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What's Up With LvG?
Any other United fans reading the gossip and half wishing Moyes was still in charge? At least Moyesey would have chopped off a bollock to sign Kroos and Fabregas. How can Van Gaal not be interested in them?
Silvio (You can slag off the English United contingent all you want, saves me a job) Dante
Swapping Suarez For Bale
If this Suarez to Real thing is going to run all summer, I for one would like Liverpool to fight back by saying that the only way this is ever going to happen is if Real agree swapsies for Gareth Bale.
I suspect Suarez will go, and fair play to him as I'd probably want to go in his position. You only really get one chance to play for a club like Madrid at the peak of your career. Having a vast transfer fee for him is only any use if it's well spent (see Spurs last summer), but if we got Bale instead we'd be swapping one megastar for another, one player who can turn a match for another and one proven Premiership player for another. They've even got a similar taste for free kicks and falling over.
If they want Suarez more than Bale then fine. If they don't, they can shut up and Suarez will know he'd be joining a club where he'd be at least third in the pecking order. Plus Bale, Sturridge, Sterling and Coutinho sounds pretty good to me.
You heard it here first.
Rob Phillips, LFC
Roy Spot On
I can't help but think Roy is spot on with his treatment of Barkley.
We need to learn the lessons of these past two decades or so. Both Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney were promoted to the first England team as very young men and Owen saw his career curtailed and Rooney, well he's not had a decent tournament for 10 years has he?
United benefitted from allowing Giggs to develop at the right pace when he was young and the return was a player who has only just retired putting in a stint that there's no way in hell Rooney will match by the time he hangs up his boots.
You only have to look to Arsenal to see what happens when you promote youngsters too early. Their highs and lows are way too pronounced so you have to play them intermittingly so as to harness the high when it's clear the player can add something to the team. Wenger appears to have learned the lesson in that while the likes of Cesc was overplayed at an early age Gnarby could well develop into quite a player developing at his own pace. I'm not saying Cesc is crap by the way - just that maybe we would have landed a few more trophies if we'd hung on to Vieira longer so Cesc could have learned from him about being a captain and a top midfielder.
We do seem to go all Jo Whiley when it comes to our young players - convinced we've found the next big thing - only to discard them as rubbish when the inevitable poor run of form comes along - think Andros Townsend. There's no doubt the class is there with Barkley but we'll probably get the most out of him through bringing him on - hopefully with Chambo in the latter stages of the competition if we get that far. He'll be a starter for England in future but we shouldn't be in such a rush.
Graham Simons, Gooner, Norf London
Liverpool Shrewd
To Uzzi (Already dreading the Can wordplay), South Africa: What? Actually, let me rephrase. WHAT?!? Liverpool are clearly strengthening. But let's look at what's happening at the club, if you don't believe me.
First, the players in/might be in. Emre Can is young, but unproven? He's got champions league experience, and experience in racing for European places.He fills a need for us, a midfielder who can go forward AND backwards well. Moreno was wanted by Real Madrid as a replacement for Marcelo and has just won the Europa League. I agree Lallana is overpriced, but he's a capable player, has grown better with each season, and should improve further assuming even half of what Gerrard says about Rodgers' man-management ability is true. Lambert is class - consider the number of goals and assists he churns out and 4 million is a bargain for a man who will play against teams from the bottom half (teams he has consistently scored against) when the first choice are being rested for European games.
Looking at the finances, we're supposed to only have a war chest of 60 million. I think it's likely we will spend a little more than that, but not too much. So far, if the papers are right, we've spent 4 mil on Lambert, 10 mil on Can, and we're looking at 18 mil for Moreno and 25 mil for Lallana. That's 57 mil total. Assuming we get a CB as well (for about 5-10 mil) we're roughly on budget and we've added bodies about as equally talented as our current first choice players, who I think you'll agree are basically up to scratch. Liverpool didn't need to focus on massive improvement (except at CB, lack of activity there is a little worrying...) but on getting in more quality players to bolster our paper-thin first team. We can't be in European games looking at the bench after Coutinho picks up an injury saying "It'll have to be Moses". But 'depth of quality' doesn't have to mean 'massively expensive galacticos'. Indeed, it's against FSG's 'sustainable' growth model for the club to buy such players.
Finally, who exactly is available that we would (a) want and (b) could afford? Cesc, yes, but that's half(ish) the budget gone on one man who doesn't slot easily into our current set- up, assuming the preferred diamond shape stays this year. What other 'genuine superstars' are available to us to buy? None of Bayern's team are going anywhere, neither are Chelsea's superstars. City players aren't leaving and Utd don't have any players I'd want except Januzaj, who isn't an option. Same story with the Ox and Arsenal, Barclay/Baines and Everton. Barca and Real players stay til they're pushed and PSG/Russian League players are on lunatic money, so we've no chance there.
Our only option is to unearth some diamonds. What the money and Champion's League berth gives us is a chance to scrub througha better class of rough, so we're taking less of a punt on the players coming up nicely. That's it. I think Rodgers and FSG have been excellent for the club and deserve all LFC fans full support in whatever decisions they make this summer. They've earned it.
Matt (Send the Ox a Horse Placenta!) Hare, LFC
Not Begrudging Villa
Dave, Dublin - it's exactly because of the career David Villa has had that I don't begrudge him his big(ger) pay day in a smaller league, and don't find it depressing. He's won just about everything there is to win, playing an integral role for every team he's played for along the way.
Given his trophy haul and goal scoring record - he almost guarantees you 15 at least goals a season - I'm amazed he's not spoken of as highly as other world class strikers.
If anything, it's people like Heskey that you should be annoyed at - an average player with an average record (note I didn't say bad) who's landed himself a big contract for no apparent reason.
Jamie, Boro
More World Cup Memories
I too have a fairly random player who was my favourite as a child. Dominique Rocheteau. I can't really explain why, I remember he had great hair (although so did lots of players at Mexico 86.........showing my age) and he had a cool name. I'm not overly sure I can even remember Rocheteau doing anything on a pitch ever but he was a hero of mine.
Looking him up now, I'm happy with that choice, he seems pretty cool, if maybe a little too right on.
Lee, Tooting
...After reading the mailbox, lots of good points on various topics but I gotta say. Simon needs a hug, such a sad story.
We are there for you, that shouldn't happen to a young boy during his first real WC.
I have vague memories of the 82 World cup, I would have been 7 also, and my earliest recollections are an amazing Brazil side and Rossi scoring loads of goals!
Steve Limerick Ireland
...Is Michael Owen's, 1998 goal vs Argentina just really bloody obvious?
But let's be fair here, any England fan, any mid-twenties man (possibly going on early thirties too) remembers that like the absolute dream goal it was. Honestly, even to this day, when I watch the replay I still get tingles down my spine as my hair stands on end.
I also fondly remember South Africa when England scored and ITV cleverly forgot to show us the goal before cutting to an ad break. That was a nice touch.
However, I remember very little else from that tournament. Simply that at the end, my housemates and I had erected a floor-to-ceiling wall of empty beer cans. I guess that is the best thing about a world cup, as an England fan anyway, all the supermarkets put on super cheap booze deals.
SRB (I just watched it again... Sensational), London
...I remember getting into football within a week of Mexico '86 finishing. With no one in my family into football the world cup was not on my TV that year and I had barely heard of the sport (just turned 6 years old). Then a boy called Bruce from the year above at school gave me about 60 of his Panini swapsies for that World Cup as he had completed the album. The vacant stares, perms and mullets sat alongside the shinies started my journey into the sport. By Euro '88 I has hooked (3 defeat in 3 matches. Great) and by Italia '90 I was desperate for a World Cup to come. It saddens me slightly that I missed '86 but then I watched the BBC 'replay' on their website the other day and without the romanticism that your first world cup gives I can safely say that the quality of football was rubbish.
Jon, Southampton (Really weird seeing defenders pass it back to the keeper who then picks it up)
Swiss To Win It
Very interesting geography-football stat by Jim-Jos in this morning's mailbox. "The trophy has only ever been lifted by a country that shares a border with France or Uruguay." . Of course since Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay share a common border point, it would be equally correct to say Brazil or Argentina rather than Uruguay. In that case, the stat would still hold even if we got Colombia or Chile as new winners. On the 'French' side, the stat would still hold if we got Belgium and Switzerland as new winners.
So that's it then, Switzerland to win the World Cup!
James, Geneva
On Blaming United
To quote the late, great Joseph Heller (Catch 22): "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you."
It's funny really, the times when the England team play are supposed to be when partisan politics are put to one side, when we can all unite behind one banner and support the nation rather than our individual teams.
The reality is that fans of some clubs still just can't resist banging their club drum at every possible opportunity. A classic example of this, which still sticks in my mind, is the perfectly typical Liverpool fan response "Germany 1, Liverpool 5" after that game (case in point, it still actually appears on the official club website: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/on-this-day-germany-1-5-liverpool)
No one can deny that United had an absolute turd of a season but what it comes down to is picking easy targets as scapegoats. A World Cup ball hasn't even been kicked and people are already lining up the excuses and blame.
Ok, they might not be superstars and clearly had a bad season, but I still don't exactly see any other players beating down the door to take their places. The chap who labelled United as a mid-table club clearly doesn't seem to have a problem with Foster, Shaw, Lallana and Lambert (ok, he's at Liverpool now but was Southampton when selected) being in the squad - and they all finished below United.
Is it any wonder that people get disillusioned with the national team, when this is the kind of attitude that gets bandied about pre-tournament? I have no doubt that when it all ends, regardless of what actually happens, it will be at least Rooney's fault and probably Welbeck, Smalling & Jones (even if they don't play!). Supporting the team doesn't come with an exceptions - support them all or don't bother.
Ted, Manchester
Okay, Lynton...
Feel sorry for Rooney, Welbeck, Jones and Smalling they are already blamed for England not winning this world cup, shame they only wanted to represent their country!!
Lynton (MUFC)
...I hope OX is ruled out and Cleverly gets called up so this site has something to talk about and bring down their own players.
48 years and counting
...(On World Cup memories) Remember the one where we blamed all United players when England didn't win...Oh wait still a few weeks to go!
Lynton (MUFC...Don't worry Rooney, Welbeck, Jones and Smalling we still love you! GGMU)


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In a Wikimedia blog post this week, Steven Walling shared news of an exciting partnership. JSTOR, that non-profit consortium-based database, beloved by high school and college students everywhere for its scholarly, authoritative content, will now provide the 100 most active Wikipedia editors with
free access to the complete archive collections on JSTOR, including more than 1,600 academic journals, primary source documents and other works. The authors who will receive accounts have collectively written more than 100,000 Wikipedia articles to date. Access to JSTOR, which is one of the most popular sources on English Wikipedia, will allow these editors to further fill in the gaps in the sum of all human knowledge.
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I am Philip Roth. I had reason recently to read for the first time the Wikipedia entry discussing my novel "The Human Stain." The entry contains a serious misstatement that I would like to ask to have removed. This item entered Wikipedia not from the world of truthfulness but from the babble of literary gossip—there is no truth in it at all.
Yet when, through an official interlocutor, I recently petitioned Wikipedia to delete this misstatement, along with two others, my interlocutor was told by the "English Wikipedia Administrator"—in a letter dated August 25th and addressed to my interlocutor—that I, Roth, was not a credible source: "I understand your point that the author is the greatest authority on their own work," writes the Wikipedia Administrator—"but we require secondary sources."
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Building a Better Wikipedia with the Help of College Students
"… Wikipedia has been making a concerted effort in recent years to build alliances with academia, aiming not just for a better reputation but soliciting editorial participation from students and teachers alike. Part of that has come in the form of the Wikipedia Education Program, a pilot program where college students contribute to Wikipedia articles as part of their class assignments.
According to a study just released by the Wikimedia Foundation, early results of the initiative seem positive, with U.S. students participating in the program adding more significantly more quality content than regular new users.
These students added 1855 bytes of content that stayed on Wikipedia (that longevity is an important marker as long-time editors can be rather ruthless with challenging newcomers' contributions)."
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Teachers are Becoming More Hip To Wikipedia
"Wikipedia hasn't won the war against dead-tree companies yet, but research shows that the education system is slowly adopting it as tool in the classroom. As of 2012, 73% of teachers prohibit the use of Wikipedia for research by their students. That's down from 86% in 2005, and shows a steady rise of adoption. The likely reason for things not moving along faster is that Wikipedia can be edited by anyone, causing concern about the accuracy of its information."
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Wikipedia mulls censorship protest
"A number of companies have protested against the bill, several of which wrote an open letter that was subsequently co-signed by AOL, eBay, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Mozilla, Twitter, Yahoo and Zynga.
As reported by TorrentFreak, Wikipedia is considering the most audacious protest yet, blanking out all of its pages. The article reports that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has asked for community input; additionally, he 'fears the bill could seriously hurt the Internet and thinks that blanking out Wikipedia will send a strong message to lawmakers'."
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Below are photos and narratives in relation to the various instruments and other equipment I use for astronomical observation. These have been acquired over a periof of years, mostly sourced with care through ebay's Telescopes and Binoculars section, sometimes privately, occasionally via UK Astronomy Buy & Sell, and one particularly fortuitous purchase via Sky at Night Magazine online classifieds forum. That particular purchase included the ETX-125EC and the mySKYTM unit, along with a second set of Meade® 4000 series eyepieces in an aluminium case.
Other equipment:
Meade® LX50 EMC (8" SCT)
I bought this SCT on ebay in 2010, guessing it to be 10+ years of age. The seller's photographs of the 'scope looked stunning, the reality proving the same, and the optics were pristine. It came complete with the LX200 field tripod, the Meade® Equatorial Wedge, a Meade® 26mm plössl eyepiece, a Meade® #1401 tube balance and weights for 8" SCT, and a ScopeSaver BB200 observing table.
Since acquisition, I have further added:
All of the above together would have been fairly high-end back at the turn of the century, but by today's standards, it is fairly modest kit obtained at a similarly modest cost. To acquire all the component parts above has taken me some two years plus, simply by being prepared to bide my time, but acting swiftly as the opportunity of a good deal arose.
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Non-manufacturer support: Yahoo Groups: Meade LX50
GSO GSD 200C (200mm Dobsonian)
My dobby (ebay sourced in 2006), was my second telescope. Nowadays, reference to "My Dobby" conjures up in most minds a certain house elf belonging to one Harry Potter. Hence the picture adorning the side of my 'scope! John Dobson, the creator of the mount that carries his name, won't have had this in mind all those years ago.
Dobsonians somehow lend themselves to DIY mods. Other telescope types tend to be viewed by many as "finished products", suitable for accessorising only rather than modding. So, here are my mods / additions that I have undertaken.
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Sky-Watcher® Evostar-120 (120mm refractor on Celestron® CG5 RA driven mount)
This setup comprises two separate ebay purchases, beginning with the CG5 mount complete with RA drive. When it arrived, I found the latitude bolts were absent, so I fashioned new ones using high quality stainless steel bolts, cut to length and ground round on the ends that make contact with the latitude bar. Suitable handles were attached to the bolts. A lucky purchase on the UK arm of astrobuysell.com secured a Sky-Watcher® polarscope to complete work on the mount.
Early in 2012, About four months after acquiring the mount, I finally spotted on ebay a Sky-Watcher® Evostar 120 OTA, which fitted my requirements admirably. Winning this was another lucky break, for I expected the OTA, tube rings and dovetail bar, to go for £30 more than I had as my maximum bid.
Only a few additions to the OTA have been made, as follows:
The use of the AC695 unit mounted on the 'scope is with a view to achieving an approximation to collimation between the mySKYTM and the EvoStar 120. This is likely to be rather less than precise, serving as a rough guide only, but has the potential to prove useful at star parties and the like.
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Meade® ETX-125EC UHTC (5" Mak)
The sole purpose of this 'scope is to become my remote control observatory. As can be seen from the adjacent photograph, it has had the finderscope removed, a Meade® #1247 electric focuser added, as well as a Kendrick anti-dew heater band.
When inside the micro-observatory, the 'scope will be mounted upon a heavy gauge steel Astro Engineering AC021 wedge shown in picture alongside. No longer available, this was a lucky find heavily discounted for it came sans the tabletop adjuster legs. The wedge has been locked to my latitude using a digital inclinometer which measures down to a tenth of a degree. When mounted in the observatory, simply ensuring that the base of the wedge is truly level, again using the digital inclinometer, should ensure latitude accuracy. This will leave only the rotation of the wedge to point directly at true north, affording me an absolutely spot-on perfect alignment. OK... I can dream... for of course, the theory of all this will be complicated by the truth of reality I am sure!
The intended micro-observatory to house this, will be mounted on the south facing corner of my house at first floor level. The galvanised steel support framework for this is already in place. It is a concept that I have not seen used elsewhere, but I find it difficult to believe that no one else has ever attempted this. Why have I done it? That is quite simply down to the limitations of my garden. I certainly did not want to lose the many trees that I planted some 20 years ago, and although I could just about get a small roll-off roof observatory in a corner of the garden, there would be little free space left. The trees seriously limit the available sky from there, so hence the idea of going "up", and using my house as "the pier".
When completed, the whole setup will be controlled from a computer in my garage, and in turn controllable from other computers on my home network. Ultimately, I hope to offer control of the telescope over the internet.
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Meade® ETX-105PE UHTC (4.1" Mak)
This is my "grab and go" telescope, a role originally fulfilled by an ETX-90EC model, my very first 'scope. Upgrading to a PE version, the aperture choices available were 90mm, 105mm, or 125mm. After due consideration, I plumped for the 105 as the the best compromise, for the following reasons:
Additions to the 'scope, are as follows:
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Antares 1.25" binoviewer head
I bought this with the primary purpose of using it with my 8" dobby. As lunar observation is a favourite for me, the fact that the incoming light is split and therefore halved matters little given the brightness of the Moon. The binoviewer affords a more relaxed viewing experience, because one eye is not scrunched up.
In order for this to work with my dobby, I had to purchase an Astro Engineering AC555 Magni-Max 1.6x thread-on Barlow lens in order to reach focus. Additionally, the weight of the binoviewer and two eyepieces required a balancing exercise, which resulted in a Heath Robinson adjustable affair involving Velcro® webbing and a scaffolding joiner as the balance weight.
Since purchasing the binoviewer, I have acquired the 8" LX50, and the ETX-105PE. The binoviewer works perfectly with these instruments without the need for the aforementioned screw-in barlow.
Last two pictures courtesy of scopesnskies.com (Link to original webpage: here)
Opticron Observation 11x80
A pair of "giant" binoculars, these currently get little use. At some future time, I have intentions of constructing a suitable mount for these that will permit comfortable viewing without getting a crick in the neck. I see no reason why any aspect of observing should be uncomfortable, and look forward to the time when I can employ these as I desire. Until then, the sunlounger is the best option for observing with these.
Adler Wildnis 9x63 (on bino-mirror)
I bought these (the only pair I bought from new) as the largest practical binoculars that could be used with my bino mirror mount. In order to use 63mm binos, they had to be of the roof prism variety, for 50mm is the largest porro prism type that can be accommodated.
On the bino mirror mount, and with a pseudo photographer's drape over my head to exclude extraneous light, these binoculars give a fabulous immersive experience of the night sky. The view is of course, a mirror image.
Last three pictures courtesy of pulsar-optical.co.uk (Link to original webpage: here)
Bresser® Travelview 10x50
This was one of my earliest acquisitions, a pair of basic 10x50 binoculars. They have standard centre focusing and an adjustable dioptre right eyepiece. The eyecups screw up and down, as opposed to being the fold-over type.
Last three pictures courtesy of scopesnskies.com (Link to original webpage: here)
Bushnell® Waterproof / Floating 7x50
In terms of binoculars, these were possibly my best value for money purchase. With individually adjustable eyepieces, fold down rubber eyecups, and offer a wide field of view, they are excellent for general daytime use too, and go with me when out walking. The internal compass, accurate in degree increments when read both horizontal and level, is easily readable during hours of daylight, and via push-button illumination when light levels require.
ScopeTeknix SolarZoom 8-24x50
These are actually Bresser® Hunter 8-24x50 zoom binoculars, with permanently attached solar energy rejection filters over the objective lenses. Useful for that quick glance at the sun, before deciding whether to pull out the more advanced observing kit. I use the zoom out to locate the sun, then zoom in once it is in view.
I only ever use these in the privacy of my back garden, for being seen in public looking at the sun with binoculars is not a good idea! There will always be someone who thinks that they can do so with ordinary binoculars.
Last four pictures courtesy of scopesnskies.com (Link to original webpage: here)
Other equipment
Meade® mySKYTM GPS personal planetarium
This is an excellent piece of kit, standalone in its own right, or teamed up with a telescope. The mySKYTM can be connected to my previously-setup ETX-105PE, and then used to accurately direct the 'scope to that part of the heavens the mySKYTM is pointed towards.
Attached to my Evostar-120 is a mounting bracket that holds both the mySKYTM and a laser pointer. This, although not accurately collimated for the mySKYTM, offers a reasonable approximation to where the telescope is pointing, useful at public events.
Last three pictures courtesy of scopesnskies.com (Link to original webpage: here)
ScopeTeknix Binoflex ST50 mirror mount employing Adler Wildnis 9x63 binoculars
A great way to observe in comfort with a hot drink to hand! This setup is a simple turntable with the Binoflex mounted on top. A small lazy susan separates two chopping boards, the top one from TK MAX, the other from Tesco. Stiction is provided by folded hook and loop Velcro® strips. The ground board has three adjustable level feet, and the circular base board some adornments in the form of a digital clock, a thermometer, a compass, a bubble level, and a small locking bolt secures the turntable when not in use.
Other than that, I have fashioned a rudimentary mounting device by employing square tube and several L-sections, all aluminium, that readily slides on and off the right hand corner of the ST50. The inner sliding faces are covered in loop Velcro® to prevent scratching of the Binoviewer. Upon this is a laser mounting bracket. When the laser is collimated with the binoculars, locating objects in the sky is a breeze.
Last three pictures courtesy of scopesnskies.com (Link to original webpage: here)
B&Q Sunlounger
The original intention of a sun lounger is of course to lie out under just one star, our daytime sun. I've never really been convinced of the merits of exposing my largely naked body to the ravages of a nuclear furnace, even at 93 million miles away, and so avoid the original single star intention. Instead, my primary use of the sun lounger is to lie out under thousands of suns, all at a decidedly safer distance from my skin!
Telescopes and binoculars are excellent enhancements for observing in detail, but the very best widefield view is getting back to relaxed naked eye appreciation of the whole night sky, and takes a deal of beating. Well wrapped up against the cold to avoid any distraction, after twenty minutes outside with fully dark-adapted vision on my "star" lounger, I simply lose myself in the beauty of the night sky.


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To tap into some cool & casual fall denim style inspiration, look no further than Mango's fall 2014 lookbook. The set of tranquil, effortless shots feature outfits that emphasize layered knits, destroyed denim in relaxed fits, and an earthy color palette—just to name a few of our favorite trends. See the full lookbook, and go get that grandpa sweater, darlin'. It might be a warm and rainy day in NYC at the moment, but the temperature is steadily dropping.
Check out the full lookbook here.
—DT Staff
Tags: boyfriend jeans, denim style, denim trends, destroyed denim, fall style, Mango, what to wear
In the ongoing argument against skinny jeans, you may not be so quick to jump on the mom jean bandwagon. But what about a 90s-tastic take on the classic baggy jean? You know, the kind you were once strongly encouraged to pull up around your butt during middle school? Well it's back with a chic new twist. Honestly WTF tracked recent occurrences of this trend and there are more than just a few. It looks like the baggy jean is back. Will you be wearing it this fall?
See the full gallery of baggy jean glory here, and let us know if you'll be rocking this trend.
—DT Staff
Tags: baggy denim, baggy jeans, boyfriend jeans, denim style, fall 2014, fall denim, fall denim trends, Street Style, what to wear
From DL1961: DL1961 Premium Denim unveils its Fall/Winter 2014 campaign, which was shot against a denim backdrop by fashion photographer Sharif Hamza, and styled by Tom Van Dorpe. The campaign features models Tess Hellfeuer and Mathias Lauridsen, and highlights fresh, modern looks of head-to-toe denim. From dark, clean lines to sleek, buttoned-up styling, the campaign is a major departure from anything the brand has done before.
"This season we wanted to create a collection that represents the technological nature and sleekness of our denim," said Sarah Ahmed, DL1961's Creative Director. "We continue our mission to create 'the perfect fitting jeans' and are excited to unveil our Fall/Winter fit collection, which captures the premium, effortless yet signature style that DL1961 has become known for."
See more at DL1961 (and while you're over there, here's a hint: their spring/summer collection is currently on sale).
—DT Staff
Tags: buy denim online, dark wash denim, denim campaign, denim jackets, Denim On Denim, denim style, DL1961, fall denim trends, head to toe denim, skinny jeans
Beach season has finally arrived, and we're not wasting any time packing up our boho bags full of sun and sand essentials. But once the SPF and your portable iPod speakers are packed and ready to go, what about an awesome beach-ready outfit? Like many New Yorkers, we take the A train down to the Rockaways for our sea side fun, so it's crucial to wear more than just a bikini! Here are 3 summer denim looks to wear to the beach (without looking like an exhibitionist on the train).
Below: 1. J Brand Low Rise Cutoff Shorts 2. Serefina Beaded Layer Tassel Necklace 3. The Row Thomaston Jersey Tank 4. Topshop Tropical Print Hat 5. Vix Embellished Triangle Bikini Top 6. Vix Embellished Bikini Briefs
Below: 1. Vix Carioca Satin-Jersey Kaftan 2. Stella McCartney Thick Square Sunglasses 3. Eres Les Essentiels Show Bandeau Bikini Top 4. Isabel Marant Iza Embroidered Denim Shorts 5. TKEES Lily Patent-Leather Flip-flops
Below: 1. Petals & Peacocks Beach Please Crop Sweatshirt 2. Rag & bone Mila Cut-Off Denim Shorts 3. Vix Ibi Embellished Printed Triangle Bikini Top 4. Vix Ibi Embellished Printed Bikini Briefs
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Bohemian style, Boho style, cut off shorts, Denim Looks, denim outfits, denim shorts, denim style, denim trends, nasty gal, summer denim, what to wear in the summer, what to wear to the beach
Though we're definitely not ready to get excited about cool weather fashion yet, we're loving this fresh denim-centric editorial from Cosmo Australia, shot by Kane Skennar. Fall denim is layered and styled to an edgy, rock-n-roll inspired concept. Acid wash, deep blues, and destroyed denim all play a roll. Check out the full editorial below.
Images via Fashion Gone Rogue
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Tags: 90s style, Cosmopolitan Australia, Denim & Co., denim style, fall denim, grunge style, Kane Skennar, rock-n-roll inspired
From the time denim hit the market as functional, industrial uniforms to the moment skinny jeans became a staple in every woman's closet, denim has always been a must-have. No closet is complete without a pair of worn-in, comfy boyfriend jeans — nor a pair of fierce dark wash jeans for days when you want to turn heads and take numbers. But it's the celebrity denim culture that also fuels our love of amazing jeans. Seeing women like Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Kate Upton rocking our favorite brands in new and exciting (and sometimes totally off-duty) ways keeps us craving denim in our wardrobes. Harpers Bazaar takes a look at some of the ultimate jean queens of our current culture.
Left to right: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Frame Denim, Miranda Kerr in J Brand, Kate Upton in black skinnies (brand unknown).
Images via Harpers Bazaar.
—DT Staff
Tags: black jeans, celeb denim, celebrity denim, denim style, Frame Denim, J Brand, Kate Upton, miranda kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, skinny jeans
Pop quiz! What fabric can withstand the intensity of a factory worker's day, but still be stylish enough to wear to Fashion Week? Which fabric was worn by both James Dean and Farrah Fawcett? Which fabric is literally the greatest ever made? If you guessed denim, you're right. We're loving a recent article by Cosmo detailing the 10 reasons denim is the greatest invention ever. You don't even need 10 to convince us!
Read the full list of 10 reasons denim is the greatest invention ever at Cosmo.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: 10 reasons denim is the greatest invention ever, celebrity denim, denim dress, denim fabric, denim style, farrah fawcett, iconic denim, james dean
"True Blue–Denim takes the spotlight for our latest exclusive lensed by Dirk Merten. ModelHanne Bruning sports blue on blue looks from the likes of Levi's, Cheap Monday and Wrangler styled by Nicole Schneider. For beauty, hair and makeup artist Carolin Jarchowcreates mussed tresses and a fresh face for a casually chic effect." (Sourced from Fashion Gone Rogue)
See more at Fashion Gone Rogue
Tags: denim dress, denim for women, denim jacket, denim style, editorial, fashion gone rogue, spring denim trends, spring fashion, spring style, true blue
Varsity jackets and jeans are a classic Americana style combination that you can't go wrong with. Reminiscing for your college days? We're pretty sure a handful of the super stars rocking these looks in the images below have graduated, but they're taking it right out of the classroom and into the arena of advanced personal style. Get some inspiration below, and more at Honestly…WTF.
See more at Honestly…WTF.
—DT Staff
Tags: acid wash jeans, black jeans, denim style, models off duty, skinny jeans, Street Style, varsity jackets, womens jeans
Who doesn't love The Outsiders? Too young to remember watching and/or reading this in school? Allow us to refresh your memory:
The Outsiders is a 1983 American drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. Jo Ellen Misakian, a librarian at Lone Star Elementary School in Fresno, California, and her students were responsible for inspiring Coppola to make the film. (Source)
In this gem of a flick you'll meet Ponyboy Curtis, Sodapop, Darrel (played by Patrick Swayze) and a hoard of denim-wearing greasers who are literally too cool for school. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll put on your favorite jeans and cut the sleeves off an old t-shirt.
What's your favorite denim flashback film? Tell us on Facebook!
—DT Staff
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Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, where a Trisagion (prayer) service will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Mrs. Panouses died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at her daughter's home in Silvis. Memorials may be made to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, where she had been a member.
Helen Lygouriatis was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Horion Argolikon Naplion, Greece, the daughter of George and Fotini Katsanis Lygouriatis. She married William "Bill" Panouses in June 1949, in the Bahamas. He died on May 31, 2004.
She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening. Helen's life was her family and her church. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been a member of the Philoptochos Society and the choir at Assumption.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Daphne and Guadalupe Olvera Jr., Silvis; granddaughters, Deana (Don) Mundt, Angela, Stacy and Victoria Olvera; great-grandchildren, Alejandra, Marie, Joseph and Gabriella; nephews, Nick (Sophia) Lygouriatis and George (Maria) Lygouriatis; and several nieces and nephews in Canada and Greece.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Angeleki, Katina and Panagoula; and brothers, John, Nick and Bill.
The family would like to thank her granddaughters; special care taker, Lynette Taylor, Option Care, Beacon of Hope Hospice, especially, T.A., Angie, Jessica and Shannon, for their help and outstanding care.
Online condolences may be left for the family at vanhoe.com.
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Who: Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs
Where: Air Canada Centre
When: 7 p.m. EST
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The Toronto Maple Leafs play their final home game of the season tonight against the
Atlanta Thrashers Winnipeg Jets. With the Columbus Blue Jackets losing last night against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Leafs have a chance to leapfrog them into the last wild card playoff spot.
It will be another big test tonight as the Jets come in having recently been eliminated from playoff contention and have nothing to lose. James Reimer will get the start as he looks to once again drive the Leafs into the playoffs after Jonathan Bernier was injured in Thursday's win against the Boston Bruins. On paper this looks like a pretty easy win for the Leafs; Ondrej Pavelec is not a good goaltender and Evander Kane is a healthy scratch. I know the Leafs never do this but if they do get off to a good start maybe they can win the shot battle as the Jets D is as bad as the Leafs.
James van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak – Phil Kessel
Mason Raymond – Dave Bolland – David Clarkson
Jerry D'Amigo – Nazem Kadri – Troy Bodie
Nikolai Kulemin – Jay McClement
Dion Phaneuf – Carl Gunnarsson
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Tobias Enstrom – Paul Postma
Adam Pardy – Zach Redmond
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- Hopefully the Leafs' first line can really make something happen. That line has been terrific all season and this Jets team is not very good so the likes of Kessel, van Riemsdyk and Bozak should be able to get to Pavelec early and often.
- This is the last home game of the regular season for the Leafs and it would be sweet if they could send their fans home happy by getting in a playoff spot (albeit precariously). These fans pay good money and the Leafs have been somewhat of a disappointment.
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Let us stand together with renewed confidence in our cause — united in our heritage of the past and our hopes for the future — and determined that this land we love shall lead all mankind into new frontiers of peace and abundance.
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"In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.
Now the trumpet summons us again — not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need — not as a call to battle, though embattled we are — but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation,a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.
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He was a fighting prince never free from pain, never far from trouble, never accepting the world he found, never wanting to be his father's son. He was a far greater hero than he ever wished us to know.
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The message of Christmas- the message of peace and good will towards all men- has been the guiding star of our endeavors.
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By Barbara Jones, 1963
Special Delivery-From Heaven
To the Kennedy Family
From John F. Kennedy
Sorry I had to leave right away
I look down and smile at you everyday
Little Patrick says to say Hi
I love you, I'm happy so please don't cry
And Caroline I'd like to say
How proud daddy was of you that day
When you stood like a lady and watched me go by
You did just like mommy you tried not to cry
Little John John now that you're the big man
Take care of mommy the best you can
You stood like a soldier , your salute was so brave
Thanks for the flag you put on my grave
And Jackie we had no time for good byes
But I'm sure you could read the farewell in my eyes
Take care of our children and love them for me
I'll treasure your love through eternity
So please carry on as you did before
Till all of us meet on heaven's bright shore
Remember I love you remember I care
I'll always be with you
Though you don't see me there
Love John
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We are not here to curse the darkness; we are here to light a candle. As Winston Churchill said on taking office some twenty years ago: If we open a quarrel between the present and the past, we shall be in danger of losing the future. Today our concern must be with that future. For the world is changing. The old era is ending. The old ways will not do.
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An American scene:
Sixth-grade science classroom in a suburban elementary school, Oct. 23, 1962. At the front, the teacher — a tall, athletic young man — is weeping and telling his young charges, "We are so close to the end of the world."
The 10- and 11-year-old students sit in stunned silence, at the messenger as well as the message. Few have seen a grown man cry, and certainly not a teacher.
But Oct. 23, 1962, was no ordinary day. The night before, President John F. Kennedy had revealed to the nation that the Soviet Union was placing nuclear missiles capable of destroying much of the United States in Cuba. And for a few days, the world rode the brink of extinction, saved only by the young president's skillful handling of the crisis and the Soviets' willingness to back down.
Little more than a year later, JFK was dead, but those students and the science teacher were alive — we were still alive .
- Jack Kennedy 'Elusive Hero' by Chris Matthews
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The tale of two brothers..
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Lieutenant in the United States Navy 1941-1945. Among others awarded with the Purple Heart and the World War II Victory Metal.
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Forever young faces: the John F. Kennedy's. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) and John F. Kennedy, Jr. (1960-1999).
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If anything happens, we're all going to stay right here with you, I just want to be with you, and I want to die with you, and the children do, too — than live without you.
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'I look forward to a world which will be safe not only for democracy and diversity but also for personal distinction.'
~ John Kennedy
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Jason King announces his retirement
MANLY Warringah Sea Eagles life member Jason King has today announced he will retire at the end of the 2014 National Rugby League Season.
Champion signing for Parramatta
THE Parramatta Eels are happy to announce the signing of Beau Champion for the 2015 season.
NRL statement on ASADA outcome
THE NRL today confirmed that 12 past and current Cronulla Sharks players have been suspended for breaches of the game's anti-doping rules.
Competition Committee clarifies 40/20 rule
REFEREES will blow their whistles to signal when a tap restart can be taken after a 40/20 kick from tonight.
Cowboys player receives ASADA notice
THE North Queensland Cowboys understand that NRL squad member Matthew Wright has received a "show cause" from ASADA following
Sharks players given 'show cause' notices
THE Sharks have been advised that five players currently contracted to the club have received 'show cause' notices from ASADA.
Panthers re-sign Sam McKendry
PANTHERS are delighted to announce that prop Sam McKendry has extended his contract with the club for a further three years.
Wests Tigers announce young talent re-signings
WESTS Tigers are pleased to announce the re-signing of promising young players Asipeli Fine and Dallas Graham on two-year deals.
Mark Minichiello signs with Hull FC
HULL FC have secured their third signing ahead of the 2015 season with a move for the vastly experienced Gold Coast Titans back rower Mark Minichiello on a two-year deal.
Mitch Brown signs with Cronulla
LOCAL Sutherland Shire product Mitch Brown makes a welcome return to familiar territory in 2015 after signing a new two-year contract with the Sharks.
Jordan Rapana re-signs with the Raiders
THE Canberra Raiders have today announced that Jordan Rapana has re-signed with the club for the 2015 season.
Cartwright and Searle quit the Titans
CONFIRMATION this afternoon that Gold Coast Titans founder Michael Searle and foundation head coach John Cartwright have stepped down
Seumanufagai re-signs with Wests Tigers
WESTS Tigers are pleased to announce the re-signing of prop forward Ava Seumanufagai until the end of the 2015 season.
Mick Potter to remain until season's end
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September 16, 2014:
Russell Skiba testifies before government committee on school discipline policies and practices
Indiana General Assembly's Education Study Committee met to discuss student discipline and the overuse of suspension, expulsion, or exclusion of students from school. Russell Skiba, director of the Equity Project and professor of counseling and educational psychology at Indiana University's School of Education, testified on national trends of racial disparity within school discipline and the implications for Indiana; the state's rates of out-of-school suspensions for black students are among the highest in the nation.
To read the news article about the Education Study Committee's hearing on student discipline, click here. The article was provided by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, Executive Editor of The Statehouse File.
The Equity Project website provides current research on school discipline, zero tolerance policies, and school violence. Click here to view and download documents from the project's Resources webpage.
September 4, 2014: Meet CEEP's Senior Leadership Team at upcoming conferences
Several CEEP associates will be participating in conferences this fall. If you would like to meet with them, please email in advance and coordinate an opportunity to talk. They will be happy to answer questions about CEEP and explore with you how the center might assist with your evaluation or research activities. Click here for information on CEEP's Senior Leadership Team including email addresses.
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Meeting, September 26, Indianapolis, Indiana
Jeff De Witt will present a poster outlining CEEP's services and experience in support of health-related programs and research. Click here to see the meeting's schedule and agenda.
European Evaluation Society Biennial Conference, October 1-3, Dublin, Ireland
John Hitchcock, Patricia Muller, Anne-Maree Ruddy, and Marcey Moss will present three sessions during the conference. On October 1 at 2:45pm, they will conduct a session on "Lessons Learned: Evaluation Capacity Building in Differing Contexts." At 9:45am on October 2, John will present a session titled "Impact and Mixed Evaluation Methods." Later that morning at 11:45am, Patricia, Anne-Maree, and Marcey will present "A Theory-based Approach to Joint Evaluation." Click here for conference information.
National Science Foundation's Grants Conference, October 6-7, Arlington, VirginiaFocus on Illinois Education Research Symposium, October 7-8, Bloomington, Illinois
Cate Racek will attend and be available to talk with anyone interested in CEEP's experience and possible partnership opportunities.
Mary Piontek will co-lead a session ("Evaluation of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's FUSION Program: Impact on Teachers' Professional Practice") on shaping teacher practice in math and science. Scheduled at 9:45am, October 8, click here for the symposium's schedule of events.
Midwestern Regional Conference of the Comparative International Education Society, October 10-11, Bloomington, Indiana
Anne-Maree Ruddy will present, "Shifting the balance: The top players in international higher education." The conference will be hosted by the Indiana University School of Education. Click here to see the event information.
American Evaluation Association Conference, October 15-18, Denver, Colorado
Mary Piontek will lead two sessions during the AEA conference. The first, October 16 at 2:00pm, will be a round-table on qualitative methods. Later that same afternoon, at 4:45pm, she will lead a session on STEM education and training. For more information click here and enter PIONTEK in the name slot, then click "Go" to find the details on the AEA conference website.
August 25, 2014: CEEP participating in study of Kentucky's dual credit programs
As part of a study led by the Regional Educational Laboratory - Appalachia housed with CNA Corporation in Arlington, VA, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) collects and analyzes data to examine dual enrollment and dual credit programs in Kentucky. Data provide a picture of how dual enrollment and dual credit programs are designed and implemented in six non-urban school districts.
Dual enrollment and dual credit courses, promoted by education policymakers in recent years, prepare high school students for college coursework and allow them to gain early college credits to ease their pathway to a degree. The Commonwealth of Kentucky passed legislation in 2009 to boost such efforts aimed at increasing the percentage of students ready for college and career. Dual enrollment programs allow students to enroll simultaneously in a high school and postsecondary institution with credit coming from either the postsecondary institution or both. Dual credit programs allow academic credit from both the high school and postsecondary institution for the same course.
CEEP's work with Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) - Appalachia investigates how these programs are carried out in a subset of Kentucky's rural districts which range in size, location, and program offerings. Data collection – phone interviews, demographic information, literature reviews – captures the experiences of K-12 and postsecondary administrators and other key stakeholders as they design and implement dual enrollment and dual credit programs.
To read the full Indiana University media release on CEEP's participation in the study, please click here.
August 25, 2014: Study by the Equity Project leads August issue of American Educational Research JournalThe paper, "Parsing Disciplinary Disproportionality: Contributions of Infraction, Student, and School Characteristics to Out-of-School Suspension and Expulsion," represents a significant contribution to the national conversation about exclusionary discipline. The Equity Project conducted a multilevel examination of the relative contributions of infraction, student, and school characteristics to rates of racial disparities in out-of-school suspension and expulsion. For racial disparities, the study found school-level variables, including principal perspectives on discipline, appear to be among the strongest predictors. The researchers concluded that such a pattern suggests that schools and districts looking to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in discipline would do well to focus on school- and classroom-based interventions.
The Equity Project, housed at CEEP, is a consortium of projects dedicated to providing high-quality data to educational decision makers in order to better understand and address issues regarding educational equity and bridge the gap between research and practice.
Director Russell Skiba, Ph.D., is a professor of counseling and educational psychology at Indiana University's School of Education. He has worked with schools across the country, directed numerous federal and state research grants, and published extensively in the areas of school violence, school discipline, classroom management, and equity in education. Dr. Skiba was a member and the lead author of the American Psychological Association's Task Force on Zero Tolerance. He has testified before the United States Civil Rights Commission and both Houses of Congress on issues of school discipline and school violence.
Other researchers on the study were Choong-Geun Chung, Megan Trachok, and Timberly L. Baker at Indiana University, Adam Sheya at University of Connecticut, and Robin L. Hughes at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.
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Last week I went to my local TSC to get a Cannon safe. It was on sale for $450, normally $500 but the Winchester wasn't. It was the normal $700. Now they are having a 15% off sale on all safes so the Cannon is down to $424 (kinda glad they didn't have it last week) and the Winchester is down to $595. Now the Winchester is a good bit more heavier 507lbs vs 360lbs and the fire rating is a little bit better 1400 vs 1200 @ 30 mins but is it worth the extra $170? Also I notice the Winchester has external hinges so the internal space is a little bigger. I'm thinking I'll go to TSC tomorrow and get the Winchester if its in stock.IF I had any guns I'm sure I would have 7 handguns, 3 shotguns, 3 rifles, a SBR and a couple of suppressors.


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I don't know if repeat WHCA dinner guest Paul Rudd is bringing his wife of nine years this year, but fyi, she exists.
I don't know if repeat WHCA dinner guest Paul Rudd is bringing his wife of nine years this year, but fyi, she exists.
"Apparently"? Watch out: If you've got firsthand knowledge to say who did what, you may be called to testify in one of the many Salahi-related court cases that will occupy the rest of our lives.
Tareq Salahi *says* he is running for governor of Virginia, and TMZ decided that was a story, and I guess a million clicks can't be wrong.
I wonder that to. There's an utter meaninglessness to the whole thing; it has nothing to do with Washington or journalism or anything. It's just another Emmys Night or Super Bowl Weekend now.
Caution. Andrew Young, who is under oath, claims Edwards said it. But that's different from hearing that term from Edwards himself. (If he really said that, more proof for the old adage never to have sex with someone crazier than you.) But I think we've got a doozy of a trial going on.
Not to get all philosophical, but -- it all fades away for everyone. I was thinking similar thoughts last night when I caught the first half of "Funny Girl" on TCM. You know, there was a time -- almost 50 years ago now -- when someone decided, "hey, we should do a Broadway musical about the life of legendary Fanny Brice!" She was a very big deal in the first half of the last century -- but raise your hand if you know what she was famous for, other than being the subject of a Barbra Streisand movie you might be too young to remember anyway.
So Jay Leno was on "Meet the Press" talking about how Republicans are better at laughing at themselves then Democrats. It's his opinion and obviously got some experience in that. But then I remember an article by your WaPo colleague Paul Farhi. Farhi was pointing out that during that whole uproar over a joke about Bristol Palin by David Letterman, Jay Leno had made an even cruder joke about Bristol Palin and he had made more jokes about Bristol Palin then Letterman, yet Sarah Palin was not only completely quiet on those jokes, she later appeared as a guest on Jay Leno's show. Not trying to rehash that one issue (Letterman apologized, Palin supporters organzied a "Fire Dave" rally with 14 protesters and 37 members of the press went to), but still think Paul Farhi brought up an interesting point.
We are lucky enough to sit next to Paul Farhi, and we can vouch that he brings up interesting points every day.
Oh, really? It cracked me up. I kind of agree about the f-bombs, which didn't feel entirely natural. And yet it both evoked the smarminess of so many self-important Hill folk and the cravenness of office life everywhere -- it felt pretty on target.
Nice of you to ask, but I have to scrap for a single ticket every year myself; don't have any extras to hand out.
Not that we know of. Could just be what she was wearing.
No, she's already bringing her defense attorney. Which, you know -- never a bad idea.
I already type....too....slow.
I'm sorry you told us that. You may have ruined your daughter's chances for taking on a high-profile role in the Romney campaign.
Don't know exactly -- but for high school, he went north to New Jersey's Lawrenceville prep school.
Saying, on air, that they probably shouldn't bother covering it IS covering it, in a world-weary sort of way. And democracy is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Wouldn't you love to see Tareq in one of those serious political debates?
Thought you might like this. I fricking hate that owl. Who gave him a calculator?
Are they still hiring people to put together photo galleries like that? Because Rox would be very good at that (if someone could help her with the html coding).
Rob Lowe on his very best day (and he can be very charming) can't touch George Clooney. Just the way it is.
No idea, I'd have to get out on the trail with some photos and binoculars and, I don't know, a map and compass to tell you if it's one and the same. Be nice, don't stalk him.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. So. Over. Them. Even typing this is boring.
I kind of assume those are the VIPs who didn't end up coming to the WHCA dinner -- once they realized it didn't work out that way.
After 3 a.m., anyway.
Just saw a trailer for another one with the guy in "War Horse" and Dakota Fanning and seems Dakota has got a awful case of Ali McGraw's Disease. In one of his film reviews, Roger Ebert wrote that the romantic love interest was another victim of Ali MacGraw's Disease (first identified many years ago in "Love Story"), which makes you more beautiful the sicker you get. (Link) Have to note there is a heck of a lot of films (seems even more recently) about these sad victims of Ali McGraw's Disease. Where is Jerry Lewis to do a telethon?
Don't be hating because they're beautiful. But it's a flawed strategy: You only get Oscars if you gain weight or de-glam for the part.
The rich are very different from you and me.
She's got a great husband and lots of family friends. But this must be a terrible time for the whole family, and the only person to blame for it is her father.
Not that much. Lots of PR bang for an application fee -- although I don't think he's even paid that yet.
Without debating the merits of his work versus other people's work, I think a lot of the coverage about Hitchens reflected the fact that he was an extremely vivid character -- something I'm all in favor of. Also, he drew a lot of new fans in his final years because he was so open and candid about the process of dying.
Me, but older. Saw a woman recently with so much Botox it scared the hell out of me. Which is why I have wrinkles.
Gridiron Club -- a smallish-group of senior journalists that exists basically for the same of its dinner -- puts on a much smaller and more elite event than the WHCA. Also: It involves hokey song parodies. And: It's not televised.
Don't think she's pregnant and she's been under a lot of stress. 'Nuf said.
Being a young Hill staffer is like all those waiters in LA trying to break into show business. Lousy pay, long hours and a whiff of desperation.
I have no idea. I'd be very curious to know. I know that the White House Correspondents' Association itself has no quibble about the Hollywood slant the evening has taken -- it has made the dinner a hotter ticket. However, I also know that there are some White House correspondents who no longer get to go to it. . . . . If I had a vote, which I wouldn't, I'd argue for splitting it down the middle -- dramatically reducing the number of celebrities. They certainly decorate the place and make for interesting conversation pieces. But I no longer get to meet interesting Washington people at these things because they're so largely squeezed out of it. And when you have this many celebrities, they end up hanging out with each other and talking only to each other.
All I know is that I haven't had a chance to ask him in the 20 minutes since someone else asked this -- nor did I have time to research more deeply than Wikipedia. I'm sorry for that, but you know, sometimes you people are SO DEMANDING.
Hard to know for sure ---going public with a romance wouldn't help his cause right now ---but it appears they are civil and see each other during visits, but the heat has cooled. We'll get a better sense after the trial if he walks.
Or Adrian Brody did in "The Pianist."
That's awesome, in a sick kind of way.
Yes, I think that's why everyone was surprised -- because these agents seem to have such a squeaky-clean, straight-and-narrow demeanor. And I still assume that's the case for most of them. But what do I know.
We're keeping a close eye on Anthony Edwards.
Yes, it's not a good situation to grow up in.
Right next to your lottery tickets. Can't win if you don't play.
Why, yes indeed! Ryan Zimmerman just popped the question to his girlfriend of two years. Michael Morse is engaged. John Lannan got married a couple months ago. And Chien-Ming Wang cheated on his wife two years ago! Thanks for asking.
Those were very compelling columns.
Not without his wife finding out. At least that was the explanation back then. We're talking about some serious money, not petty change. Rielle, according to Andrew Young, had expensive taste.
It's not uncommon for family members to accompany defendants to court as a show of support.
Yes, I know I saw headlines about that yesterday that I didn't click on. So, congratulations to Megan and David Silver!
I think the big turning point was the following year, when Sheryl Crow got into it with Karl Rove.
Hope he doesn't get an eye job like Robert Redford in 10 years or so. Big Mistake.
That's kind of sweet. "Bandstand" fan?
James Brolin is 71, according to the same source that told me what prep school Jay Carney went to.
(Wikipedia had no answer for the following question -- but that's not always the case. Go to a college reunion and you'll see that aging is not a fair process and it does not break predictably down gender lines.)
We have an answer! Thanks so much.
I can think of a lot of things, none of them compliments.
But it kind of worked for him in "The Fighter." He was all gaunt and strung-out in that one.
I conked out before he came on.
I only dip into it now and then, and am never sure if I'm seeing a new one or a re-run . . . didn't realize they're now doing a series of shows about the contestants. That's probably too much for me to invest in. Sorry!
Hang on, I'm going into Nexis for this one. Doing what I can to make you people happy.
Yeah! I went to the game last Thursday and I sat up in the 400 level, and there was an awesome fight between a Bruins fan and a Caps fan!
The question, I thought, was when was the turning point when this became such a Hollywood Celebrity Happening.
If that was ever true, doesn't seem to be the plan now. But like I said, this isn't the time for either of them to show off. Better to sit quietly and hope his expensive lawyers win the day ---THEN we'll see.
"Scandal" is hands-down the funniest show on TV. A total laugh riot.
Nick is a silver fox. Good genes, there.
Yes! They totally nailed the BlackBerry Hunch.
She's very pretty, but you can't take this as anything more than an excuse to sell magazines.
You're kidding, right? You know who was never going to be Romney's running mate? (Besides Tareq Salahi and myself?) Newt Gingrich.
I'm so disappointed in the journalism standards of TMZ that they didn't ask that question.
Daggers! But, unlike Redford, our jobs aren't dependent on how we look in old pictures. Thank goodness.
haha. Yes, indeed, she's married to everyone's favorite 90210 cast member, Brian Austin Green, who is now very sinewy and tattooed.
It's the Holocaust angle that gets them the Oscars. You ever seen Kate Winslett when she was on Extras? She was playing a nun during WWII, and during her break she explains this: "Schindler's bloody List." (Link)
Another reason to love her and Ricky Gervais.
I'm tired of them all. There's a reason I don't live in Hollywood.
Libertarians believe there should be no government restrictions on what parties you can get into, right?
You underestimate groupies. Plus, rock stars are hanging on for decades these days.
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Stayed warm with a cocktail. No glacier pools for George today.
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A panel of experts appointed by the National Research Council assessed the scientific and technical work of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scope of the assessment included the following criteria: (1) the technical merit of the current laboratory programs relative to the current state of the art worldwide; (2) the adequacy of the laboratory facilities, equipment, and human resources, as they affect the quality of the laboratory technical programs; and (3) the degree to which the laboratory programs in measurement science and standards achieve their stated objectives and desired impact.
The book finds that, overall the technical merit of the programs reviewed within the BFRL is very high and generally at a state-of-the-art level. The programs have clear ties to the overall BFRL Strategic Priority Areas and are well aligned with the mission of NIST, which is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
Table of Contents
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|Front Matter
|The Charge to the Panel and the Assessment Process
|Measurement Science for Building Energy Technologies
|Measurement Science for Breakthrough Improvements in Construction Productivity
|Measurement Science for Predicting Life Cycle Performance of Nanocomposite Infrastructure Materials
|Disaster Resilient Structures and Communities (Hurricanes and Earthquakes)
|Disaster Resilient Structures and Communities (Fires)
|Programs Funded Under the America COMPETES Act
|Overall Conclusions
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