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Fobbitby David Abrams
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Fobbit \fä-bit\, noun. Definition: A U.S. soldier stationed at a Forward Operating Base who avoids combat by remaining at the base, esp. during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2011). Pejorative.
In the satirical tradition of Catch-22 and M*A*S*H, Fobbit takes us into the chaotic world of Baghdad's Forward Operating Base Triumph. The Forward Operating base, or FOB, is like the back-office of the battlefield — where people eat and sleep, and where a lot of soldiers have what looks suspiciously like an office job. Male and female soldiers are trying to find an empty Porta Potty in which to get acquainted, grunts are playing Xbox and watching NASCAR between missions, and a lot of the senior staff are more concerned about getting to the chow hall in time for the Friday night all-you-can-eat seafood special than worrying about little things like military strategy.
Staff Sergeant Chance Gooding is the most fobbit-y of all the fobbits. He works for the Army Press Office, which is located in one of Saddam's former palaces, and spends his days tapping out press releases to try to turn the latest army disaster into something that the American public can read about while eating their breakfast cereal. Another soldier who would spend every day at the FOB if he could is Captain Abe Shrinkle, but unfortunately for him he's in charge of a company of troops. Shrinkle trembles at any encounter with the enemy and in his trailer hoards hundreds of care packages that he orders online in false names — he has enough baby-wipes, Twinkies, foot powder, and erotic letters from bored housewives to last him a lifetime. When Shrinkle makes a series of ill-judged tactical decisions, he ends up in front of his commanding officers, and Gooding has his work cut out trying to make everything smell like roses. And that's just the start of the bad news.
Darkly humorous and based on the author's own experiences in Iraq, Fobbit is a fantastic debut that shows us a behind-the-scenes portrait of the real Iraq war.
"Abrams's debut is a harrowing satire of the Iraq War and an instant classic. The Fobbits of the title are U.S. Army support personnel, stationed at Baghdad's enclave of desk jobs: Forward Operating Base Triumph. Some of the soldiers, like Lt. Col. Vic Duret, are good officers pushed to the brink. Others, like Capt. Abe Shrinkle, are indecisive blowhards. But the soul of the book is Staff Sgt. Chance Gooding Jr., a public relations NCO who spends his days crafting excruciating press releases and fending off a growing sense of moral bankruptcy. A series of bombings, street battles, and media debacles test all of these men and, although there are exciting combat scenes, the book's most riveting moments are about crafting spin, putting the 'Iraqi Face' on the conflict. A sequence in which a press release is drafted and edited and scrutinized, held up for so long that its eventual release is old news, is a pointed vision of losing a public relations war. Abrams, a 20-year Army veteran who served with a public affairs team in Iraq, brings great authority and verisimilitude to his depictions of these attempts to shape the perceptions of the conflict. Abrams's prose is spot-on and often deadpan funny, as when referring to the 'warm pennies' smell of a soldier's 'undermusk of blood,' or when describing one misshapen officer: 'skull too big for the stalk of his neck, arms foreshortened like a dinosaur... one word came to mind: thalidomide.' This novel nails the comedy and the pathos, the boredom and the dread, crafting the Iraq War's answer to Catch-22. Agent: Nat Sobel, Sobel Weber Associates. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
"A unique behind-the-wire glimpse at life in the FOB and the process of 'spinning' a war for public consumption. A funny, hard-edged satire about recent history and modern war-making." Library Journal
"Wavy Gravy once said, 'Without a sense of humor, it just isn't funny.' Fobbit is hilarious, but the subject matter is deadly serious. The protagonist is a 'fobbit,' the term used by the grunts for the non-combatants ensconced inside well-protected forward operating bases, oases of junk food, air-conditioning, and all the comforts of home. But throughout the book, the fobbits are shadowed by the presence of the infantry who live in horrible conditions and are the smelly, dirty, haggard reminders that there is a real war going on just outside the gates. This is a remarkable book because it was written by a man who served as a member of an army public relations team in Iraq, i.e. a fobbit himself. It is the rare writer — indeed, the rare person — who can step outside of himself and see with cold clarity the humor and pathos of his situation and then bring the reader to the same understanding. David Abrams is such a writer." Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War
"Fobbit is fast, razor sharp, and seven kinds of hilarious. Thank you, Mr. Abrams, for the much needed salve — it feels good to finally laugh about Iraq. Fobbit deserves a place alongside Slaughterhouse Five and Catch-22 as one of our great comic novels about the absurdity of war." Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here
"Stories in and around war rely on irony to convey this unnatural human behavior; but in this appalling comedy the indifference of participants not actually being shot at or blown up — their headlong pursuit of folly — raises the immorality of war to white heat. This delightful, readable, believable and useful book made me furious!" Tom McGuane
"Fobbit, an Iraq-war comedy, is that rarest of good things: the book you least expect, and most want. It is everything that terrible conflict was not: beautifully planned and perfectly executed; funny and smart and lyrical; a triumph. David Abrams has taken up Joe Heller's mantle — or not mantle; more like his Groucho nose and his whoopee cushion — and so his debut marks the arrival of a massive talent." Darin Strauss, author of Chang and Eng and Half a Life
"Sardonic and poignant. Funny and bitter. Ribald and profane." Kirkus Reviews
"You might not expect an Iraq War novel to be funny, but I laughed — more than once — as I read this one. I cringed, too. There's simply so much to this book." Fiction Writers Review
"Fobbit should be required reading for America. Hilarious and tragic, its as if Louis C.K. and Lewis Black provided commentary to The Hurt Locker. I read the novel mesmerized, and found myself thinking 'Please tell me none of this is autobiographical' on just about every page. There will be innumerable comparisons to Catch-22, but Fobbit, believe me, stands on its own. Thank you, David Abrams, for your vision, heart, and daring." George Singleton, author of Stray Decorum
"With masterful wit and satire, Abrams describes this life of alphabet-soup acronyms, handwringing junior officers and the frustrating bureaucracy of orchestrating a war from a desk....If Vonnegut and Heller were the undisputed chroniclers of the madness of World War II, Abrams should be considered the resounding new voice of the Iraq War." Montana Standard
"Fobbit is a tale of the Iraq war that manages to be as dark as it is funny, which is to say considerably....[Abrams has] written a book that makes you laugh and makes you wince, often at the same time, all the while staying true to its message: that people are foolish on many levels, sometimes fatally so, but they are all motivated by the same basic needs, desires, and fears. Many of his characters are absurd...but they're not caricatures, and Abrams never yields to cruelty....There are no heroes here, but no villains either. Each character fights his own war, and nobody wins." Lisa Peet, The Millions
Fobbit \fä-bit\, noun. Definition: A U.S. soldier stationed at a Forward Operating Base who avoids combat by remaining at the base, esp. during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2011). Pejorative.
In the satirical tradition of Catch-22 and M*A*S*H, Fobbit takes us into the chaotic world of Baghdads Forward Operating Base Triumph. The Forward Operating base, or FOB, is like the back-office of the battlefield where people eat and sleep, and where a lot of soldiers have what looks suspiciously like a desk job. Male and female soldiers are trying to find an empty Porta Potty in which to get acquainted, grunts are playing Xbox and watching NASCAR between missions, and a lot of the senior staff are more concerned about getting to the chow hall in time for the Friday night all-you-can-eat seafood special than worrying about little things like military strategy.
Darkly humorous and based on the author's own experiences in Iraq, Fobbit is a fantastic debut that shows us a behind-the-scenes portrait of the real Iraq war.
About the Author
David Abrams served in the U.S. Army for twenty years, and was deployed to Iraq in 2005 as part of a public affairs team. He was named the Department of Defense's Military Journalist of the Year in 1994 and received several other military commendations. His stories have appeared in Esquire, Narrative, and other literary magazines. He lives in Butte, Montana.
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Postgame Party at Barley's Brewing Company 9/29
Join us at Barley's Brewing Company Ale House No. 1 in Short North (467 N. High St., 43215) for the official post-game party featuring Crew players and fans following Saturday's match! Enter to win great prizes and enjoy specials from Budweiser plus enjoy some of Barley's amazing food.
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linking to Feathered Nest Friday Inspiration Friday weekend bloggy reading,
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These are delicious little jewels!
Now i want those shoes!!
You think Yummy Hubby can get a 2 for 1 deal? I wear a 6 1/2 ; )ReplyDelete
I want THOSE at my Thanksgiving celebration...how stunning!ReplyDelete
gorgeous blog! I am hopping over from Give a Hoot.
I was instantly drawn to your bio when I read chickens and bunnies. I just returned from my kid's field trip to a farm yesterday, and my daughter wants a bunny and a chicken. ( secretly, I do too! :)) Hope you have a great day. ( new follower)
Thanks for following! I'm now following back. Love the recipe, but even more, I'm intrigued as to how you live with chickens and bunnies! I can barely handle my two dogs!! :-)ReplyDelete
And you had time to make these when? You are killing me with all your amazing litle goodies and meals. They are not only delicious but so well thought out and beautiful. The styling/staging is awesomeReplyDelete
Don't you think Christian Louboutin should send me a pair for this free advertisement? Oh, I wear a size 9.ReplyDelete
they look so delicious! i want some!ReplyDelete
These are so pretty! I also love using sugared fruit as a centerpiece. Your crackers look worthy of Martha herself!ReplyDelete
This looks delicious. Happily following back!ReplyDelete
Love these. So pretty and and perfect for a holiday party. I can't wait to try these.ReplyDelete
Perfect ... I need a holiday quick bite and I love cranberry and brie! PLEASE come do my closets like that!! Amazing :) Stopping in to follow from the hop - hope you can visit soon and return the favor ... and I have a $0.99 promo going for a short time too! www.shaunanosler.blogspot.comReplyDelete
What a gorgeous idea, and yes I always eat with my eyes first.ReplyDelete
Holy YUM! Those shoes, a glass of champagne and a platter of those delicious brie bites are all I need this Christmas! :DReplyDelete
I think I'll make myself some sparkling bites and talk hubby, I mean Santa into those shoes!ReplyDelete
These look so beautiful and delicious! What a great idea. I'll have to give them a try.ReplyDelete
These are stunning! They are so pretty and I am sure they taste fantastic!
Mrs. Claus already picked me up some sparkly shoes like this. She is really so good to me and understands my wants and needs!
Very pretty hors d oeuvres! I will have to bookmark this page because I will have the perfect party coming right up before the year ends that will require this type of elegant treat.
I sure hope Santa hubby grants your wish...I bet he will, 'coz you have been nice the whole year...Thanks for the post!
Marina!!!! these are gorgeous!!!! I can;t wait to try this! love the shoes!!!!ReplyDelete
I love this idea! Visually appealing. Simple to make. Perfect for Thanksgiving. Just added this to my menu.ReplyDelete
Oh my, they have got to be the 'blingiest' little hor d'ouevres ever!! They are gorgeous, and easy too. Thanks for sharing. Thankyou too for your comments. Have a fab weekend, love Linda xReplyDelete
Such gorgeous little bites, these look so delicious! Love the shoes too! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you!
I'm following you in GFC already.
See you around.
Wow...those look delicious! I think our kids are really close to the same age--mine are 4 1/2 and 18 months--and I want to try every recipe you've posted! I love healthy food and have been wondering about a way to use fresh cranberries for a couple weeks now! I saw you on MBC and am happily following!
Carla @ Jansen Family Adventures
Hi, Marina! Thanks for following me and for the comment! Your blog is GORGEOUS! I love how you compared the image of the shoes above to your lovely-looking cranberry hors d'oeurves. Do photograph everything yourself? It looks like you are multi-talented, I'm looking forward to seeing more!ReplyDelete
Jessica, yes, all the photos are mine. Except for the shoe in this post. That's from Barneys :)ReplyDelete
um Marina...I seriously don't even have words for these, they are so gorgeous! Almost too pretty to eat..but I would so eat them in a second! ;) I am marking this one to make for the holidays. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulousness with us at Inspiration Friday! :)
Very pretty and easy enough for the holidays.ReplyDelete
hi Marina! as soon as I saw your blog i was amazed! your pictures are so beautiful and i wish i can cook like you!!! anyway i'm your new follower and can't wait to see more post. take care. greetings from Italy. xoxo, Haus of GalaReplyDelete
I'm so thrilled to have found your blog - it's simply beautiful - love your cranberry brie bites - delicious! Just signed up to follow you and am looking forward to more :)
Marina, These look delicious and perfect for s pre-Thanksgiving gathering we're going to. I am always so amazed with your recipes and your photography--beautiful.
I LOVE the shoes. They will look even more stunning on you.
That looks beautiful and delicious!ReplyDelete
I just found your blog and signed up to follow you! What a great idea with the cranberries and your photos are wonderful!ReplyDelete
This looks good, but the shoes look even better! LOL! Thanks for visiting my blog! Following you...
Any blogger that pairs Louboutins with food is a blog I will read! Thanks for linking up at Bee Friendly Friday Follow - I am following back!ReplyDelete
Angie, Cover the bowl and soak in the fridge. Sorry about that!ReplyDelete
I just found your blog and signed up to follow you. I am newbie bloger and your pictures are amazing and inspiring. I have been hinting at my love for a new camera for Christmas. :) I am going to definitely make these over the holiday.ReplyDelete
GORGEOUS!!! I have it on my 'list' to make sugared cranberries ... so you may have just inspired me to make it happen soon! Love these brie bites.ReplyDelete
Oh My! These look to beautiful to eat lol I'm sure they are pretty tasty :)ReplyDelete
So beautiful, as is your blog. These do definitely put me in the holiday spirit.ReplyDelete
Great pictures for great ideas in this blog.
Please take some time to check out my blog.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind words, Marina. I truly appreciate it!
Wow, those look almost as yummy as those lovley Loubos! :)
Thanks for the recipe! I'll have to "pin" it so I can make them for Thanksgiving. I'm sure they'll make a lovely appetizer.
These are GORgeous Marina!
love love love
These are sensational seasonal delights! I want one right now. But I also want the butternut squash pizzette with sage pesto and sausage. Oh, and I want a pair of sparkly Louboutins, too. Too many tempting decisions, Marina!
Also, congrats about the race!
Gillian from Baby Talk without the Babble
Love, love your blog! Thank you for following. I follow back :)ReplyDelete
Who else could serve up brie with a side of shoes? Happily following back from the hop, I'll be back for some tips about raising chickens!ReplyDelete
Oh my yummyness!!!
Glad to be a new follower, here and on Facebook!!
Beautiful appetizer (and shoes!). Thanks for sharing =) I am looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Visiting from Serenity Now...
These are so pretty! And look delish - I'm definitely going to make these for our Thanksgiving this year ;) Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Very beautiful presentation and photography, I stopped over from TanyaTreasureTrove blog hop. Look forward to your future posts :0) if you find time stop over and check out my blog. Http://www.livefromleeannesmind.comReplyDelete
Wow...this looks so so amazing!! Totally pinned on Pinterest! Le sigh...ReplyDelete
This looks awesome! I repinned it!
I just made something cranberry for the holidays.
Now I wish my holidays also involved a pair of Louboutins, too :)
I am definitely making this for the holidays!! thanks so much for sharing!!ReplyDelete
So you already knew how wonderful I think this recipe and the photography is, we just wanted to make sure everyone else did as well. ;) We'll be sharing it this afternoon on Inspiration Friday!
Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!! Looks delicious!ReplyDelete
Very Pretty!ReplyDelete
Wow those are so lovely and I'm sure they are delicious too!ReplyDelete
Oh wow! This look amazing! New follower here. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-9.html
Have a great week!!
found you via this recipe on Pinterest... giving these a try for Thanksgiving appetizers... beautiful! oh, and I am a new follower, too! :)ReplyDelete
Mmmm! Thanks for sharing. Sounds so good and photo is so lovely I had to pin it and try it!! I just poured the warm syrup over the cranberries and they'll refrigerate overnight for the big day tomorrow--Thanksgiving.ReplyDelete
these are sensational!!!!!! picture perfect! thank you for sharing...your newest follower -- so happy i saw you on the girl creative! hugs and happy Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
I would say 2-3 days in advance!ReplyDelete
This recipe is brilliant. I was looking for something to make with cranberries because you can get them for next to nothing right now. This is perfect.ReplyDelete
This looks delicious and so so beautiful! Thanks so much for joining in on our Tag-Along Thursday Blog Hop, I am now following your amazing blog! EmReplyDelete
Agave syrup would be fine! As would simple syrup.ReplyDelete
Oh my yumminess. You're not kidding we eat with our eyes first! I wanted to eat my screen. (I've been saying that a lot lately with so many holiday food posts out there).
Your photography is spectacular...and I particularly like how you managed to throw in your love of shoes with your food post. Ha! Clever girl.
Visiting you from bouffe e bambini. Glad I did. :)
...and I'd be a fool not to follow. Can't wait to dig in! ;)ReplyDelete
Wonderful share this will be the star of my Christmas Eve table Thank youReplyDelete
Fabulous! MMMM...I have a funny feeling I'll be making these very soon...I've got 3 POUNDS of cranberries in the fridge calling my name!
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Anonymous - I left them in a bowl at room temp after they had dried and they were fine for one-two days
I worry that in the fridge they will become too wet. How long until you will use them? If just a day, leave them out :) Otherwise try placing them on a tray so they're in a single layer.
Good luck, Peggy Sue. Merry Christmas! I think they'll be fine. I was munching on them for days :)ReplyDelete
These were fantastic! I made for Christmas Eve and they were a big hit. I made a few modifications based on what I had and blogged about them: http://kendallandkeith.blogspot.com/2011/12/sugared-cranberry-brie-bites.html Thanks for the great recipe!ReplyDelete
Hi, thanks Meranda!
I used water crackers - you can find them at most any grocery store. Here's an example: http://www.carrscrackers.com/cgi-bin/brandpages/product.pl?product=735&company=140
Feel free to use any cracker you like though. Or even sliced baguette bread!
Thank you do much for replying! I figured it was a long shot since the post was so old. I've had it bookmarked for almost a year now :) I'm pregnant with my second baby and plan on making them for my baby shower this Saturday. Btw, I made your peach amaretto cake two months ago for a BBQ and still receive compliments and requests for recipe. Thanks for sharing and helping me believe you can raise your babies with love and still have time for yummy cooking!
Gorgeous appetizer! Making for Thanksgiving, though I'm going to use phyllo shells and bake the brie in them for a few minutes and top with the rest - easier to transport I'm hoping - thanks for the idea! :)ReplyDelete
I did make these, but decided to use phyllo cups and I used raspberry preserves - OMG - not only did everyone rave over how gorgeous they were, but they taste good too! I'd never eaten raw cranberries before - they were so good sugared and served this way - will make for Xmas too!
Here is my version: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151286649109587&set=pcb.10151286649314587&type=1&relevant_count=3&ref=nf
Thanks so much again for the idea :)
Oh wow, this looks delicious! I'd really like to make these for Christmas Eve. Hope they'll have fresh cranberries in the supermarket, they're hard to get over here in Germany...
Thanks for your advice, Marina. I actually found a supermarket that carries fresh cranberries and will buy a package the next days. Your recipe will be for starters on Christmas Eve.
As I'm posting our Christmas meal on my blog, I also wrote a short post about your recipe, using one of your pictures, as I haven't got any by now. I linked back to your blog for the recipe.
Please let me know if you don't want me to use your picture.
These cranberry crackers look perfect for parties (or just eating yourself)!ReplyDelete
I just saw these on Pinterest. I love how glamorous these little bites look. I'm repinning this for sure!ReplyDelete
Tried today - they were so yummy and will use the cranberry for many other recipes. Thanks!ReplyDelete
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Now here's me! :crazy: don't judge! -__-
And this is me 50 years later.
Haha what do you think? Oh and guess my age. No one has guessed right.
thats cool
So this effect was granted Illustrator?
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So this effect was granted Illustrator?
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You are 16?
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You do resemble him
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The body of a Price woman missing since early Sunday was discovered at the base of a 100-foot cliff on Wood Hill in the north section of town Tuesday.
Holly A. Martineau, 29, was apparently the victim of an accidental fall, according to Price Police Capt. William D. Barnes. Barnes said evidence at the scene indicated that the woman was alone when she walked to the edge of the cliff and apparently slipped on loose dirt, falling the full 100 feet to a boulder-strewn slope below.
He said that the body was found by a friend of the family who was part of a group that had been searching for the victim.
Martineau left a home in the Coves area she had been visiting shortly after midnight Sunday morning. She was thought to have gone for a walk on Wood Hill nearby. Police received a missing person report at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Barnes said.
After the body was discovered, Price Police officers, Carbon County Sheriff's deputies and a representative of State Medical Examiner's Office investigated. The Price City Fire Department Rescue Squad recovered the body, which was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office.


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PROVIDENCE – To Emily Bouthillette, a whack to the face never felt so good.
Minutes after Lincoln High had clinched an easier-than-anticipated 5-1 victory over Coventry to claim its second straight R.I. Division I Tournament title on Sunday afternoon, Bouthillette's fellow senior tri-captain, Lindsay Mayer, accepted the state championship plaque.
When Mayer heard fans screaming from the third-base gate to spin and hoist it – of course for photos – she accidentally struck her teammate, and immediately responded, "Em, I'm so sorry!
"I didn't mean it," Mayer laughed afterward, "but I know she's going to get me back!"
There's really no reason. By about 2:45 p.m., the gritty Lions had capped a stunning two-year run with a perfect mark of 43-0 (21-0 this time around), in the process earning the hardware they so desperately wanted to recapture.
In her role, the righty Mayer allowed only three hits and four walks while whiffing a quartet in her complete-game outing. As for head coach Dick Ryan's offense, sophomore Adriana Toro went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored; junior Lauren Hervieux 2-for-4; classmate Casie Beauchemin 2-for-3 with a pair of runs; and Mayer herself 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Even before the ceremony had begun, Ryan accepted congratulations from Superintendent of Schools Georgia Fortunato, Principal Kevin McNamara and Athletic Director Brian Fineberg just outside his third-base dugout.
To the latter, Ryan exclaimed, "Now, finally, I can get on a plane!"
Fineberg merely grinned.
Ryan referred to the fact he was forced to temporarily postpone a family vacation to Aruba; he and his wife, Jean, as well as daughter Kelly and her boyfriend, had been scheduled to leave Saturday morning. But, with all of the recent rainstorms hitting the area, Rhode Island Interscholastic League officials set the title tilt for 1 p.m., Sunday.
"My wife has been very supportive throughout this (dilemma)," Ryan offered afterward, never mentioning what a fantastic Father's Day gift he had received from his kids. "She told me I belonged with the girls.
"I was more worried about how the layoff would affect them than when I'd fly out," he added. "This is such a special group. I only have two seniors, but they somehow got the whole team together to (manufacture) this roll to 43 straight.
"This year, we had a target on our backs (after posting a 22-0 record); it said in the paper that it would be our championship to lose. Everyone was gunning for us, but this was a total team effort. There's no individual stuff here. Lindsay and Emily are good, but all the other kids came up big when they needed to, and that's not just this game, but all season."
He also indicated his wife and daughter had left for Aruba on Saturday, but would join them soon.
"I'm leaving (today) at 7:30; my brother-in-law is picking me up at 4:30 (a.m.), and we'll head straight to Logan (Airport)," he giggled. "By 12:30 or so, I'll be celebrating with a pina colada in my hand.
"Jean gave me the opportunity to either fly with them on Saturday or stay with the girls," he continued. "I couldn't leave them, but I promised her, 'On Monday, I'll be on that flight!'"
Even before the gold medals had been awarded, Ryan peered at his cellphone and noted, "We won the title last year on the very same day."
Talk about incredible irony, especially given all the postponements.
The feisty Knotty Oakers, seeded third in this tourney, closed its season at 16-6.
As for the contest itself, it seemed Coventry would get on the board immediately, as freshman Kaitlin Mattera singled down the right-field line to open the first, then moved to second on senior tri-captain Tatiana Webb's sacrifice bunt and third on fellow captain Kristin Gallagher's groundout to second.
Still, Mayer fanned senior Nicole Bent for the final out.
Lincoln responded in kind in the back half; it fact, it gained a 1-0 lead after only two batters.
Beauchemin started the flurry with an opposite-field hit to left, and Toro pounded a triple to the left-center gap to plate her.
The elder Mayer scored Toro with a groundout to second, and it looked as if the Lions would plate more after senior righthander Kerrie Deliberis walked Bouthillette, sophomore Stacy Mayer reached on an infield hit and Hervieux poked a single to left to juice the bags.
Still with one down, however, Deliberis caused sophomore designated player Alyssa Schermerhorn to pop to short and junior McKenzie Cavanaugh to ground to third, Gallagher stepping on her own base.
While Lindsay Mayer sailed along, retiring 16 of the next 19 Oakers (the other three were bases-on-balls), Lincoln looked to rally again in the third. The recent graduate Mayer opened it with a single down the right-field line and moved to second when sister Stacy walked.
That's when Hervieux drilled a hit to right, and Lindsay appeared to score when she slid home with her right hand extended. The umpire, though, deemed she hadn't touched the plate, and Bent immediately applied the tag.
Schermerhorn struck out swinging to close it.
The Lions added two more in the fourth, and they came in somewhat unusual fashion. Junior Meredith Walsh took first on a one-out bunt hit and reached second on Beauchemin's bloop single near the left-field stripe before Toro's knock up the middle loaded the bases once more.
The shortstop Mattera then made a solid stop of Lindsay Mayer's grounder, throwing to Bent to get a sliding Walsh, though Deliberis walked both Bouthillette and Stacy to plate Beauchemin and Toro and give Lincoln a 4-0 advantage.
Ryan and Co. managed another in the fifth after Schermerhorn drilled a leadoff single to center, took third on two wild deliveries and hustled home on Toro's sacrifice fly to center.
Coventry nevertheless continued to battle. In the top of the seventh, freshman DP Brooke Keresztessy led with a bloop hit to the mound (on the play, Lindsay Mayer and junior third baseman Kellyn Dyer miscommunicated on who would make the catch).
Keresztessy then flew to third on junior Rachel Ball's strong hit to center (one that just escaped the glove of a sliding Toro), then raced in on sophomore Amanda Ritarossi's grounder to second. But the University of Virginia-bound Mayer struck out Deliberis before senior tri-captain Tatiana Webb crushed a line drive to right.
Beauchemin, as she had in the winners' bracket final, ended the Oakers' hopes with a fantastic sliding snag.
"I'm ecstatic right now," Lindsay chuckled after sealing her supreme final two campaigns with a stellar pitching mark of 36-0. "I felt pretty good out there; I was just trying to mix up my pitches. In other games against them, I've thrown more curveballs, so I wanted to use all (five) of my pitches (Sunday). I thought my changeup was pretty good.
"We had talked (beforehand) about getting out fast, putting them in a hole. We wanted to do that, then score two runs in every inning. We didn't, but we won. I'll tell you, I love these girls; I couldn't ask for a better team to play for.
"Before Casie made that catch, they all told me they were going to tackle me," she added. "I honestly was waiting for that, so I didn't know what to do. That's why I just stood there."
Mentioned Ryan: "Lindsay had a phenomenal game, but I thought our defense was excellent. We got great plays from our second baseman (Walsh), Emily and our right fielder (Beauchemin). That's why I say it was a total team effort.
"But I also have to say that's a good team they have over there," he continued. "We faced the same team in the finals two years in a row, so there's definitely something to be said for that … (But) what these girls did was an amazing accomplishment. It's a great group of young ladies, and I'm proud to be associated with them. I can't say enough about each and every one of them."
Bouthillette's reaction to the Lions' repeat was more than understandable.
"I can't believe it's over; this all happened so quickly," she smiled. "I didn't think we were all that tense coming in; we were all more excited and pumped up to play. It had been a long time since we played last.
"When Adriana hit that triple, we were all jumping and down," she added. "We had the lead we wanted, and that meant we weren't going to have to worry about scoring later on."
She admitted she didn't know until Friday afternoon's practice that her coach had changed his flight so he could witness history.
"I didn't think he was going to go; I knew he'd say with us," she said softly. "He loves us, and we love him."
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News about Lance Armstrong, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Sep. 28, 2015
Lance Armstrong settles dispute with SCA Promotions, issuing apology and paying back more than $10 million in bonuses he received during time he was found to have been doping; other cycling news noted. MORE
Aug. 11, 2015
Federal investigators seek records of cyclist Lance Armstrong's cancer treatment, hoping to discover whether he told doctors about his use of performance enhancing drugs and lengths he went to in attempt to hide evidence. MORE
Aug. 6, 2015
Government lawyers subpoena Indiana University School of Medicine to provide records of Lance Armstrong's cancer treatments and donations he made to school. MORE
Jul. 22, 2015
Greg LeMond, first American to win Tour de France in 1986, is welcomed back to race as television commentator for Eurosport channel; was shunned by cycling community for years because of his suggestions, which later proved true, that Lance Armstrong had been using performance-enhancing drugs. MORE
Jul. 18, 2015
Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column points out inconsistency in cycling world's acceptance of riders who were found to be doping; notes that Lance Armstrong is completely vilified while other admitted dopers are welcomed back to Tour de France or given high-profile endorsement deals MORE
Jul. 17, 2015
International Cycling Union president Brian Cookson, along with several others in sport, criticize Lance Armstrong for appearing at charity bike ride alongside Tour de France, calling it inappropriate; Chris Froome maintains overall lead in race. MORE
Mar. 18, 2015
Lance Armstrong meets with nemesis Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, in effort to begin process of overturning his lifetime doping ban from sports. MORE
Mar. 9, 2015
Reform commission appointed by International Cycling Union finds that widespread doping was overlooked for years by ICU officials, mainly in deference to iconic rider Lance Armstrong; faults former ICU presidents Hein Verbruggen and Pat McQuaid who oversaw significant growth of organization as doping problem grew. MORE
Feb. 19, 2015
Lance Armstrong pleads guilty to careless driving and pays fine after hitting two parked cars in Aspen, Colo; girlfriend Anna Hansen had initially taken blame, but later admitted that Armstrong had been driving; other cycling news noted. MORE
Feb. 17, 2015
Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column recounts ugly and ongoing battle between disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and SCA Promotions, which awarded him millions of dollars for several of his Tour de France wins; latest salvo has SCA asking Texas judge to confirm arbitration panel decision and force Armstrong to pay back $10 million because he lied under oath about doping. MORE
Jul. 18, 2014
Lawyer for Lance Armstrong says his client spoke for several hours with cycling investigators about doping in the sport's past. MORE
May. 20, 2014
Lance Armstrong is ordered by a Texas arbitration panel to give sworn videotaped testimony about using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times; he is being sued by a Texas company seeking the return of about $12 million in bonuses. MORE
Apr. 23, 2014
Juliet Macur Sports Of The Times column finds hypocrisy in fact that Lance Armstrong can never compete in an Olympic sport, while three of the people who helped facilitate doping in the peloton will be allowed to return to professional bicycling in eight years or less; holds that Johan Bruyneel, Pepe Marti and Pedro Celaya represent greater threat to sport's integrity than Armstrong did. MORE
Apr. 11, 2014
Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column holds that in a roundabout way, Lance Armstrong may have done something to help clean up the sport of cycling by naming names in a lawsuit about doping. MORE
Mar. 2, 2014
Excerpts from Juliet Macur's book, Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong, examines his historic rise and ignoble fall, illuminating the roles of those closest to him and those involved in his clandestine doping. MORE
Feb. 11, 2014
Robert Hutchins, of Sandy, Utah, is second person sentenced for sending a threatening email to Travis Tygart, chief executive of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, over its sanctions against Lance Armstrong. MORE
Dec. 31, 2013
One of most memorable moments in professional cycling for 2013 came when Lance Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey that he had been doping. MORE
Oct. 22, 2013
Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column notes that more than three dozen people are mentioned in United States Anti-Doping Agency report that exposed Lance Armstrong's lies; questions why many of the people identified as taking part in doping are still working in the sport, profiting from the doping and cheating. MORE
Sep. 13, 2013
Lance Armstrong returns his Olympic bronze medal from 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, latest fallout from his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs; other cycling news noted. MORE
Jul. 24, 2013
Alex Gibney's film "The Armstrong Lie" includes interviews with the cyclist as well as former teammates and doctors, among others. MORE
Jul. 24, 2013
Lance Armstrong urges federal judge to dismiss Justice Department's False Claims Act lawsuit against him, arguing that Postal Service got its money's worth out of its sponsorship deal and that statute of limitations has run out. MORE
May. 29, 2013
Nike announces that it will stop manufacturing Livestrong-brand shoes and apparel at end of 2013, in the wake of Lance Armstrong's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs, MORE
Apr. 5, 2013
Lance Armstrong, who is serving a lifetime ban from Olympic sports because of serious doping violations, is barred from events sanctioned by US Masters Swimming because the organization is overseen by swimming's international federation, which adheres to World Anti-Doping Agency rules; Armstrong received his lifetime ban and was stripped of his Tour de France titles under those rules. MORE
Mar. 2, 2013
Lance Armstrong faces two new suits in wake of his doping confession, including one filed by Acceptable Insurance Company that paid him $3 million in bonuses for his first three Tour de France victories. MORE
Feb. 23, 2013
Justice Department joins federal whistle-blower lawsuit claiming that Lance Armstrong, former team manager and company that owned his cycling team defrauded the government by engaging in covert doping scheme; team was sponsored by the United States Postal Service. MORE
Feb. 21, 2013
Lance Armstrong again refuses to meet with United States Anti-Doping Agency and give testimony under oath about the doping practices that fueled most of his career as a cyclist. MORE
Feb. 16, 2013
Many cancer survivors and fighters who got tattoos bearing name of Lance Armstrong's Livestrong organization do not regret their decision following his doping admission. MORE
Feb. 16, 2013
Cancer-fighting foundation Livestrong faces uncertain future after founder Lance Armstrong's doping admission; much of organization's revenue comes from products heavily associated with Armstrong's image, and it remains unclear whether customers will continue to purchase licensed Livestrong merchandise following his disgrace. MORE
Feb. 8, 2013
SCA Promotions, insurance company that paid Lance Armstrong millions of dollars in bonuses for winning the Tour de France, files lawsuit against Armstrong, claiming that Armstrong, his agent Bill Stapleton and Tailwind Sports, Armstrong's former management company, must repay at least $12 million because Armstrong is no longer official Tour winner; lawsuit also asserts that Armstrong had committed fraud against SCA when he said under oath that he had never used performance-enhancing drugs. MORE
Feb. 7, 2013
Lance Armstrong is in talks with the United States Anti-Doping Agency to possibly disclose who helped him dope and how he covered up his doping for nearly a decade; seeks to have his lifetime competition ban reduced to eight years. MORE
Jan. 26, 2013
World Anti-Doping Agency and UCI, cycling's world governing body, will offer professional cyclists a chance to confess past doping offenses without fear of retribution in attempt to uncover full scale of Lance Armstrong scandal and drug use in the sport. MORE
Jan. 20, 2013
Analysis; Lance Armstrong's next move is questionable that he has finally admitted to doping; antidoping officials hope Armstrong will provide details of how he evaded testing positive for more than a decade. MORE
Jan. 20, 2013
News analysis; end of Lance Armstrong's sad saga of doping and lying allows nation to turn its attention to what to do about rise of ever more potent bio-enhancers in sports. MORE
Jan. 19, 2013
News analysis; Oprah Winfrey failed to ask critical follow-up questions during confessional interview with Lance Armstrong, allowing him to evoke emotion while eliding the most vexing aspects of his deception. MORE
Jan. 19, 2013
Betsy Andreu, wife of professional cyclist Frankie Andreu, expresses deep dissatisfaction with Lance Amrstrong's doping confession during interview with Oprah Winfrey; Andreu argues that Armstrong said nothing about his extensive persecution of people like herself, who dared to speak out about his actions. MORE
Jan. 18, 2013
Analysis; Lance Armstrong admits to Oprah Winfrey that he used banned substances during his cycling career, but does not explain how he did it or who helped him. MORE
Jan. 18, 2013
Lance Armstrong, who already faces several civil lawsuits, including federal whistle-blower case filed in 2010 by his former teammate Floyd Landis, may face more legal trouble because of his doping confession. MORE
Jan. 18, 2013
Alessandra Stanley The TV Watch column says Lance Armstrong deprived viewers by expressing little emotion during his interview with Oprah Winfrey. MORE
Jan. 17, 2013
Gail Collins Op-Ed column cites possible lessons, if any, to be learned from doping scandal surrounding Lance Armstrong. MORE
Jan. 17, 2013
List of questions that would best allow Oprah Winfrey to penetrate deeply into story behind Lance Armstrong's doping during upcoming interview. MORE
Jan. 15, 2013
Lance Armstrong admits to using performance-enhancing drugs in soon-to-be aired interview with Oprah Winfrey, though it remains unclear how forthcoming he was about extent of his doping program; is said to be planning to testify against several powerful people in cycling world who knew about his doping and possibly facilitated it. MORE
Jan. 14, 2013
Fate of Lance Armstrong, who is expected to admit to using performance-enhancing drugs to Oprah Winfrey in taped interview, is again linked with that of his cancer foundation Livestrong; examination of Livestrong shows degree to which charity, Armstrong's business interests and those of his associates have been intertwined. MORE
Jan. 13, 2013
Lance Armstrong, after more than a decade of denials, is set to confess his drug use during interview with Oprah Winfrey. MORE
Jan. 6, 2013
Analysis; doping confession by Lance Armstrong could help the United States Anti-Doping Agency in other investigations and could possibly restore his eligibility. MORE
Jan. 5, 2013
Lance Armstrong is considering publicly admitting that he used banned performance-enhancing drugs and blood transfusions during his cycling career; Armstrong would be seeking to persuade antidoping officials to restore his eligibility so he can resume his athletic career. MORE
Dec. 24, 2012
Lance Armstrong is being sued for more than $1.5 million by British newspaper Sunday Times over the settlement of a libel action, which followed doping allegations against the cyclist that it published. MORE
Nov. 13, 2012
Lance Armstrong, in wake of being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, cuts all official ties with Livestrong, charity he founded 15 years ago while he was treated for testicular cancer. MORE
Nov. 11, 2012
Chuck Klosterman The Ethicist column answers question about Lance Armstrong and Livestrong charity, which he founded. MORE
Oct. 29, 2012
David Carr The Media Equation column observes small group of dedicated cycling enthusiasts, amid a conspiracy of silence about doping, took to blogs and Twitter to dispute Lance Armstrong's accomplishments. MORE
Oct. 27, 2012
Wealth Matters column; analysts say although cycling star Lance Armstrong may forfeit millions in prize money and sponsorships because of doping scandal, that is only a fraction of his fortune. MORE
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Cycling Leader Vows to Press the Fight Against Doping
Derek Bouchard-Hall, the new head of U.S.A. Cycling, appears to be the exact opposite of his predecessor, Steve Johnson, who finally retired from U.S.A. Cycling after nearly a decade as the leader of the sport in the United States.
October 5, 2015, Monday
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Armstrong Settles Dispute
With a payment and an apology, Lance Armstrong has settled a decade-long dispute with a promotions company that sought repayment of more than $10 million in bonuses it gave him during a career that was later exposed to have been fueled by...
September 28, 2015, Monday
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U.S. Explains Push for Lance Armstrong Data
The federal government said it wanted records from Armstrong's 1996 cancer treatments because they could prove just how far he was willing to go to conceal his drug use.
August 11, 2015, Tuesday
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Lance Armstrong Data Sought
The federal government wants to see Lance Armstrong's medical records from his treatments for cancer.
August 6, 2015, Thursday
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As a Broadcaster, Greg LeMond Returns to Tour de France's Embrace
After a long, deliberate absence from the Tour, LeMond, a three-time winner, has quickly become the face of cycling on Eurosport, which broadcasts the event live.
July 22, 2015, Wednesday
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Cycling May Turn Armstrong Into a Sympathetic Figure Yet
Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of seven Tour de France titles, remains a pariah in the sport even as the continued presence of some other dopers seems to be just fine.
July 18, 2015, Saturday
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Lance Armstrong Bikes Along the Fringe of the Tour, to the Chagrin of Many
Chris Froome maintained his lead on Thursday, but the nearby presence of Armstrong, a disgraced former champion, was called inappropriate by the head of cycling's governing body.
July 17, 2015, Friday
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A Ruling Against Lance Armstrong
A federal judge ruled that Armstrong's girlfriend can be questioned under oath about what she knows of his doping past.
July 3, 2015, Friday
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U.S. Cyclists Fight to Spread Their Message: We're Clean
Andrew Talansky and Tejay van Garderen have made riding clean their rallying cry in an attempt to change the image of their battered sport.
June 26, 2015, Friday
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Lance Armstrong Is Said to Meet With Usada Chief in Bid to Cut Ban
Armstrong told friends that his conversation with the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, a longtime nemesis, went well and that he was hopeful of further talks.
March 18, 2015, Wednesday
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CLEVELAND -- Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus have released a statement on YouTube, thanking everyone for their support and generosity.
The statement, released at 12 a.m. EDT on the newly-created Hennes Paynter Communications YouTube channel, featured all three women, as well as Gina's mother and father.
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"Amanda, Gina and Michelle wanted to say thank you to people from Cleveland and across the world, now that two months have passed," said Kathy Joseph, attorney for Michelle Knight. "People are recognizing them now as they go about in public, so they decided to put voices and faces to their heartfelt messages. It was their decision to relay their thanks in this way to all of the many people who have offered support to them, for which they are extremely grateful."
"But it is important for everyone, especially the media, to understand that the three women still have a strong desire for privacy," said James Wooley, attorney for Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. "They do not want to talk about their ordeal with the media or anyone else. This cannot be stated strongly enough. We thank everyone for the privacy and courtesy shown to Amanda, Gina and Michelle over the last few months and ask that this continue."
"I'm getting stronger each day and having my privacy has helped immensely," Berry said in the video.
Berry asked for her continued privacy going forward.
Nancy Ruiz and Felix DeJesus also extend their deepest gratitude in the video and offer some advice to the community.
"Parents... who have a loved one missing... count on your neighbors. Don't be afraid to ask for the help because help is available," said Ruiz.
Michelle Knight offers uplifting words of her resolve and tenacity.
"I may have been through hell and back, but I am strong enough to walk through hell with a smile on my face and with my head held high and my feet firmly on the ground," Knight said. "I will not let the situation define who I am. I will define the situation."
Knight said she will not let her experience consume her with hatred and has remained strong in her faith.
"We need to take a leap of faith and know that God is in control," Knight said. "The plan that He gave me was to help others that have been in the same situations I have been in."
All three women thanked the community for their ongoing prayers and support.
As of July 2, 2013, when the video was recorded,more than$1,050,000 has been donated to the fund with over 9,200 individual donors.
To donate to the Cleveland Courage Fund, follow this link: http://clevelandcourage.org/
The attorneys, public relations firm, social media strategist and videographer involved in the production of this video are all working pro bono on behalf of the three women.


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Though we don't consider ourselves cinephiles--we like campy flicks a little too much for that--we are definitely connoisseurs when it comes to appreciating fashionable rising stars. As such, you can imagine our delight in the recent surge of fresh-faced young actresses taking center stage in Hollywood, as they are both wildly talented and incredibly well dressed. First we were captivated by Jennifer Lawrence, and her chilling performance in Winter's Bone, then we fell for Elle Fanning, thanks to her breakout role in Somewhere, and now, we find ourselves captivated by the truly adorable Hailee Steinfeld. While this fourteen-year-old leading lady has already proven herself on the silver screen--she received a slew of prestigious nominations for her role as the strong-willed Mattie Ross in True Grit--she's also garnered plenty of rave reviews for her sophisticated and smart fashion choices! Consistently turned out in stellar red-carpet looks that are both memorable and fashion-forward, we knew Steinfeld would be the perfect subject for this month's Style Spotlight.
&isBigImagOne of things we appreciate most about Steinfeld's sensibilities is that even though she's a teenager, she doesn't dress in an adolescent way. By picking sophisticated and modest pieces with a touch or whimsy or humor, she manages to look chic, yet totally appropriate for her age too. For example, Steinfeld selected an embellished and embroidered Miu Miu dress and a black satin pair of Jimmy Choo Cosmic Platform Pumps ($695) for her appearance at the BAFTA Awards in London early last month (bottom row, far left). Though the calf-grazing peplum frock has a conservative hemline, the top half of her look is definitely intriguing and a bit daring, thanks to the jewel-embellished sheer bodice. Also worth noting: Steinfeld's bright purple Miu Miu clutch. That pop of color makes the entire ensemble a bit more youthful.
Just a few weeks ago at the Miu Miu F/W 11 show in Paris, we spotted Steinfeld in another thoughtfully constructed ensemble, this time a blush pink long sleeve dress, Black Multi-Strap Leather Pumps ($950, select Miu Miu boutiques), and a Leopard-Print Calf Hair Clutch ($1350)--all by Miu Miu (bottom row, middle). By incorporating the animal-print accent and black strappy heels into the mix, Steinfeld gave her demure dress an edgy twist--a smart styling choice indeed! But that's not the only streamlined frock in our subject's wardrobe. Late last year, Steinfeld showed up at ELLE's 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute wearing a charcoal gray Calvin Klein Collection shift dress from F/W 10 (top row, right). She complemented the frock's simple silhouette with natural makeup and a classic ponytail, resulting in a clean and crisp look.
Of course Steinfeld's sartorial endeavors don't only include modest, ladylike ensembles! Like most young women, this actress also has an appreciation for fun and flirty party dresses. Case in point: the 3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Flower-Embellished Dress ($875) she wore to the 19th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards late last year (bottom row, right). The delicate frock is perfect on her, and the minimal accessories--a pair of black pumps and small Lexi clutch--give the whole look a polished finish. We also noticed Steinfeld's fondness for girlish accents at last month's Fourth Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar party. The actress selected a swingy black and beige Vionnet Dress ($2001, 212.753.7300) from the S/S 11 collection (top row, far left), which featured a darling ruffled hemline, and accessorized with a white flower brooch and Aldo's Hoxworth Mary Jane Pumps ($60) for an oh-so sweet look we love.
Whimsical dresses aside, we also love that our style subject is willing to take risks with bold, straight-off-the-runway pieces. We were thrilled to see that Steinfeld wore Miu Miu's Swan Print Raso Silk Dress $2570, select Miu Miu boutiques) to the Berlin premiere of True Grit early last month (top row, middle). Though the swan print and intriguing blocks of color make for a daring and unexpected red-carpet choice, Steinfeld pulled the look off with ease. And while Steinfeld often goes for a neutral color palette, she's not one to shy away from ultra-bright, neon hues. Take, for example, the eye-popping, multi-colored frock she wore to the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (far right) early last month. Steinfeld wowed us in a striped dress from Prada's S/S 11 collection, and we appreciate that she kept the rest of her look very understated and accessorized with just one hot-pink ring. The vibrant frock made for the perfect standout ensemble.
If you are feeling inspired by Steinfeld's fashion choices, you're in luck because we've sourced some amazing pieces that will help you create your own version of her standout ensembles. We think many of the more conservative pieces Steinfeld wears are great options for the office, especially her Calvin Klein Collection shift dress. Since that exact piece is no longer available, we suggest taking a look at Calvin Klein's Pocket Shift Dress ($128) or Theory's Betty Dress ($285). If you're looking for an outfit that can take you from day to night without skipping a beat, try something similar to her embellished Miu Miu dress. ASOS' Jet Beaded Embellished Crop Top ($63) styled with Reiss' Cori Mid Calf Skirt ($155) will certainly fit the bill and give you a sophisticated and chic look. For those of you who prefer our spotlighted star's blush pink Miu Miu dress instead, take a peek at ASOS' Pleated Long Shift Dress ($72); it's an excellent alternative worth checking out. Just be sure to accessorize the neutral frock with Lauren Merkin's Caroline Crepe de Chine Flap Clutch ($124) in Leopard to liven up your ensemble.
If you're in the market for something similar to Steinfeld's party-perfect pieces, we have a few of those as well. We're quite fond of Delia's Chiffon Bubble Dress ($50), which is a spot-on alternative to our subject's 3.1 Phillip Lim frock. For a clean and polished ensemble, style said dress with a simple pair of black pumps, like Steve Madden's Trinitie Suede Platforms ($79). If that particular style doesn't work for your tastes, you can always try something a little less restricting, like Mod Cloth's Aim High Dress ($48). Just remember to follow Steinfeld's lead and add some girly accents; her exact Aldo Mary Jane heels and Anthroplogie's Corsage Bouquet Brooches ($74) will certainly do the trick!
The next and final step towards completing your Steinfeld-inspired wardrobe is to round up a few eye-catching pieces: we're talking about bold prints and intriguing color block frocks! Splendid's Rugby Stripe Maxi Dress ($108) and ASOS' Stripe Tank Maxi Dress ($72) are not only similar to her striking Prada pick, they're also slightly more casual, making them a great option for an afternoon BBQ or a day by the pool. Last, but certainly not least, we suggest you check out Warehouse's Color Block Long Sleeve Dress ($126). Though it doesn't have a swan print, its silky fabric and intriguing mix of color are reminiscent of the Miu Miu dress, so we're certain it's a prime pick for your next evening fete!--Jessica Baker
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U.S. Sen. Angus King says he's pleased with President Barack Obama's proposed gun control measures, but the head of the Maine Gun Owners Association says he has concerns.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ President Obama on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive proposal to address gun violence, including universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
King says many of the proposals are "reasonable, prudent and represent concrete steps in the right direction.''
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins says she's disappointed that they do not include a national commission on violence to look at the root causes of violence in this country.
Maine Gun Owners Association president Jeff Weinstein said a ban on assault weapons will likely lead to a ban on most semi-automatic rifles, including those used recreationally.
He added that he's not opposed to universal background checks on gun sales, but is concerned how those checks will be expanded.


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CINCINNATI (MarketWatch) — The major U.S. stock benchmarks have reversed sharply from the November low.
Against this backdrop, a bull/bear debate is technically in play, though the bear case continues to carry more weight.
Before detailing the U.S. markets' wider view, the S&P 500's hourly chart highlights the past two weeks.
As illustrated, the S&P has reversed sharply from the lows, edging atop the 200-day moving average.
The S&P's 200-day currently holds at 1,382.7, and this area marks a useful bull/bear gauge.
On further strength, significant resistance holds at the S&P's breakdown point, just above the 1,400 mark.
Meanwhile, the Dow industrials' near-term backdrop is similar.
Here again, the blue-chip benchmark has reversed from the lows, clearing first resistance.
Looking ahead, its first notable overhead holds at last week's high, just under the 12,900 mark.
And the Nasdaq Composite has also rallied from the lows.
Specifically, the index has gapped atop trendline resistance, and the top of the gap — Nasdaq 2,885 — now marks first support.
Widening the view to six months adds perspective.
Consider that the November closing low has thus far held at 2,836.94, matching support at the July low of 2,837.
Conversely, significant resistance falls out as follows:
- The Nasdaq's breakdown point of 2,961, better illustrated on the hourly chart.
- The 200-day moving average, currently 2,984.
Though a corrective bounce is underway, the Nasdaq's first rally to the 200-day would be expected to draw sellers. (As reference, see the late-October support at the 200-day.)
Moving to the Dow, it's also reversed from support at the July low.
Looking ahead, the 12,780 area remains a near-term inflection point.
Beyond this, the Dow's 200-day moving average, currently 12,992, marks significant overhead. The initial violation of this area was directionally sharp, confirming its downtrend.
And the S&P 500's backdrop highlights the real technical tension.
Specifically, the S&P has edged back atop its 200-day moving average — currently 1,382.7 — and its next significant overhead holds at its breakdown point of 1,403.
The bigger picture
As detailed above, the major U.S. stock benchmarks have rallied sharply from the November low.
And while the initial reversal has been respectable, the current backdrop still has issues.
Consider the bull/bear debate:
The bull case
Starting with the positives, Monday's spike was driven by solidly bullish market breadth. Specifically, up volume surpassed down volume by 13 to 1 on the NYSE, and by nearly 6 to 1 on the Nasdaq.
Moreover, the reversal was punctuated by last week's bullish hammer. (See Monday's review for detail.)
And perhaps most notably, the S&P 500 has edged back atop its 200-day moving average.
A close atop major resistance on the order of the 200-day is technically constructive.
The bear case
Moving to the bear case, several issues remain in play.
To start, Monday's rally was driven by lighter total volume than that underpinning the previous market downdrafts.
And separately, the S&P has edged about four points above its 200-day moving average. This hasn't been a decisive break higher.
Against this backdrop, market sentiment, as measured by the Volatility Index continues to signal complacency.


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Senator Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) gun control bill, which includes provisions to perform required universal background checks, has piqued the American Civil Liberties Union. The bill, which includes language from earlier bills introduced by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), has been the subject of criticism from pro-gun advocates, but is also drawing fire from civil liberties groups who recognize the potential for privacy and civil liberties violations.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller, the ACLU's Chris Calabrese stated that the call for universal background checks "raises two significant concerns."
"The first is that it treats the records for private purchases very differently than purchases made through licensed sellers. Under existing law, most information regarding an approved purchase is destroyed within 24 hours when a licensed seller does a [National Instant Criminal Background Check System] check now," Calabrese said, "and almost all of it is destroyed within 90 days."
"Contrast this with what the existing [Reid] legislation says, which is simply that a record has to be kept of a private transfer," Calabrese continues, "and it doesn't have any of the protections that we have in current law for existing licensees."
Such provisions could lead to the creation of a new government database, observes Calabrese, databases which may potentially exist in violation of existing Privacy Act provisions.
"And they come to use databases for all sorts of different purposes," Calabrese said. "For example, the National Counterterrorism Center recently gave itself the authority to collect all kinds of existing federal databases and performed terrorism related searches regarding those databases. They essentially exempted themselves from a lot of existing Privacy Act protections.... So you just worry that you're going to see searches of the databases and an expansion for purposes that were not intended when the information was collected."
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Game Three: The Final Minutes
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With about 5:30 left in the fourth quarter, the Clippers held a three point lead.
Here's how it got away:
- Corey Maggette, who opted out of Duke before they ran a passing drill, holds the ball on the left wing, defended by Marion. Rather than kick it back out to Livingston, who is wide open at the top of the circle with only Nash between him and the basket, Maggette forces an entry pass toward EB and the ball ends up in the hands of the Matrix.
Corey - never one to exercise damage control - then commits a frustration foul, though PHX is already in the bonus.
After the official timeout, Marion sinks the first, then misses the second. But because EB feels a pressing need to jump the gun to ensure a more complete box out on...Raja Bell...we'll do it again.
Three-to-make-two. Marion does.
Clips 79, PHX 78
- Unsettling development on the next possession if you're a Clipper fan. Shaun and Elton run a high S/R at the top of the circle. Thomas and Nash actually trap Shaun, leaving EB wide open at 15. Does Elton take the shot?
No. And if there is one harbinger of things to come, this is it. Not the turnovers, or the foul calls on the other end...it's EB passing up open face-up 15 footers.
Fortunately, on this possession it doesn't cost the Clips. Elton finds Corey in close, one-on-one against Marion. Maggette spins baseline and lays it in beautifully.
Clips 81, PHX 78
- The Clippers run a terrific defensive set on the next possession - a microcosm of the good defense they've played all night. The Suns start with Nash running the high screen drag for Thomas. For good measure, Marion runs a second screen for Nash at the elbow to give PHX a second option on the play.
When Thomas makes his cut, he's immediately picked up by both EB and Vlad. And once the Clips sense that they've got Thomas boxed in down low, they switch Vlad onto Nash. With no room to work amongst the trees and with Thomas unreachable, Nash quickly and instinctively goes to his third option on the play - Marion at the baseline having just rolled off the screen.
But, again, Vlad is on top of it, and his long 6'10-ness make the shot nearly impossible for Marion - so the Suns reset again.
Who do these guys think they are all of the sudden? The Memphis Grizzlies?
Barbosa now has it way up top. The Suns run another high S/R, again with Thomas. Again, the Clips double the ball, leaving Thomas with some room on the perimeter. Barbosa penetrates into the lane where he's met by three Clippers, then does a Nashish in-the-air pass out to his mentor open on the arc. Nash dribbles the ball back up top...and here's where PHX is so damned good -
While you can tell that it was clearly not Nash's preferred option on the play, he recognizes the mismatch with Thomas getting solid position on Mobley on the mid-post.
Great entry pass by Nash; some nice help for Mobley from Vlad on Thomas - but TT hits the freaky jumper anyway.
Clips 81, PHX 80
- The Clippers run the exact same set they ran the last time down, only this time when EB receives the pass, he dribble in for a slightly closer look, then hits.
Clips 83, PHX 80
- Weird loose-ball foul situation. Concurrent to the EB jumper, Vlad commits a loose ball foul and Raja Bell hit his two at the stripe.
Clips 83, PHX 82
- The next trip downcourt for the Clippers is the kind of unspeakable possession you just can't afford in the waning minutes of a 1 point game in a pivotal Game 3. Shaun and Elton run the high S/R again, but PHX decides to double EB and let Shaun have the 22-footer with :15 left on the clock if he wants it.
Instead of exercising a little patience, Shaun heaves that brick - a shot so ugly that it generates a long rebound that's tipped out by Vlad for the Clippers to reset.
Another Livingston-Brand high S/R, but Brand's on-ball screen is uncharacteristically lazy, almost as if EB isn't sold on the play.
So Shaun penetrates down the middle of the lane which drawn Marion away from Maggette on the arc. Recognizing this, Livingston kicks it out to Corey for a catch-and-shoot. It's a miss, but the shot is a good look and Corey has been extremely effective in that context.
And that's the thing with Corey - if nothing is materializing on the strong-side and you sense that your defender is going to get drawn into a double-team, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with camping out on the arc waiting to receive the catch-and-shoot.
It's all about context.
- Nothing you don't expect from PHX in the final moments - a drag S/R at the elbow for Marion. Superb rotation from Cat, so Marion kicks it out to Bell and now it's the Phoenix Suns carousel - around the perimeter until the they find an open Barbosa in the right corner. Brand was slow on the rotation, but Barbosa misses.
- Shaun starts on the left side and sees that Mobley is licking his chops to post up Barbosa. Livingston, being guarded by Nash runs behind the Mobley-Barbosa tug fest, and when Shaun turns the corner, Nash falls and Shaun drives in for an uncontested layup.
Clips 85, PHX 82
- Again, nothing fancy, merely the sort of scheme that PHX has been running to perfection all year - using their speedy penetraters to draw perimeter defenders into the paint, thereby leaving other guys on the arc wide open. That's what happens here when Barbosa drives and draws the double-team from Brand who, when he (sorta) collapses on Barbosa, gives Shaun Marion carte blanche over in the right corner.
Clips 85, PHX 85
- An old-fashioned give 'n' go. Livingston, being guarded by the smaller, less agile Nash, hands it off to Elton, who then delivers a boffo bounce pass to Livingston as he drives to the rim. Shaun gets fouled and hits 1 of 2:
Clips 86, PHX 85
- After the Livingston miss, there's a scramble for the loose ball and Livingston gets called for a foul.
Traditionally, I don't complain about officiating, but I've watched this sequence five times now and can not find the foul. Anywhere. Not on boat. Not with a goat.
And now I hate Steve Nash for his freedom. With the Suns in the penalty, he goes to the line and hits 2.
PHX 87, Clips 86
- Quite possibly the possession that doomed the Clippers. There's very little to paint here. It's a terrific play call - a waaay high S/R for Vlad along the arc. If it works, one of several things will happen (a) The Suns will double the ball, leaving Vlad open for a 3. (b) The Suns will switch, leaving Vlad with the privilege of shooting over Steve Nash. (c) The Suns will try to trap Vlad, which means Shaun can cut to the basket or spring to a favorite spot to receive the ball back from Vlad who, with his size, should have little trouble doing that.
What happened? Vlad was the wide receiver who started running before he had possession of the ball. Ugly, ugly turnover as the easy pass by Livingston clanks off Vlad's paws and onto the scorer's table.
- Another great defensive possession by the Clippers. They defend the high S/R with Thomas beautifully, but when Nash deliberates, then revs up his engine for the dribble-penetration, there's a small line to Thomas; Nash finds that lane, threads the needle with a bounce pass and Thomas shoots. Vlad gets a piece of Thomas's elbow and TT hit two foul shots.
PHX 89, Clips 86
- While Livingston holds it up top, the Clippers have Vlad run a screen for EB at the elbow. EB collects the ball, then goes to work against Thomas. But when Elton goes up for the shot, Diaw blocks it from behind.
PHX is so much more energized defensively that Clipperblog feels like he's living in a parallel basketball universe.
- For a team with a stellar reputation of being creative, these guys run the same play each time downcourt. High drag S/R for Thomas. Again, the Clippers do a nice job: They trap Nash off the screen, and rotate Mobley up from the left corner to deal with Thomas. Thomas thinks about the 3, but with Elton closing now, TT decides to take his guys off the dribble. EB stays with him and blocks the shot.
- After a timeout, Dunleavy reinserts Cassell into the lineup. A lot of Clipper fans are lamenting the decision to keep Cassell out as long as he did. I don't have that much of a problem with it. We've already established that, with Sam on the floor, the Clips can't really operate a sound defensive scheme when Barbosa and Nash are both in the game. Cassell's shot was clearly off last night and he wasn't doing anything offensively. And Livingston has been making life miserable for D'Antoni because Suns basketball works only if you can exploit those mismatches. So when the Clops have a 6'7" point guard on the floor who can guard pretty much anyone on the PHX roster, you neutralize that advantage. For the record, Sam played 33 minutes last night - behind only Brand and Mobley and one fewer than Kaman.
Cassell to Brand in the post, then back out to Cassell from beyond the arc. Airball.
- This possession bothered the hell out of me - not because Marion drove the rim, then converted the three-point play, but because Kaman was left out on the perimeter one-on-one against the Matrix in the first place.
When you look at it in freeze frame, it makes absolutely no sense - the defense is asking Kaman to fly from LAX to Seattle by changing planes in Atlanta. Here's what I mean: Kaman is the Tree Guy when Nash dribbles into the paint. Once Nash kicks it waaaay out to Marion on the perimeter, who's the most sensible person to rotate? How about Brand? Or how about Mobley who is comparatively close by? Marion takes Kaman off the dribble and gets to the hole at the speed of light. Kaman fouls out here.
Marion hits the free throw.
PHX 92, Clips 86
- The Clippers couldn't ask for a better 3.1 seconds in this situation. Cassell inbounds to Brand on the low block, with Thomas on him. Despite help from Diaw, the Suns can do nothing. Elton sinks the shot and one.
PHX 92, Clips 89
- PHX gets nothing off the Nash-Diaw S/R because Mobley fights through it like Oliver Miller at a buffet line. The only place Nash can go is cross-court to Thomas.
This is why it's so vital to push the ballhandler - particularly a Nash - into a corner (just ask the Lakers), because then the rotation doesn't have to work as hard. Because when Nash's court becomes much smaller, there's less space for your team to defend.
Thomas clanks the 16-footer. And Diaw gets called for a loose ball foul.
- Quinton Ross sinks both free throws.
PHX 92, Clips 91
- 28.4 seconds left now with Nash bringing it up. PHX goes first to the Nash-Diaw S/R, which leaves Maggette on Nash after the switch. At 8.9, Nash swing sit over to Bell on the left wing. Bell returns the ball to Nash, who then takes a slightly off-balanced, but effective, Maggette off the dribble. With time expiring on the shot clock, the MVP throws up a high-arcing rainbow and it goes.
PHX 94, Clips 91
- The Clippers have 3.6 to work with. Maggette will inbound. Four Clippers, four screens - none of which are actually put to use, but that's not unusual. Ultimately, Vlad steps back from Thomas and misses the three.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- An American Catholic author and commentator says the new Pope is a game changer.
Father Thomas Reese, a Jesuit and senior fellow from Georgetown University spoke at Canisius College Tuesday night. Father Reese is considered an expert on the U.S. Catholic Church and spent time in Rome during the conclave when Pope Francis was elected.
Our Maryalice Demler asked him what he thinks Pope Francis will bring to the modern church.
"He's bringing a whole new style to the church. He's changing the culture of the church. One of the big sins of the church is clericalism. And he's cutting through that. I mean he's modeling how a priest should be a priest. How we're supposed to bring people to Jesus. And this makes me very optimistic," said Father Reese.
In his lecture, Father Reese said he is very optimistic about the future of the Catholic Church, and feels that Francis is providing the right kind of focus and leadership.
He said other positive signs include more Catholics actively reading the Bible, doing charity work, and the laity is also getting more involved in the ministries and leadership of their parishes.


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Summer calls for lighter, fresher fragrances that incorporate fruity, often aquatic notes to compliment the sunny skies. For 2014, beauty blogger The Sunday Girl tells us the key trends nod towards "Farmer's Market ripe, juicy notes" coupled with fresh green accents.
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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
Imagine your drive going into the rough on some golf course and in your search for the ball you encounter the moose you've accidentally hit. You're facing about 1,000 pounds of black-furred anger that stands six feet or taller at the shoulder, antler-armed and dangerous.
This is what is known as a nuisance moose. Yes, they do show up on northern Utah golf courses and occasionally wandering on city streets. So what's to be done with a nuisance moose?
How about moving him or her to the Tavaputs Plateau? There's a plan in the works to do just that.
There are no moose depicted on the ancient rock of of Nine Mile and Range Creek canyons, but that doesn't mean they weren't around then, and it certainly doesn't mean they are not around there now.
Brad Crompton, a wildlife biologist with Division of Wildlife Resources, estimates that there are already about 30 of the big herbivores on the plateau above the canyons. Plans call for a target population of 100 over the next few years.
"The landowners up there are on board with the plan. In fact, they've asked for more moose," he said. This population project won't be just for the private property owners up there, though.
A lot of the land is in cooperative wildlife management units, a public-private agreement that allows 50 percent of the hunting permits issued to go to the general public.
Crompton explained that the DWR settled on the Nine Mile Unit for increasing moose numbers because the climate and habitat are right for moose. They like to browse serviceberry and mountain mahogany, and they are adapted to the arctic conditions up there. Long legs enable them to wade through deep snow.
The Tavaputs is well south of what Crompton calls the "magic line" for moose habitat in Utah - basically Highway 40 - but at 10,000 feet the plateau should be suitably cold with the right diet.
The evidence for that is the moose that have already been spotted during elk surveys up there. The fact that moose are not considered an exotic species in this locale makes it somewhat easier to move through the long process of permitting for the relocation. "We're only augmenting an existing population," he said.
There won't be a massive roundup of moose, either. They'll be captured one at a time.
And one is plenty, if you're the one doing the capturing. "We have to use a fast tranquilizer," Crompton explained. This one takes about two minutes to put the moose on the ground. A slower tranquilizer works fine for a bear in a tree, but a moose can be miles away in the ten or fifteen minutes between the darting and the nap.
But two minutes is still a very long time to be around an animal that weighs around a half ton and does not like you. Crompton said he has seen them crash into parked vehicles in a rage. "We've had to pay for some damages," he chuckled.
Once the moose is down, it's a matter of teamwork getting it into a horse trailer and driving up to Bruin Point. Once at the top, an injection of wake-up juice will neutralize the tranquilizer effect and the moose is let go.
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# DirectoryIndex: sets the file that Apache will serve if a directory
# is requested.
# The index.html.var file (a type-map) is used to deliver content-
# negotiated documents. The MultiViews Option can be used for the
# same purpose, but it is much slower.
DirectoryIndex index.html index.html.var
Hope this works.


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