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EW Releases List of 10 Greatest Graphic Novels With One I've Never Heard Of
- Posted by Johanna on July 1, 2013 at 4:26 pm
- Category: Graphic Novel News
Last week's issue of Entertainment Weekly took a summer vacation by skipping out on most of its content and instead running lists of the All-Time Greatest movies, books, TV shows, etc. Each medium got a list of 100 items, each with a few sentences of description.
It seems like quickly assembled, low-effort discussion bait, meant to increase hit counts as comments debate what was left out. (And as a double issue, that meant no fresh content for two weeks, so I wasn't a happy subscriber.) I skimmed through it quickly, until I hit the sidebar addition of "10 Greatest Graphic Novels". They are as follows, credits as listed in the magazine and my kibitzing in parentheses:
- Maus by Art Spiegelman (also appears as #33 on the overall book list)
- The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn by Herge
- Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
- Sandman by Neil Gaiman (and some artists they don't bother to name)
- Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
- Chicken With Plums by Marjane Satrapi (not as well known as her Persepolis, but a shorter, stronger book)
- Blankets by Craig Thompson
- Mendel's Daughter by Martin Lemelman
- Stitches by David Small (a horrible book, badly paced, and not living up to the revelations it promises, but it's trendy graphic memoir with a shocking real-life event)
- Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra
I have no quibbles with most of this list; heck, it resembles mine. Most of the choices are safe, praised and acclaimed by the literary circles that have dabbled in graphic novels. I was stunned, though, that they'd name something I'd never even heard of to the list, since I do try to keep up, even if I don't like the book. Yet Mendel's Daughter was a complete surprise to me. Has anyone read it? Or even heard of it?
Based on its Amazon description, it sounds like a wannabe Maus, a son's memoir of his mother's experience with the Nazis in 1930s Poland. It resembles illustrated text as much as comics, but some readers (particularly those not as familiar with comics) like that sort of thing more, since they always know which direction to read and don't get confused by the panels. It's text-focused, which to me, doesn't have the full impact of the comic integration of word and art. Not something I need to run out and read, and not something that seems to belong on this list, which is already memoir-heavy (six of the ten).
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July 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM[…] most detailed analysis at Comic Riffs, while Johanna Draper Carlson has a shorter, snarkier take at Comics Worth Reading and Heidi MacDonald invites her readers to make their own nominations at The Beat. [Comic […]
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July 3, 2013 at 8:32 PMI'd never heard of #8 either, which makes me pretty suspicious of its inclusion. Cavna of Comic Riffs had to look it up as well. The situation reminds me of the fake comics listed in the Overstreet Price Guide to catch imitators.
I liked Stitches though.
- Johanna Says:
July 4, 2013 at 10:51 AMOh, I'm sure it exists — and it's likely that someone in NY print media circles, such as those who work at EW, got a review copy or knew someone at the publisher or something. It would have to be extraordinarily exceptional, though, to belong here.
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July 4, 2013 at 11:44 AMI'm sure it exists too. I just wonder if it was put on the list to either drive sales for a friend, or to make the list super-trackable online.
I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's read it.
- Johanna Says:
July 4, 2013 at 11:58 AMOh, interesting theories! I'd like to hear from someone who's read it, too. Just to see how it compares to how it's described.
- hapax Says:
July 7, 2013 at 2:56 PMFWIW, you made me curious, and our library has it, as do nearly 500 other libraries according to WorldCat; so it must have received some gobsmacking reviews in the library press. Here's a sampling: http://www.mendelsdaughter.com/reviews.html
It hasn't circulated hardly at all, though.
I've just flipped through it; it isn't what I'd call "sequential / narrative art", being more illustrated personal anecdotes about the Holocaust. I will probably take it home and look at it later.
- Johanna Says:
July 7, 2013 at 4:38 PMI'd be curious what you think after you read it in more depth. Really interesting figures comparing the reviews and purchases to library audience demand, thanks for sharing.


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'Be prepared' is most famous as the motto of the Scouts, but it's a maxim that is equally as embraced by ballet dancers.
A dancer's ballet bag is an essential bit of kit that they take with them wherever they go – in rehearsals, during breaks and in their dressing rooms; it's always to hand. But what do they contain? We asked two Royal Ballet dancers – Marianela Nuñez and Yasmine Naghdi – what their ballet bag essentials are:
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UPDATED 22/04/14: THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. The answer was 330 shoes (115 pairs) and the winner was Ioan Stefanovici.Thanks for all your entries!
With this year's Pointe Shoe Appeal open, we're offering a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Royal Ballet in Rehearsal event on 24 April 2014, part of our ROH Insights series.
To highlight the campaign, we've collected the pointe shoes that the Company get through in a week. These are on display in a box in the foyer by the ROH Box Office and are taller than each of the dancers who are fronting this year's appeal - Francesca Hayward, Marcelino Sambé and Yasmine Naghdi!
As well as winning tickets to the rehearsal event, the competition winner and their guest will receive a backstage tour and tea and cake.
How to enter
To enter the competition, tell us how many shoes you think are in the box and share a picture of it on Twitter or Instagram, using the tag #PointesWinPrizes. If you're not on social media, you can have a guess in person and post it into the pointe shoe tower.
The deadline for entries will be 21 April 2014. The winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received.
Those who additionally make a donation to the Pointe Shoe Appeal online will also be entered into a draw to win a pair of pointe shoes signed by Francesca Hayward.
Terms and conditions of entry:
The prize is a pair of tickets to see a Royal Ballet in Rehearsal Insights Event on 24 April 2014 at 7.30pm. The prize is as stated and there is no cash alternative nor is it transferable. All entries must be received by 21 April and the winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received. The Royal Opera House's decision is final in all matters. Tickets on the 24 April are subject to availability and winning tickets must be claimed by 23 April.
As we launch this year's Pointe Shoes Appeal, we caught up with First Artist Francesca Hayward and Artist Marcelino Sambé, who are supporting this year's appeal, following in the footsteps of Lauren Cuthbertson, Edward Watson and Mara Galeazzi.
To promote the appeal, Francesca wore a camera on her ankle, capturing a sense of The Royal Ballet from the perspective of a pointe shoe – from preparation, to morning class, to evening performance.
'Shoes aren't talked about a lot, but they are where everything starts for a dancer', says Marcelino. 'You and the shoe warm up together in morning class as the shoe moulds to your foot. Your shoe is part of your skin and you can tell immediately if there is something wrong. It really does need to be the perfect fit.'
'You can't do a step without your shoes', adds Francesca. 'We are so lucky to have access to such an incredible shoe department.'
All of the shoes worn by The Royal Ballet are by necessity custom-made and specific to the requirements of each individual dancer. Jane Latimer, Ballet Shoe Manager, describes it as a partnership between the dancers and the shoe room: 'The pointe shoes are not churned out of a machine. You have people in a workroom making each pair, and the dancers get very used to a particular maker. In the Ballet Shoe Room, we try to procure the best shoes we possibly can for them.' Watch how ballet pointe shoes are made.
Pointe shoes cost The Royal Ballet over £250,000 a year. 'When I was dancing Clara in The Nutcracker – constantly running and always on pointe – I got through two pairs of pointe shoes a day', says Francesca.
In addition to pointe shoes, calf-length boots feature in a lot of costumes for male dancers. 'Boots can be a dancer's best friend', says Marcelino. 'It is a long process to soften the leather, and in the first rehearsals they can feel awful, but by the third show, they feel great.' Find out more about ballet boots.
Francesca recently made her role debut in Frederick Ashton's Rhapsody. She trained at The Royal Ballet School from the age of 11 and joined the Company in 2011. 'It is a real honour to be here', she says. 'There are some of the world's best dancers warming up next to you on the barre in morning class, and it is amazing when you are dancing on stage to think about who has danced there before you. Performing as Clara was surreal as The Nutcracker was one of the reasons I got into ballet – I used to watch it in my living room every day!'
Marcelino, who also trained at The Royal Ballet School, joined the company in 2012. Last Season he performed as the Bronze Idol in La Bayadère, a role that involves being painted top to toe in gold paint. 'I loved performing the Bronze Idol – it is a very technical role and so it was rewarding when all of the hard work from school came together', he says. 'Working with the best people in the world is also really special. There is such a variety of culture and art all around you, and you feel part of a big family.'
To contribute to the annual cost of ballet footwear and support The Royal Ballet today, please make a donation online or phone Sacha Glasgow-Smith on +44 (0)20 7212 9510.
]]>As part of our live cinema relay of The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker, we premiered this year's film promoting our annual Pointe Shoe Appeal.
The film follows the life of a pointe shoe from the Freed factory to the Royal Opera House stage, and was filmed using a tiny camera attached to the ballet slipper, giving a unique glimpse at life behind the scenes at Covent Garden, including rehearsals for The Nutcracker. It follows films from previous Seasons' campaigns, focusing on how the shoes are made, and how dancers prepare footwear for the stage.
Footwear is essential to ballet, enabling our dancers to give their best performances. Each Season our Royal Ballet dancers use about 12,000 pairs of shoes. Combined with the character shoes, elastic, ribbons and detailing relevant to each production, the total cost for footwear is over £250,000 a year. The Pointe Shoe Appeal underpins the work of the Company by helping to fund the essential costs of ballet shoes.
We will be fully launching the appeal next year, but donations are very gratefully received at any point during the Season. The main focus of the campaign will be in 2014 but donations are gratefully received at any point during the Season.
Find out more about the Pointe Shoes Appeal and donate today
]]>Mara Galeazzi and Edward Watson, The Royal Ballet Principals fronting this year's Pointe Shoe Appeal, recently took time out of rehearsals to explain the importance of footwear in ballet.
'Our shoes are so important to us,' says Edward, ' You have to feel like you're in the right shoes - sometimes if I'm wearing the wrong shoes it's like I've got someone else's legs on - it's a really odd feeling!'
All the shoes worn by The Royal Ballet are handmade and many of the dancers have their shoes custom-made by one shoemaker throughout their career, such are the precise demands of the art form. Jane Latimer from the Pointe Shoes Room explains: 'Mara, until recently, has been completely reliant on Bob Martin who made her shoes from the moment she came into the Company. It was a terrible day when Bob retired because the dancers get very used to their particular maker'
That said, he did make a huge surplus for Mara and she will be dancing out her Royal Ballet career in his Innovation shoes. You can win one of the two pairs she wears in her final performance by making a donation, of any size, to the appeal.
Find out more about the Pointe Shoes Appeal and make a donation now
]]>It's one of the best-loved scenes in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: the meeting of Alice and the hookah smoking Caterpillar. After his solo, backed by Arabian princesses, the caterpillar departs the stage with parasol in hand, followed by a trail of legs in perfect unison. 16 legs with 16 feet, all wearing the most beautiful, royal blue, crystal-encrusted pointe shoes. It's a moment audiences love but behind it lies a huge amount of effort.
Each blue shoe belongs to one of eight dancers: either members of The Royal Ballet Company or Royal Ballet School students. Each individual pair is prepared by one of the two members of staff working in the Ballet Shoe Room. Máire first has to fit the shoes, before dying them an exact shade of royal blue. Blue ribbons are then attached before each shoe is hand-encrusted with crystals. It takes about a day to prepare each pair of shoes, and these are just eight of the thousands (approximately 6,000) pairs of pointes Máire has to make sure are available to the Company throughout the Season
Every Season we spend over £250,000 on ballet footwear, so every donation made to our annual Pointe Shoes Appeal makes a real difference. A pair of pointe shoes costs £39.
Thank you to everyone who supports us. We are very grateful for the part you play in our success.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland runs until 16 January 2015. Tickets are sold out though returns may become available.
]]>It's a staggering ballet fact that between rehearsals and 19 performances, this Season's Nutcracker requires over 900 pairs of pointe shoes to stage. On top of that, 122 pairs are needed for children, with some children requiring more than one pair to perform several roles Character artists, actresses, actors and Royal Ballet School students scuff up a further 120 pairs.
Whether it is meticulously-prepared pointe shoes for the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Snowflakes, or the party shoes worn by the children in the opening scene, these details are all part of delivering the production perfectly each time.
Though many of these shoes will be worn for other production rehearsals or recycled for use by ballet students, the reality is that a pair of pointe shoes costs £36, and over the course of the Season, across all our productions, the cost of meeting footwear needs of The Royal Ballet costs over £250,000. We're very grateful for the support of our audiences year round and wondered if you would consider giving The Royal Ballet a small Christmas gift.
Just £5 pays for the thick supportive elastic that the ballerinas require to secure their pointe shoes, or £18 buys us a single pointe shoe.
Whatever the size of gift, it would make a very practical difference to us as we prepare and perform this magical Christmas production. Make a donation.
Find out how pointe shoes are made:
The Nutcracker runs until 16 January 2013. Find out more about Supporting the work of the Royal Opera House.
]]>Royal Ballet dancers can get through up to six pairs of pointe shoes a week. That's a lot of shoes, most of them made by Freed of London, a major supplier of custom-made pointe shoes to the world's top ballet dancers.
We recently took Royal Ballet First Artists Leanne Cope and Nathalie Harrison to Freed's factory in East London for a behind-the-scenes insight into how this most vital tool of a dancer's profession are made. They also had a chance to meet those who hand-make up to 40 pairs of shoes a day to dancers' individual specifications.
With shoes costing the company £250,000 each season - at £216 a week for a busy dancer - the Royal Opera House runs an annual Pointe Shoe Appeal to raise funds. The face of this year's appeal is Principal Lauren Cuthbertson, who recently re-opened the Freed shop in St Martin's Lane, London.
]]>Royal Ballet Principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson this week re-opened the refurbished St Martin's Lane shop of Freed of London, a major supplier of custom-made pointe shoes to The Royal Ballet.
The company was founded in 1929 by cobbler Frederick Freed, whose workshop was in the basement of a shop on St Martins Lane. It is now the leading producer of pointe shoes in the world. Lauren has worn Freed shoes for 17 years, since she was a pupil at the Royal Ballet School.
The company's ballet shoe makers know the feet of the dancers intimately, handcrafting each shoe with painstaking detail according to dancer's individual specifications. Royal Ballet Principal dancers get through up to six pairs of ballet shoes per week, and each year The Royal Ballet spends some £250,000 on shoes.
It's not only members of the Royal Ballet who wear Freed shoes. Every year, 150 children from Lambeth and Southwark have free weekly dance lessons as part of the flagship Chance to Dance education programme. All the children wear shoes provided at no cost by Freed, who also support the programme's end of year performance, when the children have the opportunity to perform at the Royal Opera House.
Find out more about our Pointe Shoes Appeal.


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September 2009Monthly Archive Wales puts budget towards facilitating graduate jobsPosted by Joanne Brent on 28 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Facts & Figures John Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Skills, has announced that one of the main priorities of the Welsh Assembly Government's new draft budget is to support young people affected by the downturn. Around £20.5m in funding has been allocated to schemes that help young people find jobs in Wales by providing them with the means to complete their education and training, reports Wales Online. Projects to receive funding include the Skillbuild programme, designed for people with entry-level skills, and the Pathways to Apprenticeships scheme, which provides learners with vocational education in preparation for an employed apprenticeship when the economy turns a corner. Go Wales will also receive a cash boost to help more graduates into work. Social media saves jobseekers and employers recruitment feesPosted by Joanne Brent on 14 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Social Media With little relief in sight on the employment scene, job hunters have to be savvier and more careful than ever about what they choose to spend money on as they search. Luckily, one of the best ways to find a job - networking - is practically free and many websites and job portals offer free membership to jobseekers and employers alike. The key is to stay focused on your goals, experts said. Here are some tips on ways to keep spending down while looking for the job you want. |


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Hot on the heels of Richard Castle's number one New York Times best seller Heat Rises comes the fourth novel in the Nikki Heat series, Frozen Heat. Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook are together again, facing an unsolved murder mystery that has haunted Nikki for 10 years.
NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat arrives at her latest crime scene to find an unidentified woman stabbed to death and stuffed inside a suitcase left on a Manhattan street. Nikki is in for a big shock when this new homicide connects to the unsolved murder of her own mother. Paired once again with her romantic and investigative partner, top journalist Jameson Rook, Heat works to solve the mystery of the body in the suitcase while she is forced to confront unexplored areas of her mother's background.
Facing relentless danger as someone targets her for the next kill, Nikki's search will unearth painful family truths, expose a startling hidden life, and cause Nikki to reexamine her own past. Heat's passionate quest takes her and Rook from the back alleys of Manhattan to the avenues of Paris, trying to catch a ruthless killer. The question is, now that her mother's cold case has unexpectedly thawed, will Nikki Heat finally be able to solve the dark mystery that has been her demon for ten years?
© Castle (c) ABC Studios (P)2012 Hyperion
Hobby- Military History Occupation- Retired Commander USN; Retired Director of Quality Assurance; Graduate Liberty University, Lynchburg VA; Residence-Waverly Ohio
"Almost Impossible to Put Down/Turn Off This Book!"
This is the first collection of fiction books, that I checked daily after the listed release date to purchase. the next book of the series. I am an avid reader/listener of both fiction and nonfiction books.and consume nonfiction books primarily. Once I purchase the first book of this collection; I was hooked and quickly listened to the other three books released to date. I struggled to leave the book once started, as I became more and more engrossed in the story. I have read mystery books for over 50 years, and this is first collection of books in many years that surprised me in the end. I can say I never foresaw the ending in any of these 4 books. For all of the snobs out there I will admit I am also a fan of the Television series and I found that the knowledge of that series helpful in understanding some of the happenings of the books. I read/listen to nonfiction books to enhance my knowledge of a subject and fiction books for pure entertainment. This collection of books fulfilled that purpose. I recommend this book for fans and nonfans of the "Castle" TV series.
"Another good one"
First let me talk about the narrator. I think Johnny Heller sounds so much like Nathan Fillion that it is as if Castle himself is telling us this story. Really great.
Second, the plot. Very complex. Very nice. I've read all too many series crime novels that concentrate on the relationships between the regular characters because the author hasn't thought up much of a plot. That is not the case here. I like the ongoing relationship between Nikki and Rook, but it takes its proper position in second place behind the unfolding of the plot.
Third, the ongoing characters. I like the way the regular characters are portrayed. I like Nikki's relationships with her squad. I like the fact that most of them are competent. It is not Nikki Heat alone against the world. It is Nikki Heat and a cast of smart, hard-working, honest cops working together. I also like the relationship between Nikki and Rook. It seems mature and intelligent to me. When one of them needs support, the other is there. However, they don't have to be together every second. They give one another space when needed. Also, they don't go off in a huff over trivialities. There is a fight and an incident in this book which would have resulted in 150 pages of drama in a romance novel. But these two intelligent, mature people worked it out pretty quickly. I was pleased.
So, if you like the TV show Castle, and you liked the earlier Castle books, I think you will like this one too. A good entry into the series.
I am a 65-year-old psychologist, married for 25 years, with two sons who are 25 and 22. I love reviewing the books and the feedback I get.
"A pair with promise: Nikki and Rook"
Richard Castle has written four books now (I believe) starring Nikki Heat and Jameson Rook. Some of these seem written for the big screen, but Castle has talent. The relationship between the two is funny, touching, tender and exciting. This book, like the others, is set in New York, where Heat is chief detective in the homicide department. Rook is an investigative writer. There are dangerous chases, peaceful walks, and side trips to Boston and Paris. I think that Castle also credits Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Michael Connelly. The trip to Paris is way too long, and seems like padding. Parker had the wisdom to write briefly. The modern novel has what seems to be a convention of roughly 300 pages, or roughly twelve hours of narration. Johnny Heller has a terrific voice. He is tender when the book calls for that, funny when he needs to be, etc. The plot here is very thick. Heat's mother is found in a refrigeration truck. I think this is a reference to a book in which Connelly's protagonist (forgive me, I forget his name) tries to find the history of his dead mother, who was a prostitute. The body is found in a suitcase, which strains credulity. Heat's partners are Ochoa and Railey, and their car is called the Roach Coach. If Castle learns how to write more like Elmore Leonard, he has a promising future (Leonard once said that he leaves out the parts that people don't read). Brevity is the soul of wit. I don't know who said that, but it is true in fact. Read some Castle and see what you think.
"Classic Cozy"
I have read all the books in this series and the author is getting better each time. This book is tight and well written. I enjoyed it and recommend it.
Like action, adventures, war stories, militay happenings, historical readings-fiction, & mysteries. Unabridged only! Reader IMPORT!
"The story was great until the ending...!"
While listening to the book I was so captivated that I was recommending it to others --- that is until the ending!
It seemed to me that the author had some sort of writer's block or a stroke! It was one of the more --- "leave the listener hanging" that I have read or listen to in a long long time!
In the future if author is still able to write Mr. Castle will NOT be on my book-list!!!
"Not a fan"
Better story line - narrator boring
Definitely not another Richard Castle Nikki Heat volume. Probably something by Michael Connelly, Lee Child, James Patterson, Preston - Child.
Most anyone would be better. Someone capable of giving depth to individual characters.
Not really - found story boring, trying to create story with shallow characters, stuck with it to the bitter end hoping for something better.
Recently discovered TV series Castle and find it much more enjoyable than books. However, will not be throwing away more $$ for Castle audio books.
I loved the first two books so I wanted to buy the next three. But I read a lot of negative reviews on the 5th book (Deadly Heat) because the narrator changed. So before buying Deadly Heat, I listened to the sample. AAARRRGGGHH!!! The sample starts with a description of "who dunnit" from this book (Frozen Heat)!!! How silly is that! So even knowing who the killer was, I listened to Frozen Heat anyway and would have surely enjoyed it if I hadn't known what I already knew (and there were still some surprises) but I just can't believe anyone would think it was a good idea to tell the readers who the killer was from the previous book in the audible sample from Deadly Heat! I sure hope they change that!
"Mystery, Romance and Twists"
Another great Heat Mystery/Romance. Castle can deliver the romance and the mystery with a woman in thought. Wow.
"Great Book for Castle Fans"
I would put it in the top third. It is my favorite of the Richard Castle books.
The plot kept me involved and guessing. There are multiple crimes and suspects. I did not see the twists and turns coming.
Difficult question. I love all the scenes between Nikki and rook especially when they went to Paris. They have great banter. I also liked the scenes at the precinct.
I did laugh a few times.
These books are great companions to the Castle TV series. Also, Johnny Heller does a great job of narration.
"Fun Read"
These Richard Castle books are light and fun, especially for fans of the TV show Castle.
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Sports Management courses offered in Spring 2015
- SPRT K4350. Fundamentals of Sports Analytics. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4410. Leadership and Personnel Management in the Sports Industry. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4460. Sports Law and Ethics. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4550. Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Sales. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4580. Digital Sports Media & Marketing. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4740. Intercollegiate Athletics Administration. 3 pts.
Complete listing of Sports Management program courses
Introductory Course (one course, three points)
Accounting/Finance Sequence (three courses, nine points)
- BUSI K4009. Financial Accounting. 3 pts.
- BUSI K4001. Introduction to Finance. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4360. Sports Accounting and Finance. 3 pts.
Marketing Sequence (two courses, six points)
Choose one from:
- SPRT K4550. Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Sales. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4560. Sports Media Marketing. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4570. Sports Business Communications and Public Relations. 3 pts.
Core Courses (three courses, nine points)
Choose two from:
- SPRT K4620. Sport Facility and Event Management. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4460. Sports Law and Ethics. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4740. Intercollegiate Athletics Administration. 3 pts.
Seminar (one course, three points)
Choose from:
- SPRT K5150. Seminar in Sports Business. 3 pts.
- SPRT K5160. Seminar in Sports Media. 3 pts.
- SPRT K5175. Seminar in Sports Marketing. 3 pts.
Project Requirement (one course, three points)
- SPRT K4980. Internship in Sports Management. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4990. Supervised Project in Sports Management. 3 pts.
- Choose one additional course from above, or approved elective.
SPRT K4220. Social-Historical Foundations of American Sport. 3 pts.
The foundation course for the Sports Management program is a chronological and topical examination of the history of American sport, beginning in the colonial era and ending in the present. The major events and trends in sports history are analyzed and placed within the broader context of American history, considering how historical processes influenced the rise of sport, and how sport influenced major social and cultural developments. Particular emphasis is given to the commercialization of sport. Throughout, students read seminal works on the history of sports. Through analysis of the historical, social, commercial, and economic context of American sport, the course teaches students to understand and manage contemporary issues in the business of sport.
BUSI K4009. Financial Accounting. 3 pts.
Students will examine the generally accepted account principles (GAAP) underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of information contained in the statements, including investors, financial analysts, creditors, and management. By the end of the class students will be able to construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a 10K report.
BUSI K4001. Introduction to Finance. 3 pts.
Students will be introduced to the fundamental financial issues of the modern corporation. By the end of this course, students will understand the basic concepts of financial planning, managing growth; debt and equity sources of financing and valuation; capital budgeting methods; and risk analysis, cost of capital, and the process of securities issuance.
SPRT K4350. Fundamentals of Sports Analytics. 3 pts.
This course is an introduction to the application of analytic tools and techniques used to aid sports decision-makers. The structure of the course is to examine the use of analytics to four main areas of interest: player performance measurement, in-game decision-making, player selection and team/roster construction, and sports administration such as marketing, pricing, contracts, stadium management etc. Emphasis will be placed on how the application of analytics has altered the decision processes of sports organizations.
Fundamentals of Sports Analytics provides a needed skill set for today's sports managers and leaders. Having a basic understanding of analytical tools and their application to sports issues is essential for the success of anyone pursuing a career in the field of sports management.
SPRT K4360. Sports Accounting and Finance. 3 pts.
BUSI K4001 Introduction to Finance, BUSI K4009 Financial Accounting
This course provides an extensive overview of the business of professional sports and the financial and accounting skills necessary for sports managers to succeed in professional sports organizations. This course aims to provide practical, hands-on experience to real-life financial and accounting challenges. The first section of the course examines the sports industry from a macroeconomic perspective, surveying the business models of the major sports leagues, organizations, and various business sectors (such as media, licensing, facilities, etc). The second section of the course examines the professional sports industry on a microeconomic level by teaching the practical financial and accounting skills used in day to day operations of professional sports organizations. By the end of the course, students will have a solid comprehension of the role of finance and accounting in the sports industry and be able to successfully apply that knowledge to financial and accounting issues routinely faced by sports managers.
BUSI K4020. Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Management. 3 pts.
No previous background in marketing is required. Course objectives: (1) to provide an overview of the basic concepts in marketing; (2) to develop decision-making skills by applying these concepts to real-life problems; and (3) to provide experience in developing marketing strategies for products in various stages of their product life cycle. These objectives are achieved by a combination of lectures, readings, and class discussions.
SPRT K4550. Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Sales. 3 pts.
BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Management.
Examination of corporate sponsorship, its growing role and importance in the corporate/brand marketing mix; importance to event and property producers/organizers, participants, athletes, entertainers, communities and the media. Overview of the industry and instruction on effective methods to plan, price, organize, acquire, implement, measure, and evaluate sponsorships including the development of a corporate sponsorship plan. Emphasis on and post program analysis utilizing various types of marketing research.
SPRT K4560. Sports Media Marketing. 3 pts.
BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Management.
Billions of dollars are spent annually by the sports industry in an attempt to generate awareness, establish images, and attract visitors. Such persuasion activities are the focus of advertising and public relations which seek to influence consumers' choices to participate in and/or attend sports or sporting events. This course delves deeply into this aspect of marketing through exploration of the techniques and activities used to advertise and promote sports events. Specific topics include: the marketing mix, the evolution of media in the 21st century, advertising awareness, brand awareness, critical and frequently used brand metrics, message recall, consumer motivation and attitudes, behavior, endorsements, promotions, naming rights, licensing, sponsorship, media management, constructing the advertising message, as well as designing advertising and, more broadly, sports marketing campaigns.
SPRT K4570. Sports Business Communications and Public Relations. 3 pts.
BUSI K4020 Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Management.
This course provides a comprehensive survey and analysis of the best practices and techniques for effective communication in the sports and entertainment industry. Topics include how to define, develop, and deliver an effective campaign; the use of mass and social media platforms for brands, personalities and teams; and the management and mitigation of crisis. Course pedagogies include case-studies, simulations, and guest speakers.
SPRT K4580. Digital Sports Media & Marketing. 3 pts.
This course provides a comprehensive survey and analysis of the state of digital media and marking in sports today. Topics include a through exploration of the historical background, context and timeline of key industry developments and launches, including the advent of "interactive" media in the 1990s and provide an overview of all aspects of the "3 Cs" — content, community and commerce. In addition, students will be asked to examine growth and influence of social media, the importance of fantasy and video gaming, the dominance of video in a multi-screen world, the growth and influence of B2B and B2C analytics, the transformation of the in-venue experience and the different aspects of ecommerce.
SPRT K4410. Leadership and Personnel Management in the Sports Industry. 3 pts.
This course examines issues of management and organizational behavior within the broad context of the sports industry, with specific reference to issues of staffing, motivation, and communication. Introduces leadership theory, as well as the tools and techniques for its practical applications, including how to most effectively put leadership theory to work on a daily basis within a sports organization.
SPRT K4460. Sports Law and Ethics. 3 pts.
With specific reference to the role of the sports manager, this course provides an extensive overview of legal principles and ethical issues in professional sports. It begins with an introduction to the different fields of law and a survey of the broad issues related to sports law (such as antitrust exemption, labor law, and the athlete/agent relationship), before turning to consider the legal issues routinely faced by sports managers (such as the legal aspects of risk management). The course concludes with a study of the role and application of ethics in the decision-making process.
SPRT K4620. Sport Facility and Event Management. 3 pts.
This course provides students with an understanding of the complexity involved in sport facility and event management. Sport facility management includes a variety of activities such as planning and designing a sports facility, staff management, facility marketing, developing revenue streams, and facility scheduling and operating. Sport event management consists of identifying goals of the event and coordinating people in the organizations involved to achieve those goals with the resources available
SPRT K4740. Intercollegiate Athletics Administration. 3 pts.
This course, normally taken in the last year, builds on prior coursework (particularly finance, marketing, management, and facility/event superintendence) and applies the knowledge learned therein to the particular demands of the college setting. Through identification and analysis of the unique aspects of college sports administration, the course permits students to transfer the professional skills acquired in the program to the collegiate sector. Topics such as Title IX compliance, fundraising, and university communications are explored.
SPRT K5150. Seminar in Sports Business. 3 pts.
Advanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 33 points (11 courses) completed.
Usually taken in the last semester of study, the Seminar in Sports Business is the capstone course in the finance sequence. Through examination and analysis of sports business operations from a meta-perspective, it aims to tie together the elements mastered in the finance sequence with the material presented in other courses. Though specific topics, emphases, and case studies vary term to term, the course seeks to impart a mastery and understanding of the structure and operation of sports organizations and their place in the national business landscape, specifically through analysis and evaluation of the essential foundations of the industry: labor, agencies and representation, customer and client development, finance and accounting, facility management and operation, new revenue opportunities, and the media (including television and the Internet). Finally, it considers corporate America's relatively recent connection to sports through sponsorships and marketing, endorsements and licensing.
SPRT K5160. Seminar in Sports Media. 3 pts.
Usually taken in the last semester of study, the Seminar in Sports Media is a capstone course in the finance sequence. Through historical and contemporary examination and analysis of sports media operations, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the elements crucial to success. Specific topics include managing talent, production staff, financing, marketing, and promotions.
SPRT K5175. Seminar in Sports Marketing. 3 pts.
K4020 Introductory Marketing/Marketing Management and one advanced Marketing Course (SPRT K4550 Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Sales, SPRT K4560 Sports Media Marketing or SPRT K4570 Sports Business Communications and Public Relations).
Course Description
Advanced study in the science and art of sports marketing.
SPRT K4980. Internship in Sports Management. 3 pts.
Advanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 18 points (6 courses) completed, or completion of the finance sequence through SPRT K4360 Sports Accounting and Finance.
The Internship in Sports Management provides students not currently working in the industry with hands-on experience in a sports organization of their choice. Students will be required to successfully undertake, implement, and complete a timely, industry-specific project in a sports organization, under the supervision of an internship adviser. Students completing internships meet with their advisers at least four times per term to discuss the progress of their projects. At the end of the term, students submit a written summary of their final projects to the internship adviser and the program director. Although students have broad flexibility in the types of organizations at which they might intern, the internship project(s) and terms of service must be approved, in advance, by the internship adviser and the Program Director. SPRT K4980 Internship in Sports Management is offered every term, including summer.
SPRT K4990. Supervised Project in Sports Management. 3 pts.
Advanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 18 points (6 courses) completed, or completion of the finance sequence through SPRT K4360 Sports Accounting and Finance.
The Supervised Project in Sports Management is designed for students currently employed in the industry, and provides an additional opportunity to enhance or refine skills developed in the program, or to undertake training in another. Working together as a group, students undertake a research project under the supervision of a faculty member who is involved in, either through scholarship or other professional responsibilities, or can develop a project of significant pedagogical or professional value. For instance, students might undertake a project that focuses on the application of statistics to managerial decision-making. In addition, some projects might be geared for one specific subset of students, such as students working in Intercollegiate Athletics, or those who hold the J.D. SPRT K4990 Supervised Project in Sports Management is generally offered in the summer, and requires a combination of class meetings, independent and collaborative research, and a final group presentation.
The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.


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With this most wanted update Loopseque turns into a simple and smart Sampler app with many options onboard.Try most of them now in your Lite version and send us feedback, you are welcome:
* Sample Editor (volume, pitch, reverse, attack, decay etc).
* Volume control for each channel.
* FX processor (LP & HP Filter, Beat Repeater and Reverb with simple routing - easy for new beginners).
* Recieve Projects from your friends with all samples and presets by e-mail.
* Totally reworked sound engine.
* Enchanced Design.
* New tutorials.
* Bugfix for audio in iOS 5.
Casual Underground Lab wants to say MANY THANKS for your support, kindness and ideas.
We will rock you with Loopseque Extra app very soon.
Stay tuned.
App Description
Loopseque is an incredibly simple app for creating music. With Loopseque making music is like playing a game. Create beats, switch fast between patterns and arrange compositions. You can access your music instantly and everywhere.CONCEPT:
* Designed for fun and improvisation
* Attractive for both beginners and professionals
* Suitable for all ages
* "Big Wheel" mode for easy pattern creation
* "Wheel Matrix" mode for fast switch between patterns
* "Tap" and "Sync" for team play
* "Master-Class". Learn to make music in different styles.
* At Home: on your own, together with a friend or even with the whole family.
* At a Party: it's fun in any setting. Amuse your friends, make music together.
* On a Trip: on board of a plane, in a car, or on a train.
* 32-step circle sequencer
* 4 channels with 9 patterns per channel
Loopseque is created by Casual Underground international community which comprises of musicians, developers, designers, artists, journalists and producers.
Casual Underground lab specializes on research & development in interactive performance area, combining entertaining conceptions with high requirements to usability, advanced technical solutions and wide social integration.
App Changes
November 11, 2011 New version 1.5
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RBC is committed to providing the foundation, resources and guidance to help kids believe in themselves, become leaders and get inspired to take action to make the world a better place. That's why we're proud of our long-term commitment to Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner committed to helping kids achieve their fullest potential.
As the National Co-Title Sponsor of We Day, National Premier Partner of We Act and Partner of It All Adds Up, a youth financial literacy program, RBC is helping to inspire, empower and enable Canadian kids to achieve their goals.
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Free The Children Virtual Debit is a fully secure debit card that allows anyone 14 years of age or older to pay for online purchases directly from funds in their RBC bank account.
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October 22, 2014 | Vancouver | Rogers Arena |
October 29, 2014 | Manitoba | MTS Centre |
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November 20, 2014 | Waterloo Region | Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
November 28, 2014 | Atlantic Canada | Halifax Metro Centre |
March 24, 2015 | Montreal | Théâtre St. Denis |
April 1, 2015 | National ‐ Ottawa | Canadian Tire Centre |
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This year RBC teamed up with chart-topping Canadian band Neverest to produce "Someday," a new song to inspire kids to create the change they want to see in the world. Debuting at We Days across Canada the song literally creates change with proceeds from every download going to the We Create Change campaign.
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RBC & Free The Children have teamed-up to help you create change through the We Create Change campaign this year supporting FTC's Year of Economic Empowerment.
Collect $50 in twoonies and give a goat to a family overseas, providing nutritious milk and sustainable income for years to come, empowering women and men to support their children and take charge of their futures.
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Through It All Adds Up, your students will gain a stronger understanding of money matters, develop their ability to set and achieve personal financial goals, learn how to plan cost effective fundraisers. with a specific lesson on We Create Change, and much more!
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We365 is a digital community that helps youth make positive change in our world, every day of the year. This free mobile app and website allows youth to connect around issues, find and get involved in causes they care about and easily track and record volunteer hours.
As Presenting Sponsor of We365, RBC is bringing the It All Adds Up financial literacy program to life within the app, delivering relevant lessons and tips to help users reach their giving goals.


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Mathildish on 6/2/2014 4:38:00 AM more reviews by Mathildish
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
This is actually an amazing mascara. It has now become one of my HG mascaras and I definately won't be without it. It takes very little effort to get great results with this one. It gives loads of volume and the colour is very black, which creates a dramatic look. I would say, buy it next time you've got £3,49 and go to Superdrug!
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frickinradical on 8/15/2012 7:48:00 AM more reviews by frickinradical
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Blue
i've had to rewrite my review of this now, when i first started using it, it worked like a dream, gave lovely volume, and i thought i'd finally found a mascara that didn't smudge.
2 months into use and i found that it clumped a lot during application, it flaked all the time, and the smudging under the eyes after an hour or 2 of wear was DREADFUL! (which made me look 10 years older! :(
I would have had to buy another tube, even though there was still plenty left which would've been really wasteful. yet another mascara let down :(
my quest for a non-smudging mascara continues...
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*TOP REVIEWER* FauxChic on 11/30/2011 6:34:00 AM more reviews by FauxChic
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm Hair: Black, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I bought this on a whim as it was on offer at Superdrug but I was pleasantly surprised with this mascara, it definitely gives my lashes a lot more length and volume without clumping too much. At less that £3, it is definitely on par with higher brands and I like it a whole lot better than Maybelline The Falsies! (not a fan of that mascara) a definite repurchase!
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tadukhipa on 7/20/2011 9:23:00 AM more reviews by tadukhipa
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Grey
horrible! all products from this brand are trash. i would never put this anywhere near my eyes again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* xBl0cPartyx on 11/24/2010 11:27:00 AM more reviews by xBl0cPartyx
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
Shocckkking. This is such a good and cheap mascara. I remember seeing a girl in my class with amazing eyelashes and asking what mascara she used. The answer was "Oh, it's just some Miss Sporty one," and I immediately thought what? Miss Sporty? I didn't bother buying it because of the whole "cheap makeup" reputation. A while later, I got a Nivea gift set with this randomly in it and I just chucked it in my drawer. When my regular mascara ran out, I saw this rolling around in my eye makeup drawer and decided to try it. WOW. I am so shocked. I now own 4 Miss Sporty mascaras and I'm so impressed. No clumping, super length and lovely volume. Love it.
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Foxay on 8/15/2009 5:17:00 PM more reviews by Foxay
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I bought this mascara after reading the reviews on here and haven't been disappointed really.
Doesn't give dramatic results for me but even with the first application I didn't have to wipe the wand-just the right amount of product came out, no clumping at all.
Lasts all day with no smudging, nice colour-dark but not too harsh. Lashes feel soft-no hardness or brittle lashes. Removes easily.
For me, this is a lovely mascara for everyday wear which can be built up to give a more dramatic look. Though not the best results I've seen from a mascara, it definately does a good job. Fantastic price too!
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angerturnedsideways on 5/2/2009 11:31:00 AM more reviews by angerturnedsideways
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Medium Brown Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I love this mascara. It costs about as much as a fancy sandwich and doesn't smudge. It does pretty much what Maybelline Great Lash does for me, except it volumises more I think, and at a much cheaper price. I think this would probably be my staple mascara from now on.
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MsMarley on 5/22/2008 3:23:00 PM more reviews by MsMarley
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
love it. the wand is so easy to use and its sooo cheap! i got this when i realised i'd left the house without mascara on so i just grabbed the cheapest one in the shop. so glad i did. it does dry out a bit but so does YSL and that one costs about a zillion times more! really good stuff, worth a try.
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braddersfromtheblock on 12/17/2006 2:48:00 PM more reviews by braddersfromtheblock
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
I love this mascara! I am always on the search for something that will give me full, sweeping, dramatic lashes - and that's pretty much what this does, and for less than £3! The wand needs a good wipe the first few times but after that - it's great, and I'm really impressed. I keep trying other mascaras, but I keep coming back to this one, for the big lashes at the little price. Great!
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sarahthing on 1/8/2006 12:06:00 PM more reviews by sarahthing
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I love this stuff! I'm not a make-up snob, but £2.79 seems a little too good to be true for a mascara, even to me...however, it does what it says it will~ thicker, longer lashes, and doesn't smudge all day..and for me, this is amazing because usually I only have to look at a mascara to get raccoon eyes. The packaging is fairly tacky, but as the previous reviewer says, for the price, you can't really complain about that..unbelieveably good for the price, far better than some HE brands I've tried.
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The Masonettes dance at all home Women's and Men's Basketball games, as well as the CAA Basketball tournaments. They can also be seen at Mason events like Midnight Madness. In the past, the Masonettes have performed at Washington Wizards games and the Virginia Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
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Leap Wireless loss narrows as customer growth returns
The move to 3G service and smartphones starts to pay off in the third quarter as Leap began to add customers again. But financial results fell below Wall Street expectations.
Leap Wireless saw its third-quarter loss narrow as the tide continues to turn for the better on customer growth.
The prepaid wireless provider, which sells its service under the brand Cricket Wireless, posted a quarterly loss of $68.8 million, or 90 cents a share, compared with a year-earlier loss of $536.3 million, or $7.06 a share, when it recorded a charge of $477.3 million for the write-off of assets. Revenue, meanwhile, rose nearly 20 percent to $763.3 million.
Analysts, on average, forecast a loss of 79 cents a share and revenue of $764 million, according to Thomson Reuters.
On a brighter note, Leap posted a net gain of 10,000 customers, compared with a net loss of 200,000 customers a year ago. The improvement indicates the steps that the company took to right its ship--introducing 3G services, cutting prices, and introducing smartphones--are beginning to take hold, albeit slowly.
Many were down on some of the prepaid providers as a result of the price cuts taken by the larger national carriers, as well as the strength seen at the low-end with the popularity of the cheaper Tracfone prepaid plans. Leap Wireless and MetroPCS were seen getting squeezed at both ends. MetroPCS reports its results tomorrow.
Leap and MetroPCS's predicament flies in the face of the total prepaid sector, which has seen tremendous growth as cost-conscious consumers gravitate toward plans without two-year commitments and strict credit checks.
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Helping with to lessen customer turnover has been Leap's Muve streaming music service, which CEO Doug Hutchinson previously told CNET has been successful in creating more loyalty. Toward the end of the quarter, Leap expanded its presence across the country thanks to partnerships with national retailers and a wholesale agreement with Sprint Nextel. The deal is expected to contribute to customer growth significantly in the fourth quarter, a traditionally strong period for the prepaid wireless providers.


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Martin Crowe for my next selection please
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Ray Lindwall
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Jim Laker
Martin Crowe for my next selection please
Charter 77 So Far
WG Grace
Martin Crowe
Steve Waugh (*)
Kumar Sangakarra (+)
Keith Miller
Ray Lindwall
Frederick Spofforth
Jim Laker
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kingkallis- John Snow
Michaelf7777777- Martin Crowe
I'm writing a book on magic, I explain, and I'm asked, Real magic? By real magic people mean miracles, thaumaturgical acts, and supernatural powers. No, I answer: Conjuring tricks, not real magic. Real magic, in other words, refers to the magic that is not real, while the magic that is real, that can actually be done, is not real magic.
― Lee Siegel, 'Net of Magic: Wonders and Deceptions in India'
Time to start sorting out my openers. Gordon Greenidge to kick things off
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3.Walter Hammond
4.Everton Weekes
5.Javed Miandad
8.Shaun Pollock
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Scorecard Draft (2010) V Sehwag, D Amiss, D Bradman (c), C Cowdrey, P Umrigar, A Faulkner, R Marsh +, M Marshall, W Hall, M Hughes, B O'Reilly
Alphabetical Draft (2011) S Watson, G Kirsten, D Bradman (c), K Sangakkara +, C Cowdrey, K Pietersen, A Flintoff, M Marshall, B O'Reilly, F Trueman, T Alderman
The Eras Draft (2014) V Trumper, A Morris, N Harvey, J Kallis, S McCabe, F Woolley, Imran Khan (c), J Dujon +, J Briggs, D Steyn, J Snow
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"I will go down as Darren Sammy, the one who always smiles" - Darren Sammy
Didn't realise it was my turn.
Graham Gooch
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Simpson^ | Hayden | Bradman | Chappell^ | Ponting | Border* | Gilchrist+ | Davidson3 | Warne4^ | Lillee1 | McGrath2
Greenidge | Hunte | Richards^ | Headley* | Lara^ | Sobers5^ | Walcott+ | Marshall1 | Ambrose2 | Holding3 | Garner4
Richards^ | Smith*^ | Amla | Pollock | Kallis5^ | Nourse | Cameron+ | Procter3 | Steyn1 | Tayfield4 | Donald2
Eng. XI
Hobbs | Hutton*^ | Hammond^ | Compton | Barrington | Botham5^ | Knott | Trueman1 | Laker4 | Larwood2 | Barnes3
Sunil Gavaskar
Graham Gooch
George Headley
Ricky Ponting
Clive Lloyd
Hedley Verity
Ian Bishop
Glenn Mcgrath
Didn't think he'd last. Alan Knott.
- Arthur Morris
- Brian Lara
- Stan McCabe
- Neil Harvey
- Alan Knott (wk)
- Wasim Akram
- Shane Warne
- Andy Roberts
Big boy Graeme Smith to strengthen the opening partnership. Beauty and the beast combination, L & R too.
Jager's Giants
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- Graeme Smith* ^
- Archie Jackson
- Jacques Kallis ^
- Denis Compton
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- Adam Gilchrist †
- Kapil Dev
- Alan Davidson ^
- Frank Tyson
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I will go with Anil Kumble as my spinner...
CricZo XI
1. Herbert Sutcliffe /
2. Matthew Hayden /
3. Graeme Pollock /
5. Aubrey Faulkner / o (6)
6. Ian Botham o / (4)
8. Anil Kumble o (5)
9. Malcolm Marshall o (1)
10. John Snow o (3)
11. Dennis Lillee o (2)
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Yeah Monk, I was going to pick Knotty in this round.
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