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111 W Huron
Chicago, IL 60654
River North (Chicago)
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Troquet River North Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(312) 202-9900
Hours of Operation:
6am - 10pm
6am - 12am
6am - 12am
6am - 12am
6am - 1am
7am - 3pm: Brunch Menu
3pm - 12am: A la Carte Menu
7am - 3pm: Brunch Menu
3pm - 10pm: A la Carte Menu
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef:
Martial Noguier
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Visit www.lmrestaurant.com for full catering menu.
Featured Entertainers (visit www.troquetrivernorth.com for live music schedule):
- Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen
- Nan Mason & Terry Higgins
- Paul Marinaro
- Peter Oprisko
- Bob Solone
- Elaine Dame
- Sam Fazio
- Mike Walters
- Laury Shelley
- Arlene Bardell
- Steve Biossat
- And many more
Special Events & Promotions:
Live Music Times:
Wednesday & Thursday: 6pm-9:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 9pm-12:30am
Getting there
Cross Street:
Clark Street
Public Transit:
Red Line: State & Chicago
Blue Line: Chicago
Bus: #36, #156, #22, #151, #146, #147
Parking Details:
Valet Parking in Hotel Felix: $10 for patrons of Troquet River North
Metered Street Parking is available, and meters must be paid until midnight, and has a time limit of 2 hours.
A word from Troquet River North
Troquet River North is a casual neighborhood French bar focusing on wine, custom cocktails and live entertainment. Acclaimed Chef Martial Noguier oversees culinary direction, and delivers fun and approachable food from all regions of France. Live music will be featured every Wednesday and
Thursday, 6pm-9:30pm, and every Friday and Saturday, 9pm-12:30am.
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Diner Reviews
I was expecting a real French
restaurant by looking at the menu but ultimately it was only an American cuisine cuisine with French inspirations. The food wasn't bad but it definitely did not meet my expectations. Service was kind but not really fast despite an almost empty restaurant. "
Dined on 5/18/2014
We loved the mussels. It was all
you can eat. The charcuterie plate was delicious. We will be back!"
Dined on 5/15/2014
Went there for dinner on a
Thursday. The place is big and spacious, inviting. However, the menu is very limited. Also, the food is very very simple, too simple, just a little effort on presentation and ingredients would be a plus. Their wine selection is also very limited, and most wines by the glass are American, no French. If prices were more fair, it would be OK, but I think it is overpriced for what you get in the plate."
Dined on 5/15/2014
This was my second time at
Troquet. Reasonable priced, River North spot for French food. Nice portions for the prices. Melissa was excellent and provided an unrushed dining experience. The bartender served a chardonnay instead of a pinot grigio, but mistakes happen. Thursday is all-you-can-eat-mussels which is reason enough for going! On the downside, about 15% off all them mussels either didn't cook properly or tasted gritty, but we just avoided those. Chef was accommodating with dietary requests. Easy reservations. BUY BLINDS FOR THE WINDOWS! You do NOT want to be seated in an outward facing chair after sunset. Sitting at the same height as car headlights will have you constantly blinded."
Dined on 5/15/2014
Enjoyed dinner there, most of us
ordered the prix-fix 3 course with two wines. Food was delicious, but the portions of the entrée from the prix-fix were small. It was so delicious we really wanted more! Service was great. We'll be back."
Dined on 5/10/2014
Found Troquet River North a
rather poor example of a restaurant. The food was subpar and they failed to execute simple instructions such as preparing a steak medium rather than nearly rare. The waiter while pleasant was unattentive and didn't seem to understand my comment that we had a 7:30 leave time to make a play. Nothing about the restaurant would suggest that I would ever return- which is rather unfortunate as it is conveniently located."
Dined on 5/3/2014
We went to this restaurant on a
Monday night. It was quiet and the waiter was delightful. He made great recommendations. Had the special, Coq au Vin and Poisson du Jour, which was salmon. Both were excellent. I would highly recommend the restaurant!"
Dined on 4/28/2014
Accommodated a table of ten that
turned into a table of 8 after the Shamrock Shuffle. Kinda disappointed in the food...menu has changed subtly? The dishes used to be really gorgeous, they just seemed a little lackluster. No one on the group complained, but they're all pretty low maintenance. Something just seemed a little off. Been here many times, really loved everything. Missing that "magic". The staff was awesome as usual though."
Dined on 3/30/2014
We just loved this French bistro.
Very French and wonderful music to boot. We were there on a Wednesday night and the place was alive with music and laughter and people having fun. Not for the younger crowd however, unless you are into cabaret music and oldies."
Dined on 3/26/2014
From the moment we walked in to
having my head butted with a service tray the entire experience was just lacking something. Our drinks were severely delayed with no notice from our waitress. We were not given any chef recommendations until it came time for dessert albeit a little late for my expectations. I am one of those diners who likes to be guided by the server on what to order. Share your favorite or least favorite. Something…. The rice pudding was, by far, the peak of our dining experience. Even my partner who despises rice pudding gobbled it down. Do not over look it! We will definitely revisit for drinks but will probably move on for dinner."
Dined on 3/21/2014
We went on a Wednesday night when
they have music. Most of the people were there for that. Many of the people performed and they were quite good. The food was very good and even though the menu was limited we were very happy with our choices."
Dined on 3/19/2014
I made reservations under the
assumption that it was a part of Chef Week. We decided to stay even though it was not. We started with drinks (the Madame & a pomegranate drink) and deviled eggs - both good. Dinner: boyfriend had Steak Tartine (cooked rare) with a pomme frites. The meat was perfect and it was on a slice of bread with horseradish and arugula. Very tender and tasty. I had the pasta dish with eggplant. Very simple, fresh fettuccine with shaved parmesan. Loved it. Dessert was lovely as well. Highly recommend this place - entire meal (plus tip) turned out to be only 10 cents more that two CW dishes. Perfect. Only complaint - big screen TVs at the bar. Thought they could do without. Service was terrific as well."
Dined on 3/17/2014
Had a great experience last Friday
at Troquet. Delicious food - deviled eggs and mussels were favorites. French fries are tasty too! Croques are on the larger side and can be shared. Wine selection is good but on the higher priced side, even for the area. The "troquet" size seems smaller than a bottle but costs like one. The biggest complaint was the ambiance of the restaurant - they need to install curtains on the lower windows! If you are unfortunate enough to have a seat facing the exterior of the restaurant, especially the corner, prepare to be blinded regularly by cars' headlights. We requested to move tables but more spots than not are susceptible to this inconvenience. Will return again soon!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
food was imaginative, tasty and
served in well spaced intervals. Salads were light and refreshing. Tenderloin and duck were well prepared. Rice pudding was extraordinary. Wine list had the range from affordable to expensive."
Dined on 2/28/2014
We walked in and were immediately
greeted, we were a few minutes early and waited at the bar for our table to be cleared off. Before I knew it, a staff member was helping me take off my jacket and hung it up on the back of my chair for me! What a great gesture:-) The staff were attentive, prompt and fun to talk to! Food and wine were fantastic and all of my party had no complaints what so ever! Loved Troquet:-)"
Dined on 2/14/2014
Very laid back bistro and a great
place to go and unwind after a hard work day or to set the tone for a relaxing weekend. I recommend trying the charcuterie and the duck breast. I specifically ordered the duck to see if it would be done well. It was perfect! It was very flavorful, moist, and tender."
Dined on 2/13/2014
The moment you enter, you will
fall in love with the cozy no fuss yet interesting decor. I went for a brunch and I think among the four of us in the group we ordered 4-5 different items on the menu and each one stood out..The one thing this place could really do with is better service. No offense to our server, unfortunately she was the only one running around catering to all the tables and hence the service was a little slow. I will go back for food and a great group experience!"
Dined on 2/9/2014
Maura makes some wonderful
cocktails and the rest of the staff did a great job of making us feel special. Thanks again!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
The restaurant week was not really
much of a deal. Price would be about the same if you just order off the menu. Pluses: House Bordeaux wine was very nice and a good value. Ambiance was nice, not too loud. Appetizers we had were good: Salmon was nice, delicate. The deviled eggs were also good Minuses: The mahi mahi was oily, not much flavor, and not cooked well. It came with a carrot puree which was tasty, but it seemed to need something else with it. Service was very spotty. Our initial server was good, but then the servers changed and it was hard to get her attention. And when we ordered after-dinner drinks, our server was clueless as to what they had. I had to go to the bar (much to her chagrin) to see for myself what they had."
Dined on 1/25/2014
it was great to finally have a
place to eat and enjoy great music in the neighborhood that is not a steakhouse!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
LM Bistro has been in transition
to Troquet River North. Save for one other table, it was empty the night we were there for dinner which makes it appear dark and somewhat dreary. Granted, it was a Monday night and our table was for 6:30, but by the time we left at 8pm, it was still empty. Food is excellent. Perhaps when the weather improves more people will come out and try it. It deserves a chance."
Dined on 1/20/2014
We had dined at this restaurant in
its previous incarnation as LM, and really liked it. Troquet was wonderful too. Good wine, good food. Half of our party ate a wonderful pork dish, and the others had fish. Clean plates all around. Yum!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
Like the new furnishings at
Troquet. Menu seems more abbreviated, but I don't mind that as long as the selections are curated appropriately and everything is tasty. I'll be back."
Dined on 1/12/2014
Nice touch to have cabaret music
at 9pm most nights. Loved the Mahi and the salad. did not try the desserts but believe they will be fanstastic. too."
Dined on 1/11/2014
Chef Martial Nougier's menu is
quite excellent at reasonable prices - mussels, salmon rilettes, pork belly and fish of the day and desserts. Musical entertainment of good quality and very friendly and positive service. Wine list seems good value."
Dined on 1/11/2014
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Wednesday Croque Special
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Every Wednesday join Troquet River North for a Classic Croque Monsieur and a Kronenbourg 1664 for $12. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Jun 18, 2014 - Sep 17, 2014 on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid June 18, 2014 - September 17, 2014
Thursday Mussels Special
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
All You Can Eat Mussels every Thursday for $15 per person!. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Jun 19, 2014 - Sep 18, 2014 on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM. Offer valid June 19, 2014 - September 18, 2014
1/2 priced house infused cocktails
Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Let Troquet River North make Mondays a little easier with 1/2 off our delicious house infused cocktails. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Jun 23, 2014 - Sep 22, 2014 on Mondays from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid June 23, 2014 - September 22, 2014
Tuesday Tap
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Every Tuesday enjoy Troquet River North's special draft wine for 1/2 price. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Jun 24, 2014 - Sep 23, 2014 on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM. Offer valid June 24, 2014 - September 23, 2014
Ligue 1 and Champion's League Specials
All week 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Cheer on your team at Troquet River North! Enjoy Ricard specials as well as the game day special of a Troquet Burger and a Kronenbourg 1664 for $12. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Aug 22, 2014 - Nov 22, 2014 all week from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid August 22, 2014 - November 22, 2014
Chicago Bears Game Day Special
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cheer on the Monsters of the Midway at Troquet River North with $3 Miller Lite Bottles. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Aug 22, 2014 - Nov 22, 2014 on Fridays, Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Offer valid August 22, 2014 - November 22, 2014
National Cheeseburger Day Special
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day in true French style with a Beef Bourguignon Burger with angus beef, comté, braised beef short ribs, mushroom bacon duxelle, pickled pearl onions, truffle aioli for $15. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid on Thursday Sep 18, 2014 from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid September 18, 2014
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The new year is a time of new goals for many of us.
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Brent Sutter is no longer the head coach of the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday afternoon that ... well, their statement was so polite that we're going to quote it so you believe us.
The Calgary Flames announced today that Brent Sutter and the organization have reached a mutual agreement to conclude coaching duties. In addition, the contract of assistant coach Dave Lowry will not be renewed.
"Conclude coaching duties." Now, Sutter technically wasn't fired, as his contract was up following this season, but in his season-ending press conference earlier in the week, Sutter seemed to express a desire to continue coaching. It wasn't obvious -- he emphasized the need for changes-- but he mentioned that he still has a passion for the job and wants to succeed at the highest level.
In any event, Sutter is gone, as is assistant coach Dave Lowry. The search begins for a new head coach in Calgary, and general manager Jay Feaster has given himself a few months until the draft and free agency open to get that candidate in place.
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An excellent show. Billy Sheehan is the best bass player on the planet. I have been a believer since the Talas days. Portnoy on drums was good, and I was pleasantly surprised by Kotzen's guitar playing. His vocals I don't care for, but this is...continued
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Alongside the tents and amusement rides, lumberjacks and a few jills raced to chop, saw and carve their way to victory at the Caledonia County Fair in Lyndonville.
They competed mostly for pride, with a mere $50 in prize money awarded for the top spot.
"It's all a bunch of good people that get together and they have a good time and make a little money, they spend a lot of money on equipment," Leo Lessard said.
Lessard says the event is a 40-plus-year-old tradition for him. He and his family began running the event in recent years.
He says a strong craftsman also needs great tools to win this competition.
"If you have good equipment and know how to use it you're going to do well," Lessard said.
"I've been coming up here for over 30 years now, so it's kind of a favorite for me," said Jerry Gingras, a lumberjack from New Hampshire.
Gingras frequently competes in events featured on ESPN. But he says the best in the business enjoy coming to Lyndonville, where there's an emphasis on quality wood and a great atmosphere.
"It's just as much of a big deal because a lot of the guys we compete with on the series are here today competing and it's a good test, too," Gingras said.
Gingras had a good day, winning the underhand chop event.
The world claimed bragging rights in the relay, barely knocking off Vermont.
But the competition didn't end there, many lumberjacks crosstrained and headed directly over to the Redneck Games.
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First, apologies to those who subscribe; the link to a YouTube clip did not come through in the e-mail version. (I keep forgetting about that, because it makes no sense….).
Here it is. Background music for the New Year: http://youtu.be/EOt4VDDjuYQ
News from the Western Front, where all was not quiet on the night of Saint Sylvester (Dec. 31). The Gazzettino this morning gave some details.
At 10:30 PM the Liberty Bridge to the mainland was closed because there was no more room to park (38 buses and 1,500 cars were stashed at Tronchetto, 750 in the Comunale garage and 450 in the San Marco garage, both at Piazzale Roma).
Police estimated there were 80,000 people partying in and around the Piazza San Marco. Despite regulations requiring plastic bottles for your chosen beverage, there was plenty of broken glass around, which wounded 39 people. One person fell in the water, but not from the Piazza San Marco.
Astonishing, but the vaporettos and buses were sufficient and efficient. (As my old choir leader used to say when we did what he wanted, "Now you're in trouble — now I know you can do it.")
So much for the turn of the year. I'm facing forward now.
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Oh look — there's a big box containing a whole new year sitting out there on our doorstep. Batteries not included — we have to provide our own. Some assembly required — all the tools are around here somewhere. User's manual — the same as every year. The instructions are few but really easy to understand: Don't do bad things. Think about somebody else at least once a day, not just about your own blessed self all the blessed time. Work more. Work less. Smile. Be thankful.
And in whatever time is left over, get the attic/garage/basement under control. And of course, start the famous diet. If I never see another panettone in my life, it will be too soon.
I happen to hate New Year's Eve, and always have. It fills me with foreboding. Celebrating the old year doesn't usually strike me as appropriate, and celebrating a year about which we know nothing seems like just asking for trouble. But as soon as midnight strikes, all the shiny possibilities of the new year, latest model, dazzle me, and I feel good.
The diet will be easy to start (all diets are), because at this point the holiday glut has transformed me, my brain, my world, into a shapeless mass of inert material. So at least the next few weeks will be devoted to erting up as much of the material as I can.
But let's go back to New Year's Eve for a moment. The day before it, we celebrated our third or fourth New Year's Plumbing Crisis. The water system in our little hovel seems to want to be part of the festivities, like lentils and cotechino. We had been battling a blockage in the kitchen sink drain, using progressively heavier chemical artillery, till said artillery conquered the pipe leading into the wall, allowing the accumulated substances, including sulfuric acid, to spill onto the floor. We're fine, the floor is sort of fine, but the blockage was found to be further inside the wall and was removed by Lino somehow and a new pipe installed. Fun.
Most people who come to Venice for New Year's Eve (about 70,000, if the reports are to be believed), have a simpler idea of entertainment than that: They think that celebrating it here is the most fun thing imaginable. Piazza San Marco. Fireworks. Bottles of spumante.
We don't go to the Piazza, as you might imagine, though we do open a bottle of prosecco at home when the clock strikes twelve. And we do usually walk down do the edge of the Bacino of San Marco to watch the fireworks. While it's true that any firework is better than none, especially over a reflecting expanse of water where it can illuminate the facades of the most beautiful city in the world, etc., this year's display was unusually dull. I had the impression that the city had looked over the fireworks offered and picked what amounted to the classic tourist menu. It was the visual equivalent of spaghetti with tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlet, French fries, and a half-liter bottle of water. The pleasure you derive from it isn't in the eating, but in the having eaten. Main value: It didn't cost us much. Not very festive.
However, two essential elements of New Year's Eve in Venice, and I daresay in Italy, don't show up anywhere on the tourist's program of the evening's entertainment.
The first is mass at 6:30 PM in many parish churches, the end-of-year acknowledgement to the Almighty. The liturgy is basically the same as every other day, but at the conclusion the "Te Deum" is recited, chanted, or sung. We don't go to the basilica of San Marco anymore because the notion of going to that part of the city on New Year's Eve, even at dusk, is unthinkable. They sing the Te Deum in Latin, which makes it even more solemn, but whatever the language, pausing to basically say "I'm still here, and You're still God, so thank You" is one of the best things you can do.
The second is the President's Address to the country at 8:30 PM, byTV, radio, or computer. In England this takes the form of the Queen's Christmas Message, and in the US we have the State of the Union address (on a wandering date unattached to any events significant to the world at large). As you can imagine, ever since the world economy vaporized in 2008, this speech has not been especially cheerful, and has tended to be rivetted together with words such as "hope," "trust," "courage," and "sacrifice."
On New Year's Day itself there is the annual concert from La Fenice, broadcast live on TV at 11:00 AM or so; it's now also viewable via streaming on the RAI, the national TV company, website. You can also watch its big brother, the New Year's concert from Vienna, in the afternoon. Those should be sufficiently soothing, and give you the impression that you're doing something when you're actually not. Unless you're already out there, dragging your suitcase, heading home.
Wherever you are, I hope 2014 is your very best year ever. I mean, why not?
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I have returned to my duties as lookout, town crier, Samuel Pepys, and portraitist.
But Christmas is no time for teeth-grinding or fist-shaking — I state that as a principle, but it's still early and reality may yet intervene — and so please consider this post as my heartfelt wish that it may be a beautiful time for everyone. And that 2014 will be the best year ever.
I have to close; Lino has begun to roast the eel for tomorrow night's dinner and I need to go open all the windows.
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I will correct my earlier post, but as the details begin to come into sharper focus, I want to report that the gondola with the German family did not capsize, so I can't interpret early reports on the gondoliers diving into the Canal. Of course they did what they could to help, but the boat remained upright, if damaged.
I know that the gondoliers recovered some small floating objects belonging to the littlest girl, and placed them on the fatal dock with a bouquet of flowers: one small rubber duck, and one very small pink shoe.
The gondoliers have carried their proposals to City Hall: To start with, a ban on any vehicle overtaking any other vehicle. Vaporettos in line, taxis in line, gondolas in line. (I don't know about barges.) As anyone who has seen the Grand Canal knows, this procedure has not been the case so far. I have no opinion on the feasibility of the idea but presume that men who spend all day in the area know something about how things work.
They are also proposing revisions of the vaporetto schedules, to prevent backups such as the one which contributed to the disaster (three vaporettos were idling in sequence, awaiting their turn to use their respective ACTV docks). That would seem to be a no-brainer.
Hence another correction to my report: The fatal vaporetto was not moving slowly; it wasn't moving at all, until it was time to engage the gears to move forward, which involved backing up first, which was the point at which the gondola was struck.
Two other vaporetto drivers have also become involved in the legal situation. I don't know what the formal accusations are. I could know, but I am not following every single sentence being written about the case. The important thing isn't what's being said today, but what is done tomorrow. Or next year. Or whenever or if anything is actually done.
If something meaningful occurs, I'll try to let you know.


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Three vehicle collision causing delays on A350
Updated 9:14am Thursday 16th January 2014 in Latest News
A three vehicle collision has caused delays on the A350 south of Longbridge Deverill this morning.
A red Nissan Micra, silver Volkswagen Golf and silver Audi A6 were involved in the accident at 7.45am.
The driver of the Volkswagen was complaining of neck and back injuries and an ambulance attended but there were injuries.
The road is still open but down to one lane, causing delays. The cars are still waiting to be recovered.


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New Bears defensive end Jared Allen started every game the past six years for Minnesota. Chicago coach Marc Trestman praised his durability and dependability.
"Certainly, those are big to consistently playing at a high level," Trestman told the Chicago Sun-Times. "He has all the trademarks. And of course, his love of the game. When you watch him play, you're saying to yourself, 'This man loves playing football,' and he's been doing it for a very long time at a high level. Our personnel people and our coaches all feel that's he's got a lot left, and we believe we're getting him at a great time."
Allen turns 32 next week. He has 128.5 sacks in his 10-year career.
The hardest thing for rookie safety Brock Vereen to overcome when he stepped into the huddle with the Bears' No. 1 defense wasn't the awe of being in a huddle with Jared Allen, Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman and others. It wasn't even mastering the assignments.
It was telling people about it.
"If there's anything the coaches are hardest on me about, it's communication," Vereen said. "That's a key." And what exactly do they want to hear from Vereen, particularly since rookies generally should be seen and not heard?
"Anything," Vereen said, laughing. "The biggest thing they're drilling into my head is that even if you don't know what to say, just say something. It's definitely a difference but if it makes the defense better, that's what I've got to do.
Vereen must be saying mostly correct things, judging from his current billet. To put Vereen in just a bit of context:
Highly regarded safeties Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix from Alabama and Louisville's Calvin Pryor were still undrafted when the Bears opted instead for cornerback Kyle Fuller with the No. 14 pick of the first round last May. Right now – which is utterly meaningless, of course – everybody is looking good.
The Packers were right on Clinton-Dix, the Jets on Pryor and the Bears on Fuller: All three are starting exactly where their teams projected them at this point, the safeties starting and Fuller the Bears' nickel corner and playing well enough to allow the Bears to slide Tim Jennings inside on nickel and match Fuller up opposite Charles Tillman on the outside receivers.
Those successes could reasonably be expected. What has been perhaps the most pleasant surprise through the offseason was what the Bears did to address safety, trading up 35 spots from the fifth round into Denver's in the fourth round and selecting Vereen from Minnesota.
Vereen has virtually established himself as the player to beat out for the No. 1 free safety position, situated alongside veteran free agent Ryan Mundy. Vereen is in the starting slot that had appeared finally secure in the person of Chris Conte the past two-plus years. Now Conte has perhaps his toughest competition since coming into the NFL via the third round of the 2011 draft, coming back from offseason surgery and needing to overtake an ascending Vereen.


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1.9 million early votes? That's 37% of the entire population of the state! I don't know how many registered voters there are in Colorado, but 1.9 million ballots is impressive for the Centennial State. I'm sure that 95% or more of those Republican ballots were cast for Romney. I am hopeful that a significant percentage of those Democrat ballots were also cast for Romney.
brainmcfarlane Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 3:48 PM
We have 2.7M voters here in Colorado... so far I think the #'s translate into Romney getting 51.82% of the votes.... I don't know anybody that voted for Obama in 08 and is voting for him this time (one is voting Gary Johnson) so the unaffiliated will go to Romney too.
JRusso Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 4:35 PM
I've got two former obama voters now voting for Romney. Both of them are single women with advanced degrees.
Believe it or not, it took me four years to convince them that 2+2=4. Originally, they believed that 2+2= Republicans want to put us into chastity belts.
Believe it or not, it took me four years to convince them that 2+2=4. Originally, they believed that 2+2= Republicans want to put us into chastity belts.
JRusso Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 4:35 PM
Carlos7 Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 3:35 PM
They say Romney is grabbing 99% of Registered Republicans.
That is as good as it gets :-)
That is as good as it gets :-)
ConcealedCarry Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 3:45 PM
They say that 25-35% of Democrats who voted for Obama in 2008 are switching to Romney in 2012. That will be the difference tonight.
According to numbers produced by Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler, Mitt Romney has the early voting edge in the Centennial State. So far, more than 1.9 million votes have been cast; 653,450 votes from Democrats and 688,303 from Republicans. Unaffiliated voters have cast 547,437 votes. These early numbers match up with Romney's lead in Colorado heading into Election Day.


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Komedia History
Komedia History and the Komedia Idea
Komedia started in 1994, converting a Grade II-listed former billiard hall in Brighton's Kemp Town area into a theatre and cabaret bar, and presenting a programme of trademark variety. Komedia promoted the burgeoning talents of many young performers including Graham Norton, Mel & Sue, Johnny Vegas, The Right Size, Al Murray, Jenny Éclair, Peepolykus, Alistair McGowan, Omid Djalili, Rhona Cameron and The League of Gentlemen. The tiny venue proved so popular, the company was forced to expand and in 1998 Komedia moved into a former Tesco supermarket in Gardner Street. Growing to three spaces the offering was greatly increased, and with many more performances of music, comedy, cabaret, kids and theatre shows, Komedia began to established itself as the premier live performance venue in the South.
Komedia is an enterprising, independent and expanding business that invests in its staff. In recent years it moved into management and production and now delivers series to the BBC and other broadcasters. The company is also very active on the Edinburgh Fringe producing the heralded Aurora Nova international theatre and dance programme at St Stephens and promoting in-house productions at other leading venues. Komedia also looks forward to establishing and exporting its hugely successful Brighton café style venue model to other cities in the UK.
The Komedia Idea
The Komedia idea is rooted in a love of live performance and a belief in its power to add to the sum of human happiness. Komedia thrives on diversity and specialises in nurturing talent and promoting new work. Its local, national and international programme, which includes work for children, spans a huge range of entertainment: from theatre and music through to the far corners of cabaret, comedy and live literature. There are no boundaries so long as the work is fresh and exciting.
Komedia receives funding from Brighton and Hove City Council.
Past Performers Include
The Mighty Boosh
Artic Monkeys
Jonny Vegas
K T Tunstall
The League of Gentlemen
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text: Many of you stayed up late last night to listen to Yuzima talk about his upcoming projects with Ms Gigo of Road 2 Stardom an online radio show dedicated to the best and the brightest stars on the rise in the music industry. Yuzima gave an intriguing interview that spanned from the techniques of his unique sound to the making of Sound Opera - Project One his latest release out March 13th. He even takes a moment to discuss FUR being a metaphor for sex(and also a song off of Glasnost) and of the multi-cultural origins of country music as the host spins his biggest tracks. Take a moment to listen to the discussion.


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Homeless advocates say Governor Chafee's budget proposal laid out in Wednesday's State of the State is unacceptable.
The Rhode Island Coalition for The Homeless says the Governor did nothing to address the "crisis" of homelessness in Rhode Island.
The group held a press conference on Dec. 19 calling on the Governor to address homelessness in Rhode Island but after they heard the Governor's State of the State they are angry there were no solutions offered.
Jim Ryczek, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, said the Governor's new budget proposal which does not address homelessness is "Unacceptable. Inconceivable. Unconscionable."
"We truly are at a loss, how can you possibly know what the current homeless situation is and do nothing?" said Ryczek.
The coalition says Rhode Island's shelter can only accommodate for 577Homeless Rhode Islanders however a recent count shows there are 996 Rhode Islander's without a home.
The coalition was hoping the Governor would find a place in his budget to help fund components of Opening Doors Rhode Island, the state initiative to help end homelessness. The plan aims to end chronic homelessness in five years as well as end homelessness among Veterans in the state.
"The Governor is turning a deaf ear and a blind eye to the needs of the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders," added Ryczek." He had the power to do something to alleviate the homeless crisis, to help those Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness, and instead, he chose to do nothing. I don't know how he sleeps at night knowing that while he sleeps in comfort there are hundreds of Rhode Islanders who have no place to call home."
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E.T. Phone Home
I just got off the phone with my sister in NYC. Good thing she has a landline. And not one that sits in an electric powered charger cradle. Just a plain old phone. She is still without power. We were talking about phones. The cancelled Halloween Parade in NYC. Our Pittsburgh Halloween postponed until Saturday due to the weather, residual hurricane effects.
I started thinking about the ET costume I made for Mark years ago. (There is a McCall's pattern 8311 on Ebay for 29.99, I just checked) Here he is in Germany(1983) with Matthew as Robin Hood. Yes, I made that too. Mark wore that when he was four in Clarion, PA Thinking about Halloweens past.
And then years later Laura wore the ET Costume. It had a Day-Glo finger that matched the heart appliqué on the chest. The date on this photo says 1996.
And here is the costume head in the dining room tonight. I painted the eyes. The head is lined with a piece of blanket. It looks like it did when I made it! When I put on the mask this past weekend, Penny the Goldendoodle (Laura and James' dog) growled and turned and left the room. My daughter-in-law made the ceramic jack-o-lantern in grade school and I saved it from the trash when she pitched it.
All the leaves are down and the sky is gray
I heard a loud machine sound out my bedroom window this morning. No school today. I shot this right through the screen and glass and need to pull the storm windows down. It was a vehicle with a strong leaf blower. Hmmmm. The tree muncher arrived later to chew up a few branches that fell on the park across the street.
At the Grocery Store in the Meat Department. You Tell Me…..
The grocery store was packed and sales brisk, everyone stocking up on water, milk,bread. Batteries. Toilet paper.
Lots of shoppers dressed up from church and all the store workers sporting black and gold for the Steelers game that was about to start. Carts filled with chips and dip for the football game today, in addition to preparation for the impending storm. The high winds are to start tomorrow.
The power not affected yet.
Later at the gas station I saw a man at the next pump filling huge gas cans for his generator.
BUT as I walked through the meat department looking for the rest of my family, this is what I saw on the floor.
There was no one to ask what this was or why.
A display gone wrong? Deflated? Someone practicing balloon art on break? You tell me.
Music Makes the House Come Alive
Saturday night, Christopher Mark Jones accompanied by David Hart on Mandolin.Expert musicians played two sets to an appreciative audience. Their music made the house come alive.
Laura and James came in from Columbus to help host. I couldn't have done it without them. We made a Gourd Tree on the cupcake stand my friend Joanne sent last birthday. I baked a New York Cheesecake, the kind with no crust where you start at 500 degrees then turn it down to 225 and let it bake undisturbed into the night after you turn the oven off.
L said it was the best house concert she had ever attended! Everyone seemed to be in agreement that it was a wonderful concert and lively evening. Friends and neighbors joined in singing a few choruses with the sing along portion and the house lent itself with a warm, welcoming spirit and ambience.
They left their umbrellas at the door. The threat of five days of rain with Sandy coming up the East Coast didn't prevent anyone from coming.
It was a lovely, musical event. Thanks to Christopher and David! The candles provided a warm glow.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign
The Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign was enough to make me scramble- find Croatian photos from my trip visiting Matthew about 4 years ago.
Not a Postcard- South Side Curb Scene
What I saw as I went to get into my car after mailing items at the post office on Carson Street- South Side
(Is that more like it, Rufus?)
Autumn Postcard from Guernsey County Seat – Cambridge Ohio
I've been told some of my photographs look like postcards. I don't think that is a good thing when they tell me but I don't mind. I like postcards.
Another view from the National Road- along Route 40. Have you ever seen a Cambridge Glass Turkey?
Cambridge is best known for Cambridge Glass
and the museum The National Museum of Cambridge Glass is located on 9th Street in Cambridge, Ohio.
Open April thru December
Wednesday – Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Noon – 4:00 pm
Closed Easter & July 4th
Additional appointments or tour groups by appointment.
Laura has a Mumkin on her Front Porch
When I visited last week in Columbus, Laura had a Mumkin on her front porch. (James,too)
A pumpkin decoration with the top off and filled with a chrysanthemum plant. Do they have mumkins where you live? It was new to me. I guess you could turn it around after Halloween for Thanksgiving time so the Jack-o-Lantern face is in the back. I thought it was cheerful.
When I googled the word Mumkin, I came up with a totally different definition from the Urban Dictionary.
Anyway it was cute and the mums were all still buds. Maybe it has since bloomed. I will have to ask. What will they think of next?
Piano Recital Played from an iPad
Shot with my iPhone after the piano recital, no camera with me tonight-
The music filled the beautiful church, St. Andrew's in Highland Park. Pianist Linda Morgan-Ellison played Haydyn, Liszt, Schubert and Debussy Saturday evening. I can't imagine the number of hours and weeks she had to practice the complicated pieces. She played expertly.
The concert was dedicated to the memory of her friend, Bernadette G. Callery who passed away a few months ago.
At the reception in the Parish Hall was a photo of her friend, propped up under a gorgeous bouquet of dark red roses. I was told the name of the color of roses was Black Magic. Lots of candles flickered in the window sills as some form of bubbly spirits was poured into stem glasses. There was cake, cheese and fruit to share after the recital.
We were talking afterwards and my friend V recognized the first musical piece by Haydyn as the opening and closing credits for the 6 Part BBC Mini-Series Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth.
After the concert, several members of the audience gathered around the piano to try to figure out how she was playing from the iPad.
Ahhh, there was a foot pedal to scroll to the next page of score. Her husband told me it was an app you could buy for $4.99, called forScore app. Amazing!
We met another pianist, Henry Spinelli, who will play a recital at St. Andrews on March 16th at 3 PM.
Friends of Music and the Arts at St. Andrews sponsors many free musical events throughout the year.
Francine's High School For Sale
Schenley High School
on the National Register of Historic Places. It was Andy Warhol's high school (And fellow blogger Francine's high school, too! Here is her bloglink)
It's been closed a few years now.
Well, the yellow sign says RELOCATED but that was temporary.
It's gone now.
When I drive by this building it feels sad. When I drove by today it was raining and I saw the For Sale sign out front. If you want to see a magnificent aerial view of the building and where to send your bid to buy it, click here
I went to high school in Morristown, NJ so it isn't my Alma Mater, but the empty building evokes a sense of loss.
There's whole list of notable alumni but here's a link to a photo of Andy Warhol's homeroom class 1944-1945
Camera Flash Must Have Awakened This Doll
Last week when I was in Columbus visiting the family, I noticed my youngest granddaughter Maura's baby dolls all lined up on the ottoman in the family room.
There wasn't much available light and the auto flash went off on the iPhone as I shot the picture.
It wasn't until I looked on the screen, that I noticed the middle doll's expression on her face! I 'd just been trying to capture the tidy line-up of little doll bodies.
Sculptor Paul Roger-Bloche Mother and Child Statue
On the way back from getting coffee with a colleague last Thursday, before the evening session of Open House, S. showed me this statue. Today I returned to photograph it in the sinking October sunlight.
As I drove home, I was thinking about a mother's love for her child after spending a little time photographing the sculpture.
One block from school – Paul Roger-Bloche bronze sculpture,
created 1899.
Overbrook Boulevard and Ravilla Street intersection.
Here's a link to the story about how Boy Scout Troop 224 rediscovered this statue beneath vegetation, when just the head was showing through.
Stink Bug at the Gas Station Trying to Hitch a Ride
I was filling up the tank and a stink bug started crawling up the car window. Caught his climb with the iPhone and the reflection of the parked car and building make for an interesting perspective. At least to me. He is definitely a bit soft on the focus but I still liked the composition. Plus he looks about the size of the other car! BIG!
10th Euro Car Oktoberfest Held at Volkswagen of America Westmoreland Site
It was a gorgeous October day. On the warm side. Guys in T shirts and shorts. Saw a few VW tattoos. I took the scenic route from Columbus as I made my way back home to Pittsburgh.
I drove to VW Westmoreland (which used to assemble VW Rabbits but closed in 1988) to a Euro Car show sponsored by Sendell Motors and organized by Jason Santo Columbo and Josh Volk. (if you click their names it will send you to the events FB page)
It was George with the 1973 VW Thing from the Garfield Art Car Show last week who told me about the Oktoberfest today. Parked next to George was Lenny's 1964 356 Outlaw Porsche. Lenny told me he spent 13 years restoring it. I should write out THIRTEEN so it sinks in. A labor of love. He's a certified race flag waver who works at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, keeping the drivers safe by signaling with a flag, letting them know what is going on. Lenny has an article in the ARPCA (Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America) but I couldn't find the specific link to it, sorry.
Some of you may remember the post of Volkswagen Family photograph shot in North Carolina.
Thanks for the tip on the show today, George! So, what do you think, Uncle Frank?
Reverse Root Beer Float at Jeni's
Columbus Ohio
We got ice cream cones after supper at Jeni's. Their salty caramel flavor is really good. There was a sign for a reverse root beer float.
Of course, I had to ask…. Cream soda and root beer ice cream. I had a scoop of root beer ice cream along with the salty caramel. Next time I will try the float!
Jeni's is delicious
Weekly Photo Challenge: Big
Weekly Photo Challenge: Big and the photo example was a ten foot long cheese.
A guest blogger today- my son Mark took this photo of Murphy by using forced perspective, making him appear BIG. Mark had been reading about forced perspective in Imagineering Disney brochures describing how this is done at the Disney Theme Parks. I tried the technique today with Flat Ruthie
Duck Eggs in Iceland- Guest Post
My sister and her friends went on a trip to Iceland. Euthemia sent me this photograph yesterday in response to the farm eggs post. I emailed and got permission to post her photo today.
Here's what she wrote-
"Thought you'd like to see these. To add to your collection of beautiful naturally colored eggs. They taste much stronger than chicken eggs. I think scrambled with herbs would be better than the hard boiled were.
Love, Euthemia"
Non-Partisan Signs
Seen(Scene) on the way home from school. Pulled into the drive and shot with my iPhone.
9 on 10-10!
Anna- artist, bicyclist, swimmer, diver, rock climber, sister, friend, star student, super hula-hooper and so much more.
I was going to make the title today- How I Became a Grandmother. You were born!
Wishing you a happy day filled with love, every day, always. Love you.
Fresh Eggs Color Study from Mar's Neighbor's Hens
They look as if they were dyed with food coloring for Easter.
They are not.
These eggs were a gift to Marlene from her neighbor when the family was visiting in Hardy, Virginia. The variety of colors in the shells was amazing to me. And they tasted delicious.


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Actual praise for a TV anchor
Aug 15th
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Chuck Roberts on CNN Headline News, interviewing Ned Lamont, just apologized for these comments by saying this:
After which the guy gave Lamont the chance to rebut Cheney and Lieberman.
Same reservations I always have about news media. But for once, somebody did the right thing. Cheers.
PS — Just back from Florida where I had limited access to the Internet, air conditioning, and my own common sense. This worked out surprisingly well. More as I unpack.
Why I was cheering for Lamont
Aug 10th
Posted by admin in Almost Seven Wonders
btw, I'd like to confirm that I was rooting for Lamont over Lieberman not because of the latter's support for a war which has killed tens of thousands of innocents at a cost of hundreds of billions with the net effect of making us less safe while destroying our international reputation and destabilizing the entire mideast.
I mean, who in their right mind could oppose that?
No, precisely as the White House wants you to think, I was rooting against Lieberman only because I have a suicidal wish to die at the hands of fanatics, whose cause I may even secretly sympathize with, despite any liberal's deep antipathy toward fundmentalism of every stripe.
In fact, 60% of the American people now have no interest in our security and are willing, nay, eager to die at the hands of terrorists.
So once again, the White House is making perfect sense.


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Does your pastor speak about the paranormal? Dr. Tate does, and he has written a brand-new book on the subject for seekers of all faiths, especially Christians.
For The Cloudy Corners of Creation: A Pastoral Look at the Paranormal, Tate surveyed a large number of books, articles, websites, and television and radio programs in his presentation of the paranormal for those who might normally shy away from the subject. Included are chapters on near-death experiences, UFOs, prophecy from non-Christian sources, and a host of other subjects. Anyone interested in the paranormal from a sympathetic, but questioning, perspective will enjoy this read.
Says the author of his book:
"The Cloudy Corners of Creation is an introduction for many who are unaware of the paranormal subculture in the world. Because I have been a pastor for over 20 years, it is especially pertinent to followers of Jesus who are not very aware of this subculture, but it is not too religious for anyone who may also seek to be aware....
"These kinds of things have fascinated me my entire life and I am not a young man. As a follower of Jesus, I thought most of what was in the world could be stretched to merge into the Bible somehow, with a few details that don't fit, knowing that, of course, the Bible does not mention so many things in the world. I have not been able to do that.
"Christendom has taught a closed system - there is God, Satan, the Bible, and everything one might experience can be explained from these and, if not, they do not need to know about it anyway. But, if we as followers of Jesus, believe that all truth is God's truth, whether we find it in the Bible, or in creation, or even in human experience, then we should note these experiences and try to relate to them and explain them the best we can.
"This book is my attempt to explain what I do not understand. I am not attempting to judge any of the people, places, or phenomena that I list here. I have left that task of discernment to the reader."


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'Partial' Abortion Ban Puts Justices' Faith at Issue
Posted Apr 24, 2007 3:59 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
Last week's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to ban so-called partial birth abortion has sparked contentious discussion about the religious views of the nine justices who rendered the 5-4 ruling. A majority reportedly are Catholic
In an article today detailing the controversy, ABC characterizes the issue as a "backlash" against Catholic judges. But it isn't just talk show hosts who view it as as problem. Among those who quickly pointed to the question as a legitimate issue is former University of Chicago Law School Dean Geoffrey Stone.
For details on what he said, see this earlier Daily News post.
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Celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson, Eve Mendes and Michelle Tractenberg all have something in common— they love to rock blue nails. Wearing everything from deep navy to aquamarine, these ladies prove that you can go bold without going over-the-top. Another lesson to be learned? If you want to experiment with a more daring look, the best place to start is on your nails. Check out a few of our favorite blue hues.
1. Chanel Blue Satin is bold, yet classic and elegant— did you expect it to be anything but? $23, nordstrom.com
2. Sparitual Surreal, a sapphire blue creme, is 100% vegan and 100% fabulous. $10, skinstore.com
3. Zoya Akyra is a frosty blue metallic that keeps us cool and calm even while we practice our most challenging yoga poses. $7, zoya.com4. OPI for Sephora Ocean Love Potion, a mediterranean turquoise, looks cool with everything we wear. $9, sephora.com
Love Spell Refreshing Body Mist, from VS's Secret Garden Collection, is a sweet and fruity body spray that leaves skin lightly scented with notes of Cherry Blossom, Peach and White Jasmine, moisturized with Aloe Vera and calm thanks to the infusinon of Chamomile. Though quite sweet in smell, we find a couple of sprays of this is just the right amount of lush sweetness to keep our mood positive and carry us through the day. $9, victoriassecret.com
Sarah Jessica Parker told Women's Wear Daily about her inspiration behind the new scent:
"A large part of the inspiration was what I now understand to be people's impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street and what feelings that evokes for her and for them— a real sense of freedom and possibilities, a love for the city around her and, of course, fashion. We started with this idea that we wanted to create something fun. We wanted to create a party in a bottle and reflect that in the packaging with a real sense of whimsy, fun and joie de vivre."
SJP NYC will first be released in Macy's February 2010. Then in May, to coincide with the release of the second 'Sex and the City' movie, the fragrance will expand its reach to an additional 1,500 department and specialty stores in the U.S., and to 16 countries.source: WWD
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Prescriptives Pink Ribbon Palette for Cheeks and EyesWith this special, limited-edition all-in-one makeup palette, you can show your support. This palette includes four gorgeous eye colors and two cheek colors that can be used to highlight, define or contour for a look that's customized to you. Packaged in a limited-edition pink compact. Perscriptives will donate $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation during the annual October Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. A $100 value, $48.50, nordstrom.com
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FORMER Saints stars Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had contrasting evenings as England rattled up another five World Cup Qualifying points last night.
The game was just a few minutes old when Aldo Simoncini's airborne challenge sent Walcott cartwheeling and the Arsenal player was forced to limp off.
On the touchline, England boss Roy Hodgson was furious. He was still seething when it was confirmed Walcott's evening was over and Aaron Lennon was sent on in his place.
Oxlade-Chamberlain made his own little bit of history 14 minutes from time, however, becoming England's fourth youngest goalscorer.
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I think for the first time in a long time, the team that got bullied around in the Metrodome the most for the last 13 years, just might fight back enough to prove that they aren't getting bullied around anymore.Brett Favre's career stats and wins against the Lions are so overwhelming that it would seem like it would take a miracle for the Lions to beat their old nemesis. Add the fact that they haven't won at the current home of that nemesis since 1997 and well, it's seems just about impossible. Things are different than last season when the Vikings were on a roll and swept the Lions, both teams it looks like have injuries at key positions, both sport the same 0-2 record, and both are desperate for a win. Question is..who is more desperate though?
The Vikings seem to have more problems than just no.4 throwing more picks than touchdowns though, their wide receiver corps is just about depleted, bad enough where they had to sign the guy who gave up the onside kick in this year's Superbowl and hasn't had a permanent home once in his career in Hank Perkins...er, I mean Baskett. Sorry, that's his wife's last name. Anyways, the point is, the Vikings haven't woke up yet from this emotional roller coaster ride that Favre has taken them on. Will he retire or won't he? Favre has an ankle injury, will he be healthy enough to play well? Can Favre get it done without his top two receivers? Well, without Favre's top two receivers, it seems like it's up to A.P to shoulder most of the load. If Favre can't get on the same page with the current receivers the Vikings have on their roster, A.P might be carrying it 30-40 times a game, which will wear him down quick. There really isn't one back or receiver on this roster that's worth mentioning, so A.P, Favre, and tight end Vishante Shiancoe have to get it done together somehow. The Minnesota Viking defense, however is pretty good. They have one of the best front four in the entire NFL and can hurt any offensive line. If the Vikings offense can get it together, the Vikings shouldn't have problem beating the Lions at home. If they can't, it's anyone's guess. This could either be the game that Favre proves he doesn't need elite talent to win or the game that proves that he does.
The Lions don't have their starting quarterback, but they have a pretty damn good running back named Jahvid Best to compliment the star receiver in Calvin Johnson. Jahvid Best is the most electrifying back to play for Detroit since Barry Sanders and Calvin is probably the best reciever to play here since the late great Herman Moore. Together these guys can hurt just about anybody's defense no matter how good they are. The Detroit Lions front four are also pretty damn good, they are currently leading the league in sacks for defensive lineman and have showed relentless pursuit for opposing quarterbacks. They sacked Mike Vick, the most agile quarterback in the last 10 years 6 times and probably could have at least another 5 had Vick not spun out of them. The biggest problem with Detroit, however, is their back seven and the offensive line. If they can't open up running lanes for Best, which will be hard to do against the Vikings, or keep Hill on his feet, this could get pretty ugly for the Lions offense. On the flip side, if Favre has a coming out party and the Lions secondary are the main invite, well that pass rush won't matter much if Favre is throwing 50 yard bombs before it reaches him. Or if they can't plug gaps and A.P runs all over them. This is the game that will decide just how good or bad the Lions secondary can be against equal talent and if the offensive line can handle arguably the best defensive line in the game.
I think the Lions have a chance to win, largely in part to Favre's lack of confidence in himself and his receivers and the Lions front four. If they can sack Favre, clog running lanes so A.P has nowhere to run, and force turnovers that might be enough to win it. The Lions do have a potent offense, as we saw how quickly they scored last week when needed. We know they can put up some points, which isn't really the argument here, but can they stop Favre and A.P from scoring long enough to hold on to a lead to win the game? That is the question.


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I've been reading the comments and there's one trope among the fans here I keep hearing. "Character" players are a must. Arrests and bad publicity only hurts the 49ers. It's better to "lose" with class than win without it. And it kind of irks me, to be honest. After the jump, we'll look at the glory years of our beloved 49ers and determine just how much "character" the greatest decade dynasty had.
#1: John Taylor
Taylor is one of my favorite 9ers ever. He had deceptive speed, outstanding hands, and exceptional RAC(run after catch) ability. But one thing Taylor was not was a saint. Taylor, as most of you know, was suspended in the 1988 season for cocaine use. He received a lot of media scrutiny for it( as the media usually does) and the 49ers went on to win the SB the same year. I guess he wasn't a "distraction".
#2: Charles Haley
Haley was one of the more talented pure rush linebackers of all time. He also has been a 5 time (5 TIME!) super bowl winner, 2 with the 49ers and 3 with the Cowboys. Haley is one of the most scrutinized players of all time because of his antics. He urinated on teammate Tim Harris' car, forcing Coach Seifert to trade him , had even worse stories and incidents with the Cowboys, yet the man won 5 super bowl rings. Was Haley a "distraction to the locker room"? I'm guessing yes, but I'm also guessing it had no effect whatsoever on performance on the field.
#3: Kevin Fagan
Fagan was a very nice defensive lineman for the 49ers, but even he got in some trouble. In 1988( lots of drama that year, right?) Fagan was arrested for resisting arrest, obstructing justice and misdeameanor battery . Not the best character, but again, was a dominant player for our scheme.
So I have come to the conclusion that "the chemistry in the locker room" and "character guys" mean absolutely squat when we are talking about winning football games. If one of the greatest (and IMO the greatest) dynasty in NFL History can win with all these bad apples, why are we as fans forcing ourselves to automatically write off draft prospects that have a "bad character" tag, or likewise with free agents (like Terrell Owens, who has NEVER been arrested, btw)? And why is Trent Baalke doing the same thing in cherry picking draft prospects with good character and giving them a gold star, possibly missing out on more talented football players?
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Model-Slash: Dirt Biker Rainey Forkner-------
Named after Formula One Grand Prix racer Wayne Rainey, fresh-faced model Rainey Forkner (pictured) was born to be an adrenaline junkie. When she isn't skateboarding to and from castings in New York, you'll likely find the 19-year-old up-and-comer zooming around Los Angeles on her Honda CBR sportbike or taking a spin around the dirt bike track in nearby Oak Hills, California. Forkner's father wanted to be a pro racer his entire life and dedicates nearly all of his time and money to fixing engines and getting faster, so it's not surprising that he made a racing protégée out of his daredevil daughter.When Forkner was just 13, her dad took her to a local course and put her on an entry-level bike with manual transmission for the first time. "I just popped the clutch and took off. Even though I was running into everything, my dad said I did great, and afterwards he bought me my own bike, a Kawasaki KX 100," Forkner told Style.com. "After that, I began going out to a big open lot near my house with jumps. I'd spend about seven hours a day—split up into three sessions—out there, and after a lot of practice and coaching from my dad, I got really good at it, so competing was the next step."
Despite wearing a chest guard, elbow pads, rubber pants, knee pads, and obviously a helmet every time she gets behind the wheels, Forkner has had her fair share of injuries. "I've got many, many scars, which comes with the territory. My agencies are really on my case about not riding because they don't want me to get hurt or, even worse, look busted," she laughed. "The scariest time was when I highsided the bike. It's basically when the front tire dips under and you get pitched over the handlebars. I landed really hard and popped out my shoulder."
Forkner leads a fast-paced life, and that need for speed has helped her with modeling, too. Although she's walked in a few runway shows including Mark Fast and Math Collective in London this season (and Cushnie et Ochs' Fall '12 show), Forkner is still a catwalk novice but is racking up editorial and commercial work in the meanwhile. She appeared in a beauty spread shot by Raymond Maier in the August issue of Teen Vogue and will star in the forthcoming Bruce Weber-lensed Abercrombie Holiday campaign. Forkner explained, "I've had kind of one foot in and one foot out of modeling for a while, but think I'm finally ready to be full-on committed to it. I've been practicing my walk all day every day and am getting feedback that it's really strong." So what's next? "I'd love to do Ralph Lauren, and obviously Victoria's Secret would be a dream. It's like the Super Bowl for modeling."
Versace Announces Its Couture Runway Show, Diego Della Valle's Speedy New Train, And More…-------
Donatella Versace has announced July 1 as the date for the Atelier Versace runway show after making a quiet return to the Paris Couture calendar last season with a small presentation. This time around, the label will have two shows at the Ritz Paris—the location of Gianni Versace's last runway show in 1997. [WWD]
An Abercrombie & Fitch on Savile Row? Not if the staffers at The Chap magazine can help it. The Chap employees dressed up in three-piece suits and staged a demonstration against Abercombie to express their discontent with the retailer for opening on the famed bespoke tailoring street. [Styleite]
Tod's chief Diego Della Valle unveiled his new high-speed train service, the NTV Italo, this past weekend in Italy. The train, developed with Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, will run through nine cities and includes all the works, such as seats made of Poltrona Frau hides, gourmet Eataly delicacies, and a cinema coach. [WWD]
Victoria Beckham is lending her support to young designer Christopher Raeburn. Though she is known to step out in her own designs, Beckham recently bought one of Raeburn's waterproof jackets and "tweeted a picture of herself in Beijing standing next to one of Raeburn's inflatable squirrel installations," according to British Vogue. [Vogue U.K.]
Abercrombie & Fitch Tries To Handle A Situation, Moët & Chandon Raises A Glass To Testino, Counterfeit Luxury Shopping Bags, And More…-------
Abercrombie & Fitch has quite a situation on its hands. The teen retailer has offered the Jersey Shore cast member Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino a deal to stop wearing its clothes. "We are deeply concerned that Mr. Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image. We understand that the show is for entertainment purposes, but believe this association is contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand, and may be distressing to many of our fans," A&F says. [WWD]
Moët & Chandon will toast Mario Testino and his legendary photography career with a ceremony, hosted by Lady Amanda Harlech, Vogue's Lucinda Chambers, and Hamish Bowles on September 19. He will receive the first Moët & Chandon Etoile Award during London fashion week. [Vogue U.K.]
London has just surpassed New York "as the fashion place people all over the world like the best," according to Grazia Daily. Based on several different statistics gathered by the Global Language Monitor, tracking "the frequency of words and phrases in print, electronic and social media," London is now the global fashion capital. [Grazia Daily]
How much would you fork over for a brand-name luxury paper bag? In Korea, apparently it's a trend, and women are forking over $30 a pop on Chanel and Burberry branded shopping bags. They are in such high demand that people are even making counterfeit paper bags seriously. [WSJ]
The New Girl At McQ, The Old Girl At Rachel Zoe, A&F Quarterly Reborn, And More…-------
Pina Ferlisi, former creative director for Marc by Marc Jacobs, has been named creative director for Alexander McQueen's McQ. [WWD]
After months of rumors surrounding the Rachel Zoe/Taylor Jacobson split last November, Zoe has opened up about her former's assistant's departure—with made-for-TV barbs, of course, and a plug for her show. "Taylor just went in for the kill," she says. But as for specifics? "I would love to tell you but I would have to kill you. You'll see it on season 3." [Fashionologie]
StyleList has the first looks inside Abercrombie & Fitch's relaunched A&F Quarterly. Inside? Gratuitously unclothed models. Just like the first time—hey, no need to reinvent the wheel. [Stylelist]
Speaking of gratuitously undressed models, Valentino's Fall campaign will feature some, too. [WWD]
American Apparel CEO and self-proclaimed "international business celebrity" Dov Charney threatens all AA employees with a $1 million dollar lawsuit for leaking any details of AA's practices (which allegedly include regular check-ins for attractiveness). Yes, sounds totally above-board to us. [Gawker]
Americans In Milan, Lara For Louis, And More…-------
Today in Milan, hundreds, maybe thousands, of Italians are remembering why America is the best country ever. Two words: Abercrombie; Fitch. [WWD]
Daily Candy joins the Gilt Groupe group with Swirl, its own members-only e-commerce site, set to launch next month. We're going to shop our way out of this recession if it's the last thing we do! [WWD]
Louis Vuitton's Spring 2010 face is rumored to be Lara Stone, which means the Dutch treat is taking over the mantle from Madonna . It's a monogrammed mantle, and it comes with tasseled clogs. [WWD]
Just in case you've been misled by supermarket tabloids, Mary-Kate Olsen and Nate Lowman are not engaged. Although it did sound like an awfully nice proposal. [People]


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Gel transfers are
a great way to create translucent images that can be incorporated into
your artwork as a collage element. Once you get the basic concept down,
you can go off in all sorts of directions with these transfers.
Gel "Skins" with Image Transfer
Step 1. Coat a laser copy with a clear gel. Polymer Medium, Gloss, a thin medium will take several coats. Allow each coat to dry. Other options, Soft Gel Gloss, Self Leveling Gel or Tar Gel will only require one coat. Coat image directly. Let dry thoroughly. Thick applications of gel will take longer to dry. The image of the lady lamp was coated with Tar Gel. Note: work on wax paper or a plastic garbage bag. Acrylic won't stick to these surfaces.
Step 2. Wet or dampen the paper side. Carefully rub off the paper. Use sponges, scrubbies or a soft cloth. This usually takes several rubbings to remove the paper. Allow to dry. When dry you will see the spots where you have not completely removed paper. When the dry gel is completely saturated with water it will turn white, but this will clear when the skin dries.
Step 3. Use the "skin" as a collage element. This sample was painted on the backside of image skin with Golden Fluids. It was glued down with Soft Gel Gloss Gel.


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The Digital Professional LED light with barn doors delivers high-intensity light over its super-wide 80° illumination beam angle. Its Variable Evenflow Dimmer provides total output control for precise lighting in any scenario. With multi-color temperature selection (3000K-3500K & 5000K-6000K) and worldwide charging compatibility (110V-240V), this 10-bulb video light, its versatility is only matched by high performance. Video light comes with four attached barn doors, two built-in plates, battery, battery charger (along with FV and Panasonic battery adaptor plates), a European plug adaptor and universal tripod mount. It is compatible with Sony F550/750/960/FV/FP/FH series and Panasonic D08S/D16S/D28S batteries.
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Remember the gorgeous swatches from Earth Goddess Minerals that I posted a few days ago? Well, here's my first look using the eyeshadows. the colors truly are beautiful and I'm really loving the purple, Electric Wysteria. It's just such a vibrant color.
I also wore it with one of my owl necklaces from Charming Charlies :)
Earth Goddess Minerals in Electric Wysteria (lid), Antique Rose (crease and optical bone), Pearls (inner corner), and Blue Night (bottom lashline)
MAC eyeshadow in Print (outer V)
MAC lipsticks in Cream Cup and Cream In Your Coffee
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Deep Space High
Childrens radio station Fun Kids presents a new series about an intergalactic school in space! Join your schoolmates - aliens, robots and humans - as we explore the universe!Subscribe in iTunes
Latest Episode: Space Camp: Solar System – Miri on James Watt Space Telescope
Ep 6: Jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. The class learn about on of the infer red mirrors on the biggest telescope on earth.
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