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BACKGROUND: In 2011, facelifts were the most popular cosmetic procedures and on average the most expensive. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. Many people who consider this procedure want to correct sagging in the middle of the face, loss of muscle tone in the lower face, deep creases below the lower eyelid, fat that has fallen, deep creases along the nose extending to the mouth, or loose skin under the chin and jaw. A facelift consultation will be conducted before the surgery can take place. Certain things have to be discussed for safety purposes; for instance, why they want the surgery, what medical conditions they have, what previous surgeries they have experienced, and what medications they are on. (Source: plasticsurgery.org)
RISK FACTORS: As with any procedure, facelifts come with a variety of risk factors. They include: bleeding, unfavorable scarring, infection, anesthesia risks, poor wound healing, correctable hair loss at the incision sight, facial asymmetry, skin loss, facial nerve injury, numbness or other changes in skin sensitivity, fluid accumulation, pain, skin discoloration and swelling, skin contour irregularities, deep vein thrombosis, and the possibility of revision surgery. After the procedure is done and the patient is released, they must watch out for shortness of breath, unusual heart beats, and chest pains. If one experiences any of these symptoms, then medical attention should be immediate. (Source: plasticsurgery.org)
TREATMENT: After surgery it is very important to follow all of the physician's instructions in order to achieve success. Professionals say that it is highly important for the surgical incisions to not be subjected to abrasion, motion during the time of healing, or excessive force. Patients are advised to not wear any clothing that will go over the head. Usually the doctor will give detailed instructions to the patient on how to care for oneself. (Source: plasticsurgery.org)
NEW TECHNOLOGY: An alternative to the expensive and invasive procedure would be LazerLift. It is a precise laser facelift technology that will reverse the signs of aging without scalpels, stitches, and scars while cutting down the risks, costs, and recovery time associated with a facelift. It works by safely heating and tightening the skin to stimulate the tissue coagulation and the formation of collagen. It can help attack the physical signs of aging without harming surrounding tissue. LazerLift uses ThermaGuide to provide the doctor with real-time temperature feedback during the procedure to avoid overheating the skin and deep tissue. LaxerLift also provides results several months following the procedure for a natural and long-lasting look. (Source: lazerlift.com)
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College Hockey:Maine Defeats Shorthanded UNH, 4-1
Wildcats Lose After Skating Only 18 Due To Suspensions
ORONO, Maine — For the Maine Black Bears, none of it mattered.
They didn't care about any eight-game unbeaten streaks at home. Nor did they want to hear about their coach's record against UNH. Heck, they didn't even care who was playing for the Wildcats.
It was simple. All they wanted was another victory. And on Friday night, they got it.
In another classic installment of the border war, Maine (18-9-0, 11-7-0 Hockey East) used the resurgent play of Josh Soares and Mike Hamilton to capture a vital 4-1 win over UNH (13-10-4, 9-6-3).
En route to their fourth consecutive victory and ninth at home against the Wildcats, the Black Bears faced a much different squad than what they saw the last time the two archrivals faced off.
On Tuesday, UNH head Dick Umile suspended seven forwards for Friday's game. Among them were stars Bret Hemingway, Josh Ciocco and Dave Winnik. However, that didn't change Maine's attitude. Hamilton, who tallied an assist and a goal on the night, believes it only upped the intensity.
"Coach didn't want to put the lineup up because he didn't want guys on our team worrying about who was in or who was out," said Hamilton. "That doesn't effect how we play. Right before we were coming out in the hallway before game it was so loud and intense. We got that energy level up and that was a big factor.
"We didn't even look at their roster," said Maine forward Billy Ryan. "We knew if you played for UNH you had to be a good hockey player."
The strategy paid off for the Black Bears. Sparked by the steady play of freshman netminder Ben Bishop, who recorded 21 saves, Maine moved into sole possession of fourth place in Hockey East with the victory. Not only did the Black Bears bump the Wildcats back to fifth place, but they inched one point behind Providence in the third slot.
"This is Maine hockey; it is the second half, we play to get into the playoffs and win championships," said Soares. "We know what time it is."
"This is a tough league to move up the standings, we're just going to keep taking one game at a time," said Maine head coach Tim Whitehead, who is 6-0-1 against UNH at Alfond Arena. "It's going to be a great finish in our league."
Whitehead was pleased with his squad for not letting a scoreless first period affect how they approached the final 40 minutes.
"I think it was important that we didn't get frustrated," said Whitehead. "We thought we had a decent first period and we had some chances. But I don't think we got to the net very well for the second shot. I thought in the second and third period we did a better job of getting to the net for the second and third shot. We were fortunate enough to get a couple goals that way."
The second and ultimately game-winning goal came at 11:41 of the second period when Josh Soares capitalized on a heads up play by defenseman Mike Lundin.
"It was just a great play," said Soares. "Mike Lundin put the puck up nicely to Greg, he jumped over the blue line and I came over for support. He put it into space. I just was trying to get off quick. The glove was open so I just tried to put it there."
And get it there he did. Ripping a laser past the glove of Regan, Soares had tallied his 10th goal of the season.
The score hit the back of the net only three minutes after an Andrew Leach wrist shot had sailed over Bishop's glove leg. For Bishop, the Leach goal, which came from Brad Flaishans and Brian Yandle, was the only blemish of the night.
Maine assistant captain, Michel Leveille, who made his return to the lineup after a sprained knee, felt Bishop's awareness in net was pivotal.
"When you get a goalie that plays the puck like that it's like a third defenseman out there," said Leveille. "It's huge. It's like a Martin Bordeur. He prevented a lot of chances for them to attack offensively."
Despite the loss, Regan, who made 37 saves, earned rave reviews from both his coach and an opponent.
"We had a couple bad changes that cost us a couple goals," said Umile. "Otherwise, I thought we had a shot. Kevin played great in the net and he gave us an opportunity to win."
"Obviously, Regan is a very strong goalie that played very well tonight," said Whitehead.
At the start of the third, Maine increased its lead to two when Mike Hamilton slammed home a rebound off a Michel Leveille shot. The score marked Hamilton's first goal in 32 games.
"It was a definitely a big monkey off my back," said Hamilton.
"I was really happy for him, he works real hard," said Soares. "We know what he can do. It's been a tough year for him so far but it looks like he is turning things around. Hopefully he can continue to do what he did his freshman year."
Soares continued his fiery play late in the game, tallying an open netter with 2:04 left in the game.
"We have really been focused the last two weeks," said Soares. "We know what we got to do. I think we were a little too nonchalant for a month there. But now it's gut check time. We have to win and that's pretty much it. It's great to be able to beat your archrival at home and gave our fans a great game."
The first of the night's goals came at 4:01 of the second period on the power play when Billy Ryan sent a laser over the shoulder of Boston native Kevin Regan.
"On the goal John Hopson brought it to Mike Hamilton and Mike gave it to me," said Ryan. "I kind of just waited and let everyone go to their spots. John Hopson took away the goalie's eyes and I put it over the goalie's shoulder."
Despite the ultimately loss, Umile was happy with his smaller-than-normal bench.
"They did everything we asked them to tonight," said Umile. "It was a difficult situation. I think the people that step in; the Brian Foley's, the Thompson's, the Kapstad's, did a really good job. It was a very difficult situation. I wasn't displeased with their effort."
"I don't think we were shorthanded," said Regan. "We had 18 good guys on the ice. We went in here to give them a run. I am disappointed in the outcome. But you can't say anything against anyone's effort. We had a chance right up there till the end."
Maine finished the game 1-for-4 on the power play, while UNH went 0-for-2.
The two foes return to Alfond Arena on Saturday for the rubber game. The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m.
"We've got to be ready, [tonight] they got their full lineup back," said Leveille. "It's going to be a typical UNH-Maine game. If we lose we are back in the same spot we started. We don't want to lose."
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BioName: Travis CarterAge: 52Hometown: Ellerbe, NCResides: Denver, NCMarital status: Married, wife Linda; son Matthew, daughter KimRacing Involvement: Co-owner, with Carl Haas, of Haas-Carter Motorsports in NASCAR Winston Cup Series; crew chief for Benny Parsons' 1973 Winston Cup championship; worked as crew chief for legendary car owner Junior Johnson; helped Hal Needham form Skoal Bandit team in 1980s before becoming a team owner in 1989.
Travis Carter entered 2002 prepared to field the No. 26 and No. 66 Fords for drivers Joe Nemechek and Todd Bodine. But Haas-Carter Motorsports was sent into a tailspin when sponsor Kmart filed for bankruptcy in January and discontinued sponsorship of the two cars. Here Carter talks about the new sponsor that brought new life to his racing career.
SCR: How tough has this year been on you personally, with everything that has gone on?Carter: Given the last few years when we've been in pretty good shape and been able to move forward, then all of a sudden to have the rug pulled out from under us before the first race, that turns everything upside down. We had a new driver on board and had brought in new people to try and improve the quality of the team and the quality of the people here. It was a big setback. It's not the first time I've faced that situation, and for me it's just created the desire to rise to the challenge and overcome it and beat it. That's the biggest thing for me personally-to try and survive and overcome that adversity.
SCR: Were you totally blindsided by the situation with Kmart?Carter: Pretty much. I think, realistically, there were some indicators by the end of last year that raised concern for us. Obviously our questions were answered that there was no reason for concern, no reason to change; but still you're skeptical. You can't ignore what you hear on the national news.
SCR: In midsummer you landed a deal with Discover, but how does that program look for next season?Carter: Obviously, we would like to continue with Discover, but we don't know that we'll be able to. I think there's realistically some opportunity to do that. They've set forth a test plan and what we do is a big part of that plan, and what they can do with the associated programs is a big piece of the puzzle. I think they're in a perfect position to keep this thing moving forward, and certainly we want to help them enhance that opportunity.
SCR: Considering the many components that go into a team, how tough is it to make it in Winston Cup?Carter: Well, running a racing business is not really a widely profitable situation. I mean, you can have good sponsors and you can keep the thing in the black. From my observation, the people who make the most money are the people who do additional marketing, the bigger merchandise sellers, and things like that. Those are the ways where a lot more of the revenue is made. Those teams that aren't big merchandisers aren't going to make a lot of money. But with the whole thing you're vulnerable to the point that you're depending on that commercial sponsorship dollar, and you're only as good as your existing contract.
SCR: You've worked with some of the biggest names in the sport. Who has had the most influence on you, personally and professionally?Carter: That's a hard question. A lot of people have influenced me. Roger Penske had a real strong influence. Junior Johnson did also, and I think as highly of Hal Needham as anyone I've ever been associated with, for a lot of reasons. He was a competitor, and he's really a good person. Driver-wise, I was young enough at the time that I learned a lot from Benny Parsons, but I also learned a lot from Bobby Allison just in a short period of time. People like that are big influences.
SCR: You've been racing for 31 years. During that time, what has been the biggest development in the sport, discounting RJR coming into NASCAR?Carter: Obviously, R.J. Reynolds' involvement is the biggest thing. Discounting that, the biggest development has been commercial sponsors in general coming in, with the change that has brought in the sport. What you see happen a lot is typical with any growth, in that it's like fighting wars, with the grunts coming in and doing the work. You look through the history of this thing and see people who invested everything they had into it, and a lot of them didn't leave with very much. But the business has grown, and as the business grows you see stronger, more affluent people want to step in and take advantage of what the other people have built. That's not in a negative way, but I see it that way a little bit. Those people weren't there to help build it. They didn't invest in it to get it going, but now they can come in and take advantage of it because it's bigger, it's popular, and revenues are up. It makes for a great opportunity.


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Plus the traffic levels they report, 'popularity' reflects badly on anyone who uses them when traffic levels don't seem high and are not accurate.* It's like a shop displaying a counter of how many customers they get. Bad form to provide such information to the public.
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OJ Da Juiceman Booed by New York Crowd
New York rap fans are a hard crowd to please. Just ask Southern rapper OJ Da Juiceman. To celebrate the city's annual CMJ Music Marathon, the Atlanta native took to the stage in the early hours of Thursday morning, only to be greeted by jeers rather than cheers.
In a showcase featuring Big Apple dignitaries Raekwon, Jadakiss and Styles P, concertgoers were well aware of the Gucci Mane protege's forthcoming appearance that night. His name appeared prominently on the bill, which also included Atlanta cronies Donnis and Pill. Sponsored by NahRight.com and OnSmash.com, the event drew a crowd deeply rooted in the trenches of underground hip-hop. A setup for disaster as soon as OJ stood under the stage spotlight.
The rapper, who released 'The Otha Side of the Trap' last year, barely breezed through three songs before the critical crowd heckled and booed him from the stage. Though other ATL performers spit rhymes at the CMJ event, OJ was the only Southern act to reportedly receive a harsh welcoming.
While OJ Da Juiceman's debut album hit, 'Make Tha Trap Say Aye,' broke through to New York Radio, the crowd, there in part by hip-hop blogs, may not have cared (or heard) of it.
Several of OJ's newest records, 'Time Clock' and 'Burr Beer,' can be heard on the DJ Holiday-hosted 'Alaska in Atlanta' mixtape, released last month.


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – What does a poodle cat Selkirk Rex have to do with the TV show Moonlighting? Researchers now tell news that the poodle cat, after decades of testing, is genetically confirmed as a new breed of cats. The results following previous questions about the breed's future.
Originally, Miss DePesto was the curly haired assistance on the hit TV series Moonlighting. But in 1987 she was also named for a new kitchen adopted by Persian breeder Jeri Newman.
The breed quickly was adopted into organizations. Among them were International Cat Association since 1992, the American Cat Fanciers Association since 1998 and the Cat Fanciers' Association since 2000. But now nine generations later, officials confirm that all cats born from Miss DePesto carry a unique gene. That gene is so dominant that it has appeared in all offspring over nine generations and twenty-five years. As are result, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna last fall proclaimed the lineage worthy of a new breed.
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EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon men's basketball team will open the 2011-12 regular-season schedule with a road game against No. 7/7 Vanderbilt. Tip-time for the Ducks-Commodores contest is set for 7 p.m. (PT) at Memorial Gym (14,316) in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt leads the all-time series history with Oregon, 4-2. The Commodores defeated UO in the last meeting back on Nov. 30, 2005, a 76-75 result in Nashville. A year before, the Ducks won 76-65 in a Pape' Jam game played at Rose Garden Arena in Portland.
Vandy returns all five starters (and 10 letterwinners) from a team that went 23-11 overall and 9-7 in SEC play a year ago. The Commodores have made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament, falling 69-66 to Richmond in the first round last season.
Head coach Kevin Stallings is in his 13th season as mentor at Vanderbilt and 19th season overall as a NCAA Division I head coach. He maintains a 236-148 record at VU (career mark of 359-211).
The Commodores were picked to finish second in the SEC's preseason media poll, receiving four first-place votes and a total of 265 points. Kentucky was picked first by the media with 18 first-place votes and 282 total points.
•TV: Fox Sports South; Pete Pranica, play-by-play; Larry Connelly, analyst
Game is on satellite TV (make sure it is part of your existing programming package): DIRECTV Channel 646 and Dish Network Channel 420
The game will not air live on ROOT SPORTS NW. The game may air live on other regional broadcast channels that carry Fox Sports Net programming. Check your listings.
• Radio: Oregon IMG Sports NetworK; 95.3-FM KUJZ in Eugene/Springfield; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, stats
• ESPN3.com: Click here for ESPN3.com programming schedule (Oregon-Vandy contest is listed as subject to blackout)
• Satellite radio: Sirius 217, XM 199 ** Both are Vanderbilt broadcasts
• Twitter: @Geraghty_UO for in-game updates, stats, etc.
Follow @OregonMBB for player/coaching staff perspective.
Complete media information (radio affiliates, TV schedule and information) is located on page 3 of the PDF version.
Friday's meeting with No. 7 Vanderbilt marks just the fourth time in school history that Oregon will face a ranked opponent in a regular-season opening game. The Ducks are 0-3 in those games.
The Commodores are the first ranked foe UO has faced in a season opener dating back to the 1989-90 season. That year the Ducks lost 102-75 at No. 9 Arkansas.
The highest-ranked opponent Oregon has faced in an opener came back in the 1976-77 season, with UO falling 78-67 at No. 6 UNLV.
The first time UO faced a ranked opponent in an opener was during the 1964-65 season. The Ducks fell 99-70 at No. 19 Brigham Young.
Vandy is one of four UO opponents to start the 2011-12 season ranked in the top 25.
The Ducks' 30-game 2011-12 schedule features 18 regular-season home contests at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. Of the Ducks' 23 opponents, 11 competed in postseason play a year ago.
Six of the opponents participated in the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, while another five took part in the postseason National Invitation Tournament. In addition to the Pac-12 schools on the schedule, UO will battle teams from 11 different conferences: SEC, Big Sky, Ohio Valley, Big Ten, Conference-USA, West Coast, WAC, ACC, SWAC, MEAC and Southland.
Highlighting the non-conference slate are road games against Vanderbilt (Nov. 11) and Nebraska (Nov. 23), a home game against UTEP (Nov. 29), a neutral-site game versus BYU (Dec. 3 in Salt Lake City) and home contest against Virginia (Dec. 18).
The Ducks will play all 12 teams as part of the new Pac-12 schedule. Oregon will host USC and UCLA, but will not play road games against the Los Angeles schools this season. UO will play at Arizona State and Arizona, but will not play home games against either Arizona school. Neither ASU nor UA will play at Matthew Knight Arena until the 2012-13 season (both played at Mac Court in 2010-11). UO will play all other conference foes both home and away, including inaugural trips to Colorado and Utah.
Four of Oregon's opponents begin the 2011-12 season ranked in both the USA TODAY / ESPN Top 25 Preseason Coaches Poll and the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll. The ranked opponents include (listed AP poll/coaches poll) No. 7/7 Vanderbilt, No. 16/16 Arizona, No. 17/20 UCLA and No. 24/24 California. Other UO opponents receiving votes were Washington, Virginia and BYU.
The Ducks traveled to Italy for a 10-day foreign tour in late August and early September, posting a 2-3 overall record in facing Italian professional teams. In addition to the high-level competition, the coaches and players spent off days sight-seeing at the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Rome City Center, Coliseum, Roman Forum, Accademia Museum and Lake Como.
In Oregon's 71-54 win over Latina Basket, UO freshman guard Jabari Brown scored a team-high 18 points to go with six rebounds. He was joined in double-figures by junior center Tony Woods who added 12 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Junior forward Carlos Emory tallied a team-best eight rebounds.
Four Ducks reached double figures in scoring in their next game, a 95-89 loss to Scafati. Once again it was Brown who tallied a team-high with 22 points. Junior forward E.J. Singler had 12, while senior guard Garrett Sim and freshman guard Brett Kingma each added 10.
Oregon came back to win the third game against Varese by a score of 75-67. Brown had 15 points and five rebounds to mark the third straight game that the first-year player led UO in scoring. Senior forward Jeremy Jacob tallied a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ducks dropped their final two games on the trip, a 72-67 result with Tezenis Verona and a 72-63 loss to Casale Monferrato. Brown (14 pts), Woods (13 pts) and Kingma (11 pts) led the way in the fourth game. Kingma (13 pts) was the only UO player to reach double figures in the fifth and final game. Singler contributed eight points to go with an Italy trip-best 15 rebounds in that finale.
Foreign tour statistical leaders: Points - Brown (15.4 ppg); Rebounds - Singler (5.8 rpg); Assists - Johnathan Loyd (3.0 apg); Blocks - Woods (2.0 bpg); FG% - Olu Ashaolu (.464).
Despite having nine newcomers to the squad, Oregon returns several key contributors with a significant amount of game experience.
Junior forward E.J. Singler, who led the conference in free throw shooting percentage (.852, 104-of-122) a year ago, is the top returning scorer and rebounder for this year's Oregon squad, bringing back averages of 11.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Singler is also the top shooter returning in terms of percentages making 46.1 percent on field goals and 39.9 percent on 3-pointers last season. He was also the only Duck to start all 39 games in 2010-11, now having started 61-of-71 career games at UO.
Senior guard Garrett Sim, who has played in 102 career games (67 starts), averaged 8.2 points per outing last season which is second-best among returning players. He shot a career-best 34.7 percent on 3-pointers (52-of-150) in 2010-11 which also ranks second to Singler's shooting clip from a year ago. A steady decision-maker and ball-handler, Sim's 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio is the best among players back for 2011-12.
Senior forwards Jeremy Jacob and Tyrone Nared provide some experience inside for UO. Jacob, who was limited to just 17 games last season because of injury, looks to regain the form he had during the 2009-10 season when he led the team in double-doubles and started half of the team's contests. The high-flying Nared led UO in blocked shots last year (30) and returns with the second-best field goal shooting percentage (.455) behind Singler. Nared started 21-of-39 games in his first year in Eugene.
Sophomore guard Johnathan Loyd started 16-of-39 games last year, a season highlighted by his free throw shooting percentage (.737) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.7, 90a - 52to). His 34 steals are second-most among players returning.
Oregon posted a Top 25 recruiting class according to Scout.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com. UO was joined by Arizona and Washington as the only Pac-12 Conference schools to rank in all three polls. Scout.com/foxsports.com ranked the Ducks' class No. 20, while Rivals.com/yahoosports.com listed UO at No. 21. ESPN.com ranked Oregon at No. 23.
The 2010-11 Oregon Ducks ranked at or near the top in turnover margin, free throw shooting percentage, steals and assist-to-turnover ratio.
Oregon ranked at the top of the league with a +3.18 turnover margin (477 UO turnovers, 601 opponent). In fact, in conference games only UO had a league-best +2.89 margin, with USC ranking a distant second at +1.0. Oregon committed fewer turnovers than its opponent 29 times last year (13 out of 18 league outings). The Ducks ended the year by posting a season-low six turnovers in Game 3 of the CBI finals against Creighton.
UO ranked second in the conference for free throw shooting (.739, 520-of-704) and steals (8.23, 321), while ranking third in assist/turnover ratio (1.14, 545-477).
The Ducks' high free throw shooting percentage was in large part because five of their eight major contributors (players who averaged 16 or more minutes per game) shot 70 percent or better. And three other players were just below that mark. E.J. Singler led the league in free throw shooting (85.2 percent), while Garrett Sim shot a career-high 83.0 percent from the charity stripe. Players who also shot 70 percent or better included: Jay-R Strowbridge (77.0 percent), Johnathan Loyd (73.7 percent) and Joevan Catron (71.8 percent). In addition, Tyrone Nared (69.8 percent), Malcolm Armstead (69.5 percent) and Teondre Williams (64.7 percent) were just below that 70 percent mark.
UO set a new single-season school record for steals in 2010-11, registering 321 (8.3 spg) in 39 games on the year. The previous mark for a single-season was held by the 2002-03 team which had 263 (7.9 spg) in 33 games. Oregon State led the conference with a steals per game average of 9.45.
UO's strong assist-to-turnover ratio can be attributed to unselfish offensive play. Last season, 57 percent of Oregon's made field goals were credited with an assist (545 assists for 972 made field goals). This was a considerable improvement from the 2009-10 season when just 44 percent of the Ducks' made baskets were assisted (355 assists for 803 made baskets).
Head coach Dana Altman took the 2010-11 Oregon squad, which was projected to finish last in the conference's preseason poll, and helped the Ducks defy expectations. Oregon finished in a tie for seventh in final regular-season standings and made a run to the semifinal round of the conference's postseason tournament, before accepting an invitation to the 2011 CBI which UO eventually won.
• Altman has made 14-straight postseason appearances and posted 14 consecutive winning seasons.
• On 13 occasions (in 26 years as a head coach), Altman has posted 20 or more wins in a season.
• Altman is just the second first-year UO head coach to finish the year with a winning record. Dating back to when the Pac-8 (now Pac-12) was formed before the 1964-65 season.
• Altman has finished .500 or better in 19 of his 22 seasons as a NCAA Division I head coach.
Joevan Catron captained the Ducks to 21 wins in his final collegiate season, something that wouldn't have happened had he not received the medical hardship from the conference office in June of 2010. The versatile forward's productivity and leadership will be hard to replace.
Catron led the team in scoring (15.9 ppg), rebounding (6.7 rpg), field goals made and attempted (195-of-416), and free throws made and attempted (178-of-248). In fact, his 178 made free throws set a new single-season school record (passing Fred Jones who made 169 in the 2001-02 season). Catron also managed to rank second on the squad in steals (1.1 spg, 42).
Those scoring and rebounding numbers positioned Catron in the top 10 of conference players during the 2010-11 season, ranking sixth in points per game and ninth in rebounds per outing. He was recognized as second team all-conference for his play.
In the 37 games he suited up for last season, Catron led the team in scoring 22 times and rebounding on 21 occasions. Of his 12 career 20-point or better games, 11 came last season. Catron reached double-figures in scoring 28 times in 2010-11.
On the career, Catron set the modern school record for games played with 133. He wrapped up his career in style by scoring a career-high 29 points in his final game as a Duck, a 71-69 victory over Creighton in Game 3 of the CBI championship series. He earned MVP honors for the tournament after averaging 20.7 ppg and 9.0 rpg in those six postseason games.
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For the next few weeks I want to explore a topic that has always intrigued me – apologetics.
Christian apologetics is defined best by the Bible in I Peter 3:15, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
Did you know that the first bone of a large unknown reptile was discovered in 1822? It was discovered by Mary Ann Mantell and later named "Iguanodon" by her husband. As the years proceeded archeologists found more and more bones and skeletons from these mysterious giant reptiles now known as dinosaurs.
Five-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone.
"It's dark in there and I'm scared."
She asked again, and he persisted. Finally, she said, "It's OK, Jesus will be in there with you."
Johnny walked hesitantly to the door and slowly opened it. He peeked inside, saw it was dark, and started to leave when all at once an idea came, and he said, "Jesus, if you're in there, would you hand me that can of tomato soup?"
As we celebrate our national independence and the gift of liberty that comes with being Americans, I also want to celebrate the wonderful series of checks and balances that exist in our three branches of power in the U.S. Government.
Two cows were grazing alongside a highway when a tanker carrying milk passed the field they were in. On the side of the truck in big red letters were the words, "Pasteurized, homogenized, standardized, Vitamin A added."
One cow turned to the other and remarked, "Makes you feel sort of inadequate, doesn't it?"
Last Thursday, May 7, the Oldham County Ministerial Association hosted two prayer events, at noon at the La Grange Courthouse, and at 7 p.m. at the John Black Community Center. Both were attended by the largest crowds we have had at such prayer events since the first National Day of Prayer event after 9/11.
The 40 years leading up to the Revolutionary War was a time known as the First Great Awakening. It was a time when the Holy Spirit moved through the 13 colonies like it did in Acts 2. The spiritual courage and dedication to fight for freedom were forged. One of its greatest preachers was George Whitfield, who also had a good friend, Ben Franklin. A delightful story is told by Franklin, who was listening to Whitfield preach, and knew the appeal for an offering to support the orphanage in Georgia would come at the end of the sermon.
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Switching to Play mode loads and displays the last image shot, there is a slight pause while the image is loaded from the CF card.
Play mode, first menu, we can choose to display an index of thumbnails (Multi), Delete, Select or Zoom the image, or move forwards or backwards through the images in the current folder.
|Play mode, second menu, Start a slideshow, play / record sound, control a video clip, get extended exposure information and again move through the images in the current folder.
|Zoomed playback, only one level of zoom (about 2 x), scroll around the zoomed image using the arrow buttons as indicated.
|"Multi" view (thumbnails), we can still zoom into images, delete and select and choose from either 4 or 9 displayed thumbnails.
|Info, exposure information selected from the second menu (Info): Date & Time, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compen., Flash, White Balance, ISO, Metering, Focus mode.
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|Switching to Setup mode we are immediately give seven options, four of which (the bottom four) are menus, two change shooting mode and the top option is for date & time set. Shooting mode: FullAuto, Program, Manual Image type: Color, Monochrome
|Camera Setup Menu, control over basic camera settings, Beep (Never, Always, Shutter), Volume (Low, High), Brightness (+3 to -3), Power Save (10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min)
|Language Selection, allows for selection of language used in menu system and also Video Out mode (PAL / NTSC).
|Memory Setup, Format Memory Card - requires confirmation.
|Shot Setup, switch Confirmation on or off, set a new custom white balance (see below), change the High image format (HyPict JPEG or 2048 x 1536 TIFF) and change Slow Sync effect (Trailing or Leading).
|Date & Time setup, obvious enough really.
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Castles have great ambiance but are drafty, and often the loo is walking distance away. Not in this Oak Cliff castle. Architectural details? Check. Remodeled and stuffed with all the amenities of the modern kingdom? Check.
1112 South Canterbury Court in Kessler Park is a majestic rock English Tudor built in 1932, but you'd never know it. This home has recently enjoyed an influx of $25,000, enough to nip and tuck the grandest of dames. It features a fully remodeled kitchen with custom period cabinets, prerequisite granite counters, stainless Viking gas stove, and a stainless refrigerator on a travertine floor.
The house has maintained and brightened all the original hardwoods and maximized the rich moldings. The archway motif is carried throughout the house, including a cast-stone entry with three stained-glass Palladian arch windows. There are plantation shutters, 9-foot ceilings, and you won't hear each other sneeze in this home: the walls are all thick original plaster. Four bedrooms, two and a half updated baths, two living areas, a charming study with see-through fireplace and solid rock walls featuring an arched stone window with a view of the huge yard that's made private by an 8-foot-tall privacy fence. The 2522- square-foot house sits on more than a one-quarter acre wooded lot with a handsome back porch deck. There's a separate two-car garage.
Priced at $599,900, this home is ready to sell and an excellent buy for the location, architectural integrity, and price. According to some real estate web sites, it's listed 4 percent below the neighborhood's average list price of $611,000. The home is nestled on a circle between Kessler Park and Stevens Park Golf Course. There are many folks who think this part of town will see property values soar when the market turns around, and some who've been here all along. All we know is, with cliffs like these, there really is nowhere to go but up.
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David Trimnal and Cindy Corlett won the Couples Golf tournament at Lexington Golf Club on Sunday.
Trimnal and Corlett fired a 64 to win the championship flight. Charlie Hepler and Judy Martin tied with Eddie and Connie Wray to win the first flight with a 70. Hal and Susan Gooch tied with Ernie and Frankie Butler at 72 to win the second flight. Mike and Jessie Smith's 54 was good for low net, and Judy Martin won closest to the pin.
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April 1, 2014
DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU Mustangs have added eight incoming freshmen for the 2014 season, the team announced Tuesday. The group will look to make an immediate impact for the Mustangs in 2014, head coach Chris Petrucelli's third season at the helm on the Hilltop.
"Both (assistant coach) Nicole Nelson and I starting working on this class the day we arrived at SMU," Petrucelli said. "We were focused on trying to replace some talented players who have graduated and trying to increase both the technical and physical abilities of the team overall. I feel confident in saying that we've accomplished what we set out to do."
The coaching staff firmly believes that this freshman class will help the program move forward and succeed promptly.
"This is a talented group in many ways," Petrucelli said. "They are good soccer players, good students, and good citizens. We were able to add speed, size, and physical abilities to our team. All of these players can pass a ball as well; therefore, they will fit with our style of play. I'm excited about this group and the overall impact they will have on our program. Our expectation is that everyone in this class will be capable of competing for starting spots immediately. They'll give our team a different look and more versatility to how we play the game moving forward. The competition it will create within the team can only make us better."
With 14 returning players and the incoming eight freshmen, Petrucelli is very optimistic and excited about the upcoming season and seeing how his team comes together on the pitch in 2014.
"With this class our 2014 roster will be young, talented, and athletic. We still have a good deal of work to do to become a high performing team. However, the pieces are in place to have success on a high level. We're all excited to get started. August can't come fast enough."
Lauren Guerra | F/MF | Yorda Linda, Calif.
Guerra plays club soccer for Slammers FC ECNL in Newport Beach, Calif., along with fellow 2014 signee Claire Oates. Guerra helped lead Slammers FC to an ECNL U16 National Championship and an ECNL club championship in 2012. Her team also won the 2011 Region IV Championships and was a finalist for the 2010 Nike Manchester Cup in Portland, Ore. The Slammers FC team also won the U15 Regional Championship in 2011 and is currently ranked 23rd overall in the Southern California area according to TopDrawerSoccer.com. Lauren participated in the 2008-09 id2 Regional Training Camp and the Cal South ODP from 2009-11. Since 2013, she has also played at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Calif., and at Calvary Chapel Downey from 2011-12. Lauren was named All-Delphic league in 2011 and 2012 and All-Century league in 2013.
Petrucelli on Guerra: "Lauren is a talented attacking player. She can set play as well as score. She has outstanding ideas and plays the way we want to play. She's a great fit for SMU soccer."
Guerra on SMU: "I chose SMU because of all it has to offer. I absolutely love the campus and the atmosphere. I really enjoy all the coaching staff because they put a lot in the program and are great people. The soccer program itself is outstanding. I really love everything about SMU and can't wait to be a part of the team."
Lauren Harrington | D/MF | Katy, Texas
Harrington plays club soccer for the Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL in Houston, along with fellow 2014 signee Chinelo Odobulu. Harrington served as captain for the team from 2011-14 and was invited to the ECNL Player Development Program in 2013. She participated in the South Texas ODP program in 2009 and 2011 and made the ODP Regional Pool in 2011. Harrington also played for Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, and was team captain in 2013 and 2014. She was named first team all-district 2011-13, second team all-region in 2013 and was Newcomer of the Year in District 19-5A in 2011. Harrington was named Offensive MVP in 2011 and 2012 and Defensive MVP in 2013. Her team was also ranked 35th overall in the state of Texas. Lauren was also a two-year letter winner in cross country.
Petrucelli on Harrington: "Lauren is a standout in more ways than one. She's an outstanding student as well as a talented player. She has great versatility, playing a number of different positions in both club and high school soccer. She excels no matter what she does."
Harrington on SMU: I chose SMU because of its beautiful campus, prestigious academics, and competitive soccer program. Upon meeting the coaches and the team, I knew that SMU would be a great fit for me not only on the field, but in the classroom. Both of my parents graduated from SMU, so I'm excited to continue the family tradition while getting to play the sport I love.
"With this class, our 2014 roster will be young, talented, and athletic.... We're all excited to get started. August can't come fast enough."
SMU head coach Chris Petrucelli
Diana Kay Manley / D / Dallas, Texas
Manley plays club soccer for the Dallas Texans ECNL and at Highland Park High School. Her high school team was UIL State Champs in 2012 and the UIL State Runner Up 2013. She earned first team all-district in 2012 and 2013 and was Defensive MVP in 2013. Manley has been a three-year starter on the Highland Park varsity team. She also made the ODP `95 State Team 2008 - 2012 and went to Region III camp in Alabama from 2008-2012. Her Dallas Texans made it to ECNL Nationals in 2012 and Regionals 2013.
Petrucelli on Manley: "Diana has had success with both her high school and club teams. She's an outstanding defender who is used to playing against top attacking players. She's a great addition to our program."
Manley on SMU: "Athletically, I look forward to the competitive atmosphere and following the footsteps of some of my soccer club's past members. Academically, SMU offers outstanding business and computer science prorgams with a close-knit classroom environment. Additionally, growing up next to campus my entire life, becoming a Mustang has always been a dream of mine. I look forward to being able to play for the home team, while viewing Dallas in a different retrospect."
Claire Oates | MF | Long Beach, Calif.
Oates plays club soccer for Slammers FC ECNL in Newport Beach, Calif., along with fellow 2014 signee Lauren Guerra. Oates served as captain in 2013 and 2014 and helped lead Slammers FC to an ECNL U16 National Championship and club championship in 2012. In 2011, her team won the Region IV Championships and was a finalist for the 2010 Nike Manchester Cup in Portland, Ore. Slammers FC also won the U15 Regional Championship in 2011. Oates also plays high school soccer at Woodrow Wilson Classic High School where she earned numerous honors in 2013, including NSCAA/Adidas All-Region, All-CIF first team, All-Moore League first team, team Offensive MVP and Excalibur All-Tournament team recognition. In 2012, Oates earned first team All-Moore league honors. Claire will graduate as a four-year distinguished scholar with a 4.24 GPA.
Petrucelli on Oates: "Claire brings some much needed size and a heading presence to our team. She's an outstanding player both in the air and on the ground. She's competitive and a winner. She'll have an immediate impact on our team."
Oates on SMU: "I chose SMU because of their amazing academics, business school and soccer program. I knew SMU was the right fit for me as soon as I stepped onto the campus. The coaching staff and the players were so nice and welcoming. Having the chance to play for a great nationally respected coach such as Chris Petrucelli just sealed the deal."
Chinelo Odobulu | F | Garland, Texas
Odobulu plays club soccer for the Albion Hurricanes FC ECNL in Houston, along with fellow 2014 signee Lauren Harrington. Her Albion Team is ranked sixth overall in the Texas Conference. Odobulu also played for Pope John XXIII High School in Katy, Texas, where she led her school to a third-place finish in 2011-12. CJ was a first team all-district selection in 2010-11 and second team in 2011-12. She was also named Newcomer of the Year in 2010-11.
Petrucelli on Odobulu: "Speed is what comes to mind when you think of CJ. She has the pace to get behind anyone. She'll give us a weapon we've been missing. She was one of the fastest players I saw on the recruiting trail."
Odubulu on SMU: "I was already familiar with SMU's reputation as a great college with caring faculty and talented student body, but what really convinced me that SMU was the best choice was meeting the soccer coaching staff and hearing about their goals and how they plan to achieve them."
Sarah Toelkes | D | Brentwood, Calif.
Toelkes plays club soccer for the Pleasanton Rage ECNL and at Heritage High School. Her club team is rated 28th overall in the Northern California/Hawaii region. Toelkes was named first team all-league in 2013 and earned second team honors in 2011 and 2012. She was named Defensive MVP in both 2011 and 2013 and led her high school team to the playoffs three straight years from 2011-13, advancing to the semifinals in 2011. She also lettered one year in cross country and two years in track and field.
Petrucelli on Toelkes: "Sarah is a very good defender. She's had great success on a high level giving her the experience she'll need to come in and be successful. She'll compete hard and will be ready to play right away."
Toelkes on SMU: "I knew SMU was the right place for me as soon as I set foot on the campus. The outstanding academics, amazing coaches, and friendly teammates made it an easy choice. I'm looking forward to being a Mustang for the rest of my life."
Vanessa Valadez | F | Kingwood, Texas
Valadez plays club soccer for Challenge SC ECNL and at Kingwood Park High School. She also participated in the 2013 and 2014 ECNL Player Development Program in Frisco, Texas. Valadez co-captained her Challenge team in 2013-14. She was named to the 2012 all-event team in Sanford, Fla., and was the leading goal scorer during the 2012 ECNL Regionals. She was named first team all-district in high school three straight years from 2010-13 and named honorable mention all-state in 2013. In 2011 and 2012, she led her team to a bi-district championship. After scoring 40 goals with 17 assists in 2012-13 her team advanced to the regional semifinals. Valadez earned one VYPE Magazine Houston Player of the Month honor and was named academic all-district 2010-13.
Petrucelli on Valadez: "Vanessa has a number of tools that make her a talented player. She scores goals, has pace to get behind teams and demonstrates tremendous effort in the box. She's courageous in the air and strikes a ball very well. She loves to score."
Valadez on SMU: I chose to attend SMU because of the school's reputation for academic achievement, small class sizes that allow students to receive individual attention, the beautiful campus and a soccer program where the coaches genuinely care about their athletes.
Malanna Wheat | D | Los Angeles, Calif.
Wheat plays club soccer for Real So Cal in the ECNL and at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, Calif. She co-captained her high school team in 2013-14, and was co-defensive MVP in 2013. Wheat was named first team all-league in 2012, and led her club to league championships in 2011 and 2012 and Mater Dei Tournament championships in 2012 and 2013. Her high school advanced to the CIF finals in 2013 and semifinals in 2012.
Petrucelli on Wheat: "Melanna is a talented player. She can defend and is a quality player with the ball. She can play central or wide. She plays for top club and high school programs. She'll be prepared to play at a high level."
Wheat on SMU:' I chose SMU because of the warm southern hospitality it provides. I wanted a school with strong academics whose athletics would parallel in terms of intensity and vigor. Being partially raised in the city of Los Angeles, it's easy to get lost in the heat of the moment and the city life. SMU offers a slower pace and appreciation for its rural surroundings, and allows me to connect to my Charlotte, N.C. roots as well. Being given the opportunity to play collegiate soccer, especially for a Division I program, is such an amazing opportunity. I'm not only attracted to the idea of the intense camaraderie and pride associated with representing SMU's women's program, but am also fully invested in representing the University as well."


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The Jersey Shore was full of runners from Bay Head in Ocean County to all the way north into Deal in Monmouth County for the 19th Annual event now known as RunAPalooza on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
The morning started out with showers covering the area but as the 8:30 am start approached the clouds scattered and the sun started to blanket the 3000 plus participants in what has become a tradition for many runners at the jersey Shore.
The event is a benefit for Special Olympics New Jersey and staged by volunteers from the Jersey Shore Running Club and many local community groups.
This year the Jersey Shore Dream Center a community outreach program in Asbury Park also played a prominent role in the event.
The Jersey Shore Relay Marathon returned this year after a break due to the destruction along the shore from Hurricane Sandy. It was a modified route since re construction was continuing along the traditional route which started in Seaside Heights. The runners started in Pont Pleasant Beach this year. The first team to cross the finish line in Asbury Park carrying custom batons was Team Training Room from Sea Girt, N.J. in a time of 3:01:23.
Asbury Park Half Marathon Results
Jersey Shore Relay Marathon Results
In the 5K started and finished in Asbury Park with a loop through neighboring Ocean Grove. The first runner to break the tape was Drew O'Neill of Metuchen, N.J. in a time of 19:15. He was followed by Tim Boyer of Columbus, Ohio in 21:08 and then Micah Crump of Bernardsville in 22:15.
For the women it was Melissa Fariello of Atlantic Highlands in 23:36. She was followed by Adina Crump of Bernardsville in 24:29 and then Marissa Sharenow of Old Bridge in 24:34.
In the Asbury Park Half Marathon the top finisher was Timothy Clarke of Brooklyn, N.Y. in a time of 1:18:06. He was followed by Jan Stofan of Helmetta in a time of 1:19:17 and then Farnese Da Silva of West Long Branch in 1:19:33.
Notably Alexandra Trig of Hernando, Mississippi appears to have set a world record in the half marathon for eight year olds in a time of 1:54:07
Notably Alexandra Trig of Hernando, Mississippi appears to have set a world record in the half marathon for an eight year old in a time of 1:54:07
For the women it was Jayne Condon of Wall in 1:33:30 followed by Barbara Finnegan of New York City in 1:33:45 and then Sheila O'Grady of Manasquan in 1:34:39.
In the RunAPAlooza Marathon the top finisher for the men was Lou Rettino of Rumson, N.J. in a time of 3:3124. He was followed by Steve Antczak of Northfield, N.J. in 3:43:42 and then Qraig De Groot of Jersey City in 3:55:55.
For the women it was Christine Stinton of Manasquan in 4:01:39 followed by Nora-Jean Mishkin of Monmouth Beach in 5:30:36.and then Stephanie Gerena of Wayne, N.J. in 5:30:37
Awards were presented at the Jersey Shore Dream Center a few blocks from the finish on Grand Avenue in Asbury Park. Refreshments were also served along with an expo.
Afterwards any runners continued the day and celebrated ther accomplishments at one of the many establishments in the city.
Anyone interested in getting ready to run their first 5K can check out the beginner's running group that is starting on May 13, 2014. And its not too early to think about getting ready for fall half marathons like the Seaside half Marathon and full marathons like the NYC Marathon. Check out some training opportunities.
And check out many upcoming running events at the jersey Shore with the Jersey Shore Running Club.


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Director Robert Rodriguez took center stage in Austin Wednesday night with the premiere of his film, "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (3D) at the Paramount Theater. Following the screening, attendees headed to The Rattle Inn for a VIP reception which featured music from Chingon. The group is comprised of members of Del Castillo and Rodriguez who formed the band to record music for his film "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." The event was one of several fundraisers the Austin Film Society hosts each year.
Prior to Rodriguez arriving at the venue, there was a line extending down the street as guests waited to enter the party. Mexican appetizers were served on the patio. Inside, brothers Mark and Rick del Castillo warmed up the party with tunes from the new film, traditional Latin songs and even a Del Castillo song as they stalled for time waiting for Rodriguez to arrive.
Aerosmith singer, Steven Tyler who recorded a song on the newly released film's soundtrack attended the screening but opted out of the after party. His absence did little to dampen the festive atmosphere. A couple of women danced on stage with Chingon during the performance. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed the festivities and Mexican appetizers.
Examiner spotted several Austin media personalities at the event; KLBJ DJ and funnyman C.J. Morgan, Tracey Schulz of KOOP, Michael Barnes the Austin-American Statesman social columnist and Austin Film Society Executive Director, Rebecca Campbell.
Response to the screening was favorable. Schulz mentioned that he not only enjoyed the film and its multiple story lines but was impressed by the "feel" of the movie. The Sin City franchise is known for groundbreaking special effects which give the live-action comic book-inspired story a film noir look along with an animated feel. The film opens in theaters nationwide tomorrow.
Examiner photographer, Suzanne Cordeiro captured great shots of Chingon and Rodriguez on stage. Check out all the photos in our slideshow at the top of the page.
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The Florida State Seminoles were favored as the dominate team, while the Auburn Tigers were a team of destiny. On Monday night that destiny was not outmatched by Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, as he lead his Seminoles to a 34-31 victory in the final BCS championship game.
With everything on the line, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher drew up a plan, and Winston executed a magnificent 80 yard drive that led to a Kelvin Benjamin 2 yard touchdown. With 13 seconds left, Florida State took the lead for good and finished the season as BCS National Champions. A storybook ending in tensile town to a perfect season.
The Tigers dominated on both sides of the ball majority of the first half, and shocked the Seminoles with a 21-3 lead in the second quarter. Winston looked horrible with two sacks and one fumble, along with penalties that handicapped the Seminoles from gaining any momentum.
On 4th-and-4, Fisher took a huge gamble that paid off with a trick played that gained the Seminoles a first down into Tigers territory.
That kept the Seminole drive alive that resulted in a Devonta Freeman 3 yard touchdown run, trailing Auburn at halftime 21-10.
After a few lead changes, the momentum shifted again in Florida State's favor, when Levonte Whitfield ran back a 100 yard kick off that put the Seminoles ahead 27-24.
Hard nose running back Tre Mason, gave the Seminoles defense fits all game, punched another touchdown in for the Auburn lead with 1:20 left in the fourth quarter.
The Seminoles drove down the field, Auburn helped them out on 3rd down and 8, with a pass interference penalty on Chris Davis. That penalty advance Florida State down to the 2 yard line.
Winston's inspiring speech to his players showed leadership and poise, 'Guys, we didn't come here for no reason.' I said, 'Y'all, this is ours, man.'"
Auburn defensive tackle Gabe Wright expressed his thoughts on the loss. It really felt like we were going to bring it out again. We're just on the other end of the stick. It's usually us going out on the field and celebrating. It's been a long time since we had an 'L' in this locker room."
Auburn QB Nick finished 14 of 27 for 217 yards, 2 touchdowns, and one interception. Tre Mason finished with 195 yards and one touchdown on 24 carriers in the loss.
Florida State QB Jameis Winston finished 20 for 35 for 235 yards, and two touchdowns in the win on his birthday.
"It was the best football game he's played all year," Fisher said of Winston. "And I'll tell you why, because for three quarters he was up and down and he fought.
"Only thing is we're victorious and glad to say Florida State is the national champion again, and I guarantee you we're bringing that swag back," Winston said. "You'd better believe it."
Winston will be return to Florida State along with coach Jimbo Fisher, as this dynamic duo will be the hunted all next season long.


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3rd Charge Season! 3rd Playoff Appearance! 3rd Times The Charge!
For the third consecutive year the Canton Charge has secured a place in the NBA Development League Playoffs. The team is owned and operated by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tickets will be going fast as the Charge gets ready for another post season run and a shot at the NBA D-League Championship. Join your fellow Charge fans and fill up Canton Memorial Civic Center and show your support for the Canton Charge and the city of Canton.
The 2014 Canton Charge Plaoffs will be presented by Aultman/AultCare as well as the Canton Repository. Join the fun and be a part of Canton Charge history with playoff tickets starting at just $8.00.
Tickets can be purchased at CantonCharge.com, Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 866-444-1944. For a Canton Memorial Civic Center seating chart, visit CantonCharge.com.
As it stand right now, the Charge is guaranteed to host at least one game ("GAME A") in the first round of the playoffs at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The date and opponent are yet to be announced. "Game A" at the Civic Center is going to be a "Gold Out" event with exsclusive playoff T-shits being given away to the first 1,500 fans attending.
The announcement of playoff seeding, game dates and matchups will be made by the NBA D-League office on Sunday, April 6 after league-wide regular season games are complete Saturday night. The selection process will see the top four seeds select in order who they will play out of a pool that includes the bottom four seeds. All playoff series are best-of-three, with the lower seed hosting the first game and the higher seed hosting the second and then third game if necessary.
The Canton Charge are exclusively operated by the Cleveland Cavaliers and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League and the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League, both playing at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @CantonCharge on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/CantonCharge and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/CantonCharge.
Fans can get in the conversation throughout the team's 2014 postseason run by using #3rdTimestheCharge.


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"One of the founders, with Babbitt, Luening and Sessions, of the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Centre in 1959, Ussachevsky has maintained a flexible attitude toward sound sources, and employs recordings of live sounds, analog studio, and computer generated material. In this he always differed from the originally quite restrictive approaches of the German pure electronic and French musique concréte schools. Though prepared for films, a medium that usually imposes considerable restrictions on a composer, both these scores were innovative and have considerable power. The 'Suite from No Exit' (1962) comes from the film of Sartre's Huis Clos directed by Orson Welles, while 'Line of Apogee' (1967) is the soundtrack of Lloyd Williams' film of the same name. Its great musical interest notwithstanding, the former is the usual kind of film score in that it is a background for spoken dialogue, whereas in 'Line of Apogee' there are few spoken words and Ussachevsky's music comments more directly on Williams' extraordinary flow of strange, sometimes dreamlike visual images. In both pieces this composer's favorite musical form, that of variations on several alternating themes, is in use, and the themes do not have traditional timbral or pitch characteristics. Consider for example his use of the human voice in 'No Exit', going from the electronically modified screams of the opening scene to the voices of distant children, etc., and on to the end, where the sound of men laughing is abruptly silenced by rifle fire." (The Wire)
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I made the mistake of tuning into the Monday Night Football countdown show last night. Usually I do my best to avoid Stabby McStabberson and the rest of the merry pranksters who populate the Four Letter. However, I happened to tune in just in time to hear them discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers season ending loss to the Miami Dolphins. As usual, they only bother discussing the Black and Gold when they have something negative to say.
Anyway, what surprised me was the focus of their discussion. I expected them to touch on Ben Roethlisberger's seething hatred of Todd Haley – which was evidently on full display in the locker room after the game – and they did mention it. However, what I didn't expect was much of their discussion focusing on Pro Bowl safety and future Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu. The goofs on the panel placed a great deal of the blame for the defeat on Troy, even speculating this may be his final season in Pittsburgh.
Which at first seemed absurd but after thinking it over, is this the end of the line for Troy Polamalu? Continue reading »
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Week 9 Recap: How Low Can Steelers Go?
I knew it was going to be bad. I never thought it was going to be this bad.
This is quickly turning into a historic season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Historic in all the wrong ways. The Black and Gold came within 23 minutes of setting an NFL record for longest time taken to force a single turnover. Their 0-4 start was their worst in 45 years. And yesterday, their defense gave up the most points in team history.
I repeat, no Steeler team in the franchise's storied 80 year history has ever surrendered as many points as they did yesterday in their 55-31 loss to the New England Patriots. Continue reading »
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Is it just me or is Bill Belichick enjoying that a little TOO much?
Ah, our old friends the New England Patriots. So much success between the two teams. So much hate between the two fanbases. There are really only two things which keep the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Patriots from being one of the NFL's great rivalries. First, they don't play each other with enough regularity – although we certainly seem to see them an awful lot.
And second, the Patriots always win.
As I've discussed when talking about the Browns-Steelers rivalry, it's hard to keep the hate flowing when the rivalry is so one-sided. The Browns have done a good job of pulling off some unexpected upsets in recent years to reignite some of the passion. When it comes to Pats-Steelers, though, it's hard to get excited about a rival who's consistently dished out one-sided whuppins.
From the Spygate AFC Championship Game to the 34-13 beatdown Tom Brady dished out after safety Anthony Smith let his mouth write checks his ass couldn't cash, it's been one disappointment after another. On Sunday, the reeling Steelers limp into Foxboro to face the first place Patriots on national TV. At this point, we can only pray they aren't embarrassed. Continue reading »
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Week 6 Recap: Our Long (Steeler) National Nightmare Is Over
Some people think the Pittsburgh Steelers 0-4 start was the product of a poorly constructed roster, some lousy coaching, and injuries to key personnel. They would be wrong. The Steelers simply decided to postpone winning until after the Pirates season was over. They were polite enough to give them spotlight.
Good manners are the Steeler Way.
With the Bucs done for the year, the Black and Gold wasted no time getting off the schneid by defeating the New York Jets 19-6. The highlight of this game was Bill Cowher, the greatest coach in Steeler history, in the booth calling the game with the normally unlistenable duo of Nantz and Simms. Not only did CBS make sure to work in a plug for Cowher's mid-life crisis, er, leather-clad rocker babe, the Chin's near orgasmic joy with every field goal attempt made an otherwise dull game seem exciting. Continue reading »
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The Pittsburgh Steelers had a bye last week. I'm sure most of them put the time to good use, resting some nagging injuries, catching up with their families… Perhaps a few even indulged in their favorite hobbies. For safety Ryan Clark that means finding the nearest video camera and blabbering away.
Clark appeared on his home away from home, ESPN's First Take, where he had a chance to catch up with his old buddy Skip Bayliss. Of course the first question they asked was about the Black and Gold's wretched 0-4 start. Not surprisingly, Clark downplayed the team's woes, maintaining the team would rebound to make the playoffs. Shockingly, Dallas-based Bayliss agreed with him. Continue reading »
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On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Minnesota Vikings in London, England in what has become the NFL's annual version of an "international friendly." Technically, the Vikings are the home team – the team's owner agreed to sacrifice one of their eight home games as a combination veiled threat/silent protest over their decrepit stadium – but in reality the Steelers should enjoy the majority of crowd support.
Londoners are used to cheering for Big Ben, after all.
Besides, Steeler Nation extends not only from coast to coast but around the globe. If my google analytics are to be believed, my visitors span the globe from Mexico to China and from Norway to South Africa. Actually, if the Vikes wanted a home game, they probably should've played the game in Oslo. Despite the fact good seats are still available, the crowd should be a bunch of Terrible Towel waving hooligans.
Unless they've heard of Ryan Clark. Continue reading »
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Steelers Vets Tell Youngsters: No Ping Pong For You!
To paraphrase Niemöller's famous quote:
First the Steelers came for the pool table,
and I didn't speak out because I didn't play pool.
Then the Steelers came for the shuffleboard,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't seventy years old.
Then the Steelers came for the ping-pong paddles,
and I didn't speak out because I didn't play ping-pong.
Then the Steelers came for me,
and there were no games left to play. Continue reading »
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have elected their team captains for the upcoming season. The four captains are Ben Roethlisberger, Ryan Clark, Brett Keisel, and Maurkice Pouncey. Ben and Pouncer obviously represent the offense while Clark and Keis stand for the D. The Steelers usuallly have a special teams representative but for whatever reason it appears they won't this season. Perhaps when they play less shitty they'll be granted a seat at the big boy table. Continue reading »
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Over the off-season, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown made news when he told ESPN that last year's team featured a fractured locker room. Hines Ward, who wasn't even with the team, echoed that opinion. I have no doubt last year's team wasn't overflowing with happy shiny people. Losing does that to you.
Well, Ryan Clark and safety partner Troy Polamalu are here to tell you this year's Steelers are different. This year's training camp should've been held in Woodstock, New York rather than Latrobe, Pennsylvania because it has been nothing but one great big lovefest. Continue reading »
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Hines & AB Agree Steelers Hate Each Other
Last week, I wrote about growing discontent amongst the Pittsburgh Steelers. Naturally, I'll begin this week writing about growing discontent amongst the Pittsburgh Steelers. What? You thought I'd do five hundred words on some college kid's 40 time at the Combine?
When last we left this ridiculous controversy, an unnamed player called linebacker LaMarr Woodley a fatass. Regardless of his off-season workout regiment, there's absolutely no denying Woodley has been an injury prone disappointment since signing his big money contract extension a couple seasons back. These unattributed comments riled up team leader/annoying loudmouth Ryan Clark, who was offended someone would break the code of locker room omerta. Shockingly, Clark did make one valid observation; that the team had a clear leadership vacuum in the wake of last season's purge of veterans.
Since no controversy is complete until we hear from the wide receivers, not one but two Steelers wide outs chimed in on this issue. First there was Antonio Brown, wearing the swankiest pimp hat this side of the Godfather. He appeared on ESPN's First Take but since I try to avoid ESPN and I especially try to avoid First Take, I only caught his comments when they were uploaded to their website. In between his various assaults on the English language, AB managed to reveal the Steelers had a "fractured" locker room with guys more worried about their stats and impending free agency than winning football games.
In other words, Mike Wallace and Rashard Mendenhall were the bad guys. Shocking, I know. And convenient. Since both of those goofs are long gone, it very nicely puts all questions about a divided locker room to rest. At least until the team loses two in a row to bottom feeders they should've crushed.
Hines Ward, who is no longer a Steeler although for some reason the media runs to get his opinion on every move they make, went on the NFL Network to weigh in on this controversy. Hines reiterated Clark's point about losing veteran leaders and talked about the team losing track of the Steeler Way. He also provided every headline writer their money quote by saying the backbiting was a sign the team was in "total disarray." Impressive insight for a man who spent most of last season in Los Angeles preparing sweet and sour spare ribs for Guy Fieri and Rachel Ray.
Look, the Steelers definitely have a problem. When they cut Hines and James Farrior, yinzers called local sports talk shows worried about leadership and were dismissed by hosts who (rightfully) pointed out teams don't have to like each other or be compromised of good guys to win. Now that the players themselves are pointing out the problems in the locker room, those same hosts are all over this topic. This is why I started this blog, the reporters and sports personalities in this town suck.
You don't need a team full of choir boys or a team wide lovefest to win. However, the good guys need to outnumber the bad guys. The Steelers have had idiots on the team before but with Hines or the Bus leading the locker room and a hard-ass head coach in Bill Cowher, the Steeler Way prevailed. In recent years, the guys who were all about winning have faded away and a bunch of chest-thumping me-firsters have taken their place. And instead of the head coach reining them in, we have hear-no-evil see-no-evil Mike Tomlin. There is a systematic flaw within this team. Unfortunately, a flaw I don't see being corrected any time soon.


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Filmmaker Focus: Libbey White
The AAFF is committed to championing bold, pioneering, artistically-inspired filmmakers and connecting them with audiences. For this edition of Filmmaker Focus we hear about a new project in development from Libbey White, whose memorable found footage film Evilution! screened at the 46th AAFF.
As a kid, I used to worry that at bedtime I'd accidentally start thinking about thinking, and would be unable to fall asleep. That bottomless iteration was so beguiling it would sometimes take me an hour to let it go. Now that I've grown up I can manage thinking about thinking a little better. My new film project will represent my current take on it-- it's a meditative short film on fractals and how much they have in common with our states of mind and personalities. My intention is not to give a neuroscience or math lesson, but to illustrate the patterns in detail and let the associations speak for themselves.
The research I've been doing for this project is fascinating -- I love reading books that contain figure captions like these: "Oscillations of a hosepipe," "The pace of the camel and the bound of the long-tailed Siberian souslik," and "Various states of the catastrophe machine." I'm not making these up! But I really find it to be very inspiring and profound content to sift through. In both fractal geometry and our daily lives, there are these dramatic points of instability, where a system's behavior becomes unpredictable in the details while remaining part of a consistent pattern overall. These bifurcation points are extremely sensitive to tiny fluctuations in the environment, and what happens at them is partly determined by a system's history.
Every decision we make, from choosing a yellow windbreaker or a black one, choosing to shake hands or just nod, to eat French toast or an omelette, to move halfway across the world or to stay put-- I think these bear more than just a passing resemblance to bifurcation points. My goal is to explore and reveal that relationship, along with a few others, in the film. I can't resist holding these precise, mathematically-defined axioms and systems up to our messy and deeply personal experience of consciousness.
There are several challenging aspects to this project-- limiting my scope, first of all! And also striking the right balance between character-driven scenes and fractal scenes, creating an aesthetic style that pulls both sides together and makes the whole thing feel cohesive, and deciding how explicit I want to try to make the connections. The next step for me right now is to narrow down the list of emotional states, decisions, and/or thought processes I want to portray, and figure out what I want them to look like in 2D or stop motion animation.
I hope one of my current projects lands me back at the Ann Arbor Film Festival-- I had a wonderful time there, met so many inspiring people, saw amazing films, and felt recharged and energized when I left. Keep up the great work!


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Are you ready for some (more) football? Here's comes the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).
The FXFL will feature four teams this season with rosters made up primarily of players who are cut during NFL training camps.
FXFL teams are slated to play six games, with the assumption each team will play each other team twice.
The new league's season is set to begin on Oct. 8 with franchises in Miami; Boston; Omaha, NE; and Brooklyn, NY.
The team names are the Florida Blacktips, Boston Brawlers, Omaha Mammoths and Brooklyn Bolts.
Blacktips home games will be played at FIU, while the Brawlers will use Harvard Stadium. The Mammoths home field is TD Ameritrade Park and MCU Park is where the Bolts will welcome visitors.
The newest league logo sports five stars. Previous reports have mentioned a team in Texas, but the latest news around the league has only noted the four teams listed above.
Information on FXFL coaches, front offices and players should be coming soon. Players who might end up on an FXFL team this season will learn their fate shortly, as NFL squads have to cut down to the league's maximum roster size very soon.
Earlier this year, the A11FL announced plans for a six-team league to play in the spring of 2015. Unfortunately, the plans have been scrapped and the A11FL won't be going forward, at least with its original name and interesting offensive strategies.
Do you think the FXFL will succeed and can it become a true developmental league for the NFL?