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From THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF BOXING LISTS by Bert Sugar and Teddy Atlas, Running Press, 2011
Saddest Finales
Unfortunately, boxers rarely know when to quit, staying on long after the footlights have dimmed and the curtains of their primes have come down. And as once-greats who are now once-wases, they become cannon fodder for young turks who have entered, stage left, to take their turn in the spotlight. For evidence of this unfortunate tendency, look to the fact that only six of the first 27 heavyweight champions exited their careers, stage right, with a "W." Here are ten of the saddest final fights of some of the all-time greats.
10. Jersey Joe Walcott (1930-53). After losing his title to Rocky Marciano in 1952 in what had been one of the most exciting heavyweight title fights of all time, Jersey Joe met Marciano in a return bout on May 15, 1953 in an attempt to regain his crown. But the highly anticipated rematch turned out to be, in the words of the poet laureate of sportswriters, Red Smith, "one of the most sordid of all time." After Marciano threw the fight's first notable punch—a right "to the expression," according to Smith—Walcott took a seat on the floor and sat there while referee Frank Sikora tolled ten to end the fight. And Walcott's career.
9. Jimmy Wilde (1910-23). Acknowledged by all as the greatest flyweight of all-time, "The Mighty Atom" Jimmy Wilde ended his career at New York's Polo Grounds on June 18, 1923 by losing his title to the hard-punching Pancho Villa. The Filipino battered and bloodied Wilde for seven rounds until the referee had seen enough—even if Wilde hadn't—and stepped in mercifully to stop the slaughter.
8. Tony Canzoneri (1925-39). A popular champion in three weight classes (featherweight, lightweight, and junior welterweight), Canzoneri ended his career on November 1, 1939 by serving as a punching bag for hard-hitting left-hook artist Al "Bummy" Davis, with the 19-year-old Davis handing the once-great Canzoneri his only KO loss in 176 career fights.
7. Mike Tyson (1985-2005). Once, by his own declaration, "The Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson was by 2004 anything but. After taking a beating from the unheralded Danny Williams in four rounds in July of 2004, Tyson came back in June 2005 to fight an even lesser opponent, Kevin McBride, who dominated a sluggish Tyson, making the former champion quit before the seventh round.
6. Willie Pep (1940-66). One of the greatest fighters of the 20th century, the man known as "The Will o' the Wisp" was still knocking out opponents into his 44th year. Pep thought his last fight—in Richmond, Virginia on March 16, 1966 against someone named Calvin Woodland—was supposed to be just an exhibition. Instead, it was ruled an official bout and a unanimous decision win for Woodland.
5. Jim Jeffries (1896-1910). After having retired as undefeated heavyweight champion in 1905, Jeffries was called back into the ring five years later by public outcry and the white establishment, which viewed African-American Jack Johnson's 1908 defeat of Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title an insult and worse—novelist Jack London exhorting him to "remove that golden smile from Johnson's face… Jeff, the White Man must be saved!" Famous author Jack London wrote, "Jeffries must emerge from his alfalfa farm and remove that smile from Johnson's face. Jeff it's up to you!" Succumbing to the pleas, Jeffries entered the ring on July 4, 1910 to take back their title from Johnson. But in front of a hopeful crowd of 15,760 packed into the Reno outdoor arena, Johnson played with the supposedly invincible Jeffries for 14 rounds, then, in the 15th, as the crowd shouted, "Stop it! Don't let him get knocked out!" Johnson knocked down the exhausted and beaten-down Jeffries twice to end the crusade and Jeffries' career.
4. Benny Leonard (1911-24; 1931-32). The all-time great lightweight champion retired in 1925 after ruling the lightweight roost for almost eight years, but was forced to make a comeback after being wiped out by the stock market crash of 1929. After 19 comeback fights without a defeat against, at best, mediocre competition, Leonard was matched with the hard-hitting Jimmy McLarnin on October 7, 1932. The result was sadly predictable as McLarnin raked the balding, slow-moving Leonard, alternately hitting the once-great Leonard and pleading with the referee to stop the slaughter. Finally, with McLarnin pulling his punches to save Leonard from any more punishment, the referee took pity on Leonard in the sixth round and put an end to his ill-fated comeback.
3. Sugar Ray Leonard (1977-97). The most unretiring boxer in history, Leonard came out of a two-year retirement to face Terry Norris in 1991 and lost, going back into retirement for another six years, until he decided he "missed the roar of the crowd." So much so that Leonard again came out of retirement again on March 1, 1997 to fight Hector Camacho. Unfortunately, there was to be no roaring from the crowd as the once ever-so-graceful Leonard was reduced to hobbling around the ring when his 40-year-old legs failed in their obligation to uphold him. The fight was called to a halt in the fifth round, marking the only time in his 40-fight career that Sugar Ray Leonard was stopped.
2. Muhammad Ali (1960-81). Coming back from a two-year retirement in 1980, Ali took what he called, "a one-sided ass whuppin'" from his former sparring partner and then-heavyweight champion, Larry Holmes. But Ali came back again the following year on December 11, 1981 in the Bahamas against Trevor Berbick. With a cowbell serving as the ring bell, Ali lost a 10-round decision, his storied career ending not with a bang, but with a cowbell's tinkle.
1. Joe Louis (1934-51). As glorious as his 13-year reign as heavyweight champion had been, his after-the-ring life and return to boxing bordered on the tragic. Retiring as undefeated champion in 1949 after 25 successful title defenses, Louis soon found himself hounded by the IRS for unpaid taxes and was forced to return to the ring the following year to face his successor, Ezzard Charles. Rusty and looking every bit his 36 years of age, Louis lost a unanimous decision. He continued his comeback in 1951, winning eight fights, three by knockout. But in his next fight, he entered the ring at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 1951 to face the young, up-and-coming Rocky Marciano. A shell of his former self, that old fire that had flamed at his every command in his younger days now but a flicker, Louis was knocked out in the eighth round by a devastating right hand that sent the former champ through the ropes, his head cradled by those in the press area in one of the saddest sights and nights the Garden had ever witnessed.
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Ali should be number one in any list because he was the greatest. Nothing was sadder than Ali's demise fighting prime and hungry champion Larry Holmes. Also, Tyson's saddest and best moment was going up against Lennox Lewis. Tyson was a shell and Lewis has always been overrated. I have sympathy for Joe Louis because I know he was old and burnt out from hard living, drug use and was just fighting for the money when he went up against prime Marciano.
Muhammed Ali was NOT the greatest. He was an all time great far up on the list, but the editor has it right. As far as heavyweights alone go, Joe Louis is the greatest hands down. (::Note to editor. Joe Louis's championship reign fell just short of 12 years. It wasn't 13 years.: About 12 years and 25 title defenses do NOT lie! Don't give me the "bum of the month club" crap! Those weren't official title defenses. Joe Louis, like Ali, cleaned out the heavyweight division, but unlike Ali, Joe was INTERUPPTED in his reign. During Joe's reign, through all 25 defenses, (which by the way, is the greatest and longest reign in ANY weight class in HISTORY!) Joe got through more than 10 or so title defenses without suffering a loss (unlike Ali ala unable to get the title from Frazier in the first fight, suffering the Norton loss coming back and losing to nobody Spinks.) and Joe was NOT stripped of his title for 3 and a half years having to earn it back due to political and military conditons, like Ali. In fact, the 4 years Louis was in the Army, they still let him keep the title while Louis put on exhibitons for the other soldiers. Sorry Ali fans, but Joe Louis's career overall is just a little better and I personally feel that both in their prime, the size difference wasn't large enough for Louis not to kick Ali's butt. It's the truth. Louis stayed around 200 to 205 pounds and Ali stayed around 217 pounds. This and Ali's style wouldn't have been enough to save him from the Brown Bomber. Truth hurts. No, I didn't need to look ANY of this stuff up. I just naturally know it from being a student of the game all my life. Boxing for life! Oh, I also despise the goverment for what they took from BOTH of these men. It makes me sick how the IRS finacially raped Louis and what was allowed on Ali as well.
My mistake on the typo of the word INTERUPPTED. I meant to say UNinteruppted if I'm spelling it right even then. Also possible I spelt the word exhibition wrong, but so be it. Why is there a smily face icon on what I type up in these articles? I did NOT put that there.
To me, Ali was "The Greatest" because not only did he have the skills and physical tools, he captured the public's imagination. Part of being great is not just "cleaning out" the division, but proving critics wrong and providing memorable bouts. Also, it was the "interruption" in Ali's career proved Ali's greatness. Clearly not the same fighter athletically speaking, Ali part 2 was as much guts and glory as Frazier or Rocky Balboa. He stood toe to toe with the likes of Frazier, Norton and Shavers.
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Omar: "Not Rated" (1 hour, 38 Minutes)
Starring: Adam Bakri, Leem Lubany, Iyad Hoorani , Samer Bisharat, Waleed Zuaiter
Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad
In Arabic and Hebrew, with English subtitles
OK — truth in reviewing — we will freely admit that we had a very difficult time in watching this film because we have long been a vocal supporter of Israel and Israeli issues, and watching this film (A Palestinian film that has been nominated for a Best foreign Language Oscar that portrays the Israeli occupation of the West Bank with Israel as the "bad guys") is sort of like watching a WWII film that Pitches the Germans as the good guys and the Allied forces (especially the U.S.) as the villains.
That said; this is a very tense, gripping thriller about betrayal, suspected and real, in the Occupied Territories. Omar (Adam Bakri) is a Palestinian baker who routinely climbs over the separation wall to ostensibly meet up with his friends, Tarek (Hourani) and Amjad (Bisharat), but he really is looking for an excuse to meet with Tarek's sister, Nadja (Lubany), whom he looks upon as his girlfriend. Omar and his friends fancy themselves as resistance fighters, and one night they head out and kill an Israeli soldier. Unfortunately, the next day he gets pinched, and winds up in prison, where he inadvertently admits to knowing something about the killing, which the guards leverage into getting him to collaborate with them against his friends.
Thus begins a dangerous game for Omar as he attempts to either play his Israeli handler, Rami (Zuaiter) or betray his cause (Omar walks a fine edge here, and the viewer is never quite sure which way he will turn). Still, according to Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad (the film is not so much a war story, but a love story; which is not to discount that the film is in fact a tense, gripping thriller about betrayal, trust, and life for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
The choices that Omar and his friends make, the reasons they make them, and how they live out their lives is horrifying, stressful, and so totally wrong on so many levels that it honestly hurts to watch this film, even though it really needs to be watched.
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NBA Finals prediction: Lakers in 6
Because Orlando's 3-point shooters will have at least two games that will make the Magic unbeatable.
Because the Lakers made it this far last year and history proves you sometimes have to knock on the door before you knock it down.
Because it not only allows Kobe to tie Shaq with four rings, but, unlike Shaq, allows Bryant to win one alone as a leading man.
Because the Lakers also can generate a post game, while the Cavaliers proved all or nothing from the perimeter.
Because Dwight Howard will be matched often enough against Pau Gasol that foul trouble again will be an issue.
Because even if Kobe is forced to settle for jumpers like LeBron, he is a far better shooter.
Because the Lakers' depth is not a myth as the Cavaliers' was.
Because the Magic's season already is an unqualified success, while there would be nothing but emptiness for the Lakers without a championship.
Because while the Cavaliers were unprepared to deal with adversity after rolling into the conference finals, the Lakers worked the kinks out in challenges against the Rockets and Nuggets.
Because Stan Van Gundy is not coaching against Mike Brown this time.
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|These programs assist with educational costs for minority students interested in teaching in a Connecticut public school. Both programs provide up to $5,000 a year for two years of full-time study to minority undergraduates enrolled in a Connecticut Teacher preparation programs. Also both programs provide eligible students with $2,500 in yearly stipends for up to four years of teaching in a Connecticut elementary or secondary school
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A man was shot to death after he and two other men allegedly broke into a Forest Acres home Monday night.
autopsy on Tuesday morning showed that Mr. DeShawn T. Patterson, 23, of Columbia, died of gunshot wounds to the upper body and head, according to Richland County Coroner Mr. Gary Watts.
The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 3500 block of Linbrook Drive, officials said.
Investigators said Mr. Patterson and two companions knocked on the door of the single-family home.
When one of the six occupants answered the door, the three broke in, brandishing pistols, firing several rounds into the air and demanding money, Forest Acres Police Chief Gene Sealy said a news conference, according to The State newspaper.
"As two of the suspects moved to the rear of the home with one of the individuals in the house, they were confronted by another person, the homeowner. At this time a shootout ensued between the homeowner and one of the suspects." Chief Sealy said.
Mr. Patterson died at the scene, Mr. Watts said.
None of the residents in the rented home was injured though one was pistol-whipped and treated at the scene, Chief Sealy said. The residents included young adult men and women, several of whom were related.
It was unclear Tuesday whether the residents knew any of the suspects, and the chief was calling the incident random.
Mr. Patterson was out on bond for a November charge of providing false information to police and a
September charge of armed robbery with a deadly weapon, the newspaper reported. He served 30 days on providing false information to police in April 2013 and 60 days for a second DUI.
The two suspects were last seen hopping a fence on Two Notch Road, Chief Sealy said. So far, their identities are unknown and police have not provided a detailed description.
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The Lamar Savages out-grappled the Liberal Redskins 51-27 Wednesday night in the Big House. Liberal's Justin McPhail, Cody Smith, and Trenton Wilson all won by fall while Adebayou Braimah won 12-6. Corey Campos and Bruno Andrade won JV matches. The Redskins compete in WAC duals at Great Bend today.
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March 17, 2011
Football Ticket Information
UW Parking Information
Coaches Clinic Information
The start of the UW football team's spring practice season is less than two weeks away. The University's spring academic quarter gets underway on Monday, March 28. The following day - Tuesday March 29 - the Huskies take the field for the first of 15 spring practices.
Practices will run each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for five weeks, culminating with the annual Spring Game Saturday, April 30, at 11:00 a.m. Weekday practices start at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday practices begin at 11:00 a.m., other than the April 16 practice, which begins at 1:00 p.m.
All practice sessions are open to the public, but you must check in before entering. Just go to the northeast corner of Husky Stadium (field level), near Husky Softball Stadium to enter.
Parking for all spring football practices is available in a variety of paid lots around the stadium. Due to Sound Transit's construction of a light rail station at the South side of the stadium, parking adjacent to the stadium is limited. In addition, there is no longer an attendant at the parking entrance.
Visitors to practice are encouraged to park in the E-1 lot next to the soccer and baseball fields. There are also two pay stations available for parking in E-17 and E-12 with a limited number of spots available. When paying for a spot in either of those two lots, please be sure to pay close attention to the designated spaces. If there are no designated spaces available, please park in E-1.
Please note, on all Tuesday and Thursday practices there is NO free parking available. UW parking is available in designated lots on a pay basis until noon on Saturdays.
With that, here's a rundown of the Huskies' spring practice schedule (start times are approximate (usually within 15 minutes) and subject to change):
Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 12, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 14, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m. (Coaches Clinic)
Tuesday, April 19, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 26, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 28, 4 p.m.
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Adam Judge
Sophomore Josh Freeman broke the all-time SIU and MVC outdoor shot put records with his winning throw of 19.12m (62-08.75).
A two-time NJCAA national champion and All-American in the weight throw with a best of 60-5 3/4, a junior college national record. Also an NJCAA all-american in the hammer throw (185-0) and discus (175-0) in 2000, when he finished second and third respectively, at the NJCAA National Championhip Track Meet. Team captain at Barton C.C. In first meet as a Saluki, finished second in the weight throw (57-1) and twelth in the shot put (41-3) in the season opening Saluki Booster Invitational.
Lincoln H.S.: Lettered in track (4), wrestling (4), football (3), and baseball (2).
Personal: Majoring in health education ... son of Jeff and Dana Judge ... born January 24, 1980.
Wright on Judge:
"Adam was the 2000 NJCAA National Champion in the 35 lb. weight at Barton County C.C. He will be a good addition and a great competitor for us. We?re expecting great things from him this season."


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Also of interest
Mall of America, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN 55425A one-of-a-kind theme park located in the center of Mall of America and featuring seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment. Meet the Nick characters, experience spine-tingling rides, visit unique retail shops and much more!
Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425Offers regular homeschool weeks with reduced admission and activity stations for homeschool families. Homeschool groups can schedule tours and classes.


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The population of Palmyra, Pike, according
to the 1830 census was 394. During the Great Depression of
1930 the population fell to only 365. By 1990 Palmyra had
increased to 1,876. The villages of Palmyra Township
include: Kimbles, Wilsonville, Tafton, Paupack, Shiny Mountain and
In 1964, the Supervisors of Palmyra Township, Pike County,
Pennsylvania, appointed a Planning Commission whose primary duty
was to develop a Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations and a
workable Zoning Ordinance. The zoning ordinance was adopted
in 1971 and has been updated several times since. Emphases
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We will be opening the music series in this beautiful family friendly park July 1st, begins at 7:00pm hope to see you there!!
Mountain Music Festival
We'll be appearing on October 20th at the Mountain Music Festival in Ironton, Mo
Bellerive Park – Music Series
We're going to be opening the Bellerive Music Series again this year!!!
July 2nd, beginning at 7pm
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Special Consensus
We are really looking forward to seeing Greg Cahill and Special C at Grants Farm on September 7!
Can't WAIT!
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Bellerive Park, July 5, 2010!
We'll be opening the season at Bellerive again this year! And updating our site more often!
Bellerive Park, Monday, July 5, 2010
The Greer's Bluegrass Band
July 6, 2009 7pm – 9pm
Another fun night in St. Louis at Bellerive Park! For 4 years now the Greer's have opened up the Bellerive Park edition of an amazing series of concerts in the park. Put on by Carondelet Community Betterment Federation in several parks around South County St. Louis these events are a great way to get out into the neighborhood on a pleasant summer evening!
Who Did You Love
Performed by The Greers
Written by Mel Besher
Traditional Bluegrass
The Greer's are a traditional bluegrass band with sibling harmonies akin to the Louvin brothers.
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Welcome to The Greers, Traditional Bluegrass. The home of Marla and Carla Greer and the Greer's Bluegrass Band!


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Discover Your Creative Talent
Discover your creative side and enhance your lifestyle at Pennsylvania's idyllic self-discovery retreat. Explore new or hidden talents with watercolor painting, drawing and cooking classes as well as wine tastings designed to help you tap into your passions.
Journaling for Self Discovery
Learn the basics of writing a journal through guided self-exploration using your own observations, thoughts and feelings. Your journal is yours to keep and cherish.
Make-Up Tips & Tricks
Learn basic and advanced makeup tips from a pro! Join our in-house makeup expert for an informative and interactive session designed to make you look your best. Learn proper application techniques and how to create day and evening looks.
Art Classes
Acrylic Painting 101
Come experiment and create a wonderful piece using acrylic paint and palette knives and brushes. From the art studio view we can paint what we see. This class is for all levels.
Collage Class
Create a one of a kind work of art. Students will create a small booklet to start, then collage using decorative papers, maps, tags, and cut outs from vintage magazines and photos. The result will be a delightful book that opens flat. This class is for all levels.
Decorating with Nature ($)
Gain techniques to create your own decorations made from items found in nature, either for display outside of your home or for bringing the outdoors inside. A collection of items to inspire your own creativity, easily found in nature or grocery stores, will be available to make a wreath or arrangement to take with you. Cost is $10 per person.
Decorative Birdhouses ($)
Birdhouses are beautiful and unique. Using items crafted by nature, create your own decorative birdhouse to display in your home or outside. A collection of natural items and crafts will inspire your own creativity to design a birdhouse to take home with you. Cost is $10 per person.
Drawing with Colored Pencils
Learn simple pencil techniques and create a framable nature inspired design with colored pencils on toned paper in this fun and relaxed class.
Introduction to Drawing
Awaken your creativity with visual expression and discover your inner artist. Drawing differs from painting in that it is much more exploratory with emphasis on observation and composition. Leave inspired by your journey to self-discovery and a picture that shows off your rejuvenated artistic energy.
Mandala Drawing
Soothe your mind and get into a relaxed, meditative mode while you design and color in your own personal mandala (a symbol aiding in meditation).
Mosaics ($)
Using a mix of tiles and glass pieces, design a beautiful and colorful work of art to display or use in your home. Your mosaic piece is yours to keep. Cost is $10 per person.
Paper Marbling
No experience or artistic talent necessary. Come have fun with inks water and paper to create an original piece of art or stationary.
Embrace velvety rich colors with magic at every stroke. Pastels offer a softer side and meld the worlds of painting and drawing together. Join us to discover the softer side color expression.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Learn how to create an ink illustration using traditional quill pens and ink. Discover user friendly techniques for tone and texture including subtle color washes to create a take home piece of art. Beginners Welcome.
Terrariums ($)
Like a miniature greenhouse, these micro-worlds create their own natural water cycle to produce their own moisture. Your terrarium is yours to keep. Cost is $10 per person.
Watercolor Painting
Explore new, hidden, or forgotten talents. This two-hour watercolor painting class offers you the opportunity to express your feelings through simple brushstrokes. Discover the pure beauty of nature and our surroundings by taking time to stop and really notice the colors and textures of our Pennsylvania countryside and capture it on paper. Leave with a finished work of art and a new or renewed creative side.
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Chef Curated Garden Dinners
Newly named Executive Chef Josh Tomson is switching up the typical Farm to Table dinner by bringing the Table to the Farm! Intimate chef-led tasting dinners will seat up to 10 guests and will take place right on the deck at the Garden Shed. The two-hour tasting will be led by Chef Josh as he selects the harvest focus for the dinner. Our chef will prepare and discuss the dinner that will be paired with our Sommelier-selected wine. There is an up-charge for the intimate dinner experience of $65* per person which includes the beer or wine pairing. The dinners will take place each Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm and is weather dependent.
*To reserve a Garden Dinner, call the Hostess at 570.685.8586. Tax and service charge are additional.
Cocktail Creations
Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Learn new techniques and unique pairings for some of your favorite cocktails! We'll incorporate fresh herbs and highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables for garnishes and extra flavor – perfect for concocting a delicious seasonal libation.
*Guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age to participate. $30 fee per person plus tax and service fee.
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The Lodge has created a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen that allows you to enjoy special cooking and baking presentations with our talented chef team. Learn new cooking techniques, healthy and surprising ingredient alternatives, and elegant and fun presentation skills. You'll learn how to plan a menu around seasonal produce and herbs from the Chef's Garden and prepare the new "superfoods" - the key to your healthy, active lifestyle. The Lodge at Woodloch offers unique all-inclusive gourmet retreats. Private cooking demonstrations can also be arranged for individual guests as well as for corporate groups.
He Said Beer, She Said Wine - Wine Tasting
Fridays 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
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I am writing this due to the short memory of some of our high school senior parents.
It is amazing to me that some parents view their lack of convenience as more important than the safety of the entire class on graduation night.
Unlike a few of these parents in Cheney, I do remember having friends from high school die way too soon!
Yes, most kids who do go to the sponsored all nighter are "good" kids that may not get hurt or in trouble. But, my plea to all parents is - let's consider all the kids.
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On the defensive effort vs. California
"After looking at the game film, we played very, very well. Starting with the defense - we had eight defensive players earn the black shirt award. That's when our defensive coaches grade them out as a great effort. Eight young men won that black shirt award. We had Bryce McGill, Vernon Fox at the safeties, Marcellus Armstrong and Tierre Sams as corners, Orlando Huff and Timmy Skipper as linebackers, and Jason Stewart and Alan Harper as defensive linemen. To win that black shirt, it has to be a great, great game. We played very well - everybody did. But those eight really played outstanding. That might be as many as we've ever had. Timmy Skipper won a `Bad Dog' shirt, which we've only given out about five of those since I've been here. And he also won WAC player of the week. Our defense played their third straight great game."
On the offensive effort vs. California
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Oct. 14, 2013
|UNLV (4-2, 2-0 MW) at No. 17/19 Fresno State (5-0, 2-0 MW)
|Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013
|7 p.m. PT
|Bulldog Stadium (41,031) - Fresno, Calif.
|Online Broadcast
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No. 17 Fresno State returns home after nearly a month on the road to host UNLV on Homecoming at Bulldog Stadium this Saturday ... kickoff for the game is set for 7 p.m. ... the Mountain West Network is carrying the game on Saturday with Rich Cellini (play-by-play) and Ted Sundquist (analyst) calling the game ... fans can listen to the game on the official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs, 940 AM ESPN radio, with `Voice of the Bulldogs' Paul Loeffler, former Bulldog and NFL safety Cameron Worrell as the analyst and sideline reporter Ralph Wood ... in addition to it being Homecoming weekend at Fresno State, it is also the `Bring It Home' Football Alumni Weekend and all the former Bulldogs returning will form a tunnel for the team to run out onto the field prior to the start of the game ... Fresno State has won 10-straight regular season games and has scored over 40 points in all 10 of those victories ... the Bulldogs have climbed up to No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, their highest ranking since being No. 16 back in November of 2005 ... quarterback Derek Carr ranks second nationally in passing yards per game (372.8) and touchdown passes (19) ... Davante Adams and Josh Harper are both tied for fourth nationally with seven touchdown receptions each ... Fresno State has recorded 13 sacks in their last two games, which more than doubles its six that it had in the first three games of the season ... the Bulldogs rank No. 4 nationally in both sacks allowed and team sacks and rank No. 2 in the FBS with 9.8 tackles for loss per game.
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Derek Carr needs three TD passes and 33 completions to break the respective all-time school career records. He also needs 376 passing yards for 10,000 in his career.
The Bulldogs have won seven-straight Mountain West games and are 9-1 all-time in MW play.
Fresno State's Oct. 26 game at San Diego State will be televised on ESPN2 and kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Moving Up In The Polls
The Bulldogs continue to climb up in the national polls, rising this week to No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 19 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. This is the first time Fresno State has been in the top 20 since being ranked No. 16 on Nov. 20, 2005. The Bulldogs have not been inside the top 15 since being ranked No. 8 in the AP poll after a 6-0 start to the 2001 season.
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Fresno State leads the all-time series over UNLV 11-4 with its last win coming against the Rebels in 1997 when the two schools were both in the WAC. The Bulldogs own a nine-game winning streak dating back to 1985. Saturday's match up between Fresno State and UNLV is the first as Mountain West foes since the Rebels left the WAC for the MW for the conference's inaugural year in 1999. Despite the 16-year gap of competition the Bulldogs and Rebels are no strangers to each other. The two schools have shared conference affiliation's in both the Big West and WAC, and now again in the MW. Fresno State will look to move to 7-2 all-time in home contests on Saturday night.
Scouting UNLV
UNLV enters Saturday's game with a 4-2 record and has won its last four games. Last weekend at home, kicker Nolan Kohorst gave the Rebels a 39-37 victory over Hawai'i by booting a game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired. UNLV, like the Bulldogs, is 2-0 in conference play and tied for first also with San Diego State atop the West Division standings. UNLV allows 36 points per game this season, but has the league's top pass defense that only allows 165.8 yards per game through the air. The Rebels also rank 10th in the FBS with a passing efficiency defense rating of 99.45. Offensively, UNLV is averaging 33.3 points per game and 447.2 yards of offense. The Rebels have turned the ball over eight times this year and have nine take-aways of their own. Running back Tim Cornett rushes for an average of 110 yards per game and has nine touchdowns on the year, helping the Rebels average 199.7 rushing yards per game this season.
Going for 10-Straight
Fresno State has won nine-straight games at Bulldog Stadium and every single home game in the Tim DeRuyter era. Fresno State is going for its 10-straight win at home Saturday against UNLV. The last time Fresno State won 10-straight games at home was when the `Dogs won 17-straight home games from 1998-2001. In these past nine home games the Bulldogs have averaged 47.4 points per game and 525.8 yards of offense while winning the nine games by an average margin of 23.1 points. As of all games through Oct. 12, Fresno State's nine-game home winning streak stood as the nation's seventh-longest active home winning streak.
Going for 11-Straight
Fresno State has won its last 10 regular-season games and has scored over 40 points in each of those 10 games, obviously not counting last seasons Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. In the past 10 regular season games, the Bulldogs have averaged 47.3 points per game and 526.7 yards per offense while forcing 26 turnovers. The average margin of victory in the last 10 regular season games has been 19.9 points. Looking at the final five games of the 2012 regular season, the Bulldogs forced 14 turnovers, averaged 47.2 points per game while holding opponents to 21.4 points and 331.6 yards of total offense. In the first five games of this season, Fresno State is averaging 47.4 points per game and 538 yards of offense while the defense has forced 12 turnovers. This current 10-game winning streak, counting regular season games only, is the longest since the Bulldogs won 16-straight regular season games over the 1988 and 1989 seasons.
Fast-Break Offense
Fresno State ranks No. 3 in the bowl subdivision by averaging 89.4 plays per game. Only Cal (91.7) and Texas Tech (89.8) are ahead of the Bulldogs in average plays per game. Fresno State ranks fifth nationally in scoring offense (47.4) and seventh nationally in total offense (538.0). The Bulldogs enter the game having scored 40 or more points in 10-straight regular season games, which have all been wins. In the Bulldogs' last outing two weeks ago at Idaho, the 'Dogs ran 101 plays for 731 yards of offense, which is the second-highest total in school history. The 101 plays are tied for the fifth-most in a game in the FBS this year. UNLV's 114 plays last week against Hawai'i is the nation's highest figure. The school record for plays in a game is 102 and the record for highest total offensive output is 757, which was done against New Mexico in 1991.
The 731 yards of offense that Fresno State had at Idaho is its most since registering 713 yards of offense in a 70-21 victory over Utah State on Dec. 1, 2001. In that game, David Carr tied the school record with six touchdown passes and he threw for 432 yards. In the Bulldogs' win at Idaho, Derek Carr threw for five TDs and 419 yards.
Fresno State's Magic Number
The Bulldogs are a perfect 13-0 under head coach Tim DeRuyter when scoring 30 or more points in a game. Since DeRuyter and offensive coordinator Dave Schramm took over in 2012, there have only been five games where the 'Dogs did not score 30 points and they are 1-4 in those games when they do not. Over the past 10 seasons, and including the four games from this year, Fresno State owns a 58-14 record when scoring 30 or more points. That's a winning percentage of 80.6 percent when scored 30 or more points in a game.
5-0 Start
Fresno State is seeking its first 6-0 start for the first time since the 2001 season. The Bulldogs reached as high as No. 8 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll in 2001 after starting the season 6-0. This is the 15th time in program history that the Bulldogs have opened a season with five-straight wins. Fresno State and Northern Illinois are the only remaining undefeated non-AQ teams left in the FBS. The Huskies are 6-0 and currently ranked No. 23 in both polls.
Streak Reaches 18
After forcing five turnovers in its last game at Idaho, Fresno State's streak of consecutive games forcing a turnover reached 18-straight games. The Bulldogs have recorded at least one take-away in every game of the Tim DeRuyter era and have 47 total turnovers gained in that time (2.6 per game). The Idaho game marked the second time under DeRuyter and his staff that the Bulldogs have had five takeaways in a game. Fresno State recovered one fumble and had four interceptions in the game. The four picks are the most by the Bulldogs since also picking off four passes in a win over Colorado last season. Fresno State is tied for 34th nationally with 12 turnovers gained on the season in just five games.
Back With A Vengeance
On Sept. 28 at Hawai'i, Davante Adams saw his nation-leading and school-record 11-game streak catching a touchdown pass come to an end when he only caught five passes for 22 yards in the win. It was his lowest career output in terms of receiving yardage. Adams came back the following week in the Idaho game with something to prove and he had a record day against the Vandals. He tied the school record with 16 receptions in the game that went for 185 yards and he set a new career-high with three touchdown catches. It was Adams' sixth career multi-touchdown game and his ninth career 100-yard receiving game. Adams now has five games in his career with 10 or more catches, which is two more than any other receiver in school history. Both Larry Willis (1983-84) and Rodney Wright (1998-01) had three games in their careers with 10 or more receptions. Adams was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career for his performance.
For his career, Adams has 154 receptions for 1,808 yards and 21 touchdowns in 18 career games. He already ranks No. 5 in school history in touchdown catches, is No. 6 in receptions and is closing in on the top 10 for receiving yardage. Davante Adams currently leads all active players with a career average of 8.6 receptions per game, counting only players with a minimum of 125 career receptions.
Sack Party
After a sluggish start getting pressure on the opposing quarterback in the first two contests the `Dogs have been wreaking havoc since by averaging six sacks per contest in the past three games and now rank tied for No. 4 in the FBS with 3.8 sacks per game. The recent success, that includes 13 sacks in the last two games, has been led by outside linebacker Ejiro Ederaine. Ederaine owns 4.0 sacks (T-26 in FBS) on the season and has earned himself a starting spot in the Bulldogs lineup in the process. In addition, 11 of his Bulldogs teammates have joined in on the party by registering at least one sack on the five-game old season while three (Nikko Motta, Dillon Root, Donovan Lewis) have registered at least two sacks.
Moving Up the Record Books
Fifth-year senior Derek Carr continues build his legacy at Fresno State by shattering multiple school records with the most recent becoming the all-time leader in 300-plus yard passing games at 14. Carr threw for 390 yards and five touchdowns in the first half alone at Idaho en route to a 61-14 win. Next up in Carr's sights is the all-time mark for most passing touchdowns in school history. Paul Pinegar leads with 84 career touchdown throws, but Carr sits just two behind at 82. Also in sight is the all-time mark in completions for a career. If recent history serves correct it won't be long until this one falls as he trails the all-leader, Pinegar, by 33 completions.
Protecting the QB
The Bulldogs have allowed just three sacks through five games this season and rank No. 4 in the FBS with .60 sacks allowed per game. The three sacks come while Fresno State has thrown 265 passes on the season and have only resulted in a total loss of seven yards. The offensive line was one of the question marks entering the year, but coach Cameron Norcross has his unit playing at the top of their game and the line has led the Bulldogs' offense that ranks fifth in the bowl subdivision in scoring and seventh in total offense.
Fast Starts
In the five games this season, Fresno State has scored points on its first drive of the game every time with four of the five resulting in touchdowns. The Bulldogs have been great in the first quarter this season, outscoring opponents 69-20 and the 'Dogs are averaging 13.8 points in the first 15 minutes of the game. The Bulldogs have been even better in the second quarter, averaging 15.6 points. In all, Fresno State has outscored opponents 147-42 in the first half of games this year.
Smith Living Up to the Hype
Derron Smith, the Mountain West Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, led Fresno State's defensive effort in the Bulldogs' 61-14 win at Idaho. Smith had five tackles, a sack and one interception. In addition to his one pick, he helped force another turnover in the third quarter. On a blitz, Smith was able to hit Vandal quarterback Chad Chalich when he was throwing, which caused the ball to pop up in the air and land in the hands of defensive end Nikko Motta for the interception. His sack in the second quarter resulted in a safety and gave the Bulldogs a 37-0. Smith and the Bulldog defense held Idaho without any points until the fourth quarter and the 'Dogs forced five turnovers and had six sacks in the game. Smith's pick was his third of the season and the 10th of his career. Defensive Lineman with a Pick Bulldog senior defensive end Nikko Motta intercepted his first career pass in the win over Idaho two weeks ago. It was the first interception registered by a D-lineman for the `Dogs since Chris Lewis did so in the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 19, 2009. Motta had five tackles, three tackles for a loss, two sacks and also a pass breakup to go with his pick against the Vandals. For the season, he leads all defensive lineman with 19 tackles, had 5.5 tackles for a loss and those two sacks vs. Idaho were his first two of the season.
Senior ILB's Back in Action
Senior inside linebackers Jeremiah Toma and Patrick Su'a have both returned to form to help out the Bulldogs. Su'a, missed the last half of the 2012 season with a knee injury sustained on Oct. 13, 2012, had a slow start to the season while still recovering from the injury. His action was very limited until the last game at Idaho when he was 100 percent full-go. Su'a had five tackles in the game. Toma, who missed the first four games of the 2012 season and has been slowed by a hamstring injury this year, also rebounded and had his best game of the season at Idaho. Toma recorded six tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and his first sack of the season. His 3.0 tackles for a loss set a new career-high.
First Career 100-Yard Game
Sophomore running back Marteze Waller registered the first 100-yard rushing game of his career and the first this season by a Bulldog when he ran 19 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns at Idaho. It was his second-straight game with two rushing touchdowns, as he had 22 carries for 95 yards at Hawai'i on Sept. 28. Waller and fellow running back Josh Quezada continue to split the reps at the position and the duo have helped get the running game going after a slow start to the season. Waller for the season now has 330 yards on 60 carries for an average of 5.5 yards per rush. Quezada has 276 yards on 65 carries with two TDs.
Breakout Season
Junior wide receiver Josh Harper has gotten off to a hot start this season. His first two years in the program were hampered by injuries that caused him to miss a total of 10 games, including eight his sophomore season. This year his play on the field reflects his health. He has caught 33 passes for 301 yards and seven touchdowns. Harper has always had the knack for finding the end zone, as he has 16 career touchdowns in 21 games played. He is closing in on 100 career receptions, as he's caught 92 passes for 1,131 yards in his career. Harper's 33 catches this season are only two shy of his single-season best, which he set in 2011 as a redshirt freshman when he caught 35 passes for 487 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games. His five TDs that year were the most by a Bulldog freshman receiver in 10 years.
Team/Player Notebook
Saturday's game marks Fresno State's first home game in 29 days, as the Bulldogs last played at home on Friday, Sept. 20 against Boise State.
Derek Carr's 390 passing yards in the first half at Idaho was the most yards by an FBS quarterback in a first half in over two years (424 yards - Bryant Moniz, Hawai'i - Sept. 24, 2011).
Fresno State has only been flagged 22 times this season, or just 4.4 times per game. The 22 penalties are the third-fewest in the Mountain West. UNM leads the MW with just 18 penalties and UNLV is second with 19.
Tight end Marcel Jensen has caught 14 passes for 226 yards this season and is averaging 16.1 yards per catch, which is the second highest average on the team for any receiver with over five catches. Greg Watson, who has 13 receptions for 213 yards, leads the team with a 16.4 yards per catch average.
Fresno State's entire starting secondary now has an interception to their name. Cornerbacks L.J. Jones (two INT) and Curtis Riley (one pick) along with safety's Derron Smith (three picks) and Charles Washington (one interception) have helped Fresno State to eight total team interceptions on the year. The Bulldogs rank second in the Mountain West and tied for 21st in the FBS in passes intercepted.
Sophomore Dillon Root, who came to school as a running back, converted to wide receiver in 2012 and has now converted to a defensive back early this season, has gotten his first reps on the defensive side of the ball. Last game at Idaho he even recorded a pair of sacks on back-to-back plays.
In addition to leading the MW and ranking fourth nationally in sacks, the Bulldogs also rank second in the FBS with 9.8 tackles for a loss per game. 22 different players on the roster have recorded a TFL with Nikko Motta and Ejiro Ederaine leading the team with 5.5 apiece.
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I have a client who send out a weekly newsletter to around 3,000 recipients. The newsletter is built using around 50-100 images depending on the template they use (which I recognize is horribly efficient, given the design of the newsletter).
However until recently, the send out caused their web server to become non-responsive since it was a single web server handling the requests for both static assets and PHP, causing the web server to run out of apache children and not be able to serve fast enough. Measuring the web server right after a send out we observed the following:
- Sample time of about 15 minutes
- Consistently above 300 requests per second (the vast majority being static assets, very few web site visitors)
- Peaked around 800 requests per second
- Approx. 100 recorded newsletter views
- Approx 50 recorded newsletter clicks (the majority leading to the website itself)
We fixed the issue temporarily with a secondary web server dedicated to serving static assets, with a much leaner apache configuration. This resulted in a newsletter send out that the web site itself barely flinched at.
Our confusion revolves around how such a massive surge of requests for static assets does not match the number of newsletter views and clicks, is this something anybody else has seen, and are there any other ways to deal with such traffic? I imagine reducing the number of static assets and a separate static assets web server should get us most of the way, however I'd really like to be able to explain this phenomenon.
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"Octomom" is charged with welfare fraud today after failing to report about $30,000 in earnings, some of which comes from residuals from a video she did. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office released the news that she's been charged with this crime on Monday, Jan. 13.
According to CBS News today, Nadya Suleman, known to the world as "Octomom," is in hot water, but what could she expect. She was so public with applying for welfare and then she turns around and goes public with making a porn movie and stripping to take in money to feed her 14 kids. Someone out there was bound to do the math.
Octomom self-pleasures herself on video from 'Howard Stern Show' with pride
Octomom failed to report that she was getting checks for personal appearances and residual payments from a video while receiving welfare payments. The D.A.'s office said these earnings weren't reported between the dates of Jan 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
Octomom's porn movie is released online with free preview: 'Octomom Home Alone'
In January of 2013 Octomom applied for public assistance in Lancaster. The mother of 14 has had money problems for quite some time and she was offered to do a masturbation video along with stripping in various nightclubs.
She appeared on Howard Stern and "demonstrated" a new vibrator, she posed for topless pictures and then she topped it off with a self-pleasuring video. Octomom seemed happy for all the intention she received from her new-found adult entertainment fame.
Octomom's stripper debut pictures online: lawsuit looms from rival strip club
These gigs that Octomom took on were made very public, as was the fact that she was on welfare. People were up in arms that a single mother would have 14 kids and then go on public assistance to support them.
The prosecutor is expected to ask the judge for a $25,000 bond when Octomom is arraigned in court Friday. A conviction of these charges could put Octomom behind bars for two years.


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When I published this I did not think it would do as well as it has, nor had I any idea that I was related to this Scots poet until after his death. In his will, he entrusted me to republish this work and bequeathed his other manuscripts into my care.
"Sometimes eloquent, clearly heartfelt, the revival of these works by O Siadhail are a welcome addition to the collection of late century Scots poetry. The quality of McKiltscript's work is as variable as the Scottish weather. One moment we are basking in his literary sunshine and yet the next he drowns us with a shower."
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Guoluo Overview
The miraculous and beautiful Guolo Tibet Autonomous Prefecture richly endowed with natural resources lies in the southeast of Qinghai Province that is the hinterland of Tibet Plateau, with totally covering 75,000 square kilometers and an average sea-level of over 4200 meters, and more than 90% of its people are Tibetans.
Due to the special geographical conditions, Guolo Tibet Autonomous Prefecture is abundant in natural tourist resources, where mountains are towering and magnificent with an average sea level above 5900meters. As the highest snowy mountain peak, A'nimaqing Peak with 282 meters above the sea-level is the first mountain peak that is open to the public, which is in the shape of indentations overlapping. the icy mountains are standing magnificently and loftily, and the topography is particular with 57 glaciers cover an area of 125.7 square kilometers, among which Halong Glacier, with the highest vertical distance up to 1800 meters, is the largest and longest glacier in Huanghe Drainage Basin. The two largest fresh water lakes Zhaling Lake and E'ling Lake, surrounded by hundreds of big or small lakes and over 50 rivers, form another Birds Kingdom after Qinghai Lake. Because of its high altitude, Guoluo scatters with frozen earth layer and periglacial soil horizon.
With queer topography and enchanting scenery, Guoluo owns uncivilized, undestroyed and unchanged scenic spots which preserve perfectly the natural conditions such as the boundless and impressive scenery of Zhaling Lake and E'ling Lake, the majestic and splendid A'nimaqing Peak, the mysterious and magnificent Nianbaoyuze, Jiangnan (the south of the lower reaches of the Yangze River) of the north---Banmarenyu and mystical Tibetan Buddhism and so on. Meanwhile, there exist other places of historical interest such as shelter projects dug by the Red Army, slogans written on the rock by the Red Army, Zhiqin Temple, Tibetan Buddhist Temple built by cow-hair-made tent in large scale, Ke Temple and Stone Jade Temple and so on. In addition, it is also famous for classical Tibetan Opera, folk songs, dance and calligraphy in Tibetan Language.
Guoluo Autonomous Prefecture consists of six counties: Maqin, Banma, Gande, Dari, Jiuzhi and Maduo, totally covering an area of over 76,000 square kilometers and the population of 130,000.


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Do the PlayStation 4 and the Rise of Streaming Games Sound the Death Knell for GameStop?
Sterling Wong
The specialty electronics retailer has to evolve its business rapidly to adapt to the changing market.
(NYSE:SNE) introduced its much-anticipated PlayStation 4 gaming console in February, it did not unveil the actual piece of gaming hardware, leaving fans in the dark as to how the console's look had evolved.
But that decision -- to keep the PS4 hardware under wraps and focus on the gaming experience -- highlights the trend toward digitization in gaming. For the first time ever, all PS4 games will be available for digital download. No doubt we can expect the same for upcoming next-generation consoles from
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Many pundits believe that digital games could sound the death knell for brick-and-mortar gaming retailers like
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"Digital games obviously kill the used games market," Joey Davidson, gaming editor at tech news website Techno Buffalo, tells Minyanville. "Once these games are offered up on the digital networks, GameStop is never going to touch them because Sony will take them out of its hands entirely. The model will be: Buy once and done. You'll never be able to resell used games."
Though Davidson acknowledges that the digitization of videogame distribution will hurt GameStop, he believes that the market for new and used physical games will continue to be viable for the foreseeable future, pointing out that "30% of all consoles from the last generation never connected to the Internet. We're talking about a third of the market that doesn't even use the online capabilities."
Additionally, Davidson adds that gamers might still prefer to own a physical product. "If I have a physical game, it's mine and I own it forever. If, down the line, Sony goes under, I won't be able to play those digital-only games anymore. If I lose my console, I can't download them again. Physically owning a game means owning it for good," he opines.
For Davidson, the worry for GameStop is not so much the increasing popularity of digital games but the way that GameStop, like other specialty electronics retailers such as
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Amazon "showrooming" effect
"I wouldn't be surprised if a large reason for GameStop's problems is how good the game marketplace is on Amazon," says Davidson. "At any given time, you can look on Amazon and find games for cheaper there."
To counter the threat from Amazon and the digitization of gaming distribution, GameStop has diversified its business beyond videogames. It now sells used
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(NASDAQ:GOOG) smartphones and tablets, in addition to its games portfolio.
The company has also made attempts to adapt to the changing marketplace. GameStop now sells accompanying downloadable content (DLC) in stores when customers purchase a game. It has also introduced GameStop Impulse, a digital-distribution retailer and Kongregate.com, a Web gaming platform; and it is set to launch another cloud-streaming game service. In the last quarter, the specialty videogame retailer saw digital revenue jump 40% year-on-year to $77 million, indicating that its digital strategy might be paying off.
Speaking to
about the PS4, GameStop president Tony Bartel was confident that his company would be able to handle the gaming evolution.
"We are excited about digital content distribution and have had great success selling it at retail. We expected, and are ready for, next-gen consoles to have a significant amount of digital content options and we'll continue to drive sales of this content through all of our channels whenever possible," said Bartel.
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Three Ways Retailers Are Fighting Back Against Amazon and the 'Showrooming' Effect
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PEORIA, Ill. – Boasting a wide range of experience in marketing, fundraising and education the last 15 years, Dr. Brett Burchette has been hired as Bradley University Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, Bradley Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Cross announced Monday.
Burchette will begin his duties at Bradley June 9 and he will have direct oversight of Marketing & Promotions, Ticket Operations and the Braves Club, while serving as the athletic department's liaison to the Bradley Sports Properties corporate sales team.
"Brett Burchette is a fantastic addition to our department's senior staff and the perfect person to lead our external affairs initiatives," said Cross. "His high-level experience, intelligence, work ethic, infectious and positive personality and Midwestern roots all were important factors in him being named to the position. Every person I spoke to about Brett could not have been more enthusiastic about his ability to take Bradley Athletics to a new level of performance and he will begin to make his mark on Bradley Athletics immediately. I look forward to welcoming him and his family to Peoria next month."
Burchette, who earned his doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University in 2013, comes to Bradley from Drexel, where he has been an assistant professor in sport management in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies since July 2008.
Prior to his time at Drexel, Burchette was Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations at Missouri Valley Conference rival Indiana State from 2006-08. In his role with the Sycamores, Burchette had direct oversight of Athletics Development, Marketing & Promotions and Media Relations, while also serving as the university liaison to Nelligan Sports Marketing. During his 2-year tenure in Terre Haute, Indiana State experienced a 59 percent increase in athletic contributions and a 400 percent increase in corporate sponsorships.
"I would like to thank President (Joanne) Glasser, Dr. Cross and the entire search committee for providing me the opportunity and privilege to serve Bradley University as the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs," said Burchette. "I look forward to working under the direction of Dr. Cross to develop a strategy to build upon our existing base of support, develop new partnerships and ultimately secure the necessary resources for our student-athletes and coaches to succeed both on and off the field of competition.
"My family and I are excited to return to the Midwest and call Peoria our new home," Burchette added.
Originally from Indiana, Burchette received his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Indiana University in 1997, then earned his master's degree in sport and recreation administration from Temple University in 2000 while working as a graduate assistant in Athletic Development.
Burchette transitioned from athletic development to corporate sales by joining the Nelligan Sports Marketing team in 2001, first serving as an account executive for Temple University Sports Marketing, then as General Manager of Georgetown Sports Marketing. Prior to his time at Indiana State, Burchette spent three years at Northeastern University, first as Assistant Director of Athletics for External Affairs, then as Associate Director of Athletics/Director of Athletic Development.
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Teacup Secrets pairs photographs of antique teacups with old family snapshots to explore the dysfunction, tragedy, joy, and triumph of family and bear witness to what has passed. It's inspired by the complex relationships that define each of us.
The author has over 25 years in the field of visual communications as a graphic designer, art director, photographer, illustrator, and educator.
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over the weekend, i drank with some friends to celebrate another friend's birthday. long story short:
birthday boy drank to much, tried to walk home (he could barely stand and almost fell in a burning fire pit we had started). tried to stop him and give him a ride home. but was intent on walking.
almost got into a fight with him.
he did reveal some interesting information that is sad. he feels underappreciated and that he also feel like a loser because his leadership is shit.
but now it's tuesday and he doesn't remember telling me and his first line supervisor (his new supervisor) this info.
i want to help him.
but i also see that a lot of my leaders in this unit are shit and some are medicore at best. so i plan to be a munipalative guy like i am and play human chess. gonna remove the rooks and queens, then worry about the knights and bishops.
doing this so that my work place is gonna productive and a positive area to be in. i don't mean it as, everyone will be friends with everyone, but people will be responsible for their actions and will do the right thing. no more fucking people over just to look good infront of rank.
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Well, eyes are wonky and too close together and I've added 10 years on her but apart from that it's okay. The woman in the original photo looked wise and self-aware and less sad than I drew her.
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Today was an 'in the kitchen day' for me. Yay! I made sure to get everything else that needed to be done this weekend done yesterday so I could spend the afternoon today in the kitchen with no other worries hanging over me. No guilt. No pressure. Just relaxed cookin' fun.
I love it when I'm able to get my schedule to cooperate like that. As much as I love to cook, I absolutely do not enjoy it when it's done under time pressure. Especially when I'm working on new recipes.
Which is what I was doing today. Today I was test-driving some Thanksgiving dishes ... so Mark and I had a mini early Thanksgiving dinner tonight. Those dishes need a few tweaks, so I don't have them ready to share with you today ... but I do have ...
... this really tasty Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon!
You know, cabbage is a vegetable that I tend to forget.
Then I make it, and I say to myself, "Self, why don't you make cabbage more often? You really should make it more often."
Then I look around to make sure no one sees me crazy-talking to myself. Just kidding! I don't really talk to myself. Well, not out loud anyway.
And this sauteed cabbage is super easy. All you have to do is shred (or thinly chop) a head of green cabbage ...
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Gardening Articles: Edibles :: Vegetables
Troubleshooting Cucumber Problems
by Charlie Nardozzi
Cucumbers are the quintessential summer crop. The crisp, juicy fruits are great sliced in salads, used raw in dips, or just eaten out of your hand with a little salt and pepper. However, gardeners may have noticed that some years you get so many fruits you're giving them away, while other years production is limited by insects, disease, and unfavorable weather.
If you're tired of battling pests and the weather while only getting a spotty crop, try these troubleshooting tips.
Poor Pollination
Like all vegetables in the Cucurbitacea family (squash, pumpkins, melons, gourds), cucumbers produce separate male and female flowers on each plant. In order to get fruit, bees and other pollinating insects need to visit the flowers. But if the weather is too cloudy or cold, the bees don't fly and your flowers don't get pollinated. Also, there has been a dramatic population decline in the number of bees and other pollinating insects due to diseases and predatory insects, so the chances of them finding your cucumber flowers is reduced.
Some cucumber varieties have been bred to produce all-female plants (called "gynecious"), which have mostly female flowers. This increases the chance that the plants will produce fruit. Each packet of all-female cucumbers comes with a male pollinator variety that needs to be planted, too, to insure proper pollination. Some good gynecious varieties to grow include:
'Slice Master Hybrid' - This early-maturing slicer produces heavy yields in spite of the weather.
'Orient Express Hybrid' - This variety produces nonbitter, slicing, 14-inch-long fruits with good "crunch" and disease tolerance.
'Olympian Hybrid' - This early-maturing slicer has great disease resistance, making it widely adapted.
But the all-female plants still depend on bees and pollination to yield fruit. So to reduce the need for pollinators, breeders have also created parthenocarpic varieties, which produce plants with all female flowers that are self-fertile, meaning they don't need pollination to produce fruit. While many need to be grown in a greenhouse to produce the best quality fruit, there are some new varieties that can be grown in the home garden as well. Here are a few of them:
'Diva Hybrid' - This variety is an All-America Selections winner that produces sweet, nonbitter, crisp-textured 4- to 5-inch-long slicing cucumbers. The plants are resistant to scab and tolerant of powdery and downy mildews.
'Tyria Hybrid' - This Dutch greenhouse variety grows equally well indoors and outdoors. The 14-inch-long, lightly ribbed, dark green fruits are nonbitter.


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A look at today's forecast
The best of the weather for the east in the morning with some sunny spells whilst cloud increases over the west to bring rain for Cornwall by about 10am.
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