over time. When it got to the point that my son wouldn't go in the bathroom any longer because of the smell, I called guest relations and they said they would send a plumber. We never saw evidence of a plumber, the smell never went away, and guest relations never followed up with us on the problem. Since we only had one day left, I never called back, but was disappointed that the problem wasn't resolved.
The food on the cruise was better than Royal Caribbean and Disney, but it still did not compare to our first Celebrity cruise. My husband noted a lack of fresh fruit variety, and there seemed to be less variety in general than on our first cruise. This being said, I should add that the food was none-the-less delicious and fresh. I think just the economy in general is creating the necessity to cut some corners that may be evident in the food.
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We did not go to any of the nightly shows, but we did participate in several on-board activities that were great. We enjoyed the scrapbooking session where a very nice scrapbook page kit was provided. Also, the tour of the kitchen was very impressive.
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Democratic insiders feel more optimistic about President Barack Obama's chances of winning Michigan in November's presidential election: that's the finding of this week's Blue Mitten survey of influential Democrats.
Thirty-one Democrats from the southeastern Michigan area were asked, using an automated survey tool, their opinions about the presidential election following the Democratic and Republican conventions.
Twenty-three responses were collected.
Twenty-one influencers said they were more confident about Obama's chances of winning Michigan then they were before the conventions. Two said their opinions had not changed since the conventions.
But it may have been a former president who stole the show last week in Charlotte, NC.
Eleven people mentioned former President Bill Clinton's speech as the top highlight of the Democratic National Convention.
"Bill Clinton's speech," one respondent said, punctuating the ending with three exclamation points. "Without a doubt, he made a spectacular case for voting for President Obama—Bill is a master at stating a point!!"
Two people also said former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's speech was the highlight.
"Loved Governor Granholm's stirring defense of the auto industry—and the many references throughout the convention to the President's role in rescuing out domestic automakers and their extended enterprise," one respondent said.
Ten Democratic insiders stated platform issues as the party's biggest misstep at the convention. The platform was changed during the convention to include a mention of God and call Jerusalem the capital of Israel.
"In an effort to demonstrate the inclusive nature of the Democratic Party, there were missteps in adopting the platform," one respondent said. "However, the Democratic platform remains far closer to the center than the suddenly-radical GOP platform adopted at their convention."
Perhaps not surprisingly, the Democratic insiders did not offer too many positive assessments of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
But those who did pointed to the speech given by former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and GOP efforts to "try to lure women and the minority vote."
Five insiders said the Republicans biggest misstep at their convention was the speech by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood.
Other results of the survey:
- Seventeen respondents said they "strongly agree" that Obama showed the American people clear differences between him and Republican challenger Mitt Romney; four said they "agree"; and two said they had no opinion.
- Seventeen influencers said they "strongly agree" that the Democratic convention provided the party with the momentum it needs to get the base to turn out for what is expected to be a close election; five said they "agree"; and one said they had no opinion.
- Thirteen respondents said they believed the Republican and Democratic conventions would have "somewhat of an effect" on the election; five said it would have "not much of an effect"; three said it would have a "significant effect"; and one left the question blank.
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Patch will be conducting Red Mitten and Blue Mitten surveys throughout 2012 in hopes of determining the true sentiment of Republicans and Democrats on the ground in Michigan. If you are an activist, party leader or elected official and would like to take part in weekly surveys that lasts just a few minutes, please email Associate Regional Editor John Hetzler at email@example.com.
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On a busy day even by their routinely high-energy standards, the winds of change continued to blow briskly for the Seahawks Saturday, with the exits of high-priced WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and offensive line coach Alex Gibbs highlighting a host of significant developments. It's hard to imagine the Seahawks' headquarters not having a state-of-the-art revolving door, with players constantly coming and going since Pete Carroll became the head coach. After the release of 20 players yesterday, only 30 players from last season's roster remain on the team.
In addition to the release of the 32-year-old Houshmandzadeh — who is guaranteed $7 million from the Seahawks this season minus the veteran minimum salary, which is what he reportedly signed for with Baltimore on Monday — and the 69-year-old Gibbs' stunning retirement announcement just eight days before the start of the season, the Seahawks obtained OL Stacy Andrews in a trade with the Eagles, placed key backup OT Ray Willis on injured reserve and immediately triggered rumors of a Carroll reunion with Matt Leinart with the release of QB J.P. Losman
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Live! From Seattle! It's Saturday Afternoooon! Shedding the roster of Houshmandzadeh, who hardly endeared himself to many in the Seahawks' organization, according to sources close to the team, was big enough news, considering the big investment the team had made in him.
But with Gibbs seemingly out of nowhere deciding to throw in the towel — daily team observers say he certainly seemed into his job like normal on the practice field — it wasn't just another day at the office for a new regime that has given new meaning to the term "rebuilding."
Let's go back to the Houshmandzadeh release for a minute. It really would appear he had become expendable if WR Mike Williams' apparent rejuvenation after a two-year hiatus from the NFL is indeed not a mirage and youngsters Deon Butler and Golden Tate can provide an impact along with oldster Deion Branch, who has disappointed more often than not in his time in Seattle.
But Gibbs' exit doesn't bode well at all for an offensive line that already was hurting big-time. Not only had it already lost its top backup in Willis for the season, but first-round OLT Russell Okung and free-agent pickups Ben Hamilton and Chester Pitts are currently saddled with injuries.
As for Andrews, he offers size (6-7, 340) and versatility (he can play both guard and tackle), but he also has had a very hard time staying healthy.
The release of Losman definitely opens the door for a new No. 3 quarterback behind Matt Hasselbeck and Charlie Whitehurst. But considering how much Carroll continues to genuinely gush over Whitehurst, the likelihood of Leinart reuniting with his former coach at USC seems remote.
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New Music Ensemble Call for Scores
2013 Bowling Green State University New Music Ensemble Call for Scores
The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University has a rich tradition of promoting contemporary music through performance, education and outreach. Home to the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, the college hosts the annual Music at the Forefront Series as well as the BGSU New Music Festival, now in its 33rd year. Additionally, the college maintains a very active Music Technology program, offers a DMA in Contemporary Music with specializations in composition or performance and continually encourages its students, in all degree programs, to engage with the music of our time.
The New Music Ensemble at BGSU wishes to contribute to this tradition by offering a call for scores for performance on their February 14, 2013 concert.
Guidelines for the 2013 Bowling Green State University New Music Ensemble Call for Scores
Prize: Performance on the BGSU New Music Ensemble's February 14, 2013 concert, a concert audio recording and/or DVD video as well as the option of having the performance streamed live on the web.
Submission fee:
Eligibility: Composers of any age, nationality or institutional affiliation, except those currently enrolled in or employed by Bowling Green State University.
Important dates:
- November 1 (11:59pm EST), 2012 – submission deadline (received)
- November 9, 2012 – selected work/composer announced via email
- November 30, 2012 – professional quality performance materials due from winner (received)
Required submission materials (online submission only, see end of posting for details):
- 1 PDF file of the score, clearly labeled (composer_title_score.pdf). Details below.
- 1 PDF information document, clearly labeled (composer_title_info.pdf). Details below.
Optional submission materials:
- 1 mp3 audio file, clearly labeled (composer_title_audio.mp3). Details below.
Score specifications:
-8-15 minutes in total duration
-Instrumentation may be any subset of 7-14 players from the following list:
2 flutes (doubling piccolo)
1 oboe
2 clarinets (doubling bass or Eb clarinet)
4 saxophones total (S, A, T, B, multiples of one type possible)
1 bassoon
2 horns
2 trumpets
2 tenor trombones
1 tuba
2 percussionists (standard orchestral and wind ensemble percussion instruments available)
1 piano
1 harp
1 soprano voice
1 mezzo-soprano voice
2 violins
1 viola
1 violoncello
1 contrabass
-Works that incorporate electronics will be considered, include technical details in score preface
-Works that require an instrumental soloist will not be considered
Information document specifications:
-File clearly labeled (composer_title_info.pdf)
Please include--
-Composer name
-Composition title and date of composition
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Telephone number
-Composer bio (short)
-Instrumentation of submitted work
-Brief program note of submitted work
-Performance history of submitted work
If submitting a recording (optional), please include the following information on the information document as well:
-Performing ensemble
-Date of recording
-Composers are encouraged to include timing cues (for example, 0:36-1:42) and correlating score
location (page and measure number) for 1 or 2 excerpts that they feel are most representative of the work.
Submission instructions:
-All pdf and mp3 files should be uploaded to a single, new, clearly labeled folder within the composer's Dropbox account. (The Dropbox file hosting service is easy to use, reliable and highly preferred, www.dropbox.com).
-A URL link to download this folder from Dropbox should then be sent from the composer's email address to the following email address: email@example.com
-Files sent as email attachments will not be accepted and will not be opened.
-One composition will be selected for performance. However, the selection committee has the right to decline any and all submissions for performance should none be acceptable for the project. The selection committee's decision is final and may not be appealed.
-One composition will be selected for performance. However, the selection committee has the right to decline any and all submissions for performance should none be acceptable for the project.
-The selection committee's decision is final and may not be appealed.
Questions? Please contact:
Christopher Dietz, Director
Bowling Green State University New Music Ensemble


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It was good to see "The Duke" ring the NYSE opening bell this morning as no one in the NFL has done a better of job of pulling off big-time acquisitions than number 7.
Ditching a dicey, yet exciting, stock pick (think Tebow) for a beaten down blue-chip (think Manning) was perhaps the most guttiest call ever made. But, the man knows quarterbacks, put his boots to the ground, did his homework, and has made a nice return on his investment.
The big payday will be winning the Super Bowl, of course, and going into battle there is no other quarterback we would take right now, other than Peyton. He is the Warren Buffet of QB's and we would bet a Fifty if we were in Vegas he has his team well prepared for the Big Game. Tip, give the points.
As far as the market, the indexes have once again bounced off the bottom of the trading ranges and are pushing resistance as we head into the second half of trading. Earnings have been the big story as Facebook (FB, $61.41, up $7.88), Qualcomm (QCOM, $73.11, up $1.99) and Under Armour (UA, $104.18, up $18.97) passed Wall Street expectations.
We were expecting Under Armour to have a big quarter as we were watching February call options on the stock. The current market volatility has made earnings trades much more trickier but we had a good feeling shares would make a huge move based on the results.
The stock had been in a tight $80-$85 trading range going into the announcement and we were following the February 87.50 calls (UA140222C00087500, $16.45, up $13.90) up until last week. As you can see, these options are up 545% today after closing at $2.55 into Wednesday's close.
We usually don't like to pay over $2 for an option as most of our trades are on options that have premiums in the $0.50-$1.25 range. These aforementioned calls were a little pricey but we should have pulled the trigger on a small position as we could have purchased 5 contracts to keep the position in the $1,000-$2,000 range and where we are comfortable trading.
The risk with higher priced premium options is that if UA would have disappointed and shares dipped below $80, these options would likely expire worthless.
Next week will offer some great possible earnings trades but we are trying to pick stocks that have other headline events pending (drug trials) or ones that appear to be ready to breakout or breakdown based on the chart work.
We list a lot of these types of trades for our Weekly Wrap EVERY week and a few of them make it to our Daily Watch List. We have said for the past 2 weeks with volatility picking up, 10%-20% moves are coming in stocks and strangle or straddle option trades could do well.
These types of option strategies are a good way to make high double-digit and even triple-digit gains with less risk as you are hedged. However, it is important not to overpay and to figure out the breakeven points.
Our trading course, How to Trade Options on Momentum Stocks, goes more in-depth on how use straddle and strangle option trades to reduce risk and enhance returns. For those of you that upgraded or purchased a 1-year deal in December, you should be getting tracking numbers by Friday afternoon to let you know when the course will arrive on your doorstep. The coupon code to get a 1-year deal for $789 on our DAILY publication, and the option course at no charge ($895 value), is still open and expires Friday at midnight. For the coupon code, please email us as we only have a limited amount of extra copies available.
The Dow is up 140 points to 15,878 and the S&P 500 is higher by 23 points to 1,797. The Nasdaq is surging 78 points to 4,129 and the Russell 2000 has hit blackjack (up 21) and is at 1,143. The S&P Volatility Index ($VIX, 16.05, down 1.30) remains stuck between 17.50-15.
Amazon.com (ANZN, $400.92, up $16.72) and Google (GOOG, $1,140.55, up $33.63) report their numbers after the close.
We have a lot to talk about inside the Members Area so let's get on it.
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Two rising lightweights who've recently barged into the top-ten rankings square off on Saturday's UFC 165 main card in the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Pat Healy bout. The contest will spark off the pay-per-view and is one of five slated for the featured lineup, which is captained by Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson and begins at 10:00 p.m. ET after the preliminary cards cycle through on Fox Sports 1 (8:00 p.m. ET) and Facebook (est. 6:00 p.m. ET).
In January 2012, Khabib Nurmagomedov (20-0) sauntered into the Octagon accompanied by a pristine 16-0 record and the illustrious laurels of a two-time world Combat Sambo champion. But that wasn't all -- like any mortal breaching the UFC's walls for the first time, the young Russian, who'll turn 25 the day before UFC 165, also carried the burden of authenticating his past accomplishments and proving he was worthy of the "hot prospect" label.
And throughout his four UFC turns, that's precisely what "The Eagle" has done. His arrival, a calculating dismantling of rugged vet Kamal Shalorus (3rd-round rear-naked choke), was a compelling statement. The question of how the two-time Combat Sambo champ would conduct himself against A-list competition was answered in the frenetic pressure, undeniable aura of gameness and the spidery, almost corkscrew-like punches Nurmagomedov unrolled. Though the final tallies (30-27 across the board) didn't reflect the fight's competitiveness, Nurmagomedov's unanimous decision over lightweight sentinel Gleison Tibau cemented that a new contender had arrived, as did his dominant performances over Thiago Tavares (1st-round TKO) and Abel Trujillo (one-sided decision).
If you're not entirely familiar with Strikeforce crossover Pat "Bam Bam" Healy (29-16), here are the general specs: the Team Sports Lab rep has over a decade of experience and 45 fights to his name yet, at 30-years-old and soaring after being reborn as a lightweight, Healy should still be considered a prospect. As a testament to his ground prowess, Healy holds the rare honor of having submitted former interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit, and reputable names such as Paul Daley and Dan Hardy were also coaxed into the jaws of Healy's voracious submission grappling.
On the heels of a 2009 loss to UFC welterweight T.J. Waldburger, Healy toppled 10 of his next 11 foes with top-ranked lightweight Josh Thomson standing as his only defeat -- though his most recent victory, an astounding 3rd-round submission over Jim Miller, was overturned to a No Contest after Healy whizzed hot for marijuana metabolites.
Nurmagomedov's wrestling was established against Shalorus and Trujillo, the latter fostering a UFC record for most takedowns in a fight (21), as were his striking and scrambling skills against Tibau and Tavares. The only facet of his game yet unproven is his guard game, which Healy will undoubtedly endeavor to test. "Bam Bam" is a submission wrestler by trade, synchronizing his size, takedowns and crafty grappling to form a technical monstrosity on the mat. Healy is the type to not just gain ground in the top position, but one who'll drastically shift the complexion of the fight by capitalizing on just one single takedown. When Healy is on top, it's a safe bet that he'll win the rest of the round handily if not finish the fight entirely.
The concern with Healy is his striking, defense and entries. Though enhanced by his stretchy height and length for a lightweight, Healy's boxing is altogether basic. His advances generally consist of predictable, straight-line attacks, he dangerously keeps his head on centerline and opponents are fully aware that his strikes stand as a mere smokescreen to veil his takedown attempts. However, Healy is so adept at his known specialty that it's rarely mattered whether his opponent knows what's coming or not -- it might be less than graceful or downright ugly, but, perhaps through sheer willpower and determination alone, Healy's consistently found a way to lock horns, ground his opponent and work his magic.
The size advantage Healy usually enjoys will be amiss here, as Nurmagomedov is a like-size lightweight. The striking facet is a clear notch in the Russian's column, and his edges in footwork, movement, quickness and agility will exponentially amplify his clout on the feet. While Nurmagomedov's sprawl and brawl was laudably intact against Tibau and Shalorus, both sound wrestlers, he'll have to adjust to Healy's atypical approach. Rather than dupe his foe with blinding outbursts of leather and catch them off-guard by changing levels for a blast double, Healy is more steady with his endlessly methodical stalking, marching forward in an almost Zombie-esque fashion with relentless intent.
Healy's striking has come a long way -- he's started to impose his length with a long, spearing jab and the vague semblance of angles when he's within range, both of which facilitate his takedown acumen. He'll tack on a decent straight right and uppercuts when he's in the pocket, but only under the rare circumstances in which he's not inclined to tie up and steal his opponent's footing. His submission prowess is his clear core competency but Healy's iron will, perseverance and unbreakable determination are his most valuable assets in regards to enforcing his submission swagger.
This poses the mechanics of range and distance, as Nurmagomedov will be well served to stay on the fringe of striking range, poke holes in Healy's porous defense as he's advancing and skate free of his grasp with elusive motion. The sensible path to undermine a complex grappler is to avoid that proficiency entirely, forcing his fate to hinge upon the efficacy of his less pronounced capabilities.
By all accounts, Nurmagomedov has shown the Fight I.Q. and ability to adhere to a wisely structured gameplan that he'll need to surpass Healy. The kicker is that even if Healy is able to impose his strength, Nurmagomedov has also displayed the grappling chops to at least survive if not negate Healy's ground assault. The likelihood of Healy cornering, containing and forcing Nurmagomedov to the ground would seem to be lesser than Nurmagomedov's chances to keep the fight upright and exploit Healy's Achilles Heel.
My Prediction: Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision.


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Sport fishing enthusiasts won't want to miss this tour. The waters surrounding Huatulco are abundant with such species as marlin, sailfish, swordfish, yellow fin tuna, dorado and mahi mahi, to name but a few. Meeting your experienced Captain at the pier, you'll board a fully equipped fishing boat that carries up to five anglers and set-off to experience the excitement of deep-sea fishing at its best.
You'll spend just over 3 hours trolling the deep blue waters of the Pacific, hoping to feel a strike that signals you've hooked a "big one." If luck is with you, perhaps you'll enjoy the exhilaration of reeling in a magnificent bill fish. A strict catch-and-release policy is enforced so you'll want to be sure and bring along your camera to record the event.
After an incredible time spent on the water, you'll cruise back to the pier, hopefully bringing with you stories to tell and some pictures of an amazing catch.
Please note: It is suggested that guests wear a lightweight, long-sleeved cotton shirt, flat comfortable shoes with a non-slip sole, as well as a hat, sunglasses, sun protection and a change of clothing. This tour is not available to wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. It is not recommended for those who suffer from motion sickness. Guests must be at least 12 years of age and those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fishing equipment, bait, tackle, license, bottled water and soft drinks are included. Any gratuities for the crew of the fishing boat are not included. Guests will be required to sign a release waiver before being allowed to take part in the tour. There is no guarantee that any species of fish will be caught and there is the possibility that the Captain and/or crew may not speak fluent English.
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