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Farther north and inland, Orlando buyers are seeing median prices of $272,100, according to NAR's most recent statistics.
Some of the areas that include some of least expensive median home prices in the South, according to the most recent sales figures from the NAR:
And some of the most expensive median homes in the region are in:
In 2007, Florida, which has some of the region's most expensive areas, "may see some price declines" of as much as 5 to 10 percent during the first six months of 2007, says Yun. Over the entire year, prices in the state could grow 0 to 2 percent, he says.
For the region, look for price increases of 4 to 6 percent in 2007, he says.
Southerners are also spending
a smaller than average portion of their income
on their mortgage payments. In the South, a
home owner devotes approximately 20.7 percent
of income to that mortgage check, according
to NAR numbers. The national average is 23.6
But higher interest rates help make homeownership slightly more expensive in the South. Southerners paid the highest rate of any region: 6.51 percent in 2006, according to NAR data. (The Northeast and Midwest tied for lowest rates with 6.39 percent.)
The difference is minimal. On a $181,700 home (the region's median price) after 20 percent down, that amounts to $4,121 over the life of a 30-year mortgage or just over $11 a month.
Even though the prices aren't the lowest in the country, the South has the sunniest picture for would-be homeowners this year, says Yun. A combination of affordable prices, job growth above the national average, and relatively low interest rates mean that "if people have jobs they can own a home if they have good credit," Yun says.
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RAW Results October 28, 2013
From Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
Reported on by Kendra Bunyon For Wrestling News World
Pre-RAW Commercial
Cole tells us about HBK's superkick costing Bryan the Title, he's there to explain why. Cena's WHC, find out how at the top of the hour.
RAW Starts
Stills of Heyman on top of the HIAC, Punk to the top and beat Heyman down with a kendo stick, then a GTS up top! Stills from the main event at HIAC. Orton was shoved into HBK and he's down. HBK feeds Bryan a super kick and Orton picks up the win.
Announce Segment
What should Punk vs Ryback stip be? Street Fight, Tables Match or Falls Count Anwhere?
In Ring Segment
Cena out to the stage in pink.
Cena (off mic on stage) – Monday, it's Monday, and I gained a few pounds. (the WHC belt)
Cena to the ring all pumped up and smiles. Mixed reaction.
Cena – I'm used to that sound! Y'all know what it means, I'm baaaaaaaaack! Y'all miss me? Hahaha.
Cena – I've never seen so many hands flying in so many directions, it's like synchronized swimming! People are happy, maybe people upset, some skeptics, maybe think I came back too early. One skeptic I have to thank. It's that icky shufflin', cowboy hat wearin', Texas blowhard sitting over here.
JBL – You're welcome. I don't know for what.
Cena – I had to listen to this man every single week I was home. "John Cena's making the career mistake of a lifetime. I don't know who he thinks he is. He comes back ADR is going to put him on the shelf after just one match!"
JBL – He's imitating me? I don't sound like that!
Cena – thank you John, thank you for the motivation. You were wrong, and take a good look because the new Heavyweight Champ is here! It's not for one match, not for one week, not for one month, I'm back on Monday night RAW! I know what this means! It also means I'm back as Friday night delight on Smackdown as well! Few weeks ago in the UK thought they were getting Cena as a special appearance. Hell no, I'm going over to fight as the WHC! Yeah, I got to wear this brace, talk to that doctah, and put some ice on it once in a while. Well, hell, that's why they freeze watah, that's why they make doctahs, I'm back and I am ready to go!
"You suck!"
Cena – I'm excited, but don't want to get beside myself. Later, the WWE Champion has a celebration. (heat) Tonight we all get to celebrate Randy Orton. So we get to listen to a lot of people talk, so I'm going to stop talkin' now, and I know a lot of people will be happy about that. I just want to say I'm back, and ADR, you gave a hell of a match at HIAC. You get a rematch, and like always, you want some, come get some. Because #EvenStronger is not just a hashtag, its a way of life. This is the Cenation, we run the show, the Champ is here!
Sandow's music and he comes stomping out, case in hand.
Sandow – The uncrowned Champ is here! See John, you're not fooling the unwashed masses. Then again, maybe you are. You may be able to fool the WWE medical staff, but you're not fooling me. It's humanly impossible for a triceps to heal in the time you were gone. I saw what ADR did to you last night, and I know you're more hurt than you letting on. The real reason you're out here saying everything you're saying, is that you're afraid I'll cash in on you. See, John, I can cash in anytime, anyplace. Like right now! Then again, any night, but tonight.
Sandow tips the mic as if saluting, then starts to leave. Cena reaches for him, but Sandow kicks Cena's leg, then attacks Cena's arm with the case. The case to Cena's arm over and over. Sandow out and wraps Cena's arm into the post. "Rise above this!" yells Sandow as he sends Cena into the barricade, arm first. Then Cena into the stairs, arm first. Sandow grabs a chair, takes the stairs apart, then puts Cena's arm on the lower part of the stairs and holds Cena's arm with his foot and slams the chair down. "My time is now!"
Sandow cashes in his trashed and broken case. Cena is lolling on the floor holding his arm in pain.
MITB Cashing – Sandow vs Cena (c)
Cena after Sandow with kicks. Sandow with a blow to Cena's head, then attacks Cena's arm for two. Cena shoulder first into the post for two. Cena's arm slammed to the mat, then Sandow drops knees on Cena's elbow for two. Arm hold on Cena's arm on the mat. Cena muscles to sitting up, then to his knees and to his feet. Cena hits a belly-to-belly and both are down! Cena to his feet, but takes an arm drag from Sandow, then knee drops to the arm. Sandow slams Cena's arm down, then backs Cena into a corner and works that arm over. Snap suplex on Cena for two.
Arm hold on Cena on the mat. Cena to his feet, takes a knee to the gut, then forearms to the upper body. Cena fights back with a body drop on Sandow!
They exchange blows, Cena ducks and then uses his bad arm for a shoulder block. Botha re down. During the commercial Cena took a big clothesline. A big boot to Sandow, then a back suplex, but Cena then stops and holds that arm. Cena sets up, but no 5 knuckle shuffle. Neck breaker on Cena for two. Cena whipped arm first, falls to the floor. Dr. Sampson is watching closely. Cena again whipped arm first. Sandow up and Cena hits the worst AA ever. Sandow rolls out and Sampson over to see Cena. Sandow was being counted out, but Cena goes out and rolls Sandow into the ring. Cena tries for a one armed STF. Sandow frees himself. Sandow takes Cena down hard using that arm. Sandow gets two, but is pissed.
Full nelson on Cena, but not for long. Cena reverses for two. Both men are again down. Cena readjusts his arm padding. Sandow grabs Cena and locks on a crossface, and Cena can be seen laughing in the hold. Reversals, back and forth. Sandow hits his, you're welcome, but only gets two for it! Sandow sets Cena up top, puts his legs out. "This is awesome!" chants. Sandow up and sets up, but Cena headbutts Sandow down. Cena up and flies, but Sandow ducks and seems to have tweaked his knee. Sandow sets up, but Cena reverses for the AA and gets the three for it.
Winner – Cena (14:45)
Video recap of Sandow attacking Cena before the match, then into the match and Cena kept control through the match and won it. In the ring the ref tries to list Cena's left arm and Cena tweaks. The ref raises the other arm in victory.
Backstage Segment
Ambrose – Tonight could be the most important night in the history of The Shield, I'm being forced to defend my US Title against Big E. If Big E is the stock, I'm buying it. As a human bulldozer, I felt it last night. But make no mistake about it, it was a privilege for you to get some of my time and share the ring with Dean Ambrose.
Rollins – Last night, we made a mistake. A crucial mistake in underestimating the potental of Big E. Tonight we can rectify that. Tonight it's back to basics.
Ambrose – Tonight I defend my US Title successfully. The only Championship The Shield has left. I will defend my Title because I'm the baddest man alive, believe that!
Reigns – Believe in The Shield.
US Title Match – Ambrose (c) vs Big E
The Shield in the ring. Big E out to face Ambrose.
Big E backs Ambrose into a corner, then whips him. Ambrose's feet up in Big E's face. Clothesline to Big E, then blows for one. Blows to Big E in a corner and Big E's face seems to be swelling already. Neck breaker on Big E for two. Kick to a sitting Big E's face. Ambrose talks smack, pulls Big E up by his straps, then a knee to his gut. Big E back with clotheslines, but telegraphs and is kicked. Belly-to-belly on Ambrose, but then Reigns pulls the top rope down and Big E flies out. The ref calls for the bell.
Winner – Big E via DQ (1:40)
The Shield on Big E in the ring. They're beating down Big E, but the Usos run to the ring.
Maddox – I've got a real simple solution, this is now a 6 man tag!
Rollins – I ain't got to listen to you!
6 Man Tag Match
Reigns stomps one of his cousins, then Ambrose tags in. Ambrose with a sliding side step works the Uso over, then hits a suplex and tags in Rollins. Rollins with a kick to Jimmy's face for two. Reigns in and stomps. Reigns pins for two. Ambrose tags himself in and stomps Jimmy. Blows to Jimmy's gut, then a running drop kick to Jimmy for two. Chinlockk on Jimmy on the mat. The fans clap for Jimmy who fights up to his feet, then hits a jaw buster on Ambrose, then kicks him in the back of the head. Ambrose acts rocked as Jimmy is on the mat. Reigns tags in, but Jimmy plants his cousin.
Rollins and Jey in. Cheap attack on Ambrose, then works over Rollins, hitting a spinebuster. Shades of his Daddy with a bum slam, but Ambrose breaks the cover. Big E takes out Ambrose and himself. Jey up top, taking punches from Rollins. Rollins up, but Jey blocks and tosses Rollins face first to the mat. Jey flies, but eats feet! Reigns tags in, they both grab Jey, but Jimmy in and catches his brother. They take out Rollins, but then a double spear from Reigns and he gets the three.
Winners – The Shield (5:35)
Video recap of Jey eating Rollins' feet, then the double team, but their cousin coming back with the double spear for three.
In Ring Segment
HBK out in jeans, a red shirt, black vest with a pink ribbon, and a camo cap. HBK into the ring, but not looking as bouncy as usual. Stills from last night's main event.
HBK – Now I know I owe everybody an explanation for my actions last night. More importantly, I owe Daniel an explanation. If you will come out here so I can explain my actions.
Bryan comes out looking like a kicked puppy, sans t-shirt of any kind, only in his ring gear.
HBK – Look I know you're not happy about what happened last night. (heat) You need to understand, I didn't intend that to happen. The proof is in the pudding, I called that match right down the middle.
"You sold out!"
HBK – And then all hell broke loose, alright. Then I saw what you did to Trip. I know you don't understand, and I know they don't understand, but he's my best friend. I know you don't like him, I know they don't like him, I don't care. Trip is my best friend, and that's never, ever going to change. Our friendship will always supersede everything that goes on in this line of work. In my deepest, darkest hours, he was there for me. When everyone in my life turned their back on me, he was there for me. Last night, he needed me to be there for him, and I was. I'm not asking you to be okay with that, or even understand that. I'm just asking you to just accept my apology. Shake my hand.
"NO!" "NO!" "NO!" Bryan simply shook his head no.
HBK – Look, over ten years ago I taught you the basics, okay? I gave you a great foundation, but you've built on it. You did unbelievably well. You took it further than I could have possibly imagined, okay? Consider this, last night I took you to finishing school and taught you the most valuable lesson. You want to make it in the WWE, consider this, here, in this snake pit, you don't trust anybody. Not me, not that soon to be wife of yours, no one! Now I'm giving you the chance. I'm out here humbling myself, the least you can do is show me the respect I've earned and shake my hand.
"NO!" "NO!" "NO!" Bryan more forcefully shakes his head no.
HBK (looking more frazzled, and a bit pissed) – Let me tell you something you self righteous little puke! For seven months I've been listening to people call you a B+ player, and the whole time I've stuck up for you, saying no, he's an A+ player. Quite honestly, I don't know, and I don't care! What I do know is this, I am an A+ player. I always have been, and always will be. For the love of god, I'm Shawn Michaels and I'm giving you the chance on world wide TV to shake my hand, now do it!!!
"NO!" "NO!" "NO!" Bryan glares at HBK, then shakes his hand, but then takes HBK down and locks on the "YES!" lock! HBK finally taps out. Three refs out rip Bryan off HBK.
"You tapped out!" chants!
Bryan almost dragged from the ring as the refs are checking on HBK who's arm is out straight and he flinches and flops around when approached. Video recap of HBK in the "YES!" lock tapping out. Bryan is on the stage glaring down at HBK in the ring.
Backstage Segment
Renee – After everything that's gone on the past couple weeks, you should be frustrated…
Renee flees as The Wyatt Family's graphics play and the lights go out. The lights come up to show Rowan and Harper attacking and beating down Bryan. He's thrown into a ladder leaning against a wall. Bray grabs Bryan and says, "The devil made me do it!" Bray drives Bryan's head into the fence behind him. Bray then spins and dances away, but stops and drives an anvil case into Bryan's head (though it doesn't come anywhere near Bryan's head).
3 On 2 Handicap Match – Los Matadores vs 3MB
Los Matadores out with El Torito. 3MB comes out, Slater with a fishing net in hand, it's for El Torito.
Mahal on Diego in the ring. Slater tags in, eats an elbow, but is then stomped down. Mahal tags in and then tags in McIntyre. They triple team and McIntyre gets two for it. Mycstomps on Diego, then locks on an arm bar. Slater tags in and punches Diego. Knee drops on Diego, but then Diego moves out of the way of a knee drop. Fernando tags in and takes McIntyre down a couple times. Slater taken down, then McIntyre accidentally kicks Mahal in the head. A kick takes McIntyre down somehow, even though he hit the kick. Slater stalks El Torito, but he slides under the ring. Slater looks under another side and takes the fire extinguisher gas to the face. Slater is then gored in the bum. Los Matadores double team McIntyre for three.
Winners – Los Matadores (3:40)
In the ring Slater is caught in the net. The handle breaks off the net, but then El Torito takes Slater down. Video recap of the match and post match attacks.
Announce Segment
Cole goes on again about the WWE App and how great it is to vote for the stip of tonight's match. He actually walks us through how to install the App, because none of us have ever installed an App before.
Tamina & AJ vs Bellas
Cole says this is episode 1066. AJ skips to the ring, Tamina in tow. Bellas out in red. Brie is looking quite upset, looking back. Bryan has been taken away for medical attention. Brie was forced to stay behind and work this match. Video recap of the attack on Bryan. Brie almost in tears watching the tron.
AJ kicks Brie, then slams her face first. Brie kicked back, then AJ skips around her. Brie lands a drop kick on AJ. Tamina tags in and kicks Brie. Brie backed into a corner and throws blows, but is then slammed down for two. Chinlock on Brie on her knees as AJ watches on, leaning on the ropes, grinning. Brie to her feet. Head butts to Brie for two. Chinlock on Brie on her knees. Brie up, elbows free, then kicks Tamina in the head. Nikki tags in with clotheslines, then a drop kick. Nikki hung up top, then Brie knocked off the apron. Thesz Press on Tamina, but then Nikki eats corner, but Cole calls her Brie. Tamina catches Brie as she flies, and uses Nikki to knock Brie free. Tamina struggles to get Nikki from in front of her, to her shoulders, then, pulling her own hair out with Nikki's body, hits a Samoan drop. AJ tags in and locks on her submission until Nikki taps out.
Winners – AJ & Tamina (3:30)
AJ and Tamina celebrate. AJ skips up the ramp, leading Tamina.
WWE Rewind
The Wyatt Family destroying Miz at HIAC, then Kane returns and takes out Rowan and Harper, but then took out Miz as well.
Kane vs Miz
Kane to the ring looking thinner than we've seen him in a while, called fire from all four. Miz limps out to the ring, sneering at Kane the whole way.
Miz ducks Kane, throws a blow, but Kane's blow drops Miz. Miz runs into a big boot, even though his hands took it and the boot was about a foot from Miz's face. Kane telegraphs, is kicked. Miz tries to whip, but Kane reverses. Kane dives at Miz, Miz side steps. Miz climbs, flies, is caught and chokeslamed for three.
Winner – Kane (1:13)
Video recap of the chokeslam.
Kane – Stephanie McMahon, come out to this ring right now, I have something to say to you.
Steph's music hits and she comes out in a black sweater, brown leather knee high boots.
Steph – I think this is far enough. You can say what you want to say from there.
Kane – Fine. You have been on a power trip. You have abused your authority. You have been manipulative and you have ruined lives.
Kane – But in this day and age, it is what's best for business, therefore, the monster is yours to unleash.
Kane drops his mic, leaves the ring, walks up the ramp, looks at Steph who is looking very nervous. Kane removes his mask and hair, hands them to Steph, doesn't look at the fans, keeps his head hung, and leaves. Steph looks at the mask and hair in her hand, then slowly raises them in the air and smirks, as if it's a trophy.
Backstage Segment
Prime Time Players are trying to prove they're the best salesmen in the WWE. O'Neil beats up a Brawling Buddy. Young shows off watches. O'Neil with a slipper, he sniffs it and says it smells like Bob Backlund. Replica WHC and Divas Titles. Free shipping on everything with the promo PTP.
Otunga reading Big Show's problems with the WWE, and his lawsuit. Big Show is seeking restitution, pain and suffering. The lawsuit could costs the McMahons millions, and possibly control of the company.
In Ring Segment
Punk out, it's clobberin' time! Punk works the crowd in a big way as he gets to and into the ring.
Punk – I know it doesn't look like it, but last night, for the first time in over 3 months, I slept like a baby. It's because I did that I promised all of you I would do. I promised you I'd get Heyman, and last night, on top of HIAC, I kaned him within an inch of his life, then I put him to sleep. Let's hear you Orlando, Heyman is history!
"CM Punk!"
Punk – There's only one thing left to do, so I focus on Ryback. Ryback, you're big, but without Heyman you're a knuckle dragging neanderthal who stands zero chance against The Best In The World! Last night, like Heyman, I put you to sleep. Depending on how these people voted, I put you through a table, put you to sleep, or make you tap out. Everybody else take notice. You're dealing with a man who means what he says, and says what he means, I promised I would put and end to Heyman. Tonight I beat Ryback depending on how these people want to see you beaten, I promise!
Bryan wouldn't shake HBK's hand, so he made HBK tap out. Backstage The Wyatt Family attacked Bryan, then Bray took Bryan out.
Punk vs Ryback
King – It's time to find out how the WWE 'Universe' voted.
Street Fight – 59%
Falls Count Anywhere – 26%
Tables Match – 15%
Ryback to the ring.
"Goldberg!" chants. Ryback lifts Punk and slams him back into a corner. Blows and chops on Punk. Punk whipped, but comes back with a crossbody, then sent Ryback from the ring. Punk flies out onto Ryback, but is caught. Punk back first (carefully) into the post, then into the barricade. Ryback stands on the side of Punk's head with one foot by the barricade. Ryback grabs a table and slides it into the ring. Ryback in and starts setting up the table, but then stops and reaches out for Punk. Punk with a kendo stick to Ryback's ankles. Punk in and on Ryback, but Ryback with a nasty spinebuster on Punk. Punk up and on Ryback, but caught and slammed back into the corner.
The table is set up by the corner they are working on. Ear claps to Ryback, then Punk dives, but is caught. Punk works over Ryback who very carefully sets himself up on the table. Punk with his Savage elbow puts Ryback through the table. Punk locks on a hold and Ryback taps out.
Winner – Punk (4:26)
The Wyatt Family's music hits! Punk waits in the ring. Punk with the kendo stick on Rowan, then Harper, but then they get on Punk and take him down. Bray is rocking and smiling. They beat Punk down in a corner and Bray leans forward to watch. Big clothesline to Punk, then Bray up and to the ring. Rowan and Harper hold Punk for Bray. Punk head butts Bray! Clothesline from Harper and Punk is down! Bray grabs Punk and hits Sister Abigail. Rowan and Harper stand to each side of Punk, Bray knees over Punk and says, "The devil made me do it."
Recap of Punk head butting Bray, but then taking Sister Abigail.
The Real Americans vs Cody Rhodes & Goldust
The Real Americans out with Zeb. Cody and Goldust to the ring. Time lapse of Goldust putting his paint on.
Goldust and Cesaro lock up. Goldust huffs at Cesaro who isn't impressed. Cesaro runs the ropes over and under unto an arm drag. Swagger tags in and taken down. "You still got it!" chants. Cesaro tags in and slams Goldust into a corner. Upper cut to Goldust. Goldust whipped, corner-spring elbow back on Cesaro. Cody tags in for two on Cesaro.
Cody elbows back on Cesaro, then slams Cesaro face first to the mat. Goldust tags in and lands a bulldog for two. Swagger and Cody tag in. Swagger eats a missile drop kick from Cody.
Swagger clothesline Cody. Belly-to-belly on Cody. Cesaro tags with a gut wrench for two. Swagger tags in with a snap mare on Cody. Cody struggles to reach his brother, but Swagger fights him back to the heel corner. Cesaro hangs Cody up top illegally. Swagger bomb to Cody's back. Cesaro tags in, takes Goldust out, then bounces over Swagger to land double feet on Cody's back. Chinlock on Cody on the mat. Cody up and arm drags Cesaro, but then Cesaro throws Cody in the air and lands an upper cut on his way down. Goldust rushes in and breaks the count.
Cesaro with blows on Cody. Cody blocks, throws his own blows, but then lands a knee. Cesaro knocked out, and Cody down on the mat. Both tag out. Goldust with clotheslines, then 'vintage' Goldust when Swagger telegraphs. Blows on Swagger in a corner. Nine, huff, then ten! Goldust hits his sick power slam. Cesaro in and eats a disaster kick. Cody takes Cesaro out. Goldust flies, rolls Swagger up, but reversed into a patriot lock. Goldust free, rolls Swagger up, but then Cesaro in to break it. Swagger with the patriot lock. Goldust taps out.
Winners – The Real Americans (12:12)
Cena and Sandow in the ring. Sandow attacked Cena with his case, then a chair outside. Sandow then cashed in his MITB case, but ended up loosing after a fantastic match.
Stage Segment
ADR out wiving his Mexican flag, then put it in a stand on the stage. Heat for ADR, but not much.
ADR – I don't care what that Gringo Sandow did or didn't do tonight. For me it that thief, that big %^&* John Cena. (virtually no reaction) AT HIAC he stole my WHC. Tonight Cena won, so I got a rematch. That injured arm is my target. (What?) I will attack it over and over until I break it. (What?) That WHC belongs to me. (What?) You already know that. (What?)
In Ring Segment
Fandango out with SR for her first singles match on WWE TV. SR is in the same gold outfit she wore last night at HIAC.
Summer Rae vs Nattie
Summer Rae is still dancing in the ring. Nattie comes out with Khali and Hornswoggle.
Nattie kicks at Summer Rae who catches her foot. Nattie locks her legs into a submission hold. A clothesline, then Summer Rae flopped around a bit as Nattie ran the ropes. They flop on the mat, then Nattie bridges up. Backslide on Summer Rae for two. Summer Rae slams Nattie chest first into the corner. Summer Rae with a pliee, then a back kick that looks like she's trying to dance ballet. Summer Rae locks Nattie into a strange hold that doesn't make much sense, then rolls her up for two. More dancing then Summer Rae gets two. Summer Rae talks smack, then lands on Nattie's left leg, then lands again on it. Summer Rae locks the leg into a hold, but Nattie swipes at her and gets slammed back onto the mat. Summer Rae flops around on the mat, then pins Nattie for two. Chinlock on Nattie. Nattie up and elbows free. Drop kick to Nattie for two.
Summer Rae dances and Fandango on the apron kisses her, but Hornswoggle pulls fnd down. Khali chops Fandango. Summer Rae yells at Khali. Summer Rae turns into the sharpshooter and quickly taps out.
Winner – Nattie (5:17)
Nattie celebrates while Summer Rae acts like her leg is broken outside.
In Ring Segment
All the Superstars and Divas are on the stage. The Shield down at the bottom of the ramp, waiting. Trip's music hits and he comes out with Steph. The hug on stage. Trip woogles the top of El Torito's fake hair, then they head to the ring hand in hand. Trip holds the ropes for Steph, then he gets into the ring himself. The Shield into the ring as well.
Trip – A decade ago the Chairman of the WWE came to me and asked who I thought would be the face of the WWE in the future. I looked long and hard at the roster and picked one man. I put him in Evo, put him under the tree, watched him become a star. I watched him do heinous and horrible things to everyone on the roster, including me and my family. But then he matured and became the A+ Player. With great pride, last night, as that A+ Player, inside HIAC, became The face of the WWE. Not some B+ player, some sawed off little troll, who is in a hospital bed right now. No, an A+ player. The A+ Player fulfilled my prophecy when he became WWE Champion. It's with great pride right now I present that man to you, Randy Orton.
Orton out to the ring, strap in hand, as Trip and Steph clap for him. Orton poses for the fans, then shakes hands with Trip. Then they hug. Steph and Trip then group hug Orton.
Steph – To all of you Superstars on the stage, Orton isn't just our Champion, he's everyone's Champion. That means Orton represents all of you, what you aspire to be, so I'm asking you to show the WWE Champ the respect he so richly deserves.
Orton – Having this Title, being WWE Champion, makes me, simply put, better than you (to the fans). As a matter of fact (Orton turns to the Superstars on the stage), it makes me better than all of you. All of you standing on that stage fantasizing about the day you take this from me, but you will not. You're either born a success, or you're not. Make no mistake about it, I'm a success, and this is also the base of the WWE, but it's also the base of your superior. Do I make myself clear?
Well it's the Big Show!
Big Show down the ramp. The Shield attacks Big Show, but then the Usos and Rhodes brothers are there. They take The Shield up the ramp, fighting. The stage breaks into a huge fight and clears, leaving the Divas cowering to one side. Big Show slides into the ring that quickly clears out.
Big Show – Can you pay the bill for this? I know about the restraining order, but I can't stand by and watch this! What's the worst that can happen, I'm arrested? You think I don't have friends who can bring me bail? You don't get it do you. My lawsuit is going to cost you millions of dollars. I don't care if I bankrupt your whole damn throne. I'll take every damn dime! Everything. You think you took from me? I don't care. I have nothing to lose Hunter!
Orton attacks Big Show from behind with the belt. Steph is screeching at Orton to get him. Big Show to his feet and swings as Orton does. Orton is knocked out. Steph's eyes are huge, but Trip is pissed. Off comes his coat, then tie. His shirt is unbuttoned, but then he drops off the apron. Steph grabs Trip and won't let him go back, no matter what Big Show says off mic to them.
"Let's go Big Show!" chants.
Big Show is ready to fight and Trip steps up again, but then steps back. Trip is seething as Big Show's music plays. Video recap of Orton's attack on Big Show, then Big Show's attack on Orton. Big Show then leaves the ring, spinning Trip's jacket over his head like a rally towel. Trip into the ring where Orton is using the ropes to slowly get up, holding his face the whole time.
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Cody & Goldust
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This book represents a culmination of my effort to present a comprehensive catalog of my best photographs, grouped and organized by subjects that include winter landscape, waterfalls, avian, wildlife, aviation, Civil War battlefields, Dayton, Cincinnati, flowers, autumn landscape, sports/action and more. Also featured are some of my favorite black and white as well as handcolored images. I try to let the pictures speak for themselves, and they speak of a message that echoes the spirit that guides my artistic vision.
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Jim Crotty is an accomplished professional photographer who first became involved with nature photography when he was 12 years old. His photographs have been recognized with national, regional and local awards as well as an extensive list of public installations and showings. He is also represented by three separate stock agencies and has had his work published in books and magazines. In addition to nature photography Jim also maintains a growing list of well-known client organizations for his practice in commercial and freelance photography. For more information about Jim's work please visit JimCrotty.com and CalmPhotos.com
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Perhaps you have an ancestor that died from unusual circumstances. The first thing that you can do to document it is to locate a death certificate or a newspaper article, but you might also see if a coroner's record or medical examiner's record exists where you can learn more.
Where to look
As you probably know, record access and titles are not the same in every location and time period. Look for records in these places:
- archives
- libraries
- funeral homes
- online databases
- Family History Library Catalog: keyword search for coroner
- Google Search (coroner's or medical examiner records in the locality you are researching)
Be advised that in different time periods or locations, coroner's records may be referred to as medical examiner records. The Massachusetts Forrester Mortuary Records collection at FamilySearch.org contains medical examiner records, mortuary records, and the Order of Forrester's Financial Statements.
Ohio, Stark County Coroner's Records, 1890-2002 on FamilySearch.org includes entries in the coroner's inquest book and coroner's reports.
What you may learn
If you are successful in finding this documentation on your ancestor, you may learn:
- name at death
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- name of funeral home
- place of burial
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Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson
As the nonautomatic qualifying schools begin to assert themselves nationally so do the players who are on those teams. Players such as MiQuale Lewis, DeAndre Brown and Brian Johnson made names for themselves nationally last year and now it's time for a new crop to emerge.
Who will be the next to breakthrough and get the nation to take notice? Several players have the ability to do so, and as spring football begins, here are a couple of names to watch as potential breakthrough players.
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Clausen isn't an unknown name, but he has yet to live up to the hype that followed him out of high school. He showed flashes of greatness in games against teams such as Purdue and Hawaii, but he also threw costly interceptions that led to losses. This is the year Clausen pulls it all together, finds that consistency and brings the Irish back to a double-digit win season.
Koa Misi, DE, Utah
Misi had a great season last year, but was often overshadowed by fellow defensive end Paul Kruger. With Kruger gone early to the NFL and tackle Greg Newman lost to graduation, Misi will be the top player on the Utes' defensive line and should be able to improve on his stats from a season ago, which included four sacks and three forced fumbles.
Patrick Edwards, WR, Houston
Most remember Houston for the horrifying broken leg he suffered against Marshall last October, but before the injury ended his season, Edwards was well on his way to becoming one of the best wide receivers in the country. In eight games, Edwards had 46 catches for 634 yards and four touchdowns. He was also a team leader in kickoff returns.
Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
Last season was supposed to be a breakout campaign for Mathews, a sophomore, but injuries dampened those hopes and Mathews had just 113 carries for 606 yards and six touchdowns. Those numbers are skewed a bit since Mathews had games of 163 and 166 yards, but those games show that Mathews has the talent to be one of the nation's best backs.
James Wright, RB, New Mexico
Wright saw some playing time last year -- 54 carries for 348 yards and two touchdowns -- but he spent most of the season stuck behind seniors Rodney Ferguson and Paul Baker. It was a good learning experience that will serve him well as he works with a new coaching staff that plans to balance the offense. Wright will be the feature back heading into the spring and has the tools to continue the great string of running backs who have come through the Lobos' program.


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On Vacation!General August 6th, 2010
I know surprised huh! I can't believe it myself but we all need a few days off to recoup and enjoy life. I'm a work-aholic and it shows.
Therefore I will be out on vacation August 6-8th, returning August 9th with my brushes ready to work. Phone calls and email replies by me personally are limited however Tiffany will still be available.
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The Devils Twins is one of the most gripping New England bands and their 2013 release "Old Fashion Mischief" landed them at number 2 on the countdown. The groups throwback style, with modern creativity, creates a sound that as original as possible in todays music. There is a naturalness and truth to The Devils Twins Music, and "Old Fashion Mischief" was one of the best albums in New England in 2013. 2014 will continue to bring continued success for The Devils Twins, and you can stay updated with them on their Facebook page and as always check back here.
Check out the rest of the countdown, #10- Sakara, #9- Lesser Men, #8- Letters From Home, #7- Conforza, #6- Anchorlines, #5- Spies Like Us, #4- Rumors of Betrayal, & #3- Young London.
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College Hockey:Struggles at BC, Maine, and Hockey East in general
I probably learned more than three things about Hockey East this weekend. At least I think so. But that's our Monday morning format, which also leaves me something for the mid-week column. So here are the three most significant things I think I learned.
Three: Boston College dodged a celebration bullet.
Imagine the scene on Saturday night if the Eagles celebrated last year's national championship with a banner raising while doing so as an 0-2 club.
They came mighty close.
After Northeastern beat them at Matthews Arena, 3-1, they traveled to Massachusetts on Friday night, still a near prohibitive favorite. But jaws around Hockey East began dropping as the out-of-town scoreboard showed the Eagles in trouble. Heading into the third period, they trailed, 3-0. A banner raising with a sour-taste-in-their-mouths 0-2 record seemed almost certain.
Bill Arnold and Destry Straight scored in the opening eight and a half minutes to get within one, but then UMass's Darren Rowe countered to reestablish a two-goal lead that still held with little more than three minutes remaining.
BC, however, showed that superior talent can sometimes crawl out of holes it finds itself in and two Pat Mullane strikes sent the game into overtime where some kid named Johnny Gaudreau scored the game-winner.
One night later, the Eagles followed the banner raising with a more championship-like performance, scoring twice in the first period en route to a 3-0 win over Northeastern.
In dodging the bullet, they may well have learned lessons that will suit them well in their title defense.
Two: Maine's offense is in big trouble.
Hey, we knew that last year's firepower wasn't returning, and the Black Bears would need to win games in a more defensive fashion. But after getting shellacked at home by St. Lawrence, 5-0 and 5-1, Maine has to be hearing alarms blaring.
About the offense in particular. Other than the lone win — 4-3 over Army — the Black Bears have scored a grand total of two goals in the other four games, all losses. (And for point of reference, Army last year posted a 4-23-7 record.)
Yes, it's supposed to be a great Maine freshman class and yes, this is a team that should be better in the second half than the first as those youngsters adapt to collegiate hockey. But at this rate, the Black Bears stand a distinct chance of digging themselves too big a hole to crawl out of.
The one fortunate thing is that they've yet to play their first Hockey East game. They've still got a clean slate there.
One: The league has gotten off to a very rough start.
Heading into the final game to finish on Saturday night, Hockey East teams were still looking for their first nonconference win of the weekend.
Granted, all the games except Maine's series against St. Lawrence were on the road and mostly against formidable opponents, but still…
Maine got swept by unranked St. Lawrence. Merrimack lost to the two Alaska teams, both unranked. Providence returned from fourth-ranked Miami with only a tie in two games, albeit with the loss coming in overtime. And Lowell had lost on Friday night to Denver, 5-1.
Fortunately, the River Hawks rebounded with a 3-1 win over Colorado College to maintain some sense of league pride. And thankfully New Hampshire swept St. Cloud at home last weekend.
Because right now, Hockey East teams are 7-8-1 out of conference and 4-8-1 against the other three traditional conferences.
Hey, it isn't even Halloween yet so there's tons of hockey left to be played. But if the league doesn't start doing a better collective job outside its borders, Hockey East teams will be looking at the PairWise Rankings in March with sour looks on their faces.
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Adorable Teddy Bears Likely to Be Secretly Evil
We don't want to alarm anyone, but we may have a Situation with some stuffed bears.
We don't want to alarm anyone, but we may have a Situation. Here in our dusty Intel cubicle we've been going through the papers, consuming large amounts of coffee, and we've come across a sequence of events that has convinced us if we don't act quickly we could all face doom.
Event 1: Earlier this year, a Connecticut man named Peter Greenwood was charged with running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded charities and other institutions of hundreds of millions of dollars. Later found in his possession? A collection of Steiff teddy bears.
Event 2: The New York Post reports that the CEO of Steiff teddy bears has been charged with rape by a departing employee. The employee, one Jane Collins, tells the Post: "I adore the company's line of teddy bears."
As any logical person who has seen Karen Black's Trilogy of Terror or any one of the Chucky movies will recognize, these events prove one thing: These teddy bears are evil. Somehow, they have obtained the ability to possess their owners' minds and encourage them to commit terrible acts. And that quote about not blaming them? Sinister, if you ask us. Quick, everyone! We must destroy these bears! Before they destroy us.


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Opening Date:
August 21, 2014
Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Vivica A. Fox, Mark McGrath, Kari Wuhrer, Courtney Baxter, Dante Palminteri, D.C. Douglas, Tiffany Shepis, Raymond T. Williams
Anthony C. Ferrante
Horror, SciFi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller
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Fathom Events and The Asylum are excited to bring the highly-anticipated sequel to the ultimate made-for-TV guilty pleasure to the big screen for an epic one-night cinema event on Thursday, August 21.
In Sharknado 2: The Second One, Fin and April are back as a freak weather system turns its deadly fury on New York City, unleashing a Sharknado on the population and its most cherished landmarks.
In addition to the big screen presentation of this natural disaster phenomenon, cinema audiences will be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Second One including never-before-seen footage, hilarious bloopers and more!
Sharknado 2: The Second One (NR)
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The Museum of Arts and Sciences has invited a leading vertebrate paleontologist to shed new light on "Ziggy," its 40-million-year-old Zygorhiza whale fossil and one of Georgia's most valuable treasures. A public lecture is planned for February 26, 2015, at 7PM. Currently, the Museum classifies its Ziggy as genus zygorhiza, a subfamily of the dorudontinae species of ancient whales. A great deal of new scientific research has been uncovered in recent years about the dorudontinae species of ancient whales, which may impact the Museum's educational programming. In February, the Museum will bring Dr. Mark Uhen, one of the nation's leading vertebrate paleontologists, to Macon to review the fossil and consider the need for a reclassification of Ziggy from Zygorhiza to Dorudon serratus.
"Art Rocks" is open through February 22, 2015 at the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS). This exhibition explores the earth science of Providence Canyon State Park (in Lumpkin, GA) and the art of en plein aire landscape painting. It is an exhibition of landscape paintings by Professor of Art William Jones alongside a geologic survey of the canyons by Professor of Earth Sciences Dr. James Hyatt, both from Eastern Connecticut State University. These two faculty members spent years investigating the art and sciences of the canyons. Rocks and Minerals from the Museum's Education Collection are also on display.
The Human Gyroscope in the Museum's lobby is just one of the many new interactive exhibits the Museum of Arts and Sciences acquired recently from the former Fort Discovery National Science Center in Augusta. Recently purchased from the National Science Foundation, the Human Gyroscope is a fun and exhilarating immersive experience that gives riders a sense of weightlessness.
Opened in conjunction with and in celebration of Georgia's 2nd Annual "Careers in Energy Week" was an exploration that demonstrated how energy makes change possible.
SPARKS: Understanding Energy, an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, explored many forms of energy with special emphasis on the science of electricity. The exhibition included demonstrations of radiant, thermal, gravitational, mechanical, chemical and electrical energy for visitors of all ages.
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Bangkok Dangerous Movie Reviews
Bangkok Dangerous
Release Date: Sep 05, 2008
Genre: Action/AdventureDrama
Rating: (R)
User reviews on Bangkok Dangerous
This is not the first or the best \"Hitman wanting to quit\" movie ever made, but it holds up on its own. Decent action and Cage is his usual best. The downfalls are that the story becomes too predictable and even though Cages\' character shows that he has combat skills, he never really uses them. I was hoping that even the \'Hits\' themselves would have been more unique. All in all, check this out if you like these type of movies or if you\'re just a Cage fan. 3 stars only because I couldn\'t chose 2 1/2.
Cage is good in anything. Filmed in Bangkok. Pretty violent. Plot is he is an assassin hired to kill 4 people in Bangkok. Kills 3 and noit happy about killing fourth. People who hired him are upset. Shooting starts. Very interesting surprise ending.
Better than I was expecting it to be but to be honest, I wasn\'t expecting much. It was certainly entertaining but seemed like it was going for something it couldn\'t get. Almost like a John Woo \"wannabe\" movie. It left a lot of loose ends I thought and the story didn\'t seem finished. I know a lot of that sounds bad but if you have nothing else going on and feel like seeing a movie - you will most likely enjoy it.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' (NYSE:KKD) fourth-quarter and year-end numbers continued baking on the heels of 20 prior quarters of positive same-store sales growth. But the question remains whether the doughnut maker can become a doughnut king.
Krispy Kreme faces a number of challenges in the coffee-chain sector with competitors like Dunkin' Brands (NASDAQ:DNKN) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX). The first is the fact that these coffee stores have a greater share of the retail coffee-chain market. Moreover, Dunkin Donuts has moved well beyond serving jelly-filled delights in order to compete with Starbucks' broader menu, which was beefed up by the acquisition of La Boulange last year.
Krispy Kreme's financials at a glance
In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 3.3% to $112.7 million from $109.1 million as company same-store sales rose 1.6%, the 21st consecutive quarterly increase. And Krispy Kreme management says these figures would have been about 1% higher had it not been for the harsh winter weather in a number of key markets.
The company's adjusted net income really brought the yeast, as it rose by 37% to $8.3 million, or $0.12 per share. This compares to $6.1 million, or $0.09 per share, in the year-ago period. Krispy Kreme also repurchased $20.5 million worth of common stock in fiscal 2014, leaving $55.7 million in cash on hand -- and that's a lot of dough.
Challenges to future growth
While Krispy Kreme customers rave about the company's sweet treats, the food police contend doughnuts are bad for your health. If this mind-set gains traction, then it could have an adverse impact on the business' future growth.
However, Krispy Kreme plans to expand its brand by capturing market share with increased beverage sales. And CEO James H. Morgan anticipates year-over-year growth in adjusted earnings per share of 20% to 30%.
Starbucks' and Dunkin' Brands' expansion plans
In the meantime, Krispy Kreme's biggest challenge is competition from Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands. And these companies are continuing to grow revenue and earnings by store expansion.
In 2013, Starbucks paired up with Target to open 150 new coffee outlets, one in almost every new Target store opened during last fall's push into Canada.
For its part, Dunkin' Brands has long been an established franchise outfit. The company's brand also includes Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores in its 10,500-shop empire. Dunkin's franchising operation allows stores to readily pop up with comparatively low start-up costs.
The company is also taking its brand to the United Kingdom in a strategic alliance with two London-based groups. The five-year plan in play calls for Dunkin' to develop 150 stores in the United Kingdom.
The last cream puff
Krispy Kreme has indeed posted very solid numbers showing continued revenue and earnings growth. And this has been an ongoing pattern for 21 consecutive quarters. But the question remains: How far can the company take this, and will investors will go along for the ride in the long run?
That said, Krispy Kreme's guidance for the rest of its fiscal year calls for continued earnings growth. Future stock repurchases will also boost those earnings figures. And the company has enough dough in the shop to contemplate more buybacks.
Further on up the road, in order to compete effectively with Dunkin' Brands and Starbucks, Krispy Kreme will need to consider some changes: for instance, broadening its menu and offering customers a healthier line of offerings -- perhaps whole-grain and organic items and other light, not-so-sweet snacks.
Of course, in my opinion Krispy Kreme's customers should have no fear of the food police and continue enjoying one of the doughnut shops heavenly glazed treats; after all, life is brief. In sum, Krispy Kreme should provide investors with opportunities in the short term.
Ultimately, however, Dunkin' Brands and Starbucks are probably better choices in this sector for investors with a long-term view. Even though Starbucks lowered its 2014 guidance in its last financial report, the company intends to open new stores and leave a bigger footprint on the Web.
In short, the leading coffee shops have plans for future growth and track records of solid revenue and earnings growth. And the diversity of each chain's menu presents Krispy Kreme with a big challenge to meet.
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EuroGames Stockholm to host 2015 International Lesbian and Gay World Aquatic Championships
EuroGames has announced it will partner with the ILGA to present the World Aquatic Championships in 2015. The World Aquatic Championships will be included as part of the cultural spot and political program of the EuroGames.
The EuroGames is one of the world's largest LGBTQ-events. Founded by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) in 1992 to combat discrimination, encourage integration, and promote the right to engage in sport, politics and culture - regardless of sexual orientation, gender, religion, age, ethnic origin, political beliefs, or athletic or artistic ability.
"We are happy to make EuroGames Stockholm an even greater international event as well as receive the recognition of IGLA, which has ensured high-quality aquatics competitions and defended human rights since 1987," says Jakob Jansson, EuroGames Stockholm President
"Our organisation hopes that this collaboration will lead to a long-lasting relationship to further our mission of promoting aquatic sports, friendly competition of the highest standards and stronger ties within the international LGBTQ sporting community, says Scott Kohanowski, IGLA Co-President.
EuroGames Stockholm August 5-9 2015. It is expected to attract over 5.000 participants and more than 250.000 visitors. EuroGames is held about three times per decade. Previous host cities include Barcelona, Paris, London and Antwerp.
Registration for the Eurogames is now open at the following link: http://eurogamesstockholm.com/registration
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My husband debuted a documentary last weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival. Here's a quickie press roundup.
A review from CinemaBlend:
"There's surprisingly something for everyone here...Hoffman is a very noble and undeniable talented subject and Tremaine uses those assets to create a documentary that's not only compelling, but also a blast to watch."
A great interview from ArtsBeat.
A video interview from CinemaBlend.
An interview (with a great picture) on MovieLine.We're so happy about the good buzz the film is getting!
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Brilliant Girls Cookbook
2007-2008 Taylor-MacDowell Girls Lyseth School - Portland, Maine
de Edited by Sophia Giancotti and Claire Chanis
The "Brilliant Girls" are the fourth grade girls of Mr. MacDowell's and Mrs. Taylor's 2007-2008 Lyseth School class. They worked together to create this cookbook, which includes 16 of their favorite recipes, ranging from Potato Pockets to Banana Strawberry Smoothies. The Brilliant Girls created this cookbook to thank and honor their teachers for a wonderful year of fun and learning.
The book is only available in the hardcover/dust jacket version -- which has a great photograph of all of the girls in the class. It is $29.95. No one profits from the sale of this book -- only the great folks at Blurb who published it for us.
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Schaefer Raposa
Sept. 26, 2013
WILMER, Texas (SMU) - The SMU equestrian squad defeated New Mexico State 10-9 in its 2013-14 season opener on Thursday at BuckBranch Farm. Thursday's competition was SMU's first official competition with a western squad.
"The win means a lot in our debut as a united team (with western and hunt seat)," interim head coach Natalie Burton said. "We did what we had to do. Our hunt seat team did what they had to do, and the western squad turned in a phenomenal effort to win horsemanship over a seasoned team. A lot of credit goes to what coach Adkins has done with that team in a short time. We demonstrated a way we can win all year, even with a young team."
SMU's western squad claimed three of the five horsemanship points in the discipline's debut with the program. Junior Courtney Line took the first of three horsemanship points, tallying 69.5 points in her 2013-14 debut. Jaclyn White, one of six freshmen to make her debut on Thursday evening, defeated her Aggie counterpart 69.5-67.5. Classmate Hannah McCain took horsemanship MVP honors with a 72.5-66 decision in the anchor spot of the lineup.
The Mustangs' hunter seat team took seven of the 10 points on Thursday, including four of the five in equitation over fences. Freshman Sylvia de Toledo claimed MVP honors on fences, with an 87-77 victory over NMSU's Julie Frey. Fellow newcomer Charlotte Jacobs took her first of two points on the afternoon with a 78-65 win over fences. Sophomore Schaefer Raposa edged Hannah Swarthout 79-75, and senior Julianna Fischer earned a 13-point spread, topping Shannon Dooley 78-65.
With the flat score tied 2-2, Jacobs completed her two-point afternoon with a 73-64 win in the anchor spot. Sophomore Mary Abbruzzese and junior Paulena Johnson took the other two points on the flat with 77 and 73 points, respectively.
In the second western event, New Mexico State took four out of the five possible reining points, with sophomore Kristen Schramm earning what turned out to be an important 66.5-66.5 tie in the leadoff spot of the lineup.
SMU held a 1358-1338.5 edge in rider points.
The Mustangs will remain at home to take on the University of Tennessee at Martin on Sunday at 10 a.m. CT at BuckBranch Farm.


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Scrabble word: SALMON
In which Scrabble dictionary does SALMON exist?
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Definitions of SALMON in dictionaries:
- noun - any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
- noun - a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho
- noun - flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae
- noun - a pale pinkish orange color
- adj - of orange tinged with pink
- Any of various large food and game fishes of the genera Salmo and Oncorhynchus, of northern waters, having delicate pinkish flesh and characteristically swimming from salt to fresh water to spawn.
- A moderate, light, or strong yellowish pink to a moderate reddish orange or light orange.
- noun - a food fish
There are 6 letters in SALMON: A L M N O S
Scrabble words that can be created with an extra letter added to SALMON
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Mike Alvarado "really devoted himself to training" for this weekend's fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.
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A former junior welterweight champion, the 33-year-old Alvarado is an impressive pugilist who is courageous and tough to rattle.
Hence, it's somewhat surprising and disappointing that Alvarado was beaten into submission by Ruslan Provodnikov last October.
"The Mike Alvarado that you'll see on Saturday is the best trained Mike Alvarado that you've seen in years," said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum. "He really devoted himself to training for the fight without some of the nonsense that took place in the past with some of his training."
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old Marquez (55-7-1, 40 KOs) lost a split decision to Timothy Bradley on October 12.
Bradley was the aggressor and clearly handled Marquez throughout the competitive affair.
To offset Marquez's ruggedness, Bradley utilized his blazing hand speed and elite footwork.
"Desert Storm" dominated with jabs and managed to avoid exchanges and getting lured into a slugfest.
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If a "Sin City" judge wasn't incompetent, Bradley would have universally trumped Marquez on points.
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Dear Milnes,
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Last night I learn that it was Mauritius Lowe their Father, actually, who saved the late immortal Turner from his Barber's shop,3 and made a Welt-berühmter [world-famous man] of him;—and that poor Miss Lowe learned drawing beside him, under her Father's tuition. Have you no enthusiasm left?— The Subscription, I am told, goes on handsomely.4 At lowest there is no want of Penny Letters about it.
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white and dark hearted brownies
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White and Dark Heart Brownies
So about the light brownies: as I said above, white chocolate brownies are tough. I looked at every recipe that I could find for them and rejected each on different accounts. (Those that had reviews were never reviewed well.) I finally started reverse engineering my old fallback, the one-bowl brownies I've been making since grade school that despite their absence of browned butter, imported chocolate, Dutched cocoa and paragraphs of direction, are really spectacular. I increased the chocolate, knowing that the flavor of white chocolate is hard to find in confections, even in larger quantities and top qualities. I decreased the sugar. I increased the thickness, just a tad. But I left the important part there, that it's a one-bowl brownie, something that's doubly important because you'll be making two batches. Two bowls; we can manage that, right?
I'm not going to call this the best brownie I've ever made — in fact, I was so convinced that it wouldn't work, I didn't even take photos of the process of making them — but it exceeded my expectations. They're chewy, their sweetness is not completely out of control and they each taste enough like their primary ingredient to earn their titles. But? They're so much better in the context (or as the belly button) of their darker brownie compatriots. Also, cuter. Once a year, you can make something just because it's cutest thing to do.
This recipe makes 16 2-inch square white or dark chocolate brownies. To make a pan of each and reverse the middles, you'll need double the ingredients listed below. You will end up with 32 reversed-center brownies.
3 ounces (85 grams) semisweet or good white chocolate*, coarsely chopped
1 stick (4 ounces or 113 grams) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (6 1/8 ounces or 175 grams) sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon table salt or 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt (about 2 grams)
2/3 cup (83 grams) all-purpose flour
1-inch heart or other shaped cookie cutter
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over opposite sides of pan. Repeat with second piece of foil in opposite direction. Butter foil.
Melt white or dark chocolate and butter together in a large bowl over a simmering pot of water (or in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between each) until it is 90% melted; remove from heat and stir the mixture until it is smooth. (I do this too keep things from getting too hot.) Whisk in sugar. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. Add flour and salt together, stirring until just combined. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes (for the dark chocolate version) and 30 to 35 minutes (for the white chocolate version).
Repeat this recipe with the other kind of chocolate and a second 8×8-inch square pan. If you don't have two matching square pans (understandably) simply wait until you can remove your brownies from the pan as directed in the next step, and start again.
Cool pans on a wire rack in the freezer if you're going to make cut-outs; frozen brownies are much easier to make clean cuts from. Once solid, transfer brownies in their foil "sling" to a large cutting board and cut each pan of brownies into 16 even squares, about 2×2 inches each. Still cold (and if they warm up and soften too quickly, pop them back in the freezer for 5 minutes), carefully, slowly, gently, press your cookie cutter into the center of each brownie and set the cut-out aside. Insert the dark cut-outs into the centers of the light brownies, and vice-versa. From here, you can let them warm up to room temperature or wrap them up in the freezer until you will need them.
* I generally dislike the qualifier "good" in recipes; it suggests that if you don't use the very! best! olive oil, butter, wine, etc. your recipe will be terrible. Feh. But good white chocolate is a world apart from the cheap stuff. Namely, it is white chocolate, and not "white baking chips" which will melt into a yellow-oiled chunky… ugh, trust me. You'll be glad you used something better.
white and dark hearted brownies was originally published on smittenkitchen.com
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Barrie Lynn Krich
From: Advertising executive
To: Cheese expert
Turning point: She attended a wine-and-cheese tasting
As an account manager for a Los Angeles advertising firm, Barrie Lynn Krich enjoyed a generous entertainment allowance and often took her clients out to dinner. One afternoon in spring 2004, she invited a client to a wine-and-cheese tasting at a restaurant. "I liked cheese," says Krich. "I loved cooking and having friends over, and I'd serve cheese, although not with passion." But at the tasting, she says, "my whole world shifted." Krich sampled a Wisconsin raw cow's milk cheese called Pleasant Ridge Reserve, produced only during the warm months, when the cows feast on lush pasture, and it was "as if Cupid's arrow came out of the sky and hit me," she says. "The cheese had a deep, ultra-complex, meaty flavor, and it almost melted in my mouth. It was amazing paired with wine." Krich tried all the samples and sat riveted as the instructor talked about the cows, the goats and the land on which the animals grazed. "I thought, These family cheese makers care so much," she says. "I wanted to learn everything I could about them and their cheeses. The event was a visceral, emotional experience—like falling in love with a man."
Over the next two years, Krich, now 65, read every cheese book she could lay her hands on. She took classes at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. She invited friends to her apartment for cheese fondue or barbecued cheese or macaroni and cheese. And she read to them from her cheese books. One night, to test how much she'd learned, she invited 23 friends to a tasting on the rooftop of her apartment building. Under the stars, she gave a little talk about the cheeses—where they came from, how they got their flavors and when it was OK to eat the rind. "I developed an act, and I was funny," she says. She began staging seminars for small groups of friends and contacts in the advertising and public relations world. She paid for the cheese and wine out of her own pocket. "I wanted to help cheese makers and artisanal cheeses reach a wider audience," she says. "But it was all just a hobby, a way to explore and share the joy."
Then, as the 2006 Academy Awards neared, Krich saw an opportunity to make a bigger statement: The Academy gives every Oscar presenter and nominee an official gift bag. Calling herself the Cheese Impresario (thecheeseimpresario.com), Krich offered the Academy gift certificates for wine-and-cheese tasting events, each valued at $1,200, for inclusion in its bags. Through her friends in the public relations business, Krich found wine and cheese companies willing to donate their products. When the Academy phoned to say her certificate was among the goodies chosen for the giveaway, she was shocked—and even more shocked when the press started mentioning her gift a few days before the awards. "I knew as a marketer how difficult it was for a product to get noticed," she says. She decided right then, before the Oscars aired, that she'd try to make a living from her passion. In 2005, without a plan, Krich quit her advertising career of 30 years. "I'd saved a little money," she says, "and figured the worst that could happen was that I'd have to get a couple of jobs—weekends, nights—to recover. But my dad was angry. He said, 'What are you going to do? Give out cheese samples at Costco?' I said, 'No, Dad, for the first time in my life I'm going to follow my passion and see what I can do.' "
After the Academy Awards, Krich tracked down the rap group Three 6 Mafia, winners in the Best Original Song category, and they agreed to redeem their certificate. Then she pitched the event to Variety, which covered it. About 25 more certificates were redeemed, including the one belonging to Mira Sorvino, who wanted a wine-and-cheese tasting adventure at her baby shower.
Was it tough to start her business at the celeb level? "I'm not afraid of celebrities," says Krich. "I treat them like regular people. I talk to them honestly, and they love that. Nobody talks to them honestly." To extend her network, Krich again partnered with her friends in the wine and cheese industries to donate fund-raising events to her favorite charities. Soon corporations and individuals were paying her to do gigs at parties, weddings, wineries and conventions. She set her rates at $60 per person for fewer than 50 guests and $40 per person for 50 or more.
In 2011, Krich married and moved to St. Louis, where her husband lives. Today she travels around the country to speak and host tastings at events like the Ministry of Rum Festival in Chicago, the Wisconsin Cheese Originals Festival and LAWineFest. She does presentations at about six events a month, for groups ranging in size from 10 to 1,500. She occasionally writes a cheese column for The Beverly Hills Times, and she has created a series of 23 Internet TV shows about cheese (smallscreennetwork.com/cheeserules). She earns about half her old income, and the lack of job security sometimes keeps her awake at night. "But I've found this whole new part of myself," she says. "I really like her. She's fun."
Melissa Nicastro
From: Patient advocate
To: Photographer
Turning point: She took snapshots of her friend's twins
Working out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Melissa Nicastro snaps photos of beautiful, timeless moments: a bride and groom embracing in front of an elegant stone fountain; a cluster of bridesmaids swathed in satin, strolling down wooded paths; tuxedo-clad gentlemen raising toasts in mahogany-paneled billiard rooms. "The scenes sometimes remind me of a Regency novel," says Nicastro, 39. But it's the intimate moments that inspire her most. "I love watching couples in love, seeing that connection between two people," she says. "I think I've become a sap!"
Eight years ago, Nicastro spent most of her time as a patient-care facilitator at a lung cancer center, a job that was upsetting. "One day they'd be talking to me and laughing. The next day I would get an e-mail saying they'd passed," she says. Often she left her office crying. In April 2005, needing a break, she flew to Minneapolis to visit her childhood friend Rebecca Bell Sorensen. Nicastro began taking photos of Sorensen's five-month-old twins with her point-and-shoot camera. "I always had my camera with me, and I was just snapping, snapping and getting such a rush from capturing their relationship," she says. She caught them as they slept side by side in a baby jogger, draped in a blanket, their chubby legs and tiny feet sticking out. She visited again later that year, this time with an upgraded camera, a Sony SLR with a much faster shutter speed. On that trip, Sorensen marveled at how Nicastro seemed to anticipate which intimate exchanges best captured her twins' interaction. "She saw little things that brought them together: the way they experienced something new to eat or cared for their baby dolls," says Sorensen. "She has a true gift for telling stories with her camera."
Back in Gloucester, to escape the sadness of her work, Nicastro began taking pictures of other friends' babies. Yet her day job continued to weigh on her. "I felt myself shutting down emotionally," she says. At a St. Patrick's Day party in 2007, a friend commented on how depressed she seemed, and asked her what her dream job was. Without hesitating, Nicastro blurted, "A photographer."
"What's stopping you?" he asked.
"I can't just be a photographer," she replied.
"Well, you go to school first," he said.
"It was a duh moment," she says. "I hadn't thought of that." Suddenly her dream seemed possible. In June that year, she became a part-time student at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University, and in August she quit her job. To cover tuition, equipment and books, she took out a loan for $20,000, pulled $15,000 from her savings and found part-time work at a mall studio, photographing children in their Halloween costumes. "It was chaos," she says. "Moms would be screaming 'Smile, Jimmy, smile!' and Jimmy would be crying, and I'd feel this pressure because I couldn't get the photo I wanted." She found another job as a second shooter for a wedding photographer, earning $25 an hour, and started building her portfolio. At her first assignment, a winter wedding, "I was so nervous, I felt sick to my stomach," she says. "But the minute I started clicking my camera, I felt like I was at home, in my zone."
Nicastro graduated in 2009 and continued working as a second shooter for multiple wedding photographers. "I just loved being a part of the celebrations," she says. "But I was dragging my heels about taking the real leap and breaking off on my own. I was afraid of failing."
That changed in August 2009 when her brother's friend's wedding photographer vanished with the deposit. Nicastro agreed to step in. She took photographs of the bride dressing at her bridesmaid's parents' home overlooking the Atlantic, then followed the group to Stage Fort Park, in Gloucester, for the ceremony. Afterward, Nicastro led the bridal party down to Half Moon Beach. While there, she switched cameras to use her wide-angle lens, setting the other camera, containing 788 pictures, on a rock. "When I turned around, it was gone," she says. "I continued photographing the rest of the wedding, but I felt like this was the end of the world, knowing I was going to reimburse the couple and apologize profusely." She told no one what had happened except her mother, who went back to the beach to look for the camera. When she couldn't find it, she buried her face in her hands and began praying. A homeless woman approached her and asked, "Are you looking for this?" The woman handed her the camera she'd stolen, saying she'd fallen on hard times. Nicastro's mother gave her $40. That evening, Nicastro discovered that the thief had discarded the flash card that held the photos. She and her mother returned to the beach three times the following day to look for it—and on the third visit, they found it lying near the rock where Nicastro had left the camera. "I was shaking with relief and started crying," says Nicastro. "So did my mom."
Later, as Nicastro uploaded the photos to her computer, she was struck by how beautiful the images were. "I felt there's a higher being, that there's a reason this happened," she says, "and that if I can get through this as a photographer, I can get through anything."
The next day she made plans to start her own business. She bought ad space on the wedding website The Knot. For $500 a month, her ad would regularly appear online and in the site's quarterly print magazine. "I knew I had to get my name out there," she says.
Today, Nicastro earns $60,000 to $65,000 a year as a photographer. During her busy season, April to November, she photographs 15 to 20 weddings and charges $2,750 to $5,000 for her packages. During the off-season, she shoots family portraits and engagement and birthday parties. As her experience has grown, she's become more assertive. "Recently a maid of honor was dictating how she felt the bridal party should be posed," says Nicastro. "I took a few shots to appease her, but I stuck with my own ideas. A few years ago, I would have felt intimidated, but now I'm confident I can handle these situations in a diplomatic way."
The sadness she once felt is gone. Her outlook on life has become positive. "I'm not married, and I always had this feeling it might not ever be in the cards for me," she says. "Being a wedding photographer has given me the hope that true love does exist. I have this sense of peace that if it happens, it'll be wonderful, and if it doesn't, I'll be OK, because I'm so fulfilled with my career, my friends and family."
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Opening the package revealed several surprised. First, was the scent of coconut! I was under the impression that these were only marshmallow, but a careful inspection of the ingredients list shows coconut. Yum! Second, the cups were so cute, about the size of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. They even comes in similar little fluted wax paper cups! They're nestled in a nice cardboard tray for protection, which is a nice effort on Boyer's behalf. Last but not least is the cardboard play money that's included in each package. I got a 5 point card piece. These are meant to be saved and redeemed for freebies on the Boyer website. A nice nod to a time when every company seemed to participate in these sorts of things.
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The first bite you immediately feel the gooey marshmallow and I find myself carefully pulling my mouth away so I don't make a mess. I didn't of course, but that's the sensation I felt. The marshmallow is fresh and soft, but thankfully not enough so that more of it ends up on your lap than in your mouth. The flavor is lovely: a good chocolately hit from the shell the a cool, smooth fluffy vanilla flavor from the soft marshmallow that's mixed with the toasted coconut flavor from the coconut shavings. The coconut also adds a great textural contrast to the whole cup: soft marshmallow, smooth chocolate and slightly chewy coconut shavings.
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