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UFC lightweight Jacob Volkmann, following his UFC 125 win over Antonio McKee, declared that he wanted to fight President Barack Obama for his next fight.
His words got him a visit from the Secret Service on Tuesday.
Volkmann, who is based out of Minnesota, told MMAFighting.com after his win over McKee that he wanted to face Obama because he disagreed with many of his policies.
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After defeating McKee, Volkmann was asked who he would like to fight next. Volkmann first requested Clay Guida, then said "Actually, Obama. He's not too bright … Someone needs to knock some sense into that idiot. I just don't like what Barack is doing."
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hi dd
you are gonna have a lot of fun during your journey as an art quilter !
you already have a lot of inspiration - sometimes the hardest part is just deciding what to work on. sooooooooo many choices.
i love doing landscapes - they are a reminder of some of the wonderful places i have been able to visit. i do several different styles : i have a series i call spirit scapes - they are large, usually 70 to 80 inches; they are usually from a picture, or several pictures of the area. but they always include an animal spirit as part of the scene. they are curve pieced, with minimal embellishent.
another series i did, olympic impressions, were all from one trip down the washington coast. they are small, 30 to 40 inches, witha bit more texture and dimension than the spirit scapes.
i am working on one right now, small, just 20 to 30 inches per side, but it has more dimension to it, and will have more embellishment. it is not from a specific picture - rather the memory (impression) of the land. is is called meadows in the sky - it is a park in the canadian rockies - and it is beautiful. the sky is one of my hand painted fabrics. several of the fabrics used have been textured. i am using a fringe foot on the sewing machine to make long grass. i plan on making some dimensional, large scale indian paintbrush flowers in the foreground. we saw lots of them during our trip. so some good memories are getting turned into a personally meaningful little quilt.
there are lots of other styles of landscape quilts being done - and would be easy to start with one of them. or, design your own !!
you can even combine several pictures into one quilt. make several small blocks from pictures of a trip - and then collage them together to make a large wallhanging souvenir.
another suggestion - don't work on just one !! i always have at least a half dozen in progress. from large to small. i am always working on a pattern for the next one in the loop. i always have one being quilted or waiting to be quilted. i always have one being pieced or appliqued or in the quilt top process. there is usually something waiting for a sleeve, label or binding - my handwork, that is portable and i take with me when i know i have some waiting time. and i usually have several waiting for embellishing. so if i'm home, i try and work on the sewing machine, or a pattern. if i'm heading to a sewing group, i will take one of the quilts waiting for handwork or beading. the other benefit to working on more than one at a time - sometimes i get stuck.maybe i don't have the right fabric or thread (i have a small one right now waiting for the threadwork embellishment because i used up the color i need on a different quilt. and yenmet thread is a bit of a drive for me. ) and rather than use the wrong one, i will set it aside until i can get the correct one. but i sure don't want to not be sewing !!! so i have to have something else to work on until i can get the right supplies. it makes my time more productive. sometimes i need to set a project aside for awhile until i figure out the next step - either learn a new method or think through the design process.
but START !!!! we will love seeing what you do. it is always exciting to see original creations. it does not have to be big. and you can learn methods as you work on it. and remember, if you get stuck, this forum is a great place to ask for help with working out a design idea or figuring out a new method. ckquilter
I'm an infrequent visitor to this forum and wish I had time to stop in more often. I added some comments to another thread today (and hope they were helpful!). What I'd like to say to earthangel is this: PLAY!
I've been doing art quilts for a number of years and the most important thing I've learned is to take the time to play, experiment, practice, and play some more. Don't expect each project to be a masterpiece and don't feel as if everything you do has to have a purpose (i.e. a gift, a piece to enter into a contest or challenge, etc.) There's so much to learn, and if you're too focused on the outcome, you may miss out on the opportunity to experiment and try different methods, be open to various possibilities, and discover which techniques and methods you truly love to do.
It sounds like you got an idea of the wealth of possibilities in art quilting after reading ckquilter's reply. Her ideas and suggestions were just the tip of the iceberg!
And that's the other thing I wanted to comment on -- this forum seems to be very supportive and encouraging in nature. People are freely sharing their time and experience with each other. ckquilter sounds like a true teacher and really puts time and thought into her posts. She really should be teaching, if she's not already!
As for me, it's back to the sewing machine for the rest of the afternoon!
hi earthanjel and riverlovr
another excellent suggestion - and one we all need to remember. riverlovr is absolutely right - we need to remember it is about the journey - and not the destination (although eventually having some nicely completed projects feels really good too !!) ckquilter
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Asian markets traded flat on Tuesday, with gains in South Korea coinciding with weakness in Japanese and Chinese shares, as investors adopted a wait-and-see-attitude ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
The Asia Dow was little changed, rising 0.02% in late afternoon trading hours in east Asia.
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Analysts said China stocks succumbed to sharp selling after failing to hold an important technical level, an indication that underlying buying interest is relatively weak, though losses were pared back as the session progressed.
"Primarily it's a technical consolidation day; we don't see important buying or selling ahead of the Party Congress, which begins in two days," Reorient Financial director of research Steve Wang in Hong Kong said.
China's 18th Party Congress is due to get underway Thursday, marking a leadership transition wherein about two-thirds of the important posts within the government, military and Communist Party will be up for grabs.
Barclays Capital analyst Paul Robinson said it was expected that markets would trade subdued in the final hours ahead of the U.S. elections. He added that market observers would be keeping a keen watch on the outcome of the U.S. vote for what it could mean for the leadership at the U.S. central bank.
"We think that the result will have a significant effect on bond yields, largely because it could affect the likely successor to Fed Chairman [Ben] Bernanke. Given that all other assets remain priced off Treasurys to a large extent, this has huge implications for global financial-asset prospects," Robinson said.
Wanted: Chinese capital
More U.S. companies are trying to get Chinese investors to write checks for them, and cash-strapped states are getting in on the sales pitch.
Similarly, other analysts saw big implications for China as its leadership transition nears.
As in 1978 and 1992, the 2012 Party Congress could represent a turning point in China's political and economic history, said strategists at BNP Paribas.
"Numerous constraints also represent forces that will push the leadership to make more educated decisions on the allocation of resources, both economic and political. However, similar to such turning points in the past, this one may also come with much greater uncertainty because of the monumental challenges facing the nation," they said.
In mainland Chinese trading, property stocks took losses, as Gemdale Corp. CN:600383 and Poly Real Estate Group Co. CN:600048 both dropped 1.3%.


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5. Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence when he last met with RACO and PDFORRA; the requests, if any, he has had for a recent meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4488/00]
Mr. M. Smith: I last had formal meetings with RACO and PDFORRA on 19 August 1999 and 25 May 1999, respectively. Both associations have recently submitted requests for meetings with me. These meetings are arranged for next week. In addition, I attended the delegate conferences of both associations late last year.
The conciliation and arbitration scheme provides a mechanism within which issues which come within the associations' remit can and should be addressed. The scheme provides a range of fora to the associations from formal council and sub-committee meetings to less formal meetings and contacts. In addition, the civil and military staff of the conciliation and arbitration sections of the Department are available to the associations at all times and are, I understand, in almost daily contact with them.
While I am happy to meet PDFORRA and RACO in any situation where the representative associations are involved, I am anxious that the normal representative machinery would be used.
Mr. Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. May and August 1999 seem a long time ago. Have [1129] the representative associations requested a meeting with the Minister and, if so, when did they make this request? Without going into intimate details, what does the Minister talk to them about? He stated earlier that the issues in the White Paper did not come within their remit. Does he agree that the welfare of the Defence Forces personnel should come under their remit? Does he also agree that if there is a reduction of 10% in personnel it will impact on their welfare and that they should, therefore, have a say in the White Paper?
Mr. M. Smith: They have already had a say. They were one of the 45 groups or associations which made a major submission to the White Paper process. They subsequently sought additional time to give further consideration to their submission. They were afforded the opportunity to give an oral presentation to the civil and military personnel. Both associations published their submissions.
Although I did not establish the associations or have any input into the legislation which underpins what they do, we talk about everything. We usually break some of the rules. We will continue to work and go forward together. I hope the meetings next week will continue that good relationship. They have a day to day association on a range of issues in relation to arbitration and conciliation with officials in my Department, which I welcome. They only want to meet me when they experience difficulties. When they had difficulties last year I was able to sort them out for them and they appreciated that. I also attend their conferences and meet them at different places throughout the country.
Mr. Timmins: I am not sure whether it is PDFORRA or RACO the Minister has not met since May. Does he agree it might help if he had a more definitive schedule and agreed to meet them every quarter rather than leaving it to the representative associations to request a meeting with him?
Mr. M. Smith: Perhaps we could consider that, although the associations have not requested it. They are busy doing their work through the normal channels. They only want the Minister to intervene when they come up against a stumbling block which they are not able to overcome. I am always available to help.
An Ceann Comhairle: That concludes Priority Questions. We now move to ordinary questions to the Minister for Defence. I remind the House that the Minister's initial reply shall not exceed two minutes and Members' supplementary questions and the Minister's supplementary replies should not exceed one minute.
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50 Fabulous Blogs for Green Fashionistas
"Going green" can mean far more than just recycling and paying attention to the use of resources. Fashionistas with a concern for the environment need not worry about whether or not all their favorite finds come saddled with practices unfriendly to both the environment and manufacturers at the bottom of the entrepreneurial hierarchy. Ethical, sustainable design comes in a plethora of shapes and sizes – as varied as the eco-conscious themselves – suitable for every taste and budget. The following bloggers cover everything from the pinnacle of eco-friendly haute couture affordable only by celebrities who exploit the green movement to draw more attention to themselves all the way down to the needs of earnest college students who have to count every penny.
1. ecofashionworld : Both a blog and a website, ecofashionworld concerns itself with discussing the latest trends in ethical and green fashion alike.
2. Commerce with a Conscience : Learn how to look sharp without compromising either a commitment to eco-friendly, ethical fashion or keeping within a budget.
3. Ethical Style : Upcycled, socially-conscious and green fashion stand in the spotlight at the utterly fabulous Ethical Style.
4. The Discerning Brute : Gentlemen concerned with establishing a classy, ethical and – of course – eco-friendly existence would do well to check out this excellent lifestyle blog. It frequently features postings on smashing togs for the socially and environmentally-conscious male.
5. Ethical Fashion Forum : This nonprofit wants to promote an awareness of green initiatives and social responsibility in the interest of consumers, manufacturers and merchants alike.
6. Fashion + Beauty at Treehugger : Treehugger, one of the leading green lifestyle blogs on the internet today, keeps a special section devoted to beauty and fashion tips and trends for green adherents.
7. ecco*eco : Read ecco*eco for all the latest green news and trends straight from the runways and boutiques of top designers.
8. Ecotextile News : Designers and DIY types concerned with whipping up environmentally-friendly fashions will enjoy following the newest developments in creating sustainable materials.
9. Fade to Green :: by Titania Inglis : Peer into the creative process of one fashion designer, whose goals revolve around whipping up gorgeous garments that have little to no negative impact on the environment.
10. ecouterre : Targeting both men and women alike, ecouterre serves up luscious green fashion and DIY articles alongside some general lifestyle tips and tricks.
11. Eco-Chick : This women's lifestyle blog provides articles on staying fabulous within green philosophies, with excellent, eclectic fashion and beauty postings.
12. Seed & Sew : Seed & Sew focuses on writing about adorable clothing and accessories fashioned from organic and sustainable cloth.
13. The EcoDiva : Ethical, sustainable and DIY fashion and beauty advice abounds on this incredible online resource for the green glitterati.
14. Ecofabulous : The undeniably amazing Ecofabulous discusses green fashion for both the body and the home, peppered with great tips on environmentally-friendly parenting and lifestyle as well.
15. Green Grechen : Stop by Green Gretchen for amazing advice on looking lovely without negatively impacting the environment.
16. Green by Design : Environmentalism enthusiasts hoping to learn about adhering to a green lifestyle will definitely appreciate the discussions of clothing, accessories and other products that fall within their preferences.
17. Ecorazzi : Green Fashionistas in search of advice with a healthy dosage of celebrity gossip have plenty to browse at the Ecorazzi blog.
18. Fashion at EcoSalon : EcoSalon covers a broad spectrum of people and products attractive to the green movement, and their Fashion blog carries over the same sustainable sensibilities as the others.
19. Fashion Loves People : Although Janette Crawford mainly focuses on socially ethical fashion, she does frequently showcase environmentally-friendly clothing and accessories as well.
20. Fashion at The Alternative Consumer : Every day, The Alternative Consumer posts up the best deals going on trendy, environmentally-conscious fashions – among other products as well!
21. Haute Verte Couture : High fashion and sustainability converge in this well-written fashion blog, which tends to veer more towards focusing on celebrities instead of real people.
22. Magnifeco : Updated every day, Magnifeco stands on the precipice of sustainable fashion trends, tips and designers.
23. N.E.E.T. Magazine : N.E.E.T. Magazine showcases independent, sustainable fashions and home décor for the discerning environmentalist.
24. remade in melbourne : Hayley Lau expounds upon ethical, sustainable, upcycled crafts – an oft-overlooked component of green fashion – in addition to relevant articles and discussions of trends and products.
25. Feelgood Style : Feelgood Style provides visitors with an informative resource on how to dress well without having to hurt the planet or exploit laborers along the way.
26. Fashion at Haute Nature : Discover the latest and greatest green clothing and accessory trends on Haute Nature's dedicated fashion blog.
27. Sustainable Style Foundation : SSF runs an impressively comprehensive blog that shines a spotlight on the designers and boutiques who seek to make their mark on the environmentally-conscious fashion scene.
28. DC Goodwill Fashionista : Buying secondhand clothes is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to look good on a budget without worrying about harming the planet. There are plenty of treasures to be found on the shelves of Goodwill!
29. Nitty Gritty : Equita presents a great guide to sustainable, ethical clothing and accessories for those hoping to look good and stay kind to the planet and laborers alike.
30. Eco Friendly Fashion : In addition to the blog, be sure to browse the Eco Fashion Directory for tips on what labels are currently working within green guidelines.
31. ThreadBanger : Beyond the ThreadBanger blog lay a thriving community devoted to DIY, upcycled fashions that certainly appeal to ardent environmentalists.
32. The Cleanest Line : The eco-friendly fashionista who enjoys a rollicking stint in the outdoors will love learning about the goings-on of the sustainable, organic clothing company Patagonia.
33. Centre for Sustainable Fashion : London College of Fashion's Center for Sustainable Fashion keeps its readers on the cutting edge of green, ethical clothing, accessories and lifestyle trends.
34. Zuburbia : Buying vintage clothing ensures the consumption of fewer resources, less garbage and does not support the exploitation of workers. It is one of the simplest, most stylish ways to go green.
35. Fashion at Gorgeously Green : The Fashion blog at Gorgeously Green may not update as frequently as the others on this list, but the entire site warrants consideration by the environmentally-conscious.
36.Organic Beauty View : Read up on the latest organic beauty products, with a few articles sprinkled in regarding sustainable clothing and accessories as well.
37. Rain's DIY Fashion Blog : About.com host Lorain Blanken blogs about some great DIY projects for creative consumers hoping to stay green within a tight budget.
38.Posh Swaps Blog : Organizing or participating in a clothing swap makes for yet another way that the fashion-conscious can keep within both budgets and green initiatives.
39. Ecofashion at elephant journal : Read the latest news and views on the sustainable fashion scene at elephant journal, which also features great blogs and articles on other facets of the environmental movement.
40. Kaight NYC : This blog and accompanying boutique (don't worry – they have an online shop as well!) highlights up-and-coming fashion designers and trends who heavily emphasize sustainability and environmental friendliness.
41. My Beauty Bunny : Fashion aficionados looking for a few good beauty products to complement their green togs would do well to read these reviews of organic, cruelty-free, sustainable and occasionally vegan wares.
42. Refashionoso : Not all of the DIY tips on Refashionoso involve creating clothing, accessories and home décor items, but every posting is definitely worth reading.
43. Fashion and Beauty at Sustain Lane : This blog – part of a larger conglomerate of green resources – may not update as frequently as others listed here, but the eclectic contributors still provide some interesting perspectives on eco-friendly fashion all the same.
44. The Green Beauty Guide : Stay up-to-date with the newest products and strategies for ethical, environmentally-friendly cosmetics and skin care.
45. Jute and Jackfruit : Follow along with the latest news, events and trends within the ecofashion community – and be sure to check out special deals offered through the Juke and Jackfruit store, which features some excellent organic cotton goods!
46. Glamology : Natural beauty expert Charmaine Leah weighs in on how to stay lovely and healthy inside and out without compromising green principles.
47. Fig + Sage : Learn how to stay both fabulous and eco-friendly with Fig + Sage's discussions of the newest fashions for home and body alike.
48. DIY Style : Pick up some excellent DIY tips, tricks and patterns at this comprehensive website, which sports a blog, vodcast, community and more! They unfortunately do not update the blog very much, but the rest of the site deserves a visit.
49. Recycled Fashion : This amazing blog celebrates the hidden treasures to be discovered at secondhand shops – and all with the intention of promoting green, ethical fashion choices!
50. The Etsy Trashion Street Team : Some Etsy merchants gather together to share their favorite finds on the site, all of them fashion accessories for body and home alike that have been fashioned from recycled or upcycled materials.
Anyone can participate in ecofashion, no matter their budget. With the knowledge gleaned from these bloggers, ardent fashionistas can don their cute new outfits with the secure knowledge that their doing so has no negative impact on Planet Earth or its inhabitants.


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Despite the panic that currently grips Red Sox fans, odds remain in BostonŌĆÖs favor when it comes to securing a wild-card playoff berth. Two-game lead with six to play? Just win three of six and youŌĆÖre in. The Angels and Rays arenŌĆÖt going to run the table. WhatŌĆÖs the big deal?
The Red Sox are going to beat the Yankees tonight because Jon Lester is BostonŌĆÖs best pitcher and the Yankees donŌĆÖt need to win the game. ThereŌĆÖs no question that the Red Sox will open the playoffs next Friday in Detroit against 24-game winner Justin Verlander. ItŌĆÖs likely the Red Sox will get killed off against the Tigers, who may be the best team in the American League.
The bigger question, locally, is what happened to a Boston club that just two months ago ranked with Philadelphia as the two best teams in major league baseball?
Imagine we were on the set of the TV show Body of Proof, which uses Providence as its home base of operation. Dr. Megan Hunt would slice open the Red Sox carcass after the team is eliminated from the playoffs and find many potential causes of death.
First thing out would be the lower vertebrae in Clay BuchholzŌĆÖs spine.
ŌĆ£Mr. Buchholz was diagnosed with several stress fractures in his lower back in mid-June,ŌĆØ the coroner dictated into her audio recorder. ŌĆ£Tsk. Tsk. There is an anonymous note in the victimŌĆÖs front pants pocket that suggests team management decided to keep this injury a secret until the trade deadline on July 31 so that opposing teams wouldnŌĆÖt hold the Red Sox up in a trade.
ŌĆ£Was this the right thing to do? Or is Red Sox management guilty of homicide?ŌĆØ Dr. Hunt asked, looking around the autopsy room.
ŌĆ£DonŌĆÖt look at me!ŌĆØ exclaimed chief medical examiner Curtis Brumfield. ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm blaming the players. Some of them got hurt. Others didnŌĆÖt do their jobs.ŌĆØ
Dr. Hunt is baffled.
ŌĆ£I donŌĆÖt follow baseball,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£What other players are you talking about?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Well, the heart of the team, Kevin Youkilis, developed bursitis in his hip and then a sports hernia, rendering him useless in September,ŌĆØ Brumfield pointed out. ŌĆ£But the bottom line is, the Red Sox pitching staff fell apart. The general manager paid a former Angel named John Lackey 82 million dollars over 5 years to be the No. 3 starter and he has been the worst pitcher in recent franchise history.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£This Lackey person was a former Angel?ŌĆØ Hunt asked. ŌĆ£Was he brought back to life after dying? That interests me. Tell me more.ŌĆØ
Brumfield rolled his eyes.
ŌĆ£When Lackey pitched for the Angels -- who are an American League baseball team -- he once suggested that somebody should ŌĆśblow up Fenway Park.ŌĆÖ He hated the place because fly balls become doubles off the short left field wall known as The Green Monster.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£If he hated Fenway Park, why would he come to work there?ŌĆØ Hunt asked.
ŌĆ£Because they gave him $82 million for five years ŌĆ" are you even listening to me, Doctor Hunt?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Okay, I get it. Mr. Buchholz hurt his back. Mr. Youkilis acquired two injuries which hampered his range of motion. Mr. Lackey was unhappy in his new work place. Perhaps he should have remained an Angel?ŌĆØ
Brumfield watched as Dr. Hunt began to examine the lower half of the Red Sox cadaver.
ŌĆ£These legs seem atrophied,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£This body does not appear to be in good shape. Do the Red Sox not run much? Do they walk a lot?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Yes, they walk a lot, but they donŌĆÖt run when they get on base. They paid a very fast runner named Carl Crawford $142M over seven years to add some speed to the lineup but he hasnŌĆÖt produced. He has 18 stolen bases for the season and a .295 on-base percentage.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Well,ŌĆØ Hunt replied, coldly, ŌĆ£you canŌĆÖt run if youŌĆÖre not on base, right?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Very good, Dr. Hunt. Now youŌĆÖre catching on.ŌĆØ
Hunt reached into the back pants pocket of the Red Sox uniform and pulled out a huge wallet.
ŌĆ£This team has a lot of money,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£Was that the motive for murder? Were they robbed?ŌĆØ
Brumfield sighed.
ŌĆ£Some people say they were complacent because they had so much money,ŌĆØ he admitted. ŌĆ£The Red Sox had a 10-game lead in the wild-card race in August and never felt threatened. The talk show hosts didnŌĆÖt even talk about them on the radio. They were so fixated on the Patriots that the Red Sox spent the whole month of August getting fat.ŌĆØ
Hunt tugged at the carcassŌĆÖs midsection.
ŌĆ£Yes, definitely some fat here,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£Is this where the pitching staff lives?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Well, that could be Matt Albers,ŌĆØ Brumfield said. ŌĆ£He pitched well for half the season and then ran out of steam. Baseball players are allowed to carry some extra weight. BostonŌĆÖs best hitters are Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz, who are both a little chubby.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Then they must have cardiovascular disease,ŌĆØ Hunt said. ŌĆ£Let me cut the chest open. This could have been just a simple heart attack.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Some of the media critics have said the Red Sox may have lacked heart,ŌĆØ Brumfield told the doctor. ŌĆ£Not all of them. Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia have all kinds of heart but they canŌĆÖt force people like J.D. Drew to care about winning and losing, not when they are making so much money.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£That name ŌĆśJ.D. DrewŌĆÖ sounds familiar,ŌĆØ Hunt said.
ŌĆ£Oh, he spends a lot of time in this hospital, getting MRIs,ŌĆØ Brumfield said. ŌĆ£He has a permanent seat in the Disabled ListŌĆÖs waiting room. I think heŌĆÖs here for 60 days right now. His picture is on the wall in our MRI chamber. They call it the J.D. Drew Room.ŌĆØ
Dr. Hunt stroked her chin.
ŌĆ£Yes, IŌĆÖve seen that picture. Handsome fellow. Is he married? Oh, forget I said that. LetŌĆÖs decide on a cause of death before tonightŌĆÖs show ends. We need to wrap this up. How about if I said the 2011 Red Sox were murdered by team management, injuries, a general lack of conditioning, bad luck, and an overinflated ego from all the good publicity they received before the season began?ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£That sounds good,ŌĆØ Brumfield agreed. ŌĆ£But you forgot to mention the real murderer.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Who would that be?ŌĆØ Hunt asked.
ŌĆ£The New York Yankees,ŌĆØ Brumfield said. ŌĆ£Put them in there. They got beat up by the Red Sox 11 times in their first 15 meetings this season but they killed the Red Sox with their consistency.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Should we send the police out to bring them in?ŌĆØ Hunt said.
ŌĆ£No, the Tigers will kill them off in mid-October. I think CSI New York is doing that homicide.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Okay, then,ŌĆØ Hunt said. ŌĆ£Case closed. Red Sox are dead and the Yankees will soon be dead. Good night, everyone.ŌĆØ


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Try this Simple Baked Eggplant recipe, or contribute your own. "Mcdougall" and "Mar95" are two tags used to describe Simple Baked Eggplant.
Bake eggplant on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. When I turned the slices over and topped them with basil and sliced tomato like the recipe said, I brushed them with a mixture of low-sodium tamari and balsamic vinegar. I added some pieces of red pepper at this time, too, and brushed them with the mixture. Eight minutes or so more in the oven, and it was YUMMY! Source: from an early McDougall cookbook, with a variation Posted by firstname.lastname@example.com (Elinor Lindheimer) to the Fatfree Digest [Volume 16 Issue 20] Mar. 24, 1995. Individual recipes copyrighted by originator. FATFREE Recipe collections copyrighted by Michelle Dick 1995. Formatted by Sue Smith, firstname.lastname@example.com using MMCONV. Archived through kindness of Karen Mintzias, firstname.lastname@example.com. 1.80? File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip
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Try some of these traditional South African dishes, such as bobotie or biltong. Delicious!
This is a South African braai (barbecue) kebab - a sosatie - that could also be made with venison or beef. Leave the meat and vegetables to marinate overnight for best flavour.
Originating from South Africa this is a traditional milk tart recipe that is relatively easy to make and tastes great if you are looking for something new to try.
This is a traditional South African one pot dish. Don't be put off by the list of spices, because by flavouring each section of the dish as you go, the end result is a rich flavoured centrepiece.
This is a South African dish called Bobotie. It is easy to make and a delicious combination of flavours and textures. It's also a great sandwich filler.
These are South African biscuits of Dutch origin known as soetkoekies. They are flavoured with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, port and almonds. Perfect for Christmas.
This is a family recipe for spicy or hot apricot chutney. Very easy to make. Goes well with meat and curries. It will remind South Africans of the famous Mrs Ball's chutney.
This is a recipe for Bobotie which is a South African dish that is most similar to meatloaf but also has extra ingredients like sultanas, almonds and chutney.
A lip smacking variation on the traditional South African legendary milk tart. Ouma Hester has shared this recipe countless times. The Dutch origins of the Melktert recipe can be traced back to the sixteenth century. The recipe is a real winner. It is enjoyed with coffee or tea, or as a desert, and very easy to prepare.
This rice recipe is easy and plain but goes well with Bobotie and any meat dish - especially ones with gravy.
A much requested family favourite at Christmas time. This dried, cured meat is something special to the family as it is a tradition from where my mother was born -- South Africa. use whatever marinade you want - just prepare enough to cover your meat. You will also need string and a warm place to hang your meat.


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Recipe: Red Quinoa & Asparagus Salad with Toasted Cumin VinaigrettePin It
The new year always makes people take a closer look at their health in general, whether it's regarding weight loss, quitting smoking, or just exercising more for better health. I fall into the latter category, especially because my health & overall klutziness have been so bad that I've fallen out of my former groove. You regular readers know that except for the occasional evil dessert, I eat rather decently both nutrition and portion-wise. After all, what I post here is what I'm currently eating at home. But I have to admit that the constant stress of unemployment and being threatened with eviction caused me to feel depressed and entirely too terrified to worry about exercise. I seem to be the poster child for how the stress hormone, cortisol, can affect a person: get me in a negative stress situation like near-homelessness and I grow a gut; remove me from that situation and I drop inches & pounds just by blinking.
The proof? I honestly haven't done anything different recently, aside from having a real, full-time job, and already I've dropped six pounds in two weeks! Though we all know I can eat well, I just haven't been motivated to move well until now, so this is pretty awesome. But it doesn't mean that I'm going to lapse into some crazy brie en croute eating frenzy. I may enjoy my guilty pleasures, but overall I prefer eating healthfully in spite of my financial woes. And because I know many of you have come to view my site as a guide for how to do just that (thank you!!!), I refuse to start off the year with something baked, sweet, or otherwise "evil".
Enter today's recipe. There are times when even I surprise myself with what I can do with very little, and this recipe is a good example of that. I can't seem to stop proclaiming how good it is to… no one in particular (StuKitty & Hana just don't care what goes on in here unless kitty treats are involved… ingrates). As I mentioned in my final recipe of 2010, Santa was kind and gave me some gift cards to Grocery Outlet, so I was able to buy a few new things that would augment my paltry kitchen contents, namely veggies. Though I prefer them fresh from the farmer's market, the frozen variety (and certain canned) do get me through the winter months.
With a decent amount of red quinoa to play with and my newly reorganized spice rack reminding me of all that cumin seed I had on hand, I decided to make a smoky, zesty vinaigrette to complement the flavors & textures of the veggies and quinoa. The result? Absolute quinoa salad perfection! Tender asparagus, sweet corn & peppers, crispy scallions & shallots mixed together with the mother grain and tossed with that smoky vinaigrette is just what the doctor ordered for a fabulous start to healthful new year eating. And after dusting off my beloved pilates videos, I'm confident I'll be seeing my pseudo-six pack in no time at all – for a lot less than many folks are paying for at gyms or weight loss centers right now! Woo hoo!
Red Quinoa & Asparagus Salad with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette (makes 3-4 servings; total cost per serving: $2)
6-8 medium asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces
3/4 c red pepper strips
3/4 c sweet kernel corn
1/2 c finely chopped shallots
1/2 c chopped scallions (whites & green tops)
Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette
1 T whole cumin seed
1/2 T ground cumin
1/4 c key lime or lemon juice
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil
1 t honey
Salt & pepper to taste
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the toasted cumin seeds & ground cumin. Toast for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine the oil, key lime juice, vinegar, honey, toasted cumin, and salt & pepper, and whisk together vigorously until mixed well. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the quinoa, asparagus, corn, peppers, shallots and scallions and toss together. Add the dressing and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to incorporate, and enjoy!


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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.
YIELD: Makes about 2 cups
- two 1/2-pound whole smoked rainbow trout, boned and head, tail, and skin discarded
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- white pepper to taste
- crackers or toast points as an accompaniment
Flake the trout into the container of a food processor, being very careful to remove any small bones, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it is smooth. Add the lemon juice, the pepper and salt to taste and blend the mixture until it is combined will. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or terrine, smooth the top, and chill the rillettes, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve the rillettes with the crackers.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories307
- Carbohydrates0 g (0%)
- Fat19 g (29%)
- Protein32 g (64%)
- Saturated Fat8 g (40%)
- Sodium85 mg (4%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber0 g (0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - No fireworks, no high-fives, barely even a smile.
Sorry, but Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie knows one win - even if it was knocking then-No. 13 Vanderbilt from the unbeaten ranks as the Wildcats did in a double-overtime thriller on Saturday - won't erase the memories of his team's sluggish start.
Still there are signs, namely plucky defense, clutch shooting and gritty play down the stretch, that the first-year coach may finally be getting through to his players.
The Wildcats beat a ranked team for the first time in 12 tries despite blowing a 16-point second-half lead and losing do-everything guard Derrick Jasper to a sprained left knee.
It was the kind of game Kentucky may have lost two weeks ago. Yet rather than panic after the Commodores roared back, Kentucky simply went to work defensively, holding Vanderbilt without a field goal in the second overtime.
Asked Monday if there was a point during the game when he realized the Wildcats were starting to adapt to his blue-collar philosophy, and Gillispie just shrugged his shoulders and credited his players for surviving 50 hellish minutes.
"You don't compete for one play, it doesn't work like that,'' Gillispie said. "You don't compete and have one play stand out. It's play after play after play after play. If you're going to compete you've got to become grinders and I think that's what we're becoming.''
It's the kind of effort that may have finally produced a detente between Gillispie and senior guards Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley.
The coach has been critical of the two main holdovers from former coach Tubby Smith, chastising them on everything from shot selection to lethargic defensive play.
Yet Gillispie defended both on Monday. He blamed Bradley's teammates for doing little to help him out offensively during Vanderbilt's comeback, forcing Bradley to go one-on-one and take difficult shots.
Even more surprising was Gillispie's defense of Crawford, who has spent the majority of the season in Gillispie's doghouse for poor practice habits that ultimately led to his benching. Crawford started against the Commodores, and responded by playing all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points despite being hobbled by plantar fasciitis.
"He's not injured, but he's hurt,'' Gillispie said. "But to fight through it ... and do as good a job as he did says a lot about his will and his maturity as a senior leader.''
Crawford, in turn, credited Gillispie with keeping the team focused even as the anxiety level of one of the nation's most ardent fan bases rose to unprecedented levels.
"He wants what is best for all of us, and he wants to us improve,'' Crawford said. "He is still very tough in practice, (but) we are all growing together.''
If the Wildcats want to produce any real momentum, they'll need to grow up quickly.
As giddy - or maybe was it relieved - as the players were following the win, Kentucky (7-7, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) enters Tuesday's game at Mississippi State (11-5, 2-0) as a .500 team. They're used to much better at the nation's winningest program.
However, following a nightmare nonconference season that included losses to Gardner-Webb, San Diego and archrival Louisville, there's room for optimism perhaps for the first time this year.
"Their mind-set is they're going to be tough and they're going to be tough throughout the remainder of our season,'' Gillispie said. "They're getting tougher as we speak.''
The Wildcats don't really have a choice.
Jasper's knee is day to day. He sat out practice along with Jodie Meeks (strained hip flexor) on Monday, though they will travel with the team to Mississippi State.
It's another hurdle in a season full of them, though Gillispie thinks he no longer has to worry about his team's effort level regardless of who is on the floor.
"If we can ever get everyone out there and they all have the same kind of mind-set then we're going to be a really good defensive team and I think we'll be a pretty good offensive team as well,'' Gillispie said. "But no matter if they're able to be out there or not, they've figured out that we have to be tougher.''


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How to Write a Press Release for Your Small Business:
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- Start with your objective. Why do you want to tell your story? Getting a "positive story" isn't specific enough.
- Identify your audience.
The first two steps are easy most of the time. Now it gets harder.
Prepare your message. When writing a press release, you'll need a primary message, the one thing you want to be sure reporters and your audience hear, understand and remember.You can include up to two other messages, but one message is usually better than two and two are usually better than three. If you have more than three messages for a single press release, you aren't focused enough. You should be able to state your message(s) in 10 to 15 seconds. If you can't, it isn't clear enough for reporters to understand it and get it right when they put it into their stories. And your audience won't remember it. Sometimes stating your message in 15 seconds or less will be easy, but often it won't be. Take the time to get this step right. It's important. Develop messages that address your audience's wants / needs. And target reporters who write for your audience.
Information gathering
-- Gather the information for your story before you start writing.
Write your release
-- Be brief, clear and above all interesting. You're competing for the attention of people with a lot to do other than read your release. Focus on your message. People often leave their message out of their news releases. Avoid jargon, buzzwords and phrases only you understand.
What to include:
Headline. Goes at the top of the release, tells readers what it's about and why they'll care. Serves the same purpose as the headline of a newspaper or magazine article – attract interest. It may be all that editors or other readers see when reviewing a newsfeed. Give them a reason in your headline to open yours.Often the last thing I write.
Lead paragraph. Like your headline, it should grab the attention of the reader. If you haven't interested a reporter or editor by the time s/he reads your lead, your release is probably headed for the trash. The purpose of this paragraph is to interest reporters, editors and others enough to keep reading.
Nut paragraph. Use a nut paragraph to frame your story. This is where you tell us the essence of your story. It's often the second paragraph of your release, but not always. It can be your lead. It can even be more than one paragraph. If you were writing a movie, this is where the plot thickens and the audience learns the basics of your story.
Quote(s). Reporters love good quotes. I like to include one or two quotes in news releases.Make them quotable, if you want them to be used. Some organizations only quote executives.I like to quote whoever I want reporters to talk to if they call. That may be a subject-matter expert instead of an executive. With a few exceptions, reporters want to talk to someone who can help them with their story – not someone with a suit and a title. Make your quotes sound like quotes; i.e., like someone spoke them.Use contractions, slang and other conversational language.
Background information. Once you've grabbed our attention, framed your story and added a quote or two, fill in the detail of your story. I like to limit news releases to two pages whenever possible. It's not a rule, just a preference. If you need more space than that, consider putting some information into a fact sheet or separate sidebar releases that cover specific aspects of your story.
Boilerplate. A closing paragraph describing the organization issuing the release. Tell us who you are and what you do. Skip the sales pitch. Reporters and others who see your release won't like the sales pitch.
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Anya Hindmarch's 'Huxley' clutch gets a fresh makeover for spring in super soft dark-mint leather. This simple design features the label's signature stingray zip pull. Labeled internal pockets and a detachable shoulder strap make it a versatile 24-hour style.
Dark-mint leather (Calf) Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Zip-fastening front compartment, stingray zip pullInternal zip-fastening and pouch pockets Fully lined in designer-stamped sateen Fold-over top Comes with dust bag Stingray: Thailand
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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Located in the center of Cave City, this family-friendly hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dinosaur World, Guntown Mountain, and Cave City Convention Center. Crystal Onyx Cave and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a meeting room. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk.
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All 60 rooms provide free WiFi, coffee makers, and cable TV. Other amenities available to guests include free long-distance calls, free local calls, and hair dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Quality Inn features an outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 60
- Number of floors - 2
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Free self parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
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- Family Hotel
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
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Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
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Adam Levine Talks Behati Prinsloo Marriage and Family: "I Want to Have More Kids Than Would Be Socially Responsible"
You hear that, Behati? Adam Levine called into Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show on Friday, Aug. 29, where he talked in detail about newlywed life and wanting to have many (many!) kids with his wife Behati Prinsloo.
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"I think it does change, but in a great way," Levine, 35, said of being a husband. "You feel like a man or something, it's weird." Despite making it official last month in Cabo San Lucas, the Maroon 5 frontman said he and the supermodel still share the same dynamic.
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"The relationship doesn't change, but you feel slightly more masculine," he noted. "I feel like from a man's perspective … at the end of the day, if you're with the right person, the guy is supposed to feel like, I think, a little bit more of a man."
While he's basking in the fresh title of husband, Levine told Seacrest that taking on the moniker of "dad" is on the horizon — though not anytime soon. "We're definitely going to do it," the "Animals" singer said of expanding his brood.
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"I want to have 100 kids. I want to have more kids than would be socially responsible," he joked. "I don't know when we're going to do it. We can't do it right now. I think it's absolutely in the works for some future date."
What does Prinsloo think of all this? Prior to tying the knot, the Namibian beauty revealed to Net-A-Porter's The Edit that she has "definite" plans to have children with Levine.


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A Collective Awakening for the Future of Our Planet: Thich Nhat Hanh's Message to the 2009 Parliament of World Religions
This via our dear friend Alisa Roadcup at the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions:
Thay Thich Nhat Hanh offers a special Dharma Talk to the 2009 Parliament of World Religions being held in Melbourne Australia. This very special and powerful talk, transmitted by video to hundereds of people in Australia, opens the doors of practice available through the Five Mindfulness Trainings. The Five Mindfulness Trainings offer a concrete path of practice that can lead to a collective awakening, that can transforming our hatred, fear and greed, in turn bringing healing to ourselves and our planet, solving the problems of climate change, terrorism, and poverty at their root.
Watch the video here. (An audio version is also available here.)
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Who: Jay-Z & Kanye West
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The Good: From the gold-plated jewel casing to the earnest lyricism of first single "Otis," Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch the Throne commanded attention spans with the poise of true professional recording artists. By exposing their worst on "New Day" and the pro-Black hymn, "Murder to Excellence," the pair showcased deft while the electrifying "Niggas in Paris" held down the more easygoing listeners.
The Bad: When you pit arguably the best rapper and best Hip-Hop artists of all time in the same arena, the mere thought of an endless stream of classic records is enough to make your head explode — word to Clayton Bigsby — and Watch the Throne simply isn't that. The royal rap tandem seemed more concerned with getting their leak-proof album to the masses to launch their lucrative tour instead of reigniting classroom debates on who had the most notable quotables. Obvious commercial reaches in "Lift Off," and "Who Gon Stop Me" never made it to radio runways, leaving a bit to be desired.
The Lovely: Minor musical flubs aside, Jay & Ye had most of the collective rap world holding their breath for its release without nary a promotional gimmick or premeditated outburst. Breaking the first week iTunes sales record (before being bested by payola shortly thereafter), provoking a renewed interest in collaborative albums and handpicking the hottest beat of the year in "Niggas in Paris" is hardly something to be taken lightly. It's an undefined form of monarchy. Talk about title accuracy. — TC


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The Rugby Football League has rejected the appeal against a four match ban by Catalans Dragons prop Julian Bousquet.
Bousquet sought a reduction in the punishment for a Grade D shoulder charge offence involving Salford half-back Theo Fages earlier this month.
Catalans full-back Brent Webb and Warrington second-row Ben Westwood were found guilty of a Grade B one-on-one fighting offence in last Friday's game.
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That was the case again in St. John's Big East opener at the Carrier Dome against Syracuse. The Orange have one of the best offenses in the Big East, but managed just more than a point per possession. Meanwhile, the Red Storm -- not exactly known for their size and girth -- outrebounded Syracuse and hustled all over the floor. But the Johnnies just couldn't make enough shots to win, which ended in a 76-70 decision for the Orange.
Larry Wright and Anthony Mason hit a shot here and there, but the team shot just 5-of-23 from deep against Syracuse's 2-3 zone, this despite the Orange starting two smaller players at the top of the zone. Eugene Lawrence (0-for-5 from deep) has turned ice cold since leaving Hawaii and Paris Horne (1-for-3, three turnovers) didn't add much off the bench. Watching the game, you saw the intensity in the faces of players on both teams, especially St. John's as they narrowed the deficit in the second half. But every time a big shot would have pulled SJU even or made it a one-possession game, the shot would just miss. Eugene Lawrence open from the wing -- off the front rim. Anthony Mason open in the corner -- clank. Malik Boothe wide open -- clank. Larry Wright with the chance to make it close -- in and out. It wasn't like St. John's was putting up a ton of contested threes -- these were shots that are makeable, but, as SJU proved, eminently missable as well.
This has been the story since Roberts arrived. In his first three years, St. John's finished 11th of 12, 15th of 16 and 14th of 16 in offensive efficiency among Big East teams. This year, the Johnnies sit 15th in the conference. This team just doesn't have many talented offensive players. That's why, despite the defense being eighth, St. John's is still a bottom quartile team, because it remains the club who couldn't shoot straight.
From Syracuse's perspective, the win does little to assuage the doubt among Orange backers that this team is in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for a second straight March. SU allowed 14 offensive rebounds of St. John's misses, which kept SJU hanging around. Donte' Greene got into foul trouble with no one to spell him. In fact, despite Syracuse committing six fewer fouls than St. John's, the Orange had three players with four fouls thanks to the shallow bench. The starters beyond Greene played huge minutes because there's little left on the bench whom Jim Boeheim trusts. The good news is that Syracuse again shot well (51.8 eFG) against a St. John's team whose best trait is field-goal defense. This team sure has a lot of answers, especially on offense, but plenty of questions remain, too.
(Mike Waters of the Syracuse Post-Standard will be on BigEastCast tonight to discuss the Orange. The podcast should be ready for listening either late Thursday night or early Friday.)
South Florida 68, Rutgers 45: For about 28 minutes, it looked like the Bulls were going to allow Fred Hill's Scarlet Knights to hang around and maybe even pull off a demoralizing win. But, with the score 38-36 and USF struggling to score, Dominique Jones began to take over. Chris Howard was sidelined with his fourth foul and Jones took over point guard duties. He created for himself and teammates, as Orane Chin (nine points on 4-of-6 shooting), Jesus Verdejo (nine points, three assists) and big man Kentrell Gransberry (20 points, 17 rebounds) were the beneficiaries of his creativity. Jones only tallied one official assist, but his ability to draw defenders and got a solid Rutgers defense out of sorts led to an extended run. Jones also created for himself, chipping in with a game-high 24 on 9-of-12 shooting. The Bulls outscored Rutgers 30-9 over the remainder of the game to turn a taut contest into a laugher.
For Rutgers, along with the defensive breakdowns, the offense went through its normal droughts in the second half -- not that the 26 points in the first half had the smell of a scoring juggernaut. JR Inman (4-for-13) couldn't hit a thing, and Rutgers collectively missed seven of its eight free-throws. Teams like Rutgers and St. John's -- the two worst offensive teams in the Big East -- can only depend on their defense to keep their opponents scoring at frosty rates for so long. Eventually a team's going to go on a run, and when USF went on its run, Rutgers had no response. The loss of Corey Chandler, a truly talented offensive player, will make it very hard for the Knights to win a Big East game until he returns.
Pittsburgh 96, Lafayette 75: The big story from this game, other than the fact that Pittsburgh trailed for most of the first half, is that Keith Benjamin emerged as the first potential answer to the questions left by Mike Cook and Levance Fields' injuries. He scored 20 points (7-of-9 shooting) and had five assists in 32 minutes. The senior finally stepped up, and when his team needed him most. Another good sign was Ronald Ramon's three made threes after the sharpshooter had struggled of late with the bum shoulder. Tyrell Biggs' large night (19 points, four rebounds, two blocks) should be primarily due to the Leopards' small stature, but perhaps he's yet another answer on this deep team. We'll find out when the Panthers travel to Philly to play Villanova on Sunday.
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West Virginia at Notre Dame (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2): In what is, to me, the most intriguing matchup of the night, two teams who have impressed, but who boast few quality wins, meet at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Ind. This is an important game for each to get off to a positive start in conference, and both teams should feel confident about their chances. West Virginia was pushed around a bit by the brawny and athletic Oklahoma Sooners in the Mountaineers' double-overtime loss on Saturday, but Notre Dame doesn't have the type of athletes that OU does. On the other hand, the Irish are a far more skilled offensive team than Oklahoma with perhaps the best-balanced starting five in the league. Ryan Ayers and Kyle McAlarney can rain from deep, Tory Jackson is the creator, and Rob Kurz and Luke Harangody work in tandem to devastate inside. If West Virginia cannot control Kurz and Harangody on the boards, it could be a tough Big East opener for Bob Huggins. Let's also keep in mind that Notre Dame hasn't lost at Joyce since Feb. 25, 2006. I'll take the Irish.
Connecticut at Seton Hall (7:00 p.m. ET, SNY): It's time to see if Connecticut is any good. A good UConn team goes into the Prudential Center and finds a way to win with breathing room against a small, poor-shooting Seton Hall team. Jeff Adrien, Hasheem Thabeet and Stanley Robinson should have their way inside against Bobby Gonzalez's club. Seton Hall's best bet is for Eugene Harvey and Brian Laing to keep driving to the rim and try to get the big men in foul trouble. It also wouldn't hurt if Jamar Nutter or Jeremy Hazell or anyone else could hit a few shots from outside. Seton Hall will need to force a lot of turnovers to stay in this game. Connecticut, as a team, isn't prone to giveaways, but Jerome Dyson can be reckless. Connecticut's the pick.
Villanova at DePaul (9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2): Everything seems to set up for a nice road win in the opener for the Wildcats. DePaul hasn't beaten a good team all season, and the Blue Demons play just about the worst defense in the conference (15th in efficiency). But DePaul has weapons, and the Wildcats' defense has been suspect this season. Draelon Burns, Mac Koshwal, Dar Tucker and Karron Clarke have enough explosiveness among them to give Villanova trouble. Dante Cunningham is a superb defender, but he could have trouble with Koshwal's superior athleticism. If DePaul makes a lot of shots and Villanova misses a few more than normal, then this'll be an upset. Still, I like Villanova, but close.
Providence at Marquette (9:00 p.m. ET, SNY): The Friars enter the Bradley Center to face the Golden Eagles' stock of guards without a point guard of their own. Sharaud Curry remains out with his broken foot, and backup Dwain Williams is sidelined with a variety of maladies. That puts a lot of pressure on Weyinmi Efejuku and forward Geoff McDermott to handle the pressure that Jerel McNeal, Dominic James, et al., provide. On the other hand, a large Providence lineup -- one that features McDermott, Jamine Petersen and Randall Hanke -- might give Marquette's defense fits if the Friars can get into their sets. For Providence to pull off the upset, it will need to 1) hold on to the ball, 2) control the defensive glass -- where Marquette often kills opponents -- and 3) hope that Marquette has an off shooting night. To shut down the MU shooter, Providence must close out on wing Dan Fitzgerald and backup guards David Cubillan and Maurice Acker -- the first two are back from injury and pose Marquette's primary outside shooting threats. Those three have combined for one more 3-pointer made than the rest of the team, despite 21 fewer attempts. Marquette by nine sounds about right.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post175440558574063107..comments2015-10-12T20:19:42.188-07:00Comments on Grateful Dead Guide: China>Rider - The Early YearsLight Into Asheshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-7662628510058786402014-09-01T21:35:24.187-07:002014-09-01T21:35:24.187-07:00China Cat never did become a longer improv piece -...China Cat never did become a longer improv piece - even to the extent that, say, Scarlet Begonias stretched out before being paired with Fire on the Mountain. Probably the loosest post-China Cat jams are in '69, when it was still fresh. For a couple months after Rider was introduced, they'd still do a nice free jam for a few minutes before entering Rider. But for the next couple years, Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-79264355479948883302014-09-01T13:33:23.015-07:002014-09-01T13:33:23.015-07:00An excellent breakdown and presentation of a wealt...An excellent breakdown and presentation of a wealth of information.

In a bit of conjecture on my part I always felt that China Cat Sunflower was short changed by it's anchoring to I Know You Rider instead of it being developed into a longer improv piece in the way they evolved Playin' in the Band.As for Phil's vocal part on I Know You Rider I can't see how the band let firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-90206242992472621192014-04-10T11:24:57.210-07:002014-04-10T11:24:57.210-07:00Great chronicling of this important story of how s...Great chronicling of this important story of how songs are developed. Rider is a birth the entire GD sound. Heavy rock/blues sound infused in country bluegrass tune. The '66 version changed how people perceived the possibilities of were music could go. The energy and solo from '66 are impressive works of art. Then fusing of this tune China Cat was completion of the method. I heard 71 Myles McCarronhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-87952758554927583902014-04-06T15:29:30.424-07:002014-04-06T15:29:30.424-07:00Well, Phil sang on Rider through 1974, then stoppe...Well, Phil sang on Rider through 1974, then stopped after the hiatus. I think the only Riders in which Donna sang were the one in '77 and a few in Feb '79. I don't think it ever sounded right without Phil.

I don't cover the later years here, but there's not a whole lot of backstory. Phil wrote that "singing high harmonies was starting to irritate my throat.&Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-21450980411620786632014-04-06T08:01:59.094-07:002014-04-06T08:01:59.094-07:00Thanks for writing this --China/Rider was always o...Thanks for writing this --China/Rider was always one of their best, so much so that it's almost easy to take for granted. It was always so dependably good.

It seems to me that one change in the arrangement that you don't mention is the effect of Phil's vocals being phased out, after being such a prominent feature --on Rider in particular. (It feels, anecdotally, like he JJ email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-78304864653072093342013-06-12T13:22:52.533-07:002013-06-12T13:22:52.533-07:00Thanks for catching that! I made the correction. I...Thanks for catching that! I made the correction. It's an amazing moment when they go into China Cat...Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-65016874788558261862013-06-12T09:02:13.517-07:002013-06-12T09:02:13.517-07:00Jan 2, 1972 appears to be Good Lovin' > Chi...Jan 2, 1972 appears to be Good Lovin' > China Cat > Good Lovin', with no Rider. Can you address this?

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-50422906729704805042012-01-05T17:38:49.696-08:002012-01-05T17:38:49.696-08:00I think Pigpen's organ playing was very minima...I think Pigpen's organ playing was very minimal in the first year or so after TC left. Though I haven't tried to trace what he played in each song, I think he often preferred to sit out rather than learn (or re-learn) the parts, other than in a few select songs. More song-by-song research is required here, though!Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-66277899045455861442012-01-05T08:20:58.903-08:002012-01-05T08:20:58.903-08:00When China Cat Sunflower was played in 68-69, it c...When China Cat Sunflower was played in 68-69, it contained that distinctive Hammond organ riff. You can hear this very well on the studio version of the song. However, after T.C. left the band in 2/70, Pigpen never bothered to perform this riff. You can see in the "Night at the Family Dog" video, he is by his Hammond Organ, but only hitting a firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-23135268376912057082011-03-25T21:07:56.129-07:002011-03-25T21:07:56.129-07:00From a Bob Weir interview: "China Cat Sunflo...From a Bob Weir interview:
"China Cat Sunflower is just about the only song where Jerry ever taught me a riff and told me that's what he wanted to hear. That little arpeggiated lick was his. I do something similar on Scarlet Begonias, which I came up with."Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-50201375553262634272010-11-14T21:29:25.074-08:002010-11-14T21:29:25.074-08:00Aside from the early Riders of 1966 and the acoust...Aside from the early Riders of 1966 and the acoustic Riders of 1970, it almost never happened.
The only time in the early years was 3/31/73, the Other One>jam>Rider.

There were a couple more times in the '80s:
11/10/85 Half-Step>Rider>Playing
8/5/89 Playing>Rider>Terrapin

Also this unusual medley:
7/29/88 China Cat>Crazy Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-21782449775307663762010-11-14T19:41:28.632-08:002010-11-14T19:41:28.632-08:00Last night I heard Bob Weir and Phil Lesh play Rid...Last night I heard Bob Weir and Phil Lesh play Rider without China Cat. That seemed pretty unusual and made me wonder how many other times that has happened. Personally, it's also more than a bit symbolic for reasons I won't bore you detailing. Any insight is most appreciated.Rob Sullivanhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-551395219445276002010-07-04T03:51:37.766-07:002010-07-04T03:51:37.766-07:00For some reason, maybe I'm the only one who he...For some reason, maybe I'm the only one who hears this, but nobody seems to mention that Weir's solo in most versions, typically 72-ish, have a real "Suite:Judy Blue Eyes" feel to them. Am I crazy, or do others hear this, too? To me I hear a clear influence. I would dig up a version or two at say at what point it comes, but I don't have much time to do that right now or email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-73701893216793594062010-06-29T19:11:27.655-07:002010-06-29T19:11:27.655-07:0010-4-70....hey, you said that in the Taping Compen...10-4-70....hey, you said that in the Taping Compendium!

I bet it could be the most engaging version from '70/71.
My own standard is based on the '74 versions, though...less peppy, but more playing. For me, a China>Rider without a long Jerry-led transition jam is like a Rider without the headlight verse.....missing something important!Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-43407193023006256642010-06-28T16:15:04.516-07:002010-06-28T16:15:04.516-07:00> I won't even be mentioning the > best...> I won't even be mentioning the
> best versions.

10-04-70 - that version is the standard by which all others are judged.

I-) email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-55700249532430807422009-11-19T21:41:36.696-08:002009-11-19T21:41:36.696-08:00One place to check for equipment changes is Blair ...One place to check for equipment changes is Blair Jackson's book Grateful Dead Gear.

That said, I'm not sure whether any equipment changes affected the songs at that time.... I assumed the stylistic change from '72 to '73 was just natural development, the Dead keeping things interesting for themselves.Light Into Asheshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-42669556567632825112009-11-19T13:32:59.646-08:002009-11-19T13:32:59.646-08:00Great work here, and i'll second what Peter sa...Great work here, and i'll second what Peter says above.

Also, your point is well-taken about the 73 China/Rider taking on a bit of a different character from the previous year.

i wonder if you know any more details about equipment, etc. changes that may have happened during the fall of 72? Many of the shorter songs that carried most of 72 (JStraw, Deal, BT Wind for email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-508596483308849125.post-82485031492168149752009-08-26T07:42:12.924-07:002009-08-26T07:42:12.924-07:00Thank you for this labor of love.Thank you for this labor of love.Peterhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com