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China is the biggest wildcard in any global EV-growth projection. The government, driven by the desire to leapfrog traditional OEMs in this new technology, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and cut pollution, has ambitious plans to drive adoption of EVs. China's goal is to have 500,000 EVs—passenger cars, trucks, and buses—on the road by 2015 and 5 million by 2020. It is supporting that goal by setting up an EV alliance of companies across the full value chain, funding it with a war chest of 100 billion yuan, and providing incentives to consumers and automotive-industry players. In parallel, the government has directed State Grid Corporation of China to develop the supporting infrastructure for EVs. SGCC is making large investments and plans to build 2,300 charging stations and 220,000 charging poles from 2011 through 2015.
But local OEMs that introduced EVs early have so far met a cold reception from Chinese consumers. Only around 2,000 electric passenger cars were sold in 2010 (primarily to public-sector fleets) despite central-government incentives as high as 60,000 yuan (approximately $9,000). Simultaneously, global OEMs are stepping up their efforts to penetrate the Chinese market.
We see three key market opportunities for EVs in China: fleets, wealthy environment-oriented consumers, and mass-market urban vehicles. EVs' penetration of fleets could increase rapidly, depending on the direction given by the national and local governments. The high-end market is already showing a trend toward HEVs, which are considered to be in vogue; EVs could have similar success. But neither segment is large enough to create a breakthrough. To achieve a breakthrough, OEMs must do three things: they must offer attractive mass-market vehicles, address the vehicles' potential downsides (including their relatively high price and limited driving range), and promote a better understanding of the advantages of EVs among consumers.
At the moment, each comes with a different set of challenges. First, mass-market consumers, especially first-time car buyers, are still motivated primarily by vehicle size, brand, and price. Even a small price premium for an EV prompts most would-be buyers to choose an alternative. Second, in the near term, there may not be a sufficient choice of vehicles offered to satisfy consumers. Currently, most planned EV launches are niche models. (So far, only 4 of the country's 20 best-selling passenger cars are expected to have an EV derivative by 2012.) In addition, government support to date has focused on state-owned enterprises, which have a limited presence in the vehicle segments that best fit EVs. Third, initial global trials have shown that consumers prefer to charge their vehicles overnight. This will be a challenge for the large number of urban vehicle owners in China who do not have dedicated parking.
The government's stated commitment to EVs, coupled with its willingness to take a long-term perspective (20 to 30 years), should not be discounted: China has successfully nurtured other nascent industries and technologies. To secure a higher adoption of EVs, the government may resort to measures beyond the current incentives (for example, driving restrictions). This makes the Chinese market a wildcard. EV stakeholders should therefore prepare for multiple volume and penetration scenarios. At the same time, stakeholders should identify new business opportunities that could emerge if the aforementioned barriers can be overcome.


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Pay on the night for Dons clash.
Fans can pay on the night when Sunderland make their first-ever trip to Stadium:MK to face MK Dons tomorrow (Tuesday 25th September, KO 7.45pm).
Tickets for this fixture will be available from the Stadium of Light ticket office until 11am on Tuesday, and then from the MK Dons ticket office on the night.
Season card holders can purchase seats priced at £13 adults, £8 over-65s/under-21s and £1 under-16s.
Tickets for non season card holders are priced at £15 adults, £10 over-65s and £1 under-16s (£8 rate for under-21s not available to non season card holders).

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Hmm.. where to begin?
Well Excel has always been one of the primary interfaces for OLAP reporting--connect to a cube and you can slice and dice the data via PivotTables.
There's a relatively new component of Excel called PowerPivot that allows you to build a full fledged data model (complete with relationships) within your file. You can import a large amount (I'm talking in excess of 100 million rows) of data from a variety of sources, mash it together and perform analysis on top of it. You can use it in conjunction w/SharePoint for collaboration as well.
The bottom line is that in no way has Excel become irrelevant and in fact it's gained more value as a data analysis tool. Your blanket statement of "use SQL Server for everything" doesn't make any sense since you need the proper tools to gain proper insight into your data.
Hopefully the version of excel that you're using comes with a tutorial on reading comprehension as ""use SQL Server for everything" is no where to be found in any post I made. Now being able to handle upwards of +100 million rows is great, but who's doing to do that manually? walmart certainly isn't and neither would any e-commerce site worth a damn.
My suggestion was based in quality of the datasource, as using an actual database to store the data is highly suggested, especially with most companies switching(if they haven't already) to a web based model that presents itself as a service.
In terms of data analysis, yes, you can use excel for charts, but I would recommend against it for storing data. You can make the same charts though using jQuery and HTML5
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NATO: We found dead kids after bombing
Feb 14th, 2012 at 11:11 am by susie
Being an American requires a strong stomach and a knack for cognitive dissonance:
Last Wednesday, a NATO air strike against the Kapisa Province ended with eight children dead and the Afghan government deploying a team including a number of MPs to try to figure out how it happened.
NATO, incredibly, is just getting around to officially comment on the killings, and would insist only that its officials "found" the dead children at the site of the attack, and that they can't "confirm nor deny" that the air strike is what killed them.
NATO's denials are usually a bit behind the game, but in this case it seems doubly absurd, as the Afghan government had already confirmed that an informant in the area had told French occupation forces that the children were "terrorists" planning to attack the village, which led to the strike on them.


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Buses to Unsettle Us With Letter Grades Too
Senator Schumer wants to bring the restaurant system to buses for safety.
The Senate has passed a bill by Charles Schumer that would require curbside buses like Megabus, Fung Wah, and Greyhound to post their safety grades, as inspired by the system for New York City restaurants. Personally, we know we're playing fast and loose with our lives every time we get takeout from that place down the block or buy a $5 fare to Philly, so we'd almost rather not have it spelled out for us.


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Intel and Ethernet: Driving Ethernet Innovation for Nearly 30 Years
The Technology vision for Ethernet
Ethernet is an industry standard for a packet-based computer networking technology for local area networks (LANs) that has become the foundation for most wired communications technology. Over the last 30 years, it's become the network of choice for wiring homes and enterprises around the world. Today more than 85 percent of all installed network connections and more than 95 percent of all local area networks (LANs) are Ethernet-based¹. Nearly all traffic on the Internet starts or ends on an Ethernet connection.
The term "ether" in "Ethernet" is said to have come from "luminiferous" the medium that 19th century physicists thought responsible for the propagation of light.
The relentless rapid growth in Internet Protocol (IP) traffic and its popularity for carrying sophisticated voice, data and media applications (particularly video) continue to drive the demand for greater network bandwidth. At present, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), and increasingly 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), provide the core of data center computing and storage resources.
Today Intel provides a broad portfolio of Ethernet solutions ranging from cost-effective 10/100 Mbps and Gigabit connections for PCs to high performance 10 GbE adapters for servers. The relentless progress of Moore's Law will increasingly move systems toward greater bandwidth as processor performance drives the need for ever more capacity, both for those devices using the processors and the network links aggregating the bandwidth from multiple devices. What's down the road? Even greater Ethernet speeds, cost reductions and power efficiencies through future Intel innovations in process technology and architecture.
The term "Ethernet" commonly refers to products that comply with the IEEE 802.3 networking standard, but is also used to market other technologies compatible with the Ethernet frame format.
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Well, this is just one of my favourites when it comes to driving games! The game is a bit like the game Death Rally, but it's less dark and agressive. There are some races in which you can compete against 19 other drivers. It's on a normal road, so there are also cars not joining in the race who will obviously drive 3 times slower. You will gain enormous speeds like 272 Km/h in the beginning of the game and after upgrading your car a few times speeds like 320 Km/h and even faster.
Before the race you will meet your direct rivals, if there are some. Mostly there are 3 or 2 of them. You can bet some money on winning the race. Upgrading your car costs money, but beware that you keep enough money for your races, because it costs money to enter them.
The graphics aren't very impressive, the sounds are not what you would expect of a game, the gameplay is not perfect, but the game itself is cool.
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Crazy Cars 3 is a fun racing game to pick up and play. The gameplay is pretty straightforward. You start the game with a red Lamborghini and $6000. Your objective is to emerge as the finest racer in the United States. There are four divisions to compete in and sixty tracks to race on. Each race has an entrance fee. Your winnings from each race can be increased by betting on the results with the other competitors. If you win the other drivers pay you the money they bet or the money you bet, whichever is lower. If a local manages win, you get your money back. Moving up a division is done by taking a Divisional Challenge. Before taking the challenge, you must purchase a set of three passes. One pass equals one attempt on the track. The Divisional Challenge track is rather difficult because of the high amount of other drivers on the road and the time limit to complete it in.
As you race your vehicle may be damaged. It can be repaired between races if you have enough money. Power-ups can also be purchased to boost your car's performance. During some races police are on patrol. If you are caught speeding at over 110 Km/h they will attempt to ram you off the road. You can pull over, pay a fine, and lose some points. If you are stopped later on though, the fine will be greater.
The graphics in this game are quite good. The colors are vivid and match the locales perfectly. Every object in the game is recognizable. Sadly though, the scenery is too minimal and the other cars on the track look too similar. The sound is one of Crazy Cars 3's low points, partly because there is not enough of it. The music in the game fits the atmosphere of the title well, but it quickly gets repetitive. The sound effects are okay. Cars sound reasonably like they should, but there's not much else. They're a little hard on the ears, but they get the job done. More variety in graphics and sound would have been nice. Computers were capable of much more.
All in all, Crazy Cars 3 is decent game with nothing new to offer the genre. It's a great way to kill 20 or 30 minutes, but the game gets tiresome after awhile. While it was great to play in its day, Crazy Cars 3 just doesn't seem to hold up well today.
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Matt Kursmark's Visualization of Jetlag
For his third year information graphics class, Matt Kursmark created a fantastic pair of infographics about the causes of Jetlag.
These panels are the result of my third year information graphics class. The assignment was to choose any sequence, cycle, or evolution and represent it graphically. The information was to be presented in two separate panels that were related but could also function independently of one another.
The two infographics (visible on his site in more detail) show circadian rhythm cycles, the effects of the pineal gland and melatonin, and the effects of a 48-hour travel cycle.
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This dress is gold/metalic and that is why I love it so much! I didn't want a traditional white wedding dress, and this dress gave me everything that I wanted and more. It is very light weight, comfortable, I could move around in it really well, and it wasn't itchy. So many people asked me if it was my mothers/grandmothers dress because of the vintage/classic look that this dress offers.
- Alterations: Lace up back, bustle, and it was shortened; however it was shortened in a way that it can be lengthened again up to 6 inches! (it was folded over with the bottom lace piece attached again, the lace can easily be removed, the fabric unfolded and it can extend back out 6 inches.
- Preservation Method: This dress was dry cleaned, so that it can be re-sold.
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CLAIM: Nicki Minaj Backup Dancer Suspected in Murder of Fan After Concert
"Nicki Minaj's Backup Dancer Arrested As Suspect In Murder Case!" blares a headline from Perez Hilton.
According to the blogger, one of "Minaj's backup dancers has been arrested on suspicion of rape AND murder!!!"
Perez then recounts the horrific story about how a 21-year-old Irish student named Nicola Furlong, who attended a Minaj concert in Tokyo last week, was "found dead the next morning."
As he reports, Furlong had gone with a girlfriend to "backup dancer James Blackston and musician Larry Perry's hotel rooms after the show, when things took a turn for the worst."
Perez then notes Furlong was "found strangled to death in the hotel room," while her friend survived the alleged sexual attacks, and that Blackston and his buddy "are currently in custody."
While sadly it is true that Furlong was killed after the concert, no one in Minaj's camp was actually responsible.
The rapper took to Twitter on Thursday to blast Perez and set the record straight.
Minaj first expressed her condolences: "Saddened to learn one of my precious fans; found tragically murdered in Japan. My love & prayers are with the family of Nicola Furlong."
She then tweeted to Perez that "my dancers had nothing to do w/this tragedy. No one in my entourage was questioned or arrested. They all flew home from Japan."
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ANOTHER leak has been found in the flow line beneath the Gannet Alpha oil platform, 113 miles off Aberdeen, in the wake of claims that oil giant Shell has underplayed the incident.
Shell has been dealing with the release of an estimated 216 tonnes - 1,300 barrels - from a leak near the platform discovered last week.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said it was a "substantial" spill, but should disperse naturally.
But the oil company have confirmed they are now working to locate a second leak.
Glen Cayley, technical director of Shell's exploration and production activities in Europe, was quoted by BBC News as saying: "We've got a very complex sub-sea infrastructure and the position of the leak is in an awkward place with a lot of marine growth.
"It's taken our diving crews some time to establish exactly and precisely where that leak is coming from."
This afternoon the Scottish Government said they were taking ongoing action to establish the extent of the environmental impact of the oil leak at the Shell Gannet F Subsea installation.
Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said:
"The Scottish Government's primary operational role is to assess and advise on the impact this spill may have on the marine environment, and Marine Scotland has carried out aerial surveillance of the affected area. Further survey flights planned for today will include an ornithologist, appointed by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, as an observer.
"In the coming days Marine Scotland's Fishery Research Vessel Scotia will take fish, seawater and sediment samples to monitor any environmental impact the leak may have caused. There are currently no Scottish fishing vessels operating close to the vicinity of the oil leak, therefore no impact is expected in terms of contaminated fish entering the food chain, but we remain vigilant.
"Our understanding is that output from the North Sea oil leak has been greatly reduced, and that Shell is continuing work to stop the flow completely. It is important that Shell are as open and transparent as possible, and provide regular updates on the developing situation.
"While it is for the UK Government, which has responsibility for regulation of the pipeline system, to take forward an investigation, it is critical that the Scottish Government has a full and formal role in this investigation."
Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, said: "We must ensure that those involved are equipped with all the necessary information in order to take the appropriate course of action.
"Communication and sharing knowledge is key at this stage.
"RSPB Scotland is ready and willing to offer its advice on how best to protect seabirds at risk, but we cannot do this without monitoring by the relevant agencies and sharing the details of what this monitoring has shown.
"We know oil of any amount, if in the wrong place, at the wrong time, can have a devastating impact on marine life."
Industry body Oil and Gas UK said procedures are in place to deal with the leaks.
Meanwhile local authorites international environmental organisation KIMO UK say they are "disappointed" that a significant amount of oil continues to be spilled from Shell's Gannet Alpha platform into the North Sea, an incident Shell, they say, only reported after a two day delay. "An oil slick covering approximately fifty square miles has been reported 112 miles East of Aberdeen, a slick that presents a threat to marine ecosystems and our coastline.
"KIMO UK believe that Shell should have been more open about the nature of the spill, reporting it as soon as they became aware of incedent, so that the appropriate contingency plans could be put in place by stakeholders who could be affected by the spill."Earlier Greenpeace also expressed concern about the lack of information coming from Shell.


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We have a succulent in our kitchen that is so dried out and withered it would make a terrible paperweight. Actually, it makes a terrible anything since we've neglected it so much. This pretty Cast Succulent Paperweight ($8 on sale!) looks lovely holding down the ever-growing stack of magazine cuttings we have on our desk. And since it requires no effort, it's probably the only houseplant we should own.
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The liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is mature and poised to branch out in many new directions in the coming decades as it continues to grow in capacity.
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There is a lot of misconception about the cost to build or remodel using green building methods.
Many people looking to build or remodel mistakenly believe an energy efficient home is an unnecessary or unaffordable luxury.
What is a green home? Well for starters, it is no longer a luxury or choice in many areas. It is quickly becoming the building standard not an optional luxury. The 2012 building codes now incorporate many green & energy conserving methods and materials. The IBC (International Building Code), IRC (International Residential Code), IGCC (International Green Construction Code) and IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) are changing the way we build and this trend is not going to change.
The good news is that with proper planning a high performance home does not have to cost more… but will provide a structure that is energy efficient, environmentally friendly and healthier to live in.
There may be certain materials in a green built home that may have a higher price tag, but does not necessarily mean the overall cost will be more?
There are many components of a green home. A very important part of green building is proper planning and coordination of your project. This planning starts well before any work starts and it must involve everyone associated with project from the owner, designer or architect, contractor and subcontractors. Everyone must know the goals of project up front. This is where the typical green project begins. The key is to have a knowledgeable green construction manager /builder overseeing the project.
Keep in mind there is a big difference between upfront cost and life-cycle cost. A typical green project may have a slightly higher initial price tag in some cases, but the overall operating cost will always be much less. If this is a financed project as most are, the monthly cash outlay including mortgage and operating cost will usually be less. You may pay more for capital, but you will pay much less for energy, which continues to rise in cost, and will continue to rise in the future.
Green built homes appreciate quicker and are more valuable in several areas than their conventional counterparts. Appraisers and Realtors also now incorporate green features into the value of a home. Green mortgages are also on the rise.
Another characteristic of a properly built green home is that it is healthier, because the IAQ (indoor air quality) is one of the most important features of a green home. Careful consideration must be given to proper ventilation and sealing, not to mention the types of materials used in construction of your home.
Now with that said, many are trying to capitalize on the rising interest in green building methods and are using the Green title in everything for promotional purposes, but that does not necessarily make it green, energy efficient or healthier. Make sure you are getting the real thing. Here are the basics of a green home.
- You must reduce the heating and cooling loads on the structure by super sealing and super insulating. In other words, it must be super tight. It is imperative that the proper air and vapor barriers are used and installed properly, this is not as easy as many think. Properly sealing and insulating you home is much more than R-values.
- Use the most efficient form of heating and cooling equipment. It takes very little to heat and cool a high performance house.
- IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)… A green built home is properly ventilated. There is no such thing as a house built to tight; but there are houses that are not properly ventilated.
These are the basics of a green built home, but success is dependent on proper planning, material and methods and to make things even more complicated, there is more than one way to get there.
Here are a few common characteristics of a green built or renovated home:
· Advanced Framing Methods used to allow for less waste and a better-insulated structure.
· Renewable hard surface flooring or green label carpet
· High Efficiency Windows & Doors
· Building Envelope sealed to LEED or Energy Star Standards (new codes require this)
· Use of mechanical ventilation (ERV or HRV)
· Continuous Exterior Insulation to eliminate thermal bridging
· All ductwork and HVAC system in a conditioned space
· Unvented conditioned crawl space and attic
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· Use of Closed Cell SPF
This is certainly not a complete list, nor does everything on the above list have to be included to be energy efficient, but three basics above must be achieved to be a green home.
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STANFORD, Calif. - The Stanford wrestling team was edged 18-15 by Utah Valley, Friday, in Orem, Utah. The Cardinal drops to 5-13 overall, while the Wolverines improve to 4-2.
Stanford and Utah Valley each won five bouts on the night, but the Wolverines scored bonus points in three of their five to capture the dual win.
Redshirt freshman Evan Silver posted a come-from-behind win over Jade Rauser at 125 pounds. Rauser led 3-0 early in the second, but Silver cut the lead to 3-2 with a takedown. After choosing neutral to start the third, he then registered the winning takedown for the 4-3 victory. Silver now boasts a 22-10 overall record and a 14-4 mark in duals. His 22 wins ties for the ninth-most wins by a rookie in school history.
Utah Valley won the next three bouts to take an 11-3 lead in the dual. Stanford junior Kyle Meyer cut into the lead with a 2-1 decision over Chase Cuthbertson at 157 pounds. There was no score after the first period. Meyer deferred and Cuthbertson chose down to start the second. He tallied an escape, but not before Meyer had secured riding time. Meyer chose down to begin the third and tallied an escape with 1:06 of riding time still in his favor. The win was his seventh of the season and fourth in dual competition.
Junior Bret Baumbach rode the momentum into his match, posting a 5-2 decision over Abner Cook at 165 pounds. All of the points were scored in the second period as Cook deferred and Baumbach chose down. He quickly tallied the escape and then registered a takedown for a 3-0 advantage. He was awarded a penalty point before Cook scored a reversal. Cook chose down to start the third, where Baumbach tacked on riding time for the win. He has now won eight matches in a row and improves to 19-8 on the year.
The Wolverines increased their lead to 18-9 by winning the next two bouts. Stanford's Michael Sojka picked up a 3-2 overtime decision over David Prieto at 197 pounds. Trailing 2-1 heading into the third, Sojka forced extra time with an escape. No points were scored in the sudden victory minute. Sojka rode Prieto out in the first overtime period. Prieto was obligated to let Sojka escape in the second overtime in order to win with a takedown. However, Sojka held him off for the win. The redshirt freshman is now 13-13 overall this season.
Junior heavyweight Dan Scherer posted the final win for the Cardinal, a 3-2 decision over Adam Fager, but it would not be enough to catch the Wolverines in the dual score. There was no score in the first period. Fager chose down to start the second, where Scherer rode him for the entire two-minute period. Starting in the down position in the third, Scherer quickly tallied the escape. Fager attacked and registered the takedown to capture the lead, but another escape by Scherer and 1:46 of riding time gave him the win. He improves to 18-8 overall and 11-6 in duals this year.
Up next, Stanford continues its road trip in Boise, Id., taking on Boise State on Sunday, Feb. 3. The Cardinal and Broncos square off at 11 a.m. PT in Taco Bell Arena.
Utah Valley 18, Stanford 15
125: Evan Silver (Stan) dec. Jade Rauser (UVU), 4-3
133: Chasen Tolbert (UVU) maj. dec. Alex Manley (Stan), 8-0
141: Avery Garner (UVU) dec. Josh Lauderdale (Stan), 7-2
149: Josh Wilson (UVU) maj. dec. Timmy Boone (Stan), 10-2
157: Kyle Meyer (Stan) dec. Chase Cuthbertson (UVU), 2-1
165: Bret Baumbach (Stan) dec. Abner Cook (UVU), 5-2
174: Monte Schmalhaus (UVU) maj. dec. Thomas Kimbrell (Stan), 8-0
184: Derek Thomas (UVU) dec. Ryan Davies (Stan), 8-1
197: Michael Sojka (Stan) dec. David Prieto (UVU), 3-2 (OT)
HWT: Dan Scherer (Stan) dec. Adam Fager (UVU), 3-2


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Tucked away in thick forest, an exquisite site of Mayan ruins began hosting winter solstice ceremonies on Thursday as the region's indigenous people marked the end of an era.
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Santa Fe Station Feast Buffet. We received coupons for 2 free buffets at any Station casinos, so we decided to try here, since we haven't been here. This was in December, dinner buffet, and it was $14.99 per person.
coffee tasted exactly same as Red Rock casino.
Collard greens, sweet potato, candied yams, deep-fried shrimp, sausage and mashed potato.
At a place like this, I like to get baked potato, because I know it's natural and not pre-made from a bag. This baked sweet potato was good. Because they didn't add any fake flavor to it.
Shrimp, white fish, mac and cheese, grilled (or roasted) veggies
I don't know what was going on with my mashed potatoes, but it was hard and impossible to eat.
My Chinese plate. Awful. Rice tasted like left overs, all other food was not delicious, except wonton soup without wontons. That soup itself was good. But egg drop soup sucked.
Soft serve was delicious. Hand-scooped ice cream wasn't so good.
spaghetti, hamburger, barbecue
Burger bun was so dry.
Hot dog, corn, macaroni salad, fajitas.
Hot dog bun was also extremely dry and I couldn't eat it.
Corn bread, fries, corn, collard green, green beans, and fish with red sauce.
Dessert. Cheap taste. I had a one bite each, couldn't take it anymore.
gingerbread house
Rating (food): 1.5 / 5
Rating (service): 2.5 / 5
Repeat: Yes
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I don't know what this reviewer is saying. Dined there yesterday, for the price I thought the food tasted pretty good. The pizza was delicious, asian fried rice was good, fried chicken was yummy, so much choice I couldn't taste everything, will definitely go back.
The rating for the food should be more like 3 out of 5.


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Boston T Party: Last Trane
Last Trane
Boston T Party
Boston T Party (Tone Center TC 40432)
T Lavitz (keyboards), Dave Fiuczynski (guitar), Jeff Berlin (bass), Dennis Chambers (drums).
Composed by Dave Fiuczynski.
Recorded: Acton, MA, September 2005
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
Four of the most accomplished jazz and progressive players on the planet got together for this rebellion. Fittingly, Boston T Party was recorded in Massachusetts, epicenter of the colonies' fight for independence and to this day the greatest and most patriotic of all the 50 states. Most of the music is based upon key- boardist T Lavitz's compositions, but the other three add some of their own music as well.
F-i-u-c-z-y-n-s-k-i's "Last Trane" is, of course, an homage to John Coltrane. Nobody sounds quite like F-i-u-c-z-y-n-s-k-i on guitar. The fact that he plays several uniquely built and sounding guitars makes this even more so. But on this cut he plays a normal fretted neck and uses a whammy bar to slur the notes. The tune is a slow power ballad. The melody, played over a dramatically less speedy and reworked "Giant Steps" chord progression, has an eerie "Naima"-like vibe. Lavitz takes a solo turn on organ. The band drops a few final depth charges to the bottom of Boston Harbor to finish off their anti-tax protest.
If you exchange F-i-u-c-z-y-n-s-k-i's guitar for a saxophone and make him John Coltrane, one can easily envision these guys hanging out at Trane's house jamming away. Chambers would be Elvin Jones. Jeff Berlin would be Reggie Workman. T would be Larry Young. Or we could go another apt metaphorical route. T Lavitz could be Sam Adams, etc.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 2000s jazz · coltrane tributes · reviews by a massachusetts resident
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The film takes the elements of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic story of affluence and entitlement and modernizes them, complete with the 21st-century term "affluenza." The film closely mirrors the seemingly pointless existence of the American privileged class right before the 2008 economic collapse actually snuffs out their fortunes.
"Affluenza" follows teen amateur photographer Fisher Miller as he moves to Long Island to stay with moneyed relatives after his parents' divorce. Fisher leaves his middle-class background to enter the elite world of the young and rich, a clutch of teens living the high life on their parents' money.
The majority of the story centers on Kate, Miller's beautiful but spoiled cousin. Actress Nicola Peltz is a premiere choice for the role, adding subtlety and even pathos to a despicable character. She is, after all, the center of a love triangle in which she plays two equally-privileged young men against each other in the procurement of gifts and attention. Nonetheless, Peltz plays the role with such grace that in the end the audience pities her.
Actor Gregg Sulkin plays the role of Dylan, one of Kate's suitors, and the more worshipful of the two. While Dylan coincides with Fitzgerald's title character, Gatsby, he actually channels the heydays of the 1980s. He lounges around in tennis whites and designer sunglasses à la James Spader in "Pretty in Pink." Perhaps the scene in which he calls out to Kate from underneath his window is meant to hearken to Stanley Kowalski of "A Streetcar Named Desire," but it carries the feel of John Cusack's boombox scene in the 1989 film "Say Anything." The 1980s, after all, were all about conspicuous consumption, and it's a time period to which teens and their Generation X parents can relate.
The title of the film provides the most up-dating aspect of the re-told tale. The term "affluenza" refers to the debt and anxiety that result from over-consumerism. It's notable, though, as the center of the 2013 legal defense of a teen boy named Ethan Couch who killed four pedestrians while driving drunk. He only received probation and mandatory alcohol counseling partially because the defense argued that his own state of "affluenza" meant he hadn't been raised to understand the consequences of his own actions due to his financial privilege.
Naturally, Couch's case is polarizing, and many viewers may be disappointed that the movie does not touch upon this story. However, any writer or director would have difficulty painting Couch's character with any level of ethos, meaning such a film would be relegated to documentary and, therefore, short-lived.
Instead, director Kevin Asch and screenplay writer Antonio Macia, choose to examine the causes and effects of the condition that allegedly led to Couch's actions. Viewers may feel a bit of sympathy for Kate, especially since her family proposes the antiquated notion that women are beautiful but worthless baubles, the proverbial arm candy for wealthy Wall Street men. Dylan, for being good-looking and rich, is almost pathetic in his one-way love for Kate. Miller is so clearly a fish out of water.
As for Kate's erstwhile boyfriend, Todd, he's just a nasty piece of work. Make no mistake, actor Grant Gustin plays the role well -- too well, as it turns out, since Todd is only interested in money, high-quality marijuana, status and sex, in that order. He's probably the closest character to the real-life Ethan Couch, which, again, makes viewers grateful that Asch and Macia didn't choose to make Couch the center of their film.
Likewise, the plot is enhanced by its juxtaposition to President Barrack Obama's first campaign. The main characters suffer from no "audacity of hope" as they sit around in their mansion watching Obama's inspiring speeches with total boredom.
Adding more fillip to the film is the fact that the action takes place right before the financial collapse of Wall Street. Viewers are well aware of the fallout from the impending collapse, yet the characters remain blissfully unaware. As movie-goers watch the beautiful youths cavorting in their ill-deserved mansions and indulging in obscene shopping trips, they can console themselves with the truth that the characters will soon get what they really deserve.
Naturally, Asch's and Macia's story cannot stand up to the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic on which it is loosely based. However, "Affluenza" is not meant to. The story is modern and ephemeral. It feels as short-lived as a tweet. Yet that is exactly what makes the story relevant. "Affluenza" is "The Great Gatsby" for the teen set -- and they are not known for attention spans longer than the average tweet. Don't blame them, though -- they were raised that way.


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Janis' Valvoline '12 Camaro beat Castellana's '13 Camaro, who won the season-opening Pro Mod event at Gainesville, with a 5.927-second pass at 244.56 mph. Janis, the No. 5 qualifier, defeated Dan Stevenson, Ron Muenks and Steve Matusek to reach the final round against Castellana.
Castellana defeated Mike Knowles, Kevin Fiscus and Danny Rowe on his way to the finals.
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Fantasy Spin: Ekman-Larsson, Wolski pick up steam
Friday, 03.16.2012 / 12:36 PM | Pete Jensen - NHL.com Staff Writer
There's no question that the
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Let's start with Ekman-Larsson (11 G, 18 A, minus-2, 26 PIM, 8 PPP, 126 SOG, 128 hits), who has played in all 72 games for the Coyotes this season and is currently tied with
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What's more, Ekman-Larsson is only owned in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Considering the 20-year-old has been a solid point-producer all season long and has totaled 100-plus hits and 100-plus shots for the Coyotes' secondary defensive pairing, it's important to note he's there for the taking in most leagues to provide a lift on the blue line.
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Tucson, Ariz. – University of Arizona football is nearing the end of their first full week of fall camp. After Arizona's all-time leading rusher Ka'Deem Carey departed for the NFL, there were big shoes to fill. Redshirt senior Terris Jones-Grigsby and redshirt junior Jared Baker are the two veterans on the team that will look to replace Carey.
"I love the way the guys are working," running backs coach Calvin Magee said. "They are all focused and are concentrating to improve every day, and that's all you can ask for."
Jones-Grisgby (younger brother of former UA running back Nic Grigsby) has primarily been a backup running back and special teams player his whole career, but now he is looking for a much bigger role as a senior.
"Terris is very solid," Magee said. "He does everything right. He is a veteran so he understands everything, and he is a good person for the young guys to watch."
Baker has also been a backup running back and kick returner throughout his career, but has a little more experience in the backfield than Jones-Grigsby. He has totaled 47 carries for 227 yards and a touchdown in his two years as a Wildcat. The junior had an unfortunate end to his 2013 season when he tore his ACL on a kick return against Arizona State. Baker took advantage of the medical staff and strength coaches here at Arizona and has come back for fall camp as if the injury never happened.
"I'm getting better every single day," Baker said. "I feel like I'm getting my speed back and I feel great out there."
Head coach Rich Rodriguez has nothing but praise for the way Baker responded to an injury that has ended many athlete's careers.
"Jared is one of the fastest guys on the team," Rodriguez said. "I expected Jared to be doing well right now because he worked so hard and he was ahead of schedule throughout his rehab."
The Wildcats added four true freshman (Jonathan Haden, Jonah Huff, Jocquez Kalili and Nick Wilson) and UNLV transfer senior Adonis Smith to the roster this year, along with Zach Green ready to contribute after he redshirted his true freshman season in 2013.
"The young guys have been very exciting to watch," Magee said. "They are what we thought they were when we brought them in here. They are learning pretty quick."
Jones-Grigsby and Baker are both taking leadership roles on the team because of the amount of newcomers that have been added to the roster.
"We're the veterans this year," Jones-Grigsby said. "Once practice gets into full swing they are really going to look up to us. I try to make sure they stay focused, and I try to be a second coach to them, especially off the field."
Players like Carey don't come around very often, so this group of running backs knows that it is going to be by committee this year. The group embraces the strategy because they know there is playing time up for grabs with stiff competition.
"I think it's good for us," Jones-Grigsby said. "There are eight of us and we all want the spot and are working hard at it."
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I am a grade 9 student in Canada, and i am wondering how good of a cook do you have to be to get into the basic cuisine course at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa ?
Thanks, Tayte
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I am a grade 9 student in Canada, and i am wondering how good of a cook do you have to be to get into the basic cuisine course at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa ?
Thanks, Tayte
You just need money
Chef EdB
Over 50 years in food service business 35 as Ex Chef. Specializing in Volume upscale Catering both on and off premise .(former Exec. Chef in the largest on premise caterer in US with 17 Million Dollars per year annual volume).
Well versed in all facets of Continental Cuisine...
Chef EdB
Over 50 years in food service business 35 as Ex Chef. Specializing in Volume upscale Catering both on and off premise .(former Exec. Chef in the largest on premise caterer in US with 17 Million Dollars per year annual volume).
Well versed in all facets of Continental Cuisine...
If you are a 9th grade student why do you need to know ASAP?
anyway, chefedb is right, you really just need money and a good student record to get in, but I have been hearing that LCB is not a very good school (I am not saying that it is not, but that is what i hear). so you should see what you think of it before giving them ridicules amounts of money.
i needed to know asap, because if you had to be a really amazing chef, then i would work at it whenever i could. And i have heard that as well, do you know why everyone is saying that LCB is not the best ?
thanks, Tayte
A culinary school teaches you the basic skills necessary, in their minds, for you to successfully perform in a commercial kitchen, generally, no prior knowledge required, just a healthy bank account or qualified for some form of private/government financing.
Before spending ANY money on a culinary education, most of those in the trade highly recommend working in a commercial kitchen, probably as a dishwasher or maybe, if you're lucky, a kitchen go-for, so that you will have a clue as to what actually goes on (most in the trade will assure you that it is NOTHING like you see on TV) and give you a hint that maybe 1 out of 500 good cooks have the where with all to run a kitchen and 1 out of a 100 of those will earn the right to be called a chef and, maybe, 1 out of 100 chefs will be really successful, i.e. earning more than a nice wage, and that, maybe, 1 out of the 50 successful chefs will become a celebrity.
Think about it. List ALL the celebrity chefs you know about, have heard about, or any one you know has heard about.
According to one source, there are 796,248 restaurants in the United States. If the average restaurant has three (3) cooks per shift and two shifts per day, there are around 4,800,000 cooks, maybe 1,000,000 or so kitchen managers, possibly 100,000 who've earned the title of Chef, 1,000 Chefs who are really successful and maybe 50 who can be called celebrities.
The above are MY numbers and MY estimates. Do your own research before committing any money!
Thank you ! Do you think Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa is a good school to attend ?
First, I am not familiar with any culinary school beyond what I've read or heard about from others, therefore my comments are based on limited knowledge of the costs and benefits of a formal education in the culinary trade.
Second, the fundamentals of the culinary trade, i.e. knife skills, sanitation and food safety practices, food product preparation, cooking techniques, recipe development, menu development, food costing and pricing, etc., can be learned in a variety of ways: self directed research an practice, apprenticeships, community colleges that offer culinary classes, for-profit culinary schools, and selected universities. Each has advantages and disadvantages to the specific individual seeking the knowledge and include costs, on-hands training and practice, theory and "book learning", job placement, networking, and, for some, reputation, which may be more perception rather than fact, depending on specific career goals.
Third, any method is only as good as the motivation of the student, positive results are in direct proportion to the effort of the student. Some learn best on their own, others benefit from a more structured and formal education.
Fourth, before selecting a method of education, it is VITAL to set down on paper long range goals and aspirations as this will provide a framework for evaluating educational opportunities. For example, one who's goal is a successful restaurant empire on the order of, say, Mario Batali or Emeril Lagassi would probably want to concentrate on hospitality management with culinary trade skills as a secondary aspect while one who's goal is innovation in food production and research would probably concentrate on the science of food, i.e. chemistry, physics, nutrition, etc., again with the culinary trades as a secondary consideration. Culinary trades become paramount for one who looks to work for someone else with the primary responsibility of preparing and cooking food.
Le Cordon Bleu, Culinary Institute of America, French Culinary Institute, Johnson & Wales, and many others have well known and respected reputations as do numerous community colleges and public trade schools. Cornell has a sterling reputation in hospitality management.
Once you have outlined your long term goals, it will become clearer as to what educational goals you need to achieve to accomplish your long term goals. That will establish the criteria you need to select the best educational path for you.
That is the long way of saying I really do not know whether Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa is a good school for YOU to attend.


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Carl Safina founder and president of Bue Ocean Institute in East Norwich, NY has been nominated for bringing ocean conservation into the environmental mainstream. Noting the steady declines in fish populations, Safina became a voice for the conservation and restoration of life in the sea. His award -winning books include "Song for the Blue Ocean" "Eye of the Albatross" and "Voyage of the Turtle". Currently he is finishing a new book and developing a TV series on conservation successes.
Indiana prize nominees' work spans the globe, representing a range os species from insects to mammals and includes amphibians, elephants, bats, wolves and shark among many others.
The biennial $100,000 Indianapolis Prize represents the largest individual monetary award for animal conservation in the world and is given as an unrestricted gift to the chosen honoree. It was initiated by the Indiannapolis Zoo to inspire, celebrate, protect and preserve the natural world through conservation, education and research. It also callls attention to the brave, talented and dedicated men and women who spend their lives saving the Earth's endangered animal species.
Carl Safina will also receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation at the International Wildlife Film Festival in the spring of 2010.


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NEW and now available in a super convenient tube! This gentle, medicated salt scrub combines the natural skin clarifying effects of Clarisea's fine grain Pacific & Himalayan Sea Salt Blend with 0.5% Salicylic Acid to further exfoliate the top layer of skin, unclog pores and help clear up pesky breakouts. Vitamin E microbead millicapsules explode on contact with skin, immediately soothing affected areas and calming redness. Skin softening beads are gradually absorbed while you scrub. Use it every night as an anti-blemish clear skin treatment.
Massage cleanser into skin for one full minute to allow active ingredients the time to more deeply repair and rejuvenate skin. You'll notice the difference!
Directions: Wet face. Squeeze into hands. Apply to face and massage gently into skin. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. If excessive drying or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other day. Skin may experience a mild purge during the first few weeks of use.
Net Weight: 4.4 oz.
Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Alumina, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol (Non Stripping Emollient), Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Salicylic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol (Non Stripping Emollient), Sodium Hydroxide, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol (Non Stripping Emollient), Disodium EDTA, PEG-4, Agar, Alginic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sea Salt (Pacific Ocean), Mineral Salt (Himalayan Pink), Sodium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Cl73360 (Red 30 Lake), Chlorphenesin, DMDM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol
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Back in August of 2012, a 16-year-old girl was raped at a party. In March of the following year, two teenage boys who were at the same party were convicted of raping the then 16-year-old girl. One boy, Malik Richmond, was sentenced to one year in a juvenile detention center while his fellow student and friend, Trent Mays, was convicted of an additional charge and was sentenced to two years. However, according to a report by WTOV9 News which was published on Jan. 6, Malik Richmond was released from the juvenile detention center today. He was released early and actually only spent 8 months in the juvenile detention center.
In August of 2013, Judge Thomas Lipps named Richmond a tier two sex offender. This means he will be made to register as a sex offender every 6 months for the next 20 years. However, he can request to have this classification removed after he has been rehabilitated. There have been two statements released to WTOV9 News from News 9 Legal analyst Mike Nogay and the other one was released by Richmond's attorney. You can read them at this link.
What do you think about this? Do you think this young man was ready to be released from the juvenile detention center already or should he have spent more time there? Sound off with your comments below and let everyone know what you think!
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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Rodrigo de Rato, will travel to Tokyo, Japan (June 21-22); Beijing, China (June 23-24); Singapore (June 25); and Hanoi, Vietnam (June 26) to meet with leaders and senior government officials of these countries and hear their perspectives on the work of the Fund.
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Nov. 3, 2001
MALIBU, Calif. - UCLA freshman driver Brett Ormsby (El Cajon/Valhalla) scored three goals, including the last two scores of the match, propelling No. 2 UCLA to an 8-7 victory over No. 3 Pepperdine in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match Saturday afternoon at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool.
Jeff Pflueger (Sr., Santa Ana/Foothill) tallied two goals and two assists, while junior Matt Flesher (Diamond Bar/Brea Olinda) added a goal and three assists as the Bruins firmed their grasp on second place in the league standings. UCLA improved to 10-3 overall and 5-1 in MPSF contests.
Pepperdine (12-3 overall, 4-2 MPSF) had eked out a 5-4 halftime advantage on the strength of a hat trick by second-leading scorer Jesse Smith. The game became much more defensive in the second half as each side managed just a goal apiece in the third quarter - Pflueger for UCLA and Vedran Kaluderovic for Pepperdine.
Dan Yeilding (Jr., San Clemente) tied the match at 6-all at the 4:38 mark of the final period. The Waves countered with an extra-man tally from Jeremy Grubbs to regain the lead for the fifth time with 2:42 to play.
"The respect for one another's teams ran deep and both sides wanted this game badly," Bruin head coach Adam Krikorian said.
Ormsby converted a power play with 1:15 remaining in regulation to tie the match at 7-7. After Pepperdine's ensuing shot was stopped by All-American goalkeeper Brandon Brooks (Jr., Honolulu, HI/Punahou), the Bruins launched a rare counterattack. Brooks led Albert Garcia (So., Long Beach/Wilson) ahead with a pass down the right-hand side of the pool. Garcia hit Ormsby with a centering pass and the freshman beat Waves goalie Michael Soltis with a skip shot to the short side with 39 seconds remaining.
The Waves' last chance came from Grubbs, whose shot from five meters hit the crossbar and squirted out of bounds with eight ticks left. The metalwork had an impact on the game's outcome as UCLA hit the bar five times and Pepperdine struck iron four times.
Brooks finished with 10 saves while Soltis was credited with nine stops. The Bruins can wrap up a top-two seed at the conference tournament with a win over tenth-ranked UC Santa Barbara at noon Sunday at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center.
Pepperdine 2 3 1 1 - 7
UCLA- Brett Ormsby 3, Jeff Pflueger 2, Matt Flesher, Albert Garcia, Dan Yeilding
Pepperdine-Jesse Smith 3, Josh Acosta, William Rodriguez, Jeremy Grubbs, Vedran Kaluderovic
Goalkeepers-UCLA - Brandon Brooks (7 GA, 10 Saves), Pepperdine - Michael Soltis (8 GA, 9 Saves)
Shots-UCLA 19, Pepperdine 19
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Oct. 13, 2011
GREENVILLE, N.C. - Chase McDonald drove in a game-high three runs and Jack Reinheimer collected three hits and drove in a pair helping Purple to a 10-3 win over Gold Thursday afternoon in Game 5 of the Purple-Gold Series at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. Despite the loss, Gold takes the series with a 3-2 record and Purple improves to 2-3.
In a rain-shortened five-inning game, Purple jumped out to a commanding 5-1 lead through three frames and never looked back. McDonald's RBI ground out in the top of the first pushed across the first run of the day. Reinheimer, who was 3-for-3, singled through the right side on the first pitch of the game and took second on John Wooten's one-out walk. Both runners moved into scoring position on a wild pitch and Reinheimer crossed home during McDonald's at-bat.
Tyler Joyner (1-1) picked up the win allowing one run on four hits in two innings of work. Redshirt freshman Dario Santangelo was impressive on the bump in relief retiring all six batters he faced with three strikeouts. Joseph Hughes tossed one inning allowing two runs on one hit with a pair of walks and one punch out.
Kevin Brandt (1-1) suffered the loss surrendering three runs (all earned) on four hits in two innings. Junior Jharel Cotton gave up a pair of runs on two hits in one inning of relief, while John Allen was touched for five runs (three earned) on six hits in two frames. Junior Andy Smithmyer recorded one out before the game was stopped due to lightning in the area.
Gold answered Purple with a run in the bottom half of the frame knotting the game at one. Philip Clark legged out his second triple of the series to start the stanza and came home on Corey Thompson's infield single to short.
Over the next four innings, Purple extended their lead to 10-1, scoring a pair of runs in the second, third and fifth frames and three in the fourth. Bryan Bass scored when Drew Reynolds reached on a fielder's choice and Reinheimer drove in his second run with a single to right scoring Reynolds from second base. Sam King's two-RBI single in the third continued Purple's offensive explosion pushing across Kevin Sanders and McDonald.
McDonald two-RBI single to center highlighted Purple's fourth inning. Once again Reinheimer led off with a base hit sending first pitch offering off of lefty John Allen to center for an opening frame double. Ben Fultz, who batted a series-best .467 (7-for-15), followed with a single to left platting Reinheimer. Wooten continued the hit fest with a single to right and advanced to second on a throwing error putting runners at second and third for McDonald, who cleared the bases with his seventh hit of the series.
In the fifth inning, Purple played a little small ball pushing across a pair of runs to cap their scoring on the day at 10. Holt doubled to right, moved to third on a ground out and came home on Reinheimer's sac fly to center. Fultz followed with a single up the middle and stole second and third base during Wooten's at-bat before touching home on a passed ball.
Gold finally got back on the scoreboard in the bottom half of the fifth pushing across two runs on a pair of Hughes' wild pitches putting the score at 10-3. Nick Thompson singled to left to start the bottom half of the frame and ended up on third on pair of passed balls. After drawing a two-out walk, Clark took second and Thompson scored on a wild pitch. Tim Younger followed with Gold's second walk of the inning and Clark touched home on the second wild pitch of the frame.
The Pirates will open the 2012 season at home when they play host to UW Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 17 with a first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. (EST).


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According to a recent XFC Press Release, Avery "Psycho" Vilche (4-6-0) will replace Sofia Bagherdai (4-2-0) in the feature bout of XFC 18: Music City Mayhem on June 22nd. This fight event will be held in Nashville, TN, and can be seen live on HDNet. Bagherdai was forced to put her XFC debute on hold, and "Hurricane" Heather Jo Clark will take on Vilche in a catch weight bout at 120lbs instead.
Vilche, who accepted the fight on short notice, will enter the cage having gone 2-1 in her past three fights. In case you haven't heard of her before, Vilche has fought such notable fighters as Van Do, Michelle Ould (twice), Lacey Schuckman and Sarah Maloy. Interestingly, Vilche lost to Sofia Bagherdai at Called Out MMA II back in 2009.
XFC 18 will mark the second fight Vilche has taken in 2012, the first ending with a win over Maria Anderverde in late April; she finished that fight in less than 2 minutes with an impressive armbar victory.
XFC President John Prisco was excited to find such a challenging opponent for Clark on late notice: "Avery Vilche is going to be a test for Heather. She takes the fight on late notice, but now Clark who has been preparing for Bagherdai the whole time may have to change her game plan. Vilche is so tough, she has the ability to take some punches and she really grinds it out with the ground game. She's proven many times she's capable of submitting or knocking out her opponent, so Heather is going to have a tough fight with her."
What does this change mean to Clark? It means she will now face a much more experienced fighter in the Avery "Psycho" Vilche, who brings the experience of 11 pro fights, as well as an 11 year age difference into the bout at XFC 18. In 4 career wins, Vilche has recorded two armbar victories, a TKO victory over Michelle "Thundercat" Ould, and one decision win.
Still, in spite of her recent loss to Marianna Kheyfets, Clark has enjoyed a 4-fight winning streak and six fights in the past two years, as compared to Vilche, who went through a 4-fight losing steak, before finally gaining a 3-round decision win over Sarah Maloy. At this point, the fight consists of experience in Vilche vs. eye of the tiger mentality in Clark --- with the winner to be announced on June 22nd!
Said Prisco: "Heather is pretty used to late notice on her opponents. I think she may have had her opponents switched on her last minute in three out of four of her fights so far, so she's not unfamiliar with the circumstances."
For more information on the XFC 18: Music City Mayhem card: Visit the Official XFC website and follow the promotion daily on Facebook and Twitter (@OfficialXFC).
A lot of Knoxville MMA fans will be attending, so if you want to get your tickets now, they're available on TicketMaster.


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Okay, so I would never in a million years suggest that you go out and get a cheap tattoo. I have many and am working on getting many more, and I take it very seriously. If you want to read an article I wrote about it years ago, here's a link. That said, I want to tell you about a special Brass City Tattoo is having. Today from 12 pm to 12 am, you can go into the shop and get a Friday the 13th flash tattoo for only $13 (tip not included in the price). Note: Please do tip your tattoo artist. He or she is not just providing a service but is sharing his or her talent and skill to give you a piece of art that will be meaningful for you forever.
Back to the $13 price tag. Indeed you get what you pay for with tattoos, but this is a great special. Keep in mind that a flash tattoo isn't super elaborate or big. As for the quality of the artists, I can certainly vouch for those at Brass City. In fact, the majority of my work is that of Jeff Lambert, one of the artists of the shop. Corey, Dominic, Jay, Jamie, Tim, and Sean are all amazingly talented as well. Don't just take my word for it, check out the slideshow to see their actual work.
So now is your chance to go get some awesome ink, without any real financial commitment. But remember, this is still a life-long commitment so also don't just run out and get a tattoo because it's only $13. But if you know you want one, take a ride down to Brass City and check out the designs, because in this situation, you are going to get way more than you paid for!
I think I'm going to have to take a ride down myself. There is a small spot on my upper arm where the skin is actually clean. Oh the horror!