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, woman, no need to go ballistic over a simple discussion regarding Marat Safin, really!!!
It's just my personal belief, definitely not intended as "bait" to anyone! Do remember that I personally share his opinion (ok, the Party's opinion!) in the Pussy Riot issue, having stated it on this forum previously to his stating his own.
A) Maybe as English is not my mother tongue, I did not make myself clear. When I said that people refuted his political views on terms of dumbness, I did not mean that you, guys, are dumb, but that you take him for one because you seem to consider that his doings/sayings are silly and due to his lack of understanding the way things really are.
Moreover, if you don't count him for a complete idiot, than he must be a rotten bastard, having adhered to the party politics in order to pursue his own obscure and lowly interest, which I also find a bit simplest.
In this regard, I'd like to add that I personally believe that he did not go into politics because he was an ardent patriot who thought that the cure to all pests of Russia is building more tennis facilities, but in order to serve his interests. But to me, that does not automatically make his a bastard and I do not think I have lax moral standards.
And let us remember that, prior to his political career, he openly associated with dubious, if not criminal, figures like Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov.
So he's no tear drop clean ingénue and we knew it even back in his poster boy days.
B) People in different positions see things differently, it's axiomatic, really!
You, guys, seem like human rights/feminist enthusiasts, but were you a member of a ferociously criticized ruling party of a country towards which most of the world has bad feelings (because of course the Russian are ultimately going to invade us all, there's no shore too far!) maybe you would see an event like the Pussy Riot case as a semi-anarchist agitation circus which serves just too well Western anti-Russian propaganda and that could equally became a problematic precedent in a multi-ethnic socially and politically troubled country like Russia.
And therefore see as justified a more severe punishment then just a fine or community work or whatever because the same case in another country would bear a whole different meaning to the society/world, but they're in Russia, so it's very much different and based on a reasoning like this it's not unbelievable that he will see things differently.
C) & D) The place is crowded with fine humorists, what can I say…
I also don't see why are you so mortified by my saying that his looks are the main reason people follow him and come in here and whatever!
Really, let's be honest, let's reread the comments in here, it's mainly the fact that he's a very, very good looking man that we cherish and support him so much! Not his defunct tennis, not his outlook on life, not even his humorous persona (Tursunov was always much more hilarious, right, Greeneyes? Or maybe I'm wrong ).
The looks, let's just admit it and get over it, it's not the end of the world!
And please don't feel insulted where it's not the case, I'll say it first: the main reason I like Marat Safin is because I find him bloody attractive. Period! I also find him pretty smart and I like whatever seems to be his life philosophy based on his interviews, but honestly I firstly paid him attention because of his looks.
Finally, do I believe that Marat Safin would consider me his equal?
I'm sure (as much as you can be based on interviews, well) that he would. I can't really start justifying this sentence, so take it like that: I'd bet my underwear that he would! I've seen just too many men like him not to be pretty sure about what I say.
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Why isn't this year's home schedule filled with marquee opponents like last year's was?
We have received some feedback that the 2014 home schedule isn't as compelling as 2013's. Stanford enjoyed a phenomenal home schedule which included five nationally-ranked opponents in addition to in-state rivals Cal and San Jose State. As football programs ebb and flow around the country, schedules like that simply don't occur very often and are impossible to forecast when conferences compile schedules.
Implications of the Pac-12 schedule provides even-year home schedules that largely include these same opponents – the only variation being that we play Arizona State/ Utah and Arizona/Colorado on two-year rotational schedules. As such, our season ticket holders understand that this year's Pac-12 home schedule including USC, Washington State, Oregon State is the same as it was in 2012 – with the only change being Utah instead of Arizona. Equally, the 2015 home schedule will again see annual visits from Cal, Oregon, UCLA and Washington in addition to Colorado (in place of 2013 opponent Arizona State.)
It is important to note that the overall scheduling agreement is favorable for Stanford. Despite many factors, the Pac-12 schedule is designed with an accommodation that allows us to play USC, UCLA (in the Pac-12 South) every year, as well as Notre Dame.
What are the highlights of the 2014 schedule?
While it remains early to forecast all programs in 2014, the 2014 schedule offers many highlights:
Sept. 17, 2005. That is an uncomfortable date for Cardinal fans. It marks the last time Stanford played UC Davis with the Aggies emerging from Stanford Stadium with a 20-17 victory. The revenge factor looms large here for Cardinal fans and the Aggie program has picked off other victories along the way. UC Davis defeated David Shaw's San Diego program in 2006 and also upset San Jose State in 2010.
An Army game should not be missed. Any game involving the Cadets offers pageantry and national pride. With the team's unique style of play which results in perennial national rushing titles, Stanford's young defense will have its hands full. Army also made an impressive coaching hire this offseason, hiring Jeff Monken to lean the program. Monken comes to West Point after leading football-happy Georgia Southern, a program that excelled under his triple-option teachings. Last season Monken's GSU Eagles pulled off a convincing 26-20 victory at Florida in "The Swamp" by running for 429 yards.
USC's new head coach is none other than Steve Sarkisian and this matchup has been among the premier games to watch on the national scene ever since Stanford's dramatic victory over the then-No. 1 Trojans in 2007.
Washington State offers the pass-happy teachings of offensive guru Mike Leach – whose beliefs are demonstrated by the Cougars attempting (756) and completing (470) more passes than any other program in 2013.
Oregon State offers a compelling matchup for the Cardinal. Stanford needed a goal line stand to survive the Beavers last year in Corvallis, Ore. Stanford's victory put OSU into a freefall but, after coming within a point of knocking off Oregon (36-35 loss), the team ended its season on a high note by blasting Boise State in the Hawaii Bowl. Additionally, the Beavers finished third nationally in passing offense – one slot ahead of Washington State.
Utah will mark Stanford's final regular season home game and revenge also plays a factor in this game as the Utes played arguably their best game in a 27-21 upset of Stanford last year. The Utes were incredibly tough in the Pac-12, which was, by far, the nation's toughest conference in 2013. In addition to a victory over a very good BYU team, Utah lost games by one score against South Division powers UCLA and Arizona State.
Why is Stanford playing three home games before students return to campus for fall classes?
We agree that the 2014 schedule is unfortunate for student attendance. We remain extraordinarily committed to the student experience at sports events. We provide free admission to all students for all home events, and offer heavily subsidized access to bowl games and other postseason events.
Even during last year's Thanksgiving Day weekend game against Notre Dame, we saw impressive attendance from students. Students who are able to attend any or all of our first three home games will have a positive impact on Stadium atmosphere.
It is important to note that scheduling on a conference level is a complex undertaking with many factors, which are addressed below.
Why are we playing two Friday night games with the possibility of a third, should we be fortunate enough to play in the Pac-12 Football Championship Game?
The football schedule is established by the Pac-12 Conference and is the result of many factors such as homecomings, required non-Saturday games and bye weeks.
Why do we have a bye in the middle of September and another at the beginning of November?
As noted earlier, the football schedule is established by the Pac-12 Conference. The bye schedule for 2014 is much more favorable to Stanford than it was in 2013. Last year, we didn't have a true bye week with the team starting a week later than most schools while also hosting a rare Thursday night game.
Why aren't kickoff times made available when the schedule is announced? Will night games be played again in 2014? Why does television seem so important to schools in the scheduling process?
The topic of game times are carefully considered by schools and conference offices. While some kickoff times are known by the summer months, many games are subject to selection in a window of six-to-12 days before kickoff. The current schedule reflects the new reality in college football and is in alignment with what our other peer conferences are doing. These selections by television networks are not a new fad. For the last 20+ years, we have been doing picks for some of our games. However we acknowledge that it is getting more attention now because most games are subject to a pick.
We must remember that on any given week the Pac-12 Conference has upwards of 12 football games, all of which are televised. The real challenge for the conference is slotting those games into a single day with an occasional Thursday or Friday night. Because of this, it is important to be mindful that night games are a reality on both coasts.
In 2013 our football team played 14 games, of which we had 12 different start times. We had four games beginning at 7 p.m. or later, four games beginning at 2 p.m. or earlier and the remaining six games being played between 3-6 p.m.
Every kickoff time has real, positive and negative, ramifications on segments of our fan base as well as our student-athletes, staff and the broader university community – both in the delicate balance between fans in the seats and eyes on the screens. From young families to those participating in youth sports and artistic endeavors, and for alumni young and old to fans driving in from several hours away, each segment has passionate views on "proper" kickoff times. We must juggle those issues along with schedules for our 35 other sports and within the context of our conference's master TV schedules.
How is pricing determined for season tickets?
Prices for Stanford football season tickets offer exceptional value in terms of both the on-field and atmospheric product as well as in the Bay Area event market.
Pricing is reviewed annually with input from numerous areas. Pricing in 2014 is unchanged for five of the eight pricing tiers with modest increases to some sideline sections as well as the popular Family Plan. This season a family of four (2 adults/2 youth) can attend Stanford games at an average price of $16.50 per person per game.
Prices reflect the exceptionally strong demand for tickets with all pricing tiers selling out last season for our two-time defending Pac-12 Conference champions. The stand-alone value for season ticket holders is bolstered by obtaining priority access to highly sought-after postseason games as well as regular season road games.


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Halloween, like any holiday, is both an historical artifact, and a living, breathing thing. In one form or another, it has spread to many of the nations of the world, often carrying traces of its country (or countries) of origin while also absorbing beliefs and traditions of the adopting culture. The familiar, candy-fueled incarnation best known in North America dates back to the early twentieth century.
By the 1920s, the Christian holiday, first in a three-day period called Hallowmas, broadly focused on honoring the dead, had become a night of senseless destruction in the United States particularly. Various groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, put out a coordinated campaign pushing for a safer celebration of the night. By the late 1930s, the focus had switched from a night of vandalism to a night of "ritual begging" for treats. However, even today, the entreatments of young revelers suggest a mild threat: give us a treat, or we'll play a trick.
Of the three days of Hallowmas, it's the first night – All Hallow's Eve in its unabbreviated version — which has the clearest pre-Christian connections, apparently borrowing many aspects from a Gaelic festival called Samhain: for example, the belief that the division between the world of the living and dead is weaker on this night. The evening is still celebrated as Samhain or its local equivalent in Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man and parts of England.
The idea of dressing up as a demon or ghost to avoid the attention of the real demons and ghosts, "guising," thus has a long history in these Samhain celebrating regions, though a diluted version of the practice did later spread to North America, first in Canada, at least as early as 1911, and later, as mentioned, to the United States. However, though we didn't invet these traditions, the celebration is by far bigger on this side of the Atlantic.
In Mexico, too, ancient indigenous traditions have merged with later Christian beliefs. The Day of the Dead has a pedigree dating back thousands of years, predating the Gaelic Samhain. Inherited from the Aztecs, the modern holiday is a merger of the original traditions with pieces of Hallowmas brought by Spanish Catholics. Unlike the largely secularized American Halloween, the Mexican holiday is primarily focused on the latter two days of Hallowmas instead of All Hallow's Eve, and is more focused on solemnity and less on feasting.
During the Day of the Dead (actually two days, one for dead infants, and one for dead adults), celebrants visit gravesites, bringing food and gifts. It's a day of remembrance, very much of a piece with the traditions of Hallowmas as originally practiced.
Throughout the rest of Latin America, the American version of Halloween has proved enormously popular. One notable exception is Brazil, which celebrates Mexico's Day of the Dead but largely ignores Halloween.
As part of the wholesale export of American culture, Halloween has also proved popular (along with other holidays like Valentine's Day and Christmas) in some Asian countries, including Japan and Hong Kong, China. The American incarnation has also started to replace a more traditional version of the holiday in the Phillipines, a former Spanish colony with a high Catholic population.
I've witnessed the migration of Western holidays ever outward firsthand. In 2007 and 2008, I was living on Mainland China in a smallish city of two million. At the time, American Christmas celebrations had just begun penetrating outside of Beijing. One December, the nearby mall in my part of the city had their first tentative decorations, and 12 months later, they had graduated to full-blown hall-decking and a massive tree.
Halloween, however, hasn't much caught on in the greater part of China, nor in Singapore (which also has a high ethnic Chinese population). Instead they celebrate the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts, earlier in the summer. Set for the 15th day of the seventh month, the deceased are expected to visit the living, and elaborate feasts are prepared for their benefit. While places are set for the visiting dead, the living are also allowed to dig in.
Similar traditions are observed on the same date in Japan and Korea. The calendrical disparity of the Hungry Ghost festival and Halloween seems to be too great to allow for a merging of the traditions, but the spirit, if you'll excuse the pun, is still there, whichever tradition is chosen.
So how will you spend your Halloween?
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I love halloween so much
Surprisingly, nothing very much happened here this year. The tradition of going from door to door begging for sweets has become outdated. It is no longer considered safe by most parents to allow your child to accept sweeties off strangers; especially since 364 days of the year parents are discouraging children to trust any body at all. Behind every tree and bush lurks a paedophile, pervert or murderer.
Halloween (or the feast of All Hallows Eve) shows at best a mistrust of God and of the redeeming power of the blood of Jesus (who by His death and passion achieved victory over the forces of darkness and evil); at worst it almost shows an honouring of Satan if we choose to dress ourselves (or our innocent children) as evil spirits, witches, etc.
Even real-live witches today,if they repent & turn to the Lord, are not beyond His saving grace.
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Rio Gallery (300 S. Rio Grande St., 801-533-3582) — "Life by Passion," through Jan. 6.
Salt Lake Art Center* (20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201) — "Doublespeak," by contemporary female artists, through Jan. 7. "Final Light: V. Douglas Snow in Retrospect." The show is part of a co-located exhibit that is also on display at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, through Jan. 8. Also, "Noir," by Mirko Martin, through Jan. 21.
Salt Lake Main Library (210 E. 400 South, 801-524-8200) — "Related," by Marius E. Wolf and Linnie Brown, through Jan. 20.
Sprague Library (2131 S. 1100 East, 801-594-8640) — "Chaos Creates Form: Winter," by Kirk Marshall, through Jan. 27.
Sweet Library (455 North F St., 801-594-8651) — "Princess Religion," by Emily Fox, through Jan. 7.
Twiggs & Moore Gallery (797 E. 6400 South, 801-747-3520) — Art by James C. Christensen and Greg Olsen.
Utah Artist Hands (61 W. 100 South, 801-355-0206) — "Wintertide."
Utah Arts Festival Gallery (230 S. 500 West, 801-322-2428) — Holiday Group Show.
Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 W. 3100 South, 801-965-5100) — "Trees of Diversity," through Dec. 27.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (University of Utah, South Campus Drive, 801-581-7332) — "Final Light: V. Douglas Snow in Retrospect." The show is part of a co-located exhibit that is also on display at the Salt Lake Art Center, through Jan. 8. "Color," by various artists, through Jan. 8. "Too Close," by David Burnett, through Jan. 29. "salt 4: Xaviera Simmons," through Feb. 27.
Williams Fine Art (200 E. South Temple, 801-534-0331) — Art by Dave Hall and John Collins, through Dec. 22.
Bountiful/Davis Art Center (745 S. Main, Bountiful, 801-292-0367) — Holiday Show and Sale, through Dec. 23.
Brigham City Museum-Gallery (24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, 435-723-6769) — "Going Places," through Jan. 7.
Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures (700 N. 100 East, Provo, 801-422-0020) — "Entwined: A Vibrant Heritage of the Modern Maya," Maya textiles, through April 2013.
Caine Lyric Theatre (28 W. Center, Logan, 435-797-3040) — "Impressions," by Shane Larson.
Central Utah Art Center (86 N. Main, Ephraim, 435-283-5110) — "Conscious Utah Awesomeness Children," by Mariah Robertson, through Feb. 3.
Coda Gallery (804 Main, Park City, 435-655-3803) — Art by Cassandra C. Barney, Heather Barron, David Dornan, Aaron Fritz, Charlie Snow, Ben Steele and more.
Covey Center for the Arts (425 W. Center, Orem, 801-852-7007) ?— "Seeing Isaiah: Metaphors on Seven Chapters of the Book of Isaiah and Other Works," by Lloyd Knowles, through Dec. 29. "In My Back Yard," by Dave Merrill, through Jan. 26.
Eccles Community Art Center (2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 801-392-6935) — Art by Aaron Fritz.
Edelweiss Gallery (65 E. Main, Midway, 435-654-1335) — Art by Steven Lee Adams, Doyle and Carol Shaw, Florence Ware, Milton Wassmer and Sherry Omans.
Fairview Museum of History & Art (85 N. 100 East, Fairview, 801-427-9216) — Works by Avard Fairbanks, Lee Udall Bennion, Ella Peacock, Max Blain, Dale Peel, John Heber Stansfield, Edith Roberson, Ted Wassmer and others.
Gallery 25 (268 Historic 25th St., Ogden, 801-334-9881) — Art by Lauri Eskelson, Bonnie Fucci, Roberta Glidden and Debra Marin.
Gallery MAR (580 Main, Park City, 435-649-3001) — "Wherever I May Roam," by various artists.
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On Music: The good, the bad and the Super Bowl Halftime Show
By Jim Hagerty
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The stats are in, and the Green Bay Packers are Super Bowl champs. Before a defensive show put away the mighty Steelers, who, arguably, would likely beat an inexperienced Rodgers and company two out of three games, a 15-minute halftime show had viewers on the edge of their seats awaiting the Black Eyed Peas.
A somewhat stunning entrance had the group lowered from the world's largest HDTV, bringing back memories of an explosion-studded Kiss show, circa 1978. The quartet prepared to assault the senses, diverting fans from how coaches Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin may be preparing for the next 30 minutes of football.
Few visual elements lacked, as a futuristic push-up bra led the way to a pop montage that had a hint of music in there somewhere. The question begged from the beginning, how in 2011, a sound crew could forget about a thing engineers know as an auto tune feature? Even the average karaoke DJ at the corner gin mill can create a correct pitch, to some degree. Yet, Slash couldn't prevent ears from capturing the keys of H, R, T and X. Wait, those notes don't exist—not even in jazz.
Lip sync or disservice? After the Ashlee Simpson debacle, perhaps few will go there. But just don't veer from the set list; keep the mics off, and nobody will know the difference—at least they won't remember it. No, Usher couldn't save the day.
Meantime, Elvis Costello announced this week he is retiring from making albums, and National Ransom is his last. Costello, 56, isn't hanging it up, however. He says he will continue to write and release singles to a growing digital audience.
"I think that we've come to the end of the line with albums," Costello said in a release Monday, Feb. 7. "You're swimming against the tide with the structure of things."
Since 1977, Costello has released 32 studio albums and 62 singles. He, along with band the Attractions, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.