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Preservation Hall West at the Chapel
Kimberly Chun | October 3, 2012
Photo By Laura Morton/Special to The ChronicleLast week, Julien Carmellino was putting the finishing touches on the granite bar at Preservation Hall West at the Chapel on Valencia Street, a new restaurant and club.
Photo By Laura Morton/Special to The ChronicleAurelio Lovos works on painting the stage at a new club under construction in the Mission called Preservation Hall West at The Chapel in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, September 28, 2012. The Valencia Street nightclub is being constructed in a converted mortuary.
Photo By Laura Morton/Special to The ChronicleA new club called Preservation Hall West at The Chapel is planning on opening October 4 on Valencia Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, September 28, 2012.
Who does restaurateur and developer Jack Knowles see as the target congregation for the Chapel, his new music venue and restaurant on a hot stretch of the Mission's Valencia Street?
Yes, we're looking at you, that youthful, fun-loving demographic smack dab in the sweet spot right "after their first job and before their first child," quips the Oakland owner, 48. "I always say it's the people who want to go out at night and see other people."
At Knowles' newly remodeled space - throwing open its doors Thursday at the onetime site of the New College and, further back, a mortuary - those patrons will get an education in earthy sounds, both rootsy and indie, and Provencal-grounded eats, all through a New Orleans prism.
Still, the Big Easy won't be served up straight up.
"We're Mission-izing it," says Knowles, who owns Rockridge's À Côté and Glenview's Rumbo al Sur. He's happily free-associating about his new space as he drives across the Bay Bridge, hurtling rapidly toward the neighborhood that's currently grabbing his full attention. "We're very conscious that we're in the Mission, so we're taking New Orleans there, but we're merging cultures. It's about conviviality and people coming together - it's more than just a music venue and more than just a restaurant."
The Tudor-esque 777 Valencia - with its dark wood beams and windows sprinkled with metal work and stained glass - clearly cried out for a wholly different sort of treatment. "When I walked into that room," Knowles says of the central space with 40-foot arched ceilings that once housed the mortuary's chapel, "I knew immediately that the room was made for music. It didn't feel like a restaurant to me: It was too big and grand."
At issue was the fact that Knowles had zero experience in the music business and found no takers when he went searching for potential club owners: "I went to a bunch of people in town and the economy was really bad three years ago and no one had money." By chance, Knowles' close friend Ben Jaffe, creative director for the renowned Preservation Hall in New Orleans, was staying with him around that time, so the restaurateur invited him to see the room and Jaffe was inspired to transform the venue into a "Preservation Hall West."
The impetus was, Knowles says, the fact that "post-Katrina, New Orleans people were freaked out that the culture was being annihilated. Preservation Hall had to shut down for six months, and the city was in ruins. It was scary for them."
While the Chapel restaurant will draw on À Côté's Provencal menu with New Orleans elements, under the attention of À Côté executive chef Matt Colgan, the music venue sounds like a multi-pronged effort.
The Preservation Hall West component includes residencies by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and guests like Robert Earl Keen and the Glide Ensemble and Change Band, all of whom open the Chapel on Thursday.
This weekend, in conjunction with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, guests will include Steve Earle and Allison Moorer (Friday); and Justin Townes Earle, the bluegrass aces of the Del McCoury Band and Cajun fiddler Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys (Sunday). On Saturday, a benefit for the Richard de Lone Special Housing Project welcomes Elvis Costello and his combo, covering the tunes of Robert Hunter, Charlie Rich, King Oliver and others.
Another component of the venue, focusing on the area's hip, youthful scene, will be overseen by Slim's booker Dawn Holliday's office and Britt Govea, the latter known for his Folk Yeah shows at Fernwood, Henry Miller Library and Vogue Theatre. Such indie artists as Woods (Oct. 17), Here We Go Magic (Oct. 27), La Sera (Nov. 10) and the Joy Formidable (Nov. 20) are already slated.
"We feel like we're the Main Street of youth culture - we have the chance to be that," Knowles says. The mix could work, on a block that seems ideal for a project of this scope. "The Mission is where San Francisco is putting all its energy now," he continues. "That's what's attracted me to it. No matter how it doesn't make sense, it makes total sense to me on that level - you've got one life to live and you want to live it!"
Opens Thursday (Oct. 4). Preservation Hall West at the Chapel: 777 Valencia St., S.F. www.ticketfly.com.
Kimberly Chun is a freelance writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @kimberlychun


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Stephen Harper's new coalition will be tested by happy warrior Justin Trudeau: Greenspon
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In their new book, The Big Shift , pollster Darrell Bricker and journalist John Ibbitson argue that Stephen Harper's 2011 majority was no accident but the natural by-product of a joining of forces between Western Canada and suburban Ontario, particularly its immigrant middle class. This conservative coalition formed around the likes of low taxes, criminal vigilance, pride in military and suppression of environmentalists and other anti-growth activists. It has, they contend, changed the face of Canadian politics irrevocably.
They pronounce the old belief system, one they refer to as the Laurentian consensus, dead and buried . Their Laurentian elite lived for the Quebec-Canada fissure and, on slower days, regional transfers, support programs, rights regimens, public broadcasting and all that jazz. Their eclipse is best captured by the decline of the Liberal Party of Canada, which ruled for a formidable 69 years in the 20th century.
"We believe the Conservative party will be to the 21st century what the Liberal party was to the 20th: the perpetually dominant party, the naturally governing party."
The authors are friends of mine. But I'm sure they won't object if I intrude into their thesis.
There is much to debate about whether Canadian values have shifted meaningfully or whether Conservative success is more exogenous — the product of the sponsorship scandal, successive Liberal leaders with serious political deficits, Jack Layton's 2011 campaign surge and the last-minute stampede of blue Liberals to the right. It is hard to imagine the prime minister really thought he had a majority in him a week before election day.
But what makes The Big Shift intriguing is the likelihood that its thesis will be tested sooner rather than later. Setting aside Thomas Mulcair for a moment, the next election almost certainly will pit Stephen Harper against Justin Trudeau, each an exemplar of the book's rising and falling coalitions. If Trudeau isn't a prototypical member of the Laurentian elite, who is?
Well, in my view, not this Trudeau. He's too young to adhere to the old consensus; it would hardly compute for him. And he's more royalty than elite.
In contrast to Harper, Trudeau is the child of a post-ideological age — pragmatic and idealistic both; green and growth-oriented; global, digital and socially connected and situational to the nth degree. His cohort bristles at state interventions in their private lives and are perfectly at ease with a mélange of identities in a single saucepan.
As widely noted, Trudeau is no policy heavyweight. So far, he has managed to float like a butterfly above the fray — much to the dismay of, well, the Laurentian elites. Rather than succumb to policy demands framed for the convenience of others, he will need to concentrate on his party's essential narrative, which has gone missing in recent years. What makes the Liberals different and relevant? He's already laid down a few markers: opposed to the Gateway pipeline route to the West Coast but not opposed in theory to shipping oilsands product; supportive of Chinese investment in Nexen; attentive to middle-class angst; in favour of decriminalizing marijuana; against reopening the Constitution — each a brick in a storyline under construction.
Trudeau is sensitive to the power shifts Bricker and Ibbitson portray. That his first campaign foray skipped over the Gatineaus and Outremonts, classic Laurentian elite stops, for Calgary, Richmond and Mississauga demonstrates an appreciation for the emerging Pacific century and the defining struggle for the hearts and minds of the aspirational immigrant classes. The Conservatives have done extraordinary spade work in these communities, but the Trudeau brand also resonates with New Canadians. This is a battle he cannot afford to lose.
We live in an age of low party loyalty and minimal public engagement. In a campaign, a potentially decisive pool of voters can move suddenly on superficial input. Blink — you're elected! Trudeau's weapons of choice are style and personality. There's no shame in this: more voters are swayed by sentiment than analysis. Coolness and authenticity, if they stand up to public scrutiny, are not bad positioning.
Nothing is preordained in politics. As royalty, Justin Trudeau gets a break, not a free pass. Assuming he can displace Mulcair as the alternative, Harper will severely test whether our occasional pugilist can really take a punch. In the end, Trudeau will have to neutralize policy as the dependent variable (he's not his father) and ride the sunny ways (again, not his father) that served Liberal leaders like Laurier and Chrétien so well. The happy warrior against a preternaturally sullen opponent is the matchup he requires.
Edward Greenspon is Vice-President, Strategic Investments, at the Star. He is a former newspaper editor and Ottawa bureau chief. His column appears monthly. firstname.lastname@example.com
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......how many games WOULD THEY HAVE WON AND WHERE WOULD THEY BE IN THE STANDINGS?
This is ridiculous. This isn't a bad team. It's a good team with a bad bullpen.
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......how many games WOULD THEY HAVE WON AND WHERE WOULD THEY BE IN THE STANDINGS?
This is ridiculous. This isn't a bad team. It's a good team with a bad bullpen.
It all depends on how much offense they would have shown. The offense has been a bit inconsistant. I think they could have been at .500
We've blown 9 in 22 opportunities this year. League average is 8 in 25.
Bullpens around the league are pretty weak, as nate's stat shows. Ours is bad, but not as much worse than the league average as one might think. Last night was lost 100% by our starter. Tonight might be lost by lack of offense and tomorrow by the pen. With this team it is a different problem every night. We are inconsistent, and that is the hallmark of a bad team.
There are actual 3 or 4 teams in the AL with a much worse bullpen (statistically) than us, which shocked me. As bad as our bullpen has pitched, the Detroit Tigers bullpen is more than a half a run per game worse, yet they find themselves in first place. Now that's insane.
It is sad to think about where this team would be with a decent bullpen. But then I started to think about it and really this team might only be 5-7 games better than it is now. So instead of 16 games under .500 they would be 11 games under .500. I have no idea what it is but there is just something about this team that doesn't click this year. They have some talent but they just can't win games. If they pitch, they can't hit; if they hit, they can't pitch; if the starter does well, the bullpen sucks; if the starters suck, the bullpen does well. And if everything aligns, they find some way to screw it up. IMO even if they had a bullpen, they are a losing team anyway..
Blown opportunities don't tell the whole story, however. It fails to take into account the countless number of games where the Reds were either tied, or only a run or two behind, but the bullpen came in and blew any chance we had of coming back.
By no means was I trying to say the bullpen is some secret strength of the Reds. Just saying that _at least_ 9 games that could've been saved, haven't been.
Of the 42 losses, the starters have lost 26 - 28 (didn't look at two of the games Saarloos started) so the bullpen has lost 14 (which includes the 9 blown saves). So you can pin a little over a quarter of the losses on the bullpen.
Didn't we do this last year?
And the year before?
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I think its a combination of the bad pen and Jerrys goofy lineups
Reds are 3rd in NL in runs scored and second to last in ERA and 2nd in errors. It is obvious why the reds are the worst team in the NL. We were told this team would win games based on better defense and better pitching. The pitching is worse, the defense no better and now we are left wondering if this team will lose 100 games.


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After breakfast and before dinner, there is plenty of fun to be had! Be adventurous by taking a ride atop the 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower, zip line your way over Fremont Street on Flightlinez or take a thrilling ride on the 67 mph rollercoaster at New York-New York.
Take a break for lunch by dining outside for the best people-watching views (trust us, it's worth it!). Grab a seat on the patio at Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace, catch a breathtaking view of the Bellagio fountains from Todd English's Olives, or enjoy lunch and a margarita on the patio at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Flamingo Las Vegas.
In the afternoon, wander over to the Luxor for an inside look at BODIES...The Exhibition, which showcases the human body and organs like you've never seen before; plus learn more about the epic story of the "ship of dreams" at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Get ready to be mesmerized! America's Got Talent finalist, magician Nathan Burton, performs his grand illusions in the afternoons at Flamingo Las Vegas, while Harrah's magician Mac King provides a barrel of laughs with his unique comedy magic show.
If spending time in the great outdoors is on your must-do list, head out to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area featuring more than 30 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding and picnic areas; or take a quick drive to Mt. Charleston in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for a cool afternoon hike. You could also hit a few balls at the new indoor glow-in-the-dark KISS-themed miniature golf course or challenge your friends to a quick par-3 round at the Callaway Golf Center across from Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard.
For those who like to mix it up a bit, check out Dig This, America's first and only heavy equipment playground for some fun in the dirt. Or, grab a gun for some safe and supervised shooting practice at the new Guns and Ammo Garage. Featured machine guns include an authentic Tommy gun, Uzi, AK-47 and the new Secret Service P90 gun.
There's always plenty to do in Vegas, day or night!
Only in Las Vegas can you see dancing water fountains, a roller coaster, a volcano, a free show featuring sexy sirens, and more - all without ever setting foot indoors.
Take a stroll down one of the world's most famous stretches of road, Las Vegas Boulevard, and take in a variety of sights as you walk.
The roller coaster at New York-New York soars overhead across the Manhattan skyline, and just up the road, you can enjoy outdoor dining with breathtaking views at Cabo Wabo Cantina and PBR Rock Bar & Grill outside Planet Hollywood, Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas and Margaritaville at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
Of course, the Fountains of Bellagio and erupting Volcano at The Mirage are always marvelous to see, but continue down the Strip, safely past the pirates and sirens of Treasure Island, and enjoy the view of the Venetian Plaza and the Lake of Dreams at Wynn Las Vegas.
A world of excitement on one block - only in Las Vegas!
You probably have a digital camera -- either one specifically made for taking pictures, or attached to your smart phone. When you're in Las Vegas, there are plenty of places to put it to good use, with its neon lights and famous boulevard. Book your trip and stroll the Strip, because there's a photo op around just about every corner.
No visit to Vegas would be complete without a stop at the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. Located on the south end of the Strip, it's one of the most recognizable signs in the world and also one of the most copied. The original designer, Betty Willis, created the sign in 1959 and never copyrighted it. It's the reason why you'll find this sign, or a version of it, everywhere from T-shirts to mugs to beach towels. So when you're here, get your picture with the real thing.
Romance is in the air when you arrive at Paris Las Vegas. The hotel's focal point is a 1/2 size replica of the Eiffel Tower, with its 11th floor restaurant with stunning view of the lights below. Of course, don't miss the elevator ride to the top - at 460 feet, you'll experience a perfect panoramic 360-degree view of Las Vegas. For more great photo ops, don't miss The Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, The Paris Opera House, and the Alexander III Bridge-all reproduced to the smallest detail.
Those seeking vintage Vegas will enjoy the downtown area known as Fremont Street. Although there are plenty of classic Vegas hotels here, you can't miss modern technology at its best with the world's largest LED canopy of light. With more than 12 million lights, the overhead canopy displays music videos and special light shows nightly. Make your trip to Fremont Street's Viva Vision show at night and you'll be amazed that it's as bright as day when the lights are on!
The Mirage Volcano has been erupting for more than 20 years, and now produces flames that are hotter and larger than ever, with a new fire lagoon feature. The creators have installed dozens of fire cannons under water that will explode on command. The effect is a choreographed fountain of fire and scored to the vibrant music of Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart.
Just take a stroll down Las Vegas Boulevard and you'll get a glimpse of the world. It's the most recognizable street in the world and you'll see first hand Bellagio's fountains, New York's famed skyline, Luxor's great pyramid, Venetian waterways and squares and secluded lakeside shows at Wynn Las Vegas.
For more scenic shots, take a quick trip to Lake Mead where you can see the famous Hoover Dam. A quick 30-minute drive from the heart of Vegas, the Hoover Dam will amaze you with its size and commanding presence.
Sometimes, it's good to be a part of the party. In Vegas, that's easy. Several sites feature piano bars where you can sing along and have a great time.
New York-New York is home to The Bar at Times Square, where dueling pianists perform nightly. You can also double your pleasure with the Dueling Piano Twins playing nightly in the new Piano Bar at Harrah's Las Vegas.
For more sing-along fun, head downtown to the Fremont East District and Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar or check out the late-night dueling pianos at Napolean's inside Paris Las Vegas.
South of the Strip, you can also catch dueling pianos nightly at Pete's at Town Square.
Not everyone can be a world traveler, but when you take a trip to Las Vegas, you can see the world all within a few blocks!
You'll feel like you're in the City of Lights when you visit Paris Las Vegas. The resort has detailed replicas of the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre façade, Paris Opera House and Hotel de Ville. And you certainly can't miss the 50-story, half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, now one of Las Vegas' most visible landmarks.
Take a guided tour on an authentic gondola through the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes in this re-creation of the Italian city of Venice. Famous landmarks including St. Marks Square and winding canals add to the experience. For more Italian elegance, celebrate the glory of Rome at Caesars Palace with its famous fountains, dramatic gabled pediments and Corinthian columns. Catch the stars of stage and screen with a performance at the Caesars Colosseum.
Step inside the world's largest open atrium as the Luxor takes you back to ancient Egypt with its identifiable pyramid. The illuminating spotlight emanating from its apex makes the Luxor one of the few man-made structures visible from space. Relax at the luxurious Monte Carlo Resort, where you'll feel as though you just pulled up to the famed Casino de Monte Carlo in the South of France. Experience the cool breezes and tropical atmosphere of the South Pacific with a weekend at Mandalay Bay resort.
You can also see various parts of Americana with the Statue of Liberty and skyline at New York-New York, the French Quarter at The Orleans, and more.See the whole world in one place - Las Vegas!
Note: This is the sixth and final in a series of blogs leading up to the Miss USA 2011 competition on June 19 at Planet Hollywood. In this entry, reigning Miss USA Rima Fakih gives us her views on Las Vegas.
Q: What are you most excited about seeing and doing in Las Vegas?
A: I'm mostly excited to go back to Planet Hollywood where my dreams came true. I'm also excited to see all the hot contestants.
Q: Who's your favorite Las Vegas icon?
A: Since this is the fourth consecutive year the pageant is being held in Las Vegas, would that make Miss USA a Vegas icon?
Q: If you had to pick five things to pack in your suitcase for a trip to Vegas, what would they be?
A: Five things I would pack for Vegas: three swimsuits, my iPod and sunglasses.
Q: What is the first thing you want to do when you get off the plane in Vegas?
A: First thing I want to do when I get off the plane in Vegas is run to the nearest slot machine at the airport. I hit $500 one time before I boarded a plane home to Michigan!
Q: Where do you love to shop in Las Vegas?
A: I love to shop at the amazing CityCenter. I also love Caesars Palace because they have Niketown.
Q: What might you wear in Vegas that you wouldn't wear back home?
A: I have a sparkly hot-pink tube top that I only wear in Vegas. It would be way too much anywhere else!
Q: If you had only one night in Vegas, which nightclub would you choose?
A: I haven't really experienced Vegas nightclubs, YET! When I do I would love to go to XS Nightclub at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas and reserve a cabana.
Q: Who would be your dream date(s) for a night out in Vegas?
A: My dream date in Vegas would be Frank Sinatra and I would ask him to sing me my favorite song, "New York, New York." My second choice would be Robert De Niro because one of my favorite movies is "Casino."
Q: What's the best pool in Vegas?
A: I haven't been there yet, but I would love to go to Hard Rock Hotel's pool and hang out in one of their Tahitian-style cabanas.
Q: What's the most unique experience you've had in Las Vegas?
A: Oh this question is easy! The most unique experience I've had in Vegas is the night I won Miss USA 2010!
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?
A: My favorite restaurant is Aureole at Mandalay Bay, which has a four-story wine tower and amazing food by Chef Charlie.
Q: What's the one thing in Las Vegas you can't miss?
A: I would not want to miss a Cirque du Soleil show. It always leaves me breathless!
Q: What are your must-see shows in Vegas?
A: My must-see show is "PEEPSHOW" featuring the beautiful Holly Madison at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Q: What is the best advice you can give to a first-timer in Las Vegas?
A: The best advice I could give a first-timer in Las Vegas would be to BRING sunblock lotion because the sun is shining all day. Also, 5-hour ENERGY shots because you want to stay up all night and enjoy the Vegas Strip.
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: If I could choose one resort to live in, it would be the Palms. It is beautiful and exotic!
Images courtesy of Miss Universe Organization
Note: This is the fifth in a series of blogs leading up to the Miss USA 2011 competition on June 19 at Planet Hollywood. In this entry, we're highlighting contestants from the East Coast.
Q: Who's your favorite Vegas icon?
A: Elvis! I want to take a picture with an Elvis impersonator.
Q: If you had to pick five things to pack in your suitcase for a trip to Vegas, what would they be?
A: Money, a Redbull or some type of energy drink, the cutest cocktail dresses in my closet, the cutest set of comfortable heels and a camera to document the time of my life!.
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: Trump International Hotel Las Vegas!
Q: What are you most excited about seeing and doing in Las Vegas?
A: Seeing the dolphins at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage!
Q: If you had only one night in Vegas, which nightclub would you choose?
A: Bank at the Bellagio.
Q: What's the best pool in Vegas?
A: I hear that the pools at the MGM Grand are exquisite.
Q: What is the first thing you want to do when you get off the plane in Vegas?
A: Cruise down the Las Vegas Strip in a convertible.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?
A: Sage (at ARIA Resort) because of its fresh farm-to-table ingredients.
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: I have heard that the M Resort is amazing!
Q: What are you most excited about seeing and doing in Las Vegas?
A: I am most excited about competing in the Miss USA pageant! I will also be extremely excited to see the legendary "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign!
Q: Who's your favorite Vegas icon?
A: My favorite Vegas icons are Penn and Teller! Their shows are amazing!
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?
A: Sushi is my favorite food, so I would love to visit Shibuya and I hear Alize is amazing.
Q: Where do you love to shop in Las Vegas?
A: I'd love to go to Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas!
Q: If you had only one night in Vegas, which nightclub would you choose?
A: As a DJ, I would love to go to the nightclub that has my icon DJ Tiesto rocking the dance floors.
Q: Who would be your dream date for a night out in Vegas?
A: Girls' night out with Ellen DeGeneres. She's hilarious and is the only person who could make Vegas better!
Q: Who would be your dream date for a night out in Vegas?
A: Donald Trump, of course!
Q: What restaurants are you most excited to try in Vegas?
A: I have never been to Vegas before, but anyone that knows me knows that I am a steak and potatoes girl. My friends who have been to Vegas recommend I go to Craftsteak!
Q: What are your must-see shows in Vegas?
A: Miss USA, of course, David Copperfield and The Ultimate Variety Show.
Q: If you had only one night in Vegas, which nightclub would you choose?
A: I would go to Surrender at Encore. It seems like the perfect place to visit for a night of dancing!
Q: What is the most unique experience you've had in Las Vegas?
A: The most unique experience I had in Vegas was when I solved a crime at MGM Grand's CSI: The Experience. It was so fun to be a part of what I see in the television series!
Q: What is the best advice you can give to a first-timer in Las Vegas?
A: The best advice I could give to someone visiting Vegas is just have fun -- go everywhere you can and make sure you go to all of the amazing clubs! Also, don't forget Band-Aids for your feet after all of the sightseeing and dancing!
Q: What's the best pool in Vegas?
A: Rehab at the Hard Rock because it has great cabana service.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Vegas?
A: Tao Asian Bistro because I love the giant fortune cookie dessert.
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: Definitely New York-New York so I could get a taste of home while I was in Vegas!
Q: Who's your favorite Vegas icon?
A: Currently, my favorite Vegas icon is Holly Madison, star of Peepshow at Planet Hollywood. She seems so kind and has an incredibly outgoing personality, perfect for Vegas!
Q: Who would be your dream dates for a night out in Vegas?
A: My dream dates for a night out in Vegas would be my best friends. I love girls' nights out, but if Zach Efron or Justin Timberlake happen to be there, I wouldn't hate that either!
Q: What's the one thing in Vegas you can't miss?
A: I can't miss seeing Paris Las Vegas because I have been to the city of Paris and can't wait to see the Eiffel Tower replica and relive some amazing memories.
Q: What might you wear in Vegas that you wouldn't wear back home?
A: Six-inch high heels and a swimsuit ... together! Nobody does that in Vermont.
Q: What restaurants are you most excited to try in Las Vegas?
A: I haven't been, but I would love to go to Margaritaville (at Flamingo Las Vegas). I'm a huge Jimmy Buffett fan!
Q: If you could live at any Las Vegas resort, which one would you choose?
A: Mandalay Bay. An amazing gym, pool and spa -- what more could I ask for?
All Miss USA contestants surveyed are over 21 years of age.
Images courtesy of Miss Universe Organization
Every trip to Las Vegas is exciting, but some people want more excitement than others. If you're a thrill-seeker, Las Vegas has plenty of ways for you to get your adrenaline rushing. How about swimming with the sharks? Inside the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, there are no cages -just you, 1.3 million gallons of underwater real estate, and more than 30 sharks, including Sandtiger, Sandbar and White Tip Reef sharks.
Prefer wind over water? Hook up to a harness at the new Fremont Street Flightlinez cruise down a zip line right over the crowds on Fremont Street and under the giant video canopy. For some zip lining with a little less neon, head out to Boulder City for Bootleg Canyon Flightlines.
If you love roller-coasters, head down to Buffalo Bill's in Primm and see how you hold up against the Desperado's Turbo Drop, a 255-foot nosedive that highlights one of the world's tallest and fastest scream machines. Or twist, loop and dive around New York City with the Coney Island-style coaster at New York-New York.
In Las Vegas, the sky is the limit. Well, almost. The SkyJump at the Stratosphere is about as you can get for a thrill ride. At 108 stories, it's the highest controlled free fall in the world. It really is the best way to see the city, hurtling towards your face at a ridiculous speed.
Book your next adventure at LasVegas.com and get all the thrills you can handle in Vegas!
Sometimes we blog about things because they are relevant to Las Vegas' nonstop energy, unique activities, electric atmopshere, or because they somehow specifically relate to the city we know and love as the world's most exciting and vibrant destination.
But sometimes, we're just hungry. And in the mood for pizza.
What better place to find New York-style pizza than at New York-New York, where Il Fornaio offers some seriously tasty wood-fired flavors, and the wood-burning brick oven at LAVO inside the Palazzo always produces authentic pizza.
Pizzeria Francesco's inside Treasure Island serves hand-tossed New York-style pizzas and there are dozens of pies to choose from at Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen inside the Silverton.
Wolfgang Puck's signature Smoked Salmon Pizza with Dill Cream is just one of the delicacies on the menu at Spago inside Caesars Palace, and for those of you who are up for the challenge, try to find the hidden pizza stand inside the new Cosmopolitan hotel. It's so hidden even we're not sure where it is, but trust us, it's in there.
No matter how you slice it, there's always good pizza to be found in Las Vegas! For more pizza options -- and details about all the other foods you can enjoy in the many gourmet restaurants in town, check out our dining section at LasVegas.com!
From award-winning hotels, to first-class dining, and fashion-forward shopping, Las Vegas offers so many great opportunities to see and be seen. Sometimes the best option is to sit back and watch. People watching in Las Vegas just made the gossip columns with our newest patio dining options.
From a prime location just off the boulevard, grab a frozen margarita and hot salsa and enjoy the scene from Diablos Cantina two-story Mexican joint at Monte Carlo Resort, or down a cold Guinness from Nine Fine Irishmen at New York New York. Both give you plenty of time to socialize and scrutinize the frenzy of tourists below!
Planet Hollywood is center strip and offers two incredible views of the Fountains of Bellagio and the new City Center complex by MGM Resorts International. Grab a frosty Pina Colada at Hawaiian Tropic Zone while people watching from the outdoor patio - the servers are just as tantalizing as the view! Yes - they have it all!
Travel the world and relish the superb French cuisine at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas. Ah Sin prepares unique Pacific Rim creations and sits at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The newest dining spot Serendipity 3, offers award-winning dining and scrumptious desserts and views of the glittering city from Caesars Palace.
If you're looking for a spectacular private dining experience, with outdoor patios and cascading waterfalls, look no further than Wynn Las Vegas (pictured). SW Steakhouse, Bartolotta, and Okada sit quietly along the private lake and feature award-winning cuisine and unmatched signature service. Nightlife follows suit in Vegas with the party scene outdoors at Wynn's Tryst and XS Nightclub, Tao at The Venetian, and PURE nightclub at Caesars Palace.
People watching, patio dining - voyeuristic fun in Las Vegas! Book your trip and take advantage of great summer offers.


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Satellite Imagination: The Dutch Connection
With my daughter's telescope, I can barely pick out Titan. It moves a lot more slowly in its orbit than Jupiter's moons. We certainly can't detect that pretty orange atmosphere. It's just a point of light. In the image to … Continue reading
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Wedding Lectionary: Colossians 3:12-17
If you're a church musician, you'll love this reading. My own sense is that in liturgy circles, it gets done a little too much, but take heart: your casual Christians don't hear enough of it: Brothers and sisters: Put on, … Continue reading
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FIYH 32-33: The Arts and Popular Culture
Picking up on yesterday's theme of cultural engagement, the arts add more insight for the preacher's task: [32] Regular and sustained contact with the world's greatest literature or with its painting, sculpture, and musical achievements can rightfully be regarded by … Continue reading


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Made official early this morning, Microsoft is set to purchase Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, for a smooth $2.5 billion dollars. In Minecraft, a survival sandbox game, players must forge and build whatever they see in their imaginations, using blocks that they collect with pickaxes, axes, shovels, and swords.
Over the course of just a few years, Minecraft has grown from a small community of players to an entire marketing machine, complete with versions available on many platforms, as well as merchandise in Target and countless other retailers. Since 2009, Minecraft has seen 100 million+ downloads on PC alone, with nearly 2 billion hours played on the Xbox 360. In terms of popularity, not many recent games stack up to Minecraft. (more…)


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Family Photography in L'Ange Gardien
L'Ange Gardien Family Photographer
I just wanted to share a sneak peek of a family photo session that I shot this week. I LOVE shooting in fields–especially ones filled with Queen Ann's lace. I was fortunate enough to find this beautiful field not far from home in L'Ange Gardien, QC.
I would love to shoot your family photos and if you're looking to have your family photos taken in a field, count me in. Contact me today.
Lunenburg Portraits
Professional Portrait Photographer | Black Lamb Photography
A few weeks ago I went on holiday with my family to Nova Scotia to visit some family members who live out there. We stayed with my cousin and her family and while we were there I did a photo shoot of her. She's a children's story illustrator and a budding YA writer, so she wanted some photos to use for her website and for an author portrait. Check out some of her illustration work on her website: www.tiamushka.com
I love the vibrantly coloured buildings in Nova Scotia–especially in beautiful Lunenburg, where these photos were taken.
If you are looking for a portrait photographer in Ottawa or Gatineau, contact me. I would love to create some beautiful portraits of you and your family. I also do wedding photography.
Stonefield's Heritage Farm Weddings
Stonefield's Heritage Farm Wedding Photography | Ottawa Photographers
I have been wanting to shoot a wedding at Stonefield's Heritage Farm for a while now. As an incentive for Ottawa engaged couples to hire me to shoot your wedding, I am offering a special Stonefield's Wedding photography package in which you save $800. This is the fantastic deal that you would receive:
Stonefield's Special Wedding Package • $2000 (You Save $800!)
- 8 hours of continuous photography coverage
- Two photographers
- Unlimited photos taken (within 8 hours)
- Professionally edited, high-resolution photos on DVD
- Complimentary engagement portrait session with photos
- You can add extra hourly coverage for $250/hour (Savings of $100/hr).
You can view my wedding photography portfolio on my website and my engagement portrait photography. Contact me to set up a meeting. I would LOVE to hear all about your wedding at Stonefield's Heritage Farm.
For those who have not been to Stonefields, but are considering having their wedding there, here are a couple of photos that I took while at Stonefield's 2013 open house. What a gorgeous venue.
Wakefield Covered Bridge Maternity Portraits
R + R Summer Maternity Photos | Gatineau Maternity Photographers
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to photograph this great couple at the Wakefield covered bridge and outside the Fairbairn House. The weather and lighting were beautiful and they were dressed beautifully.
A huge thank you goes out to Krysten Allen who did the hair.
I also shoot newborn, children's and family photography and cake smash photography. And I LOVE to also do wedding photography. If you are looking for professional photographer to shoot some portraits, I would love to hear from you.
Ottawa Family Photographers
Family Photography at the Experimental Farm | Ottawa Family Photographers
A few months ago I did an extended family photo session at the Experimental farm in Ottawa with this great family. Last summer I photographed some of them at the Arboretum with some other extended family members.
I would love to photograph you and your family this summer or fall. Contact me today to book your appointment.
Gatineau Family Photography
Gatineau Family Photographers
A few weeks ago I shot some family photos of my sister, niece and nephew at the beach. It's amazing how quickly times flies. I have seen these kids grow up from babies to adults. Knowing how quickly kids grown up, I understand the importance of having professional family portraits taken in order to capture a moment in time of you and your family. These are the photos that will hang on your walls of your home.
Contact me today to book your family photo session. I would love to capture some great memories for you and your family to cherish for a lifetime.
L'ange Gardien, QC Newborn Photography
Sneak Peek | L'Ange Gardien Newborn Photography
Last week I took photos of this little guy. He was a tough nut to crack, but in the end he was too tuckered out to fight me on the posing. Here's a sneak peek from his session. More photos to come soon.
I photographed his momma a while ago for her maternity photos.
Wakefield Summer Maternity Photos
Sneak Peek | Gatineau Maternity Photographers
Here's a sneak peek of a maternity photo session that I shot a couple of weeks ago in Wakefield, Quebec. I am excited to show the rest soon.
If you are looking for a maternity photographer, I am pleased to announce that I am currently offering a fantastic summer maternity photo shoot special. It's an AMAZING deal. Check it out and contact me today to book your maternity photo session.
Ottawa Maternity Photography
C + W's Maternity Photos | Ottawa Maternity Photographers
Last week I shot this couple's maternity photos in Ottawa. The weather was gorgeous.
A special thanks goes out to Natasha Ardovini from Red Carpet Glamour who did the makeup and hair for this particular photo shoot.
If you are looking for a maternity photographer, I am pleased to announce that I am currently offering a fantastic summer maternity photo shoot special. It's an AMAZING deal. Check it out and contact me today to book your maternity photo session.


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After only registering one sack during his rookie season, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones knew exactly what he needed to do during the offseason in order to change that moving forward into 2014.
"Football is a game of inches so you want to be as big, as strong, and as fast as you can," said Jones near the conclusion of the 2013 season. "That's something I really need to focus on in the offseason and over the course of these next three games and continue to get better."
According to Scott Brown of ESPN.com, Jones said Tuesday during the first OTA practice of the 2014 season that while he hasn't added any weight since last year, that he has indeed gotten stronger.
Jones started eight games for the Steelers in 2013 after being drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Georgia and while he only wound up recording the one sack and 40 total tackles at right outside linebacker, he did appear to get a lot more comfortable in the defense as the season progressed.
The Steelers pass defense suffered once again in 2013 due to the lack of consistent pressure put on opposing quarterbacks by their front seven and Jones will be expected to help drastically change that in his second season.
I'm sure he has if he put the work in.. this is a process though, over the course of the first 2-3yrs is when you see significant change while working with the Team strength and conditioning staff. It takes more than one offseason to put on significant muscle mass and improve strength to a greater degree
Jarvis has good quickness, that's the part that you can't really improve much. getting stronger will help him use it. Jarvis Jones is on his way to being to a good football player, I have no doubts about this one.
Not so sure he needs to put on significant muscle mass. Lean muscle is more than likely what he's working on. His strength is his speed. Muscle mass will reduce his quickness therefore negating his natural talent, which is his speed rush.
Do they do anything in OTAs that will show us his strength?
Very true
My thinking is still the same in regards to the improved 'strength' it takes longer than a few months. It will be a process.
ya … i doubt he has gotten much stronger in just the past couple months … like u said its going to take a couple off seasons with the staff to get him up to where he needs to be …
Cant tell much about what little is posted in the article … but have to say i dont like the tone … i hope i hear more enthusiastic tidbits as time goes by !
Yes, he has to lift Kaboly.
You can put mass on and get faster if u put the it on in the right places….iam about 40 pounds bigger then I was when I played HS football and iam faster then I was 12 years ago just not as agile but I think that came with age lol
He came in at 240LBS last year, from the reports from OTA's today, he is still at 240. Stronger? I guess time will tell; but if he hasn't put the time in to get stronger as he claim he has, then it's quite evident that everything reported about this guy last year was true. And the reports? He is lazy and does not prepare hard during the offseason and in practices.
i'll hold a wait n see attitude … but I'm kind of negative on his off season progress right now ( as far as off season strength & conditioning goes only) …. and for no good reason … just calling it a hunch and gut feeling
Sorry. If you don't add any weight you either had fat to lose or didn't work out that hard. If there is a clear improvement in definition I'll agree to reconsider.
getting stronger and losing body fat percentage is a lean build approach. He may be faster because of it.
Please link to one. His college DC said he was a hard worker.
Nicely stated.
I'm curious if you have more info than what's been posted here. If you have no more to go on than what this article alludes to, well, I wouldn't go too far out on that limb.
Sorry. He did have fat to lose. Didja see him at his pro day? For all we know, he could have lost 8 pounds of fat and gained 8 of muscle.
Exactly. People may have the misconception that if he didn't add weight to his offseason training, then it wasn't successful. Very nice post.
The funny part is… I don't even think his lack of strength is his biggest weakness. It's his technique.
He doesn't get very low. He doesn't lean properly to get leverage when rounding the corner. He doesn't seem to work well with his hands to disengage from blocks.
I don't care how much he benches or squats. I'd like to see him show some good flexibility and form when attacking left tackles.
He doesn't really need to add that much weight. He just needs to get learner/toner and stronger.
Technique is important in our 3-4 system and Butler & Mitchell are the best in teaching the proper technique before everything else.. James Harrison, Steve McLendon, Aaron Smith, Brett Keisel all late round guys which excelled due to their technique improvement. I'm sure they're working on his technique!
that is why the steelers brought in Joey Porter. Jones has stated that he was slowed down by the mental aspect of the game. He should have that down this year and I think he will have a 6-8 sack season which is a nice improvement.
Agree with this wholeheartedly. I think JJ got by in college on speed alone. That won't fly in the league. I think a year under his belt, better conditioning (whatever that may be) and familiarity with the defense will take him to a higher level of play. I think the kid can be a beast.
we will see how strong he has gotten week 1 against Joe Thomas…thats for sure
This article says almost nothing. Slow news day. I need a bit more data before I make comments on his progress.
If he was the karate kid that would be fine.
Since he is instead an olb playing against an Lt in most cases he needs to be a lot stronger. Especially since he wasn't strong enough last year. No weight gain means he didn't add much muscle unless you're saying he was so fat and soft it took an off season just to firm up a soft body.
Jarvis all too often got beat around end by taking a "Down step" and the LT blocked him down and around end they went.
I do have to admit missing his pro day.
For all we know?
His pro day was before last season. Are you saying he didn't work out before or during the season and finally got around to dealing with his pro day extra weight a full year later?
That just doesn't sound feasible.
I think it's very reasonable to expect he dealt with that before last season and built on that work this off season. If he didn't I think it's a problem.
Other people have a misconception that someone saying they work out is enough. I simply have no indication he's done anything and the fact that he isn't adding any bulk is a warning sign for someone who needed to get stronger.
Why are you so sure he has put in the extra effort you would hope for from a first round choice?
What makes you think 245 pounds is acceptable weight for his position? Why not stick Shazier out there if all you need is speed and 240 pounds?
he will never be as strong as a Lt but he needs to be quicker. What madi said could be true. He is already 240 we don't need him to be 260. Adding muscle helps lose weight. Dri archer is a great example. He may be short but he isn't small. Don't get caught up in the weight issue. Farrior played at 225 lbs.
Muscle weighs more than fat. It helps a fat person burn more fat but doesn't reduce an athletes playing weight.
He does need to be 260. All positions have different needs. Farrior wasn't battling a Lt every down and DRI isn't going to slam into the middle of the line.
I'm not impressed, hopefully he's an all pro
James Harrison weighs 242 lbs and that sums up my arguement on this point.
That Harrison never weighed in after his first year or that size doesn't matter?
Truthfully, I have no idea how much effort Jarvis Jones has put in during the off season and I never said such a thing. I'm just stating that people fear that if a player doesn't come in with "added bulk" (which could be mislead to being only water weight) or heavier, doesn't necessarily mean they have trained to become stronger. A perfect example would be that of a MMA fighter or a boxer. He trains and becomes stronger, but loses weight (leaner) to become faster and more mobile. If Jones was a tackle, I'd see your concerns. But, his position requires him to be more mobile (he needs to cover, also) like a boxer. So, I'm not necessarily hung up on him gaining weight or adding bulk to improve his play. If Floyd Mayweather were to put on 30 lbs. of muscle, he'd lose a lot of speed, quickness and his allusiveness, which is his strength. I feel Jarvis is similar to Floyd in that he probably cross trained more for his position than just lifted weights and threw down the protein shakes.
Why do people bring up other athletes that play against people their own weight when arguing against my point that weight matters?
Did I ever say you can't add strength without gaining weight?
There is a physics angle related to mass that has to be considered for on olb that has to defend against the run on occaision and who plays across from the best player on the opponents line.
Speed, strength and weight all factor in.
My biggest concern with Jones coming in was that the stenosis would keep him from working out enough to add any bulk or elite strength and the fact that he didn't add any weightweight is a red flag to me.
I can see being hopeful he worked out but not assuming it.
Clay Matthews gained 20 pounds of muscle after his 10 sack rookie season (from 240 to 260). Next season he had 13,5 sacks.
Jarvis Jones had a very very thin frame at 248 pounds and didn't gain a pound? Are you kidding?
He has to be at 260.
I don't know which one is worse: he wasn't able or didn't want to bulk up.
Very disappointing start of the OTAs.
i don't think thats his only problem. Not only does he need to be stronger but he also needs to play with more intensity. Strength will definitely help with that but hopefully Joey Porter can instil a mindset in him to want to beat the tackle and the qb into the ground as soon as he leaves the tunnel.
I'm not defending Jarvis and I see what you are saying, but you need to remember that the Steelers are going to ask JJ to drop into coverage, too. He needs to find a happy medium where he can be well versed in all of what is asked of him. Gaining muscle mass and strength may help him in defending against the run, but may hinder him in coverage. This has become a pass happy league and if JJ bulks to 260 as you want him to, qbs will pick on him all day long in coverage.
Bringing in Joey Porter to help with JJ's technique should help him in run support as well as the pass rush because I feel he takes to the arc too far and is easily pushed out of the play. If he were to learn some swim moves and some spins (which he started to show at the tail end of 13) he should be o.k. The guy is only 1 year into the league. I think we should be patient with him and hope he continues to develop.
Core strength is what he needs more of not mass imo
I agree Steelster. He does have a nose for being around the ball at least and with an offseason of studying, I think 6-8 sacks his second season is very attainable.
I don't think he needs to turn into a body builder but I think he can add upper body strength without hurting his speed as long as his program is designed properly.
It's just an especially big red flag in my mind because it is the one thing I was worried would be a limitation. Zero offseason weight gain was my worst case expectation. I'm not certain about anything but I am concerned.
The idea that he is the same size as Spence and Shazier is something I'll just have to think about. It doesn't seem right.
Coming from you…
Muscle and fat are simply 2 different ways of storing sugar. Muscle is less dense. The unhappy fact is that you can't train to gain Mike Tyson strength you are born with it.
When Woodley bulked up to 260 it ruined what game he had AND left him constantly injured. Almost none of the comments above concerning human physiology have any basis in fact.
Sure seems from the respective physiques that Williams is an ILB and that Shazier, Jones and Spence all have OLB potential.
Well as far as conditioning and strength training I think the steelers have done a very poor job over the past 5 years.
Maybe a body fat analysis would be a better gauge to his off season development as opposed to just his weight in general. Look. I really don't care if he weighs 200 or 300 lbs. As long as he shows improvement from year to year is all I care about. It's day one of OTA's. Let's see what this kid does on the grass this year, that will be the determining factor. One last thing to mention.. look at where the Steelers shifted their attention to in the draft. Hint: It rhymes with "need". It's been a fun debate Eric… you have some nice and valid points! I say this with peace and love, peace and love.
yes and Matthews has been on the injury list a lot since the weight gain. It does make you wonder.
If Jarvis says he has gotten stronger, he has gotten stronger. You can add strength and muscle and maintain a certain weight. Obviously I am no NFL player, but when I got back to lifting within six weeks my bench press went from 185 to 225, but I dropped from 205 pounds to 197. I am sure his diet is consistent with a workout plan as well. So I indeed got much stronger, but it wasn't reflected in how much I weigh. He doesn't need bulk, it would hamper his main strengths, which are speed and quickness. But like I said, if he says it, I believe it.
you got it my friend.
His "natural talent' produced one sack last year. Speed alone won't cut it as a OLB in theNFL.
The stenosis was the first thing that concerned me when they drafted him. It may prevent him from training as hard as others. I get your point as it is a possibility.
like i said … its just a hunch … I'm still expecting immense progress from his 1st yr … just not so sure he has gotten the work ethic down quite yet.
I totally agree with you. Still, JJ setted the edge quite nice last year (e.g looking at our GIFs) – but of course, speed alone wasn't enough to reach the QB therefore our concerns are still right!
He can't get pushed to the arc on every play, that shows bad leverage, handplacement AND strength. The first two should be things that improve in his 2nd season – especially with the hiring of Peezy !
In the end improvement is all that matters..
So just say you think he's a liar. He didn't get bigger, and he says he didn't get bigger. He DOES say he got stronger. He was not in pristine physical condition before, so it's very plausible that he lost bad weight and gained good weight, getting stronger (like he said). You "have no indication"? Well me neither, since I haven't lifted weights with him recently. I'm just saying he needed to get stronger, his coach said he would get stronger, he says he did get stronger, and it's plausible that he's telling the truth. Call him a liar if you want, but don't act like he needed to gain weight this year when he didn't, and the fact that he hasn't means he failed.
You're super smart.
lol right
Von Miller is currently listed at 249 and weighed 246 at his pro day. So he's gained an average of 1 lb. a year. he's an edge rusher like Jarvis who is listed at 245. Give the man some time. His technique was the biggest thing holding him back last year..
List one reason that points to him not having a work ethic? you've seen him start 8 games. Or have you?
have a hard time believing you are faster now than you were 12 years ago playing HS football. You're faster at 30 years old than you were at 18? after gaining 40 pounds? That's quite an anomaly. I'll take you at your word though |0_o|
Iam faster and can jump higher but iam only faster n a straight line lol
Body weight alone isn't a true indicator of strength. He is 6'2″ and 240 lbs. There are plenty of LB's who are capable of being very effective at that size. The two areas that I noticed he needed to work in the off season were technique (transferring speed to power) and finding a few counter moves. He was completely predictable last season. He either went with the speed rush to the outside or bull rushed. OT just pushed him up field and took him for a tour of the hash marks. I would have preferred him really focusing on his technique this off season while obviously keeping up with his conditioning and weight training. I think he will be fine. Plenty of OLB's come out of college relying on speed alone. They learn very quickly that won't work in the NFL. I think the year under his belt will really help him in the long run. He now knows what he needs to work on.
I hear ya shawn, but I have a feeling it's going to be a steady slow process as we watch him get better throughout the season. Our fans won't give him much leeway, but he will come along this season.
I have Jones and Shark as my two dark horses to have strong seasons.
ya i would be very surprised if he doesnt perform better this year …. but how much better … is the Million $$$ Question …
jitters are out of the way now …all he has to do is learn and play football not worry on what to say to media now he can be him self and not the first round guy playing his first year
Cut the kid some slack. He said he got stronger in the off season. He was a rookie last year. Rookies are developmental players who are learning a system and most don't see the field under LeBeau. Those who expect pro bowl seasons from a rookie most likely are fooling only themselves.
Well Joey Porter goin help him with acquiring the best work ethic possible!
well that was his rep at Georgia i've heard … and at the combine it showed as he had really bad numbers so it just points to he didnt work out a whole lot before … and he apparently says he hasn't gained any weight but he's reached his goal of getting stronger ( after just a couple months of the offseason) … it just all kind of doesnt add up to the things i want to hear … but you are right there is no smoking gun & I'm not sure of anything at all … its just a hunch/ gut feeling thats all nothing more !
like to hear that !!!
Lol the name comes from joey merlino
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