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April 25, 2009
10:53 a.m.
Russell Houghtaling and Brett McWethy have just arrived at the Tailgate Showdown, located in the tent immediately adjacent to Huskie Stadium. One benefit of working athletics, folks, is free food. Neither of us ate breakfast this morning, and we're ready to stuff our faces. Our taste buds are watering, and we're ready to provide you with all the sights, sounds, and of course tastes, of this great annual event.
The burgers smell delicious. Russell is running around with our Flip-Cam, recording the food samples and getting some interviews with folks as the event officially starts. Stay tuned to this blog and "Huskie Happenings" for our video series.
11:20 a.m.
OK, we've made our first rounds, and sampled the Huskie Tailgaters (minus the restaurants). We'll get to them later; we wanted to mingle with the people, and get a feel for the fresh-made dishes for our next entry.
Our first stop was at the "Marck of Excellence" table, the defending Best Huskie Cooks. We sampled their signature chili, which was delicious. It certainly didn't appear like any other chili, with its look and texture. Russell's comment was that is tasted almost like a burrito in a bowl. It was complete with chicken and beans, but the best part about it was the opportunity to "dress up" the dish. We both included the Halapeno peppers, dubbed "not that spicy" by the cooks. I disagree; it was very spicy, so much so that Russell didn't include the peppers in his first bite. At this point, the chili could be near the top of our list.
The "Marck of Excellence" table also included a "Mexi-Mix" roll, which was comprised of mostly sour cream. Right now, we're undecided on what we think. It was tasty, but a little rich.
OK, time for some more food. We actually visited three tables the first time around and were going to blog about all three, but we're hungry again. We promise you a full report after we stuff our faces more.
11:42 a.m.
OK, we're back. We had more chili, bourban beans, and there was also a sample of Fatty's famous "Potato Salad," which we didn't taste, because we've both had it before. Back to our first round.
Another favorite of ours was the Kielbasa, provided by "OOO-AAAHH." We both "oo-ed" and "aa-hh-ed" upon sampling this dish. It was covered in a sweet sauce, and had a charred, but tasty, exterior. At this point, 4.5 stars was our first judging. Delicious indeed.
By the way, it's a nice turnout here, probably about 200 hungry (and thirsty) people. As we reported earlier this week, 18 cooks were signed up for the event, double the amount that was in the "field" last year. Jim Lentz, a 1979 alum, just told me that he has sold eight t-shirts promoting the event. Gotta love that Huskie support!
The bourban beans had an appropriate name. Basically, the recipe was beans, and bourban. It's that simple. We're still walking straight, but it was not difficult to recognize the recipe.
OK, hungry again. Talk to you soon!
12:03 p.m.
OK, starting to feel a little bloated. But that's what we came here for. We just completed our final round with the "community cooks." We saved what we were told was the best for last; the Victor E. Tacos (we'll have a video interview with the cooks posted later). Russell went with the chicken, and I stuck to beef. What sold me the most was the "guacamole with a kick" sauce, as it was described. It was certainly the difference in our opinion. Russell adds that he appreciated the "homemade, geniune" preparation and taste. His actually turned out more like a fajita.
Now we'll turn our attention to the restaurants, and then load up on what we enjoyed the most for a little "afternoon snack" in the Huskie Stadium press box. Oh yeah, there's cake here, too.
12:23 p.m.
Russell is stuffed, so we decided to engage in the dessert showdown while he could still swallow food comfortably. The showdown was between the cake by "Sweet Dreams" in DeKalb, and the fudge from "Steve E.'s Fudge Shoppe" in Sycamore. I'm a cake guy at heart, so it's a lot for me to say that I preferred the fudge. Russell went the other way; he enjoyed the cake a little more; in fact, I think he scarfed it down in two bites.
The winners of the Tailgate Showdown will be announced in less than 20 minutes, so we'll provide you the results as soon as we can! Don't forget about the live blog from Huskie Stadium, and the NFL Draft this afternoon!
1 p.m. - WRAPPING UP THE TAILGATE SHOWDOWN
We thoroughly enjoyed indulging ourselves at the Tailgate Showdown, and will have the results in shortly. Now we're over at the Huskie Stadium press box, and both the Red and White teams are warming up, readying for the Spring Preview.
One more interesting storyline from the Showdown: We ran into 1979 alumnus, and former track and field/cross country participant Greg Gamble. He is participating in a social networking promotion on brickfish.com entitled "Believe in the Run." Participants create a video or photo with a detailed description explaining his or her own personal commitment, passion and belief in the run. Gamble's photo currently ranks eighth out of the 325 total entries. To vote for Gamble (you can do it once per day), click here and vote for the guys with the frost-covered hair and eyebrows, listed under "NIUHarrier."
1:22 p.m.
The offense started the game with six-straight completions, highlighted by DeMarcus Grady's 3-for-4 effort through the air, leading to a 30-yard field goal. The third offensive series just wrapped up with an incomplete pass by redshirt freshman Brandon Rogers.
1:27 p.m.
A total of four offensive series were started from the 30-yard line; Grady's-led 50-yard drive was the lone possession that resulted in points scored. Now, the offense has shifted back to its own six-yard line. 2008 starting quarterback Chandler Harnish is leading this series, and is off to a 5-of-5 start through the air, for a total of 27 yards, unofficially. Me'co Brown has rushed the ball seven times for 41 yards.
1:34 p.m.
NIU's lack of healthy running backs to end the spring has been well-documented. Brown has seen the majority of the carries today, and just rushed for 24 yards, in this the third series beginning from the six-yard line for the offense. Ricky Crider has also seen action the backfield.
ANOTHER SCORE! Brown's last two rushes have accounted for 74 yards, including a 55-yard dash to the end zone. Brown started up field along the right sideline, before cutting back left to the middle of the field, and out-running his counterparts from the defensive secondary. Brown looks strong, and certainly is the frontrunner to be the Huskies' starting halfback as the spring wraps up. He has 11 carries for an unofficial total of 128 yards.
Now, we shift to the offense beginning its series' at the 40-yard line.
1:47 p.m.
There have been some nice defensive plays in the last two series. John Hopkins just recorded his second sack, while David Bryant, Spencer Williamson, Adam Coleman, Sean Progar-Jackson, D.J. Pirkle and Kyle Jenkins have combined for eight deflections. The wind has really picked up; all 13 flags are blowing directly toward the Yordon Center, the same direction the offense is heading.
1:56 p.m.
TOUCHDOWN! Harnish just completed a nice 11-yard scoring strike to redshirt sophomore tight end Jack Marks. Harnish is now 8-for-12 through the air, for a total of 58 yards, and that touchdown, his first of the game. Other notes: Defensive tackle D.J. Pirkle has one tackle-for-loss, along with two deflections. At the end of the scrimmage (weather permitting), the 2008 NIU team will be presented with its Independence Bowl rings.
Many seniors from last year's team are down on the sidelines, along with safety Dustin Utschig, a 2006 graduate. Unfortunately, the rain just stepped it up a level; it is now pouring on Huskie Stadium, and a good portion of the crowd just left. Hopefully it stops in time for the ring ceremony. We can see the softball game out to our left, and the tarp just went on the infield. That single-game contest versus Eastern Michigan was pushed up two hours (it was originally slated to begin at 2 p.m.) to try to squeeze it in before the rain. That game is tied, 3-3, in the bottom of the ninth inning.
2:08 p.m.
The game (preview) has been called, after lighting struck, combined with a considerable amount of thunder in the distance. Looks like the ring and NIU senior ceremonies will be presented in the Yordon Center. Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate!
Harnish finished 8-for-12 for 58 yards with a touchdown; his longest pass went for 19 yards. Grady was 5-for-10 through the air, for 47 yards, and had a long pass of 18 yards.
We'll have complete, unofficial stats posted shortly.
2:42 p.m.
OK, final stats are as follows (forgive me for repeating Harnish's and Grady's)
Chandler Harnish: 8-12, 58 yards, 1 touchdown, longest completion of 19 yards
DeMarcus Grady: 5-10, 47 yards, longest completion of 18 yards
Ron Walker: 3 receptions for 29 yards, longest reception of 17 yards
Nathan Palmer: 2 receptions for 19 yards, longest reception of 18 yards
Landon Cox: 2 receptions for 16 yards, longest reception of 12 yards
Dan Edem: 2 receptions for 25 yards, longest reception of 19 yards
Jack Marks: 1 reception for 11 yards, 1 touchdown, longest reception of 11 yards
Me'co Brown: 18 rushes for 145 yards, 1 touchdown, longest rush of 17 yards
Ricky Crider: 10 rushes for 34 yards, longest rush of 10 yards
Victor Jacques: 6 tackles
Tracy Wilson: 6 tackles
Donald Smith: 4 tackles
Tommy Davis: 3 tackles
Zach Larsen: 3 tackles, 1 TFL (-3)
Phil Brown: 3 tackles
D.J. Pirkle: 1 tackle, 1 TFL (-2), 2 pass breakups
David Bryant: 2 tackles, 2 pass breakups
Kyle Jenkins: 1 tackle, 1 sack (-5), 1 TFL (-1), 1 pass breakup
Adam Coleman: 1 tackle, 1 pass breakup
John Hopkins: 2 tackles, 2 sacks (-1, -1), 2 TFL
Sean Progar-Jackson: 1 pass breakup
Mike Lepper: 2 tackles, 1 TFL (-2)
Spencer Williamson: 1 tackle, 1 pass breakup
And for the winners of the Tailgate Showdown ...
Best Restaurant Cook: Shelley's
Best Tailgate: OOH-AHH
Best Huskie Spirit: Huskie Road Crew
Best Cook: Victor E. Tacos


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5 home remodeling payment options
If you're planning on renovating or remodeling your home, the one thing you'll need is – money. No matter how many ways you can find to cut back on costs, remodeling isn't cheap. Before rushing into any financial decision, research all the options available and find what payment option is best for you.
Aside from cashing in a 401k, or borrowing from a much-needed retirement plan, some of these other home remodeling payment options are available:
Home Improvement Loan - There are two loans administered through the FHA. If you're looking for a loan to fix up your existing home, you will want to look into what is called a Title I loan. A Title I loan allows you to borrow up to $ 25,000 for home improvements for a single-family home, and it is a fixed rate loan. (The other loan is a 203(k), but it is only used if you are purchasing a home that you plan on fixing up entirely)
Second Mortgage - If you have lived in your home long enough to accumulate equity, a second mortgage may be your best remodeling financing option. This is a fixed rate, fixed term loan that is based on the equity you have in your house.
Home Equity Line of Credit - If you feel comfortable putting your home up for collateral, then a home equity line of credit may be the best way option for you. This type of loan allows you to essentially use your home as a form of revolving credit. Your credit line is typically set at 75% - 80% of the appraised value of your home less the balance of your first mortgage.
Cash Out Refinancing – If you financed your home years ago, and locked in at a high interest rate, you may want to check into refinancing your home at a lower interest rate and adding additional cash out. This is a great option when remodeling because you can lower your monthly mortgage payment by refinancing, and get enough cash to complete your home improvement project.
Credit Cards – Credit cards can be used to finance a home renovation or remodel project, but it is a method that should be used only if you know you can afford to pay more than the minimum payment due. If you use a credit card, be sure to select one with a reward system. This way you'll earn gift cards, frequent flyer miles, or some other type of reward to benefit from.
Before making any big decisions, take some time to consider if your home improvement project is really necessary. For example, your kitchen may simply need updated instead of replaced. That ripped or torn carpet may be hiding beautiful hardwood flooring underneath. After consideration, you may find that the remodeling project you thought you couldn't live without, may simply not be needed at all.


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The Leopold Stokowski Society recognizes leaders of the membership circles who contribute $1,250 or more to the Annual Fund each year. By example Stokowski Society members demonstrate their exceptional commitment to Curtis: their gifts comprise the majority of all Annual Fund contributions from individuals.
In appreciation for their generous support, Stokowski Society members receive prominent listings in concert programs and other publications, invitations to a variety of special events, and an array of other exclusive benefits.
The vibrant Leopold Stokowski Society Committee provides leadership in programming and recruitment.
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Every Wednesday night, I'll post a custom playlist that I'd like to hear a certain artist play live, as well as a brief bio of that artist. I'll also be providing a bit of commentary on select tracks in the list that I feel are crucial to the article and to better inform my readers.
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This week's artist is: Kamelot.
Kamelot is a Progressive Metal band based out of Tampa, FL. They are considered an American band, though two of the band's members are from Europe (vocalist Tommy Karevik is from Sweeden and keyboardist Oliver Palotai is from Germany). The band has enjoyed multinational success from their most recent album release, Silverthorn, which was the first to feature Karevik on vocals following the departure of long-time frontman Roy Khan in 2011. The band is recently wrapped up their SILVERTHORN OVER SOUTH AMERICA tour with a show in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on Feb. 11th, 2014.
- Solitare (Intro)
- Rule The World
These two songs, used as a lead in for the 2007 release Ghost Opera, make for an always powerful opening number to get the evening started. This has been proven throughout the years since the album's release, having been used to open just about every concert since.
- Ashes To Ashes
This particular song has never been performed live, and, in my opinion, is one of the stronger pieces from Silverthorn. The added harsh vocals of long-time producer Sascha Paeth make for a powerful number that is sure to bring chills to all who listen to it, and would make an impressive addition to any setlist.
- The Great Pandemonium
- Nothing Ever Dies
From the band's 2005 release The Black Halo, which to this day is considered to be Kamelot's magnum opus, this song is meant to offer a sense of levity to the band's story. Many fans and critics felt that, with the departure of Roy Khan, the band was doomed to fail (Khan has often been revered as one of the most talented vocalists in Heavy Metal by his peers). I can foresee this song being played after a brief speech from guitarist Thomas Youngblood about the strength of the band and their ability to persevere even through the loss of such a leading member of the band, thanks to the efforts of newcomer Tommy Karevik.
- Veritas
- Center of the Universe
- Ghost Opera
- Keyboard Solo
- Song For Jolee
- Necropolis
This song has always been one of my personal favorites. The band's 2010 release Poetry for the Poisoned was received with mixed reviews from critics and fans, though still manages to produce musical gems such as this song. One of the bands much darker and heavier pieces, it is one that has stood central to the mood and overall ambiance created by it's host album.
- The Human Stain
- Don't You Cry
Anyone who has been to a Kamelot concert in the last year has come to learn their love for this classic Kamelot piece all over again. The band played this song for the first time live with Karevik at their show in Atlanta, GA (along with tourmates Eklipse) and have made it a main staple of their live shows ever since. Karevik really shines out as the new leader of the band with this song, performing it flawlessly night after night, and it's a song that should remain in their live catalog for as long as possible.
- My Confession
- Sacrimony
- Drum Solo
- When The Lights Are Down (encore)
- Forever (encore)
- March of Mephisto (encore)
To put it quite simply: no Kamelot concert would ever be complete if it did not end it's finale with a wall-shattering performance of this song. This song defines Kamelot.
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Despite a growth rate that has averaged more than 3 percent over the past 25 years and an unmatched capacity to create and support a host of powerful companies ranging from Google and Coca-Cola to Boeing and Caterpillar, the U.S. economy has been stuck at 2 percent growth for several years. Imagine a sports car with incredible get up and go that has had to continuously negotiate a series of speed bumps. Economically, these take the form of higher tax rates, sequestration, rising interest rates, a recently resolved federal shut down, and the uncertainties associated with healthcare reform. The upshot – 2013 will go down as yet another disappointing year for the U.S. economy.
While the government reached a deal to reopen the government, the 16-day shutdown and a standoff regarding the federal debt limit, cost the nation's economy $24 billion according to an S&P estimate. Furthermore, according to the Conference Board, the economy is set to expand at just 1.7 percent on an annualized basis during the fourth quarter. In other words, the economy may not be entering 2014 with much momentum.
U.S. equity markets, however, have generally continued to surge higher. As of October 10, 2013, the Dow was up nearly five percent since the onset of the third quarter and up nearly 16 percent year-to-date. The Nasdaq Composite was up nearly 21 percent year-to-date as of October 10th, which happened to be 10 days into the federal government shutdown.
The rebound in equity markets is attributable to numerous factors. One is a still expanding, though somewhat disappointing U.S. economy. Corporate profitability and ongoing injections of liquidity into the economy by the U.S. Federal Reserve have also contributed to appreciating share prices.
Of course, Federal Reserve policy influences more than stock prices. Consumers have leveraged low interest rates, including through the purchase of new cars and light trucks. Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. are on pace to exceed 15 million in 2013.
The Federal Reserve will continue to focus on accelerating economic growth as long as inflation remains tame. For now, inflation is not a major issues. Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August after climbing a similarly benign 0.2 percent in July. Despite large jumps in February and June (0.7 and 0.5 percent, respectively), trend inflation remains well within the Federal Reserve's comfort zone.
Labor market performance remains mixed. While it is true that unemployment fell to 7.3 percent in August, the lowest rate recorded since December 2008, the decline was primarily attributable to the 312,000 people who left the labor force. Only 63.2 percent of Americans presently participate in the labor force, the lowest proportion since August 1978.
Maryland's economy added 43,300 jobs or 1.7 percent to aggregate nonfarm payrolls. Because Maryland is a wealthy state, it is likely that consumers here benefit more on average from the stock market's rally. This may help explain some of the state's demonstrated capacity to withstand federally-induced headwinds. According to the most recently available data, statewide nonfarm employment stands at 2,616,200 jobs, a record high.
As of this writing, America's government has been reopened for less than 24 hours. Although the nation was not foolish enough to tempt fate through default, the government could again close on January 15th, less than three months from now. This means that Washington, D.C. will continue to be a source of fixation and uncertainty among the nation's business decision-makers. That uncertainly will likely prevent the economy from accelerating to 3 percent growth next year. Another 2 percent year is quite possible.
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Maintaining a strong credit history can be one of the most difficult lifetime challenges for people; especially young people just starting out. The paradox most people face is being able to establish credit without established credit! A good first step is to apply for a credit card with requirements that are easy to meet. Credit cards are useful financial tools and a great way to establish credit – but used improperly, they can be an easy way to rack up a lot of debt. Before you dive in to the world of credit cards, it's important to understand credit-related terms, what they mean and how they help or hinder a person's individual situation.
Credit is referred to as a specific amount of money that is made available to be borrowed by an individual. Credit must be paid back to the lender (in this case, the bank) sometime in the future. In short, credit allows an individual to purchase goods or services without having to have "actual" money at the time of purchase. The amount of credit a bank will grant a person varies, depending on individual circumstances like credit history/score, existing debt (credit card balances, school and other types of loans, etc.) and reliable employment, to name a few.
Lesson: Establishing credit is necessary and should be handled as carefully as one's reputation.
An An interest rate is quite simply a fee paid by the credit card holder, for the privilege of borrowing money that would otherwise take time to accrue. Many banks offer an interest-free period for new credit card holders (usually 12 or 18 months) that give the borrower a bit of relief on the balance. After that time, interest will start to accrue on the credit card balance unless the balance is paid off in full every month.
Lesson: Look for promotional, interest-free offers, but keep the potential accumulation of interest costs top-of-mind, especially during this interest-free period, to avoid unpleasant surprises and unplanned expenses.
Many banks have a range of interest rates that are assigned to a specific borrower. The primary factor banks use to determine the interest rate that is assigned to a credit card is an individual's credit score. What's in a number? Well, a lot, actually. A credit score tells the bank a lot about a person; for instance how much debt already exists, how timely payments are made, if the person has ever defaulted on an obligation or filed for bankruptcy, how much credit is available to the borrower already, etc. In simplistic terms, the lower the credit score, the higher the interest rate and vice-versa.
Lesson: The decision to default on a school loan or to make late payments on credit card balances or other financial obligations can haunt you for years. Think twice before you decide to take the trip to the Bahamas instead of taking care of financial obligations.
A credit card is used as a form of payment and should NOT be thought of as free money. Each time a credit card is used, an individual is borrowing money, which must be repaid in the future. Most bank credit cards require only a minimum payment of the total balance to be paid monthly; however, unless there is an "interest free" period, interest will accumulate on the balance due.
Lesson: In order to obtain and maintain a strong credit profile, it is important to always pay credit card balances on time and to not over-extend credit limits.
Buying a home, purchasing a car, attending college, preparing for a wedding, and even taking a vacation may require credit. Establishing credit is necessary for most people and provides the flexibility needed to attain goals. The lesson to remember is that our actions and choices impact and shape our credit future.
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Georgia Supreme Court Stays Execution
The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a stay delaying the execution of a man who was scheduled to be put to death at 7 p.m. on Monday.
The court granted the stay in the case of convicted killer Warren Hill as it determines whether the Georgia Department of Corrections violated the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act when it announced last week that it was changing its execution protocol.
Last Tuesday,the state postponed Mr. Hill' s execution, saying it was in the process of switching to a single drug, pentobarbital, from a combination of three drugs. The execution had been scheduled for last Wednesday and was moved to Monday.
The Georgia Department of Corrections said in a statement last Tuesday that it "has been using pentobarbital in its execution process, and based upon the experience of other states and competent medical testimony, the drug has proven to be effective."
A shortage in the supply of such drugs has impeded executions. Georgia said the drug supply was a consideration but that "responsible and professional" work was the main concern.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Monday that a county judge had expressed "frustration" that the state's supreme court hadn't decided the issue, and in a bench ruling, encouraged the top court to rule.
The state's position is that the change was not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act and therefore did not require a 30-day public comment period prior to a switch in protocol, according to the AJC article.
Meanwhile, Mr. Hill's lawyer has been asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution in light of its 2002 ruling that banned the execution of the mentally retarded. The lawyer is asserting that the standard should apply to Mr. Hill, who has an IQ of about 70.


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Today and tomorrow, members of the College Athlete Players Association are in Washington D.C to meet with Congress and answer questions about their unprecedented efforts to organize. A right that a National Labor Relations Board director said the Northwestern University football players had since they were employees of the university. I can see the logic behind that, an athletic scholarship could be seen as a contract. The university provides the player with room and board, and some semblance of an education; the player generates revenue for the school through ticket sales, TV revenue, and merchandise sales.
The March 24 decision was hailed by labor leaders in Pennsylvania. State Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder called the decision as a "historic decision for a historic campaign." State President Rich Bloomingdale said the ruling "affirms the principle that people who work hard deserve justice and fair treatment, whether that work is in a factory or on a football field."
But there are still many questions that need to be answered, as a March 31 episode of the Diane Rhem brought up. For one, could this right to organize be extended to players at state-run universities like Ohio State, Alabama or Clemson. Could it be argued that these players are employees of the state, and if so, the could the Service Employees International Union take the same role that the United Steelworkers played in the Northwestern effort.
Could this lead to the end of college athletics as we know it? With football and basketball being separate entities from the other sports? How would this affect Title IX, would the womens teams be able to organize? We can only wait and see.


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President Bush sends a message to Congress. He will not sign an over-inflated budget.
With the clock ticking towards the end of the fiscal year, the president delivered a stern warning to Congress--which still hasn't sent any appropriations bills to the White House.
"If they think that by waiting until just before they leave for the year to send me a bill that is way over budget and thicker than a phone book and they think that's going to force me to sign it, it's not," President Bush said.
Just last week, the president again said he would veto any expansion of the state children's health insurance program, also known as "S-Chip".
Mr. Bush has in fact threatened to veto most of the 12 bills Congress is working on, which are $22-billion more than he requested in his budget. The end of the fiscal year is just a week away.
"By passing a clean continuing resolution, Congress would give itself extra time to complete the 12 annual spending bills and do them one at a time in a fiscally responsible way," Bush assured.
The majority leader insists such a resolution will be passed, avoiding a government shut-down similar to 1995 when then--President Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress reached an impasse over spending.
"We don't intend to shut down government. I know members on your side indicated it's not their intention to shut down government. We need to provide for an alternative for government to continue, because, again, we are experiencing the same frustrations you have," admitted Democratic Representative Steny Hoyer.
On Sept. 24, the president departs for New York to attend the beginning of the United Nations opener on Sept. 25 and to hold meetings with world leaders.
President Bush emphasized his economic policies are working and the American economy is strong.


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- Tel: 65395201 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: Chongqing Minshan Hotel
- Lowest Price: $55
Chongqing Minshan Hotel belongs to Sichuan Minshan Group Ltd and is a superior business hotel. It is located near Three Gorges Square and Chongqing Normal University; the traffic is very convenient. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, meeting rooms, a restaurant, a coffee bar, and so on.
Opened in August 2008
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- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
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Is Daryl Dixon gay? That's a question which has been asked many times by fans of the highly acclaimed AMC show "The Walking Dead" over the years.
The speculation of the popular character's sexuality has been turned up recently and one of the story creators Robert Kirkman addressed the topic directly in the letter column to "The Walking Dead" #130.
Kirkman told ComicBook.com, "All I can say is that it's been discussed. We have very specific ideas about Daryl's sexuality (or the seeming lack thereof), and if there's ever a quiet period in the show where he's not consistently distracted by crossbowing… we'll tackle it in the show."
According to Hypable, he also reportedly said that AMC "absolutely would" allow the tv show's creators to have Daryl be gay.
Daryl Dixon is one of the lead characters in AMC's "The Walking Dead", and is portrayed by the popular actor Norman Reedus. The crossbow carrying character is a fan favorite and has established a close relationship with two female characters in the series. Most recently in Season 4, Dixon and Beth Greene (played by actress Emily Kinney) are separated from the group and form a tight bond. Daryl acts as her protector, and some fans have speculated a love interest among the two might eventually occur as the female character ages.
AMC "The Walking Dead" The Complete Fourth Season releases on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on August 26, 2014 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. "The Walking Dead" Season 5 premieres on Sunday, October 12 on AMC. Check out the Season 5 trailer at the top of the page.
About The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series developed for television by Frank Darabont. It is based on the comic book series The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. It has been nominated and has won a variety of different awards, including the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award, Directors Guild of America Award, Satellite Award, Saturn Award, etc. The Walking Dead has been nominated for 61 awards and has won 18, according to Wikipedia.


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5 STAR REVIEW: The Blue Blazes by Chuck Wendig
The Blue Blazes by Chuck Wendig
(Mookie Pearl #1)
Angry Robot (May 2013)
Ebook, 400 Pages
Urban Fantasy
The Blue Blazes is an urban fantasy novel by Chuck Wendig and is set in a version of New York that has a literal Hell below it. The eponymous Blue Blazes refers to a mineral compound, cerulean, found down below that allows users to see demons and half-breeds as they really are, it also makes the user stronger and more resilient. The protagonist is Mookie Pearl, a mob enforcer and user. He ensures his team of down and outs mine the cerulean. He cures his own charcuterie as a hobby.
The novel opens with Mookie encountering his wayward daughter Nora. She warns him that trouble is ahead and when he refuses to listen she poisons him and leaves him to it. Mookie is then summoned to a mob meeting by his business partner, Werth, where the news is as bad as Nora predicted.
From there things get complicated. I really don't want to give any more of the plot away. The novel is a blistering dirty-bomb of a book. Wendig's narrative voice is a bit like classic pulp noir ramped up to contain this alternative New York that is sitting on top of a hell. The pace of the novel is relentless, there are so many twists, turns and back-stabbing that it is hard to keep them all straight, but in a good way. There's also a memorable cast of characters and gangs, including one of Roller Derby Girls who sound like they are out of the 50s.
Needless to say I loved The Blue Blazes. One of the central strands of the novel is the relationship between Mookie and Nora. Their warped father daughter dynamic was a big pull for me. I also loved the vibrancy with which Wendig brings to life a subterranean labyrinth with all of its creatures bad and worse.
It's strange. Still could've been a trick of the eyes. Easy to lose your way down here, think you're seeing something you're not. Especially the deeper you go. You leave the shallows and wander around the Tangle for a few days, every shadow jumps out at you, every glint of light on wet stone is a pair of eyes, every underground river has shapes swimming beneath the milky waters.
The Blue Blazes is one hell of a read, with a complex cast of morally grey characters. It's a heart-stopping ride from beginning to end. I think it is my stand out book of the year so far.
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Saha on Goodison return
by Stuart Vose
Striker previews return to Merseyside.
Louis Saha says he's relishing Saturday's clash with in-form Everton – the club he departed at the start of 2012.
The Frenchman joined Spurs on a free transfer back in January after spending just over four years with the Toffees.
We haven't had many opportunities against us; it's a matter of creating and scoring goals and stop maybe thinking so much. You have to be calm and that comes with hard work, for sure.
- Louis Saha
Saha, who arrived at Sunderland during the summer transfer window, was a popular figure on Merseyside, scoring 35 goals in 115 appearances.
But he will be donning Sunderland colours rather than the blue of Everton this weekend as the Black Cats look for a first win at Goodison Park since 1996.
"I think it is going to be a really good game to play in," said Saha. "Everton are a team in form.
"It's nice to see them doing well but obviously we need the three points. We will have to start very brightly to get the result we want.
"If you're playing well against a team in form, that gives you the confidence you are looking for.
"Everton is definitely a very tough place to go and it will be a hard game between two physical teams trying to get the result."
Everton have enjoyed an excellent start to the season and currently occupy a top-four spot with 17 points from their first 10 games.
David Moyes' side have been traditionally slow starters over recent seasons but have flown out of the blocks this time, winning four games, drawing five and losing just once.
Boss Moyes has been quoted as saying the current squad is his best ever and Saha says the group of players takes its lead from the manager.
"David Moyes is a very ambitious manager who wants to win and wants to improve," he explained.
"He wants the right spirit for his club and I think that has showed over the last few seasons.
"They have started this campaign well and that is a real boost for them.
"Everton is a great club and really enjoyed my time there. It will be special to come back and try to win."
Sunderland head to Merseyside looking for their first away league win of the season.
The two sides met four times in 2011-12, with Saha playing for Everton against the Black Cats in a 1-1 draw on Wearside on Boxing Day 2011.
Asked if he'd be passing on any tips, the forward explained that his primary focus will be on mental preparation rather than tactical pointers.
"It's more about advising to make sure everyone is really bright," he said.
"The way Everton come into games means will have to be ready and accept the fight.
"I don't think we are playing badly; things are going our way.
"We haven't had many opportunities against us; it's a matter of creating and scoring goals and stop maybe thinking so much.
"You have to be calm and that comes with hard work, for sure."


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Fashion always goes in circles. This summer expect to see a new use for macrame. These crocheted suits were popular 30 years ago and have made a comeback this year. Macrame swimwear was featured all over the runways. These suits feature a lot of straps and tied knots. Crocheted swimwear offers a style for everyone from tiny bikinis to more modest one piece swimsuits. Designers are featuring crochet fabrics and crochet details in their swimwear. This ends a bohemian feel to the look. Look for crocheted pieces in bikinis, one pieces, and cover-ups.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Haunted Cornfield Maze & Hunt
Organizer: Cara Cali
Hunt Date: October 1st - November 2nd
General Sim/Store Hunt
# of Items: 16
Hunt Object: Candy Corn
Hunt item Price: 0L
Hunt Focus/Theme: Halloween
Start Location: Haunted Cornfield Maze
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Hunt Group: Botanica V.I.Ps
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Now thru' Halloween. Botanica's Trick AND Treat Hunt in the Haunted Cornfield Maze. It is a little spooky with a whole lot of corn. 16 Vintage Halloween Cards are hidden in the maze. Find all 16 and win a flying broom. You can also choose to join the Very Important Patron Group (100L) and gather these prizes as you go through the maze. VIP Premium Prizes: 1. Hologram Grave Scene (1 prim) 2. The Raven Leather Bound Coffee Table Book 3. Lidded Pumpkin Bowl with Candy 4. Row of 4 Marigold Plants 5. Jar of Spare Brains, Brain Fart costume dispenser 6. Flamenco Dance Ball 7. Fall scene with fog maker and cornstalks 8. Mummy Costume 9. Spider Pack – Lantern, web w/emitter, 1 prim shoulder pet/decoration 10. Haunted Heart Silver Music Box 11. Bobbing Sheet Ghost Decoration and Sheet Ghost Costume with Invisible Avi Alpha 12. Darling Little Witch with Sculpted Cat in Hat 13. Vintage Witch at Cauldron Mixed Media Scene 14. Apple Baskets, Hand held and Table Top 15. Crystal Ball Table
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Is there been any consideration as to going back to the old style DRM on the disc for FM2013? I've recently run into problems with FM12 on Steam and having to go through what seem like 100's of hoops to try and get it working again - it would seem from other posts that I'm not the only one with this?
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St. Louis County Council approved a complete streets ordinance on Tuesday January 21st, 2014. The goal is to make the streets convenient and accessible for pedestrians, cyclist, as well as motorist. Opponents voiced concerns about the cost and safety of complete streets.
There are over 450 Complete Streets program across America. St. Louis City and municipalities within the county and Columbia, Missouri have Complete Streets projects completed. In 2012 Columbia was rated among the top ten Complete Streets policies. Through out the region sidewalks have been smoothed out so pedestrians in wheel chairs can role on to the side walk. Bike paths have been painted on the streets, some are separate lanes and others are arrows within the right lanes. Opponents voice opponents voiced two objections to the proposal:
- opponents argue that painting a separate bike lane on the road not only gives a false sense of security to cyclist but make cycling more dangerous.
- Supporters voice concerns about reducing lances to put bike lanes on the roads.
A woman opposing the proposal pointed to a section of Manchester in the city. That portion of Manchester had 2 lanes on the road and cyclist road with traffic. The MODOT reduced a lane and put a bike lane on the section. The woman testified that she road on that section before and after bike lanes was painted on the road and she was hit by a car after a bike lane was installed. Cycling Savvy have a video on how to prevent right hooks. Another opponent argued that drivers are dissatisfied with the reduction of lanes.
Supporters of the bill argue that bike lanes make cycling safer because cyclist don't have to ride in the traffic and it's easier to drive pass cyclist when they're in their own lane. Trailnet, an advocacy group supporting the Compete Streets proposal, point to a study that shows bike lanes reduce accidents between cyclist, pedestrians, and drivers. The ordinance that passed doesn't mandate new bike paths, in fact it's non-biding. It suggest to consider pedestrians, cyclist and drivers when constructing new streets.


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To slap a girl across the face with your well endowed johnson
Hey... She is into the rough stuff! She likes me to give her the "slappy Pappy"
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To hit your grandfather in the face with your jewels. ;)
I just did a slappy pappy and he grounded me for two weeks! I don't think he gets the joke!
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One of my coaching clients, Steve, recently got a much wanted promotion. He was so beyond excited he felt like he was walking on air, for, oh for about a week.
Then he called and said "What did I do." Actually he used much more colorful language than that. He had gotten onto the most kick-ass team in the company, the place where new ideas magically become products in the blink of an eye, or so he thought.
Yet, at the same time Steve was promoted, so was another man who was now his boss. When he called to tell me his balloon was deflated and he was now dragging around on the ground, he was feeling bewildered. In only one week he saw his boss make blunder after blunder.
Everyone still seemed so upbeat and raring to go. Yet, he watched this guy make stupid decisions that would cause long range malfunctions if not corrected. Steve was in dismay. He felt like the kid who called out that the emperor had no clothes.
He talked to a few of his new colleagues. They did not get the same vibes; in fact they began to steer clear of him, not wanting to start issues with the new boss. My coaching client was in the midst of a real, bonafide dilemma: stay and shut up or get out fast.
Except that's not so easy in a new job. Steve needed to give it a chance. And yet, he was so sure this guy would continue to mess up he did not think he could participate in the fall of the department.
STOP. Could there be other forces at work? That is the direction I took this client and it paid off with a big bonus. Here is what you can learn from a situation when you are over the top in emotions. First, see if what you are experiencing is coming from the past or from the present situation.
In my client's case he was both right and wrong about his new boss. Right that the guy was making some bad decisions, one's fortunately that could be rectified and would not cause the downfall of the team. It was Steve's inexperience and his own need to PROVE that was getting in the way.
Steve had other areas to explore and learn from, those from the far away past of a childhood with an older brother (who seemed to have that proverbial dark cloud over his head at all times). Once Steve began to see that his deeper dismay was that he would have to clean up mess after mess, the way he did for his brother from the time he was a small kid, his panic and disappointment with his new boss began to dissipate.
Fast forward three months. Projects are going smoothly and these two men literally bumped into each other in the cafeteria, sat down for coffee and for some unknown reason began to talk about the early weeks on the new job.
The boss talked about how nervous he had been, not sure he was really ready for the plum promotion yet not wanting to turn it down. He admitted he made some really dumb moves. That opened the conversation for Steve to share how he had been ambivalent about the route to the future until he realized he had been battling windmills from old relationships. No need to go into details, just stating that the past had impacted his perspective was enough.
Now, here is the best part. This work relationship and my client's revelations about how he still resented and mistrusted his brother led him to have a long overdue conversation with the brother, a physics professor at a prestigious university. It took several visits for them to clear the past to free the present.
Brothers finally became friends. And that, as he told me, was worth all the angst at work.


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A Mediterranean Picnic
The best picnics are the ones where no one has to work too hard. The food is easy to make, pack, transport and eat, without anyone having to worry about keeping hot food hot and cold food cold. If you have to lug thermoses, an ice chest and ice packs, you can't walk very far, can you?
The following meatless summer menu shows off the finest fruits, vegetables and herbs of the season in four portable dishes that taste best at room temperature. Add a bottle of Beaujolais (chill it at home so it will be refreshingly cool when you reach your picnic spot), and don't forget the corkscrew.


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Gary Beckman, a historian of the ancient Near East, came to UM from Yale in 1992. He offers courses primarily in the Akkadian and Hittite languages and in the history and culture of the ancient Near East. From 2004 to 2010 he served as Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Studies. In 2004-2005 he was President of the American Oriental Society, and since 1999 has been associate editor for the ancient Near East of the Society's Journal. Beckman has also taught briefly at the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations of Northeast Normal University (Changchun, China), Beijing University, the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey).
Beckman has published widely on Hittite religion and on Hittite social organization and diplomacy. He also compiled two catalogues of the Old Babylonian cuneiform tablets held by the Babylonian Collection of Yale University. The focus of his current research is the reception and adaptation of Syro-Mesopotamian culture by the Hittites. He is completing an edition of the tablets of the Epic of Gilgamesh recovered from the site of the Hittite capital Hattusa.
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Challenge professional golfer Tiger Woods to challenging matches in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005. This time, you can modify course dynamics and add longer trees, tighter fairways, undulations to greens, deeper bunkers, and more. The game's EA Sports Game Face features nonproportional bone scaling and texture blending to provide more realistic looks. After creating your own golfer and making a name for yourself, unlock the chance to tee off against some of golf's greatest legends, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan.
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How to Use Voltage Testers
Three Methods:Using a Two-Wire Volt TesterUsing an Outlet TesterUsing a Non-Contact Voltage TesterCommunity Q&A
Use voltage testers to confirm that you have shut off electricity to a receptacle or fixture when you are doing any kind of electrical work. Different models will help you to accomplish different kinds of jobs.
Method 1
Using a Two-Wire Volt Tester
A two-wire volt tester consist of two leads, one that is connected to a ground reference and one that is used to test for current in a wire.
1Place one lead on a ground reference. A ground reference can be a box screw, a neutral side of an outlet, or a neutral white wire.
2Place the other lead on the hot wire. You can place the lead on the hot side of an outlet, which is the shorter side of the plug, or on black or red wire.
3Read the results. If you have not properly disconnected the electric current, then the voltage tester light will be activated.
Method 2
Using an Outlet Tester
Outlet testers are the simplest type of voltage tester to use. These testers usually have three lights. The key on the top of the tester will explain how to read the results.
1Plug the voltage tester into the outlet.
2Read the results by referring to the key on top of the tester. If no light is activated, then you have disconnected the current appropriately.
Method 3
Using a Non-Contact Voltage Tester
Non-contact voltage testers do not have to actually touch live wires or outlets to provide a reading. Instead, place them close to the outlet, fixture or switch that you want to test.
1Place the non-contact tester near the fixture that you want to test. Place the tester as close to the circuit as you possibly can.
2Read the results. Live current will activate the light on the voltage tester.
Community Q&A
- Never hold a voltage tester lead against a bare wire. Instead, screw a wire nut onto the ends of the loose wires and place the tester inside the wire nut.
- Contact a licensed electrician if you are not experienced with electrical repairs.
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Catching Up With Allie Beahan
Freshman Allie Beahan of the women's soccer team had a great first year at UW on the field and sat down with www.gohuskies.com for a Q&A to talk about fall quarter, winter break and winter training.
GoHuskies.com: Now that you have a full quarter of classes and a season of soccer under your belt, how are you feeling?
Allie Beahan: "I have adjusted to the college environment and have learned to manage my time wisely and to make sure I get a good night's rest! I am excited for next season and have high hopes for the incoming freshmen class!"
GH: What did you do over winter break? (Did you celebrate with your family, etc.?)
AB: "Over winter break I spent time with family and friends. I got to go snowmobiling for the first time with a few friends. I also went skeet shooting for the first time and ended up hitting 6 out of 25 (my shoulder was sore the next day!) My family met up with Molly (Boyd) and her family to watch the Christmas ships on Lake Washington!"
GH: What did you do for New Year's? Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
AB: "I hung out with a few friends and played Halo! I didn't make any New Year's resolutions this year!"
GH: What is winter training like? What are you personally and the team working on? How is it different then fall training?
AB: "Winter training is not only physically challenging but it also tests your mental toughness. As a team, our goal is to improve on something each day. We do so by pushing ourselves to do better and challenge our teammates to do the same."
GH: What classes are you taking this quarter?
AB: "I am taking Physics 110, Math 120 and Psychology 101."
GH: What winter/spring sport are you most looking forward to watching at UW now that soccer is over?
AB: "I am looking forward to watching softball because my roommate Victoria (Hayward) will be playing!!"
GH: If you could trade spots with any UW athlete from another team for one day, who would you pick and why?
AB: "I would want to try volleyball because when I went to their games it looked like a lot of fun!!"
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is a drama about what happens when a nuclear mushroom cloud suddenly appears on
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leaving them completely isolated and wondering if they're the only Americans
left alive. Fear of the unknown propels Jericho into social, psychological and
physical mayhem when all communication and power is shut down. The town starts
to come apart at the seams as terror, anger and confusion bring out the very
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The Ramada Limited Tucson West features a convenient location near the heart of Downtown Tucson, just off Highway I-10, exit 257. Much of Tucsons major business and government offices are close by, and the University of Arizona is less than ten minutes away. The hotel also serves up our signature brand of Ramada Hospitality to our guests who are visiting Oro Valley, Marana, Green Valley, Nogales, and Davis Monthan AFB. Old Tucson and the citys many attractions are a quick, easy drive. The hotel offers 134 spacious, stylish guest rooms and suites with all the latest amenities. Begin each day with our free deluxe Continental Breakfast with Make your own waffles. You will enjoy free wireless high speed Internet access network, or use of our complimentary, wireless PC and printer to check e-mails or get information. We have Meeting room availability for meetings or social events for up to 15 people. We hope to see you soon at the Ramada Limited Tucson West.
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this is pathetic, when did we become jacksonville?Hide replies
Read the stories of how this came to pass this week before proclaiming us the new Jacksonville. It's a combination of factors, and even still they've sold over 30,000 tickets in just 3 days.
J, did you buy your tickets yet?
Jhumbe..............Watch the Game in a Chicago or Madison Sports Bar. I have turned negative against the NFL. Not the Packers, just the Greedy Owners of the NFL
Sure, but the Packers do not have an owner. They can lower ticket prices since the demand isn't there.
Yes indrainedhearts, I know the Packers are owned by the city of Green Bay. But this is a NFL thing! With the exception of Green Bay, the other teams are privately owned. What's a cup of beer cost up there these days? .........Enough Said.
indrained - GB sets the regular season price, the NFL sets the playoff ticket price. GB has no control over the playoffs, and there clearly IS demand for the reg season, 90,000 on the waiting list
indrained - GB sets the regular season price, the NFL sets the playoff ticket price. GB has no control over the playoffs, and there clearly IS demand for the reg season, 90,000 on the waiting list
"They can lower ticket prices since the demand isn't there."
If "they" means the Packers, no they can't. Playoff prices are set by the NFL.
indrain. . .Packers don't have an 'owner'. Oh puh-lease! There's that little something called 'Board of Directors' that make he profits. If you're a stockholder, how much of the profit do you see?
You're pathetic. People are barely able to afford gas right now and you're calling a NFL game not being sold out "pathetic"....
The board of directors do not make a profit. They are paid a salary, but the team is non-profit.
No people wisconsin people know what Charger fans go through most of the time.
Blackout = Cultural Backlash
Get it NFL Millionaire Owners !!! Do you GET IT!!!!!!!!!/???????????Hide replies
And considering that the NFL doesn't even pay any taxes, this is all really galling.
Greed, greed and more greed.....
How do you think teams can pay a player 50K to stand on the sidelines for one game?
Can we get over the NFL doesn't pay taxes argument. Of course the NFL doesn't pay taxes, it doesn't make money. The owners, who do make money, have to pay taxes on that money they make.
press writer ...the nfl does make a profit ....the owners make obscene profits
1. Single digit with below zero windchill. 2. Mediocre team. 3. Late Sunday game. 4. New ticket policy. All this equals 7500 tickets left.Hide replies
5. People are broke.
There also appears to be an extreme drunkenness factor associated with playoff games. Part of that is the later start, particularly last year's Saturday night PukeFest vs the Vikings. The only time I'll consider taking my kids to a playoff game, or any Packer game for that matter, is a noon start. Idiots have less time to become idiotic with noon starts.
Yes, people are so broke. They've been able to sell out every game since 1960, but suddenly people are broke and that's why the game hasn't yet sold out, but ALMOST has.
6. 7000 new seats added to stadium last year. Subtract that from the 7500 currently available and this isn't even a topic.
7. Very short notice.
May be now the Packers organization will think twice before adding more seats to the stadium. There arent enough people in the entire state of wisconsin as compared to some of the NFL cities. This is not a large market team so they should not expand capacity anymore.
1600 of those additional seats were sponsor/partner seats. 5400 were general seating.
The shine is gone, it is downhill from here on. Listen to the radio.Hide replies
Greed = More Greed
Get a Life NFL Owners !
The life they have is pretty good, I'll bet.
The biggest problem here is that it is a late game for people who live in Milwaukee. Kids have to go to school and people have to work the next day. Not easy after a long ride home at night with questionable weather.Hide replies
I understand your point but back in November when the tickets were first offered to the season base they didn't know the time of the game.
Back in November, folks in MKE knew their QB had a broken collarbone. Putting up $700 deposit for 4 playoff tix was an awful lot to ask back then.
I'm not really sure why the playoff policy is an issue. All those people could buy tickets now with no deposit.
How were they able to handle it for late games during the regular season?
The gold package (Milwaukee) regular-season games were noon kickoffs.
Not sure this has happened in Green Bay since Lombardi arrived.
Certainly not in modern-day playoffs.Hide replies
1983. Versus STL Cardinals.
It was '82, I think. The Replacement year. They still sold out that game though, didn't they? I know I saw it on TV.
'82 season, although the game was played in January, '83. It was definitely a sellout. If I remember right, Packers only had one Lambeau home game that year. It was one of the years Milwaukee got three and all three of the County Stadium games got played; only one of the GB games.
The last Lambeau playoff blackout because of ticket sales was the Jan. 8, 1983, strike-season game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was blacked out in Green Bay and Wausau, according to Press-Gazette archives.
I'll echo what some of the other season ticket holders have said over the last few days. For the first time since I've had tickets I decided not to send in for the playoffs. The new policy was a big, big part, plus knowing if they made it they would be playing the weekend after New Years, and I figured if I really want to go I'd go to the resellers. Now with the weather, the late start, the long drive home and early wake up for work, it just isn't very appealing to me. I've been to I think 6 playoff games (and Super Bowl XXXI), and it's an awesome experience, but one more isn't going to really matter.
I think the new policy is what caused this, if you don't get all of those seats sold early you run the risk of people saying 'no' later.Hide replies
Another season ticket holder says "ditto." The fact that no one in their right mind bought the (for me, $1300) playoff package in November is killing their numbers now.
TV blackout deadline looms, so what should the Packers do? Give them away the ticket prices are ridicules.Hide replies
Agreed! Esp. in a shaky economy & high gas [& other] prices!
This is so much more than just the ticket price. If you don't live in Green Bay, you have to pay $3 per gallon of gas to get to the game. Then you have $20 or more in parking fees. If you want to stay in a hotel, first try finding one, then cough up more money since the hotels want a two night minimum stay! Add in money for food, beverages, etc. Yes, it is great to support the team and I'm as diehard a fan as any Packer fan, but I don't have the $1,000 it will cost me to go to the game (I don't live in Wisconsin, so there are travel expenses). One comment I saw in another forum suggests that maybe the Packers have themselves to blame by creating the third largest seating capacity stadium in one of the smaller markets. Maybe the stadium is now too large? Of course, the NFL is also being very greedy here - the blackout policy needs to be reviewed! Hey - it's EXPENSIVE to go to a football game - even if the Packers are one of the more cheaper locations! You can be the biggest fan in the world, but if you can't afford to go, you can't afford to go!Hide replies
Excellent points.
Dumb reasons. All those reasons exist during the regular season and each of those games were sold out.
Oh, please...does anyone really think that with all that money on the line for tv ads that this game will be blacked out? No worries.Hide replies
Exactly! WLUK and WITI will never allow the blackout to happen. Its in their best interests to buy the tickets and insure their ad revenue.
I wonder what kind of kickback they get from the NFL in the TV contract if the NFL fails to provide a game for them to show.
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Firkin is tucked in to quaint, "Mayberry like" downtown Libertyville. It's located next to its sister restaurant The Tavern.
Manager Tom Olsen warmly greeted me and Giles from the Great American Cheese Collection. Giles had been selling Tom cheese for many years and they had yet to meet.
Although Firkin has received a lot of attention for it's deep collection of beer and vodkas (10 Best Suburban Bars, 50 Best Beer Bars), I was there to check out their food. I would call this a bar and restaurant where the food has equal footing with the liquor. And we can't say that about many bar/restaurant combinations.
How can I judge it as such? For one, it's a "scratch" kitchen (they don't purchase their food pre-made, except for some dessert offerings. They also source ingredients locally (a local farm for a new upcoming burger, the local farmers markets). To top that off, they are sourcing "best in class" ingredients like Giles cheese and Nueske applewood smoked bacon. I embarrassed myself once at the fancy food show by eating all the smoked bacon samples from Nueske. It's just really good stuff. They also use Boars Head meats in their sandwich offerings.
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On this afternoon, we started by sampling the warmed goat cheese in a roasted tomato sauce. The dish (in general) reminded me of a common tapas dish. The tomato sauce had an inspiring kick and a deep tomato flavor. It was just right. Then, the heat was comforted by that warm, mellow goat cheese. Fire, comfort, creamy texture. I would eat this every day.
We moved to the Queso Fundido appetizer with rock shrimp, bay scallops and Chihuahua cheese. So, in my mind, I was still picturing the taste of a typical queso fundido with chorizo. This had seafood that stood up for itself intermingled with that warm stringy cheese and a nice broth on the bottom. There are many who say cheese and seafood don't belong together, but I believe they do!
Firkin's whole menu is very eclectic and anyone should be able to find something to warm their belly. They have wings, pizza, quesadillas, baked escargot, fried asparagus, welsch caerphilly, warm sourdough pretzel's. Doesn't it all make sense?
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No really, if watching Adam Driver on Girls or in his awesome movies roles hasn't made you fall in love with him, his latest interview with GQ will.
The actors covers the September issue of the magazine and not only does he look very attractive, but his interview is really awesome and informative. Like, were you aware he was in the Marines?
What was it like? "It's hard to describe. You're put in these very heightened circumstances, and you learn a lot about who people are at the core, I think. You end up having this very intimate relationship where you would, like, die for these people. It just seemed like a badass thing to do, to go and shoot machine guns and serve your country."
Star Wars Episode VII: Please Make This Better Than The Prequels. "It's very nice," he explains to GQ, "But in a way, I don't feel like I've really put in my dues. Like it doesn't feel earned." It's okay, we think you did.
Launch the gallery to check out Adam looking handsome in GQ, and make sure to grab a copy of the September issue for the rest of his interview. And now, I leave you with this gem.
"Here's the thing. Life's shitty, and we're all gonna die. You have friends, and they die. You have a disease, someone you care about has a disease, Wall Street people are scamming everyone, the poor get poorer, the rich get richer. That's what we're surrounded by all the time. We don't understand why we're here, no one's giving us an answer, religion is vague, your parents can't help because they're just people, and it's all terrible, and there's no meaning to anything. What a terrible thing to process! Every. Day. And then you go to sleep. But then sometimes, things can suspend themselves for like a minute, and then every once in a while there's something where you find a connection."
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British techno and house DJ Carl Cox closed out the night at the Carl Cox & Friends arena. Producer Paul Oakenfold, and Above and Beyond closed out action at the UMF Brazil Arena. But of course, the Ultra Main stage is where most gathered.
Italian house DJ Benny Benassi hit the stage in the early evening with a series of hair-raising, relentless party anthems that had the audience in a frenzy for almost the entire set. Along with an excellent remix of Jimmy Hendrix's "Purple Haze," the Grammy-winning DJ/producer spun his 2002 club hit "Satisfaction" and "Electro Sixteen." More notably, singer Kelis, who has worked with Benny on her upcoming Flesh Tone album , wore a metallic silver face mask and silver lace-up boots as she joined Benassi onstage for their collaboration "Spaceship" and the David Guetta-produced "Acapella."
And then came the trio of Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello — billed together as the all-star Swedish House Mafia. They're known for their dramatic thumping performances, and this one certainly fell in line with what fans have come to expect. SHM had the crowd jumping with Sebastian Ingrosso's hit "Kidsos," based on MGMT's "Kids," and then came "Meich Clocks," the Ingrosso mash-up using Coldplay's "Clocks." Supermode's (an Axwell/Angello group) "Tell Me Why" was also rabidly received. Of course, the highlight was their yet-unnamed new single, a mix of eerie atmosphere and euphoric resolution that had fans begging for more.
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Oct. 30, 2012
East Carolina hosts Houston on Saturday (Noon EDT on FSN) in a key game for both team's postseason bowl hopes. Since the league realigned in 2005, the Cougars and Pirates rank second and third, respectively, behind Tulsa in winning percentage in league play. Junior RB Vintavious Cooper has led East Carolina in rushing the last eight contests, and in the last five games, he has averaged 119.6 ground yards per outing. Cooper's back-to-back triple-digit rushing efforts (UAB/Navy) were the first by a Pirate since Chris Johnson in 2007. Cooper (751 yards) currently accounts for nearly 70 percent (69.3) of the Pirates' overall rushing yardage in 2012. Houston senior LB Phillip Steward continues his outstanding season. He leads the league in tackles for loss (14) and forced fumbles (4), is tied for the lead in sacks (8) and is tied for second in total tackles (84). Ron Thulin, Dave Lapham and Desmond Purnell will call the action at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Red-hot Tulsa, winners of seven straight, returns from its bye week to make the short trip east to face SEC member Arkansas (11:20 a.m. CDT on the SEC Network). The Golden Hurricane has three players that rank in the top 10 in C-USA in rushing. Junior Ja'Terian Douglas is third (87.8 per game), junior Trey Watts is fifth (72.4 per game) and senior Alex Singleton is 10th (61.9). Douglas has four plays from scrimmage this season that has gone for 60 yards or longer, tying him with Utah State's Kerwynn Williams for the most among all FBS players in that category. Twice this season, Singleton has run for three touchdowns in a game and six times he has had multiple scores. With 16 rushing touchdowns on the season, he is tied for fourth in the FBS lead in rushing TDs. Dave Neal, Andre Ware and Cara Capuano are set to announce from Fayetteville.
In a rematch of the 2010 C-USA Championship Game, SMU travels to Orlando to tackle C-USA East-leading UCF (7 p.m. EDT on CBS Sports Network). The Knights won that 2010 title game, 17-7, while the Mustangs won last year's regular season meeting in Dallas, 38-17. SMU senior QB Garrett Gilbert enters the game on the heels of back-to-back record-setting performances. Gilbert set a new career-high with four TD throws in SMU's 72-42 win over Houston on Oct. 18, and passed for a career-high 353 passing yards and tied a career-high with two rushing TDs as SMU thrashed Memphis, 44-13 last Saturday. UCF senior RB Latavius Murray had three rushing touchdowns at Marshall last week and also had a receiving score, marking his first-career game with four overall TDs. Murray has produced back-to-back 100-yard rushing games for the first time. He also has a streak of 282-consecutive carries without losing a fumble (Memphis in 2008), and has not fumbled at all in 149 carries (FIU in 2011). Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous and Evan Washburn will be on the call.
UAB will be seeking its fourth consecutive victory over Southern Miss when the two teams meet Saturday night in Hattiesburg (6:30 p.m. CDT on CSS). Blazers senior LB Marvin Burdette is leading the FBS in tackles (104) after his record-breaking performance in last Saturday's game against Tulane. He registered 24 tackles against the Green Wave and increased his season average to 13.0 stops per game. Burdette's 24 tackles set a UAB single-game record and represented the second-highest total in a game this season by any player in the FBS. Golden Eagles senior DE Jamie Collins tallied his third double-digit tackle performance of 2012 with 12 stops last week at Rice to go along with one sack, two TFLs and his first forced fumble of the season. Mike Morgan and Chuck Oliver will be in the booth and Rachel Baribeau on the sideline at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Rounding out the action is Memphis at Marshall (2 p.m. EDT) and Rice at Tulane (2:30 p.m. CDT). Marshall sophomore WR Tommy Shuler leads all FBS players with 77 receptions on the season, while Memphis sophomore DE Martin Ifedi has registered seven sacks over his last four games. Rice enters the game at the Superdome ranked second in Conference USA in rushing, averaging 203.6 yards per game on the ground. Tulane junior WR Ryan Grant has posted four 100-yard receiving games this season, including a career-high 184 last week.
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