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They were the dream partnership that delivered trophies for Manchester United in the 90s. And Eric Cantona was reunited with Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson on Monday. Legends: Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson at Carrington The Frenchman was in town and took the opportunity to pay his old pal a visit at United's Carrington training ground. Cantona, who spent five years at Old Trafford, won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his memorable time under Ferguson. Wayne Rooney may be dazzling the United fans right now but this photograph proves that Eric the Red will never be forgotten .... Glory boys: Cantona celebrates with Fergie back in the day 15 years on: Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick on Crystal Palace fan rememberedMe managing United would be 'beautiful', insists ex-Red Devil CantonaMANCHESTER UNITED FC
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Cathy over at Domino told me about a decorating contest they're having and she thinks decor8 readers might be interested in it. Get this, the grand prize is a $10K Mastercard giftcard to be spent on home decor. Drool. Entrants simply upload a photo and write a short 100-word essay about what makes their decorating style so unique. For entry details, click here. Wouldn't you love to spend that on your home?!
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If your name appears below, you've won the Fabulous Stationery contest! Congrats! I'll be in touch with you today for your mailing address so I can send along your tote bag. Fabulous Stationery will email your $50 gift certificate within the next few days.
Thanks again to all that entered, it was fun to see all of the entries and the amount of talented readers out there. You are all closet designers, aren't you!? We'll have one more contest this year (mid Sept), and then I'll line up some more for 2008, one per quarter.
I'm a bit under the weather today so I'm going to chill out and do nothing all day. I guess this is the joy of freelance, being able to drop everything now and then. But I'll be back tomorrow, so see you then everyone!
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I'm not sure if you've been clicking over to Flickr to follow our Fabulous Stationery/decor8 contest, but we had over 100 creative entries this week. If you do not see your entry in this pool by noon tomorrow (8/10), please comment below because I want to make sure I have everyone accounted for. :) I pulled in the talented designer at Fabulous Stationery, Trish DeMasi, to help me select the 4 winners, so I'll use her feedback to help determine the winners. If I get stuck, I may ask for some help from readers by posting my top 10 favorites or something. Here are some that are so beautiful, I have to share them with everyone passing through decor8 today.
Entry # 106 Dhruti Dogra from New Delhi, India. "This Birds of a Feather card reminds me of the onset of spring, of new beginnings, of lightness in the step, of giddiness in the head. I design nature inspired home textiles and these pictures had me dreaming of a cottage in the Himalayas; of the morning sun streaming in to the bedroom window, of chirping birds as my alarm; of handpicked flowers filling the rooms; of running around the hills catching butterflies with my son. Quoting the 17th century poet Robert Herrick, "I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers. Of April, May, of June, and July flowers. I sing of Maypoles, Hock-carts, wassails, wakes, of bridegrooms, brides, and of their bridal cakes.? – Dhruti.
Entry #104 Julia Edvardsson from Michigan, "Severna – I love the pink and green combo and graphic background. As for the rooms I paired with the card, they too appeal to me because of their intense use of graphics and color. I'm loving all things kelly green and just like everyone else these days, the trellis." – Julia.
Entry #103 Krysta Butler in Michigan, "Pepito – I chose this card whose tag line is 'Bold, with a hint of whimsy' which accurately describes why I was drawn to it! I love the boldness of the dark brown bull with touches of whimsy like the bright pink ring. It reminds me of my personal decorating style which is a lot of strong classic pieces coupled with hits of the unexpected. The rooms that I chose are rooms that I have used as inspiration in one way or another when selecting pieces for my own home. They capture the 'Bold with a hint of whimsy' tag line well." – Krysta
Entry #98 Melissa Dominguez from Panama City, Panama, "Daniel Mortonson – I chose this card because of it's modern design and bold colors, I love the combination! I'm into modern decoration, and I think orange brings personality and contrast to any space, it creates a really cool retro/modern look." – Melissa.
Entry #39 Maria Fe Calvo-Pierce from Georgia, USA, "Ines (yellow) – The bright colors and simple lines reminded me of a breezy spring afternoon. The colors of the pictures I chose (all from Domino magazine) reflect the same easy, calm, light atmosphere the card does. Most of the colors are earth neutral tones with a splash of bright mustard orange." – Maria.
Entry #105 Allison Nance from Virginia, "Mod Asters – I was originally looking for a bold orange & chocolate brown color scheme to appease my orange fetish that saturates my living room, but when I saw this card I was drawn to the mustardy tint. The whimsical repetition of the petals makes the image pop, and really feminizes the otherwise bold color scheme. I chose each of these rooms for the continuity in color pallet. I really loved how just by changing the patterns or balance of the yellow and dark tones could give either a hip, feminine look or a stronger, masculine feel. Such a versatile color scheme." – Allison.
Entry #50 Julie Koester from Surrey, UK, "Mod Menorah – This colour combination is so simple and yet striking too. I think the simplicity of the 2 colours is lovely. Just the most delightful colour combination that makes me want to jump on a plane to an exotic island for a holiday. The white for the brightness of the sunshine and the colour of the sand and the turquoise for the sea and the sky." -Julie.
Entry #56 Jill Cavanaugh from New Jersey, "Duet – I loved the softness of all the colors together and the simplicity of the image. It inspired me to try and create this same feeling and look in my own living space (shown). For each of these rooms I incorporated the colors from the card so as to keep the same palate and feel." -Jill.
Entry #91 Jeanine Hays from California, "Scribble Mandala – Very fitting I think. A mandala is a spiritual tool, something to help us quiet the mind and listen to what's in our soul. I feel the same about interior design. Whatever I design, whatever I come up with has to quiet my mind and feed my soul. This card is true expression of me and my design philosophy. Scribble Mandala is a simple piece of art. I purposely picked it in brown to maintain a natural feel. It actually reminded of Africa, therefore the African feel to the design of my room." – Jeanine.
Entry #92 Melissa Robertson from Maryland, "Mod Butterfly in Orange – I wanted to do a kid's theme and I felt this card would be perfect for that. I love the colors of this design and the butterflies give it a sweet touch with out it being overly childish." -Melissa.
It's wonderful to see so many international readers involved in this contest and I'm impressed by each entry and how creative you are, everyone has such great taste! Thank you for entering everyone! Winners will be announced sometime on Monday or Tuesday. View all entries right here.
Let's drool over pretty rooms, shall we? :) I'd like to share some of the entries submitted so far for the Fabulous Stationery contest. (If you would like to enter, details are right here.) I am delighted to associate with such a talented bunch of readers and thank you all for sharing your creative vision with us. I have all entries filed away here for now, but worry that readers will forget to click over and will miss out on viewing them, so here are just a few that I fell in love with.
Carlene Vitale from Knit Squirrel. "Mod Vases in Green…I really love this card; I collect green pottery, and rooms with these colors + pottery are some of my favorites. I already remembered a few I'd seen when I picked this card. The card reminded me of modern interiors in shades of cool blues and greens, with sketchy, linear accents, wood tones and natural, leafy elements (all my favorites)." – Carlene.
Marie-Christine Hoffmann from Kischa. "The name of the card design is Blossom. I choose this card as opportunity to create a nature look, because for me the blossom could also be a butterfly or a clover leaf. Black alone would have work very elegant, but by the nature tones the areas are loosened up, more comfortable and cosy. The style mix gives a loft like atmosphere, which I enjoy." -Marie Christine.
Sofia Barao from la fee coriandre. "I selected Hyacinth because it's a feminine and simple beautiful card that matches perfectly these interiors, plus the hyacinth is such a beautiful and retro flower to me it's the flower that matches perfectly a vintage interior style. I chose these 3 wonderful photos because they are really what I like in a house: space, light, comfort and a retro esprit links each of these photos." – Sofia.
From Angela Burke at Ambient Design. "The Shroom card reminds me of my early 1980s Vermont upbringing: Cozy, autumnal, and sort of hippie but cute.I tried to find rooms that had an equally retro-made-modern, cozy feel." – Angela.
Sarah Dennis from Toast and Tables. "The card I chose was Dandelion in green. The dandelion flower means happiness and happiness to mean means ?color?. The crisp green and aqua blue color combinations in these rooms are used in a bright, cheery and retro way. I choose a flower because of its association with nature. Blue and green are colors taken directly from nature; think blue skies and green grass. Nature inspires the most creative combination of color. Right now, the nature trend is coming on strong and can be interpreted in various ways. These rooms are not only refreshing but there?s an added level of sophistication." – Sarah.
Silvia Amtmann from Lazy Angel. "I selected Poppy because I love this particular color combination: sky blue, bright green, golden yellow, and red orange. Also, I absolutely love poppies. Lastly, the card is bold and playful but still polished, as well as organic and yet structured. The rooms I chose fit the color palette of the card, but were also fun and clean designs, feminine without being sugary or frilly. Undoubtedly modern but neither cold nor sterile." -Silvia.
Alicia Bock from Bloom Grow Love "Card: Fashionista Madison. Chosen because she has such wonderful character, and we both adore pink and black. Lots of romance, girliness and fun. The retreat I'd want to hang out in with a bunch of girlfriends." -Alicia.
Sidsel Gaustadnes from Spagats. "I love the colours and the whimsical style in this card, called Teaparty-Tan. And I just love tea and cakes. We are close to buying a summerhouse and these photo show pretty well how I would like to decorate my kitchen there." -Sidsel
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Boy, 13, hanged himself after running up £420 bill on parents' credit card by downloading Xbox games
A teenage boy hanged himself after he used his mother's credit card to spend £420 online buying games for his Xbox console.
After Henry Tattersall was confronted by his parents over the huge bill, he was 'shocked and upset' and ran to his bedroom, an inquest has heard.
The 13-year-old posted a message on Facebook saying 'I'm going to kill myself', and 15 minutes later was found hanging by his sister.
He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead – but a coroner has ruled that he intended to be discovered and did not plan to commit suicide.
Henry borrowed his mother's card last year and downloaded £422 worth of games over a four-day period as an early Christmas present to himself, the hearing in Burnley was told.
On November 25, his mother Eve received the credit card bill at the family home in Rossendale, Lancashire while Henry was at Brambles East School in Darwen.
When he returned home at 3.20pm that day, Ms Tattersall confronted her son about the spending.
'I personally believe that Henry was very shocked at the amount of money he had spent,' she told the hearing. 'He was upset that I was upset.
'He was upset that he had spent the money and we weren't in a position to be able to afford that amount of money. He spent £422 over four days on it. He was genuinely shocked at the amount of money.'
She added that she had recently grounded Henry after she caught him smoking a cigarette at a sleepover.
Ms Tattersall said she heard her son talking out of his window to a friend at 4.20pm, but when she called him downstairs for dinner at 5pm he did not respond.
Henry's sister Holly, 16, went upstairs and found him hanging in his bedroom with the door open.
The boy's mother and neighbours attempted to resuscitate him, but Henry was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital where he died at 6.30pm.
When police examined his phone, they found the Facebook message in which he threatened to kill himself, as well as posts referring to his former classmate Declan Gatenby, who killed himself last year following a row over his phone.
However, officers said there was no evidence from Henry's phone that he had been bullied or had previously tried to research suicide methods.
East Lancashire coroner Richard Taylor reached a verdict of misadventure, because he believed that Henry 'intended to be found' and had deliberately left his bedroom door open so he could be seen.
He said he could not be sure 'beyond all reasonable doubt' that Henry intended to take his own life.
Mr Taylor said: 'I am always suspicious and sceptical as to the intentions of children, of such a young age, as to whether or not they actually understand what's going to happen to them.
'It strikes me that he had a very guilty conscience, but he clearly dwelt on this and was upset at what happened. I believe that he hoped to make a point and expected to be found. I don't believe it was his intention to end his life.'
In a statement, Ms Tattersall and her partner Lee Johnson said: 'Henry's death was a complete waste. The Henry I'm holding onto is the one running up the front steps, face beaming, with two bags of Christmas shopping and his pupil of the week award.
'Henry was a fearless, adventurous child who loved his sport, especially football and golf. Burnley FC was his passion and he was a season ticket holder.
'A typical Henry story is that of him having a bet with his uncle Neil that he could eat 20 Brussels sprouts on Christmas Day two years ago for £20. Henry managed it and was banging on his uncle's front door at 8am the next morning wanting payment.
'Henry was a cheeky, funny and impulsive child who has left a massive hole in the family that cannot be filled.'
Staff at Burnley FC, including manager Sean Dyche, lined the streets for Henry's funeral cortege, while a minute's applause was held in his memory during the team's match against Huddersfield Town on November 30.
John Rider, headteacher at Brambles East School said: 'Henry started at Brambles East School in September 2013 and had been with us for seven weeks.
'He settled in very quickly and had become a very popular pupil with both staff and his peers. Staff and pupils alike will miss his quiet smile and calm manner.'


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I can't seem to find Simcoe & Amarillo Ryizomes anywhere. If you have some for sale or know where i can get them, please let me know.
I know that Simcoe is a patented or trademarked strain, and Amarillo may be similar, i.e. some hops farm created the strain, and then don't give it away, but isntead sell it, and required that the buyers protect the strain. I may be out in the night, but I'm pretty sure its hard to get rhizomes of this type of strain. The farmers get lots more money for these strains because they own them, and don't want to let them free. Edit: He who controls the spice(simcoe) controls the universe!
Amarillo is indeed a proprietary strain unfortunately.
Well that explains it. Thanks! If only I were the Quizat Haderach!
They will probably be available in 5-6 years, but by then they won't be the hot hops.
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The story of Baker Mayfield starts as one that is reminiscent of real-life fables of players like Vince Papale (as chronicled in the movie "Invincible"), or Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger (in the feel-good classic film, "Rudy"). Mayfield - the virtually unrecruited freshman from Austin, Texas - would become the first walk-on to start the season opener for a BCS school in history.
Further, Mayfield would go on to become Big XII Freshman of the Year following the 2013 season, was riding high…until the injury bug bit him five games into his freshman season in a game against Kansas.
That's where things get weird.
How weird? Well, according to Mayfield, upon getting healthy, he not only did not play for the Red Raiders, the Tech coaching staff simply stopped communicating with him altogether. As Mayfield told Jake Trotter of ESPN.com:
"Well, a lot of things played into it. It was over time. When I got hurt [Week 5 at Kansas], there was no communication between me and my coach [Kingsbury]. When I got healthy, I didn't know why I wasn't playing right away. At that time, we were losing a couple games in a row. I was still clueless as to why I wasn't playing. That was really frustrating for me because I started the first five games and we won. So, I just didn't really know exactly what he was thinking or what the situation was. So that happened. And then going from a week-to-week basis not knowing whether I was going to play or not and how short the leash would be if I had an average half, how quickly I would be pulled or anything like that. It was making me uncomfortable, and I just didn't want to be there anymore. I loved Lubbock and I loved my teammates. But going through that and then them tell me they're still working on a scholarship for next fall, and I wouldn't have one for this semester coming up. It was all that."
And because scholarships are yearly-renewable agreements between a student-athlete and his school, this left Mayfield understandably wondering what his future held at the west Texas university...assuming a scholarship offer were to ever come.
Time passed, and still no communication came his way.
Finally, he decided that he could take no more, and made up his mind that he'd transfer to another school. But where this thing gets hairy, from Texas Tech's perspective, is the destination school Baker Mayfield selected as his next home:
Hated rival and conference foe Oklahoma.
You see, there are rules in place to (STRONGLY!) discourage this kind of move. Specifically, that discouragement comes in the form of NCAA Bylaw 14.5.1:
14.5.1 residence requirement—general Principle. A student who transfers (see Bylaw 14.5.2) to a member institution from any collegiate institution is required to complete one full academic year of residence (see Bylaw 14.02.15) at the certifying institution before being eligible to compete for or to receive travel expenses from the member institution (see Bylaw 16.8.1), unless the student satisfies the applicable transfer requirements or qualifies for an exception as set forth in this bylaw.
Further, all of the Big 5 conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big XII, SEC, and PAC12) have intraconference bylaws that further…well, let's say "discourage", again…this type of transfer. Per the Big XII's version of this rule:
6.3 Intraconference Transfers. The eligibility of a student-athlete who transfers directly or indirectly from one Conference Member Institution to another shall be determined by NCAA regulations and the following Conference requirements. In the event NCAA regulations require the student-athlete to complete one full academic year in residence before being eligible to compete in a sport, the student-athlete shall also forfeit one season of competition in that sport. The waiver of a NCAA transfer regulation for a student-athlete does not negate the need for a waiver of this section.
Vitally important to note here: Baker Mayfield is NOT A SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETE. He's a walk-on. He pays for his own books, food, lodging and, yes, education at Texas Tech. And yet he is still bound by NCAA and Big XII rules with regards to his transfer...even if he continues to pay his own way elsewhere.
So, what we have here is yet another example of the NCAA's (and its major conferences') ultimate power when it comes to student-athletes. Commentators like Jay Bilas are renowned for fitting greater Indianapolis with clown suits, and this is yet another case that begs for Jay's style of intelligent mocking. Common sense is trumped by uncommon stubborness and hopelessly clinging to outdated rules.
Because of such rules, his future was placed at the whim of Texas Tech (and, notably, its head football coach Kliff Kingsbury) to allow Mayfield a waiver so he can play at Oklahoma. Otherwise, the kid gets, in essence, a two-year penalty…leaving him with exactly one year of eligibility left.
Mayfield filed the necessary paperwork, and on January 10, the Texas Tech committee of administrators tasked with deciding Mayfield's case denied his appeal, leaving him and his future college home in limbo.
Just for fun, let's run a scenario. Simultaneous to all of this, let's say that had Kliff Kingsbury been hired for, say, the vacated (at the time) Texas job. There'd have been no penalty of any kind; in fact, quite the contrary. He'd have undoubtedly received a sizable raise, and he'd be free to recruit the unsigned players from whom he has taken commitments at Texas Tech in an attempt to flip them to his hypothetical new gig in Austin (presumably to be viewed by literally nines of people on The Longhorn Network…I digress).
Does this seem fair? Equitable? Even sane?
Consider, for a moment, the NCAA's own Mission Statement, with regards to what it describes as its "Core Purpose":
"Our purpose is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount."
Now, pause another minute or two and contemplate exactly how to reconcile the situation surrounding Baker Mayfield and the NCAA's self-proclaimed purpose.
As is the case in so many other instances regarding NCAA logic, I share my five-part reaction after full contemplation. It closely follows the 5 classic "Stages of Grief", first postulated by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, in her 1969 book, "On Death and Dying":
Step 1: Denial And Isolation
Step 2: Anger
Step 3: Bargaining
Step 4: Depression
Step 5: Acceptance
Well, not everyone, Zooey. At least, not until after the mandatory, at-the-discretion-of-his-original-university waiver is signed, or a two-year-penalty is served, that is.


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SINGAPORE - Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi came closer Monday to winning control of Fraser & Neave Ltd (F&N) after a rival group failed to match his S$13.8 billion (314.7 billion baht, US$11.2 billion) offer for the 130-year-old property and beverage company.
A group led by Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd. (OUE) said Monday it won't match the Jan 18 offer of S$9.55 a share by Thailand's richest man. The OUE group had bid S$9.08 a share in November.
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Long Way To Go Azad Right
Rising Santa Monica, California emcee Azad Right's contribution to Bootleg Kev's recent "Empire Business" mixtape. Get familiar.
Give Long Way To Go a spin - it's a new offering from Azad Right. It was dropped on Sunday, April 14th, 2013. Azad Right's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Long Way To Go. His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
Hear more of Azad Right on Now I Know (Prod. By Jonathan Marquez). If you're down, make sure to visit Azad Right's profile page for the newest info, news, songs, and mixtapes. Follow Azad Right on Facebook and Twitter, if you aren't already.
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A few years ago a group of us had a "fried dinner" party at a friend's house. Fried chicken, fried okra and fried pickles were served, along with copious amounts of beer and wine. Our friends are southern, and they know how to fry. And we all know how to drink beer. It was a most excellent dinner party.
As delicious as everything was, the fried pickles were a revelation. I'd never even heard of them, let alone tasted the wonder that is deep fried dills. I wanted to eat the whole batch myself.
I'm not a huge fryer myself. It's too much of a mess. But, every once in awhile – Lordy, Lordy – this woman craves a good fried pickle. And the joy of this recipe is that it gives you big taste, without a big mess. You don't need a gazillion tons of oil, like with fried chicken or even oven rings, so the house doesn't smell like a fryer for days.
Also, you can cater the spices in the batter to your taste. I like using a Cajun seasoning and seasoned salt. However, you could just use black pepper and Frank's hot sauce or whatever else you have kicking around in the spice drawer.
This is the kind of appetizer that can make a boring or bad day a little brighter. Because fried pickles are happy food.
What's your current food obsession? Baking? Frying? Grilling? For me it's braising vegetables. But don't the word"vegetables" lead you to think this is a healthy dish, because it's not. It's filled with butter, wine and salty chicken broth.
In other words, it's decadent perfection.
This recipe works for leeks, parsnips, broccoli or celery – and those are just the vegetables that I've used over the last two weeks. I can't get enough of this dish. In theory, it's a side. But it's so simple to make, that on more than a few nights it's been my dinner with a big salad on the side.
Hoo boy. As much as I hate super hot weather in summer (a lot) and can generally tolerate cold weather, this winter is getting a little ridiculous. Seriously ridiculous. From ice storms to a blizzard, we're ready for weather that doesn't involve long underwear.
(Note, it's March 13 and there have only been a couple of days above freezing this month – if that.)
And I think it's safe to assume that cabin fever has kicked in around our little kitchen. But yesterday, hubris did too – and it ended hilariously.
Because it was so cold and blustery and blizzard-ey yesterday, I was craving Mexican food – flautas in particular. I hadn't counted on that craving during the pre-bad-weather run to the grocery store, but I was feeling a little smug because I could make everything from scratch without needing to leave the apartment.
No cilantro or tomatoes for homemade salsa? Well that was just fine. I had one remaining bag of frozen cherry tomatoes in the freezer that I'd put up during the summer, and I had parsley in the fridge along with dried chilies in the cabinet. Boom. Problem solved.
No tortillas? Ha! That's not an issue for someone as super duper clever as this woman! I had flour and baking powder to make my own. Boom. Problem solved.
And then I remembered something horrible. Silly and small, but huge at the same time.
We were out of toothpicks to hold the flautas together while frying.
Nooooo! My dinner plans were ruined!
Then I started giggling. Giggles turned into guffaws. The whole thing just seemed so silly. Still laughing, I called Jedd and told him about my inflated sense of competence during a blizzard – and my undoing.
He didn't laugh at all. Sounding a little perplexed he said that was no problem – he'd just whittle me some toothpicks when he got home.
He'd. Just. Whittle. Me. Some. Toothpicks. When. He. Got. Home.
Needless to say that undid me. I was crying with laughter.
But sure enough. Jedd whittled me some toothpicks - see his "recipe" below - and we had flautas for dinner.
I'm still not sure if the whole situation was as hilarious as it seemed at the time, or if I just REALLY needed to laugh. But after Jedd finished his small woodworking project, he got the giggles too.
Cabin fever is real, ya'll.
We have a nine-year old, eighteen-pound cat who loves me to the point of embarrassment. Where I am, is where Max wants to be. On the couch, in bed, in the kitchen - he loves to be near me. Max also has the dulcet purr of a Sherman Tank.
And sometimes that means when he snuggles up next to me when I'm asleep, I wake up.
That happened at about 3 a.m. the other morning. Snuggle, snuggle, PURR, PURR, TRILL, TRILL. I scratched him under the chin until he was content, and I rolled back over but I couldn't fall back asleep. Then my stomach started rumbling, so I slowly eased out of bed.
And Max scrambled after me, by using Jedd's head as a springboard for the floor.
So now everyone was awake. Our other cat, Coop, made a beeline for the food bowl anxiously awaiting some kibble.
It was time for a very early meal.
I asked Jedd if he wanted some pasta.
"I could eat," he said.
When it's that late at night (or that early in the morning depending on where you fall on the agrarian time schedule) commonsense goes out the window. Instead of olive oil, the butter came out. Instead of water, chicken broth made an appearance.
Needless to say, as unhealthy as the pasta was – it was most excellent.
Hello, Superbowl Sunday! Although the closest I get to following a team is re-watching Friday Night Lights, the day does lend itself to festive party food – if only because it's still dark as pitch outside.
Bring on the snack food!
And these crackers are delicious, simple to make and the ingredients are probably things that you have in your house right now. Seriously. So if you have a crowd coming over to watch the game, and are nervous you're a little light on finger food, whip these together. No fuss, no muss.
Also, this recipe can be used as a blue print. If you'd rather make blue cheese and almond crackers, then swap out the olives and Swiss, and substitute in the blue cheese and almonds. Do it. You'll like it. I consider these "pantry and refrigerator" crackers because I make them all the time with what I have on hand. Parsley, dill, oregano and parmesan? Sure! Pickled jalapenos, cheddar and cilantro? Sure!
The only drawback to these crackers, is that they are so simple to make that it's easy to whip up a batch as a post-dinner snack before bed.
Bad crackers, bad!


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Sean needs to watch out for Tierra — she's bad news! As the former 'Bachelorette' hunk becomes the new 'Bachelor,' he is warming up to the wrong girl.
If I have learned anything from the previous 16 seasons of The Bachelor, it's that there's always a villain, and she always hoodwinks the bachelor into believing she's a nice person — but it's all a crock! Sean Lowe has become the latest victim of a pretty girl with big eyes, as contestant Tierra LiCausi has firmly pulled the wool over his eyes on the Jan. 7 premiere. Didn't he learn anything from Ben Flajnik's experience with Courtney Robertson?
Tierra's Role As The Villain
Sean admitted himself that he may have been "putting a target on her back" when he gave Tierra the first rose of the season. He purposely asked host Chris Harrison to "bend the rules" so he could give Tierra a rose before he had even met all of the contestants! Tierra is clearly used to batting her lashes and getting her way with men, and Sean fell hook, line and sinker for it.
Sean said, "The woman who made the biggest impression on me was Tierra. I can't explain it but I just felt an immediate connection with Tierra. Her piercing eyes and beautiful smile stopped me in my tracks and I knew right then and there that I wanted to give her a rose."
Oh, please! Tierra has got a game plan, that's for sure. In the extended promo for this season, Tierra is seen screeching at the other girls, "I'm above anyone else. I'm not going to let any girl stop me from being with Sean. … I will bite." Yikes! Between Tierra's threat of biting and the promise of "red hot tears", this season looks like it could be quite violent.
The Other Girls Reaction To Tierra
In a not-so-shocking turn of events, the other girls really seem to hate Tierra. On the Jan. 7 premiere we saw their jealously when she got the first rose, and it looks like things only get worse, especially as Tierra is seen ruthlessly dissing one of her love rivals cookies by saying, "They taste like sh*t". If that's not the best way to cut down the competition, I don't know what is.
It's not just the fact the Tierra seems like a mean girl that should worry Sean; it's also her possessiveness that should cause alarm bells to ring. In what could be considered a nod to Kathy Bates in Misery, Tierra has decided Sean is hers by telling the other girls, "I'm not friends with girls who like my boyfriend."
Um… Doesn't she have to win the competition before she can start calling Sean her boyfriend? Perhaps she was too busy getting half-finished tattoos to properly read the rules of the show.
If you want my advice, Sean, you should eliminate crazy-face Tierra before you find a dead horse head in your bed, or all those roses severed up on the ground. She is a loose cannon, and things are only going to end in tears. And not regular tears, either: red hot tears.
What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Should Sean eliminate Tierra? Or should she stick around for the purpose of making good TV?
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I disagree completely with this article. Before Sean even meet Tierra when they were introducing the 25 girls I thought Tierra was the one most compatible with Sean. She wants to get married and have kids and she didn't even.know Sean was the bachelor just check the episode. She simply.smiled and talked to Sean she wasn't for any plot like its being said in the article. Of course all the other girls would get pissed off because Sean noticed her. They were giving her dirty stares when she came in with the rose. Of course she is not going to let other women treat her bad. In all Tierra isn't the "villian"
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= Now you've gone somewhere else Far away I dunno if I will find you But you'll feel my breath On your neck Can't believe I'm right behind you =I recently did my write-up for pop princess Rihanna's third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad, which was the first step she took to becoming a serious force to be reckoned with. And unlike many of the mainstream pop stars out there today, she is one of the few that I actually enjoy. Though she contributed to absolutely none of the lyrics or production of the album, she performed the material like a pro. This is not, however, to say that Rihanna is a great vocalist. She can merely care the tune and sing the words while doing so; but it does mean that she really tries to play the role handed to her. This time again, rather than a two-bit dance hall artist, Rihanna acted like she had actual artistic vision. And although she kind of didn't, she put on a pretty good show with fun dance songs like Don't Stop the Music and Umbrella. There was far more musical experimentation than they had been on her other records, and when she was good, she was good. A generally respectable pop effort. Well, following the unexpected mega-success of the album, Rihanna and her production team went back into the studio for a re-release of the album. With a differently colored album jacket, three new tracks and a bonus DVD (depending on the release you buy), the result was Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, which, at first, just seemed like a really stupid idea. But this was also the beginning of Rihanna: The Video Artist. That and it gave fans the best track of the entire era.In addition to the original twelve songs, three new tracks where tacked on to the bottom of the running list, each representing a different genre: dance, R&B, and rock. Going in order to the CD, the first track became a massive hit for the pop star, and that song was Disturbia, which was obviously more than just influenced by Michael Jackson's Thriller. The song is a tongue-in-cheek dance track with a catchy, hypnotic refrain before running into a slightly dull production. This b-movie-esque track runs similarly to Lady GaGa's later single Bad Romance, but Rihanna's song is obviously the superior of the two. That, unfortunately, does not mean it's all that good either. While it doesn't bother me musically, the song is also overrated. The video, which features cliques images of horror and fear, adds to the fact that this song was destined to kind of be mysterious a la a bad Halloween party. But unlike some of the other material on the album, this song is actually catchy, and it has a little replay value at that. The track that follows is the R&B ballad Take a Bow, which was, surprise surprise, another hit. It was pretty easy to see that RiRi was on fire. That said, this song kind of ...isn't. But on the bright side, for a generic pop ballad, the lyrics add to the theme of the entire album (unlike Disturbia). On this project, Rihanna kind of plays this pop star turned rich bitch, and Take a Bow is the epitome of disgust and a very flippant attitude. While I think the chorus is repeated a little too often, I enjoy the way Rihanna performs the song, which is full of atittude. But neither of these tracks adds up to If I Never See Your Face Again, which is a reworking of the Maroon 5 song. With a Catch Me If You Can music video to match, Adam Levine and Rihanna play off of each other with complete skill. The songwriting, which was handled solely by two members of Maroon 5, is the best track from the era. While it has that typical Maroon-5 production, their warped version of lounge music mixes well with pop rock, and it particularly suits Rihanna's vocals-- in fact, I think it's her best vocal performance. It's probably the only song where her voice doesn't get on nerves at least once. The catchy bridge and chorus are two absolutely perfect pop hooks, which is exactly what a duet needs. And unlike some duets where the featured artist is buried by the guest (Madonna and Justin Timberlake anybody?), this one is a true exchange that just makes sense. And luckily, the album also ends on this track, which is the polar opposite to the hip hop opener Umbrella. With three extra songs to listen to, I find myself thinking that these could have substituted some of the weaker material like Say It and Push Up on Me. But considering how this album sells for a decent price, it's a beter bang for the buck to get this "Reloaded" version of Good Girl Gone Bad. So, kudos to Rihanna. VERDICT (For ratings on the original album, please see my review below.) 13. Disturbia [3 Stars] 14. Take a Bow [3.5 Stars] 15. If I Never See Your Face Again (ft. Maroon 5) [5 Stars] BEST / WORST: -- SCORE (new material): 4 STARS (3.8) SCORE (overall): 4 STARS (3.5) -- RIHANNA 2007 - Good Girl Gone Bad [3 Stars] 2007 - Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded [3.5 Stars] 2009 - Rated R [3.5 Stars]


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Chemical Surety Material
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Revisiting Robin Williams' Brilliant "Louie" Scene
In MemoriamLet's flashback to Robin Williams' short, but memorable appearance on Louis C.K.'s FX comedy series.
Yesterday, we lost comic legend Robin Williams. It's often hard to find bright spots in a sad time like this, but, two years ago, Williams did—on an episode of comedian Louis C.K.'s FX series "Louie."
The episode, called "Barney/Never," aired in August 2012 and feels a little eerie to describe now, but stay with us: Louie goes to attend a funeral of fellow comic Barney Ross, but the only other person who shows up to honor his memory is none other than Robin Williams.
Williams shows up in the black-and-white wordless funeral scene with his trademark beard for dramatic roles. Post-funeral, Louie and Williams retreat to a diner, where after making small talk they both realize that they didn't like Barney Ross all that much. They trade stories about the club owner, who was fictionally related to Williams and robbed him of a huge sum of money, while also stiffing other comics at his club on the regular.
Even though Barney Ross wasn't very beloved, Louie and Williams decide to pay tribute to the man anyway at Sweet Charity, a strip club Barney always tried to get his friends to attend with him. One of the strippers asks the duo what they're doing there and they tell her it's to honor the now-deceased Barney.
And that's when the tears start to fall. Not just this stripper, but most of the strippers in the club cry for the incredibly generous Barney Ross, who made a family and a second home out of this strip club. The D.J. dedicates Night Ranger's "Sister Christian" to the dearly (to them) departed.
Outside the club, Louie and Williams have a good laugh about this darkly funny weird twist and even agree to attend each others' funerals ("Whoever dies first," Williams says).
No word from Louis C.K. yet on whether or not this promise was real, but Williams was a big fan of C.K., calling him "a combination of [George] Carlin and Richard Pryor."
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Atter living some time in Holland—where natural childbirth is the accepted form of delivery—and after preparing myself by reading and practicing the exercises in THE NEW CHILDBIRTH by Erna Wright, our first child was born last summer in England via the Lamaze method.
I feel I was well prepared by the six months of exercises I had done and the weeks of breathing practice I had undergone with the help of a local clinic's midwife. Still, the labor was long and hard. The delivery, however, was short and easy . . . with my husband right there holding my left foot and propping my head for most efficient breathing. I would have hated to have been under anesthetic and missed the thrill of feeling my baby slither out like a fish!
When my husband took a job in England for the period of time in which we expected the baby, I looked for an English doctor who would cooperate with natural childbirth. In Hampshire County where we were living, however, it is customary for first babies to be delivered in hospital and only later babies to be delivered at home by a midwife, usually with a doctor in attendance.
The doctor we settled on was not keen on the idea of natural childbirth for a first baby; nor did he especially want my husband in the delivery room. When he saw how adamant we were, however, he agreed. With that out of the way, the doctor and nursing staff (all trained midwives) of the maternity division of the Royal Hampshire Hospital in Winchester did everything they could to help us have the baby the way we wanted.
I was in hospital for nine days as is customary in England where (although I did not qualify) hospitalization is paid for by National Health. The baby roomed in all day every day and was out of my quarters only to be bathed or if he made such a fuss at night that I couldn't sleep. I think "rooming in" is wonderful and was happy to have had the experience of getting to know my baby and really learning how to care for him before we were on our own together. They brought him in to nurse for the first time when he was three hours old and—at this writing—he is 8 months old and hasn't had a bottle yet.
Our baby is such an alert, healthy and happy child that I can't help feeling that the psychological and physical preparation I went through, as well as the breast feeding, has really paid off. Because childbirth is such a strenuous physical event, you should train for it as you would an athletic contest and the Lamaze pre-natal exercises in Erna Wright's THE NEW CHILDBIRTH take only fifteen minutes a day. Mrs. Wright is an English midwife and her book is a series of lectures about pregnancy and childbirth that she gives to classes of expectant mothers and fathers. Each lecture is followed by a short course of exercises planned to prepare the mother's body for the job it must do. The exercises build on one another and are assisted by controlled breathing which helps the mother control her body and relax during labor and delivery.
If Erna Wright's book helped me in the physical and psychological areas, Adelle Davis' LET'S HAVE HEALTHY CHILDREN was equally important in my nutritional preparation. Mrs. Davis suggests building your body nutritionally for at least one year before your child is conceived. Her book covers the pre-natal period, the child's diet from birth through the pre-school years and gives advice on both breast feeding and bottle feeding a baby.
Two other books complete my "childbirth shelf" of necessary information: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH by Dr. Alan Guttmacher and THE RIGHTS OF INFANTS by Dr. Margaret A. Ribble. Dr. Guttmacher's book answers all the possible questions you might have about what is happening physically to your body during pregnancy and what delivery is like while Dr. Ribble's book will help you cope psychologically with this new being once he is born.
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GALLERY> Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Nov 18, 2014 | Categories: Gallery | Tags: Acura, AME, AME Wheels, AP Racing, Blacktrax, Brian Crower, Buttonwillow Raceway, Cole Powelson, Competition Clutch, Cusco, DC2, Evasive Motorsports, Evo 8, Garrett Turbo, GC8, Global Time Attack, GST Motosports, GTA, GTR, HKS, Honda, Honeywell, Impreza, Integra, Jackson Racing, KW Suspension, Kyle Shick, Lancer, Lyfe Motorsport, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Platte Forme AG, Professional Awesome, R35, Recaro, Renner, RSpec, runBC, S2000, S2k, Scion FRS, SLB, Sportcar Motion, STi, Subaru, Super Lap Battle, Supercharger, Tein, Time Attack, TM02, turbo, Turbo by Garrett, Turbosmart, Whiteline, WRX, Yokohama Tire | Leave A Comment »
VIDEO> Subaru WRX World Debut at LA Auto Show
Check out the 2015 Subaru WRX from its official world debut at this year's LA Auto Show. The new WRX is a more powerful and better handling version of Subaru's iconic high-performance Impreza WRXmodel.Powered by a new 268-horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo BOXER engine, the 2015 WRX debuts the model's first six-speed manual transmission and a new, optional performance automatic transmission, the Sport Lineartronic with two manual modes.
With its bold new wide-body sedan design and expanded performance envelope, the 2015 WRX marks a major evolutionary step for the rally-bred performance car that has become a global automotive legend. For 2015, the Subaru WRX employs a new torque-vectoring system that supplements the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Torque vectoring allows for improved cornering speeds and handling. The new and stiffer chassis, larger brakes, performance-tuned suspension and a driver-focused interior remain integral to the WRX performance character. The new powertrain also yields higher fuel efficiency than the previous model. (more…)
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Sep 10, 2013 | Categories: Newsworthy, Video | Tags: 2015 WRX, Antonio Alvendia, Impreza, LA Auto Show, Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru, Terry Pham, turbocharged, WRX | 6 Comments »
COVERAGE> Speed&Stance Swarms SpeedVentures
We advertised the meet to run between 12 noon and 5pm, but every single one of the infield parking lots at the speedway were FULL by 2:45pm! There was a crazy line of cars backed up from the infield parking, through the tunnel, wrapping all the way around to the Cherry Avenue entrance! I was told that once the parking lots allocated to the event hit capacity, the people at the gates had to turn away well over 100 cars! Insane.
Since traffic and road congestion became an issue, the good folks from Auto Club Speedway quickly opened up a couple more parking lots so that cars could pre-stage before rolling in to the actual show area, which saw both autocross and high speed road racing with Speed Ventures on the ROVAL course, and a beginner level car control clinic for Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ owners called the 86 Dynamic Driving Academy. Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | May 07, 2013 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 86 Dynamic Driving Academy, 86FEST, 911, Antonio Alvendia, Auto Club Speedway, autocross, Axis Wheels, Bernie Chacon, BMW, BRZ, California Car Cover, Canibeat, Cipher Garage, Codemasters, Countach, CRX, Dayuum, Dub Nation, Eco Shine, Eco Shine Auto, Fatlace, fifteen52, Golden Shine, Golf, GT3RS, Honda, import model, Impreza, Infinit Wheels, IS300, James Chen, lamborghini, Lance Feliciano, Lexus, Low n' Slow, Mike Kim, Mitch Sison, MotorMavens, OEM Audio Plus, Porsche, Project Mk6, Purist Group, road racing, Robby Caballes, ROVAL, Scion FR-S, Sean Lee, SiR, Speed&Stance, stance, Stance Nation, State of Stance, Subaru, Tarmac, TDI, Tim Sison, Vape Supreme, Volkswagen, VW, WRX, Z4 | 14 Comments »
DRIVER SEAT> Track Testing The BF Goodrich Rival
Last week, I was given the opportunity to test the new BFG Rival at NOLA Motorsports Park, and it delivered on every single one of its claims. The BFG Rival might even be the best new tire in the Tire Rack lineup for weekend autocrossers, road racers, and midnight canyon runners. However, before we jump to any conclusions, let's take a closer look at our experiences on the racetrack. Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Jan 29, 2013 | Categories: Driver Seat | Tags: Antonio Alvendia, BF Goodrich, BFG, BFG Comp 2, BFG Rival, BMW, David S Wallens, E46, Ford, Ford Racing, FR500S, Grassroots Motorsports, Hankook, Impreza, Louisiana, M3, Mazda, Mazdaspeed, Michelin, Mustang, mx5, New Orleans, Nola, Nola Motorsports Park, Rival, skidpad, Skip Barber, STi, Subaru, Terry Earwood, Tire, Tire Rack, Ventus RS3, WRX | 16 Comments »
PERSPECTIVE> Rally Spectators Risk Their Lives!
Posted by: Patrick McCullagh | Jun 05, 2012 | Categories: Perspective | Tags: 205 T16, 6R4, accident, Argentina, Ari Vatanen, Audi, autohabit, Celica, challenge, championship, Colin McRae, Corsica, crash, crazy, Delta, Escort, Evo, Ford, GC8, Group A, Group B, Henri Toivonen, Hirvonen, Impreza, incident, Intercontinental, intergrale, IRC, joaquim, Lancer, Lancia Delta S4, Latin, Latvala, Loeb, M-Sport, mad, Malcolm Wilson, Marku Alen, mavens, Metro, Mitsubishi, Mk2, motor, opel manta, Patrick McCullagh, Peugeot, Portugal, Quattro, rally, Rallying, RS200, S2000, Salonen, santos, Skoda, specialstage.com, spectators, Sport, ST165, St205, Subaru, Timo, Tony Pond, Tour De Corse, Toyota, webmining, world, WRC, Ypres | 9 Comments »
DRIVER SEAT> Testing The BF Goodrich Comp2
According to BFG, their new Comp2 tire promises drivers the ability to accelerate faster, corner harder, and brake in a shorter distance than their competitors. When asked exactly who they consider to be their competition for this class of tire, BFG pointed to Dunlop Direzza DZ101, Yokohama S-Drive, Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31, Cooper and Hankook Ventus V12 tires. Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Feb 06, 2012 | Categories: Driver Seat | Tags: Andrew Comrie Picard, Auto Club Speedway, best price, BF Goodrich, BFG, California Speedway, Camaro SS, Challenger, Comp 2, Comp2, direzza, Dodge, Duane Thomas, Dunlop, DZ101, Ecsta SPT KU31, ETEC, Fontana, Fontucky, g-Control, g-Force, GTI, Hankook, Impreza, internal tire suspension, Kumho, Mopar, Performance Racing Core, rally, S-Drive, Samuel Hubinette, Scion, sidewall support, SnoDrift, Sport Comp-2, SRT8, STi, Subaru, Taro Koki, Terry Earwood, tire review, tire test, Ventus V12, Volkswagen, WRX, xD, Yokohama | 8 Comments »
VIDEO> Time Attack UK at Snetterton and Anglesey
In the United Kingdom, Time Attack is the only 'new' motorsport to be given official recognition by the MSA (Motor Sport Authority) in over 40 years. I think we can all agree that is an achievement in it's own right! The Time Attack UK events really are packed with some of the finest highly modified production vehicles from Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions to Subaru Imprezas to R35 Nissan GTRs and many more. Lest we not forget the people that make it happen, the people that drive the vehicles and the women that promote the sponsors, they all add to that feel good factor which I had not experienced in the UK for a long time until I began coming to these events. (more…)
Posted by: Fraser Gordon | Jan 20, 2012 | Categories: Video | Tags: 5D, 7D, Andy Barnes, Anglesey, Canon, Evo, Evolution, FD3S, Fraser Gordon, Glen Honcastle, GTR, Impreza, Lancer, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Motor Sport Authority, R35, RX7, Snetterton, STi, Subaru, Supra, Time Attack, Toyota, WRX | 3 Comments »
COVERAGE> AutoCon Show at El Toro Air Base
Posted by: Mike Kim | Dec 12, 2011 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: Audi, Autocon, BBS LM, Black Edition, BMW, CSL, E46, E92, El Toro, ESS Supercharger, hankook tires, Holly Lee, Honda NSX, Impreza, Instagram, M3, Mercedes Benz, Mike Kim, Nicole Marie Reckers, Nissan GT-R, NUE, R32 Skyline, Rotiform BLQ, Royal Flush, S4, Sammy Stoicescu, SL65 AMG, STi, Subaru, Team Rev, Toyo Tires, Tumblr, Twitter, WRX | 13 Comments »
CENTER STAGE> Royal Flush Subaru STi Scraper
When Austin rolls out to car meets and shows, he and his friends from Royal Flush crew definitely roll deep, with more than enough slammed cars to back up the name. For those of you local to Southern California that have been to many of the larger car shows, you might have seen several of the Royal Flush "VIP" style cars. Whether it's a Lexus or Infiniti on air ride or Austin's STi, they mob out in big numbers to all of the events they go to. While some of the cars in the crew scream for attention, the clean subtle look to Austin's STi was actually what caught my eye when I saw his car for the first time. Read more...
Posted by: Mike Kim | Oct 27, 2011 | Categories: Center Stage | Tags: Antonio Alvendia, Austin Mard, Brembo, GDB, Hella Flush, Hellaflush, Impreza, Injen, iPhone 4S, Kakumei, Lexus GS, Mike Kim, Rally Racing, Recaro, Royal Flush, Saleen, Saleen Wheels, STi, Subaru, Walbro, WRX | 21 Comments »
OH SNAP> Scraping SGV with the Royal Flush Crew
Royal Flush. If you've ever cruised Valley Blvd in San Gabriel or Alhambra, gone to a car meet at a boba tea house, or checked in at a Chinese restaurant at 1:30am, chances are… you've seen them before. Whenever I'm cruising the SGV, I always seem to randomly look out the window and see some sort of slammed Lexus or Infiniti driving by on the other side of the street with a Royal Flush sticker on the window. I hadn't given it much thought either, until I actually met some of the super cool people from the Royal Flush Crew at the Motion Auto Show in Long Beach.
All I can say is, this crew rolls DEEP! In case you didn't already know, THESE are the people that are causing much of the traffic on Valley Blvd, making you and other drivers slow down and brake as they slowly scrape into the driveways of your favorite late night restaurants and kick-it spots. (more…)
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Oct 26, 2011 | Categories: Oh Snap | Tags: G35, Impreza, Infiniti, Jack Lau, Motion Auto Show, Royal Flush, SGV, STi, Subaru, WRX | 5 Comments »
COVERAGE> Scenes from Nisei Showoff 2011
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Aug 17, 2011 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 350Z, Alex Zhao, Antonio Alvendia, BMW, Celica XX, Daniel Leung, E46, GS300, GS400, Import Showoff, Impreza, Infinit Wheels, Javier Paramo, JZA60, JZS161, Ken Miyoshi, Kyosho Racing, Lexus IS300, Lexus LF-A, ls400, M3, MA60, Mainstream Productions, Maria Street, Mugen M7, Nisei Showoff, Ricky Chu, ShootNRG, Stephen Leung, STi, Subaru, Super Street Magazine, Supra, Sylmar, Terminal Island, TNT Motorsports, Toyota 2000GT, ucf20, Wheelflip, WRX, Z33 | 22 Comments »
COVERAGE> New Drift Program at Infineon Raceway
"Drifting will continue to grow, but that's only if we continue to support drifters on the amateur level, and most importantly, the people who organize the grassroots drifting events. After all, it is those people who are building new drifters and teaching them how to drive." - Antonio Alvendia in Drifting: Sideways from Japan to AmericaDespite the obvious plug (forgive me), what Antonio said in 2006 is evident five years later. These grassroots events are where many of the nation's best drifters first made their marks. While Japan was fortunate to have small, frequent drift events, Americans were left to figure out ways to get their tracks open to such a sport. Now, after years of consistent growth and the expansion of our own small drift events, we've come to see plenty of tracks around the nation become accustomed to drifting. These events have been paramount in molding skilled drifters, some of whom have made it in the big leagues. However, for many years now, the San Francisco Bay Area hasn't been able to provide a consistent outlet for its "home grown" talent. Sure, the ThunderDrift events are great, but those are nearly two or three hours away from The Bay. Many drivers simply don't want to make a four-to-six-hour round trip. Now they won't have to. Read more...
Posted by: Sam Attal | Apr 27, 2011 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 240SX, 510, AE86, Angle, Bay Area, BBS, Berkeley, BMW, BMW E46 M3, Calvin Wan, Corolla, Datsun, Datsun 510, drift, drifting, E46, Falken, Fatlace, FC3S, FD3S, Formula D, Formula Drift, Golf, Impreza, Infineon Raceway, Josh Kravitz, KBR, Kevin Antaki, Kia, Kiavash Shariloo, Lexis King, Limitless Motorsports, Livery, M3, Mark Arcenal, Matt Field, Mazda, Mazda RX7 FC3S, Mk2, Nissan, Nissan 240SX S13, Nissan 240SX S14, Nissan R33 Skyline, Norcal, Northern California, R33, Richmond, RX-7, RX7, S13, S14, Sam Attal, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, SF, Sideways, Sil80, Sileighty, Skyline, Sonoma, Sonoma Drift, Sonoma Drift Program, Subaru, Subaru Impreza WRX, TD Garage, Team Falken, Volkswagen, Walnut Creek, wekfest, WRX | 13 Comments »
VIDEO> JPP RB25 Subaru Impreza Off Season
JDM Off Season Report – JPP RB25 Subaru Impreza from Low Brain TV on Vimeo.
The JPP RB25 powered Subaru Impreza was definitely one of the most intriguing cars in the JDM Allstars line-up last year. This video from Dan Joyce gives us a look behind the scenes, what the team and car is about, and their plans for this season. (more…)
Posted by: Daniel Bridle | Feb 04, 2011 | Categories: Video | Tags: Dan Joyce, Daniel Bridle, drifting, Impreza, Jap Performance Parts, JDM Allstars, JPP, RB25DET, Subaru, Walton Smith, WRX | 3 Comments »
VIDEO> AWFILMS does Formula D Seattle
AWFILMS | Formula Drift | Seattle from Abbitt Wilkerson on Vimeo.
Abbitt Wilkerson needs no introduction. You know who he is. 18 and famous. Haha! Anyway, check out his new cut from Formula Drift Round 4 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington. Better late than never and definitely worth the wait. This video has great energy and had me excited from beginning to end. With plenty of creative shots and a surprisingly appropriate song choice, I couldn't be happier with this video. Good work, Abbitt!
:: Justin Shreeve
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Posted by: Justin Shreeve | Jul 22, 2010 | Categories: Video | Tags: 240SX, 350Z, Abbitt Wilkerson, AE86, Antonio Alvendia, Calvin Wan, Canon, drifting, FC3S, FD3S, Formula D, Formula Drift, Hankook, Impreza, Justin Shreeve, Lucas Perez, Mazda, Nissan, R32, Rhys Millen, RPS13, RX7, S13, S14, S15, Silvia, Skyline, SR20DET, Subaru, Toyota, Yoshi Shindo | 18 Comments »
COVERAGE> JDM Allstars at Nissan Factory Pt.2
Posted by: Daniel Bridle | Jul 14, 2010 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 180SX, 1JZ, 2JZ, Alan McCord, Avon Bellamy, BMW M3 Turbo, Bon Bon, ContourHD, Dan Chapman, Daniel Bridle, Driftworks, Duane Mckeever, Faruk M Kugay, George Tilling, Impreza, Jap Performance Parts, JDM Allstars, Jon Calvert, Kouki, Luke Fink, Martin Ffrench, MashaMoto, Mitto, Monster Energy Drink, Neuton Tyres, Nissan, Nissan Factory, Origin Lab, Paz, Phil Morrison, PS13, RB25, Rota, S13, S14.5, S15, Silvia, SR20, Steve Wills, Subaru, Sunderland, Toyota, Zenki | 14 Comments »
COVERAGE> More World Time Attack from OZ!
Most of the cars on the track were the competitors for the WTAC, but since it was technically an open practice drive day, several non-competing cars were also out on the track. Let's take a look at some of the cars on the circuit from today! Read more...
Posted by: Mark Pakula | May 20, 2010 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 999 Automotive, Australian Touring Car, Auto Salon Magazine, Cusco, Cyber Evo, Dc5, Eastern Creek Raceway, FD3S, Gibson Motorsport, GT Auto, GTR, Hi Octane Racing, Impreza, Integra, J's Racing, Mark Berry, Nur-spec, R Magic, R32, R34, Rama Racing, RSX, RX7, Sam Stratten, Sierra Sierra, Skyline, Snap-on, Steve Glenney, Subaru, Sun Auto, Tarzan Yamada, Tomei, V8Supercar Series, World Time Attack Challenge, WRX | 17 Comments »
VIDEO> Formula D Atlanta by Justin Shreeve
I'm beginning to notice a trend. It seems as though during my adventures with Formula Drift there is never any down time, sleep, boring moments, or lack of awesome activities to shoot.
For me, Formula Drift Atlanta this year began with a cross country journey involving three layovers and an entire day of flying. After losing three hours, getting no sleep, and feeling noticeably more sick, I touched down in a little town they call Atlanta, Georgia. Just kidding! That place is huge!
This being my first time visiting Georgia, I was sure to soak it all in. The hot, humid air and enormous, flying insects were easily overshadowed by the incredible scenery, delicious sweet tea, and of course that good ol' Southern hospitality. (more…)
Posted by: Justin Shreeve | May 18, 2010 | Categories: Video | Tags: 240SX, 350Z, AE86, Andy Sapp, Antonio Alvendia, BMW, Cressida, drifting, FC3S, FD3S, Formula D, Formula Drift, Hankook, Honda, Honda Element, Impreza, Joe Ayala, Justin Shreeve, Mazda, Nissan, R32, RPS13, RX7, S13, S14, S15, Silvia, Skyline, SR20DET, Subaru, Toyota | 17 Comments »
COVERAGE> HellaFlush Scrapes Buttonwillow, Pt.2
Honestly, I gotta give props to all the Northern California people who came down to this event. Not only does it show that Northern Cali folks are super down and committed, but it was also great to see a lot of cars come out of the woodwork that we normally don't see on blogs and websites. I'd love to expand the MotorMavens reach from doing mostly Southern California events all the time, but it really is kind of difficult as we're doing this as privateers, and we don't have a big corporate budget of several hundred thousand dollars to spend each year like some of the other blogs out there. However, we're resourceful, so we will keep trying to break boundaries, and keep doing our best with the Macaroni-and-Cheese/Cup-o-Noodle budget that we currently have. Hope you like the photos! Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Feb 24, 2010 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 240SX, 330i, 528i, agressive fitment, BMW, bugeye, Buttonwillow, corvette, E39, G35, GDB, Hellaflush, Impreza, Infiniti, offset, PavelK, RPS13, S13, S14, sawblades, stance, Stanceworks, Subaru, Wolf Reign, WRX Wagon | 36 Comments »
NEWSWORTHY> Ken Block to Switch Ovals
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Ham and burgers. What do these things have in common? It seems nearly impossible to have one without the other. Ken Block and Subaru also share this likeness. Regardless, it seems that Ken is leaving the Japanese Pleiades Oval for that of the classic American Blue Oval.
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6, 2010 – Ford Motor Company announced today that it is teaming up with Ken Block, the California-based action sports icon-turned-rally driver, for future global motorsports opportunities.
Block, the 2005 Rally America Rookie of the Year and a three-time medalist at X Games, has cultivated a tremendous following with his Gymkhana videos on YouTube. In 2010, Block will campaign a Ford Focus in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and a Ford Fiesta in Rally America and X Games.
"I am stoked to be rallying in a Ford. They are an impressive force in the sport," said Ken Block. "From the days of the 1970s Escorts to the Group B RS200 to the modern-day Focus and now the Fiesta, Ford just does an excellent job at rally and I couldn't be happier to now be part of this amazing heritage. Not to mention my dad would be proud. He was a dedicated Ford guy."
"Ken Block has established himself as an action sports competitor and a rising star in the world of American rally racing," said Jamie Allison, director Ford North America Motorsports. "We are excited to have him on our team to help promote our new global products, the 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2012 Ford Focus."
Rallying is a crucial part of Ford's global motorsports strategy and provides the company with the opportunity to showcase the true performance capabilities of Ford's products. Since its support of rallying began, Ford has won three WRC titles and 73 individual events. And, last year in North America, Ford's participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and X Games 15 were key elements for the launch of the Ford Fiesta for the U.S.
"Thanks to our participation in WRC, rallying has always played a key role in Ford's global motorsports programs," said Allison. "Ford is the only manufacturer that could provide Ken with global rally opportunities."
"We're delighted that Ken Block has chosen to team up with Ford to develop his rallying activities beyond America and into the global arena," said Gerard Quinn, Ford of Europe's senior motorsports manager. "Ford and its U.K.-based rally partner, M-Sport, is looking forward to welcoming Ken to the wider team of talented rally drivers using Ford vehicles to compete in this demanding sport at the highest level internationally."
While it may seem implausible to imagine Ken piloting anything but a Subaru… something tells me that his wild antics and crazy style will follow suit behind the wheel of a Ford.
Best of luck to Ken and his crew in 2010!
:: Andy Sapp
Posted by: Andy Sapp | Jan 06, 2010 | Categories: Newsworthy | Tags: Andy Sapp, DC Shoes, Ford, Gymkhana, Impreza, Ken Block, rally, rally america, Subaru, World Rally Championship, WRC, x games | 13 Comments »
WEBMINING> EDC Drifting at Silverstone
DRIFT SILVERSTONE 2008 HD from Clashproduction on Vimeo.
If you've had a hectic, mind-numbing, soul-searching day, I think this video from Clash Production might just help you to forget all of the "craptasticness" (my own word) of life. Give yourself a timeout and enjoy a few moments of pleasure.
Granted, it is old, and it has two of my favorite people in it: Nobushige Kumakubo and Kazuhiro Tanaka from Team Orange. Some great camera work inside and outside of the car, with a mellow song to bring it all home. Speaking of home, Clash Production says Silverstone is the "home" track for a lot of the UK-based drifters. It's a pretty sweet track to call home – especially when considering the F1 history there. It also happens to be one of my personal favorites. So sit back and watch some sick drifting and let the BS of the day go away.
:: Travis Hodges
European Drifting Championship (EDC)
Posted by: Travis Hodges | Nov 06, 2009 | Categories: Webmining | Tags: Clash Production, EDC, European Drifting Championship, Impreza, Kazuhiro Tanaka, Nobushige Kumakubo, Silverstone, Subaru, Team Orange, Travis Hodges | Leave A Comment »
CARSPOTTING> Sick Stanced STi
The owner of this slammed Subaru Impreza WRX STi is a seventeen year old (Yes, I said 17 years old!) high school student named Abbitt Wilkerson from AW Films. Abbitt has been making a name for himself; not only because he shoots some of the most popular car videos up here in the Northwest, but also because he has a driving passion for building Subarus with the common thread of aggressive wheel fitment. Read more...
Posted by: Yoshi Shindo | Sep 22, 2009 | Categories: Carspotting | Tags: Abbitt Wilkerson, Avon Bellamy, AW Films, Garage Autohero, Impreza, STi, Subaru, Team Instant Party, Walker Wilkerson, work wheels, WRX, Yoshi Shindo | 56 Comments »
COVERAGE> Formula Drift Seattle, Part 2
Above, here's a real dope R32 Skyline 4door that came from British Columbia (that's Canada, to those of us who are ignorant Americans). More photos of this car coming soon!
It's so cool that you can register a car like an R32 Skyline, A31 Cefiro or C33 Laurel and just drive it on the street, legally in Canada. What the hell are we still doing living in Southern Cali, anyway? (Who am I kidding, I love Southern Cali...) Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Aug 07, 2009 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: AE86, Antonio Alvendia, Drift Alliance, Drift Safari, Eric O'Sullivan, Formula D Seattle, Impreza, R32, RPS13, S13, Skyline, STi, Subaru, WRX | 14 Comments »
VIDEO> Joshua Herron is "All In" Las Vegas
Formula D Las Vegas "All In" from Joshua Herron on Vimeo.
Las Vegas local video star Joshua Herron put out his Formula D Las Vegas video today. The footage recaps all the highlights from the Vegas Pro-Am event, practice and the main event in the blistering desert heat. I've personally been waiting for this video because it was his first video out using his new Panasonic HMC150 video camera, and like always, I'm super impressed by the footage he puts out. Thanks again Josh for covering all the Formula D events and putting out some of the best footage there is. Check out his site as well for his other videos at JoshuaHerron.com.
:: Brenton Ho
More MotorMavens coverage from Formula D Las Vegas
Posted by: David Ponton | Jul 20, 2009 | Categories: Video | Tags: Brenton Ho, drifting, Formula D Las Vegas, Formula Drift, HMC150, Impreza, Joshua Herron, Mazda, Panasonic, S13, S15, Silvia, Subaru, Vegas Pro Am | Leave A Comment »
VIDEO> Drifting Dirty with Dynamic
So check it. Our homie Tree just linked us to this new video that Eddie from Dynamic Autosports was talking about in Las Vegas. It was shot by this video crew that has experience doing extreme sports (Is that what he said? Can't remember, due to the intoxicated state we were in. We apologize).
It's great to see well produced footage of the Dynamic Autosports/Apex'i/Hankook team. The video team definitely had some great equipment, and we were glad to see someone showcasing the Hankook drivers this way! It's about time those guys got some love – they're the most slept on group of drivers in the Formula D series!
:: Motor Mavens
PS: What's with the S&M outfits on the girls? It looked like it was HOT out there; those chicks must have been dying! LOL at their facial expressions and poses when the cars pass them by!
Posted by: Motor Mavens | Jul 17, 2009 | Categories: Video | Tags: 350Z, Apex'i, Dynamic Autosports, Eric O'Sullivan, Impreza, Robbie Nishida, Ryuji Miki, Subaru | Leave A Comment »


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