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Review By: Jared Black
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I'm a firm believer that the retail price of a game should play a role in its overall review score. While a low MSRP can't of course save a terrible game (if it stinks there's no reason to pay for it at any price), it can at least make a mediocre title worth considering. Such is the case with Hummer Badlands.
While today's game consoles are littered with racing titles, Hummer Badlands is somewhat unique because (as the name implies) it focuses only on the Hummer brand. A total of 19 different Hummer models are included here, and surprisingly most models actually handle quite differently. Each can be customized with up to three of the available options (which include things like engine, body parts, transmission, exhaust, etc.), and while the choice of customization options is limited compared to most racing titles, it's still nice to see it in a budget title. Since races take place both on and off-road (including some very slippery ice), it's important to choose the correct model and proper adjustments. As for how they handle, steering (controlled with the left analog stick) feels a little loose for a vehicle of this size, almost making them feel like the small cars in Ridge Racer. Still, you'll quickly adjust to it and it doesn't negatively impact gameplay. What does negatively impact gameplay is the fact that several inches of water are enough to send one of these gas-guzzling beasts to a grinding halt, leading to some boring creek crossings when you should be barreling through them instead.
Championship is the primary mode of the game, which takes you through five circuits with five courses each. Don't be fooled into thinking that means there are 25 courses (this is a budget title after all); actually all five races in each circuit are found in the same area and overlap. For example, the five different races in the "Arizona" circuit all occur right around the Hoover Dam. So when you run that circuit, in each race you'll go over the Dam and through many of the same areas repeatedly. Thus, the actual variety in courses is a little disappointing.
Since speed isn't necessarily the strength of a Hummer, developer Eutechnyx also included several other types of gameplay modes. In Granny Gear, you must tackle obstacles such as uneven terrain, river crossings, climbing over logs, and more in a limited amount of time. I actually found this to be the least interesting mode in the game, since it automatically adjusts your gearing as you approach an obstacle. It's here that the game's budget roots begin to show, because regardless of how fast you're going the game will pause to adjust your gears, and then start you back at 0. It's frustrating that I can't simply control this myself, and determine how I best want to tackle each obstacle. As a result of this handholding, Granny Gear really boils down to keeping the truck straight and making sure you don't miss the right path to take. Not very challenging.
In Pike's Peak, you must take one of several different paths to the top of a summit within a limited amount of time. As the difficulty increases so do the length and/or toughness of the paths, forcing you to drive through undergrowth, different terrain types, etc. Pike's Peak requires a bit of skill, since having to face several different types of terrain in one run means you likely can't pick a Hummer that's ideal for handling the entire course. I had the most success when I picked one equipped with snow tires, since the slippery surface near the top of the mountain is the hardest to navigate. Finally, there's Beat the Clock. This is an arcade-style timed run through the Championship mode's courses, where you're awarded extra time for crossing a checkpoint.
For a game that promotes taking shortcuts as a selling point, one of the most frustrating things about it is that the game will penalize you for taking the wrong ones. In both Beat the Clock and Championship mode, you're allowed to take some shortcuts but not others. As I mentioned before each of the five tracks in each circuit follow different paths in the same general area, so in these modes there are routes used in one race that can potentially be big shortcuts in another. However, the game will only allow you to take some of these shortcuts, with no warning as to which are and aren't off-limits until after you've taken them. Although there are signs pointing the general direction to go in, it's never really clear how far you should follow a sign's direction before you can start veering off course. Given the strict time limits in Beat the Clock, the "Wrong Way" message usually comes way too late to make a difference. If you guess and take an invalid shortcut; your race is essentially over because you don't have time to recover.
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A Democratic super PAC Patriot Majority invested $46,000 in television advertising for the reelection of U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga) in Georgia's 12th congressional district, and released an ad available online starting Monday. The spot, which underscores Barrow's efforts to strengthen the middle class, will air in Augusta and Savannah this fall.
The transcript of the 30-second ad reads as follows:
"Today, every door to the middle class seems locked with higher cost of living, retirement out of reach, in jobs shipped overseas. So John Barrow is opening doors to the middle class. Barrow is working to keep prescription drugs affordable for seniors, reduce the cost to student loans for working families, and stop cuts to Medicare. Call John Barrow, thank him for putting the middle class first."
Barrow is running against Republican Rick Allen, the CEO of a construction company in Augusta. The Democrat is facing another challenging election this year in his conservative-leaning district.
Georgia Republicans re-drew the 12th district after the 2010 census, leaving out Savannah, the Democratic stronghold, and replaced it with conservative Augusta. Out of 14 districts in Georgia, nine already belong to Republicans.
But Barrow ran a smart campaign in 2012, unlike his opponent Lee Anderson who refused to even debate the incumbent, and won by eight points. This year, Republicans hope to make the 12th district, where there are more registered Republicans than Democrats, reliably red.
Barrow has a centrist voting record, according to GovTrack.us, and he is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives. He is the last white Blue Dog Democrat from deep South.
In 2012 Barrow was helped by President Barack Obama's name on the ballot. The 2012 election cycle drew quite a big voter turnout from Georgia Democrats. Since Obama is not on the ballot this year, Barrow's 2012 supporters won't show up in as large numbers.
The election will take place on November 4th, 2014.

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1) Pick 10 of your original OCs (if you don't have enough you could always use characters from a TV show/book or even make one up on the spot)
2) For each round, a character will be asked either truth or dare. They can pick which and only need to do ONE.
3) Have fun and be creative! Also credit me and send me a link to your finished meme in a comment. I'll love to read it! :3
Jes: Hiya everyone~!! Before we get down and dirty with the actual game, I need you all to number yourselves 1 to 10. If there are not enough of you I'm sure you can just grab some random people off the streets (or get your creator to knock up a quick addition). Ready? Awesome. Tell me your names and a little about yourselves if you please~
1. Paintbrush: Hey!
2. Forky: Hi! Forky's here! May the game begin! Right? Right? RIGHT????
3. Cheesy: Hey! What's up?
4. Knife: Yeah! Let's do this thing!!!
5. Baseball: Wow Forky, calm down! Anyway,hi!
6. Suitcase: Hello everyone!!
7. Nickel: What am I doing here?
8. Lightbulb: Yay! Lets have some fun!!!
9. Spoony: Lightbulb! SHUT UP!!!
Forky: Well shut up you, "Spóonei!"
Spoony: It's Spoony not "Spóonei"
10. Trophy: … Breaking Bad! Anyway, I'm gonna win the challenge!!!
Jes: Wonderful! You're all in a room. What this room looks like exactly is completely irrelevant so use your imagination. The important thing is you're all seated in the centre in a large circle. Before we start, how are you all feeling at the moment? Are any of you hoping to get anything out of this experience? Is anyone feeling completely cheated for being forced to play?
Trophy: Is anyone can win in this game??
Baseball: There is no winner!
Trophy: Damn it! And shut up, nerd!!
*Forky and Spoony are fighting and Knife is trying to stop them*
Knife: Please,STOP FIGHTING! We're in public,ok!!
Forky: Don't blame me!! Spoony did it first!!!
Spoony: No, you did it!
PB: Just calm down and lets begin the game,ok?
Jes: Whether you enjoy being here or not doesn't matter 'cause you're staying anyway. Let's make a start then! [Character 1], naturally you're up first. Truth or dare?
PB: The Truth
ROUND 1: [Character 1]
If they picked truth: If you had to date anyone in the room, who would you pick and why?
If they picked dare: Remove an item of clothing and keep it off for the rest of the game. [Character 4] gets to pick what it is.
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PB: Well… If I was a boy, I'll date Forky
Forky: What the fray???? HELL NO,PB!!!!!!!!!!!
PB: And If I was a girl, I'll date Nickel.
Nickel: You gotta be kidding me!!!!
Jes: Hurrrr that was a steamy way to kick off a game! Now on to [Character 2]! Truth or dare?
Forky: The dare! ALWAYS THE DARE!!! I hope that I get dared to eat a big sandwich!!!
Spoony: You and the sandwich!!
Forky: THAT'S IT!!! THIS TIME WE'LL GONNA DO IT IN THE HARD WAY!!
ROUND 2: [Character 2]
If they picked truth: If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
If they picked dare: No ifs or buts- you must kiss [character 9] on the lips!
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Forky: WTF!!!!! OH CRAP!!!!! WHY HIM?
Spoony: It was supposted to choose truth, young lady!!!
Forky: BLA BLA BLA!
Spoony*Kiss Forky* *tap his mouth* Geez!!!
Forky: *covers her face while blushing* Oh god no!!!
Trophy: *laugh like a maniac* HA HA HA *snort* HÔ HÔ!
Jes: Well, hopefully you're all getting the hang on this now! [Character 3], you're up next! Truth or dare?
Cheesy: The dare, of course!!!
ROUND 3: [Character 3]
If they picked truth: Do you have any guilty pleasures other don't know about?
If they picked dare: [Character 6] looks like they're in need of some lovin'! Give them a nice big bear hug!!
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Cheesy: Well I think that Suitcase don't want to be hugged by me.
Suitcase: *cheer up* Aww. Of course I do!!
Cheesy: Really! Thanks! *Hugs suitcase*
PB, Lightbulb and Forky: Awwwww
Spoony: *facepalm*
Jes: What's the matter [Character 4]? You look afraid. Haha~ Truth or dare?
Knife: I'm not afraid and I'll never be! DARE
ROUND 4: [Character 4]
If they picked truth: Who was your first crush?
If they picked dare: Here I have five cans of an alcohol of your choice. You must down them all as quickly as possible. (I won't be held responsible for any drunken randomness that occurs about after the completion of this dare.)
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Knife: Lets do this!!*drinks tills he's drunk*
Cheesy: I'll drink with you *drinks with Knife*
Lightbulb: Uh oh!!!
Baseball and Nickel: Here we go again!
Spoony: THAT'S MY SCRIPT, BASTARDS!!!
Jes: We're half way through now. I can't actually tell whether that's a good thing or not... Ehh, no matter! [Character 5]! Truth or dare?
Baseball: The truth, I can have bad luck if I choose dare!!!
Nickel: But not always!!!
ROUND 5: [Character 5]
If they picked truth: Let's pretend you and [Character 1] are going to have a baby! What would you call him/her?
If they picked dare: You must let [Character 2] style your hair in anyway they wish. You must also keep this style for the rest of the game.
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Baseball: W-w-what???
PB: M-me and … Baseball?
Baseball: If PB is a girl…
I don't know, hum…
PB: "Delfin"(French) to a boy and Antoniette (French) to a girl
Suitcase: Looks like you love french names.
PB: I always love French names.
Forky: I got one: Fleur de lis! It's a good name isn't it?
PB: Of course it's a good name!!!
Jes: HAIRY POTATOES!!! Ahem! [Character 6]! Truth or dare?
Suitcase: Truth,please
ROUND 6: [Character 6]
If they picked truth: What one physical feature do you look for most when considering a potential partner?
If they picked dare: You must sit on [Character 8]'s lap for the rest of the game.
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Suitcase: If I was single, i need someone strong, helpful, confident, intelligent and kind.
Nickel: Wait a second, you love Baseball, don't you??
Suitcase: Nope! I love more Ballon
Baseball: And I love book from BFDI!!
Knife and Forky: *singing* Book and Baseball sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!
Baseball: What's the matter? I can't love someone?
Jes: As I'm sure you could tell from the little vegetable with facial hair incident, I'm running out of interesting things to say between rounds. So let's just move on. [Character 7]! Truth or dare?
Nickel: Dare, many ways to do it!
It's supposted to use the sarcasm against someone,isn't it?
ROUND 7: [Character 7]
If they picked truth: What is your biggest fear?
If they picked dare: Think of an animal! You must now do the best impression you can of it.
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Nickel: *sigh* Fine!! Let's me see… Oh Yeah, a Wolf
*act like a wolf*
Forky: Yeah! Now that looks like a wolf!
Nickel: Thanks!!!
Spoony: *singing* Nickel and Forky…
*punch Spoony*
Forky: Shut up, Spoony!!!
Jes: I really feel as if I'm getting to know you guys. [Character 8]! Truth or dare?
Lightbulb: DARE! It's to eat cookies or not?
ROUND 8: [Character 8]
If they picked truth: Are you a virgin?
If they picked dare: I have here a jar of six year old marmite which was way out of date any way when I bought it. Here is a spoon. Eat some and try not to puke all over my nice new carpet.
* * *
Lightbulb: Bad that is not cookies, but…
Oh well...
*eat marmite*
PB: Oh crap!!!
Jes: Round 9 already! Man this game is going so fast (for me anyway). [Character 9]! Truth or dare?
Spoony: Truth, a simple truth!
ROUND 9: [Character 9]
If they picked truth: What is the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?
If they picked dare: Jump on [Character 7]'s back and have them give you a piggyback around the room.
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Spoony: The thing that I've done with Forky right now!!
Forky: I agree! It's so embarrassing for the bullshit!!!
Jes: THE FINAL ROUND!!! [Character 10], are you ready to finish this game hopefully on a high? Are you ready to take it upon yourself to answer the final truth or complete the final dare? I wish you luck… Truth or dare?
Trophy: The dare! Of course!
ROUND 10: [Character 10]
If they picked truth: I have the awesomeness to give you one super power of your choice!! What do you pick and why? (Please don't hurt me when you realise I can't really grant you with anything…)
If they picked dare: Your friends must be awfully tense after this game. I'll be nice for once and let you pick one to give a quick back rub to.
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Trophy: Hugs. Ok then. Why not you, Lightbulb?
Lightbulb: Me? Of course!
Trophy: *rub Lightbulb on the face*
Spoony: … Meh!
Jes: Awhh!! Is it over already? Does anyone have any last words before we all go out separate ways? Also please remind your creator to credit me when they post this completed meme and send me a link to it in a comment! Bye bye for now!!
Spoony: Finally!!!
Forky: Hey that was fun!
Trophy: Hey! You know what, Lightbulb? I think you're cute enough!
Lightbulb: Thanks *blushing sweet*
PB: Looks likes someone is in love!!
Forky: That's right, Paintbrush!!
Nickel: *sarcastic* What a great game!
Baseball: Nickel,please.
Knife and Cheesy: *walking drunk while singing "Don't stop me now" from Queen*
PB: Hey! That's one of my favourite songs!!
i wish yin yang would play
i was expecting spoony to turn into a mad scientist obsessed with SCIENCE at every moment (channel awesome reference)
Aww, the ending is so great, when Lightbulb and Trophy are in love with each other! I ship this!!


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GLOOMINOUS DOOM: The world's best Metal/Ska/Thrash/ Reggae band are hooking up to spread the fluids and noise with NY legends, SWORN ENEMY ! + DeMilitia (on selected dates). This tour is gonna be sick ! Here are the dates !
THE WORKHORSE lll : Last week our favorite Rock trio hit the CMJ / Loud Rock charts at # 6 most added in the entire USA ! Including being added by the HUGE syndicated show Full Metal Jackie. The single "Revolution Blood Machine" is the track getting everyones panties wet. Request it on your favorite radio station NOW ! Attn: All NJ/NY fans, requset the band on WSOU, they are blowing up there ! It's a GREAT station and WH3 are at #10 this week. Request them 973) 761-9768 . The band is also a featured band this month on Stereokiller.com. Hear the exclusive track "War Machine" Check it out HERE
The video for "Revolution Blood Machine" has just hit too. Check out the Dave Causa directed video: HERE . See them live with VALIENT THORR and HOWL at The North Star in Philly, Sept. 22nd
THRODL: Another big hometown heroes show at The Silo with labelmates, NINETAIL on September 3.
NINETAIL will be playing NEW songs at the show + premiering (testing the waters) with more new songs at their show in York, Pa. at The DEPOT on Sat. September 18th with special guests: Gloominous Doom / Absolution/ and Goatbag.
VIKING SKULL : The CD version of "Chapter 2″ is almost SOLD OUT !! Get it at FYE and indie stores in the US and at HMV and indie stores in the UK, or try to get it on-line. Cheapest places are SeeofSound.com and relapse.com. The song "Blackened Sunrise" is featured in the JACKASS 3-D feature film !!! Here's the good news.. PRE-ORDER the limited edition Gold colored vinyl HERE ! Release date: November 9 !
DIVINATION: Remember the long awaited "Age of Man" CD FINALLY hits stores and sites on September 7th. Cheapest pre-order price, delivered to your door: HERE
PAGAN BABIES: The countdown is on… LIVE reunion CD release show at The Trocadero. Friday Sept. 10. Get there early to witness drp records, COMMON ENEMY too ! Tickets on sale NOW. www.thetroc.com for more info. STEREO KILLER CONTEST : WIN TICKETS TO THE SHOW + THE NEW CD !!! Enter HERE


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Lead singer for the British band
Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan has several tattoos including the tattoos on his
chest and forearm seen in the picture above.
Dave Gahan's Celtic knot work
tattoo and tribal flames and cross tattoo.
Dave Gahan showing eagle and Ohm
tattoos on chest.
Picture of the tattoo on Dave Gahan's
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Upgrade Central Plant
The old chiller plant provided 1,350 tons of total cooling capacity. Once the renovation is completed, the new plant will provide an improved cooling capacity of 2,200 tons with an anticipated increase in efficiency of approximately 40 percent over the old chiller plant. The new cooling towers are constructed of stainless steel, which double the service life when compared to the typical galvanized cooling towers. The new chillers are state-of-the-art in efficiency with variable speed drives, providing the ability to control cooling capacity and load with maximum energy efficiency. In addition, all pumps and cooling tower fans will be controlled through variable frequency drives, maximizing their respective operating points with campus demand. The Renovation Project also includes the installation of a plate and frame heat exchanger to provide cooling in the winter months without operating the chillers; this is known as a water-side economizer, intended to provide free cooling for approximately 2.5 months each year. Arizona Public Service (APS) provides rebates for upgrading mechanical systems to new systems that incorporate the most efficient equipment available. PVCC will apply for a rebate of approximately $100,000 through this program.
The scope of work includes new chilled water lines from the center of the campus mall to the new Life Sciences building, extending new lines from the Life Sciences building to F Building (Fitness Center), and adding lines from F Building to the new Q Building (formerly the Campbell Library). This will provide additional cooling capacity for the Fitness Center, as well as allow Q Building to be served from the college's central plant, a much more efficient situation than the small stand-alone plant which originally served the library
When the old chillers were removed, they were relocated to other campuses within the Maricopa Community College District, where they serve as backup units. Maricopa County Community College District Purchasing publicly advertised the bid call and received four proposals on March 5, 2008. Premier Mechanical Corporation submitted the low cost proposal.
Facilities Director David Matus adds that as the college looks towards future campus renovations the infrastructure for the new Central Plant is designed to permit equipment upgrades that may increase cooling capacity to 3,000 tons without major impact and pipe extensions for PVCC buildings are constructed in preparation for buildings from future bond programs.


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Nov 21, 2011 8:10 AM
Not only is the Corkcicle ($25) good for chilling wine, but how much fun would it be to sneak up on someone and poke them with this long icy rod? Trust us, it'll seem like a great idea after you've had a few glasses.
I purchased a Corkcicle after seeing it at a local wine shop in use. LOVED the concept. It is a rubber iceicle with a liquid inside.
After a couple of months, the rubber cracked and the liquid inside is leaking out. And since I did not purchase direct from the manufacturer - I am stuck with a toxic corkcicle!!
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This dress is a STYLE PREVIEW (two of a kind.. look below for description of what a Style Preview is), BRAND NEW with tags. It is Oleg Cassini for David's Bridal. I worked for David's Bridal as a Bridal Consultant in Texas and bought the dress in September 2012.
I just got a new job, so I don't work there any more :( But when we got the dress in, and it was a style preview, which means Oleg Cassini designed it and made a couple of them, then it went to David's Bridal to decide if it was going to be added to the product line. Meanwhile, they sent the dresses they made to 2 stores to be sold. This was our first EVER style preview dress because we are in a smaller town in TX (Why would they send it to us?!), and I fell in love with it!
Well, come to find out, corporate decided not to add the dress to the product line, so we had a gorgeous two of a kind dress in our store! The only other one was a size 8 in Chicago. So you would have a slim-to-none chance of knowing the only other bride in the world to get married in this dress! Anyway, I couldn't pass it up, so I just bought it on my last day of work! I really hope someone will be able wear this, and let it be the dress of their dreams!
David's Bridal never had any pictures published of it on models or anything since it wasn't added to the product line, so I snapped some pictures haha.. sorry for the lack of professionalism! MORE to come I hope!
Keep in mind that the measurements are of the dress, which is a bit too big for me, so I haven't put it on. I am working on getting a model!
Here is some more info on the dress.. it has two gorgeous layers of lace with beautiful embellishments. It is a modified sweetheart, which means it has a slight dip in the middle. It is A-line, with buttons all the way down the back. Dress has not been altered or worn.
- Label Size: 6
- Street Size: 4
- Bust: 36
- Waist: 27
- Hips: 37
- Height with Shoes: 5'7"
- Alterations:
- Color: Ivory
- Silhouette: Aline
- Material: Lace
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Style:
- Condition: New
- Original Owner: Yes
- Has Original Receipt: Yes
- Preservation Method:
- Terms of Sale: Returns accepted within 7 days after customer receives dress.
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- Will Ship to: Worldwide
- Payment Methods Accepted: Paypal, escrow, cash in person
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It went unpunished last night and I really don't expect supplemental discipline today, but Milan Lucic's spear between the legs of Danny DeKeyser is still generating buzz.
Over at Habs Eyes on the Prize, Andrew Berkshire already dove in to the Boston media's reaction but I want to focus on one particular quote.
Though many will bemoan Milan Lucic's grape-busting stick work on Detroit's Danny DeKeyser in the second period of Game 1, the simple fact is that in the Stanley Cup Playoffs the ends do justify the means.
That's Jerard Fagerberger of the Boston Globe in his piece In Defense of Lucic's Cheap Shot - Welcome to Playoff Hockey.
Let that quote sit in for a bit. Think about what it really means for the ends to justify the means. Think about how far that can be taken.
Danny DeKeyser shutting you down means you spear him in his manhood? What do you do to the player who scores a goal on you, elbow him in the head? Take a skate blade to the glove hand of the goalie who blanked you?
It's an asinine justification because where do you draw the line?
We have a rulebook for a reason. Everyone lives inside it and everyone stays safe. You know what we call the kind of person who thinks the rules don't apply to them, who skirts the law when it suits them? A sociopath.
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PEORIA, Ill. - Tuesday's non-conference finale against Eastern Illinois has been cancelled due to poor field conditions at O'Brien Field. The amount of rain overnight Sunday and all day Monday exceeded forecasts and the O'Brien Field grounds crew did have the field tarped. The game was originally scheduled to be played at 6 p.m. and will not be rescheduled.
The Braves return to action Thursday at 6 p.m. at O'Brien Field as they open the final series of the 2010 regular-season against Indiana State.


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Anton K. Fritsch
Position: K
Height: 5-7 Weight: 190 lbs.
Born: July 10, 1945 in Vienna, Austria
Died: September 13, 2005 in Vienna, Austria
College: none
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 27 (3730th overall since 1950)
1-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)
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The headboard in my header is a "gem" of a find from former Domino Magazine's Hamptons yard sale in Amagansett several years ago.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Hamptons Magazine - the Saturday Morning Dash
The headboard in my header is a "gem" of a find from former Domino Magazine's Hamptons yard sale in Amagansett several years ago.
6 comments:
- Lili said...
omg that english pram is darling for a steal!
- Friday, August 10, 2012
- Karolyn said...
I love the headboard, and I remember my you gear sister being strolled in a pram like that in Ireland!! Great finds!
- Saturday, August 11, 2012
- Debby Steele said...
I love that you are writing for Hamptons Magazine, Lisa. You will bring so much to the table.
That headboard is gorgeous. I heard that antiques prams can be worth quite a bit of money.
I have never had a yard sale but am thinking I should because of the divorce I have this huge house and so much that I won't have the room for when I move. Just kind of the thought of bringing it all out and taking it all back in is overwhelming.
Hope your summer is going well!! xo
- Sunday, August 12, 2012
- pretty pink tulips said...
Happy August, Lisa!! Sounds like you've had the most wonderful summer in East Hampton!
I'll bet the estate/tag sales in the Hamptons bring it to a whole new level. I always love a Luytens bench, but that headboard is a serious WOW!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
- Monday, August 13, 2012
- STYLE'N said...
Hi Lisa, Hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer. I liked your feature and the headboard is so pretty too.
- Tuesday, August 14, 2012
- Silvia C said...
Hello Lisa!
I'm an avid treasure hunter at state and yard sales, but I only buy those things that I am totally crazy about (to avoid being on an episode of Hoarders). I'm actually getting rid of a lot of stuff now after many years of collecting too many things.
Those finds are fabulous. The baby carriage is my fave! :-)
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April 1, 2014
Patriot League Softball Release - 4.1.14
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - A showdown between the top two teams in the Patriot League pre-season women's softball poll headlines the weekend schedule as Lehigh travels to take on Boston University.
Patriot League Notebook
*Lehigh has won ten straight games and is batting .440 through six Patriot League contests.
*Following a rainout on March 27, Colgate will go 13 days between games when they take the field on Saturday.
*Boston University freshman Brittany Younan raised her batting average to .404 on the season.
*Bucknell junior C/OF Kristen Zahn is riding an eight-game hitting streak and is now batting .397.
*Army senior Amanda Nguyen went over the century mark in career steals and now has 102.
Lehigh Heads to Boston University for Early-Season Patriot League Showdown
While the Patriot League softball schedule is only one-third complete an early-season showdown between the top two teams in the preseason poll headlines the weekend slate. Lehigh will take its 6-0 league mark to Boston University for a weekend series. The Terriers, in their first season as a member of the Patriot League, were picked to finish second in the preseason poll -- just three votes short of the Mountain Hawks. Boston University is led by senior Jayme Mask and freshmen Brittany Younan and Moriah Connolly who are all hitting over .340 this season and are a combined 36-for-40 in stolen bases. Lehigh relies on Preseason Player of the Year Morgan Decker as well as pitchers Christine Campbell, Ashley Quigley and Emily Bausher. In other Patriot League action, Lafayette hosts Bucknell and Army travels to take on Colgate. Holy Cross will try to stay sharp with a Sunday doubleheader against UMass-Lowell.
Boston University, Colgate and Holy Cross Still Waiting to Play Home Openers
The stormy weather that has plagued the northeast over the past week has delayed the home openers for three Patriot League teams that still have yet to play a game in their friendly confines. Boston University had another chance wiped out when Tuesday's contest against Connecticut was postponed. The Terriers and Huskies will try again on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Weather also canceled Colgate's doubleheader with Niagara and Holy Cross' twin bill with UMass-Lowell on March 27. The Crusaders will attempt to get the home slate underway on Thursday against Siena while the Raiders will have to wait until the weekend when Army comes to Hamilton, N.Y. for a three-game series.
Lehigh Edges Boston University at top of Preseason Rankings
Lehigh received eight of 11 first place votes to end up on top of the Patriot League preseason softball rankings with 66 points. Boston University, playing in its first season as a member of the league, received the remaining three first place votes and 63 points to be tabbed for second. Defending Patriot League softball tournament champ Army is third with 55 points followed by Colgate 40, Bucknell 36, Holy Cross 18 and Lafayette 16. A pair of Mountain Hawks claimed preseason individual recognition, as third baseman Morgan Decker, a sophomore, was named the Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year and Bausher claimed the Preseason Pitcher of the Year award. Decker, the reigning Patriot League Rookie and Player of the Year, is off to a solid start this season batting .448 with four home runs and 25 RBI. Decker has also been walked 18 times this season and boasts an on-base percentage of .580, which ranks in the top 10 nationally.
Patriot League Softball Weekly Awards (Mar. 24-31)
MORGAN DECKER, LEHIGH So., 3B, Jamison, Pa
Decker hit for the cycle in the Mountain Hawks three game sweep of rival Lafayette. The sophomore third baseman had a single, two doubles, a triple and a home run in six official plate appearances while also reaching base via walk on four other occasions. Decker scored three times and drove in four runs, finishing the series with a .833 batting average and .900 on base percentage as Lehigh stretched its winning streak to 10 games.
ASHLEY QUIGLEY, LEHIGH Sr., P, Mesa, Ariz.
Quigley established a new career high with 12 strikeouts in a 4-1 win over Lafayette on Monday. The senior fanned the first eight batters of the game - including four in the second inning when a batter reached base on a passed ball. Quigley allowed just three hits over seven innings to earn her fifth win of the season, holding Leopards to a .125 batting average.
ALEE RASHENSKAS, ARMY Fr., 2B, St. Anne, Ill.
Rashenskas reached base in 12 of 19 (.632 OBP) plate appearances during the Black Knights 3-2 week, finishing with nine hits, three walks, three runs scored and seven RBI. The freshman second baseman was 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles and five RBI in Black Knights 9-3 win over Boston University on Saturday. Rashenskas was also 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in a 9-3 win over Rider on Thursday.
AMANDA NGUYEN, ARMY Sr., OF, Houston, Texas
Nguyen batted .444 (7-for-18), scored seven runs with five RBI and three stolen bases in Black Knights 3-2 week.
JAYME MASK, BOSTON UNIVERSITY Sr., OF, Grafton, Mass.
Mask went 3-for-10 with three runs scored, two stolen bases and four RBI as Terriers took 2-of-3 from Army.
BRITTANY YOUNAN, BOSTON UNIVERSITY Fr., 3B, Chico, Calif.
Younan reached base in seven of 12 plate appearances (.583 OBP) with two triples, three RBI and a stolen base as Terriers took 2-of-3 at Army.
LARA BEAN, BUCKNELL Fr., P, Alvin, Texas.
Bean picked up a pair of wins against Holy Cross as a starter for Bucknell. The freshman scattered five hits over 11.1 innings allowing two earned runs while striking out three Crusaders and walking 11.
KRISTEN ZAHN, BUCKNELL Jr., C/OF, Readington, N.J.
Zahn extended her hitting streak to eight games with hits in each contest as Bucknell took 2-of-3 from Holy Cross. The junior scored five runs and drove in two in three games including two runs scored and two RBI in a 6-3 win over the Crusaders on Monday.
JULIA BARRETT, HOLY CROSS Sr., P, Gardner, Mass.
Barrett recorded her second win of the season on Monday, allowing one earned run while striking out six and walking none in the Crusaders 7-3 win over Bucknell.
CHRISTINE CAMPBELL, LEHIGH Fr., P, San Diego, Calif.
Campbell allowed one run over 13 innings and earned a pair of wins, including a two-hit shutout over Lafayette in the series opener.


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SEATTLE, Wash. - The Arizona women's tennis team fell short of sweeping the Washington schools on the road with a 2-5 loss to the Huskies Saturday at the Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle, falling to 6-10 overall, 1-9 in the Pac-10.
Washington took the doubles point with wins in the second and third spots, but graduate student Emilie Scribot and sophomore Maja Mlakar teamed up to upset the Huskies' No. 11 duo of Claire Carter and Darija Klaic, 9-8(4).
In singles play, the Wildcats tallied wins in the first and second spots. No. 20 Scribot defeated No. 42 Carter in the first spot, 6-2, 6-2. Following suit in the second spot, No. 75 Mlakar upset No. 45 Dea Sumantri, 6-1, 6-4.
The Wildcats will rest for a few days before hosting Texas on April 8, followed by Stanford on April 11 and Cal on April 12.
Results Singles
1. #20 Emilie Scribot (UA) def. #42 Claire Carter (UW), 6-2, 6-2
2. #75 Maja Mlakar (UA) def. #45 Dea Sumantri (UW), 6-1, 6-4
3. #88 Darija Klaic (UW) def. #54 Dianne Hollands (UA), 6-4, 6-0
4. Erin Boisclair (UW) def. Debbie Larocque (UA), 6-1, 6-3
5. Colleen Gray (UW) def. Kelly Perry (UA), 6-1, 6-1
6. Erin Hoe (UW) def. Zorica Zasova (UA), 6-1, 6-0
1. Scribot/Mlakar (UA) def. #11 Claire Carter/Darija Klaic (UW), 9-8(4)
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Recently signed goaltender Todd Ford set a Texas Stars record of 7 straight scoreless periods and ultimately earned a 5-2 victory against their division rival Milwaukee Admirals Tuesday night at the Cedar Park Center. The Admirals scored at 18:10 of the second period ending a streak of 158 minutes of scoreless hockey for Ford who stopped 84 shots during the record setting streak.
Though Ford's shutout streak ended, he held the visiting Admirals to just 2 goals on 23 shots lifting the Stars to their 4 straight home victory. Ford is now 3-0-1 since joining the team.
The Stars, back at home after a brief 2 game road trip facing the division leading Admirals needed only 5 minutes and 17 seconds to score their first goal as Stars defenseman Andrew Hutchinson blew a slap shot past Admiral goaltender Chet Pickard during the Stars first power play opportunity. The Admirals, not the best penalty killing team, allowed another power play goal at 15:46 as Aaron Gagnon, standing in the slot, tipped in a shot from the left circle by Ivan Vishnevskiy.
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At 5:29 of the final period the Stars took a 4-1 lead as Sergei Korostin scored from behind the goal line by bouncing a shot off of Milwaukee goaltender Chet Pickard and into the goal.
With just under 5 minutes remaining in the game and down 4-1, the Admirals pulled their goalie. The move paid off when right wing Hugh Jessiman's wrist shot from the slot got past Ford to make it 4-2. But soon after with the Milwaukee goal still empty, Aaron Gagnon scored his second goal of the game making the final score 5-2.
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Brooke Astor Trial Now Just About Faux Pas With Celebrities
But, to be fair, they are really AWESOME ones.
So far this month in coverage of the Astor-family-will trial, we've learned that Brooke Astor used to tell people that Bill Clinton hit on her, and forgot who her good friend Matthew Broderick was, in public. And now that we've heard testimony from the Carnegie Corporation president, we have three new, even-more-awesome social faux pas in which to delight:
• Astor once forgot which Douglas (father Kirk or son Michael) was at her own dinner table. After figuring Kirk was "not that young," she deduced that it was Michael.
• At that same party, Astor not only didn't recognize Douglas's wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, but she also went out of her way to burn her. "Who is this woman?" she asked when the Oscar winner passed. Upon being informed, she sniped loudly and within earshot: "Well, she's wearing the wrong dress for this occasion."
• Best of all, though, was on that same night when she got stuck in a conversation with the guest of honor, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Prince Charles's famous lover (this was before they were married). Noting that Parker-Bowles's great-grandmother also conducted a famous affair with Edward VII, she cracked: "Two generations providing mistresses! ... You're keeping this mistress business in the family!"
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Detention is justified only if deemed necessary
on one or more of the following grounds:
to ensure that you attend court; e.g., if you have a history of failing to attend court or abide by other court
to protect the public; e.g., you could be detained
if you have a criminal record for similar offences; in the case
of an assault or threatening charge, a history of violence against
the same complainant works in favor of detention
to maintain confidence in the administration of justice; the
court will consider the apparent strength of the prosecution's
case, the gravity of the offence, the circumstances surrounding
its commission and the potential for a lengthy jail term
The onus is generally on the Crown to show
cause why the accused should not be released (a bail hearing is
also called a "show cause" hearing). In some situations, the onus
is switched and it is the accused who must show cause why he should
not be detained. For example:
if you are charged with an
indictable offence allegedly committed while you were on a release for
an indictable charge that is still pending, e.g., if you are facing an impaired driving charge and get charged with
a new drinking and driving offence; or if you're facing an assault
charge and are arrested on another assault charge. If the Crown
has elected summarily on the
first charge, it is no longer considered indictable and it is
the Crown that must show cause.
NOTE: The Crown may delay its election to proceed summarily so that if you're arrested on a new charge, the onus will be on you to show cause why you should not be detained. Your lawyer can request the Crown to make its election early in the proceedings.
if you're charged with an indictable offence and are not ordinarily
resident in Canada
if you're charged with failing to comply with a condition
of a recognizance or undertaking, or failing to attend court
or appear for fingerprinting, while you were on release for a charge that is still pending
if you're charged with trafficking or possession for the purpose
of trafficking in heroin, cocaine, more than three kilograms
of marijuana or hashish, or importing any amount of these drugs
The court can release you on an
undertaking or upon your entering into a recognizance specifying
a sum of money that is payable to the Crown if you fail to attend
court or abide by the other conditions of your release (see forfeiture
of bail below). Conditions can be attached to an undertaking or
a recognizance.
Besides those conditions noted above in
respect to an undertaking entered into at a police station, the court can impose any other reasonable
condition it thinks desirable (e.g., a curfew for a youth, treatment
for substance abuse in cases where drugs or alcohol are involved
or counselling for anger management in assault cases).
In the
case of an offence involving violence and serious drug charges,
the court can prohibit you from possessing a firearm,
ammunition and explosives. An accused who is ordered detained
also can be directed to abstain from communicating with a witness.
Question: "I had a vacation planned before my arrest. If I am ordered to reside with my surety, can I go on vacation without my surety?" Temporary absence from your place of residence is likely permissible. However, to avoid the risk of arrest and a charge of breach recognizance, get the court to add an exception to your bail conditions.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
gives everyone the right not to be denied reasonable bail without
just cause. Accordingly, bail must be set at an amount within
your reach or that of your sureties. A recognizance can be with
or without sureties. A surety supervises the accused and is liable
for the amount of the recognizance. Unless the accused is from
out of province or lives far from the place of custody, the money
specified in the recognizance need not be deposited with the court.
It may be important to seek a publication
ban on the information disclosed at a bail hearing. You have an automatic right to such a ban; at your request, the court
must ban publication of the evidence taken, the information given,
the representations made, and the reasons given by the court for
its decision. The ban remains in place until the charge is disposed
of. The decision granting or refusing release is not subject to
the ban, nor is your identity or information journalists
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The court can adjourn a bail hearing at
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an adjournment cannot exceed three days.
As a detention order
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necessitates an adjournment. Be warned: if you are detained,
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then it may be too late to save your job. A bail review can be
costly. It generally costs less to hire a lawyer to prepare for
a bail hearing.
As the Charter protects you against arbitrary
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abused. For example, it would be improper for the Crown to adjourn
a bail hearing to pressure you to make a statement confessing
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Ex- mobster shows 'transformation is possible for anyone'UTICA —
Michael Franzese found a path to God and he wants others to do the same.
Franzese, who made millions of dollars for the Mafia by selling wholesale gasoline for which he did not pay federal taxes, offered that message Saturday evening at a North Utica church.
"If he can do it, transformation is possible for anyone," Devin Blake, 26, of Deerfield, said after listening to the former mob boss speak at the Redeemer Church on Herkimer Road.
He also was scheduled to speak at the Redeemer Church in Rome Saturday evening.
Franzese, 58, who served eight years in prison, spent much of his hour-long talk recounting his ascent in the mob.
His father was Colombo family underboss John "Sonny" Franzese, and the family was the near-constant focus of police scrutiny when Michael was a child, he said.
Whenever family members left their Brooklyn home, "a parade of law enforcement vehicles followed," the man once nicknamed the Yuppie Don said.
When he speaks to an audience in the Midwest — Franzese often tours the country to encourage people to make the religious transformation he did in the mid-1990s — he said he must sometimes offer a primer on what it means to be involved in organized crime.
"I don't have to do that here," he told the Utica audience of about 100 people.
Indeed, former mobster Joseph Valachi told a U.S. Senate subcommittee in 1963 that Utica had 80 to 100 Mafia "family members" in its midst.
Franzese became a "made" member of the Colombo Mafia family at 24, and rose through the ranks to a Mafia "capo," or captain. He said he thought he might one day lead the family.
His father, Sonny Franzese, served time in prison for his involvement with a series of bank robberies. Now 93 and on parole, Sonny Franzese is facing new criminal charges.
Saturday night, Michael Franzese asked audience members to add his father to their prayerbooks.
He said his shift to become a born-again Christian began in the late-1980s when he met his wife, Camille Garcia. They now live in California.
Saturday night, Franzese said he believed that Mafia life now is quite difficult. He said law enforcement investigative techniques are more sophisticated than during the time he was active in the mob.
Now, he said, "You play in that life, you're going down."
"I was a good criminal," Franzese said. "I'm afraid to pull a scam on God. The penalty is too severe."
That message seemed to resonate with Peggy Hughes, 68, of Deerfield.
"He did have a life-changing experience," she said. "You can see the sincerity."
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Talk is cheap. Most of the old schoolers were Alter Boys when they were kids. I can name about 7 guys (whom I know personally) right off the bat. One of those kids told me recently that he started out selling blank baptism certificates when he was an Alter Boy at 10 yrs. of age.
Even Michael Franzese's own father, Sonny Franzese was an Alter Boy. (LOL)
I truly truly believe Michael and his epiphany. We ALL make mistakes..I had mine May 26th, 1999…in the end, we ALL pay. Michael has had a REAL BOSS since the early 90's. He speaks the truth if you ever listened to his testimony. Michael, God Bless and THANK YOU for helping a man like me see that I'd rather be LOVED than FEARED. Keep up the beautiful work….I would love to come hear you speak as MY life MIRRORED yours.
all my love and sincerity,
Bill C. Jr.
I didn't mean any disrespect. Well, actually…I suppose I did. My sincere apologies. I know what you had to deal with…well, just some and I know what happened on 5/26/99…again, I'm truly sorry for my sarcasm. As soon as I read your comment and your mention of that date, well…my heart sank. I really don't know what to say other than God Bless You both.
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With their third season in the Atlantic League a couple of months from getting under way, the Sugar Land Skeeters have taken the initial steps to following up their Freedom Division-winning season in 2013.
On Thursday, the Skeeters announced that the club has signed three pitchers to its 2014 roster. All have ties to the Houston area, the Skeeters' previous rosters or both.
Right-handed pitchers Clint Everts and Matt Wright will return to the team in 2014 and left-handed reliever Dan Meadows has signed with the club as well.
Everts, the 29-year-old Cypress Falls graduate and former farmhand in the Montreal and Toronto organizations, pitched in 23 games for the Skeeters after joining the team midseason in 2013. He went 5-2 with a 2.71 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 63 innings.
Wright is no stranger to fans of the team. He has been the opening day starter for the Skeeters in each of their first two campaigns. The 31-year-old Waco-area native went 10-1 with a 2.63 ERA last season for the Skeeters before he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks' Class AAA Reno affiliate.
Wright was snapped up by Class AAA Lehigh Valley in the Philadelphia Phillies' system in 2012 following a similarly successful start in Sugar Land.
Meadows, 26, joins the Skeeters club following six seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He is a graduate of Cinco Ranch High School in Katy and spent time last season at both Class AA Huntsville and Class A Brevard County. He owns a 29-23 record with six saves and a lifetime 3.76 ERA over his career.
More signings are expected over the next several weeks and the team will also host a two-day open tryout March 22-23 at Constellation Field.
The Skeeters open their season on April 24 with a four-game series against the Lancaster Barnstormers at Constellation Field.


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What will the best part of this year's Super Bowl be? The cheerleaders, of course. The second best? Probably the commercials. You see, I am a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. After the lowly season steel town had this year, it's hard to be excited about football. The Super Bowl though? I am very excited for. The reason being? The commercials.
With no personal investment in the outcome of the game, I will be able to do something I have always wanted to- actually watch and digest the ads on a high level. Instead of just saying 'aw that horse is really cute' or 'old people out raging, that's pretty cool. Why do I want tacos now?', I'm making my voice heard. Not only will I be following and live tweeting the ads (seriously have no life), I have signed up for the USA Today's Ad Meter, allowing me the chance to rate all of the ads.
I hope you are bringing it this year companies, because my fingers will be a-flyin'.
Before the game comes up, I wanted to provide a snap shot of the participants, to help get you prepared for your game day votes. The line-up looks a bit different so far this year than in games past. Some fresh faces, as well as a host of regular customers.
Several big names will be making their Super Bowl debut this year. Turbo Tax takes the stage for the first time, with a 60 second spot spinning off of their current 'It's amazing what your capable of' campaign. With tax season quietly creeping up, this is a very well timed airing.
Website design and management service SquareSpace will be joining the crowd, with a 30 second spot that is shrouded in mystery.
Jaguar rolls into the mix in a big way, with a minute long third quarter ad starting UK actors Ben Kingsley, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Strong, and directed "The King's Speech" Best Director Oscar winning Tom Hooper. As if $4 million for 30 seconds wasn't pricey enough.
Other first timers include Butterfinger, promoting it's upcoming Peanut Butter Cup, in direct competition with current peanut butter cup champ Reese, and Cheerios with an ad telling "a beautiful story about family love", featuring a celebrity that has not yet been named.
Of course, the standard brands will be back again.
Much like the New England Patriots of the early to mid 2000's, Anheuser-Busch will be holding a monopoly over the advertisement landscape for this year's Super Bowl, with five ads totaling three and a half minutes. Three of these ads will be for ultra bro Bud Light, two of which feature Arnold Schwarzenegger and Don Cheadle titled "Epic Night". The third, titled "So Cool" will announce that Bud Light now has a reclosable aluminum bottle (little late to the party there, BL).
The Clydesdale horses will of course be making a come back, and last year's story of the young horse and it's trainer will continue, where the horse meets a new puppy friend in "Puppy Love". Anheuser-Busch will also be paying tribute to the men and women returning from military duty in final ad, titled "Hero's Welcome".
Another brand whose spot is focused on militarily action is AXE, but in a much different way. In their ad "Make love, Not war", several scenes of sure destruction are set up, only to doop the viewer when they all turn out to be romantic. The ad was made to help promote new AXE Peace spray, as well as Peace One Day. On a personal note, this may be my favorite ad that I have seen pre-Super Bowl; I love the gross misuse of the military force as a way to propose! Also, the very accurate spray range of AXE at the end hit the nail on the head.
Perhaps the biggest battle that will actually be fought on Super Bowl Sunday centers around the exciting industry of ... yogurt. Both Dannon and rookie Chobani will be running one thirty second spot during the game. No details about content, but you will want to stay tune to this one. John Stamos was featured in Dannon's ad last year, maybe Chobani will up the ante with a whole Full House reunion.
Doritos took Super Bowl advertising to a whole new level this year. The snack company will be continuing their "Crash the Super Bowl" contest for the eigtht year. This gives fans the chance to create Doritos' ad for the Super Bowl. Two fan-generated ads will be chosen to run during the game. But having an ad you created run during the Super Bowl isn't the end of it.
The creator of the ad that ranks higher in the USA Today Ad Meter will be asked to work on the set of "The Avengers: Age of Ultron". The creator of the ad that generators more votes will win 1 million bucks. Everyone else should take a page (chip?) out of Doritos' book (bag?).
Another company doing something along those lines is finance and tax support brand Intuit. However, their user generated videos have all come from real life small businesses. After holding a pre-game contest, Intuit will actually give it's 30 second third quarter ad to the winning business. These are all awesome, check them out and vote!
Both GoDaddy.com and H&M are no strangers when it comes to provocative ads. In the past, GoDaddy.com always tried to fulfill the male fantasy; attractive women, not a lot of clothes. H&M made one for the ladies, featuring an almost bare-it-all David Beckham in their 2012 spot. This year, both brands have matured a bit. GoDaddy stated that they will focus on their core product for their two spots this year, and while Beckham will be back for H&M, they will be passing on a repeat of the peep show.
Check out this full list created by Pavone for the rest of the line up as of today.
After extensive research, I am very, deeply sad to have to say that the E*Trade baby ... will not be making an appearance this year. That is very troubling to me.
On a side note, how ridiculous that with 11 days until a sporting event, there is already such a huge buzz about the commercials. The commercials?! The part that takes away from the broadcast you are suppose to be watching. Just wild this world we live in.
Stay tuned for a finalized cast list closer to kick off. Until then, get your study on!


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TC TO BERTHOLD AUERBACH ; 14 January 1852; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18520114-TC-BA-01; CL 27: 13-14
Chelsea, 14 jany, 1852—
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Yesternight I had the honour to receive a Copy of your new Book;1 for which kindness, please to accept from me many thanks. With my earliest leisure I mean to treat myself to the perusal of this Work, and thereby obtain a little more acquaintance with your way of thinking and deliberating, which has already its fair share of admirers in these parts.
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Roll into the Ritz in London: Centenary Celebrations
December 23, 2005
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The Ritz in London is commemorating its centenary in 2006 with lots of celebrations. Starting with an over-the-top Grand Gala Dinner Dance on New Year's, complete with seven course gourmet dinner, Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne, fireworks and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force regimental marching band and a lone Scottish piper.
In honor of this special year, the Ritz has ordered a brand new 2006 Rolls Royce, "Ritz blue" in color with custom fitted interiors in smoke grey leather and walnut trimming. Equipped with the latest satellite navigation system, two DVD screens and crested door handles, the car will be driven by Rolls Royce trained chauffeurs and available as a guest service throughout the centennial celebrations.
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Too bad the hotel couldn't go the extra mile with their new spa addition, a paltry treatment room on the hotel's seventh floor, with just one full-time therapist. Guests can choose a range of beauty treatments including massages and facials, but this isn't exactly a full-service spa.
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New Years 2006: The Greenbrier is Going Off!
December 21, 2005
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Nope, that's not the White House, folks. The stately architecture on display is the historic Greenbrier Resort, its estate set on 6,500 scenic acres in the Allegheny mountains of West Virginia. Habitual winner of the AAA five diamond award, named the "resort of the century" by the Andrew Harper Hideaway Report in '99, the Greenbrier is the essence of opulence. The all-inclusive resort offers over 50 recreational activities including three championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a 40,000 square foot spa. And for this New Years, the Greenbrier is celebrating with an unforgettable party. (They've even planned a special dinner just for kids.) Evening concerts and live entertainment, a 50's buffet dinner dance, two New Year's Eve Galas featuring the Gene Donati Orchestra and The Gentlemen and Their Lady, noisemakers, hats, balloons, and of course the champagne toast at midnight. Followed the next day with an extraordinary New Year's Day champagne brunch. All this—including luxurious accommodations and daily meals-- is included with your New Years Package. Rates start at $329 per person, per night, double occupancy.
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Special Holiday Offers: The Don CeSar, St. Petersburg, Florida
The legendary pink palace, once the playground for celebs like F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a self-contained wonderland of pampering and exceptional service. Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, the Don CeSar, a Loews hotel, embodies the grandeur of America's traditional beach resorts. More than seven miles of gorgeous beaches, oodles of watersports, including daily sailing and waverunning clinics, seaside massages, the stunning pool, and of course, blissful accommodations. And from now until January 5, take advantage of mind-blowing specials, and the magical holiday ambience at the Don. The "Treasured Holiday" Package includes one night's accommodation in a Partial Gulfview room, breakfast buffet for two in the Sea Porch Cafe, and a 2006 Don CeSar calendar. Starting at $228 per night.
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New Las Vegas Hotels: Red Rock Station
By Courtney May
Another future hotel casino scheduled to open in the Las Vegas area is the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2006 and located at the Intersection of Interstate 215 and Charleston Boulevard in the Northwest Valley section, Red Rock Station claims it is the "Garden of Eden meets Sin City."
This new 70 acre property will feature 414 hotel rooms and 48 suites ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 sq. ft. Additionally, there will be a 3 acre "backyard pool" complex with private cabanas, gardens, and an island. The 20,000 sq. ft. full-service spa will include 25 treatment rooms, a state of the art fitness center, private lap pool and full service salon and barber shop. The casino will be all that you expect in Vegas: 87,00 sq. ft. with 2,800 slots and video poker, 60 table games, state of the art race and sports book, plus a 15 table poker room and 600 seat bingo games. Dining includes 10 full service restaurants, bars and lounges, poolside dining, and a world-class wine cellar. Also on-site is a 16 screen Regal Cinemas, and arcade, childcare facility, and entertainment lounge.
The Resort also boasts a location just minutes from world-class golf courses, desert hiking and horseback riding, the Red Rock Canyon, and cycling-- in addition to the wonderful world of the Las Vegas strip. Thinking of bringing your meetings to Vegas? Red Rock will feature 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention facility space, and offer accommodations for groups from 15 to 1,500. Reservations are currently being accepted for April 22, 2006 through December 30, 2006.
By: Guest Writer
Trumped in Las Vegas
By Courtney May
While in Las Vegas last week for the Luxury Travel Expo, I picked up on a few things that I thought I might share with all those travelers out there who have, will or want to travel to Vegas in the next few years. Between now and 2008, there are a number of new luxury hotels and casinos scheduled to open in Las Vegas. Currently Las Vegas boasts 133,000 hotel rooms and is expected to grow by 2009 to at least 155,000 rooms.
Here is the first example of what is yet to come:
The Trump Las Vegas has already broken ground behind the Fashion Show mall and Frontier Casino. From my room at the Wynn Las Vegas, I could see the starting foundation. The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas will be 64 gold-plated stories tall, with 1232 hotel condominiums and 50 hotel condominium suites-- ranging from 635 sq. ft. for a studio condo unit up to 3,530 sq. ft. for a three bedroom suite. The rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, euro-style kitchens, Italian marble floored entries and baths, spa tubs, flat screen plasma TVs, and wireless internet. Additional amenities include spa, fitness center, salon, and a heated outdoor pool. But Trump isn't gambling with this one-- parking will be valet only and there will be no casino! Doesn't sound much like the Vegas I know.
By: Guest Writer
Last Minute Holiday Getaways: The Setai, Miami
Let the countdown begin. With Christmas a week away, a few-days escape may be the highest priority on your wishlist. Look no farther than The Setai, the eight-story art deco landmark in South Beach. Set amidst tropical gardens and exquisite pools, The Setai has a spa like no other, with luxury suites to match. Black granite baths, rainwater showers, espresso coffee-makers, and equipped with cutting-edge technology. Christmas rates start at $900, including breakfast.
The Setai, Official Site
The Setai, Five Star Alliance
Stay on the Slopes at Amangani, Jackson Hole
The creme de la creme of ski resorts, Amangani was voted first for its spa programs by Conde Nast Traveler readers, and ranked as the top apres-ski destination in the recent December issue of Men's Health. This place oozes luxury in every detail-- from the Pacific redwood paneling to suites with deep soaking tubs and panoramic views to the gorgeous outdoor swimming pool warm enough to be enjoyed year-round. The setting? The 40-suite resort is set on the cliff of a butte, with a cedar roof that blends in with the surrounding natural outcropping. Conveniently located just below the Teton village's Bridger Gondola, at the base of Rendezvous Mountain, Amangani enjoys sweeping views of the Teton peaks and the Snake River range and provides easy access to some damn good skiing. Amangani's Ski Lounge is staffed with a ski valet to assist with rentals and other details, and provides boot and glove warmers, ski racks, baskets for ski gloves, mittens and goggles to ensure that all equipment stays dry and comfortable. Of course warm and cold drinks are available all day, and a complimentary ski shuttle can whisk you back to Amangani's award-winning facilities at the drop of a hat.
Amangani, Official Site
Amangani, Five Star Alliance