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Look, it had to happen. WWE has been playing with fire for quite some time. In the 90's, Vince and Co. just couldn't get over how relatively small torch holders Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were, interrupting their title reigns with championship runs by such mind blowingly awesome talent as Yokuzuna, Hulk Hogan, Diesel, and Psycho Sid. At one point, Lex Luger was to be pushed ahead of Bret Hart. But due in large part to how fans received Hart and Luger, plans were tossed aside.
Recently, the WWE has refused to move on from John Cena. I'd argue that's not necessarily a bad thing. John Cena is a better version of Hulk Hogan - the general audience loves him, he keeps his nose clean, and he can deliver quality matches. But the WWE's fear of removing Cena from their spotlight has led to a lack of other star babyfaces. This, in turn, provides a grim outlook for WWE's future, when John Cena is no longer touring three hundred days out of the year, and WWE can't go back to the well for the hundredth time to bring back old talent just in time for WrestleMania.
CM Punk forced WWE's hand a bit in the summer of 2011. After delivering his pipe bomb promo, WWE had no other choice but to push him to the top. But did things really change? After signing Punk to a new contract, WWE promptly had Triple H go over Punk, ending the massive excitement surrounding him. Sure, Punk received the longest title reign in modern history the following year, but he rarely headlined pay per views. That spot on the card was reserved for John Cena.
And ever since going over John Cena clean at SummerSlam this year, Daniel Bryan has been in the WWE doghouse. Sure, he's still semi-sorta near the top of big cards, and he consistently receives the loudest crowd receptions. But as of today, Bryan isn't in a position to headline WrestleMania. No, that spot would be in the hands of Batista, an over-the-hill performer whose ring rust is so thick you'll be forgiven for mistaking it for his spray on tan.
Everything I've written up to this point is just a really drawn out way of saying: sometimes the WWE can be dicks. They tend to disregard the opinions of their audience based on their own stubborn ideals. Vince McMahon and Co. suck.
Now, perhaps WWE will suffer the consequences of their suckage.
CM Punk has apparently left the building, folks. (Wrestling Observer) Reportedly upset with the way he's being used, Punk decided to leave Raw on Monday and go home. Since then, he's been removed from all future tour dates (including San Diego, which yours truly already purchased tickets for!). As of right now, Punk is not with the WWE moving forward.
Of course being a professional wrestling fan/blogger, I'm one cynical son of a bitch. It's impossible to know what is or isn't a work, and honestly, I could see Punk's walk-out being a brilliant story created by the WWE. If that's the case, bravo Punk. Even the TMZ report on the walk-out leaves just enough details out for it to perfectly fit within the confines of a WWE storyline.
But let's assume Punk really is upset with the WWE and doesn't deem his spot on WrestleMania 30 worthy of his time. Or that WWE, based on the crowd reaction for Daniel Bryan at the Royal Rumble, reversed course and is now planning on a Bryan vs Triple H matchup at Mania rather than Punk vs Triple H. If legitimate, CM Punk is absolutely capable of simply walking away. He's headstrong, seems financially secure, and has already come to the conclusion that he's not going to sacrifice his body for professional wrestling for very many more years.
If Punk truly walked away, then HOLY SHIT does WWE have egg on their faces. With fans already prepared to riot over the misuse of Daniel Bryan, and the WWE Network just weeks away from launch, the company can't really afford to lose such a high profile star before its biggest event of the year. Just imagine a WrestleMania 30 with Daniel Bryan out of the title picture, Batista the headliner, and no CM Punk in sight… it's a horrifying thought.
Despite the snarkiness I displayed towards him earlier, you shouldn't really blame CM Punk's walk-out on Batista. It was the WWE's decision to sign him to a two year deal, and he's simply playing the role WWE has prepared for him. Instead, you should be angry with the double standard at which WWE has handled his return.
I have never been, nor will ever be, opposed to returning superstars being put in top spots. When the WWE brought back Rob Van Dam, I was thrilled even though I was never a big fan of his in the first place. And EVERY time Chris Jericho returns, I act like the 7 year old fan who fell in love with wrestling in the first place. But there's a large difference in how their returns were handled. When Rob Van Dam and Chris Jericho were brought back into the fold, they served a solitary purpose - put over young talent.
If Batista was brought in to put over new talent, then he would almost certainly be warmly received. But that's not the path WWE has laid out for him. Instead, Batista is in the WWE to supplant some of the very best at the top of the card. Who can blame CM Punk for being fed up? It makes sense that he's not in the title picture if someone blazingly hot like Daniel Bryan is. But to remove both he and Bryan from the title picture, and then bring in a former "star" who has been absent for the past four years to take their spot is absolutely ludicrous.
Last year (and the year before) I argued that wrestlers in the WWE should be fine with The Rock headlining WrestleMania because he's a one of a kind entertainer who can draw more eyes to the WWE. Yeah, Batista is no Rock. Batista is no Austin. Batista is no Foley. Batista is no Michaels. Batista is no Hart. He doesn't draw the kind of excitement that others, who carried the WWE on their shoulders, command.
Because professional wrestling is "fake", people tend to not understand why guys like CM Punk take their position within the company so seriously. But headlining WrestleMania represents more than most would believe. It means more money, more prestige, and more respect. Respect may be the biggest motivating factor for Punk, but who could really begrudge him if it was the money he was after? He's still right, and in my opinion, his actions are justified.
The truth is CM Punk may have been prepared to retire for a while now. But I think most fans would like to see his career in WWE end with a worthy send off rather than an abrupt walk-out.
Let's hope the WWE can make up for their recent failure before it's too late. There's certainly still time. According to PW Torch, WWE Creative is set to have emergency all-day meetings today and tomorrow to revamp WrestleMania plans. If Vince and Co. can swallow their pride and do what's right for their fans, this could be a huge moment in the history of professional wrestling.
And if the WWE is unsuccessful, they'll deserve all the fallout they receive.
Staying on topic with the huge news of CM Punk leaving the WWE, yesterday fellow superstar Ryback Tweeted, "I call dibs on GTS, Pepsi Plunge, and running knee in corner. I am sure Sheamus will take the rest." So now when you tell your snobby smart mark friend that you like Ryback, you can can answer in the affirmative when he inevitably asks "Why? Is he funny or something?" (Wrestling Inc)
According to SEScoops, SportsRants.com writer Anthony DiMoro has thrown his hat into the mix as another source claiming to have knowledge that wrestler Sting to the WWE is virtually a done deal. We asked weekly Thursday News Update correspondent Marty Jannetty for his thoughts on this hot story, and he responded, "Who gives a shit? CM Punk quit yesterday and my ankles throb. Get the hell off of my property!!!"
We promptly vacated the soup kitchen.
Don't forget to listen to Episode 28 of the SharpShooter Cast! This week we talk about the disaster that was Royal Rumble 2014, and the ways in which WWE can still turn things around.
This week's episode covers:
- Tom and Aaron's adventures in golfing.
- Being sick.
- A review and analysis of The Royal Rumble.
- The Royal Rumble = The Daniel Bryan Show.
- Fans are clearly over Cena vs Orton.
- Batista's lackluster victory.
- Listener Question: Will the opinions of internet fans really matter when applied to WrestleMania 30's buyrate?
- A review and analysis of the 1/27/14 episode of Raw.
- Cleveland (doesn't) Rocks!
- When all else fails, focus a show squarely on Daniel Bryan.
- Aaron apologizes to listeners for his ignorance.
- Who will be in the Elimination Chamber?
- Final Raw Scores.
- Listener Question: If we could choose any wrestler past or present, who would we like to see in a dream match?
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It was such a success last July that Gavin Slusher of Canyon is going at it again.
Last year, Slusher, then 7, whose family had recently moved to Canyon from Raleigh, N.C., was upset when the Canyon Public Library didn't have any children's books by his favorite author, Mo Willems.
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It's something my dad always said when I was growing up: "But it's a dry heat."
You see, I grew up in west Africa, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
This was, and, as far as I know, still is, a region where the days average 110 degrees most of the year, there are only three months in a year when it will ever rain and American children rewrite Christmas carols to read, "I'm dreaming of a brown Christmas."
So, moving to Amarillo a few months ago during the heat wave and drought didn't exactly put...
07/15/11 - 8:16am
Since the Emmys never completely get it right, I figured I'd be writing a blog post about the most egregious snubs.
07/14/11 - 3:51pm
It doesn't matter which side of the Atlantic Ocean Ryan Palmer is playing, the Amarillo native is on track for the best year of his golfing career.
At the British Open, the third of the four majors, Palmer shot a 2-under 68 Thursday which has him tied for sixth with 11 others after the first round.
Palmer's round was consistent in blustery conditions. He shot 34 on the front nine, and 34 on the back. His first day included five birdies and three bogeys at Royal St. George's in...
07/14/11 - 3:39pm
Goodbye, "Friday Night Lights." Here's your long-overdue Emmy nomination as you leave the field.
Yes, just in time for "FNL's" final episode Friday night, one of the greatest dramas on TV finally gets a nomination as Best Drama.
07/14/11 - 10:38am
What's the old saying, "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned?"
Consider Catherine Kieu Becker, 48, of Garden Grove, Calif., scorned. And the fury she had, oh, man. And for all you males out there, read this at your own risk.
Thelma and Louise don't have anything on Catherine.
07/13/11 - 4:37pm
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This is the tale of the Sugar Daddy and the real estate journalist.
That didn't come out right.
I was trying to say that some of the most unusual e-mail comes to my inbox in some guise of having some threadlike relation to real estate.
Today's e-mail came with the best subject line I've seen in weeks: "Top Ten Places to Nab a Sugar Daddy."
The corporate parental controls won't even let me get near the website it touts as a niche dating site for a species it calls "sugar...
07/13/11 - 1:11pm
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday, and screenings all across the country are selling out -- here in Amarillo, too.
As of today, at least 5,000 screenings have sold out, including at least one in Amarillo. Maybe more, but the UA Amarillo Star 14 wouldn't get into specifics.
Their IMAX screen was the first there to sell out, assistant manager Sandra Brown said, but "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" can be seen on at least six other screens, and more will be added...
07/13/11 - 11:02am
Good news for all of you chubby chasers out there, Texas has a noticeably larger waistline than it did 15 years ago.
07/12/11 - 12:41pm
Green can be so boring (think Al Gore) and self-righteous (think Al Gore again) so try this site for the color's lighter shade.
This nonprofit site calls itself "a beacon in the smog," giving the first hint that while they care about the environment and living a better modern life, they can laugh a little.
I'm not endorsing them enough to say you should donate, but you should take a look. It doesn't cost a thing.
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Floyd Starr's 1856 Seated Dollar, PR651856 $1 Seated Dollar PR65 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Pedigreed to the famous Floyd Starr collection, the Kaufman specimen is an aesthetically desirable Gem that will please the connoisseur. Few similar Gems have been certified, with most known proofs certified in lower grades.
Proof Seated dollars are the most popular coins in the entire series of silver proofs, a situation that remains unchanged since the time of issue. While mintages for the proof dollars were higher than the subordinate denominations, demand was and still is proportionately higher. In his 1977 Proof Encyclopedia, Breen itemized 12 different examples and noted that he has "seen at least eight others and can well believe that these represent not much over half the survivors." The cataloger of this coin for Stack's called it extremely rare and noted that Breen listed just 12 pieces, failing to mention the remainder of Breen's comments. Later in his Complete Encyclopedia, Breen mentioned that "a few dozen survive."
Few unusual die characteristics are visible to distinguish between proofs and business strikes. The claws are curved and nearly joined, and the two lower arrowheads are joined. Small unpolished areas are located at the bottom of most "white spaces" between vertical shield elements. Faint diagonal striations slant up to the left on the obverse and up to the right on the reverse, exactly oriented with each other, suggesting that these are remnants of the rolling operation before planchets were punched from the strip.
A gorgeous Gem with excellent contrast between the mirrored fields and frosty devices. A few faint hairlines and contact marks are hidden beneath the appealing gold, lilac, and blue toning that is intermingled on both sides, including small nicks below CA of AMERICA, useful for pedigree tracking. Counted among the finest known examples with fully original toning and exceptional eye appeal.
Ex: J.C. Morgenthau (10/1939), lot 175; Floyd T. Starr (Stack's, 10/1992), lot 600.
From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One. (#6999)
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Written on: 17/05/2015 by Zarag255 (1 review written)
i am lending over 300,000 pounds and the FC computer can't give me my transaction statement details electronically in the later stages of the month.they do email but this is not what i expect from a peer to peer lending organisation… Read Full Review
Written on: 15/05/2015
I've invested a relatively small amount and am glad that I didn't put more in, as returns are gradually falling significantly due to defaults on payments. This seems to be happening more and more - may be due to using Autobid, which I plan to stop using. Return rate is still more than most other investments and I like the principle of peer to peer lending, but don't believe the return rates they quote - mine is now 4.1%, having been considerably higher. Website is very easy to use and… Read Full Review
Written on: 07/05/2015
Called to inquire about a loan for my company that has been established for 2 years now. Just need some cashflow assistance to get to break even. I was told that they only look at helping you out once your company has shown profit for about a year, which makes this no different from the banks, does it? Disappointed, after all the hype that was given on the website, which I feel now is a little deceiving. … Read Full Review
Written on: 20/03/2015 by simonbolivar (1 review written)
in june 2014 i had about 330000 invested in FC.i didn't get my transaction details over the last few days of june july august and september.i was told repeatedly that the tech team were doing all they could to rectify the problem.oct nov dec jan were OK.in feb my money in FC hit about 280000 and the transactions again became unavailable to me on my computer at the end of the month.i am computer dense,but it seems that my selling was more important than FC efforts … Read Full Review
Written on: 14/12/2014 by 283Cochrane (1 review written)
After waiting three weeks, finally got an answer to my loan request. Actually did not make a lot of sense. Had better experience with banks… Read Full Review
Written on: 30/11/2014 by RBaxter (1 review written)
Application process very simple. We submitted our application on 17th November. Email communication from that point was very good, with email confirming that no further information was required from ourselves, further email to advise our case had been submitted to the underwriters and an indication of when that process would be completed & finally an email to confirm the application had been accepted and the funding auction process would commence. Thereafter, the website indicates funding… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/10/2014 by AimeeRoss75 (1 review written)
I have put into funding circle over 50K and have not yet had one default or bad debt. Maybe i am one of the lucky one's, i never lend a company more than £100 exept 4 property developers where i have lent £500 because of the 2% cashback. If i do sell loan parts they allways go in a day or two if you do not add a premium. I do not use auto bid i chose my own that way you get a better return and can check out the company first. The only complaint i have is that FC take too long about informing… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/10/2014 by MarianaDriscoll132 (1 review written)
I have been using FC for two years now and have noticed a change in returns due to bad debt and defaults, previously i was averaging 6.2% but never any higher now i have calculeted that the average has dropped to around 4.9% Still better than the High St. Bank but rmember it is not so fast to sell loan parts and get your money back if you need it in a hurry, this is probably good for people who invest small amounts and can keep it in for 3-4 years, remembering you really have very limited… Read Full Review
Written on: 28/08/2014 by BaileyMorley (3 reviews written)
Business Loans were not that easy to borrow but Funding Circle make them very easy to borrow, their rates are very low and easiness on returning. staff are friendly and helpful… Read Full Review
Written on: 31/07/2014 by nikit (1 review written)
We are a small infrared thermography business working with many of the larger commercial building surveyors in the UK. We have been trading for 4 years, with growing turnover year on year. However, we are still really struggling with our cashflow, as 90% of our clients don't pay us for 120 days as standard. We received a letter from Funding Circle - and it was definitely a case of right time, right place. I had never heard of this type of borrowing before, so I called to find out if we would… Read Full Review
Written on: 31/10/2013
We have got to a point in the business where we needed funds to maintain our rapid growth. To achieve this we need to open more outlets around the UK but did not want to endure the rigor of dealing with the banks again and felt good that the returns on our borrowing will be benefit normal people most likely been left short of a pension due to terrible interest rates and the demise of the financial system 5 years ago. The Process was extremely straightforward as I had all the details to hand… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/10/2013
We got our £50K loan quickly and without much fuss and the rate was competitive. The overall process we easy to navigate and the money has now pushed us on to the next level and our turnover is over 50% up already! We're already thinking about coming back for a 2nd loan! Thanks!… Read Full Review
Written on: 23/10/2013
Second time I have used this service and it just gets better and better. I have raised a working capital loan from the bank but it took over 3 months to complete. 18 months ago I tried my first business loan and it was completed quickly so when that loan was paid, I raised a application for another business loan for my expanding business The email response was rapid with clear and helpful instructions. The application was simple and literally within 2 days from application, my new business… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/10/2013
It was easy to apply for the loan. We could complete the application form at our own time and pace.The Funding Circle staff were helpful, informative and encouraging. We were kept updated at all stages of the procedure by email so it was quick and convenient. It was interesting to be able to track the auction live on the internet and to be able to answer investor's questions as they arose… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/10/2013 by Clickforgames (1 review written)
Really good experience throughout the process. I love the idea and would recommend to businesses and investors alike. System is easy to use and the team at Funding circle are really helpful… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/10/2013
This was our first use of the system, it was smooth, easy to deal with and the back office process was seamless. Have already started to discuss this with our clients and will be recommending wholeheartedly as time moves on. If only all lending was like this!… Read Full Review
Written on: 16/10/2013
Cut the banks out of the deal! Funding Circle is one of those ideas that everyone I tell about it gets instantly and wants to try out. As a business in need of funding it is easy to use and a much better deal than anything else on offer. As a lender it must be about the best thing you can do with cash on a medium-risk investment. My only criticism is that they could extend the risk profile a bit further down the scale to lend to riskier businesses with appropriate caveats. They need the money… Read Full Review
Written on: 16/10/2013 by nicki261 (1 review written)
Straight forward procedure, great interest rate, would definitely recommend… Read Full Review
Written on: 11/10/2013
We used Funding Circle by recommendation and I must say that I found the experience to be very positive. The staff were very helpful in explaining the process and the Web Site was extremely user friendly. I will most certainly recommend it to others, which I have already done, and would not hesitate, on a personal basis, to be an investor. … Read Full Review
Written on: 09/10/2013
I have been investing on Funding Circle after I recently read a review on Roll Like Boss. I think Funding Circle is a great system and definitely worth checking out for the investor looking to get a higher return on their capital than the lousy 1-2% you can get from the banks at the moment. However, you must remember than the returns quoted are NOT risk free. Far from it in fact. I spread my capital over many loans, and in the short time I have been using FC, I have seen several of these… Read Full Review
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A caprese salad is one of life's simple pleasures. Fresh summer tomatoes are layered between bright white slices of buttery mozzarella cheese and slivers of green basil leaves. Almost no dressing is necessary - just a drizzle of olive oil and a splash balsamic vinegar to accentuate the ingredients natural flavors. If you've never prepared this classic Italian salad, summer is the perfect time to do so because tomatoes are at their best.
After you've sampled the traditional recipe, you can experiment different versions of caprese salad like tomatoes with mozzarella crisps from Cook the Story. Fresh mozzarella slices are baked in the oven until the moisture has evaporated and they become golden brown. This process intensifies the flavor and adds a nuttiness to the cheese. The crisps are placed on top of the tomato slices and garnished with a drizzle of basil oil. I like to use heirloom tomatoes for this recipe because their flavors are so distinct from one another that each bite tastes different.
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What was your favorite University of Rochester tradition?
Describe a saturday night during your time at Rochester
I was in New York City visiting my aunt. It was spring break and I was getting ready to come back to campus. I spent half the day on a plane, in the airport, and in a car; the other half of the day I spent with friends who had just gotten back from spring break.
What unique opportunities have you taken advantage of at U of R?
I have been involved in a lot more than I ever thought I could possibly do in college, let alone in one year, and it was great! One of the desires that I never got the chance to pursue in high school was drum-based dance. Because of the great diversity at the University, I found a dance group on campus that actually performs African-based drum dances. I joined, and it was an awesome experience. With the cluster system, I was able to take a course in the history of the Caribbean. I was not much of a history person in high school, but that course defeated all my biases about history courses. I loved it! I had a lot more to pursue at the University during my four years, such as voice lessons at Eastman and piano lessons on the River Campus. I was also interested in auditing a course, to take something out of pure interest and not have to worry about grades, studying, or exams! For me that was an incredible educational opportunity!
What was your most meaningful extracurricular activity?
SOCA (Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness)! One of the most attractive qualities about the University of Rochester is its belief of the importance of diversity, especially as it relates to cultural identities. SOCA was started through the initiative of my friend and me because we felt the need for greater comprehension and appreciation of the Caribbean region and Caribbean cultures as it relates to America and Americans. For me, SOCA was a symbol of the upholding of the value of cultural diversity on the University's campus.


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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – People are gathering at Oahe Dam to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's speech dedicating the completion of the Missouri River dam and its hydropower generators.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the six dams on the Missouri River, and the South Dakota Great Lakes Tourism Association are hosting Friday's ceremony. Other events are being held Friday and Saturday to mark the dam's 50th birthday.
The South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center is showing photos and a film of the dam's construction. A reception also is being held for people who helped build the dam five decades ago.
Oahe is one of the world's largest rolled earth dams.
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Jan. 30 deadline to enter 2012 RAMI Youth Charity Jam
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Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is searching for teen-aged bands to audition Saturday, Feb. 25, for the 2012 RAMI Youth Charity Jam. At least two-thirds of the band members must be 19 years of age or younger and attending high school in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle or Stephenson counties.
The top seven bands will advance to the 2012 RAMI Youth Charity Jam Friday, March 16. The first-place winner of the charity jam will receive $250, recording time from Darkhouse Productions and will be invited to perform at the 21st Annual RAMI Awards Ceremony April, 13.
The second-place winner of the competition will receive $200, and third place will receive $150. The band selling the most advance tickets to the event will receive $100.
An application must be received by Jan. 30, 2012, and can be downloaded at www.ramiawards.com. For more information, call (815) 546-3021 or e-mail email@example.com.
The young adults performing for the RAMI Youth Charity Jam assist in raising funds for the RAMI Youth Charity Jam Scholarship.
RAMI Youth Charity Jam Scholarship
The RAMI Youth Charity Jam Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, is to provide educational resources to graduating seniors from Boone or Winnebago counties who have a GPA of at least 2.5, plan to pursue a degree in music performance, education or composition, and are actively involved in school or community musical groups. Students must demonstrate financial need and be nominated by a music teacher. Application deadline is Feb. 1. For more information, contact Scholarship Officer James Patterson at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois at (815) 962-2110, ext. 11.
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Crusty Baking Powder Biscuits.
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As always with CBS, if it's not broken, don't fix it seems to be their modus operandi.
Cain gives them a chance to try and do the same thing, without changing anything else about their modus operandi.
Her modus operandi is not unlike that of a roving investigative journalist.
"way of doing or accomplishing," 1650s, Latin, literally "mode of operating" (see modus). Abbreviation m.o. is attested from 1955.
The way someone does something; a characteristic method: "Her modus operandi in buying a new car always included a month of research." This phrase, often abbreviated "m.o.," is used by police to describe a criminal's characteristic way of committing a crime. From Latin, meaning "method of operation."


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John Boyega roamed the Celebration Anaheim floor in disguise
The Force Awakens star John Boyega returned to Twitter and Instagram on Thursday, where he revealed – after the fact – that he'd spent some time roving the convention while wearing a clone trooper helmet.
Who's the lucky fan who got to duel with him, I wonder?
UPDATE: He wasn't the only one…
Celebration going back to London for 2016!
Celebration is winding down here in Anaheim, and it was just announced at the Closing Ceremonies that the next one will return us to London's ExCel, the site of the first Celebration Europe back in 2007. It'll be July 15-17, 2016, and tickets will go sale tomorrow.
We're also seeing the return of Fan Relations, with Lucasfilm vet Pete Vilmur at the helm.
Big thanks go out to Mary Franklin and all the folks at Lucasfilm and Reed for bringing all this to us!
Celebration Anaheim: Rebels S2 trailer
A lot of fans have already seen the premiere here, but for the rest of us, here's the season 2 trailer that dropped earlier in the day.
Video: The Force Awakens stars backstage at Celebration
The newest Star Wars stars discuss Celebration, their Star Wars histories, filming The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams and more behind the scenes in Anaheim. There's also video with Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy, Carrie Fisher and Anthony Daniels, and Mark Hamill and Peter Mayhew.
Celebration Anaheim: More on The Force Awakens and the new trailer
The atmosphere here in Anaheim for the reveal of yesterday's new trailer for The Force Awakens was amazing, perhaps the top Celebration moment ever for me. The crowds are insane, the Arena was huge and we were up on the third tier, but the excitement was palpable. And the trailer itself… Well, you saw it.
I doubt I'll be able to put together any coherent thoughts about it while still at con, but thankfully there are plenty of others who've taken on the task. We also saw several behind-the scenes photos (Hitfix has the gallery) for the very first time.
For a general overview, check out Christian Blauvelt's take over at the BBC, or the shot-by-shot analysis at Vulture. Meanwhile, Devin Faraci at Badass Digest is pretty sure that BB-8 will be the film's breakout character, and I'd find it hard to argue with him – I don't think anyone was disappointed when the droid rolled out on stage. Magnets, what can't they do?
Another big draw here is The Force Awakens exhibit, which mostly features items we've seen the trailer, but is still amazing. And it reveals at least one thing that immediately caught the interest of supergeeks – new names for what has become of Empire and the Rebel Alliance. The Imperials of TFA will go by 'the First Order,' while the Rebels are now 'the Resistance.' Curious, no?
And as for Jakku, the desert planet we saw in the teaser? Well, the battle that downed that Star Destroyer is one "not long after the Battle of Endor," and it'll be downloadable for the Battlefront game on December 8.
And with that, we'll leave word from John Boyega, who returned to Twitter yesterday:
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— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) April 16, 2015
Celebration Anaheim: Battlefront novel, Lando mini and Shattered Empire details
A couple of quick updates this morning: We've learned at Celebration that Alexander Freed will be writing Battlefront: Twilight Company, the November novel from Del Rey.
(The actual Battlefront game was this morning's big draw, but more on how that's relevant to us later. )
Marvel has been dropping their news ahead of their panel as well. First we learned that a Lando Calrissian limited series will follow Princess Leia. It'll be from Charles Soule and Alex Maleev and issue #1 comes out in July.
And this morning, some Shattered Empire details. The limited series will be written by (as we knew) Greg Rucka, with art and cover from Marco Chechetto. (Is the Phil Noto piece just a variant?)
The Del Rey and Marvel panels are tomorrow, so no doubt we'll learn more then.
Yes, we saw a new trailer for The Force Awakens!
J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy's "special guests" included the new trio – Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac – who confirmed some of what we'd already heard and/or guessed about their characters. We also got to see the (real!) BB-8 and Artoo, plus their makers, and of course Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Peter Mayhew also showed up. I'll be back later with more, but for now just keep an eye on @clubjade, where I've been far more active than on the blog. (Sorry!)
In the meantime, you can backwatch the panel yourself!
And another video that StarWars.com dropped on us today:
Here's just the BB-8 portion of the livestream:
There's a Force Awakens exhibit at Celebration
Fans started picking up their badges in Anaheim today, and a sign pointing towards The Force Awakens Exhibit was soon spotted. Here's the description:
Celebration Anaheim: More from the store
The latest – maybe last? – batch of item reveals for the Celebration Anaheim store are here, and now they include the first bit of The Force Awakens swag. (A portion of the proceeds will go to UNICEF as a part of Force for Change.) There's also a nifty Rebels crew jacket, some messenger bags, and a few other curiosities.


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Off-field distractions not affecting on-field work of Arizona Cardinals' Daryl Washington
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- It's the last place you'd expect to see a Pro Bowl linebacker, running with the second team defense and listed third string on the depth chart.
You do expect to see a Pro Bowl linebacker making plays, like Daryl Washington has done in recent days, including a spectacular one-handed interception during the Red & White practice Saturday.
"He wanted to put on a show," linebackers coach Mike Caldwell said. "He comes to work every day and does that. He wants to get better."
Washington, for all his success on the field (he led the team with 140 tackles and nine sacks last season), is dealing with two separate issues off the field.
In April, he was suspended the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
A month later, he was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his baby daughter. The case is pending and Washington was in court Tuesday morning.
"He's been real positive," Caldwell said. "He understands that he has a situation to go through and that will take care of itself. He just has to be ready to put in the work, which he's doing; and when he is able to play, be ready to go."
Because he'll miss the first month of the season (and perhaps longer should the league act on his arrest), Washington has lost his job as starting inside linebacker.
"It's no different than running with the ones," he said of working with the second unit. "I think we're all still getting the same amount of reps. My attitude is positive. I'll just be ready to go when I come back; hopefully it'll be sooner than later. I'll be ready to go.
"It doesn't bother me because I understand the situation. Not blaming anyone but myself. I take on the responsibility. But when I come back, I'll have to just prove myself all over again."
Said head coach Bruce Arians, "I think he knows his mistakes. I'm fine with where he's at right now."
And right now, Washington is behind Karlos Dansby and Reggie Walker, according to the release of the team's initial depth chart.
"I'm a pretty strong person," said Washington, who is expected to see greater reps in the preseason. "I always try to take a negative situation and turn it into a positive. I think at the end it's going to make me a stronger person, overall."
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Vegetable Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
5 leeks, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) baby red potatoes, peeled and chopped
3/4 pound (340 grams) peeled carrots, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 quarts (about 3 L) chicken or vegetable stock*
2 pinches saffron threads
1/2 pound (340 grams) frozen haricots verts**
4 ounces (115 grams) whole wheat spaghetti**
1 cup (237 mL) Pistou
Salt & Pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan
First, make the Pistou (recipe follows), cover in a layer of olive oil to prevent discoloration, and refrigerate.
Clean and chop all veggies, placing cut potatoes and leeks in large separate bowls filled with cold water. Be careful not to disturb the leeks, so any sand and/or dirt caught in the leeks will fall to the bottom.
Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven or stockpot. Add onions and saute over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Carefully scoop out leeks from bowl and add to pot. Add potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper; saute for another 10 minutes. Add stock and saffron, increase heat and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add haricots verts and spaghetti, simmer for 15 minutes.
Whisk in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of Pistou, then check seasoning; add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a spoonful of Pistou and Parmesan.
*Homemade stock is preferred, but you can use your favorite store-bought stock or broth. (I used a combination of homemade stock, Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock, and bouillon with corresponding amount of water.) Use vegetable stock for vegetarian soup.
**If not serving immediately, hold off on adding haricots verts, spaghetti, and pistou until just before serving. Just before serving, bring to a simmer and add haricots and spaghetti, simmer for 15 minutes, then whisk in the pistou. Also, you can certainly use fresh haricots, trimmed - they're just not always available here.
4-6 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons tomato paste
20-25 basil leaves
1/2 cup (115 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for storing
Place garlic, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan in bowl of food processor. (Use the lower and upper end of ranges based on your taste - for example, I like more garlic, less basil.) Puree with "S" blade. With motor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Transfer contents to a container, cover with oil to prevent discoloration. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.
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Device access security can be accomplished with various techniques. This accelerated course will cover topics like, Traffic Mirroring, ACLs, MAC address protection, Spanning Tree Protection, DHCP Protection and ARP Protection. These features and others will help to protect a network from both intentional and unintentional threats. This class will explore those features that help to protect the network itself. Many network protocols are designed to be interoperable and do not have built in security. These network protection features of both the A-Series and E-Series devices help to protect those insecure protocols.
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She is correct. You are revealing your ignorance of what a trust is.
ROYT, as a trust, is not managed. There are no employees, no management.
Yes, the assets are owned and operated by PCEC, but that is a separate company and their interests do not necessarily align with those of the trust and its unitholders.
Trusts are not managed - entirely true.
Wow, it's stunning that people would put so much money into something without doing any research as to what they are buying.ECT is not a company, it is a trust and there will never been any further drilling. So the 'dividends' (actually not dividends) will continue to trend downwards due to production continually dropping. And the share (unit) price will trend towards zero over time. The only question is whether and by how much the remaining payouts over the life of the trust exceed the purchase price of units. It is essentially a gamble. Did this person really invest $150,000 without knowing this? Would the same person by a new TV without putting more research than he did for this $150,000 investment? Would he do more research when trying a new brand of breakfast cereal for $3?
P.S. Variation in the price of NG can make the decline in 'dividends' faster or slower (although Marcellus gas prices are much lower than posted Henry Hub benchmark price). However with production trending ever lower (due to no further drilling activity) the dividend trend will be continually down. The question is how long will the tail be. Note there will be no hedging.
Really no need to call anyone if you either read the SEC filings or had the slightest idea of the rules governing US royalty trusts. There can be no further hedging.
Why do so many people invest real money without having the slightest idea what they are investing in?
VOC is not an oil 'company'.
It is a trust.
Trusts are not allowed to add hedges after the ones in place at IPO expire.
There will never be any new hedges.
That is the same for all US royalty trusts.
They have hedges in place at trust formation. Those initial hedges expire after a couple of years and there will never be any hedges after that.
So from here on VOC is completely exposed to oil prices (good or bad).
The big runup was in the last hour before options expiration.
It's pretty clearly an options expiration effect (albeit an unusually large one).
In these cases, the late move is mostly reversed on the following Monday morning.
There was no news on Friday that I am aware of and that being options expiration day
is pretty clearly the reason, imo. I expect drop back to low 60s on Monday morning.
yesterday was clearly a reverse flash crash, a fat finger trade, a mistake, a good opportunity to sell.
People here are getting excited about reinstatement of the distribution. In my opinion, that reinstatement will be the trigger for another significant leg down in price. Many people are probably not paying attention and assuming the distribution will be reinstated at the same level. We know that will not be the case. An optimistic guess for the new distribution could be 10c per quarter. Perhaps more realistic is 7.5c per quarter. Once that is known to everyone, EROC will be again be priced on yield and at the high end of the E&P yields. That is where is it being priced today but on the old distribution level. Assuming a 30c annual distribution, and assuming a 13% yield gives a unit price of less than $2.50. Normally I would have used this hiatus in distributions to add to a position (existing position has zero cost basis), however in this case I would not buy any until after the distribution reinstatement. It is very possible and likely for the price to be below $3 after that announcement.
or just perhaps, don't you think that the upgrade and subsequent downgrade were because the price first dropped to 9.60 (making it a buy by their evaluation) and subsequently rose by more than 21% in just over a month to 11.70 (now making it a hold)? Really, do you think they make their recommendations without any regard to price whatsoever? If it already hit their price target, what else should they do but downgrade it back to hold?
What fun. I still have my position. The last action I took was 1-2 years ago when I sold for the tax loss and 31 days later re-established my position with a new basis of around $1.50. At the time I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted to keep it, so I took the default action of capturing the tax loss but re-establishing my position and wait and see what comes. It's taken long enough, but changes are finally happening.
"Hopefully, the company leadership is working other angles and will announce alternative revenue streams"
Umm, it appears you have not the slightest idea what a trust is. Suggest a little due diligence on what you are holding here.
what management? this is a trust not a company.
There is no management, no employees at all.
of course you can't find it as you just made it up.
anyone who knows anything about what a trust is knows that would not be possible.
The trust is clear on their website that the trust is terminating in less than a year.
distributions going to zero is not the same as revenues being low.
The point is that the trust would still be making similar (or even higher) revenues compared to today but those revenues would be consumed by the higher chargeable costs leaving nothing left to pay as distributions.
So, the trust continues, makes good revenues but pays no distributions.
This will happen at some point, the only uncertainty is what year it begins.


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Sir Stephen Harold Spender
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Purchased, 1967
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Venice and nearby Trieste are two Italian cities that know how to use scallops well. After all, the shellfish is abundant in the northern part of the Adriatic. In this recipe, from Venice's Fiaschetteria Toscana, almonds add texture to an otherwise soft dish, and the brandy playing off the natural sweetness of the scallops gives the sauce a Sherry-like flavor.
YIELD: Serves 2 (first course)
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 15 min
Cook onion in butter in a heavy medium skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add brandy and cook until evaporated. Stir in cream, almonds, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce and simmer 1 minute.
Lightly season scallops with sea salt and add to sauce. Simmer gently just until sauce is thickened and scallops are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately in ramekins.


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EESS Winter Seminar Series, Dr. Kabir Peay, Department of Biology, Stanford, "Ecology from the ground up: A roots-to-biomes look at mycorrhizal community structure and function", Abstract: Microbes are a critical component of the diversity and function of ecosystems. In terrestrial systems they regulate decomposition rates, facilitate plant nutrient uptake and have a profound impact on agriculture and economics. Despite this, our understanding of the fundamental ecological and evolutionary processes that regulate microbial community structure and their interactions with other ecosystem processes is still rudimentary. My research primarily aims to elucidate the community dynamics of a key guild of obligate symbiotic soil microorganisms, mycorrhizal fungi, which are responsible for a large fraction plant nutrient uptake. I work across a range of spatial scales to identify the hierarchy of ecological processes that regulate community structure of these organisms and how these communities in turn affect the assembly of plant communities and rates of ecosystem processes. In doing so I aim to build a 'roots-to-biomes' understanding of soil biodiversity.


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'Anchorman 2' - Kristen Wiig and Christina Applegate Officially Join the Cast!Mike Sampson February 5, 2013 @ 7:58 AM
'Anchorman 2' just got a lot funnier (if that's even possible). Kristen Wiig has been confirmed as joining the cast for the sequel and Christina Applegate has confirmed her return as well. Take us to pleasure town!


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Apple seals UnionPay deal, takes step to incorporating Apple Pay into Chinese marketplace
Date: Monday, November 17th, 2014, 11:30
Category: News, retail
Apple may be a little bit closer to bringing Apple Pay to Chinese shores.
Per The Mac Observer, Apple announced a deal over the weekend where customers can use the system to link a China UnionPay credit or debit card to their Apple ID for one-tap App Store purchases, which could eventually lead to using their iPhones in retail stores, too.
Prior to the UnionPay deal, China's iTunes Store customers were forced to set up pre-paid accounts linked directly to bank accounts — a process that was inconvenient and didn't quick purchases easy.


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Her name is Angela Plake but as an artist, she wants you to become familiar with her as Bandit. She has her own band that were formed in Nashville and they recently recorded their debut album. They're signed by Broken Circles and the album will be released early next year, three years after their formation, called Of Life, presenting themselves as a rock band with some grit, grime, and garage vibes going on, all while showing strong songwriting skills that are sure to expand their audience quite a bit. Have a listen to what she/they are about with the song "Dragon".
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VIDEO: Tomorrows Tulips' "Papers By The TV"
Tomorrows Tulips just released a new album called When so for fans of garage-y pop kindness, have a look at a video that seems to go quick and easy, but it's a pleasant quick and easy. You can order the When album directly from Burger Records in all good and trendy formats, or below via Amazon.
SOME STUFFS: Tijuana Panthers present new video and fall tour dates
If you missed Tijuana Panthers when they were on the road last month, don't worry, for they are going back again for more shows beginning next month, which will take them through mid-November.
October 25… Santa Ana, CA (Beach Goth Festival)
November 5… – Los Angeles, CA (El Rey) *
November 6… San Luis Obispo, CA (SLO Brewing Co) *
November 7… Santa Barbara, CA Velvet Jones() *
November 8… San Francisco, CA (The Independent) *
November 10… Bellingham, WA (The Wild Buffalo) *
November 11… Seattle, WA ()Crocodile Cafe *
November 12… Portland, OR (Hawthorne Theatre) *
* w/ Mariachi El Bronx
To keep you entertained, the Panthers have made a video for "Money Jar". Toss your eyes in it (the jar, that is) and have a good viewing.
BOOK'S JOOK: The Mummies' "Food, Sickles & Girls"
Most of my choices in Book's Jook have been the mainstream stuff, but for this week I decided to go to the underground for a bit of independent spirit. The Mummies were a garage rock band out of San Mateo, California who dressed up like mummies at live shows and terrorized the crowds with their music and passion. "Food, Sickles & Girls" was on their own label, Pre-B.S. (which stood for "Pre Bullshit", the claim being that if you made music before The Beatles and rock'n'roll became more corrupt, it was "before the B.S."), and was their second record following their debut 7″ EP. For the record, all of their songs were meant to sound like crap, or at least not as professional as what you'd expect to hear in the early 90's. While everyone was reaching towards digital fascinations, the guys in The Mummies recorded and mixed everything in mono, and sometimes it sounded as if all instruments and vocals went through a single microphone. It had a bootleg feel, or like finding some local record by some local band rocking out, not sounding as professional as something on Capitol, Decca, or Atlantic but often times it had toe best music. I loved the attitude in "Food, Sickles & Girls", especially as the lyric changed in the second half, particular what happened after they sang "food and eating girls". The B-side was another fine rocker done on a different style called "One By One", and that one sounded more like something you'd hear on an obscure B-side from 1962.
The band did a "reissue" of "Food, Sickles & Girls" for the Bellingham, Washington label Estrus Records, but it was a completely different recording, which pepped up the song but it was not the same. Nonetheless, they continued to release more 45's, EP's and albums for the next few years before calling it a day, with Maz Kattuah spending more time with The Phantom Surfers while drummer wizard Russell Quan ended up playing with almost every other band in the Bay Area. One of my favorite Quan-related articles was when he was interviewed to talk about his favorite food joints throughout the Bay Area, and whenever I get down to that area, I'd like to visit what remains open, in honor of food.
…and sickles.
…and girls.
AUDIO: Wolvves' "Home"
If Wolvves allegedly "make violent music with bad rap lyrics your parents hate and choruses you can fuck someone up to in a mosh pit", it would be motivating enough to not only listen, but become a groupie based on their magical powers. Maybe you don't want to do that just yet but you want to become a believer as if your name was Neil Diamond. The band have released an EP called Go Demon or Go Home (Rubber Brother) and from Side 1 comes a song called "Home".
SOME STUFFS: Dope Body to release 2nd album in October
If you know of Dope Body, you may be surprised that they have a new album, considering they've been on the road for ages. Their debut was released on Drag City two years ago, pretty much stayed on the road for the last two years but they are returning with Lifer, again on Drag City, and will they take on another journey to the road? Most likely, but first you have to hear the new music first.
Yes, you got it, Dope Body already have shows set up for mid-October, with a few dates before that:
August 29… Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Night Bazaar)
September 26… College Park, MD (University of Maryland @ WMUC Third Rail)
October 16… New York, NY (Studio at Webster Hall)
October 17… Brooklyn, NY (Palisades)
October 18… Ithaca, NY (-Cornell University)
October 19… Happiness in Columbus, OH (Double Happiness)
October 20… Chicago, IL (Township)
October 21… Louisville, KY (Zanzabar)
October 22… Richmond, VA (Strange Matter)
October 24… Baltimore, MD (Metro Gallery)
October 25… Philadelphia, PA (Johnny Brenda's)
Lifer will hit virtual and digital streets on the 21st of October.
REVIEW: The Ghost Wolves' "Man, Woman, Beast"
After releasing two EP's, Austin, Texas' The Ghost Wolves have released their mammoth debut album, Man, Woman, Beast (Plowboy). The duo consists of nothing but guitar and drums, with vocalist/guitarist Carley Wolf getting deep in a rural blues way, partly sexy, partly alluring, but wholly threatening due to the lyrics and how she does it. Drummer Jonathan Wolf occasionally joins her on vocals but for the most part it's Carley's world. When you hear her sing "I don't want to disappear/but I'm looking for my beans and bread here/I don't wanna disappear//send me some dollars to my grave/I make my millions from my grave/pepperoni pizza to my grave" (in "Grave Dollars"), you realize The Ghost Wolves mean business and do it like the bishops of blues and rock but pull it off with a spirit that shows a pinch of humor, sarcasm, and a very direct-and-to-the-point approach that is sure to cause a ruckus in a live setting. Carley's voice may remind a few of a cross between E.G. Daly and Altered Images' Clare Grogan, but there's more to that, which I think fans will discover and explore on this and future works. By keeping things to her and Jonathan's drums, the duo lineup is great and I feel this will bring them to a wider audience as time goes on.
SOME STUFFS: Martyr Privates to release debut album in September
Martyr Privates are an Australian trio you may be familiar with in some context and if you are, you'll be happy to know that their self-titled debut album was recorded, mixed, and mastered, and is ready for release in two months. Bedroom Suck (Fire) is what they're calling it, and will be out on September 23rd, which will offer their slightly gritty, grimmy, and slushy garage rock with a pop edge to the compositions. As an example, listen to "Something To Sell", which they will have for you in two month's time. Cameron Hawes, Ashleigh Shipton, and Sam Dixon are sure to take you to new places with Bedroom Suck, so be prepared.
RECORD CRACK: Further to release a "Generic" single
The song is called "Generic" but the music and the band are not. Further have released it as their latest single, a song that also finds a place on a new compilation called Where Were You Then?, gathering the "best" singles from the band. To make it more interesting, the entire album was mastered from the original records, so all surface noise and tentative crackle remain intact. This will be released by Bad Paintings on September 2nd. Vinyl pressing can be pre-ordered here while the CD pressing can be pre-ordered there. MP3's can be pre-ordered below, courtesy of Amazon.
SOME STUFFS: Beechwood to offer "Trash Glamour" later this summer
New York crust rock still very much exists, even though people will tell you that the city is too glamorous and gentrified beyond being saved. Fortunately, NYC's gritty roots still shines in the muck and one band proving this are Beechwood, who will be releasing an appropriately-titled album on Lollipop Records called Trash Glamour. From it is a song that shows a love of the style of rock from the mid to late 70's that still is as raw as it was over 35 years ago, and as you'll hear, it's not going away anytime soon. Listen to "City Boy Blue" and smother yourself in a stick of lips.
Beechwood's next scheduled show will be in Brooklyn at Matchless on July 21st, with Scully and Bass Drum Of Death.


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With the echo of gunfire from the gut-wrenching tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School barely fading, the anti-gun zealots in this nation have gone wild.
Headline-seeking lawmakers exploiting the deaths of 26 children and teachers at Sandy Hook are stampeding to attack gun ownership, the National Rifle Association and the Constitution. They blindly ignore the truth: Gun control does not work as advertised and disarms only the law-abiding, leaving dangerous "no-gun" zones wide open to disturbed killers.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., and Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., leaped to ban magazines holding more than 10 rounds -- as if that were not simply idiotic. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was railing for gun control as the cops were arriving at Sandy Hook. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is reintroducing the so-called "assault" weapons ban - discarded as ridiculously ineffective in 2004.
President Barack Obama shamelessly used Sandy Hook to push his fiscal cliff proposal and he put Vice President Joe Biden in charge of efforts to develop concrete gun control and mental health policy proposals. (If there is any good news for gun owners, Obama's putting Biden in charge might be it.) Obama says he will support banning certain types of semiautomatic guns. Such a prohibition, it must be noted, was in effect when two emotionally crippled misfits murdered a teacher and 12 students at Columbine High School.
CNN's self-righteous Piers Morgan gave voice to gun banners when he exploded during an "interview" with Larry Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America, calling him "an unbelievably stupid man," and "dangerous." For good measure, he railed, "You shame your country" Talk radio callers asked, "Why do you need an assault gun to hunt rabbits?" The ninnies have been in high dudgeon.
Across the nation, the frenzy's fallout was predictable. Prices shot up; stocks went down. Firearms and magazines and ammunition flew off store shelves last week as Americans scrambled to buy whatever they could find to beat a ban by an overzealous government panting to enact draconian, unworkable laws to dodge the tough issues. If the buyers could make a tidy profit after a ban, so much the better.
Make no mistake. We have had our share of tragedy. "Mother Jones" magazine reports at least 62 mass murders -- more than four victims -- carried out with firearms across the country since 1982. But a recent USAToday article offers perspective. Statistics, it says, suggest such crimes precipitously spiked in the 1990s and 2000s -- perhaps driven by gang shootings -- but showed "no discernible trend."
The newspaper quotes James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northwestern University as saying that despite the hoopla, there has been no "uptick" in mass shootings this year. "It's awful," he said. "Yet this is not an epidemic and we're not seeing a new upward trend."
The truth is, he said, that deadly school shootings are rare -- and getting rarer. Schools, statistically, are the safest place for children, Fox said.
"When you consider the fact that there are over 50 million schoolchildren in America, the chances are over 1 in 2 million, not a high probability," he said. "And most cases that do occur are in high schools and less so in middle schools -- and hardly ever in elementary schools."
But the numbers offer no solace for families left behind.
Dewey Cornell, director of the University of Virginia's Youth Violence Project and a forensic clinical psychologist, says preventing such tragedies calls for broader approaches to mental health and violence. "Real prevention begins long before there is a gunman in the parking lot," Cornell said.
That is the problem with this nation's phony gun control debate: It distracts from the real issues and too often substitutes dogma for fact. Most, if not all, of the mass killers in the recent past, for instance, have been mentally or emotionally disturbed.
Instead of fretting whether an isolated, despondent mass killer should be limited to one 30-round magazine or three 10-rounders, or a semiautomatic rifle with a pistol grip instead of one without, with bayonet lug or without, why are we not trying to identify and treat those most likely to star on the evening news? What about arming teachers? Or more community policing? Or Hollywood's unhealthy fascination with violence?
The gun control part? It's just political theater, and, to paraphrase our pal, Piers Morgan, unbelievably stupid.
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Nurses and midwives can play a critical role in lessening people's risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes, according to a groundbreaking new report issued by the World Health Organization and co-authored by a UCLA nursing professor.
These four non-communicable disease types account for a combined 60 percent of all deaths worldwide.
"The global burden of non-communicable diseases is already high and continues to grow in all regions of the world," said Linda Sarna, a professor at the UCLA School of Nursing and co-author of the report. "Nurses and midwives have the expertise to help individuals and communities improve health outcomes."
Sarna points out that since nurses and midwives make up more than 50 percent of all health care providers in most countries, they are the logical candidates to affect lifestyle changes among patients and increase health awareness. Worldwide, there are more than 19 million nurses and midwives, she said.
The 38-page report issued by the WHO highlights evidence-based, value-added nursing interventions that have been shown to reduce such risk factors as tobacco use, alcohol dependence, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets.
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Sarna notes that tobacco control has been one of the biggest areas of missed opportunity. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and worldwide and is the one risk factor that cuts across all four of the non-communicable disease categories. Nursing intervention studies support the idea that nurses can play a major role in helping smokers quit.
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I like BIG JUGS!
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I must admit that I really like big jugs....
....all sizes are nice but I think the big ones really are the best.
.....a few nice ones there, but the best ones are here!
.....over the years I've seen all kinds of nice jugs.
.... newer ones, and the older ones
..... all sorts of nice shapes
.... few topless ones
.....more bottomless
....some painted
;) ;)
Can you imagine getting your hands on some of these!
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....but these two BIG ONES are the favorites!
who says you have to have a matched pair?
(The topless and bottomless ones are a couple of thousand years old too and still holding what's left of their shape....)
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Jim, those are pots. Or amphora maybe. Even in American English, I checked Wikipedia:
A jug is a type of container for liquid. It has an opening, often narrow, from which to pour or drink, and nearly always has some kind of handle. One could imagine a jug being made from nearly any watertight material, but most jugs throughout history have been made from clay, glass, or plastic. Some Native American and other tribes created liquid holding vessels by making woven baskets lined with an asphaltum sealer.
In American English usage, a jug is a large container with a narrow mouth and handle for liquids.
Now THESE are jugs...
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My jugs are 1340 CC or 80 cubic inches
I miss my BIG JUGS
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They were too big for hand luggage.
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All the guys looking for help with their ovens, searching for bread or dough recipes and everyone is over here reading about "Big Jugs" GRIN
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How old are those jugs?
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Frances, these jugs are not just pots!
In the flea market (Rastro), they call them Jarras. (jars?)
Big ones like my favorites are called Tinacas (vats)
Amphora (the top of one pictured) were used for storing all kinds of things. The amphorae top pictured is maybe 2000 years old or more?.... (Greek, Roman, Phoenecian?) was found by my brother diving in the Med.
When I bought my last three, the old man at the bodega just shrugged his shoulders when I asked what they were used for...he just said they were from the old factory and used for whatever was put in them.
Olive oil?
Salted fish?
anything basically....
Here are a couple of links to a great restaurant with very nice jugs! Click on Illustrations and then Gastronomy
Note this first picture, you get to eat with a bunch of great vats (tinacas) used to store wines....the chalk marks covered the wine and vintage info!
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might be our favorite restaurant in Spain....
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The others are from commercial operations. Not too long ago Spain was much more antiquated and these types of vessels were common and used for a variety of purposes. Some I bought still had oil in them. The last three had holes in the bottom side for drainage, one with a brass tap. They came from a bodega (wine store) but I'm not sure what use. They were black with dust from storage but cleaned up well.
Could be 20 years, could be 2 to 300. (check out the website for Meson del Vinos...gives a pretty good idea of old Spain)
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Nice jugs XJ! Thank God you don't have saggy ones!
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Price of meals in Portugal
Plase tell me how much I would need to pay for breakfast. lunch , and dinner in Portugal.
Plase tell me how much I would need to pay for breakfast. lunch , and dinner in Portugal.
What and where do you want to eat? Hotels or street food?
Thanks for replying to my question for the price of meals in Portugal. I am interested in moderate price for the meals. I am not particular. Just want to know how much money to plan for.
You don't say what your preferences are as to: light lunch or big mid-day meal? Do you like to have the occasional "picnic" meal with stuff from the market stall or grocer? Do you drink wine with meals? Do you drink soft drinks (colas)? Are you a fish eater? So without any information from you except for the word "moderate" and your "moderate" may be my "exorbitant", I will tell you that in Portugal I would calculate €35 per day. That would be for me, you understand. And I do like wine.
The reason people are not answering your question well is because food costs can vary widely depending on what type of food/restaurant you eat. But here is what I found: Breakfast - a pastry and drink can be had for under 5 euro Lunch - a sit down café type meal can be had for about 15 euro Dinner - a decent sit down meal of traditional fare can be had for about 15-20 euro.
Wine is cheap - expect to pay no more than 3 euro a glass for a house wine One can easily stay under 50 euro a day if you plan well.