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As the UFC makes its third excursion to FX, I have something obvious to say: some of these fights suck. Too many cards, too many fights to book, and too many Magalhaes's. You'll have this when you make a long term commitment to three networks.
With that in mind, I'm not going to write about every single fight on this card, because some of them aren't even remotely interesting. I'm going to write off the following fights as casualties of the "We needed to fill up card space, and we owe these guys fights, so … here's two guys fighting!" dilemma: Caio Magalhaes vs. Buddy Roberts, Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Henry Martinez, Tim Means vs. Justin Salas, and Dustin Pague vs. Jared Papazian. No thanks.
That leaves, by my math, eight interesting fights to dissect. And away we go.
Leonard Garcia (15-8, 2-4 UFC) vs. Matt Grice (14-4, 1-4 UFC)
This fight is interesting only because I don't understand how Leonard Garcia is still employed by the UFC. Garcia interviews are amusing; he always vows to "be more technical." It's kind of like that period of Jake Shields' career where he kept saying "I'm telling you guys, my striking is getting better." The weird thing is, Garcia is capable of fighting with some measure of technique. This usually lasts for anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds, or until he gets tagged with something. Then he just starts swinging like a drunk guy trying to hit a pinata. He just can't help himself.
Matt Grice is a wrestler, though. I sincerely doubt he'll want to mess with Garcia on the feet. He's going to try to go all Midwestern on Garcia, trying to score takedowns and do damage.
Even though Garcia hasn't won a fight, truly, in years, I like him to finish Grice in this one. Normally, when he comes out and throws helicopters, which is pretty much every fight, he leaves himself wide open for counters. This time, I don't think Grice has the firepower or moxie standing. Garcia by KO. Which means we get to see him again. Which means we get to see him lose again (except possibly win).
Jake Hecht (11-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Sean Pierson (11-6, 1-2 UFC)
After successful, memorable UFC debuts, Sean Pierson and Jake Hecht look to get back on track after coming off of one sided losses. Pierson is decent with his hands, and he's a good wrestler, but Hecht seems like one of those guys that makes you think you're destroying him, and then he suddenly goes off and leaves you bloodied on the mat wondering what the hell just happened.
Case in point: his UFC debut against Rich Attonito. Attonito got the better of Hecht in the first round, but Hecht's size and gameness won him the fight in the second, as he floored Attonito with a shocking barrage of elbows.
On the flip side, Pierson is someone who tends to go down in flames if he doesn't have early success. His UFC debut was a fun battle with the incomparable Matthew Riddle, in which he used his boxing to beat him up rather badly before Riddle launched one of his patented "I'm probably going to lose anyway, but dammit, I'm going to go down swinging" flurries. He was then summarily shellacked and destroyed by Jake Ellenberger and Dong Hyun Kim.
Jake Hecht's toughness and overall progression should send Pierson packing. Hecht by decision in a competitive stand up fight.
Mike Pierce (13-5, 5-3 UFC) vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-1, 1-1 UFC)
Poor Mike Pierce just can't catch a break. I might be exaggerating here, but I thought he beat Josh Koscheck pretty soundly. I thought he won every round. He outboxed Kos, outwrestled him … and naturally, they awarded the fight to Koscheck. I'm not sure where other MMA fans stand on this fight, but to me, it's a borderline robbery.
However, it also illustrated the great weakness of Mike Pierce, which is that, unless he finishes you with a power sub or those big punches, he doesn't quite throw enough strikes to truly pull away on a judges tally.
This is a good rebound fight for Mike. Rocha hasn't fought for well over a year. He's okay on his feet, but Pierce is undoubtedly better. The only chance Rocha has is a submission, and Pierce's wrestling base isn't one that leaves him susceptible to subs. Rocha is crafty, but Pierce will stifle his attacks and land big punches to earn a decision win.
Seth Baczynski (15-7, 2-1 UFC) vs. Lance Benoist (6-0, 1-0 UFC)
Something is going on with Seth Baczynski. At the conclusion of the Ultimate Fighter season he participated in (I don't know, and I don't care to look it up … let's go with "Season 136″), he looked to be just another forgettable guy that local podunk MMA promotions would refer to as a "UFC veteran". Then, he dropped to welterweight and started getting nasty. After 4 consecutive victories, including an impressive one over Matt Brown, he looks to take the next step toward top ten status as he takes on another tough, young guy named Lance Benoist.
On paper, this is a tough fight to call. But Seth has been really impressive lately. He's a bonafide darkhorse at 170. He's got a good submission game, including an excellent guillotine (Which is becoming more and more valuable, by the way. Nobody worries about getting caught in one until … well, until they get caught in one. Alves-Kampmann, yes?). Whatever he throws, he throws with bad intentions. He's a giant welterweight, and I think he can muscle Benoist around and earn a victory any number of ways. Sub, TKO, decision. Take your pick.
Scott Jorgensen (13-5, 2-1 UFC) vs. Eddie Wineland (18-8, 0-2 UFC)
Eddie Wineland must be hell to root for. He's shown a propensity for intensely violent moments, but overall, he's evolved to become nothing more than a tough, technical striker who simply doesn't pull the trigger enough.
Jorgensen hasn't exactly looked like a million bucks recently, either. He beat Jeff Curran in a relatively mundane affair, and he dropped a fight to upstart contender Renan Barao. If you harken back to his WEC days, "mundane" was never a word used in the same sentence as Scott Jorgensen's name. Now it is.
I don't know what to expect out of this one. It's a strange thought, but I think both of these guys are more effective when they make a commitment to being less technical and throwing with worse intentions. This could easily be a ho-hum 29-28 for either guy, but it could also be a violent barn burner. I just don't know. What I do know is that Jorgensen has shown an ability to come out victorious even when he doesn't exactly look like a world beater. Wineland is an able defender of almost any attack at this point, but I see Scott being slightly more aggressive and coming away with a decision victory.
Josh Neer (33-10, 6-6 UFC) vs. Mike Pyle (22-8-1, 5-3 UFC)
Josh Neer is a walking cautionary tale. Why would anyone tattoo their own name on themselves? On top of that, why would a dude get a tramp stamp of his own name on himself? Tattoos never cease to baffle me. Remember when Neer fought Josh Burkman, who also has a tramp stamp? It was a seminal moment in tramp stamp history.
I wrote that last paragraph before yesterday's weigh in, in which Mike Pyle had a shameful mohawk adorned on his scalp. Some guys can pull off a mohawk; Mike Pyle isn't one of them. Lots going on here.
When it comes to ground work, these two are pretty similar. They both have good submission games, and they'll both take big risks when attempting subs. This is why they have several impressive submission victories on their ledgers, and yet, are still threats to be submitted. Pyle's submission game is more diverse, but both are more than capable of eliciting a tap.
On the feet, Neer tends to be a bit robotic. He's very tough, but Pyle's boxing should carry him whenever the fight is upright. People don't seem to realize how much Pyle has improved his boxing over the years. He's got a nice jab and a stinging right straight that could really ding Neer's face up.
If Pyle can return to the form he was in when he dominated John Hathaway, I like him to pull away in this fight. Neer is always going to bring it, but Pyle is just a little bit better anywhere the fight goes. Pyle by decision.
Charlie Brenneman (15-3, 4-2 UFC) vs. Erick Silva (13-2, 1 NC, 1-1 UFC)
This is the fight where Erick Silva's bandwagon hits a school bus filled with retarded kids, tumbles down a rocky ravine, and bursts into flames. I'm not a betting man, but don't be fooled by Silva being the favorite. He's fast as hell with his strikes, but the wrestling isn't there for him at all. At least, not yet.
I can sort of understand why people are picking Silva here, though. Brenneman's striking is average at best, and he's prone to getting badly stunned, popping up, and then getting stunned even worse. The ref might jump in too soon, and he might not, but the fact is that Charlie could absolutely be destroyed in under a minute here.
I just don't see it, though. Brenneman is tenacious with his wrestling, and unless he gets Carlo Prater'd super early on, I see this being a frustrating 15 minutes for Silva. Getting pressed against the fence, taken down, beaten up … these are all things I see transpiring. It might not be the most exciting fight in the world, but I'm picking Charlie by decision.
Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1, 2-1-1 UFC) vs. Ian McCall (11-2, 0-0-1 UFC)
At almost the exact same second I heard that Zuffa was adding a "sudden death" round to their flyweight tournament semi-finals, I had this overwhelming feeling that something weird was going to happen. Why? Because MMA tournaments never, ever go as planned. Strikeforce announces a dream team worthy heavyweight tournament, and their golden cow gets smashed, their other golden cow decides to just up and leave, and the guy who eventually ends up winning the tournament injures his hands so many times that I honestly thought he'd been sharing vodka with Fedor Emelianenko. The tournament took over a year to complete.
Same tune here. After an enticing three round war where Johnson fatigued and McCall started slow, a draw and a "sudden death" 4th round seemed to be the right call.
Unfortunately, a complete fluke occurred. I say "fluke" because the folly that led to this completely unnecessary rematch wasn't even the judges fault! I know, I'm as shocked as you guys.
For the record, I thought Demetrious did juuuuust enough to squeak by Ian the first time around. I know I'm in the minority here, and I fully accept the fact that Johnson was beaten up badly in that third round. But his striking looked far sharper and precise than it had in past bouts, and he showed his usual spunk and absurd speed in every area. This rematch is difficult for me to write about, because I always seem to think Mighty Mouse wins fights that most others think he lost (Miguel Torres excluded. Torres should have won that fight). I like watching Johnson, and I root for him, but I actually hope that his opponents take him down, just so I can marvel at how fast he pops up. It's insane. It's uncanny. It's Mighty Mouse.
The crazy thing about this fight is that, even after the debacle in March, they're STILL only going three rounds with the potential for a fourth. Huh? Whatever. I think McCall will be scared to go through another fight where there are legitimate question marks about who won the first two rounds. He's a notoriously slow starter, but I think he'll show a sense of urgency and outwrestle Mighty Mouse to earn a three round decision in another competitive, blurry fight.
Enjoy the fights.
Previous event record: 4-1
All time record: 4-1


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Orange has published some results from its annual Orange Exposure research, conducted by TNS, with teenagers' smartphone usage one of the key areas for investigation.
Orange notes that 83% of 11-18 year-olds in the UK have a smartphone, and 95% in Spain. What's more, teens in both countries are respectively two and three times more likely to own a BlackBerry handset than the average mobile media user.
That's good news for RIM, with Orange suggesting that the high price of an iPhone makes it still relatively unpopular with teenagers by comparison.
The research also digs into teenagers' usage of their devices, claiming that on average, three quarters of teens in the UK, France and Spain "discuss what is being watched on TV using social networks from a mobile device".
Overall – i.e. all ages – nine out of 10 people use the internet while watching TV, although this ties into an existing debate about just how big an opportunity this is (or isn't) for advertisers. Orange claims a third of mobile users look at products on their devices after seeing them on TV, while a quarter respond to shortcodes seen in TV ads.
"The research lays bare the significant opportunities for advertisers to monetise and engage with their audience in a responsible manner," says Orange's Stephanie Hospital in a statement.
"With teenagers so firmly adopting the mobile as their key device; and adults using multiple screens interchangeably as second nature – advertisers must sit up and harness its potential."

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SomeJerk Talks Moombahton Over Miami and Gives Away Free EP
We here at Crossfade have been geeking over this quirky style of tropical bass music all year. And locals like DJ-producer SomeJerk and the good folks at (((SHAKE))) are giving us plenty of reason to with their monthly Moombahton Over Miami party at the Vagabond.
Plus, the moombah scene is getting big enough that it earned its own heavyweight WMC party last March, Miami Moombahton Massive, with none other than Diplo and his label Mad Decent as co-sponsors.
As the foremost local producer of the genre, SomeJerk is definitely an authority on moombahton. So we decided to pick his brain and find out what exactly this sound is all about ahead of his Friday debut performance at Space with 12th Planet, DJ Laz, Juan Basshead and others.
Crossfade: Moombahton might be all the rage with the Miami bass kids, but it's is not exactly a household term yet. For those of our readers still in the dark, what exactly is moombahton?
SomeJerk: To me "moombahton" is nothing new. It's essentially a combination of dancehall, reggaeton, hip-hop and dance music -- depending on the producer or DJ's influence. Dave Nada just gave it a name and a clever story -- the key aspect to marketing a genre or movement. And everyone started jumping aboard. I like to call it "slow house", personally.
I don't know that I can say that it's at the "rage" point just yet -- I am constantly asking for music and mixes from Miami's producers and DJs and haven't had very many submissions! However its rise in popularity is consistent and happening in a real way, and this is because Miami is the perfect melting pot for a number of cultures. When I play a track that's clearly salsa-influenced or cumbia-influenced, you can see the change in the way people react, their "traditional" dancing and whatnot comes out, it's really amazing. People just short of pull their flags out, it's like a mini carnival every time!
Is it fair to call moombahton music for closeted reggaeton lovers?
Reggaeton "borrowed" its core breaks from dancehall, so the accusation is not entirely incorrect. Reggaeton has a bit of a stigma to it, whether it's because people think it all sounds the same, they don't speak Spanish (I don't) or because it rose to popularity so quickly. So I can see how people say things like that, but the truth is that it's way deeper than just reggaeton.
So when did you first start producing moombahton?
Many years ago, pre-dubstep, I was making a lot of IDM and weird stuff -- mixing breakcore with reggaeton bits. This went nowhere. Everyone hated it, except for me and friends with poor taste. Then in March of 2011, I heard Dave Nada perform in Miami and literally said "I didn't know people were into this kind of stuff, I am going to make this again". After a few months of messing around and becoming re-acquainted with space of the BPM I started making things that I thought sounded good enough to play. I sent a couple tunes to larger DJ's and got a good response so it was time to start putting out these tunes,
What can you tell us about the new EP you're giving away?
I made the three songs that became the Don't Stop EP to play at the sixth Moombahton Over Miami party. Essentially each song was an experiment with a particular idea that I had, and went for it. After Moombahton Over Miami and listening to my set, I felt that the songs were as done as they could be, and that I should just give them away, since the first release for my Signaflo label is taking forever to get out there.
The title track, "Don't Stop" clearly samples 2 Live Crew and is at your standard moombahton pace, but I wanted it to develop more like a jungle song, with new layers of music appearing and being stripped away as the song progresses -- less dragged out like most moombahton. "Ahem" I wanted to be just drums, maybe a dude's voice and some booming stuff, very stripped-down and raw but with some things going on if you're paying attention. "Up Side Down" -- I intended on having a bit of a weird Latin groove to it, with some jazzy influence to it and a bit of a throwback to some classic house vibes.
What has the vibe been like at the moombahton parties you've thrown in Miami so far? Is it being well received?
A couple of events have been an uphill struggle, with dudes literally yelling in my face to play something else -- kind of hard to beat batch that way but I do it) but thankfully the overall success has made up for this hostility ten-fold.
The parties at the Vagabond, the Moombahton Over Miami event in particular, are a really special thing. You have one area with people chilling, talking shit, smoking blunts, and another area where there's a full-on mini carnival going on. It's a nice change of pace from many other events going on that are in your face and hard to just relax at.
So what's up with the next party?
This Friday will be very special to me -- I get to play at the world-famous club Space, and I will be playing probably entirely moombahton, and at least half of my own stuff. I will be playing alongside 12th Planet, Juan Basshead, DJ Laz and other big names, along with a few Miami locals, so it's pretty fucking crazy to me! My girlfriend would tell me that it's not crazy and that this is what I have been working for, but it still blows my mind that I get to have all of this fun. Big shout to Juan Basshead for booking me for this event and continuing to support my music.
And what would you say to someone who has never heard Moombahton to persuade them to come out to the next party?
I would say to anyone that loves to dance, party and be immersed in good vibes, that they should come with an open mind and comfortable shoes. Every Moombahton Over Miami I see the crowd grow, and it's less of the people that are just there because it's the Vagabond and it's always cool, and more so the people that want to hear tropical bass. That makes me so happy.
Next Thursday is Moombahton Over Miami 7, and it's really the best place to experience what we have going on. I want to thank Jason Jiminez and the (((SHAKE))) crew for continuing to bring the best music to light and perpetuating our little tropical bass scene.
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A year ago I asked my long-time friend Jake about his first experience hunting diver ducks. With only a few seasons of use showing on his waders—and that limited to mallards and geese on farm ponds in Pennsylvania—I was eager to hear what he thought about our style of hunting. Though work kept me from experiencing it with him on that trip, I asked expecting to hear of his new-found love of gunning these superior ducks. (That's right, Jeff Johnston I said superior.) Surprisingly, the first words from his mouth were spoken in a tone trembling with apprehension: "You'ns are crazy." (From what I've gathered, "you'ns," spoken only in P.a., is used the same way as "ya'll.")
Mouth agape in disbelief, I fumbled, "What do you mean? What happened?"
I knew instantly what he was referring to, and so I chuckled. The ride to the spot: Which spot exactly I wasn't sure, but it didn't matter anyway. To get to any of our hunting waters on the Potomac River in time for the morning flight requires a pitch-black boat ride at 5 a.m. through some big, rough water that must have seemed like Poseidon's personal roller coaster to a boy used to inland farm ponds. I can just picture him now—sitting in the bow of the boat, nestled into throngs of decoys, thinking, Surely we're going to wait till we can see, only to hear the motor kick in and feel a spotlight tossed his way. "Watch for debris" is often the only instruction afforded a greenhorn. A moment of hesitation ends with the forward momentum as he quickly rotates to watch the nose, fumbling to turn on the spotlight, franticly considering that his young life might very well end in the 30-degree water not 20 feet from the dock because he can't turn on the stupid light. Of course once he does, any relief and security the luminescence affords is instantly replaced with more panic. He can barely make out the large white buoy jutting 3 feet out of the water that reads "No Wake Zone" through a cotton field of fog. But just as the words register, our farm boy learns rather crudely that its enforcement is over; they are exiting the safe zone. At 35 mph across rolling, 3-foot waves, crouched in a skiff loaded with more decoys than you ever thought a sane person would own—let alone use on a single outing—it's not so much watching for debris to avoid as it is praying you don't see the log that's going to do you in. I'm sure Jake checked the buckle on his PFD more than once. That river doesn't bode well for small boats and thin skin. We go big, we go fast, and on the right day, we even kill a few ducks. "So you enjoyed the boat ride?" I asked with a grin. "I can't believe you'ns do that," said Jake. "I thought we were gonna die." "But did you kill some birds?" I asked. I hoped his tale of woe was at least worth the new underpants. "Man … it was awesome!" Diver hunting is awesome. Though bluebills flying low in formation at mach 2 aren't as wary as timber-bound mallards—indeed, "oblivious" seems a more fitting description of the bluebills—crossing shots in stiff winds and rolling waves, and the very sight of a raft of ducks in the thousands makes a diver hunt the bee's knees in my book. And if you're lucky enough for the birds to show, the weather to play nice and the dog to obey, you might just go home with a strap full of bluebills, ringnecks or the most regal of all ducks, the drake canvasback. But with so much gear and all the unforeseen variables that can cause misery, it's not uncommon to find yourself wanting to sell your dog, sink your blocks and ditch your buddies at the dock.
Animal House
Hunting with a dog can be both rewarding and trying. But in big water, any problems the puddle hunter might experience are compounded, with interest—sometimes frustrating a hunter to the point that he'll debate the merits of such a companion. Ever had a dog tangled in a decoy line? How about three lines and 36 decoys in 15 feet of water? Ever hunted with a stubborn retriever? How about watching Bonehead chase a phantom cripple halfway across a mile-wide river?
Once we watched a canvasback fly away seemingly no worse for wear just 20 yards outside the decoys, but the Lab on board continued to chase it despite the red-faced shouts of "No bird!" from shore. The Lab was a spec on the horizon before the owner reluctantly agreed to a boat rescue. Thinking back, he was probably hoping we'd forgotten about the dog. As it happens, that big, blocky yellow found another cripple somewhere along the way and had it swimming figure-eights when we got there. At least he was persistent.
Dixie, a beautiful chocolate Lab who would turn out to be one of the best duck dogs I've shared a boat with, was in the thick of her first season and performing like a titled pro. It was a slow morning in the blind when a group of bluebills skirted the outside of the blocks, bringing the tail end close enough for a volley that caught the wing of a drake. He dropped and Dixie was sent on the retrieve. But like so many divers do, that drake reanimated and hit the after-burners—and the chase was on. At the 200-yard mark, while debating whether to go after the young pup, we were rendered speechless by a circling bald eagle with eyes glued on a free meal. Feet from closing the deal on her longest retrieve to date, Dixie must have thought the sky was falling as the kamikaze eagle whipped by only inches from her head, took a swipe at the duck and regained altitude. Turning to find the water void of attackers, Dixie regained her focus on the duck. But the duck, most likely due to instinct, began a series of evasive dives. Then the eagle, seeing the dog undeterred and the duck in panic mode, once again buzzed the deck, sending Dixie into yet another frenzied tailspin. This epic saga continued for another five minutes while we watched intently, screaming encouragement like camo-clad cheerleaders until the eagle rose with the stolen duck grasped firmly in its talons. Though we had lost the fight, it was hard at the time to justify anger after witnessing such a spectacle. Now, having experienced the same spectacle on multiple occasions, anger comes a bit easier.
Long-Lines: The Worst Best Invention Ever
The fact of the matter was, we had fixed the decoys—over and over again.
On this particular January morning, with only a few hundred yards between the blind and the dock, we decided to set the lines prior to picking up Wintersteen, as it is much easier to maneuver and set the lines with two guys rather than three in the boat. Or so we assumed. After setting the first few lines without a hitch, we motored against the current to drop the next anchor in the black water. That's when things got nasty. What should have been an easy drift—tossing blocks over the side as we went—was made increasingly difficult as a gang of ice sheets encircled us. Unnoticeable at first, the ice was hell-bent on reclaiming turf and had teamed up with the current to increase its odds. The wind, seeing us outnumbered, took a cue from the current and chimed in to batter us. Nearly overwhelmed, we fought knuckles-tight against the elements, desperately grasping at plastic decoys and rope that became more entwined with every pull. All told, it took seconds to destroy what would have been perhaps the duck-killinest spread the world has ever seen.


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The spectres of the Norfolk Fens
On a cold morning last January, I travelled out to the Norfolk Fens to see a ghost. First, I caught a train twenty miles north from Cambridge to Littleport, a market town on the Cambridge–Norfolk border. At Littleport I was met by a friend called Justin Partyka, and Justin drove me in his little white baker's van up into the Fens proper.


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Meatloaf Melts
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These sumptuous grilled Meatloaf Melts are like the ultimate union between the cheeseburger and the Reuben sandwich -- we've seasoned up tender beef and veal patties, and then dressed them in golden sauteed onions and nutty Gruyere cheese.
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Calories | 675 |
Total Fat | 39g |
Saturated Fat | -- |
Cholesterol | -- |
Sodium | -- |
Total Carbohydrate | 40g |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 40g |
Calcium | -- |
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- 2 tablespoon(s) butter
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1.5 pound(s) meatloaf mix, ground beef, veal, and pork
- 1/2 cup(s) milk
- 1/3 cup(s) dried breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon(s) steak sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed with press
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) refrigerated Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
- 6 ounce(s) Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
- 12 slice(s) rye bread
- Melt butter in a large (12 inch) nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 tsp of the salt; cook about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened and browned. Set onions aside.
- In a large bowl, combine meatloaf mix, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, steak sauce, garlic, pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp of the salt. Stir well to mix. Shape into 6 long oval burgers (about 3/4-inch thick). In a small bowl, stir dressing and paprika to combine
- Preheat grill to medium-hot and oil grill rack. Grill burgers 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove burgers to a plate. Reduce grill to medium-low.
- Lay bread slices on work surface and spread each slice with dressing mixture. Top 4 slices each with a burger, 1/4 of the cheese and 1/4 of the onions. Top with remaining bread slices, dressing side down.
- Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until bread is toasted and cheese melts. Cut in half to serve.
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Academics salivate at the chance to put their pet theories into practice but when they actually are able to, they're usually the last ones to recognize the unintended consequences of their schemes.
"Remember the presidential advisors –Austan Goolsbee, Peter Orszag, Christina Romer, Larry Summers–who, in the euphoria of the hope and change election sweep of November 2008, advocated a World War II-like new level of federal indebtedness," Victor Davis Hanson [1] writes on the Pajamas Media website. "They are now quietly back on Wall Street, back to their tenured academic perches, or considering departure."
"They remain either mum or in op-eds visibly confused about why a strong recovery did not follow a strong recession in the manner of all other post-war ups and downs." Hanson is a fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford.
"So there seems to be genuine confusion—and fear — on the part of leftist economic advisors that the capitalist engine that fuels their redistributive government for some unknown reason [2] is not running on all cylinders and thus cannot quite continue to make the money that even capitalism's critics count on for support," Hanson observes. "It reminds me of the please, please letters alumni receive when annual giving to their [alma maters] almae matres is down, and the left-wing president's mega-salary and the center for gender studies are possibly imperiled."
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Sentences have different purposes. Some make statements. Some ask questions. Others give commands, and still others express strong feelings. Here are the four types of sentences by purpose:
- A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Use a period at the end of a declarative sentence.
- Andy Murray has a great will to win.
- The commentator laughed at his own mistake.
- An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
- Are you using the saw today, Mitch?
- May the other people come along with us?
- An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling and ends with an exclamation mark.
- This is just the way to do it!
- That is great news!
- An imperative sentence gives a command (strong emotion) or makes a request (mild emotion). Use an exclamation after the imperative sentence that contains a strong emotion, and a period after one that contains a mild emotion.
- Stop that foolish talk now!
- Please take the empty plate away now, Ira.
Activity 1
Write an example of each type of sentence on the appropriate line.
Declarative sentence
Interrogative sentence
Exclamatory sentence
Imperative sentence
Activity 2- Purposeful Sentences
Knowing a sentence's design by purpose is helpful. Each of these sentences is either a declarative (DEC), an interrogative (INT), an exclamatory (EXC), or an imperative (IMP) one. Write the appropriate three-letter combination next to its corresponding type of sentence. Each type of sentence appears five times.
- ____ Have you read this newspaper article?
- ____ We are late for the meeting.
- ____ Stop that right now!
- ____ Remember to watch your step as you leave the room.
- ____ Are the packages here yet?
- ____ Professor Franklin said that the situation would improve.
- ____ Leave those old plates in the closet.
- ____ That dessert was awesome!
- ____ Painting is a relaxing hobby.
- ____ These are the best seats in the stadium!
- ____ Are the barbers and the beauticians working late tonight?
- ____ I can hardly bear to hear more stressful news right now!
- ____ Is this sweater yours?
- ____ Tough decisions will be made during the next few weeks.
- ____ That speeding car just missed hitting the bicyclist!
- ____ Hand me the wrench please, Reggie.
- ____ She will probably start up the grill now.
- ____ These disgusting mice have to be around here!
- ____ Please carry my valise into the next room, Louis.
- ____ Will you remember to lock the doors behind you?
- Types of Sentences by Purpose
(These are possible answers.)
- I like chocolate ice cream. (declarative sentence)
- Do you like vanilla ice cream? (interrogative sentence)
- We won! (exclamatory sentence)
- Clean the table after you have finished eating. (imperative sentence)
- ''Purposeful'' Sentences
- The declarative sentences are numbers 2, 6, 9, 14, and 17.
- The interrogative sentences are numbers 1, 5, 11, 13, and 20.
- The exclamatory sentences are numbers 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18.
- The imperative sentences are numbers 3, 4, 7, 16, and 19.


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- Quest Giver: Count Andel Indarys at Castle Cheydinhal
- Next Quest: N/A
- Reward: Your Own home in Cheydinhal
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[edit] Overview
Cheydinhal houses are influenced by Morrowind style architecture and one of these grand looking houses is up for sale, its exactly opposite the Mages Guild hall in the City. If you are interested in buying the house then head over towards Castle Cheydinhal and speak with the Count. The house in Cheydinhal due to the simplicity of its layout and large amount of storage space makes it one of the best houses in the game for value considering its alot cheaper then Rosethorn Hall.
[edit] Getting the Deed
Head up to the Castle and speak to Count Cheydinhal, Andel Indarys and ask about buying a house. He will agree to sell you the house for 15,000 Septims however as with all Oblivion houses for sale it is largely unfurnished and so he suggests you speak to Borba gra-Uzgash at Borba's Goods and Stores to buy all the furnishings.
[edit] Getting the Furniture
Head to Borba's Goods and Stores and speak to Borba and buy all the furnishings off her for a cost of roughly 15,000 Septims (Depending on your Mercantile). Once you have purchased all the furnishings you have finished the Quest.


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On Saturday at SXSW (South By Southwest) I had the opportunity to attend the Core Conversation on Coworking given by Alex Hillman.
For those who don't know Alex, his blog is Dangerously Awesome and his Philadelphia-based coworking space, Independents Hall or Indy Hall, was one of the first to formalize the coworking space.
The core conversation was an informal roundtable to discuss the current and future approaches to coworking. There are many evolving business models that range from the capitalistic to the altruistic. After the session, we had the opportunity to catch up on how Indy Hall is growing, their graduation labs for coworking attendees.
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Need Minivan or SUV Purchase Advice
I am pregnant with my third child and need to purchase a minivan or SUV that fits two car seats and one booster seat. Is this possible with a small SUV or do I have to give in to a minivan? Anyone out there with experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! S.
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Thanks for all the advice and opinions; I really appreciate it! I tried to fit three seats in my car as a last desperate attempt, but my son and daughter were so smooshed and my older son really didn't like sitting in the middle! So, I think I am going to go with a used Dodge Caravan since they are the "most popular" and are a bit smaller than the bigger versions out there. Thanks again!
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D.B. answers from Columbus on November 29, 2007
I just had twins 3 months ago and we had to up grade to something bigger I had a car now I have an SUV we got a honda Pilet holds up to 8 people I have 2 carseat the in middle seat and my older sons booster seat is in the 3rd row with the stroller I have one seat down and can get him in from the passenger side and the twins I put in from the driver side I could also get the oldest son in from the back of the SUV but we only do that sometimes, my oldest son love seating in the back back seat nice right i know Or you can try the honda odyssey that is a good mini van and they are reliable I PROMISE You can ask my fienca he well tell you he is good with finding cars
Let me know
M.L. answers from Cleveland on November 28, 2007
I had the same problem and I had to go to a minivan. I hated the idea but I found one that I love. Two doors are the best.
M.P. answers from Cleveland on November 28, 2007
Hi S.,
I drive a 2004 Honda CR-V. Although I only have one child, I have very frequently put 3 car seats in the backseat. I'm tall (5'8) so I don't need to stretch to buckle the middle child in. But someone who's on the shorter side might have an issue with this. It's a tight fit, but none of the kids have complained (they're 2,2,and 5).
My friend bought the Honda Element (06) which also fit her 3 carseats; she's able to go in there (somewhat like a mini-van) but she's alittle thing (maybe 5'2).
I hope that helps!
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K.P. answers from San Francisco on November 27, 2007
LOL you sound liek me, but i mad eit till number 4 showed p before i broke down and did the deed, a minivan is much more practicle, while you might fit the seat in an suv there generally isn't a lot of extra space left after that and if you get a larger one with the third row you are generally left climbing over the center row to some degree to get back there, all i could see where gross wet shows all over the backs of my seats jsut to get them in the darn thing. lol. i went with a smaller minivan and wish it were bigger most days, it's a 7 passenger which means we have space for one more when we all go out and there isn't much room in the back for groceries or such when i have the kids with me. hope this helps some, i found it much easier to jsut go look, you might e surprised. oh but if you do get a van make sure it has doors on both sides ti's so much easier. lol.
B.F. answers from Toledo on November 28, 2007
I have had a Jeep Cherokee and currently have a Chevy Trailblazer. Unfortunatley 2 car seats and a booster will not fit in either..even a extended SUV will be hard to get into the third row and the gas prices would be enormous...id go with the dreaded mini van at this point. Some out there are really very nice..the town and country would be my top pick.
J.F. answers from Cleveland on November 28, 2007
My sister has twin boys who are 3 and a daughter who will be 2 on X-mas eve. She has 2 boosters and 1 car seat, she found that the best vehicle for her is a minivan, actually a Dodge Grand Caravan. I have 2 teenage daughters, a disabled son and a 2 yr old that I babysit, I have a minivan and an SUV, I like the minivan much better. I had a Grand Caravan and got rid of it at 180,000 miles, I now have a Chevy Venture and would much rather have my caravan back! Best part of all, they are AMERICAN!!!!!
Good Luck!
M.N. answers from Cincinnati on November 29, 2007
I went through the same thing and caved in to the mini-van. I got a Dodge grand caravan and actually really like it! It has the stow-n -go seats so I put the two car seats in the last row, car seat for baby goes in the middle row and i put one of the van seats in the floor for easy access to all of them. Especially nice now with the weather getting cold, I can hop in the back to buckle them and shut the doors so it stays warm. Both the sides doors and the hatch are automatic too so it really is easier when dealing with three little ones. The two older ones can just climb in.
My hubby chose to keeps his Durango with the third row seats. Our oldest (4) climbs in through the trunk and we have to lean in to buckle her in which is hard for me because I'm only 5' 03". But it works. And everyone has to stand outside until it's their turn to be put in.
Hope this helps, good luck!
A.W. answers from Louisville on November 29, 2007
I would think that it would depend on whether or not your oldest child can buckle themselves into the booster. If they can you could get a SUV with a thrid row, if not, you probably need a minivan. I drive a minivan that we bought the day my oldest daughter came home from the hospital-she's 2 & 1/2. I always hated the idea of driving a minivan and have always dreamed of having an SUV. My husband is a used-car salesman at a small carlot in Crestwood and he brings home all kinds of cars, trucks and SUVs. I always try them out with my 2 girls and honestly, nothing compares to my minivan. It's a Toyota Sienna 2001. It is still the easiest to get the kids in and out of and still hold other people if we need to. He would be willing to help you find the perfect vehicle for your family. You can check out what he's got in stock right now at www.streamline-automotive.com
D.V. answers from Lexington on November 28, 2007
It's just my opinion, but I'd go ahead and give in to the minivan. While SUV's do have a pretty roomy backseat, after you squeeze 3 childseats back there, you'll be lucky if the doors close. Plus, they will be pushed completely up against each other making it next-to-impossible to buckle/un-buckle the seat belts. Minivans also get alot better gas milage, and you'll have room to spread your children out (and hopefully reduce fighting) as they get older.
A.T. answers from Lexington on November 27, 2007
i just traded my suv for a minivan and I am only pregnant with #2! I didn't want the hassle of two in the back seat of the SUV. I love my minivan. The double slider doors and roominess of the back will be great. We alredy have made a road trip wit our 2 year old. I used the back seat (bench) to ahnge her on and could walk thru the whole car to get things. I traded an Infiniti QX4 (just like the Nisan pathfinder for a Nissan Quest. Try to test drive your top choices overnight.
S.M. answers from Cincinnati on November 28, 2007
We bought a 2007 Honda Oddessey before our son was born and we love it!! Actually I drive it the most because I am a SAHM and have to drive the kids everywhere I go and I love it! That new Chrysler Town and Country that I keep seeing the commercials for looks really nice too! I think minivans will give you the most space. Good luck finding the right car. If you go to www.cars.com you can look at different types and pricing and options for all models.


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Boston.com – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was slightly injured after crashing his bicycle in New York's Central Park on Tuesday, the New York Times reported. According to the Times, Valentine said he was reading a text message from second baseman Dustin Pedroia when he had to swerve to avoid people in front of him. He fell off the bike and suffered minor injuries to his knees and hips. "I shouldn't have been reading a text while I was riding. That's the wrong thing to do," Valentine said.
How beaten down is Bobby V? The guy is apologizing for falling off his own bike now. Like I'm sure somebody was like what's up with the scrape on your knees Bobby? And his kneejerk reaction was just to automatically apologize. "I shouldn't have been reading a text while I was riding. That's the wrong thing to do, Somebody please kill me"


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Renault have had their suspension from this weekends European Grand Prix overturned after an FIA International Court of Appeal hearing in Paris on Monday. The team were handed the punishment at the last round in Hungary, where they were found at fault for allowing driver Fernando Alonso to leave the pits with a wheel that hadnt been properly secured.
Though Renault admitted unsafe conduct, the Court decided that the penalty was too severe and replaced it with a reprimand and a US$50,000 fine. Alonso, whose front-right wheel eventually worked its way loose when he returned to the track, faced missing his home race in Valencia had the appeal failed.
Budapest stewards said they believed Renault had knowingly released Alonso without one of the retaining devices for the wheel-nuts being securely in position; that being aware of this, the team had failed to take any action to prevent the car from leaving the pit lane; and that they had then failed to inform the driver of this problem or to advise him to take appropriate action given the circumstances.
Renaults lawyer argued that there had been no conscious wrongdoing on the teams part and insisted that the misdemeanor warranted no more than a reprimand. According to Renault, the two mechanics who dealt with the errant wheel were unable to inform the pit wall or the driver prior to him leaving the pits.
The team welcomed the Court's decision and described the revised penalty as "fair and balanced", adding that they "now look forward to concentrating on preparations for racing this weekend in Valencia".
Having won their appeal, Renault are now expected to announce a new driver to replace Nelson Piquet. Piquet revealed over the summer break that he is being dropped midway through his second race season with the French team. Renault tester and GP2 star Roman Grosjean has been widely tipped as his successor.
The International Court of Appeals decision in full:
Renault admitted to the Court that it breached the Sporting Regulations, in that it failed to ensure that car no. 7 complied with the conditions for safety throughout practice and the race, and that it released the car after a pit stop when it was unsafe to do so. However, it requested the Court to reconsider the severity of the sanction imposed by the Stewards.
Having heard the arguments of the parties, the Court has decided as follows:
1. to allow the appeal and overturn the sanction imposed by the Stewards in the Contested Decision;
2. to issue a reprimand and impose a fine of $50,000 upon Renault.
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