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Automated restaurant or robotic restaurant is a restaurant that uses robots to do tasks such as delivering food and drinks to the tables and/or to cook the food.
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Restaurant automation means the use of restaurant management system to automate the major operations of a restaurant establishment. Even in the early 1970s, a number of restaurants served foods solely through vending machines. Called automats, or in Japan shokkenki, customers ordered their foods directly through the machines.
More recently, restaurants are opening that have completely or partially automated their services. These may include taking of orders, preparing of food, serving and billing. A few fully automated restaurants operate without any human intervention whatsoever. Robots are designed to help and sometimes replace human labour (such as waiters and chefs).
Automated restaurants have been opening in many countries. Examples include Fritz's Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri,[1] Výtopna (Railway Restaurant), a franchise of various retaurants and cofeehouses in Czech Republic,[2] 's Baggers Restaurant in Nuremberg, Germany,[3] FuA-Men Restaurant, a ramen restaurant located in Nagoya, Japan,[4] Hajime Robot Restaurant, a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand,[5] the Dalu Robot Restaurant in Jinan, China[6] Haohai Robot Restaurant in Harbin, China[7] and Robot Kitchen Restaurant in Hong Kong.[8][9] Robot Chacha, the first robot restaurant of India is due to open this year in capital city, New Delhi.
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- ^ Fully automated restaurant opens in Germany
- ^ Robot Chefs Run Restaurant in Japan
- ^ The Samurai Robot Waiters of Hajime Restaurant
- ^ A Look Inside China's Robot Restaurant
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ENGLEWOOD, Colorado— The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, and the Western Union Foundation announced a series of relief efforts to support communities in the Philippines devastated by typhoon "Pablo" (international name Bopha).
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If you chose to go the other way, some Prosthodontists will place and restore the implants themselves. In other cases, an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist will place the implant and a Prosthodontist or General Dentist restores it. Fees can vary quite a bit from office to office and with the different options for restorative materials. Some offer free consultations, for others, they charge a fee that might be applied to any future treatment in some cases.
The first step is to schedule a few consultations with different providers, which it sounds like you've already done.
The most important factors when deciding which practitioner to work with:
.1. You should feel comfortable asking your doctor any questions so that you have a good understanding of the procedure itself, healing time and long-terem outcome, and possible complications. Write down a list of questions and take them with you to the consultation.
2. Ask about the experience of the practitioner. How many similiar procedures have they completed? Have they had any major complications with any cases? Ask to see photos if possible.
3..Figure out if it works out better for your schedule, to go to a "one stop" provider or to separate providers for the placement and the restoration of the implants.
4. Follow your instincts. If you feel rushed, didn't get direct answers to your questions, didn't communicate well or had any other negative feelings, this probably isn't the doctor for you.
5. Consider insurance coverage and financing options. If your dental plan covers implants and it is important to you to use a preferred provider, you will want to check your list. Many times, insurance does not cover implants, or at least not all of the steps. You may want to inquire about payment and financing options.
I hope this at least helps you feel a little less confused and a little more directed. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of further help.
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At any point in the process, did they have you sign something saying you were happy with the denture set up? Some practitioners will document the patient's acceptance at the try-in appointment, before the denture is processed. At that time, changes in tooth arrangement, size and color can be made with minimal lab expense.
If the letter doesn't get you anywhere, you might try going to the governing body of the dental profession in your area. I am a dentist in Blue Springs, Missouri, USA. Here, we have the Missouri Dental Board (or the Dental Division of the Missouri Department of Professional Registration.) This is the entity that licenses us to perform our professional duties in our state. They often have a process to file complaints against a provider if you were unable to resolve the problem yourself. After your complaint is received, they will contact the doctor to get their side of the story, then try to mediate a solution between the two parties.
As far as a new set of dentures, you might seek out the services of a Prosthodontist (specializes in dentures and removable appliances - extra training and certification beyond general dentistry) or go to a local dental school. The students are supervised and checked off at each step by professionals. Most dental schools also treat patients through their faculty practices, and you can often get the services of a specialist at a lower price.
I hope this information is helpful to your situation, and I wish you well.
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Kevin Love was the happiest man in the building. (His agent, Dan Fegan, who is trying to get him a contract extension and was in the building, may have been second).
How did this play go down? We present to you a quote from each of the coaches, then we will let you draw your own conclusions.
"I have drawn up a play like that before for Brad Miller," Minnesota coach Rick Adelman said, referring to his days as coach of the Sacramento Kings. "It was the same kind of shot because usually big guys won't get out there and Kevin has great range, as you saw. With a second and a half to go we thought that was our best opportunity for a wide-open look."
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As of now all 3 top posts are TWolves posts, including nationally televised Wolves-Clippers highlights.
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The most amazing thing about the game was that Darko lead the TWolves in scoring. Has that ever happened before in his NBA career?
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First off, Hubie Brown is a treat to listen to. He seems to know something about every single player. I know he probably has notes and all that but still. Also, why isn't anyone talking about Adelman's coaching in that game. Best way to keep Deandre Jordan from blocking shots is going right at him. He really exposed him. Finally, the Griffin vs Love matchup was kinda overrated since they didn't even guard each other. Both had really solid games though.
- chitownbulls - Jan 21, 2012 at 12:25 PM
I LOVE Hubie too and HATE it when he doesn't commentate Bulls games. We always seem to get JVG.
Loved this game last night too, it turned into a real treat. Adelman should have had his team defending the 3pt line better. That's what disappointed me about his coaching last night. To allow an opponent to get that many wide open three's was unforgivable. Rubio and Love though, wow. Great, clutch play by both.
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best low impact exercises to strengthen knees and legs?
What are some good ones to strengthen the knees?
Well....properly performed below parallel squats should count
Stairclimbing while carrying weights or wearing a weighted vest is pretty good.
Hard to beat squats and deadlifts for low impact strengthening.
After an increase in muscle strength, elastic muscles are better able to absorb shock that otherwise would be transmitted to tendons and ligaments.
Tendon and ligament strength is also usually increased with properly performed exercises like squats and deadlifts.
[Although I am quite sure that overzealous exercise can also lead to an overuse injury.]
Cartilage responds favorably to weight bearing loads - up to a point, and as long as osteoarthritis [OA] has not already occurred.
"In general, exercise and loading of joints within a physiological range appears to have beneficial effects over normal day to day activities characterised by modest movement. The anabolic changes induced by exercise appear to enhance the load bearing properties of cartilage and may help explain how lifelong physical activity protects the joint from OA during later periods in life."
["Several in vitro studies have examined the effect of physiological mechanical loading on chondrocyte function and matrix synthesis (Table 3). Indeed, stretching of cells in monolayer cultures and compression of chondrocytes in hydrogels or explants generally leads to anabolic signalling cascades and protective effects. For example, aggrecan and collagen type II gene expression was increased by cyclic pressure-induced strain, hydrostatic pressure or fluid-induced shear stress in chondrocyte monolayers [57–59]. In agarose, dynamic compression at low frequencies increased cell proliferation and proteoglycan synthesis following 2 or 21 days of stimulation [60–63]. In cartilage explants, cyclic compression at frequencies of 0.01 to 1 Hz increased proteoglycan synthesis and gene expression of extracellular matrix constituents, aggrecan, fibronectin and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) [20, 22, 64–66]." ]
- http://www.hindawi.com/journals/arth/2011/979032/
However, it is difficult to say what weight loads could lead to deletarious effects.
It is clear that in joints already suffering from osteoarthrits, heavy loads or heavy impacts can result in worsening problems, as the chondrocytes [the cells in cartilage] seem to be re-programmed to produce more inflammation.
"Normal and OA chondrocytes from diseased joints transmit mechanical signals via the α5β1 integrin, resulting in markedly different downstream signalling events. For example, mechanical stimulation of normal chondrocytes release the chondroprotective IL-4 in contrast to OA cells which produce IL-1β [169]. It is possible that chondrocytes from OA cartilage have been reprogrammed to respond differently to their altered mechanical environment, and it may be necessary to target structural components of the cell such as the actin cytoskeleton [170]. This may allow reversal of biomechanical changes developed during OA disease progression allowing the beneficial effects of moderate exercise to be gained at the tissue level."
- http://www.hindawi.com/journals/arth/2011/979032/
Now that I'm beyond my warrior years, I have a keen appreciation for the things that keep me stronger and more functional on the courts. Even when I was younger, I would maybe ride my bicycle to get around, but now it's my #1 leg workout. If I get a moderate ride at least twice a week, my endurance is much better overall and my legs are typically issue-free.
I ride a road bike and have shoes with those "cleats" that snap onto my pedals, so my legs can both push down and pull up to turn them gears and work more of my legs. Cycling is about as low-impact as we can get and I've seen more than just one or two pros (not just tennis players) mention it as part of their conditioning package. Many athletes love how the bike doesn't put any additional pounding into their legs... works for me.
Problem with biking for me is that while I can just ride 52 miles a day in 4 hours, and then 40 the next in 3.2 hours, when I hit the courts, I'm pooped after 2 doubles sets.
Just different movement, more sprinting and stopping in tennis, and those cement courts don't give an inch.
most common knee problems are due to forward leaning center of gravity in feet usage. whatever you do place most weight on the heels when you do any exercises. when heels must be lifted there should be very good reason.
I have lost 25 lbs., but are there any exercise plans which would/could strengthen the knee/legs enough lessen the impact and allow me to play some tennis without all the swelling and pain? I realize that exercise is just a minimal part, that stretching and icing and other maintenance would have to occur, but at this point, it is frustrating to hear from my doc that I am SOL until I older. I have a great group of friends that I play tennis with, and would like to be able to participate, and be able to walk afterwards.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I am not an expert on this matter, but maybe speak to a qualified person about riding a bike?
Pretty low impact...
However you may find the following information from a review article useful:
Impact loads are the most likely to result in injury to articular cartilage. Having well-developed muscles decreases the loading on the cartilage and thus has a protective effect. Animal research suggests that exercise--at least when done in the form of running--is not harmful to normal joints even under high loads and over long distances. In contrast, similar exercise of an injured joint leads to arthritic change. The literature suggests that in humans, athletic activity is associated with a slightly increased risk of osteoarthritis. Athletic individuals seem to tolerate similar radiographic levels of osteoarthritis with less disability than nonathletic individuals. Joint injury is the primary factor that increases the risk of arthritis developing in athletes.
Activities that maintain flexibility, muscle strength, and coordination protect the cartilaginous surfaces and help to maintain joint function in joints that have already been injured and in which arthritic changes have developed or are developing. The forms of exercise that meet these criteria include bicycling, weightlifting (with emphasis on closed-kinetic-chain exercises), and pool exercises.
A good program to start with is an exercise bike with the seat positioned high and with resistance set to a low level. After the patient is able to spend 20 minutes on the bike, the seat may be lowered to deepen flexion, and the level of resistance may be increased. The patient may then add leg presses using a low weight and with a high number of repetitions (start with 20 repetitions at a time). Patients may progressively add weight to the leg press until lifting to their tolerance. I tell them to avoid knee extensions despite the fact that these machines are found everywhere. Reactive forces on the patellofemoral joint exceed body weight, even when light weights are used. For patients without access to exercise equipment, straight-leg raises are a good start. Wall sits are a substitute for leg presses, although it is often difficult for patients to start out with wall sits because they cannot exercise using less than their body weight. Patients should also work on a stretching program to maintain full extension of the knee.
For patients who have suffered a significant injury to the knee but who do not have arthritis, activities that include prolonged, repetitive impact (eg, distance running) are not the best choice for maintaining fitness. Other activities that the patient enjoys and that maintain physical strength and flexibility are probably acceptable if they do not cause pain. The best choices are bicycling, swimming, and weightlifting. Runners usually find this recommendation difficult to accept; many dedicated runners do not feel that any other activity makes them feel as good as running does. Sometimes a difficult decision must be made, however, and they must recognize that they exercise for many reasons and that the possibility that arthritis may develop may be offset by the cardiovascular benefit and the sense of well-being that they get from running. Doing any exercise--even one that is not especially recommended--is better than doing no exercise. If the choice were running or nothing, I would run."
- http://xnet.kp.org/permanentejournal...arthritis.html
I guess you could substitute "tennis players" for "runners" in the last paragraph.
I've been riding bikes since 1966, always owned medium level road bikes.
You DON'T need to pull upwards on the pedals when you use clip pedals. The clips only hold your feet on the pedals, they don't tell you how to peddle.
Those stationary bikes your see in high end gyms are useless toys. The seats are crap wide, the crank arms too short, the handlebars too close to the seat, the the "resistance" just means inertia.
Lame_Backhand: I'm in a similar scenario as you are. Keep in mind that strong leg muscles (particularly quads) help knees and swelling the most. Some exercises I do:
- Bike (stationary or regular) at least 3x per week. If I go for long durations (i.e. 1+ hour) I need some days for my legs to recover before playing tennis. I almost always bike for 15 minutes before tennis.
- Get some thigh weights (don't get weights that go below the knees) and do some straight leg lifts on the floor. Also, sit on the edge of a chair and write the alphabet in the air with your heel.
- Leg presses one leg at a time. Best to use a machine that lets you lay flat on your back. Never let your legs bend more than 90 degrees.
- Step up use a step and hand railing and work on very controlled step up focusing on your quads.
- Stretch stretch hams, quads, calves and if possible stretch your IT band (IT band doesnt really stretch but the attachments might).
When Im diligent, I usually do ok playing tennis 2-3 times per week.
While I can ride a road bike 40 miles without getting tired, in 3 hours...53 miles in 4 hours is my max.
And leg press on a Cybex machine 220 lbs at 70 reps... I weigh 147lbs.
I cannot run ONE step. Well, it takes at least 4 steps to get up to running steps, doesn't it?
Since a lot of activities are quad dominant, an imbalance occurs and this could be one thing that leads to unhappy knees.
Easy Answer: Swimming
I'm a big fan of unilateral and balance training especially for tennis. Single leg squat is one of my favorite. You can start out w half range of motion until you are comfortable w full squat. This exercise works on quads, hamstrings glutes, core and balance.
When you become more flexible and stronger you can add weight and combine with other exercise (d-bell shoulder press, biceps curls...etc) :)
Start with prisoner squats.
Do 5 sets of 25 or something.
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At the rec level, who wins? The soft baller with good placement or the go-for-broke big hitter?
3.5 and below and I would say the soft baller with placement wins. 4.0 and above and I think who ever is better at there game style would win. 3.5 and below and I don't think there are too many who can hit relatively big shots without making lots of errors. At the top 25% of the 4.0 level and above, you begin to see players with more pace that are still consistent.
But, a 4.5 retriever can win just as much as a 4.5 smasher. It will come down to the better player in their style.
From my experience, the most successful players at mid rec levels and above (4.0+) tend to be counterpunchers and grinders. As these are the players who hit hard enough to stay in the point, but don't lose the point by going for broke on silly shots all the time.
Trying to blast the ball for a winner early in the rally only really becomes a viable tactic around 5.0 or higher, as until this point the consistency doesn't exist when hitting with pace. At lower levels you tend to only see players blasting winners early in the rally if there is a big skill difference between the players.
In reality you want finesse and power to progress. A softballer on the ATP tour will hit with more pace than a 5.0 big hitter, and the most powerful players on tour will hit with much narrow margins from much worse positions than a recreational softballer. Players like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic can hit huge forehand winners and they can also hit thread the needle passing shots at full stretch, so both combined is clearly much better than either by itself.
I'd argue that there is no such thing as a go-for-broke player above 4.0 because players that make a habit of going for broke won't win enough at 3.5 and 4.0 to ever get bumped up to 4.5. The big-hitting, aggressive players at 4.0/4.5 will have already figured out that they need to set up their big shots and pick the right moments, give themselves some margin for error.
In higher levels, you need to be able to deal with both.
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Big 12 Bloggers: 5 Bold Predictions, Part I
UT QB Garrett Gilbert
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CFN's Big 12 Bloggers share their first five outside-the-box predictions for the 2011 football season. From just who will upset Oklahoma and why, to the premature rumors of Missouri's demise and the resurrection of Texas QB Garrett Gilbert.
Mike Vorel
: Texas QB Garrett Gilbert will silence the doubters.
Before we start, let's get one thing straight: Garrett Gilbert is no Colt McCoy.
With that said, he has the size and arm strength to thrive in both college football and at the next level. Gilbert is 6-4, 218-pounds, has a rocket of a right shoulder, and is accurate
when he has time to make the right decision
. His problem is just that: decision-making.
Gilbert shot himself in the foot, repeatedly, in 2010, usually by trying to force passes into miniscule windows, a habit that eventually led to 17 interceptions. It's true that his hand was forced by his less than mediocre receiving core (led by James Kirkendoll and Mike Davis), who often failed to get separation and struggled with drops throughout the season. The loss this offseason of fifth year senior Malcolm Williams also doesn't help matters.
Offensive coordinators Major Applewhite and Bryan Harsin (formerly of Boise State) are working to turn that poor decision-making into a thing of the past. The co-offensive gurus main goal is to put Gilbert in a situation where he can be successful and build confidence, allowing him to get the ball to his weapons in open space. The Longhorns believe that Davis is the star wide receiver the program has been searching for since Jordan Shipley left; if he can create open space in the secondary, Gilbert has all the physical tools to find him. The problem they'll have is that the sophomore Davis is the only returning receiver with any experience to speak of.
Still, an improved running game should take some of the lofty pressure off Gilbert's shoulders. Hot shot recruit Malcolm Brown will get his first crack at the Big 12 this fall; if he can manage to live up to the hype then that will make Gilbert's life noticeably easier.
Of course, that's not to say that Gilbert himself can't also run. Lost in the haze of 2010 interceptions and home losses was the junior's impressive scrambling ability. Over his last seven games, Gilbert motored for 366 yards and five touchdowns, flashing the ability to get out of the pocket also shared by his predecessor. If Texas can develop a useful option attack to take advantage of Gilbert's strength, the Longhorns could be in business.
Everything is pointing towards Garrett Gilbert having a productive bounce-back season. He has weapons in Davis and Brown. He has a few of college football's brightest minds, Applewhite and Harsin, putting him in positions where he can shine. He has the arm, legs, and frame to do the job.
When it comes down to it, there will be no excuses in 2010. Gilbert will rise, or fall. It'll be the former.
Mike Vernon
: Oklahoma State will beat Oklahoma.
On December 3rd, the Sooners will roll into T. Boone Pickens Stadium and it will be rocking.
It's rare for the Cowboys to have this good a chance to beat Oklahoma and you can be sure they'll take advantage of the opportunity. The Cowboys return most of its offensive arsenal from a unit that averaged more yards and scored more points than any other Big 12 team last year.
Offense is what makes the Cowboys so special, with quarterback Brandon Weeden leading the way. He finished first in the conference in pass efficiency and should lead the conference in most passing categories this season.
The weapons around Weeden, though, are why he'll have such a big year, including beating the Sooners.
Wide receiver Justin Blackmon is a legitimate Heisman candidate and one of Weeden's top weapons. The Cowboys will use Blackmon against the Sooners like Texas Tech did with Michael Crabtree against the Longhorns, often.
Blackmon's size, speed, and strength make him nearly impossible to stop, and for OSU to have any chance to beat Oklahoma, he's going to have to go off. The good news is, he usually does. In his last game at T. Boone Pickens stadium – and his final chance to take down the Sooners, Blackmon will have more than enough motivation.
A key for Oklahoma State all season and particularly against Oklahoma will be the play of the offensive line. Fortunately, Weeden will have time in the pocket, as the Cowboys return their entire offensive line from a unit that surrendered 10 sacks last year, a Big 12 low.
Sophomore running back Joseph Randle won't have any complaints running behind that line either; he is just another threat Oklahoma will have to worry about. After averaging 5.5 yards a carry as a frequently used backup last year, we can expect Randle will open up the passing game even further.
Now for the tricky part: stopping Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State returns six players from a defense that was quite inconsistent last year, and the Sooners may just have the second best offense in the Big 12, behind Oklahoma State. Bit of a wrench, that.
The Cowboys return six players from a defense that finished eighth in the Big 12 last year and gave up 47 points to the Sooners. But they'll know better this season, particularly after a year spent being blamed for last season's crushing six-point loss to Oklahoma.
It's time for revenge, as the Cowboys' dynamic offense will be enough for Oklahoma State to put the exclamation mark on its 2011 season by beating the Sooners at home in the last game of the season. The offense will put up big numbers and the defense will do just enough to give the Cowboys the win over their hated rival, Oklahoma.
Liz Gonzales
: OSU will take down a favored OU.
For all those in Sooner nation, I will start off by apologizing - not for the prediction, but because this season OU will lose the Big 12 Championship to Oklahoma State.
The preseason Coaches' top 25 poll has already placed OU at #1, with OK State at #8. It is sure that OU will see a BCS Bowl, say the pundits. Nothing is sure. Auburn was ranked #23 at the start of last season and by the end were a strong #1.
While that happened to set the record for longest climb ever in our BCS-dominated football era, if it teaches us anything it's that ANYTHING is possible. That particular poll also had Texas ranked #4, and we all saw how well that turned out.
Can OSU make a climb from #8 to #1…maybe. Can they beat the now #1 and take the Big 12…
. And they will.
Last year the Cowboys fell to OU in the last game of the regular season, but OSU finished 11-2 and averaged league bests of 520.2 yards of Total Offense and 44.2 points. QB Brandon Weeden became the OSU's first All-League QB since 1932. And he's back. With their hefty O-line, Weeden will have plenty of time to make some magic happen with all-star receiver Justin Blackmon. No receiver in the country adapts as well during plays to make things happen, even when double-teamed.
OSU's solid run game could be taken up a notch with the Cowboy's top incoming freshman, Herschel Sims. With the addition of ex-NFL coach Todd Monken as OSU's new offensive coordinator, and many of the pieces still in place, the offense should remain a force to be reckoned with.
But what about the defense? The defense could still be struggling, but DE Jaime Blatnick and linebacker Shaun Lewis have both been excellent and could lead the inexperienced linebackers and tackles by example. Safeties Markelle Martin and Johnny Thomas also return. The defense is definitely not the gem of the team, but with a powerhouse offense, the Cowboys can afford to roll the dice a bit in order to produce takeaways and victories.
Special teams is looking a little brighter too. Quinn Sharp has taken over as the Cowboy's kicker, doubling up as a punter as well. As long as he stays healthy, Sharp is undoubtedly a strong weapon. Last year he averaged 46.2 yards, ranking him second nationally, and led the country in touchbacks.
There's no denying that OU is the team to beat in the Big 12 (and according to the poll, in the nation). Landry Jones is a superb quarterback, and will stand behind a veteran offensive line, making him all that more dangerous. Ryan Broyles leads the the WR's unit and is clearly Landry's go-to guy. He pretty much holds the record on every Sooner receiver category.
The OU defense returns most of its starters, but this year they will run without the leadership and skills of their best player on the line, Jeremy Beal. Austin Box's death was a tragic loss as well. Travis Lewis will be back, but not until October. The Sooner defense may not be anything to write home about, it's substantial enough to keep OU in the running with its stellar offense.
It's not a stretch to suggest it may all come down to the December third showdown between these two teams, but in Stillwater, with similarly matched teams, we'll see a new, more orange Oklahoma is coming for yOU.
Josh Mosley
: Missouri will once again be near the top of the conference.
The loss of captain Elvis Fisher to a season ending knee injury is indeed devastating for Fisher and his family. However, as valuable a leader as the senior left tackle is, his absence from the field is not the end of the Missouri Tigers' football season that many are making it out to be.
Not to downplay the loss of an all-conference lineman that has started an astonishing 40 consecutive games, but the Tigers have recruited to the level that the guy behind Fisher will be good enough to keep James Franklin upright.
Missouri has made a concerted effort the last three seasons to recruit the kind of linemen that help you compete in the Big 12. Help may not come in the form of one body; indeed, it may take Missouri rotating people in at that blind side tackle spot for the season, or until they find their man.
But given the wealth of talent that head coach Gary Pinkel has brought in of late, it's likely sooner than later that Fisher's replacement will be found, and Missouri will again challenge for the top of the conference.
Nico Roesler
: Kansas State will upset Oklahoma.
Kansas State will make an enormous statement in week eight when it hosts the Oklahoma Sooners at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The Wildcats will edge out the Sooners with the help of an upstart offense, a new look defense, and a wild home crowd.
KSU has built a talented offense anchored by a committee of running backs led by John Hubert, Angelo Pease and Bryce Brown. There might not be another Daniel Thomas at Kansas State for a while, but the trio of shifty backs brings a threat to any defense in the Big 12.
At quarterback, the 6- 5, 226-pound Collin Klein will be talked about much more than people expect heading into the season – he's likely to be a top quarterback in the conference. Although Klein doesn't have much experience, he did break out against Texas last season in the game that made Kansas State bowl-eligible.
For his size, Klein showed unbelievable mobility as he tore up the Texas defense for 127 yards on the ground. His passing improved throughout the season and by all accounts took a big step forward in the 2011 spring game. So much so that his coaches are reported to believe that the sky is the limit for Klien and they have unanimously named him starter.
On defense, the Wildcats are led by Kansas native Arthur Brown – someone who teammates have compared with Von Miller. If he's not embroiled in the recent allegations involving Miami (he signed with Miami out of high school), look for Brown to be considered one of the top linebackers in the conference. If the defense can tighten up around him and shore up its ability to stop the run, the Wildcats will be set to beat the Oklahoma Sooners this fall.
Moreover, KSU will be able to build its momentum in the first seven weeks of the season in which their only two tough games are Miami and Missouri. If the Wildcats can get around Miami and challenge Missouri, they will have all the confidence necessary to take down the Sooners in Manhattan. If they do, you can be sure Oklahoma will fall out of national championship contention, and the Wildcats will have made a statement about their return to prominence in the Big 12 conference.
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Most of the Madison County high school softball teams are playing well at this point in the season, just in time for the upcoming postseason. Teams are jocking for seeding and the better record usually means a better seed and easier path through the tournament.
Jonathan Alder 19,
Fairbanks 3
5 innings
The Division II Central District tournament draw will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, and the Pioneers (15-1, 8-0) are making a strong play for the district's top seed following their 15th consecutive win, a 19-3 triumph over neighboring Fairbanks on Friday, April 25.
Coach Dave McGrew's squad strung together 22 hits as they scored runs in four of the five innings in the run-shortened game. Mady Watson and Andi Blankenship combined to allow just three runs on six hits as the pair split time inside the pitching circle.
"We're playing really good right now," the coach said. "I've said it all along I really like this team. This team has a lot of fight in it."
The squad really didn't need to fight much in it's easy win over Fairbanks on Friday, but there are some tough teams on the horizon that will surely test the Pioneers.
The most important at this time is North Union which sits in second place in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division a game back of Alder. North Union's only league loss was to the Pioneers. The two play each other at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2 at Alder.
"We want to take care of business ourselves," McGrew said. "With us not being in a league. We haven't hung a banner in softball in 13-14 years."
McGrew said his players have remained focus despite the fact they haven't lost a game since a 7-6 season opener against Bishop Hartley.
"I knew we were going to be a good team but we've really come along," he said. "As a coaching staff we're focusing on the next game and the girls have done a good job of staying humble."
West Jefferson 20,
Wo. Christian 0
5 innings
When they met the first time, the West Jefferson softball team struggled to put away Worthington Christian. The Roughriders eventually strung enough hits together late to pick up a sloppy 10-7 victory.
When the two squads met on Friday, April 25, at West Jefferson the Roughriders (12-3, 7-0 in MSL Ohio) wasted absolutely no time in putting away the Warriors, hitting what is believed to be a state record for home runs in an inning, a total of six in a 20-0 shutout.
The home run barrage left coach Jim Stevens nearly speechless.
"Wow is about all I can say," the coach said. "In all my years of coaching I've never seen a first inning play out the way this one did. It was just crazy."
The OHSAA state record for home runs in a game is eight, but there is no category in the state record book for home runs in an inning by a team. There was one state record tied and it was by the Roughriders Kennedy Campbell who tied a state record for home runs in an inning with two.
Campbell hit a solo shot and later in the inning blasted a three-run homer.
Taylor Bowman and Madison Gatley hit back-to-back home runs to lead off the game. It was the second time this season they've accomplished that feat. Emily Stevenson hit a two-run blast a couple batters later. Kennedy then hit her first and then Emma Fisher smacked a three-run shot. Kennedy's second capped the long-ball barrage.
"I've never seen anything like that," the coach said. "The girls played phenomenal ball, we hit the ball hard all the way through the lineup. When we didn't hit home runs we were hitting doubles and triples and solid shots.
"I was proud of the way we hit the ball. It was a great win for us, another league win. It might wake people up to how well we're hitting the ball. It was contagious, these were deep, deep shots. It wasn't because the wind was blowing out or anything like that. These were legit home runs."
Franklin Heights 4,
London 1
6 innings
The Red Raiders (9-7) stepped out of league play on Saturday, April 26, and split a pair of games.
The squad came up short against the Falcons allowing a three-run fifth inning which broke a 1-1 game wide open.
Lauren Miller suffered the loss, Aliyah Hiram had a pare of hits and Alli Farley hit a solo home run for the team's only run.
London 15,
Briggs 5
Runs were not an issue in the convincing win over the Bruins.
London recorded 11 hits and were led by Talia Frye, who had a double, triple and batted in four runs. Farley hit another home run, added a single and picked up two RBI. Hiram again had two hits with a single and a triple. Shelby Long had two singles and a pair of RBI.
Chris Miles can be reached at (740) 852-1616, ext. 18 or via Twitter @MadpressSports.


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NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifting got into another dope controversy on Thursday with Punjab lifter Harpreet Singh (85 kg) being named as the latest dope offender.
Harpreet, now training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune for the Commonwealth Youth Games, has returned positive for nandrolone in a test conducted by the Sports Authority of India, a PTI report said.
The Indian Weightlifting Federation, however, said it would take appropriate action after getting a written communication in this regard.
"We have not received any letter as yet.
"After getting the letter and knowing the details, we will take action based on the process in place," IWF General Secretary B.R. Gulati said.
"We will see whether the offence invites a ban.
"The guilty will be punished and it does not matter whether the athlete is caught at international or domestic level," he said. — Sports Reporter


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Yes it's finaly here: Lord of the rings War in the north! Let me give you an insight on my history with this game; I preordered this game for a year in advance, the americain release date made me jealous because I had to wait an extra 23 days for it, when I looked at the reviews I was having serious doubts... Finaly 23rd of November arrived and upon placing the game in the disc tray one thought set into my mind: THIS IS S**T! it was the biggest disapointment since Dead island. The combat was so bad I didn't play the game till March the 16th. However when I started advancing some levels and getting some more skills I was hooked. Fish on the line hooked. Captain hook hooked. Having the time of my life hooked.
Story- Ok, if you have seen the films or read the books you will pick up the formulae straight off. A selection of heroes of different races and backgrounds do battle with sauron's evil minions.Despite the repetition of the Lord of the rings franchise it's still quite a cool senario. If you have read the lord of the rings books you will hopefully remeber Gandalf saying that Sauron would've won the war in the north and achived victory, if a handful of heroes had not stood in his way. During your quest you'll notice that you go from goblin genocide to scarcely surviving the attacks of Saruman's Uruk Hai, so the degree of difficulty raises drasticly over the course of the adventure.
Gameplay- The overall gameplay of the game strongly encompasses loot and hacking and slashing. Most of the game is actually slaying multitudes of bad guys and to it's strength it is immensly satisfying to attain a cool ability and use it for the first time. Having said that; those amazing skills take time to get a hold of, and when you first start out the combat is a sincere grind cosidering you can only make use of 3 types of attack and none of them seem to have any visable effect on the person you're attacking. Considering the massive focus on multiplayer I suggest not picking this game up unless you have a few friends to play with. Also you may want to take into account that this game is very linear and has its heart set on combat and gore, so this game is actually more of a hack and slash than a expansive RPG experience.
Graphics- Where the graphics are concerened there is only one thing coming into mind BLOOD. There is bucket loads of the stuff. Hit a goblin and blood start splashing everywhere, same applies to anything else that gets hit with a weapon. This is definitely a more gritty take on the classic world of middle earth and in honesty it is a completely welcome decision that took me by surprise a little bit.
If this game had a tad bit more polish and more replay value or downloadable content it would achive a higher score. But as it is, its definately a worthy entry to the lord of the rings franchise.
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Voting as begun to the crucial Inner Manipur constituency. This constituency covers the valley areas of the trouble torn state, including state capital Imphal.
There are eight candidates in the fray including the sitting Congress MP Th Meinya, former Manipur University Professor R K Ranjan of BJP, former Manipur Rifles commandant S Manaobi of Trinamool Congress, senior CPI leader M Nara and the lone woman candidate Oinam Indira who is contesting as independent.
The Inner Manipur seat had been with Ruling Congress for past 10 years. Today an electorate of 826,755, will decide Congress's fate in this Congress stronghold which off late have been witnessing air of anti-incumbency.
A major rebel outfit -Manipur Maoist Party – has given the cal to boycott polls thus elaborate security arrangement have been made - altogether 11,713 security personnel including central paramilitary forces would be keeping a very strict vigil today.
Manipur and particularly the Inner seat has seen a multi-cornered campaign this time, something new to Manipur's political history. Once left in oblivion, this elections are a welcome change for Manipur in many ways.
Most of the national parties are looking towards Manipur, where the Congress had ruled the roost all this while – the Okram Ibobi Singh government has been in power for 12 years and both the lok sabha seats are with Congress.
It was in the 2012 Assembly polls in the state that BJP and Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress chose to fight the Congress. Congress had won the 2012 assembly poll convincingly winning 42 out of the 60 seats.
Trinamool Congress had then sprung surprise by winning seven seats and the Naga Peoples' Front (NPF) registered victories in four seats of the hill areas of the state.
Eighteen candidates are in the fray for the Lok Sabha elections in two constituencies of Manipur, records of sorts in the state. The first phase polling for the other seat –Outer Manipur took place on April 9.
In the Inner seat where the Meiteies are majority, Sitting MP Th Meinya of Congress will have to not only fight anti-incumbency but the likes of RK Ranjan from BJP, M Nara of CPI , many say a change is on the cards even in Manipur.
Whether a third front works out nationally, there is the strange third front comprising of several smaller in Manipur shaping up. They are all desperate, leaving no stone unturned to make their presence known even compromising on the traditional ideologies and norms of the respective parties.
It is highly unusual to see the CPI and NCP or even Trinamool Congress working closely together to put up an opposition combine against Congress and BJP candidates. This has exactly happened in Manipur.
Political parties that were unheard of have suddenly cropped up like Jai Mahabharat Party and All India Democratic Front. Even the Aam Admi Party (AAP) is contesting, and it might cut away a chunk of Congress' urban votes.
The voters have enjoyed high voltage campaigning the national political parties , the rat race between Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi to campaign in the state and score Political brownies.


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Although Tamil Nadu is one of the most urbanized states of India, more than half the population in the early 21st century continued to live in rural areas. The Chennai metropolitan region, covering the industrial areas, townships, and villages surrounding Chennai city, has the largest population. Other important urban agglomerations include Coimbatore in western Tamil Nadu, Madurai in the south-central region, and Tiruchchirappalli in the central part of the state.
Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
Agriculture is the mainstay of life for about half the working population of Tamil Nadu. Since very early times, Tamil farmers have skillfully conserved scarce rainwater in small and large irrigation reservoirs, or "tanks." Government canals, tube wells, and ordinary wells also form part of the irrigation system. Because several of the river valley projects depend for water on rain brought by the erratic northeast monsoon, the government also taps subsoil water sources.
Agricultural practices have shown radical improvement since the mid-20th century through multiple cropping, the use of stronger and more productive strains of staple crops, and the application of chemical fertilizers; since the late 1960s the state has been self-sufficient in the production of food grains. The principal crops for domestic consumption are rice, millet, and other cereals, as well as peanuts (groundnuts) and pulses (such as chickpeas); sugarcane, cotton, cashews, and chilies are important cash crops. Many farmers in Tamil Nadu also raise livestock, primarily cows (especially for the dairy industry), poultry, goats, and sheep.
Tamil Nadu is one of India's top fish producers, with most of the yield coming from marine operations, although there also are many inland fisheries. In addition, the state has an active forestry sector, with pulpwood, babul (a type of acacia that yields valuable tannin), firewood, bamboo, and teak among the primary products. Rubber, grown largely in plantations, is important as well.
Resources and power
The major minerals mined in Tamil Nadu are limestone, bauxite, gypsum, lignite (brown coal), magnesite, and iron ore. The opencast lignite mine at Neyveli, in the north-central part of the state, is among the largest in India, and its products are used to fuel a thermal-power plant that provides much of the state's electricity. The bulk of Tamil Nadu's energy comes from thermal stations, but hydroelectric plants—especially along the Kaveri River and its tributaries—provide an important secondary source of energy. The state also is a leader in wind-power generation.
Tamil Nadu is one of the most industrialized of the Indian states, and the manufacturing sector accounts for more than one-third of the state's gross product. Production of heavy vehicles—such as automobiles, agricultural equipment, military vehicles, and railway cars—is among the state's major industries; the railway-coach factory at Perambur (near Chennai) is one of the largest in Asia. There is an oil refinery and petrochemical plant in Chennai. Other prominent manufacturing activities include textile milling, food processing, and the production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronic parts and equipment. Tamil Nadu also is rich in handicrafts, most notably brass, bronze, and copper ware, leather work, handloomed silk, kalamkari (hand-painted fabric, using natural dyes), and articles fashioned from carved wood, palm leaf, and cane.
The services sector has grown especially rapidly since the late 20th century, and by the early 21st century it had become the largest contributor to Tamil Nadu's economy. Expansion of the information-technology industry has been a priority of the state's economic development policies. Tourism also has been an area of emphasis, with ongoing improvements in infrastructure, accommodations, restaurants, and cultural and recreational attractions.
The transport system of the southern Indian states converges on Chennai. A well-developed road network makes express bus service available to all major towns and places of interest. Many railways also run through the state.
Two of India's major seaports are located in Tamil Nadu—in the north at Chennai and in the south at Tuticorin. The international airport at Meenambakkam, near Chennai, is one of the largest airports in India. Domestic flights are available from a number of other cities, including Madurai, Coimbatore, and Tuticorin; the airport at Tiruchchirappalli offers domestic and limited international service.
Government and society
Constitutional framework
The structure of the government of Tamil Nadu, like that of most other states of India, is determined by the national constitution of 1950. The head of state is the governor, who is appointed by the president of India. The governor is aided and advised by the Council of Ministers, which is led by a chief minister and is responsible to the elected unicameral Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). Most of the ministries are housed in the 17th-century Fort St. George in Chennai. The state's judiciary is headed by the High Court in Chennai (Madras High Court), which has original jurisdiction for the city and appellate jurisdiction for the state; the High Court also may hear original cases of an extraordinary nature from other parts of Tamil Nadu. A bench of the High Court is located in Madurai. Lower courts include district and sessions courts, magistrates' courts, and munsifs' (subordinate judicial officers') courts.
The state is divided into more than two dozen administrative districts, each administered by a district collector. Lower administrative and revenue units are called talukas, firkas, and villages. Panchayats (village councils) are responsible for local self-government and rural development.


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On Monday's show we led off talking the best and worst storylines for Super Week. Also, what is the BEST football game you've ever attended?
We also talked about the "whale" who was in Sacramento on Monday and discussed Alex Smith's future in the NFL.
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Roger D. Fisher (1922-2012)
The Getting to Yes co-author was crucial to Camp David accords
Despite my best efforts to prove otherwise, Professor Roger Fisher–who died at 90 on Saturday in New Hampshire–was not a Jew. Otherwise, the famous book he co-authored, Getting to Yes, might have been called Getting to Maybe or perhaps Getting to Nu?.
At The Scroll we forgive him this because Fisher, as a professional crisis defuser, played an instrumental role in the Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, which we all hope will continue to endure.
In 1979, Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance went to Professor Fisher's house on Martha's Vineyard before the meeting at Camp David that would lead to a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. Professor Fisher suggested to Mr. Vance the "single negotiating text" method that was used to bring the parties together, said Bruce M. Patton, who wrote "Getting to Yes" with Professor Fisher and worked on many diplomatic projects with him. The strategy involved having President Jimmy Carter alone be responsible for writing solutions and letting the other leaders shape the treaty through a back-and-forth critiquing process.
In addition to this triumph, Fisher helped to end South African apartheid, worked on the Iran hostage crisis, was called from the bullpen to help with the civil war in El Salvador, and helped bring the summit between Reagan and Gorbachev to fruition. As his son explains:
"Most of the time he was not invited. He would invite himself," Elliott Fisher said. "Our sense growing up was that he would read the newspaper and think, 'Oh, shoot, there is something to fix.' "
Roger D. Fisher, expert in 'Getting to Yes', dies at 90. [NYT]
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Elton John - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)" (Universal Music)
March 25, 2014 – First of all Happy Birthday Elton John! He's 67 today!
As a kid Elton John introduced me to buying LP's. His 'Madman Across the Water' was the very first album in my collection, my first foray into real music. 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was my second and like one of those great books that kicks you in the teeth and literally expands your mind 'Goodbye' was like a shot of sonic heroin. Everything I knew about music up to that point, which honestly wasn't much, was blown away. Feeling totally hypnotized I even played hooky for three days just to swallow it up and rightly so – It changed my direction in music.
That was 40 years ago! Elton's not the only one getting old. This special anniversary album comes in many different versions, all remastered, including just the CD, HD pure audio, Yellow-vinyl LP's and the super deluxe version which we are reviewing.
Elton described 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' as his White Album, I get that and like the Beatles project it's horseshit all over the road in different directions. Elton plays with Glam, Country, Blues, Jazz Rock and of course Pop, but in the end, it all still works via this sense of overwhelming nostalgia on so many of the tracks.
It was released on October 3rd 1973. Richard Nixon was still President but not for long, we were knee-deep in Watergate after all. The Exorcist and The Sting were about to be released and the #1 show on TV was Archie Bunker's 'All in the Family.' Another big album that year was Elton's own "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only a Piano Player" released in January so the iron was hot.
The plan was to record 'Goodbye' at Dynamic Studios in Jamaica where the Stones had done "Goats Head Soup" just a few months before, but when Elton and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin got there with band in-tow everything was a mess. The studio was on strike and surrounded by barbed wire and guards. Elton and the boys had to cross picket lines to get anything done. After recording an awful version of 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' everyone packed their pots-and-pans and moved back to where they'd recorded the last two Elton albums Le Chateau d'Hérouville in northern France.
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REVIEW - ELTON JOHN – THE DIVING BOARD 4 1/2 out of 5 stars - Mercury/Capitol
September 24, 2013 – We are always screwed by our past. After all the past is the new future, so make nice with it. Elton John's ghosts haunted him for years until 1990 when he courageously stopped in his tracks, turned around and said, "Boo" to the demons that were closing in on him. Sure, it can be argued that his best music was created during his crazy years of swimming in white powder but I've always preferred to think those demons, not the drugs, served a purpose in the seventies and eighties. All the angst and worry made Elton work harder. He just medicated to stay on the bus. Does his history still bother him? I don't think so but it sure haunts his fans. I've reviewed a dozen EJ albums and never once have I not compared his new stuff to that block of classic albums from the 70's. It's hard not to, but is it fair? Seriously, I can't do most of the things I did in the seventies but I am a deeper dude and so is Elton and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. A wise man doesn't try to recreate the past it's just not on his dance card. The subtle message behind 'The Diving Board' is "I sing 'Bennie and the Jets' every night why would I want to record it again?" Elton John is my biggest musical idol and no one even comes close. The first album I ever bought was 'Madman Across the Water' but it was all downhill from there because it remains my favorite album of all time. I often fantasize about the dude who sold me the record saying, "Enjoy this one kid cause you'll never hear anything better." Albums are like children, however, you love them all but differently. My second was 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' and off I went with Elton and Bernie to a new direction. Every album since has done the same including 'The Diving Board.'
Some of my colleagues have proclaimed this new album weaker than it's predecessor 'The Union' (with Leon Russell) – it is not. They are very similar at least in melody and of course with T Bone Burnett doing both projects that's bound to trickle down. 'The Diving Board' is just more Elton and not because it's a solo album but like the title states it's just him out there mostly. His backup band is reminiscent of his old days with Nigel Olsson on drums and the late great bassist Dee Murray but instead Raphael Saadiq handles bass with Doyle Bramhall II on guitar. Both keyboardist Keefus Ciancia and drummer Jay Bellerose also appeared on the 'Union' CD.
On first listen, for everything since 1992's 'The One,' I've never really loved any of his albums. All the songs sounded similar because Elton's voice has become so distinctive, his sense of melody seemed to come from an entirely new tickle-trunk and there was a more folksy-non pop element to what he was doing. Interestingly, Elton says he was inspired by Bob Dylan's 2006 album 'Modern Times' when he recorded 'The Diving Board.' That I fully understand. On second listen however I quickly realized, as I always do how important his music is, especially now. Though Bernie's lyrics can be serious and melancholy their match still makes as much sense now as it did in the seventies .They still write incredible strong material. By third listen, I'm totally hooked!
This, his 30th studio album, starts off with an unlikely opener 'Oceans Away.' It's a reminder that this ain't no happy-snappy album. It's a war song about veterans and their fallen friends. It made me wonder about this peculiar track listing. Why open with this sad introspective tune? It's as if Elton was sending out a message, "This is me now, I'm diggin' deep here...no frills anymore." It's just Elton and his piano and I've been humming this damn song ever since I first heard it. The piano man has done that to me for years.
'Oscar Wilde Gets Out' the first track written for the project, features a bridge at the end of the song that could have been plucked right out of the 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' album. He may have changed his direction but Elton is still the same guy who created all those early treasures. He's just got a few more tricks up his sleeve.
It's all honky-tonk and Americana-Gospel on 'A Town Called Jubilee' and 'Take This Dirty Water' a familiar love for Elton and Bernie. Two Brits with an unquenchable thirst for their adoptive home.
Elton calls 'My Quicksand' his Nina Simone moment of the project. A quiet, jazzy song about making mistakes.
'Home Again,' the longest song on the CD and the first single was dedicated to Liberace at the Emmy's on Sunday night. Like the opening track it features a simple yet gorgeous piano intro. Elton says his priorities have changed concerning his heavy touring and this song explores that longing for home.
I've heard the comparison to early EJ classics like 'Tumbleweed Connection' and 'Madman Across the Water' but nothing could be further from the truth. The songs on 'The Diving Board' are not nearly as commercial as his early years. Even Elton says, "It's a record by a 66-year-old man, not by a 26-year-old guy who made 'Rocket Man'." 'The Diving Board' still goes back to his roots, however, just from a different angle.
There hasn't been a solo Elton John album in seven years so this one had to be good! Not surprising though listening to 'The Diving Board' was like reconnecting with an old friend who I forgot about but we all have connections that pick up right where they left off. I'm happy to say my old musician mentor is still teaching me much. He may not be as loud as before but he's a better man.
It's important to note that one of Elton John's original drummers Roger Pope died on September 17. He was 66. Pope served as the main drummer on Elton's first album 'Empty Sky.' He also shared drumming with Elton's signature drummer Nigel Olsson on "Tumbleweed Connection.' Pope returned in 1975 to record two final albums with his boss, "Rock of the Westies' and 'Blue Moves.' He was one of the great ones! - by John Beaudin
Alexa Ray Joel Records 'Just The Way You Are' For The Gap's 'Back To Blue' Campaign
Sept 17, 2013 - Alexa Ray Joel has recorded a version of her father's classic song, "Just The Way You Are," as part of the Gap's "Back to Blue" campaign, which is focused on the idea of getting back to what matters most—our truest selves. The Gap campaign features contemporary artists who are recording songs made famous years ago by their parents. These raw, intimate renditions are modern takes on classic pieces and provide a rare glimpse into the soul and journey of each artist.
Directed by Danny Clinch, who is well-known for bringing out the best in musicians, the films are shot in a single, unedited take. Alexa Ray Joel selected "Just The Way You Are" and her piano/vocal rendition was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York. Personal touches like Alexa wearing her father's ring and playing on the exact same type of keyboard used to record the original version, add to the honesty of the film and showcase how going back to your roots helps define who you are.
Billy's original version of "Just the Way You Are" won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1979. Alexa Ray's version of "Just the Way You Are" is available for download now exclusively at iTunes. CHECK OUT BILLY JOELS SITE
When my mom told me Elvis was dead in 1977 It really didn't phase me. I was 17, at the time, I loved Zeppelin, Elton John and Pink Floyd - I couldn't relate to a big man in a bedazzled karate Gi singing songs that my parents once rocked too.......but then you get older, ones musical palette expands. You want to know who inspired your own music heroes and it's hard not to tip your hat to ELVIS. Today is the anniversary of his death. - John Beaudin
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