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Weather Alters Softball Slate at Missouri State this Weekend
On Deck: Weather has altered the Creighton softball team's scheduled this weekend as the Jays continue a six-game road swing this weekend Missouri State. Saturday's doubleheader originally slated for noon has been pushed back to a 4 p.m. start due to rains impacting the region on Friday.
Creighton (26-13, 12-3 MVC) is currently in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The Jays are perched atop the standings 1.5 games ahead of second-place Drake with just two weeks of conference softball action remaining.
Missouri State (18-26, 9-10 MVC) moved into a tie for sixth place with a road sweep of a doubleheader at Wichita State Wednesday night. The Bears have now won three of their last four games after dropping 10 of their previous 11 contests.
Last weekend CU junior pitcher Becca Changstrom became just the third Bluejay in program history to record 200 strikeouts in a season. She eclipsed the mark against Southern Illinois on Sunday. Changstrom joins former Creighton aces Tammy Nielsen and Tara Oltman in the exclusive club. She added six more at Nebraska on Wednesday. Her 214 K's this season ranks No. 7 all-time in the CU record books.
After claiming the MVC career home run record outright three weeks ago, Creighton senior Amy Baker became the first player to eclipse the Valley RBI record two weeks ago.
However, Baker is in an active battle with Illinois State senior Elizabeth Kay to hold on to the top RBI mark. In a Wednesday doubleheader at Indiana State Kay posted another RBI to increase her lead over Baker in the active standings at 166. Baker now trails the Redbird by two with 164 career runs batted in.
Following the Jays: Live stats links for the game can be found on the softball schedule page of GoCreighton.com. Fans can also keep in touch with Creighton softball on Twitter - @BluejaySoftball and Facebook - www.facebook.com/CreightonSoftball.
Last Time Out: The Creighton softball team dropped a 6-0 decision at No. 20 Nebraska Wednesday night at the Cornhuskers' Bowlin Stadium.
Nebraska (35-10) used three home runs to score all of its runs. Creighton (26-13) managed a pair of hits and left five runners on base. Junior Ellen Homan notched the first hit of the game with an infield single to third in the second inning. Freshman Erin McGonigal recorded her first career hit in the third frame on a slap single down the left field line in her first career start.
Junior Becca Changstrom started in the circle for Creighton while the Jays' batters went up against Emily Lockman.
After a scoreless first frame, Nebraska opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning. A one-out homer moved the Cornhuskers out in front 1-0 after two.
Neither team scored in the third frame. The Cornhuskers doubled their lead with another solo home run to run to lead off the fourth inning and make it 2-0 NU.
Nebraska took charge of the game in the bottom of the sixth. The Cornhuskers loaded the bases with two walks and an infield single before connecting on a grand slam to yield the final score.
Changstrom dropped to 19-7 with the loss while Lockman improved to 14-3 on the year.
Scouting Creighton (26-13, 12-3 MVC): Creighton dropped its final non-conference game of the season 6-0 at No. 20 Nebraska Wednesday. Last weekend the Jays won their fifth MVC series of the year by taking two of three games against visiting Southern Illinois last weekend, Creighton has won 11 of its last 15 games dating back to March 16.
The Bluejays play the next five contests on the road beginning with a three-game at Missouri State this weekend. Creighton is 6-4 in true road games this season and has won its last four on the road in the Valley.
CU has won each of its first five MVC series resulting in a 12-3 record for first place in the MVC and a 26-13 record overall. The Jays are 1.5 games ahead of Drake in the standings.
Junior pitcher Becca Changstrom went undefeated against Southern Illinois with a pair of complete-game victories while surpassing the 200-strikeout mark. The right-handed pitcher fanned her 200th batter of the year on Sunday against SIU to become just the third pitcher in program history to accomplish the feat, joining former Bluejay aces Tammy Nielsen and Oltman.
Changstrom's 214 strikeouts this season ranks seventh all-time in the CU record books. Remarkably, her total is more than eight of the Valley's pitching staff totals this season for K's and just shy of Bradley's staff total of 216 combined strikeouts.
The Lincoln, Neb., native struck out 23 Salukis on the weekend with a pair of double-digit strikeout performances. With a dozen K's in game one and 11 more in game three she increased her season total of double-digit strikeout efforts to 11 this season to lead the Valley. She added six more strikeouts in Lincoln on Wednesday.
In the circle, CU junior pitchers Changstrom and Alexis Cantu are among the top four in the Valley ERA standings. Changstrom leads the MVC with a 1.76 ERA while Cantu boasts a 2.73 ERA. As a staff, the Jays lead the conference with a 2.34 ERA and 280 strikeouts.
Changstrom leads the Valley in ERA (1.76), strikeouts (214), opposing batting average (.195) and wins (19).
With two RBI on the weekend, senior Amy Baker increased her career total to 164. Baker became the first player to eclipse the old Valley RBI record two weeks ago. However, Baker is in an active battle with Illinois State senior Elizabeth Kay to hold on to the top RBI mark. In a Wednesday doubleheader at Indiana State Kay posted another RBI to increase her lead over Baker in the active standings at 166. Baker now trails the Redbird by two with 164 career runs batted in.
Baker also extended her MVC home run career record to 57 with a solo shot last weekend against Southern Illinois.
Three Jays enter the weekend on reached base streaks. Baker has reached base safely in 37 straight games this season since opening day. Sophomore Liz Dike has posted a hit in five consecutive games and junior Ellen Homan owns a five-game reached base streak with hits in her last four contests.
Three Creighton players have started at least 38 games and are hitting .300 or better in 2013 including Baker (.402), Dike (.348) and Lowe (.319). Creighton ranks fifth in the Valley with a .268 batting average. The Jays' 43 home runs and .457 slugging percentage are tops in the MVC.
Scouting Missouri State (18-26, 9-10 MVC): Missouri State (18-26, 9-10 MVC) moved into a tie for sixth place with a road sweep of a doubleheader at Wichita State Wednesday night.
The Bears have now won three of their last four games after dropping 10 of their previous 11 contests. MSU is just 4-9 at home this season
MSU head coach Holly Hesse is in her 25th year as head coach in Springfield.
She is a Creighton grad and a former Bluejay pitcher from 1979-1982 under former CU head coach Mary Higgins. Hesse still ranks in a tie for fifth all-time in CU history with 54 career wins with current Bluejay Becca Changstrom.
At the plate MSU is hitting .290 as a team. Five regular Bears starters are hitting .307 or better at the plate in 2013 including Braxton Coil (.364), Stacia Boeckstiegel (.352), Kirstin Cutter (.322), Heather Duckworth (3.13) and Mary Stephens (.307).
Cutter leads the team with 48 hits while Stephens is second at 39. Cutter also leads the team in stolen bases with 13 in 16 tries. Power hitter Stevie Pierce leads the team with nine homers and 34 RBI while batting .296 at the dish.
In the circle, Chelsea Jones leads MSU with 26 starts and 39 appearances. She carries a 4.20 ERA with an 11-17 mark and 68 K's this year.
Head Coach: The winningest coach in Creighton athletics history, Brent Vigness is in his 20th season at the helm of one of the most successful programs in the Midwest and Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). He carries a 632-441-3 record in 19-plus seasons at Creighton and boasts a 780-512-4 overall record that includes five years at Assumption College prior to beginning at CU.
A three-time MVC Coach of the Year, he has led the Bluejays to six MVC regular-season titles (1998-2000, 2007-09), six Valley tournament titles (1999, 2003-05, 2007, 2010) and seven NCAA regional appearances (1999, 2003-05, 2007-08, 2010). He claimed MVC Coach of the Year honors in 1998 and guided the MVC Coaching Staffs of the Year in 2007 and 2008.
Vigness coached his 1,000th game at Creighton and recorded his 600th win at CU in 2012.
Creighton-Missouri State Series: Creighton leads the all-time series with Missouri State 48-30.
The teams first met April 26, 1980 when CU defeated MSU 5-2 in Omaha. The foes have met every year since 1993.
The Bears took two of three from Creighton in Omaha last season on the Bluejays' senior weekend. The Bears swept a doubleheader by scores of 1-0 and 13-11 before CU won the finale 5-4 in eight innings.
MSU has won five of the last six games played in Omaha, dating back to 2010. Meanwhile Creighton has won four of the last six games contested in Springfield, taking two out of three in both 2011 and 2009.
Creighton has won 12 of the last 19 overall in the series dating back to 2007.
Changstrom Earns Fourth MVC Pitcher of the Week Honor of Season: For the fourth time this year Creighton softball junior Becca Changstrom earned Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Pitcher of the Week honors after posting two wins over Southern Illinois last weekend and eclipsing the 200-strikeout mark for the season, the conference office announced Monday.
The four awards earned by Changstrom this season are the most since former CU pitcher Tara Oltman won five weekly honors in 2008. Changstrom has also claimed three MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels in 2013.
Changstrom went undefeated against Southern Illinois with a pair of complete-game victories while surpassing the 200-strikeout mark. The right-handed pitcher fanned her 200th batter of the year on Sunday against SIU to become just the third pitcher in program history to accomplish the feat, joining former Bluejay aces Tammy Nielsen and Oltman. Changstrom's 214 strikeouts this season ranks seventh all-time in the CU record books.
In her two starts against the Salukis, Changstrom pitched 15.0 innings giving up just five runs on 10 hits, resulting in an ERA of 2.33. She only allowed the Salukis one inning of scoring all weekend and shut out SIU in the series finale.
The Lincoln, Neb., native struck out 23 Salukis on the weekend with a pair of double-digit strikeout performances. With a dozen K's in game one and 11 more in game three she increased her season total of double-digit strikeout efforts to 11 this season to lead the Valley. The rest of the league owns just seven games total with 10 or more strikeouts. No other MVC pitcher can claim more than three such efforts in 2013.
Changstrom held SIU batters to just a .185 batting average and only yielded five walks.
The award marks the sixth career MVC Pitcher of the Week accolade for Changstrom. She also earned the award in back-to-back weeks last month (March 11 and 18) for her efforts in Evansville and at the Rebel Spring Games. Additionally, Changstrom earned recognition on Feb. 25 with her showing in the circle at the Central Arkansas Tournament. Previously Changstrom won a single conference weekly honor in each of her first two seasons.
The weekly award pushes the Bluejays' total to five this season. Senior Amy Baker claimed Player of the Week honors on March 18.
Lowe Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Creighton softball junior Blair Lowe claimed Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors on April 17 after a prolific weekend at the plate at Indiana State that included her first pair of home runs of 2013.
The award marks Lowe's first career MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honor. It is the fourth scholar-athlete award claimed by a Bluejay this season. Junior Becca Changstrom claimed the other three earlier this year.
Lowe recorded a stellar performance at the plate last weekend. Lowe came into the series with one career homer but hit two out of Price Field at ISU as she posted a .636 average at the plate on 7-of-11 hitting that also included two doubles.
She capitalized on batting in the leadoff position in all three games last weekend after batting at the top of the lineup just twice earlier this season. Lowe's 15 total bases and slugging percentage of 1.364 led the team against the Sycamores.
Lowe owns nine hits over the last five games and has reached base safely in each of the last 11 contests.
She stands first on the team with eight doubles in 2013 and is second on the team with 23 runs scored and 11 multiple-hit games. Lowe's batting average of .337, 33 hits, 13 walks, .420 on-base percentage and five multiple-RBI games all rank third on the team this year.
A nursing major, Lowe owns a 3.493 grade-point average.
Creighton and the NCAA RPI: Creighton currently stands at No. 62 out of 291 squads in the NCAA ratings percentage index (RPI) compiled on Monday.
The Bluejays are 3-4 this season against teams ranked ahead of them in the latest calculations.
CU dropped a 5-2 contest on opening day to No. 45 San Diego State on Feb. 7 at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz.
A day later at the Classic this week's No. 2 Florida squad defeated Creighton 13-3. Later that same day the Bluejays toppled No. 36 Oregon State, 5-3.
The Jays overwhelmed No. 57 Ball State 7-1 at the Central Arkansas Tournament on Feb. 22.
Creighton also owns a 4-3 win in eight innings over this week's No. 24 team, Tulsa, at the UTA Maverick Invitational on March 2.
On April 3, No. 10 Nebraska escaped with a 4-3 victory over the Bluejays at the CU Sports Complex. The Jays dropped a 6-0 decision at Nebraska on Wednesday.
Illinois State is the only Missouri Valley Conference team ranked higher than the Jays; the Redbirds currently rate No. 44. Illinois State and Creighton cancelled their season series due to inclement weather on Monday.
Baker Ranks Among Top 12 in Three NCAA Offensive Categories: Senior Amy Baker ranks No. 5 nationally in slugging percentage (.909). She stands at No. 6 in the country for home runs per game (0.42). Baker's season home run total of 16 is tied for No. 12 in the country this week.
Bluejays' NCAA Rankings this Week: Creighton ranks No. 24 in the country at 1.13 home runs per game in the latest NCAA weekly statistical rankings released April 21.
With 1.45 doubles per game, the team also rates at No. 37 in the country. The Bluejays stand at No. 40 nationally with an earned run average of 2.23. Creighton's slugging percentage of .463 ranks No. 48 in the NCAA.
Individually, junior Becca Changstrom's average of 9.0 strikeouts per seven innings stands at No. 19 in the NCAA as does her season strikeout total of 208. Changstrom's total of six shutouts in 2013 is tied for No. 24 nationally. Her 1.56 ERA rates No. 26 in the country.
Baker Writes Recipe for Record-Setting Success in 2013: Senior Amy Baker's solo homer last weekend helped the Omaha native extend the Missouri Valley Conference home run record to a career total of 57.
Last month Baker belted career home run No. 52 to spark a come-from-behind victory at Evansville and tie the MVC career home run record held by Abby Olson of Illinois State since 2011.
MVC Career Home Runs
T1. 57 Amy Baker, CU (2010-pres.)
T1. 52 Abby Olson, ILS (2008-2011)
3. 50 Renae Sinkler, CU (2007-10)
4. 47 Amber Smith, ILS (2006-09)
Baker's total of 16 homers this year already equals the fourth-best mark for a single season in the CU record books. She is two home runs short of her career-best total of 18 that ranks second all-time in program history.
She also became the first player to eclipse the Valley RBI record two weeks ago. However, Baker is in an active battle with Illinois State senior Elizabeth Kay to hold on to the top RBI mark. In a Wednesday doubleheader at Indiana State Kay posted another RBI to increase her lead over Baker in the active standings at 166. Baker now trails the Redbird by two with 164 career runs batted in.
MVC Career RBI
1. 166 Elizabeth Kay, ILS (2010-pres.)
2. 164 Amy Baker, CU (2010-pres.)
3. 157 Heather Stella, ILS (1996-99)
4. 150 Amber Smith, ILS (2006-09)
5. 146 Renae Sinkler, CU (2007-10)
6. 145 Jessica Huff, UE (1998-01)
7. 144 Abby Johnson, CU (2002-05)
In 2013, Baker has already set Creighton career marks in home runs (57) and runs batted in (164).
Give the Bluejays a Lead and You May Not Get it Back: Creighton is undefeated this season when leading after the third (14-0), fourth (17-0), and sixth (14-0) innings.
The Bluejays also have impressive records with an advantage at the beginning of the game. CU is 10-1 when leading after the first frame and 13-1 when up after two innings. The Jays are 14-1 when leading after five innings.
Creighton's Magic Numbers:
· Creighton is undefeated at 19-0 this season when allowing opponents fewer than three runs.
· The Bluejays are also 20-0 when scoring four or more runs on offense in 2013.
· CU is 20-3 when scoring first this season.
· Creighton is 22-1 when posting more hits than its foes this year.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Just five weeks into the season, junior Alexis Cantu set the Creighton single-season mark for being hit by a pitch at 11. Michelle Graner held the previous CU record of 10 set in 2008.
Cantu's hit-by-pitch per game average of 0.29 stands No. 36 in the nation.
Cantu was hit multiple times on two occasions this year. Against Arkansas-Pine Bluff she was hit three times in four plate appearances. Cantu was hit by a pitch in each game of the Jays' series at Evansville. The Aces registered two HBP's against Cantu in game two sandwiched between one hit-by-pitch in the games one and three.
The junior is currently on a season-long streak of 13 games without being hit by a pitch.
Baker Climbs to the Top of CU Career Record Books: Last month senior Amy Baker claimed the top spot in the all-time Creighton record books for home runs and runs batted in.
The senior's career total of 57 homers surpassed the previous top mark of 50, set by current assistant coach Renae Sinkler in 2010. Baker has also set the Missouri Valley Conference mark.
With 164 career runs batted in, Baker recently moved past both of her assistant coaches in the rankings Abby Johnson (144) and Sinkler (146) to claim the top spot.
Baker is also among the Creighton career top 10 for batting average, total bases and walks. The Omaha native's .409 batting average this season would currently rank fifth all-time for a single-season mark in program history.
Baker leads the Valley in home runs (16), total bases (100) and slugging percentage (.909) this season.
Walk It Off in Grand Style: Amy Baker's walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning against Youngstown State on March 12 secured a 6-2 win and marked the 16th time a CU player hit a walk-off blast since 2001.
The slam also marked the third straight season with a walk-off home run. In 2012
Alexis Cantu's three-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the eighth inning vs. Missouri State on May 6 beat the Bears, 5-4.
Cantu's first career walk-off homer was the first by any Bluejay since Sammy Snygg posted one against Bradley on April 2, 2011.
Stacey Rybar is the last Bluejay with two walk-off homers in the same season (2002), and also the last Bluejay with a walk-off homer in the MVC Tournament (May 10, 2002 vs. UNI).
Here's a list of Creighton's walk-off home runs since 1999:
Inn. Player vs. Opponent Date
8 Amy Baker vs. Youngstown State 3/12/13
8 Alexis Cantu vs. Missouri State 5/6/12
8 Sammy Snygg vs. Bradley 4/2/11
10 Michelle Graner vs. Wichita State 5/3/09
7 Laura Kratochvil vs. Illinois State 3/21/09
6* Sara Loeffelholz vs. Saint Joseph's 3/6/09
10 TJ Eadus vs. Northern Iowa 3/29/08
7 Bailey Dawson vs. Texas State 2/9/08
6* Michelle Graner vs. South Dakota State 3/22/07
9 Jessica Merkel vs. Nebraska 4/14/05
6* Lauren Flores vs. Bradley 4/9/05
7# Abby Johnson at Missouri State 3/15/03
7 Stacey Rybar vs. Northern Iowa 5/10/02
8# Stacey Rybar at Bradley 5/4/02
5* Nicole Garber vs. Drake 4/23/02
10 Kari Shank vs. Northern Iowa 4/8/01
*walk-off due to run-rule;
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Homer Cooking: After not hitting a home run in the first two games of 2013, Creighton jacked at least one ball over the fence in 10 consecutive contests before the streak was halted at UT Arlington for three games.
Creighton has drilled a home run in 18 of its last 23 contests, including six multi-homer games. Junior Alexis Cantu each smashed two homers against Southern Illinois last weekend.
Freshman Kelsey Allender's first career grand slam highlighted the series versus UNI on March 29. The slam was the Jays' second of the year following Amy Baker's walk-off grand slam against Youngstown State on March 12.
As a result, CU leads the Valley with 43 homers this season. The Bluejays rank No. 24 nationally with 1.13 home runs per game in the latest NCAA statistical rankings released April 21.
Seven Bluejays have hit multiple home runs this season led by Amy Baker's league-leading total of 16. Joining Baker with more than one homer in 2013 is sophomore Bri Lingl (6), freshman Blake Ringle (6), Cantu (6) sophomore Liz Dike (3), Lowe (2) and Allender (2).
Allender hit her first career home run of an inside-the-park variety against Grambling State Feb. 24. Allender's inside-the-park home run is the first since Dike scored two of them last season, the last against Wichita State on April 7, 2012.
Senior Sammy Snygg also rifled a shot over the wall versus then-No. 14 Florida in Creighton's opening weekend. Junior Ellen Homan drilled a three-run homer at home against Bradley April 6.
Southern Illinois Series Recap: For the first time since 2009, Creighton welcomed Southern Illinois to Omaha for a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) series. The Jays took two out of three contests to claim their fifth MVC series win of the year and remain in first place in the Valley standings.
Creighton won a wild series opener in dramatic fashion. After seven complete innings of scoreless ball, SIU and Creighton exploded for 11 runs in the eighth inning. After the Salukis posted five runs in the top of the frame, Creighton answered with six in the bottom of the eighth to cap a dramatic come-from-behind victory.
The Bluejays batted around in the bottom of the eighth as freshman Blake Ringle ripped a three-run pinch hit homer and junior Ellen Homan ended the game with a two-RBI bases-loaded single for the 6-5 win.
Southern Illinois snapped Creighton's season-long six-game win streak with a 6-1 victory in game two. The Bluejays blanked SIU 5-0 in the finale to capture the series win.
Creighton hit .310 in the series scoring 12 runs on 26 hits. Three Bluejays hit .400 or better over the three-game series. Creighton hit four homers on the weekend including a pair from junior Alexis Cantu and one each from Ringle and senior Amy Baker. Sophomore Liz Dike finished the weekend with a .417 average at the dish with a 5-of-12 effort.
Junior pitcher Becca Changstrom went undefeated against Southern Illinois with a pair of complete-game victories while surpassing the 200-strikeout mark.
In her two starts against the Salukis, Changstrom pitched 15.0 innings giving up just five runs on 10 hits, resulting in an ERA of 2.33. She only allowed the Salukis one inning of scoring all weekend and shut out SIU in the series finale.
The Lincoln, Neb., native struck out 23 Salukis on the weekend with a pair of double-digit strikeout performances. With a dozen K's in game one and 11 more in game three she increased her season total of double-digit strikeout efforts to 11 this season to lead the Valley.
As a result, Changstrom claimed MVC Pitcher of the Week honors for her play.
Indiana State Series Recap: For the first time since 2005, Creighton posted a road sweep at Indiana State. The Bluejays won game one of a doubleheader 3-1 before dominating the nightcap with a 16-5 victory in five frames Saturday. CU closed the series with a 9-1 victory in six innings on Sunday.
The Jays outscored ISU 28-7 and out-hit the Sycamores 33-15 on the weekend. Six Bluejays hit .400 or better over the three-game series. CU players batted .393 at the plate and finished the weekend with a .798 slugging percentage.
Creighton hit seven homers on the weekend including a pair from senior Amy Baker and two from junior Blair Lowe. Coming into the weekend, Lowe boasted one career home run, but hit two homers out of the Sycamores' Price Field. Lowe and sophomore Liz Dike finished the weekend with a .636 average at the dish with 7-of-11 efforts.
As a result, Lowe claimed MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors for her play in Terre Haute.
In the circle, juniors Becca Changstrom and Alexis Cantu combined for three complete-game victories. Changstrom won games one and three for the Jays, allowing just two earned runs while fanning 19 Sycamores on the weekend including 10 in the finale – her ninth double-digit strikeout effort this season.
Marching into Spring: Creighton finished the month of March with a 14-5 record this year. The Jays closed out the month on a four-game win streak and opened its home season with a three-game sweep of Northern Iowa to take over first place in the Valley.
Last season the Bluejays finished 9-10 in the third month of 2012.
Bradley Series Recap: Creighton took two out of three games from Bradley at home April 6-7. Each game of the series was decided by just one run.
Bradley won the opener 3-2 before the Bluejays came from behind to take game two of a doubleheader 6-5 in eight innings on April 6. CU jumped out to a 3-0 lead April 7 before BU scored two in its final at-bat for a 3-2 Jays' win.
Senior Amy Baker's pair of home runs against Bradley increased her career total to 54 homers. With 156 career runs batted in, Baker needs just one RBI this week to tie the Valley career RBI record of 157.
Day one of the series ended in dramatic fashion. Junior Ellen Homan connected on a three-run home run just over the right field wall to tie game two at 5-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning. It marked Homan's first home run of the season and third of her career.
In her first at-bat of the season, junior right-handed pitcher Becca Changstrom capped the come-from-behind victory with a walk-off double to right center in the bottom of the eighth inning of game two to give the Jays a 6-5 victory over BU.
Nebraska Rivalry Part One: Down 4-3 with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Creighton softball team rallied to load the bases and put pressure on visiting No. 22 Nebraska but the Cornhuskers got out of the jam to escape with the one-run victory at the CU Sports Complex Wednesday evening.
The loss snapped a four-game win streak for Creighton (19-10) as Nebraska (26-7) dealt the Bluejays their first defeat at home this year.
Creighton jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Senior Amy Baker drew a two-out walk before junior Alexis Cantu drilled a two-run homer over the left field wall to put the Bluejays up two after one inning.
Nebraska quickly answered in the top of the second inning with back-to-back solo home runs then took the lead for good in the fifth before adding an insurance run in the seventh.
Following a leadoff walk, a double from CU sophomore Bri Lingl down the right field line put runners in scoring position with no outs. A one-out RBI single from junior Blair Lowe scored a run to cut the Husker lead to 4-3 with runners on the corners. Freshman Kelsey Allender drew a four-pitch walk to load the bases with one out on the scoreboard.
But the Huskers handled the pressure to strike out the final two Bluejay batters and escape with a 4-3 victory.
Northern Iowa Series Recap: Creighton swept a three-game series from Northern Iowa March 29-30 at the CU Sports Complex. The Bluejays swept a Friday doubleheader by scores of 4-1 and 11-1, with the second game shortened to five innings. CU clinched the Saturday finale 4-2.
Sophomore Liz Dike led the Bluejay offense last weekend with five hits versus Northern Iowa. Including a 4-for-4 effort in the finale. She recorded a triple, double and pair of singles. Freshman Kelsey Allender hit the first home run at the CU Sports Complex of 2013, and her second career homer with a grand slam in game two.
Junior Becca Changstrom remained undefeated in MVC starts at 4-0 and improved to 13-4 overall this season after registering two complete-game wins. She gave up just three earned runs on nine hits through 14 innings in the circle resulting in a 1.50 ERA. Changstrom notched her seventh double-digit strikeout performance in the opener with 11 K's.
Evansville Series Recap: Creighton senior Amy Baker capped off a record-setting week by blasting career home run No. 52 to spark a come-from-behind victory at Evansville March 16 and tie the MVC career home run record.
CU junior Becca Changstrom matched her career high of 13 K's on Friday night in a conference-opening win at Evansville. She struck out 10 Purple Aces in the series finale a day later.
The Bluejays opened the MVC season at 2-1 on the road for the third consecutive season. Creighton also went 2-1 at Evansville to begin the 2011 conference slate before the Jays earned a 2-1 split at Bradley last season.
Rebel Spring Games Recap: The Bluejays went 6-2 at the 2013 Rebel Spring Games March 9-13. The wins increased Creighton's all-time record at the tourney to 49-9 (.845) in six appearances at the Florida tourney all under current head coach Brent Vigness.
The Bluejays shut out five opponents (Saint Francis (PA), North Dakota, Butler, Fairleigh Dickinson and Army) over the four-day span. The exception was a 6-2 victory over Youngstown State in eight innings after a walk-off grand slam from senior Amy Baker.
One CU loss was a no-hit 5-0 defeat at the hands of Eastern Illinois on March 10. Three days later Creighton dropped a 3-1 decision to Robert Morris.
UTA Maverick Invitational Recap: The Bluejays went 3-2 at the UTA Maverick Invitational in Arlington, Texas, to improve to 8-6 this season. After a pair of wins over host UTA and Lamar on March 1, CU upset then No. 21 Tulsa 4-3 in extra innings on March 2 for its first win over a ranked team since February 2010.
The Bluejays' bats struggled in the final two games of the tourney resulting in losses to Lamar and the host Mavericks. The losses snapped a five-game win streak for the Jays.
Fantastic February Finishes: Creighton finished the month of February with a 5-4 record. It marks the seventh straight season that head coach Brent Vigness has directed the Bluejays to a winning record in the first month of the season.
The Bluejays are 46-24 in February spanning those seven seasons to the beginning of 2007. CU's 5-4 mark this season is the same record the Jays had in 2010 – the year of the program's last NCAA Tournament appearance.
Central Arkansas Tournament Recap: The Bluejays went 3-1 at the Central Arkansas Tournament in Conway, Ark., to improve to 5-4 this season. CU's only loss was to host UCA in its first true road game this season. Creighton outscored opponents 35-16 last weekend. The Bluejays hit .353 as a team over the four games while holding opponents to a .271 average.
The Bluejays are 8-1 all-time at tournaments hosted by Central Arkansas. Creighton went undefeated in five games at the UCA Spring Clash to open the 2007 campaign. The Jays are now 2-1 all-time against UCA with two wins in the 2007 tourney.
Kajikawa Classic Recap: Creighton opened 2013 at the Kajikawa Classic Feb. 7-9 with wins over New Mexico and Oregon State, leading to a 2-3 record. The Bluejays are 5-6 all-time at the Kajikawa Classic following a 3-3 ledger at Tempe in 2010.
Déjà Vu vs. OSU: Creighton's win over Oregon State on Feb. 8, marked the Jays' second-straight victory over the Beavers by the same score (5-3) in the same tournament (Kajikawa Classic) at the same location (Tempe, Ariz.), three years apart. CU is now 2-2 against the Pac-12 foe and head coach Brent Vigness is 2-1 versus OSU.
Telecky on Top against Oregon State: Brittany Telecky won her first start of the season in a 5-3 victory over Oregon State. The junior pitched 6 innings against OSU allowing just three runs on eight hits. She also came in as a relief pitcher against San Diego State for two innings, allowing no hits or runs and just one walk.
Season-Opening Salvo: The Bluejays' season-opening win over New Mexico was Creighton's third-straight victory to begin a season following opening-day wins in 2011 and 2012.
CU's first-game win streak matches the longest in program history when the Jays previously won three consecutive openers from 2006-08 and 1998-2000. All three streaks were under the direction of current head coach Brent Vigness.
Creighton is 19-18 overall in season-opening contests including an 11-9 record under head coach Brent Vigness.
Preseason Predictions: The Creighton softball team placed four players on the 2013 preseason all-conference team as the league's coaches picked the Bluejays to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), the league office announced Jan. 23.
The fourth-place prediction is the highest preseason ranking for the Bluejays since 2010 when they were picked to win the Valley. Creighton has finished lower than fourth in the MVC regular season standings just three times in the past 16 seasons.
Senior catcher Amy Baker earned the second All-MVC preseason selection of her career to go with a nod from 2011 during her sophomore campaign. Additionally, three juniors claimed their first preseason honors in designated player and pitcher Alexis Cantu, pitcher Becca Changstrom and outfielder Ellen Homan. All four of the CU honorees earned All-MVC accolades after last season.
The four CU player selections match Southern Illinois for the most on the 2013 preseason squad. Additionally, the four players on the preseason all-conference team are the most for any Creighton squad dating back to 2004 when three Jays earned All-MVC preseason honors and current assistant Abby Johnson collected honorable mention recognition.
Recapping 2012: The Bluejays return 11 players from last season's team that compiled a 28-25-1 overall record and finished fifth in the MVC at 15-11. Creighton finished last season with a school-record 294 runs. CU led the MVC with a .292 batting average, 56 homers, 275 RBI and a .464 slugging percentage. The Jays ranked in the NCAA top-30 in scoring (No. 20), home runs per game (No. 22) and slugging percentage (No. 27) in 2012.


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1. Terms and conditions
The competition primarily addresses to signmakers, graphic companies and advertising agencies who deal with both: the design of motives as well as their advertising realization. Basically, all participants are admitted who feel up to this task.
2. Categories
The theme of this year's "designmaker 2014" design competition is "color my life". Participants are expected to produce a design for a customer order which includes all the categories listed below:
A) Implementing via Digital print:
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2) Light box / LED (Digital print 4c on translucid foil)
3) Glass design by using von glass decor foil
4) Roll banner (Poster print 4c auf endless banner)
B) Implementing via Print & Cut - System:
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6) Ground Floor Foil (Contour-cut ground floor foil with laminate, Format ca. 100 x 100 cm)
C) Textile Refinement and Sublimation:
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9) All-Over-Transfer Print (sublimation print on a white function shirt)
10) Promotion Item: - Mug printing (sublimation print on white standard mug)
- Pen (digital foil - wrap around)
- Sandals - Flip Flop (thermo sublimation print on white sandals)
3. Evaluation criteria:
The evaluation will be facilitated in the future by grading design quality and feasibility together, for each implementation, respectively.
However, the various implementations will be evaluated by the complexity of data processing:
1) Vehicle advertising 12,5%
2) Light box / LED 2,5%
3) Glass design 2,5%
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5) Cut-out film sticker 2,5%
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7) Textile transfer 5,0%
8) Textile direct print 5,0%
9) All-Over-Transfer Print 5,0%
10) Promotion Item 7,5%
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The prize money for the best concept is 3.000,00 EUR the second best concept receives 2.000,00 EUR, and the third place is awarded with 1.000,00 EUR.
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The products value lies in a range from 499,00 EUR to 798,00 EUR. The winners receive the chosen product without any additional or follow up costs.
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CANTON The two St. Lawrence County men accused of beating a Clarkson University lacrosse player so severely that he needed facial reconstructive surgery have been indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury.
Bryan A. Bicknell, 20, of 342 West Parishville Road, Parishville, and Dakota J. Vallance, 18, of 399 Buckton Road, Winthrop, each was charged with second-degree criminal assault, a class D felony, in connection with the Aug. 24 assault of 21-year-old Donald J. W. Whelley.
According to the indictment handed up Tuesday, Mr. Bicknell and Mr. Vallance attacked Mr. Whelley at 1:52 a.m. on Maple Street in the village of Potsdam, leaving him in front of the former Honda dealership with countless fractures and dislocating his face after striking him repeatedly about the head.
Both men turned themselves in to village police and pleaded not guilty to charges in Village Court and are free under probation supervision.
St. Lawrence County District Attorney Nicole M. Duve said the case was brought to the grand jury as soon as possible.
We got it to grand jury as soon as we collected all of the medical evidence and our victim was well enough to testify, Ms. Duve said of Mr. Whelley, who had surgery at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt., after the assault. We could not have done it without him. We needed him to testify.
Mr. Bicknell and Mr. Vallance are scheduled to be arraigned in St. Lawrence County Court at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 15.
Also indicted by the grand jury was Michael K. Kocsis, 48, 147 E. Orvis St., Massena.
He is charged with four counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, which is a class D felony.
It is alleged that on Sept. 10, 14, 17 and 18, 2012, Mr. Kocsis was in possession of four forged checks that belonged to First Niagara Bank account holder Nice Nails Spa, with the knowledge that they were forged and with the intent to defraud, deceive or injure another.
Mr. Kocsis also is scheduled to be arraigned at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 15.
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Major utility infrastructure investment is essential for economic development, competitiveness and job growth
Springfield, Illinois - ComEd today announced it is working with state policymakers, other Illinois utilities and interested stakeholders on a policy-based approach to modernizing Illinois' electric grid. As the digital age transforms the modern economy, the electric grid becomes all the more critical to economic strength. Immediate and sustainable planned investment in the grid is needed to keep Illinois competitive with other states.
The policy-based approach includes infrastructure investment programs, regulatory reform to support the investments, and measurable customer reliability benefits. If agreed upon by key stakeholders and approved by the General Assembly, this proposal would create the grid of the future, spur economic development, create thousands of new jobs, attract and retain Illinois-based businesses, and jumpstart Illinois' sluggish economy.
"Sweeping advancements in the way electricity is delivered and used are occurring across the country and it's critical to Illinois' economic competitiveness that we have an electric system to support the emerging economy," said Anne Pramaggiore, president and chief operating officer, ComEd. "System modernization will facilitate the growth and expansion of existing businesses within Illinois, attract new and out-of-state businesses and provide customers more control over their electric bills."
"This is the right time to decide the right way to modernize a major part of Illinois' infrastructure," said Kevin A. McCarthy, Illinois State Rep., 37th District. "Similar to how we facilitated the rapid technology boom in the telecom industry and brought countless advantages to customers, we can manage infrastructure investment and keep necessary consumer protections in place while unleashing the full resources needed to make Illinois an economic hub. This would be a win for everyone, and it is the kind of innovative public policy action our state needs right now."
"ComEd's proposal to ensure long-term investment in the electric grid would provide thousands of labor jobs for our members in communities throughout northern Illinois," said Dean Apple, president, I.B.E.W., Local 15. "Many parts of the grid are aging and in need of replacement to ensure system reliability. This plan would include much-needed programmatic upgrade work and minimize the need for emergent repair work."
The proposal would require legislative action to establish an investment plan, a new process for setting electric rates and measurable customer benefits. The new regulatory process will more efficiently provide for significant infrastructure investment and modernization by Illinois utilities. A formula rate, like that used by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for transmission, would make cost recovery more timely and predictable without reducing state regulatory oversight. Under the formula rate process, a utility would file annual rate adjustments to reflect changes in capital investment and operating expenses in a manner consistent with the established standards. A comprehensive annual review, conducted by the Illinois Commerce Commission, would ensure that Illinois utilities are not over or under collecting so rates are more closely aligned with costs.
The current process for determining rates is unpredictable and inadequate to support the long-term and programmatic investments needed for a modern and reliable electric infrastructure in Illinois, ComEd said. States across the country are recognizing that their old regulatory models are not able to facilitate today's investment needs and are looking for ways to adjust their processes to attract capital and invest the funds essential for modernization.
"Uncertain reimbursement for costs is eroding utilities' ability to fund long-term projects," said Pramaggiore. "The policy proposal we are discussing with policymakers and stakeholders would enable us to invest in technology solutions that avoid outages, while keeping customers' rates comparable to other major metropolitan utilities."
Today's economy requires 24-hour nonstop communications and vast transfers of electronic data ─ all dependent on a reliable grid. In 2000, the one-hour outage that hit the Chicago Board of Trade resulted in $20 trillion in trades delayed. Now more than ever, uninterrupted electricity supply is a paramount concern for all businesses. Companies like Groupon, Amazon and eBay all are dependent on a well-functioning grid. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, e-commerce transactions in 3Q 2010 increased at a rate of 14 percent to approximately $39 billion compared to same quarter 2009.
"Businesses' reliance on digital technologies cannot be underestimated," said Doug Whitley, president, Illinois Chamber of Commerce. "A state that can provide more reliable power at a reasonable cost has an obvious advantage when competing to bring in new businesses. It is always appropriate for every business to attempt to incorporate modern, efficient technologies and systems in order to meet the needs and expectations of their customers. When technologies improve, winning companies move rapidly to adapt."
EDITOR'S NOTE: ComEd executives are available for interviews. Please contact ComEd Media Relations.
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70% of the state's population.


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As a Navy linguist, the lack of keyboards in foreign languages was often frustrating. Google has put its big brain to the task and come up with the IME:
In addition, you can now use Google's Input Method Editors (IME) to convert your keystrokes to Asian characters. This, says Google, means you won't "find yourself limited by the language of your keyboard."
Thanks to the virtual keyboards, which support languages like Arabic, Hebrew, Thai and Korean, Gmail now supports typing in 75 languages. The Input Method Editor currently supports Pinyin and Wubi IME's for Simplified Chines and Pinyin and Zhuyin/Bopomofo IME's for traditional Chinese and Japanese.
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The Orioles selected Caleb Joseph in the 7th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He signed quickly and made his pro debut that year with the IronBirds.
Joseph has started each of the last three seasons with the Baysox, and in 2012 finally progressed enough, both offensively and defensively, to earn a promotion to Norfolk.
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David C Headley, American who confessed to helping plan deadly 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, is sentenced to 35 years in prison, maximum sought by federal prosecutors. MORE
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Indian court approves a request by prosecutors to charge an American citizen David Coleman Headley in connection with the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai; decision, which is the first step in seeking an extradition, sets up a possible confrontation between the United States and India; Headley has confessed in the United States to playing a major role in the Mumbai attacks, which killed at least 163 people, but he testified against another man tried in the attack to avoid both the death penalty and extradition to India. MORE
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C.I.A. Officers and F.B.I. Agents, Meet Your New Partner: The Analyst
As the C.I.A. and the F.B.I. confront an evolving terrorist threat, cyberattacks and other challenges, both are reorganizing to empower intelligence analysts.
March 27, 2015, Friday
A Conversation With: Author Adrian Levy
The co-author of a new book on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, "The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel," discussed whether the intelligence failure in India could have been avoided.
December 6, 2013, Friday
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Feinstein 'Open' to Hearings on Surveillance Programs
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate intelligence committee and a defender of the phone and Internet surveillance programs that have come into public view in recent days, said she would consider holding hearings about them.
June 9, 2013, Sunday
Pakistani Militant, Price on Head, Lives in Open
The United States has offered $10 million for help convicting Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the Pakistani founder of the group behind the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India.
February 7, 2013, Thursday
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Planner of Mumbai Attacks Is Given a 35-Year Sentence
An American who helped plan the deadly 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai provided evidence against others in the plot after he was arrested.
January 25, 2013, Friday
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A Conversation With: Author and Journalist S. Hussain Zaidi
The veteran crime reporter has covered the Mumbai mafia for nearly two decades.
July 20, 2012, Friday
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The Chicago Police Department is creating a counterterrorism unit, which will incorporate lessons from academic research and from New York City's counterterrorism tactics.
September 9, 2011, Friday
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A jury found Tahawwur Rana, a Chicago businessman, guilty of supporting plans to attack a Danish newspaper but acquitted him of helping to plot the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
June 10, 2011, Friday
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The testimony of David C. Headley opened a window onto the inner workings of both terrorists and prosecutors.
June 8, 2011, Wednesday
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Hours of testimony last week by a confessed terrorist provided a rare look at the clandestine world of Islamic extremists.
May 29, 2011, Sunday
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osforlife wrote:If DD would have signed Melky Cabrera over Nate McLouth and a veteran starter already, the off-season would be complete and an A+.
I know you're a Melky fan and a one year deal might have made some sense, BUT; 1) WHICH Melky would have shown up? That becomes even more important on a two year deal; 2) This is only my opinion and I have no proof of it, but I believe that after the Palmiero fiasco and what came out about some of their players and PEDs the FO would have had to do some soul searching before they would have brought in another "cheater"; 3) I think Buck really believes in McLouth and sees him as a positive in the clubhouse, and IMO Nate will work very hard to justify that faith. This is a risky prediction, but I think McLouth will have a season worth far more than his salary.
osforlife wrote:The only FA starters I'd be willing to sign to major league deals with options would be Joe Saunders, Shaun Marcum, and MAYBE Jeff Karstens.
I think Saunders will be on our roster on Opening Day, particularly, if all the other teams only offer him one year. He was successful here and could see Baltimore as the place to completely rebuild his value. I would grit my teeth and smile if we ended up with Marcum.
osforlife wrote:Kyle Lohse would be really nice but he costs a draft pick so I don't think the club will do that.
I just don't see him as a good fit. He wants a multi year contract and we only need a veteran SP for one year.
osforlife wrote:Minor league deals towards Jair Jurrgens and Dallas Braden intrigue me.
As good a value as those signings would be I'm not sure that we have a place for them nor would those pitchers see us as a good place to rebuild their careers. If we sign Saunders (or another veteran SP) the ML rotation will be full and I'm assuming that our starting rotation at AAA will be Matusz, Britton, Arrieta, and Dylan Bundy. That leaves ONE spot for a SP and no realistic hope of fast tracking to Baltimore.
If we trade a couple of those Norfolk starters in the next few weeks then I could see reclamation projects making calls to the Orioles.


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Few products have received so much hype as Apple's own tablet computer – The iPad. In case you've missed it the launch date was April 20th 2010, selling 3 million devices the first three months. Loyal Apple consumers (also known as Nerds) stood in line for days to get their copy of the iPad, below the first proud owner in China.
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The rights to The Terminator franchise have been something of a hot potato lately. Not the kind with rich, buttery goodness inside rather the kind with boring, underwhelming stories inside. MTV caught up with James Cameron yesterday to discuss the state of the series he created and whether or not he would return for a sequel. Now Cameron is a well-spring of awesome quotes and yesterday was no exception. From the HMFIC: "From my perspective, it's run its course… the soup's kind of been pissed in a little bit by other filmmakers, so I don't have any personal desire to go back to it." Well said, you loveable curmudgeon. Now please publish a phrasebook. Stay tuned for more Terminator news and whether or not more McG whizz bisque will ever grace the silverscreen. (MTV)
I'm only writing this up because I wanted to search for pictures of Salma Hayek and Carla Gugino. Let's just take a moment to look at the above side-by-side.Don't rush me!Alright. Gugino is replacing Hayek in the role she bailed on back in January in the revenge thriller Faster. Dwayne "I'm Still Calling Him The Rock" Johnson plays an ex-con on a mission to avenge his brother's murder. A DEADLY mission. Conflict abound! Gugino will play the detective hot on his trail, looking to pin a decade-old case on the people's eyebrow. Hopefully The Rock will pin Carla to a decade-old headboard. Right before they do it sexually on a slightly vintage bedframe. Musty smells turn me on. (Variety)
Joss Whedon is looking for a few big nerds. The Buffy/Dollhouse/Dr. Horrible creator is currently searching for three fanboys or fangirls for an upcoming documentary about San Diego Comic-Con and nerd culture. He and Super-Size Me director/star Morgan Spurlock want to follow their subjects around for the three months leading up to this year's convention. Why they want three months worth of masturbating to anime footage is well beyond me.Filming is sure to be hectic on convention day when the crew loses Whedon due to his instantaneous blending in with the crowd. He's like a nerd chameleon. In all earnestness, this seems like a unique look at a growing counter-culture. I am a little bummed though that Spurlock will not be upping the ante of his previous works by remaining a virgin and living in his parent's basement for 30 years. (E!)
Jeremy Renner is undoubtedly on many a casting wishlist thanks to his Oscar-nominated performance in The Hurt Locker. But that doesn't mean you have to take every role Jeremy.The actor has confirmed he will take a role in James McTiegue's The Raven, a movie that centers on the final days of Edgar Allan Poe as he hunts for a serial killer inspired by his stories. I don't remember that from high school English. Appears that Ms. Fitzgerald was asleep at the wheel.But the really distressing news is that he's considering the lead role in Peter Berg's Milton Bradley-adaptation Battleship. He's interested in the role but needs to decide if he would rather take a super-secret role for which he's had five meetings. Trust me, Jeremy. Whatever the other role is, you want to take it over board game sailors fighting aliens. Don't throw away your Oscar goodwill before you even win it. And make sure to use hand sanitizer after contact with Mickey Rourke. It's the only way to prevent the spread of career suicide. (NY Times)
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"Lucy, you can no play in da show tonight."Hugh Jackman has proven himself once again the manliest man who ever manned by signing on for the comedy Avon Man. The movie tells the tale of an out-of-work car salesman who begrudgingly accepts work as an Avon rep. He finds it emasculating at first but takes a shine to it when he discovers that shimmers really highlight his cheekbones. That and he charms women to buy his assorted creams and paints.The film will begin shooting in April with Enchanted's Kevin Lima behind the camera. No word yet who will be behind Jackman. (**rimshot! gets glared at by effeminent barista**) (Coming Soon)
We've reported previously about the Farrelly Brothers upcoming Hall Pass. It's the comedy that stars Owen Wilson as a man given a pass by his wife, Jenna Fischer, to pursue extra-marital ass-tappings for one week. Now there's word that child actor turned tappable-ass Amanda Bynes has joined the cast. Possibly as a young ass that will be granted tapping amnesty.That could be good but I've got an axe to grind with Bynes. She's one of those girls (Kaley Cuoco is another offender) who made goofy faces during their recent Maxim shoots. It's confusing for the penis. I hope she doesn't do that in bed. Like, all of a sudden she's winking at you while you're in the throws. She's definitely on my list and had better clean her act up if she wants to be on my other list. (Variety)
Freaks and Geeks producers Judd Apatow and Paul Feig are finally joining forces again to grant Kristen Wiig her first starring role in a feature film. Feig will direct, Apatow will produce, and Wiig will almost certainly act awkward. Universal Pictures is keeping the logline under wraps, those sneaky devils, but it is described as revolving around women competing to plan a friend's wedding party.Really? Are we going to do THAT movie again? Weddings, competitions, and cake icing in various cracks has been up on the silver screen more than Sharon Stone's whispering eye. I, like everyone else in the all the land, was a big fan of Freeks and Geeks, so I have faith that Apatow and Feig will bring a much needed not-eye-gaugingly-painful spin to the trite concept. Then again, we could just be looking at another Bride Wars with Wiig making digs under her breath and pulling something sexual/dead out of her pocket at the most inappropriate moment. (Variety)
"If you come on my show, I'll pay you twice what Conan did to masturbate half as much."The most recent Late Night Wars have taken another casualty. Kevin Eubanks, The Tonight Show's snickering sweater-enthusiast and band leader, is reportedly leaving the show after the March 1st debut of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: The Squeakquel. According to Extra, Kevin "wanted a change" which is Hollywood-speak for "f*ck this sh*t." There's no word yet on what other opportunities Eubanks plans to pursue or how Leno will move forward without his only fan. Hootie and the Blowfish's Hootie Darius Rucker is rumored to be replacing. He'd better work on his Hibbert. Good move Jay. Now how are we supposed to know when you've told a joke? (Extra)
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The days of making toys based off popular films are in the distant past due to the success of Transformers and GI Joe. Currently we have movies in production based upon Legos, Stretch Armstrong, View-Master, Battleship, Candyland, Barbie, Risk, Max Steele, Monopoly, and Bazooka Joe inexplicably. Feel free to lump another hastily decided upon toy-to-film adaptation onto that pile as it was announced that old timey plaything Erector Set will now be given the big screen treatment. Is it in 3D, you ask? Of course it is and I chide you for asking. As punishment, you have to buy stock in this movie. An independent film company has teamed up with Meccano Toy Company to build a franchise out of the antiquated toy. No plot details have been released because 'how?' Apparently Meccano has a CEO and his name is Michael Ingberg. He says, "It's perfect for a film franchise as it is certain to entertain but also stimulate creativity and imagination as the Erector toy system has done around the world for nearly a hundred years." There's no word which supermarket Inberg's office/vista cruiser is normally parked behind. (Coming Soon)
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Last month we reported that Fake Lenny Kravitz had won the role of the titular barbarian in Marcus Nispel's remake of Conan. Today comes word that the role of young Conan will be played by Fake Joey Lawrence. Child actor Leo Howard, who was seen on screens as a little ninja in G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, will portray the miniature barbarian for the first reel of the movie. Congratulations to Leo. And I'm not just saying that because he harnesses the ability to kick me in the face. In fact, I'll give him my unlimited approval if he takes out Jaden Smith at the All Valley Karate Tournament. (Latino Review)
Empire has some behind-the-scenes footage from their Kick-Ass set visit. It's equal parts corny intro, needless information, British humor, tea with Kit-Kats in it, Christopher Mintz-Plasse talking about his genitals, and an awesome on-set blow-up between director and star. MATTHEW VAUGHN (in regards to Mintz-Plasse): Do you think this boy will ever not be known as McLovin? CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE: Do I? Yeah. MATTHEW VAUGHN (laughing him off): Good answer. CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE: You're a dick! Oh, McLovin. Looks like we've got another Gary Coleman on our hands. (via Empire) CHECK OUT THE PISS-TAKING AFTER THE JUMP…
Terrorists! The whole lot of 'em! I like how the one woman takes shelter behind the kid with the corn dog. Their young, soft flesh absorbs bullets well.Created by fearcondom from ytmnd.com.
And the winning caption is…This is a lot different without the wall with the hole in it.I guess we set ourselves up for that one. I thought our audience might take the high road, but I'm so glad they didn't.The winner will receive Law Abiding Citizen on Blu Ray and DVD, as well as a Duxiana travel pillow valued at over $100. You keep that pillow clean, ya hear?Thanks to everyone who posted on the Screen Junkies Facebook wall. You guys came up with some great/sick stuff. We're concerned about most of your mental conditions.Law Abiding Citizen is in stores today. The Blu Ray includes the theatrical cut and the unrated director's cut with 11 minutes of unseen footage.
All my ladies in the house with they real hair, who don't need welfare… Make some noise!!!Looks like the makers of Sony's Spider-Man reboot are taking steps to ensure they don't completely mess it all up. Avatar producer John Landau announced that Marc Webb met with alpha-director James Cameron last week to discuss shooting in 3D. However, talks broke down with an abrupt cold-cock when Webb asked Cameron if he was sad that he never got to make his Spider-Man. Just kidding. The playdate seemed to go well and both Cameron and Webb enjoyed a lolly after the two finished playing trucks.From Landau:"Last [week] we met the director of [the next 'Spider-Man' film]. [Webb] wants to do the next one in 3D, which they've announced that they want to do. So, we want to try to support that as much as possible."He then went on to address the films that don't do 3D correctly:"Clash of The Titans is coming out in 3D; they're converting it very hastily into 3D. I'm not in favor if that. If you want to shoot a 3D movie, shoot it in 3D."Daaaamn, Landau. Dems be fightin' words. Though, I'd have to agree with him on this. Dude knows what he's talking about. Yet I'm torn given his position on pterodactyl rape. (MTV)
As awards season heats up, I want to remind you not to take things so seriously. No matter what wins Best Picture, all the other nominees, and even the snubbed favorites, continue to exist. You'll always be able to enjoy whatever movies you liked. In fact, years from now people might laugh at the Best Picture winner. I looked back over Oscar's history and picked out some of the more dubious winners, certainly movies that wouldn't be on any "Best of Anything" lists today.10) Ordinary People
You can excuse any actor on the set of a Transformers film of phoning it in for a paycheck but in the case of Hugo Weaving, that's exactly what he did. In fact, the voice of Megatron has never met director Michael Bay."Michael Bay talks to me on the phone. I've never met him. We were doing the voice for the second one and I still hadn't seen the first one. I still didn't really know who the characters were and I didn't know what anything was."Well, I saw the movies and I still don't really know who the characters are or what anything is. My hope for the sequel is that everyone (robots included) wear name tags. And speaking of the sequel, from Weaving:"Oh no. They're not making another Transformers, are they?"My sentiments exactly. (from The Age)
Law Abiding Citizen is coming to Blu Ray and DVD next Tuesday, February 16th, and Screen Junkies is giving away a copy of the Blu Ray and DVD, and a Duxiana travel pillow valued at over $100! The Blu Ray includes the theatrical cut and the unrated director's cut with 11 minutes of unseen footage. That's right, you could watch Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler engage in an intense game of cat and mouse while lounging back on your Duxiana pillow and enjoying the snack of your choosing. If the viewing party is on a plane, make sure you tilt the seat waaaaaay back so as to infuriate the passenger directly behind you.All you have to do is post on the SJ Facebook fan page the funniest caption you can muster to accompany the still frame above.If you're not already awesome and a fan of Screen Junkies on Facebook become one, post a caption, and you'll be entered to win. Click here to be whisked away to our Facebook page.Contest ends at 11:59pm on Monday, February 15th, and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 16th, via Facebook, Twitter and on the site.You can enter as many times as you like. Do it for yourself, do it for revenge, do it because you've been using a balled up bath towel as a pillow. Just bring the funny.
Lightsaber Flashmob – Watch more Funny VideosA lightsaber fight consisting of over 100 Star Wars fans who wish they were Jedis instead of salesmen/students/humans erupted at a shopping mall in Bristol, England this past weekend. No one was injured, but the potent smell of virginity will be thick in the air for weeks. (/Film)
Gru and his yellow, midget cyclops minions strut to The George Baker Selection's "Little Green Bag" in the new international teaser for Despicable Me. Much like the first trailer, it sticks by its name and teases you like some prude high school cheerleader who loves having a slut rep. Only thing is, I'm not saluting, much like I would a sexy president (Got that President's Day mention in there! Boom!) The movie is about diabolical Gru trying to steal the moon, and his mushy-brained slug children helping him in that quest. Their odd appearance and funny dialect is most likely a result of inbreeding. I'm sure if they assimilated themselves in the U.K. they'd blend right in. That's right, I'm an ignorant American today. It's President's Day. These colors don't run! Check out the teaser after the jump. Despicable Me hits theaters July 9, 2010.
Masturbating rap-rock pirate really speaks to the kids.The success of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes has led Ecosse Films to snatch the rights to another classic. The U.K.-based production company is planning to bring Treasure Island back to the screen with a cooler Long John Silver. From Variety:Silver's character will be hipper, in the style of Robert Downey Jr's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes.Though details are slim, this means we will most likely see Colin Farrell-type kickboxing Somalian pirates and cannonball surfing on theater screens in the next few years. Meanwhile, your confused mom will accidentally rent the Asylum version, Treasures Island. Y'know, the version that will inexplicably have ninjas and Debra Gibson. (Variety)
Total nag-hag.I've got a bit of good news for those of you who hate your eyeballs. Soon you'll be able to point them at a new film directed by crazy momenteer Madonna. The movie, titled W.E., will be the diva/box office poisoner's second directorial gig and of course it's about British people. It tells the true story of the love affair between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson that led to the British royal abdicating from the throne to marry his divorcee lover. Midget-prostitute-battler and Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga is said to be interested to star.Madonna helming a lavish, period piece sounds like a recipe for disaster. Just like these mustard pancakes I just made. I didn't add nearly enough Clamato. (Variety)
It's no secret that we here at Screen Junkies have an infinity for mustaches. This featurette for Clash of the Titans shows a lot of cool new footage, but it's Liam Neeson's facial hair that really takes the spotlight. Deep down I knew that if Neeson grew a mustache it would be an exemplary one, I just had no idea how exemplary. If acting doesn't work out, the man should sell mustaches at the store I'll be opening soon that will surely be denied a business loan. The featurette also contains new Medusa footage and unicorns, so you're going to want to check it out after the jump.
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Upskirt!!The Vin Diesel sequel train continues to chugga, chugga. In recent months he's announced xXx: The Return of Xander Cage and Fast Five, both follow-ups to films that somehow made him a star. Now he's adding another Riddick film to the pile. Riddick is the character he played in Pitch Black and its completely unconnected spin-off, The Chronicles of Riddick.Nobody is talking plot yet, but director David Twohy states that the tone of the new movie falls closer to Pitch Black than it does Chronicles. Though I wish it fell more in the laugh-track sitcom realm as the simple title Riddick would imply. All they would have to do is add an exclamation point and have him move in with his nerdlinger brother (played by Jason Biggs) and they'd be good to go. (Variety)
Gimme Back Ma Son – Watch more Funny VideosAngry dad Mel Gibson wants his son back so bad. I can feel it in my face.(Genius remix by Swede Mason)
Uber spicy redhead Kata Mara, and that girl who dies in the beginning of The Ring (Amber Tamblyn), are in talks to co-star alongside James Franco in 127 Hours, Danny Boyle's follow-up to Slumdog Millionaire. The film tells the story of Aron Ralston, a cautionary tale for anyone who plans to go out in the unforgiving wilderness alone and refuses to entertain the possibility they might have to cut their arm off after a boulder claims it for five hours straight. Mara and Tamblyn would play two hikers Aron meets before the antagonist (a large rock) has his way with the adventurer. If only Aron's quest involved finding his way home to Mara. Hell, I'd give my right arm to run the fingers of my left hand through her flowing locks. I think she'd find my insensitivity extremely attractive. (/Film)
AnnaLynne McCord does "bitch" well. Particularly manipulative, devious bitch. She's currently extracting her claws as Naomi Clark on The CW's 90210, but I enjoyed when she tried to screw pretty much everyone on Nip/Tuck. It's those blue eyes of hers. You just can't say no. Not that you'd ever want to.A word from AnnaLynne: "Does it turn you on when I show you my ass and turn my head 180 degrees?"Hell, you don't even have to turn your head if you don't want to.More pics of AnnaLynne and her moneymaker after the jump.


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'I'm Going to Defend'
Carmelo Anthony was asked about his improved defense this season prior to Sunday's game against the Pacers. He said this:
"Just my focus now with the team I have," he said. "Everybody knows I can score the basketball, that's a no-brainer. But for me it was being able to go out there and say, 'Today I'm going to lead my team. I'm going to defend. I'm going to help out. I'm going to do what I've got to do. I'm going to sacrifice something out there on the basketball court.' That was my motivation … to approach this season as a new beginning for me. My focus is extremely high right now."
Brian DiMennaFirst, I just love the no-brainer line from Carmelo, I'd like to use that in my own life, "Everybody knows I can sweat through my tie, that's a no-brainer," but nothing sounds quite as good as score the basketball.
But I find the rest of what he said sort of strange. Obviously, everything he alluded to is great, but I'm just so curious as to how he explains the change. It's almost as though he's acknowledging that every criticism of him prior to this season was accurate and he's decided to address it, which is great, but sort of weird.
I guess I'm starting to be a little dubious as to how much different a Carmelo we're really seeing here. A look at his numbers, both on offense and defense, for the most part show a fairly similar guy. Is it possible what we're really seeing is a better Knicks team, with Anthony getting the credit for a superior supporting cast? This excellent breakdown from Jared Dubin over at Hoops Chalk is pretty convincing about the ways in which the Knicks' offense has better utilized Melo's talents, by limiting isolations and taking advantage of his ability to pass from the post, something he's also done more willingly so far this season.
But though I've been as ecstatic about this Knicks start as anybody, and genuinely thrilled with the maturation in Anthony's game, that above quote feels like kind of a startling admission. It reads like he's literally saying, "I used to only care about scoring, but now I don't do that anymore." Really? Why? It makes you wonder about the long-term commitment, a little like having a friend boast they've gone three days without drinking over a celebratory beer.
Certainly, Woodson could deserve much of the credit for the change of heart, as there does appear to be a natural chemistry between the two that perhaps is bringing out the best in the franchise forward. Or maybe people are capable of recognizing that there are improvements they need to make, and Anthony's quote is like a former 500-pound man showing off his old parachute-like jeans. "Look, this is what I used to be like! I'm a new man!"
All of which is to say, I'm still struggling to figure out if Melo has made necessary improvements in his game that we ought to applaud, or if he's just always been this good and he's owed an apology, or both, or neither, or some alternate interpretation that I'm not even considering.
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MEET ME AT WANGWOODS: Islanders, Nassau Discuss NEW Arena and Entertainment Complex
9:30 pm: Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano wants to partner with Charles Wang on a development that would consist of a new Coliseum and training facility plus an entertainment and gambling center the quality of Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, sources have told Point Blank.
Determined to keep the Islanders in Nassau and find solutions for his budget crisis, Mangano knows Wang is his ideal partner. As a result, the first-year Nassau County Executive has become an Islander fan's best friend. While Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray did not even mention the hockey franchise in her Lighthouse push-back statements in Monday's editions of Newsday, Mangano is all about keeping the Islanders in their original county and where they won four Stanley Cups.
"Whether it's a new arena adjacent to a first-class casino complex or something else, the County Executive wants to explore every option in order to keep the Islanders in Nassau," a source told Point Blank.
For starters, Mangano is proposing quite a gift: a brand new arena for the Islanders to be built on the available 77 acres of property and be completed two years after the start of construction. The Islanders would not have to wait until 2015 to move in.
A state-of-the-art NHL arena/concert venue combined with a Mohegan Sun-like entertainment and gambling complex makes sense on a lot of levels:
- By partnering with the Islanders on the arena and the Shinnecock tribe on the entertainment complex, Mangano would not need any approvals from the Town of Hempstead.
- After a decade of settling for a "transformed" arena and not the real thing at the insistence of politicians, the Islanders would have the genuine state-of-the-art facility they need to keep up in the NHL. If the team is competitive, free agents would have no more excuses not to sign on. (A new training facility, plus limited retail and office space, would be part of any new arena and also would not need ToH approval).
- If the entertainment complex can be fully realized in scope and profit margins on the level of the best in the East like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, the revenue needs of the Islanders could be addressed without the Lighthouse battle over residential units. The new casino would include a hotel and would not fall under Kate Murray's zoning jurisdiction.
In the wake of the Town of Hempstead's 70% hack of Wang's County-approved vision for the property surrounding the Coliseum – when Murray spent residents' money to tell Wang how to spend his money – expect the Islanders owner to remain silent publicly.
However, be assured: there is plenty of discussion behind closed doors between Wang and Mangano. They both want to keep the Islanders in Nassau. Combining their efforts and resources on a new arena and glamorous entertainment center and casino for Long Island, they may have their solution.


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If Liberace were around today, we know exactly what iPhone case he'd be rocking.
Wrapping up their coverage of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Mashable rounded up some of the most blinged-out tech, like cell phone cases and headphones, from this year's CES.
And we couldn't help but marvel at (and maybe even admire) this line of iPhone cases from Sunita, positively dripping with luxury in no subtle way at all. Sure, we've all seen sparkly, rhinestone-studded cell phone cases before.
But it's a much different story when the entire back of your phone is swathed in actual Swaorski crystals; those babies aren't cheap. Though Mashable never mentioned what Sunita's charging for these iced-out cases, other iPhone cases that merely use Swarovski crystals as an accent (think a crystal bumper) can start at $70 or $80.
We're not exactly sure what use anyone would have for such an elaborate iPhone case, except to be able to say they have one. We're not scientists but we're pretty sure crystal isn't the most shock-absorbing or durable material. In fact, we'd recommend getting a case for your case, in the event you drop it and a pricey crsytal or two pops out.
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rudyrooster wrote:That'll leave Roberts, Casilla, Flaherty, and Schoop to vie for the playing time at 2b.
rudyrooster wrote:Don't know much about Trayvon Robinson. DD and his scouts must see something they like about him.
ofahn wrote:I think it would surprise a LOT of people if Schoop opened the season at 2B.
osforlife wrote:Can Casilla go down to the minors?
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I agree with that,but he may get into the mix before the 2013 season is over.
Old Sneakers wrote:OK Question: Does trading Andino lend credibility to the idea of a healthy Brian Roberts in 2013?
I like Roch Kubatko, but he's also essentially an employee of the team through MASN.
osforlife wrote:Perhaps DD is content with going into 2013 ST with a competetion between Robinson, Hoes, and Reimold.
steve wrote:Dumb Move! What if Brian Roberts get hurt again?
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News about Zac Posen, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jun. 2, 2013
Profile of fashion designer Zac Posen, who came onto the scene at age 20, not yet out of design school; he is known for wearing evening tails to his fashion shows and speaking his own dialect of English. MORE
Feb. 12, 2013
Cathy Horyn reviews New York Fashion Week collections of Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Rucci, Thakoon, The Row and Zac Posen. MORE
Feb. 3, 2013
Fashion designer Zac Posen describes his typical Sunday routine. MORE
Sep. 13, 2011
Cathy Horyn Fashion Review on New York spring collections by Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zac Posen. MORE
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Fashion World Reacts to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Designers, writers and bloggers took to Twitter to express their joy at the Supreme Court's decision.
June 26, 2015, Friday
MORE ON ZAC POSEN AND: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships , Marc Jacobs International LLC , Supreme Court (US) , V (Magazine) , Boardman, Mickey , Chen, Eva , Delevingne, Cara , Posen, Zac
With Delta, Zac Posen Becomes New York's Busiest Designer
The job list: ready-to-wear, the secondary line, bridal, Brooks Brothers women's wear, "Project Runway" and now, redesigning the airline's uniforms.
May 8, 2015, Friday
MORE ON ZAC POSEN AND: Fashion and Apparel , Posen, Zac , Delta Air Lines Inc
Golden Globes: Which Brand Won the Night?
Versace had a banner night but, over all, lots of brands were worn by lots of celebrities.
January 12, 2015, Monday
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When Courtney Love Wears (and Serenades) Zac Posen
For the final number in her first opera, which opens tomorrow in New York, the iconic singer handpicked a dramatic number from the designer's fall 2014 collection.
January 7, 2015, Wednesday
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Adding Fashion Weeks to a Packed Calendar
Prefall is happening — though the when and the where are squishier than is the norm for full-fledged fashion weeks, which tend to have firm beginnings and ends.
December 12, 2014, Friday
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Zac Posen: Seams, Shoulders and Sway
The designer's new collection drew from a familiar playbook.
September 9, 2014, Tuesday
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DVF's Enduring Reign, Louboutin's Beauty Moment and Zac Posen's Candid Confessions
Plus, the restructuring of Mario Batali's favorite shoe company, Anna Wintour's new job and more from the week in style.
July 25, 2014, Friday
Assessing Zac Posen's and Claudio Del Vecchio's Ambitious Plans for Brooks Brothers
The designer wants to concentrate on work wear for women, and the chief executive says he hopes changes will double sales.
June 30, 2014, Monday
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Lace Shows Its Strength
The more bridal dresses change, the more they don't. The latest collections showed few new wrinkles.
April 20, 2014, Sunday
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Marchesa Goes to the Scottish Highlands
The red carpet label, along with collections by Zac Posen and Vera Wang, seemed to have taken a trip north for winter 2014.
February 17, 2014, Monday
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Runway Photos
Zac Posen
Slide shows of the most recent runway shows.
Brooks Brothers: Spring 2016 RTW
The first collection designed for Brooks Brothers by Zac Posen.
New York Fashion Week Calendar: Fall 2013
Full schedule of events during London Fashion Week from February 6-14, 2013.
New York Fashion Week Calendar: Spring 2012
Full schedule of events during New York Fashion Week from Sept. 7-15, 2011.
Shopping Snapshots: Sept. 1
Dolce & Gabbana's newest eyewear collection; Anthropologie's wax-finished raincoat; Zac Posen opens Z Spoke boutique in Manhattan; and other items.
Zac Posen: An American In Paris
Suzy Menkes, the fashion editor of the International Herald Tribune, talks with Zac Posen about the couture elements of his high-end line, which he showed in Paris this week.
Zac Posen's Journey
New York, before the recession, was a breeding ground for young designers, a phenomenon that can largely be traced to the example of Zac Posen.
Backstage Scenes
Backstage and around the tents during several shows, including, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen and Donna Karan.
Zac Posen
Zac Posen is not afraid to take risks as a designer and his spring collection channels the idea of a rock queen taking her first trip to Mars.
Zac Posen-Fall 2007
Cathy Horyn reviews Zac Posen's fall 2007 collection.
New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up Audio Slide Show
Cathy Horyn discusses four of Fashion Week's most notable spring 2007 shows: Narciso Rodriguez, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui and Zac Posen.
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