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Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had a monster day, throwing for three TDs and rushing for another in their rout of the Tennessee Titans 55-7.
He wasn't the only Packer with a big day. Receiver Randall Cobb set a new team record for single-season net yardage, and RB Ryan Grant ran for 80 yards on 20 carries and scoring two TDs.
The Packers defense made sure Titans QB Jake Locker (13/30, 140 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT) was in for a terrible day. He was sacked a total of seven times, but managed to avoid the shutout in the finals minutes.
The Packers, at 11-5, still have a shot at the no. 2 seed if Seattle beats the 49ers, but the win today ensure them the 3 seed.
Meanwhile, the Titans sit at 5-10 as they wrap up another dismal season next week.


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Stevie Wonder Rocks The UN With Sting, Wyclef, Janelle Monae And More"I am so thankful that The Almighty gave me the honor of being blind. Now many would say, 'How can he say that?' I can say it because through being blind, I've been blessed with being able to really see people, not for the color of their skin, not for what they wear, not how they looked at me or what impression they had of me, but by the spirit in their hearts." -- Stevie Wonder

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Katie Bass recorded the game-winning goal in the 19th minute, the first goal of her career
Oct. 9, 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (SMU) - The SMU women's soccer team finished off a successful road trip this afternoon with a 2-1 win over UAB at West Campus Field. The victory moves the Mustangs to 8-5-1 overall and 4-1-1 in Conference USA, while the Blazers drop to 3-9-1 and 0-4-1 in conference play.
Just before 20 minutes had passed, the Ponies took a 2-0 lead behind goals by Kaitlyn Eidson and Katie Bass off of a pair of free kicks by Courtney Smith. The goals occurred less than a minute and half apart. Eidson's goal was her third of the season, and third by way of a set piece, while Bass' headed goal was the first of her career. Smith tallied her second and third assists of season as.
With just under five minutes remaining in the half, UAB capitalized a Mustang miscue in the box, leading to a goal by Tiffani Turpin from five yards out on the Blazers' only shot of the half.
UAB came out looking to build on Turpin's late goal, outshooting the Mustangs 5-1 in the first 20 minutes of the second half, but the SMU defense was up to challenge. Both sides had their chances in the second half, but neither could find the back of the net as the score ended 2-1.
The Mustangs managed one more shot on frame in the match, with Eidson and Bass both recording two apiece. Senior goalkeeper Courtney Webb had three saves on the day.
SMU is back in Dallas, Texas next weekend for its final home matches of the season. The Mustangs host Marshall (3-8-3, 1-3-2) on Oct. 14 at Westcott Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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Things got intense last week on "General Hospital." As the Quartermaines said goodbye to A.J., Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava's (Maura West) guilt led them to a moment of awkward passion. Their moment of weakness became the ultimate betrayal for Morgan (Bryan Craig). Tragedy struck as Patrick (Jason Thompson), Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) and Emma were ran off the road. Sabrina giving birth prematurely led to uncertainty about the health and survival of the baby and Carlos became furious as he suspected Ava might've been the one behind the accident. Here's where to expect the week of April 28 on 'GH.'
Ava's attempt to keep Carlos silent becomes null when he suspects she is behind Sabrina's accident. He ignores her warnings and makes a confession. This may be the unraveling point for Ava as her desperation begins to show. Many will become suspicious of her. One of those people is her own daughter Kiki (Kristen Alderson) who questions the nature of Ava's relationship with Carlos. Michael (Chad Duell) has his own suspicions and is certain Ava is involved in A.J.'s murder. Carly (Laura Wright) also continues digging to find out why Ava put a hit on A.J.
Ava and Sonny's moment of awkward passion will have ripple effects. As Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) becomes determined to make her relationship with Sonny work, an upset Morgan goes on a rampage. He disrupts Julian's (William deVry) date with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) to share some questionable news about Ava. Julian then goes to Luke (Anthony Geary) and has a discussion about Ava's recent misdeeds.
Luke or whoever he really is continues to create doubts and suspicion about Ric's (Rick Hearst) connection to Julian. Is he playing many different sides? Another question that will arise is what role will Jordan play in this storyline? She remains loyal to the Jeromes and takes more of an interest in the business. Shawn is not happy and reminds her that T.J. doesn't know about her spending time in jail. T.J. also misses his father as he becomes disappointed that he can't share some good news with him.
Sabrina's accident leads to some suspicion about Britt (Kelly Thibaud). Anna (Finola Hughes) tells Nathan to keep an eye on her. Will this lead to him revealing to her that he is her brother? Both Madeline (Donna Mills) and Liesl (Kathleen Gati) have plans up their sleeves that they think will set them free. Madeline reveals yet another shocking secret to Nathan.
In the meantime, Britt gives Patrick and Sabrina an update on their premature son. A concerned Patrick may connect with Robin. Will a special delivery from a mystery man have anything to do with that? Sam (Kelly Monaco) also consoles Patrick as she realizes he is not himself. If anyone knows how it feels to lose a child, it is Sam.
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Mount Lincoln Climber's Log
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|Dan Leonhard
|lincoln,bross,democrat loop
Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2007
|A great hike for both me and my dog. However, the descent down bross was a sub-par escapade
|Posted Sep 17, 2007 3:08 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2001
|Climbed from Cameron after climbing Democrat. Nice views from the top, weather was great!
|Posted Sep 16, 2007 1:45 am
|Will be back for trifecta!
Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007
|Drove up from Vegas, 1 hr of sleep and no food. Rolled in to Kite Lake parking lot at 7am and was on top by 9:30. Beautiful day...if wasn't so tired, would've gone for the other 2 - next time!
|Posted Sep 8, 2007 10:18 pm
|did all 4
|great place. we started on the west face of democrat.
|Posted Sep 4, 2007 3:59 pm
|Panthera uncia
|Standard route
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
|Cool summit
|Posted Aug 24, 2007 4:31 pm
|Trevor Simmons
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2007
|Nice hike. 4 hours 45 minutes round-trip for Lincoln, Cameron, Democrat, and Bross. Climbed with a very nice fellow, Steve Holden, who I met at the TH.
|Posted Aug 22, 2007 10:32 pm
|Mount Lincoln
Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2004
|Great hike. Did Bross afterward and descended down one of it's gulches to make an "almost loop."
|Posted Aug 18, 2007 9:01 pm
|Awesome Ridge!
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2006
|Got Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron, & Bross with a friend and fellow teacher starting from Kite Lake. The only bad part was some of the road right before the lake!
|Posted Aug 15, 2007 2:11 pm
|Chad Couch
|A great fall day...
Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2001
|My first 14'er excursion -- hiked the "Decalibron" route to knock off three ranked 14'ers plus Cameron.
|Posted Aug 2, 2007 12:38 pm
|I like it on top
|Standard Route
Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
|A friends first 14'er, slow going and had to make a mad dash for the summit before it got too late. Still a good day.
|Posted Aug 1, 2007 1:48 pm
|3 steps up, 2steps back
Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1997
|The road up from Quartzville makes a sharp right hairpin to gain east ridge. Follow road, don't head straight for summit as the scree is horrendous. Ontop at 9:30am then on to
Bross over Cameron on the way.
|Posted Jul 27, 2007 3:03 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 5, 1988
|from Kite Lake with Democrat and Bross.
|Posted Jul 26, 2007 11:45 pm
|Jim Clarke
|Nice Hike
Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2007
|Nice summit, great views. Saddle between Lincoln and Cameron Pt. looked like the surface of Mars! Red rocks in the early morning light.
|Posted Jul 17, 2007 5:26 pm
Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
|Already had Democrat. Finished the loop.
|Posted Jul 13, 2007 1:25 pm
|Scott Rogers
|Did this one back when I was about 12
|Posted Jul 11, 2007 10:20 pm
|Via Quartzville
Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
|With 12 year old and 10 year old. Did Lincoln, Cameron, and Bross. According to the Gerry Roach book, there was suppose to be a trail back down through the Cameron Amphitheatre. Never really did find it.
|Posted Jul 8, 2007 11:01 pm
|Non standard combo
Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
|From Montgomery Reservoir I did Mt. Democrat's North Couloir, Mt. Cameron, and Mt. Lincoln. CAUTION; route finding your way out of the Lincoln Amphitheater is a reall BI#@H if you did not come up that way.
|Posted Jul 8, 2007 2:56 pm
|Sarah Simon
|Lots of company, but still a nice climb
Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2003
|Super crowded, but a nice hike.
|Posted Apr 19, 2007 7:30 pm
|Anya Jingle
|From Kite Lake Trailhead
Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
|We did it along with Democrat and Cameron. Left Bross for another day to make it easier on our dog. Our slideshow is here: Lincoln, Cameron and Democrat from Kite Lake
|Posted Jan 23, 2007 5:52 am
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1990
|Quick hike in the fog. Not a bad hike just to see how you like going to 14 thousand feet
|Posted Dec 17, 2006 4:21 pm


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Echoing the coaches' poll from earlier in the month, the defending champion Crimson Tide are number one in the first AP poll of the season, collecting 58 of the possible 60 first-place votes. This is the fourth time Alabama has sat at number one in the preseason, also achieving the distinction in 1966, 1978 and 2010.
The other first place votes went to Ohio State (who received three first-place votes in the coaches' poll) and Georgia (which lost nearly every defensive player of note from last year's team and in should no way be considered a preseason number one but hey it's August so who cares). Texas A&M received a first place vote in the coaches' poll, but the AP likes them just a little less (because of the possibility of a Manziel suspension looming, perhaps?), placing the Aggies at seven instead of six. They swap spots with conference mate South Carolina, the only difference between the top ten of the AP and coaches.
If you wonder how set in stone the convention wisdom in college football is, consider this: Both the coaches and AP poll have the exact same 25 teams, and of those 25 teams, only six teams are in different spots. A thousand monkeys could vote on a thousand ballots and have a hard time making UCLA, Northwestern, Wisconsin, USC and Oregon State numbers 21 through 25 in identical polls. Way to be original, everyone.
Here are the full rankings for your perusal:
1. Alabama (58)
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3. Oregon
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Study Objective: To determine the incidence, clinical magnitude, and risk factors for nosocomial bacteremia in patients given interleukin-2 with or without (±) lymphokine activated killer (LAK) cells for cancer immunotherapy.
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Setting: Clinical study unit of tertiary medical center.
Patients: All patients entering the interleukin-2 ±LAK cancer immunotherapy protocol during a 28-month period. Control groups were patients in a surgical intensive care unit, patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, and patients with solid tumors.
Measurements and Main Results: Twenty of 107 (19%) interleukin-2-treated patients developed sepsis; in 12 of these patients, sepsis was intravenous catheter-associated. The bacteremia rate among patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, in the surgical intensive care unit, or having solid tumors was 2.8%, 4.1%, and 1.9%, respectively. Staphylococcus aureus was the pathogen in 13 courses; Staphylococcus epidermidis, in 5; and Escherichia coli, in 2. Two patients died; three developed suppurative thrombophlebitis; one developed septic arthritis; one, septic arterial aneurysm; and one, peritonitis with probable meningitis. Colonization with S. aureus increased the risk of S. aureus bacteremia 6.3-fold (95% CI, 2.8 to 14.5; P < 0.001); skin desquamation at the catheter site increased the relative risk 2.0-fold (95% CI, 1.3 to 3.1; P = 0.031). Both colonization with S. aureus and skin desquamation increased the relative risk of S. aureus bacteremia 14.5-fold (95% CI, 4.1 to 50.9; P < 0.0001).
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Stocks to Watch: AMD, Coach, IBM
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Advanced Micro Devices, Coach and International Business Machines Corp.
Advanced Micro Devices swung to a profit in the fourth quarter as sales received a boost from demand for new gaming consoles. But the chip maker also projected a decline in revenue for the first quarter, sending shares down 9.4% to $3.78 premarket.
Coach said its fiscal second-quarter earnings dropped 16% as the handbag-and-accessories retailer's North American business continued to falter, offsetting growth in other segments. Coach shares fell 6.8% to $49 in premarket trading as results missed expectations.
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College Hockey:This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Jan. 27, 2005
Fact or Fiction?
I've always enjoyed ESPN's SportsCenter segment, "Fact or Fiction?" And as I was trying to find things to write about, I realized there are a lot of burning questions as we're heading down the home stretch of the Atlantic Hockey season.
Here, then, is Fact or Fiction, Atlantic Hockey style.
Fact or Fiction? Preseason favorite Mercyhurst will still pull out the regular-season championship.
That is fiction. Nothing against the Lakers, but they have lacked the consistency this season to feel like a favorite heading down the home stretch. There have been highlights, but the fact is they've been equaled by a handful of lowlights. And Canisius, most people's favorite to take the regular-season title, has given Mercyhurst fits this season.
All of that said, don't be surprised if, coming down he home stretch the Lakers make one impressive run at the title. My feeling is that they'll likely fall just short. Don't, though, count the Lakers out when it comes to winning the postseason tournament and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years.
Fact or Fiction? UConn will get home ice in the playoffs.
As much as I'd like to say fact, it's really fiction. The Huskies are the most underrated team in the conference. What UConn has lacked this season is just the ability to put together a major run. That, though, could and should be coming soon, as the return of goaltender Scott Tomes has seemed to fire up the team.
The reason that this is still fiction, though, is because it's impossible to figure that any of the current top four teams wouldn't keep home ice. Mercyhurst sits in fourth, but I'd say a home-ice bid for the Lakers is a lock. The last thing the Lakers want is another long road trip before a playoff game.
Many feel Sacred Heart is a lock for home ice, if not to win the league. (Holy Cross is my pick to win the league at this point.) So that leaves only Canisius. And the seven-point lead the Griffs currently have over Connecticut should be enough to secure the fourth home-ice position.
Fact or Fiction? Atlantic Hockey has the best goaltending, league-wide, of any of the six conferences.
That's a fact. If Atlantic Hockey indeed has one thing going for it, it's the fact that top to bottom, the goaltenders in the league are top-notch. There are five or six goaltenders who could be successful at a top-notch Division I program.
There's some irony that bottom-of-the-barrel American International is paced by the league's best goaltender Frank Novello. If this kid we're playing at Holy Cross, he'd probably have a .750 winning percentage for his career. Still, he'll tell you himself that his decision to go to AIC is one he'd never change.
In addition to Novello, you have Brad Roberts at Army, Jamie Holden at Quinnipiac, Canisius' Bryan Worosz, Andy Franck and Mike Ella at Mercyhurst, Kevin Lapointe for Sacred Heart, Scott Tomes of Connecticut, Holy Cross' duo of Tony Quesada and Ben Conway, and Bentley's Simon St. Pierre. If I'm building a hockey team, I take any one of these guys.
Some may think that within the league, where the talent crop is sub-par offensively compared to other conferences, these goaltenders are able to shine. But this translates outside of the league as well.
Take, for instance, former Army goaltender John Yaros. He was good the one season he played at West Point. When he transferred away after deciding Army life wasn't for him, Yaros ended up at Massachusetts-Lowell and was thought of by Lowell head coach Blaise MacDonald as potentially one of the best goaltenders in Hockey East.
Fact or Fiction: Army and AIC will again rematch in the play-in game.
That, unfortunately for both clubs, is fact. Right now the gap that is developing between the eighth and ninth spots and seventh-place Bentley is simply too much to overcome. If you had to pick one of the two clubs to overtake Bentley, you'd go with AIC. The Yellow Jackets have two games in hand on the rest of the league (they've played 11 where most teams have played 13).
Still, an Army-AIC rematch isn't all bad. You'd be pitting two of the league's better goaltenders in Roberts and Novello. Plus, Army would be looking for revenge after last year's playoff loss to AIC on home ice.
Fact or Fiction: Air Force will be the 10th team in the league
Fact. At this point is seems like a foregone conclusion that the Falcons will join the league for 2006-07, along with RIT. They might not seem like much of a geographic fit, but Air Force currently plays more than 70 percent of the league in nonconference action, so the addition just converts these games to contests that count in the standings.
Fact or Fiction: If Air Force comes to Atlantic Hockey that would mean the end for College Hockey America, and thus one of the six automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
This qualifies as both fact and fiction. I believe that if Air Force leaves the CHA, that's likely the end of the line. There have been rumors that both Wayne State and Alabama-Huntsville are struggling financially and may be faced with the hard decision of whether to continue funding their programs. The CHA is on shaky ground that could crack with Air Force's departure.
The fiction, though, is that one of the six autobids would disappear. I wouldn't be surprised to see Atlantic Hockey continue to attempt to grow. From 10 they could easily go to 12, if they pulled in Niagara and Robert Morris, and might even want to try for 14 by adding up-and-coming programs like Rhode Island or St. Anselm.
If Atlantic Hockey reached 14 teams, you might see them split into two conferences and thus qualify for two autobids. This could be a longshot, but don't think the powers that be aren't already thinking about it.
Road Trip
The following has nothing to do with hockey, so if you're not a fan of off-topic contact, please feel free to stop reading.
I'm currently on a little bit of a road trip. I'm in Tunica, Mississippi. For those of you not familiar with Tunica, it's considered the poker capital of the United States.
The city is located about 50 minutes south of Memphis, Tenn. It possibly the flattest place that I've ever been (I grew up and have spent most of my life in Boston). I guess about two decades ago a bunch of developers decided to build a ton of casinos around here.
What is here besides casinos, you ask? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The town makes me feel like I'm in the 1970s (or maybe 1980s).
The problem that this has created for me is a lack of Internet access. Thus, putting together this week's column has been almost impossible. It's nothing that I anticipated (particularly in the world of wireless Internet connections — sadly, that just doesn't exist down here). So to my readers, I apologize and promise that next week's column will be back to normal.
And if anyone is wondering how I'm doing (including the IRS): I'm up about $100 after one day of play.
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Stopper impressing manager.
After notching his seventh clean sheet of the 2012-13 campaign in the win over Manchester City, Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was hailed by manager Martin O'Neill.
The Belgian international stopper pulled of a string of impressive saves to keep the reigning Barclays Premier League champions at bay at the Stadium of Light.
City's prolific strike force of Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero were denied on a number of occasions by Mignolet.
Pablo Zabaleta was also left banging his fists off the ground when the stopper gathered his 68th minute effort to ensure the Black Cats held onto their 1-0 lead.
Moments after the final whistle Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill was quick to acknowledge the goalkeeper's endeavour:
"Simon [Mignolet] was outstanding.
"He still hasn't forgiven himself for the error against West Bromwich Albion last month.
"You can count the errors he has made on one hand this season and we're already at Boxing Day.
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By Andrea Basche
Monday's start to the busy holiday travel week kicks off with partly cloudy skies and mild winter temperatures in the low 40s across Greater New York.
Hold on to those shopping bags if you find yourself in the hunt for last-minute gifts: winds on Monday could be sustained around 15 miles an hour, and gusts have a chance to reach 35-40 miles an hour, especially if you are near the shore. For the beginning of this Christmas 2011 week, expect temperatures to continue to hover above normal December averages, which ought to be falling into the mid 30s by now.
The real wild card comes mid-week as a strong storm develops over New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma and moves to the northeast. As a result of converging moisture from the Gulf and cold Canadian air moving in from the north, precipitation in the region is likely by late Tuesday and into Wednesday. By week's end there is potential for mixing atmospheric disturbances bringing light snow our way.
The outcome will depend upon how far a cold air system creeps north, which might all change over the next several days given the winter atmosphere's finicky tendencies. If you're dreaming of a White Christmas, this cold system might bring a small bit of hope!
Monday's Greater New York forecast roundup:
- WSJ Headquarters in Manhattan:
- Actual High: 46; RealFeel High: 34
- Actual Low: 36; RealFeel Low: 26 Weather: Partly sunny and breezy
- Brooklyn: 47/37
- Queens: 47/38
- Bronx: 46/37
- Staten Island: 47/35
- Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: 43/29
- Trenton, N.J.: 48/34
- Islip, Long Island: 47/35
- New Haven, Conn.: 45/33
Andrea Basche is a graduate of Columbia's Earth Institute and researches the impact of climate on the agriculture sector at Iowa State University. Eric Holthaus is on vacation.


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Fix a closed manifold $M$ with a probability measure $m$, and suppose that our system is described by a metric $g_{ij}(\tau)$, which depends on the temperature $\tau$ according to equation $\frac{\partial}{\partial \tau}g_{ij}=2(R_{ij}+\nabla_i \nabla_j f)$ where $dm = udV$, $u =(4\pi \tau)^{-\frac{n}{2}}e^{-f} $, and the partition function is given by $log Z = \int (−f + \frac{n}{2})dm$.
Question 1: We know $\frac{\partial}{\partial t}g_{ij}=-2(R_{ij}+\nabla_i \nabla_j f)$ is modified Ricci flow, where $t$ is time. Why the changes of the metric respect to $\tau$ is exactly backward of the changes of the metric respect to $t$?
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Michael Hickins (pictured left) worked for The Wall Street Journal as editor of its CIO Journal.
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The University of Massachusetts Athletic Department introduced Mark Whipple as its football head coach on Tuesday morning. With the hiring of Whipple, some of those to play for Whipple in college, current Minutemen and NFL and University of Massachusetts dignitaries showed their support of the hiring and Whipple as a head coach throughout the day. Below is a compilation of what has been said about Whipple as he makes his return to the Minutemen.
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THE DOZENS: JACO PASTORIUS by Jared Pauley
Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) was one of the most electrifying performers in the history of jazz music. Although his personal and mental problems ultimately helped contribute to his demise and early death, his contributions to the development of fusion and jazz are undeniable. Pastorius's pocket bass lines, advanced technique, and superior song writing capabilities are represented in this dozens article. I did my best to try and find twelve tracks that I thought would highlight the diversities and strengths of Pastorius as a musician. I know that more could be added to this list and possibly taken away, but one thing remains certain. Pastorius's influence on the electric bass will be felt forever by future generations of jazz fans and musicians.
Jaco Pastorius: Soul Intro/The Chicken
Soul Intro/The Chicken
Invitation/The Birthday Concert (Warner Brothers 45290-2)
Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Othello Molineaux (steel drum), Peter Erskine (drums), Don Alias (percussion), Bob Mintzer (tenor sax, soprano sax),
Brian O'Flaherty, Ken Faulk, Brett Murphy, Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Russ Freeland, Mike Katz (trombone) Dave Bargeron (tuba) Peter Gordon (french horn), Peter Graves (bass trombone) Dan Bonsanti, Gary Lindsay, Neal Bonsanti (saxes, woodwinds) Randy Emerick (baritone sax).
Composed by Pee Wee Ellis.
Recorded: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, December 1st, 1981
Rating: 100/100 (learn more)
If Jaco Pastorius is ever remembered for one composition, it's probably going to be "The Chicken." This song was originally written by James Brown sideman Pee Wee Ellis, but Jaco officially made it his anthem. This is one of those songs a kid learns as an aspiring musician, not only because it's fun to play but because it is a perfect facilitator for learning funk music.
This tune opens up with the soul introduction, which borrows heavily from the Saturday Night Live sound. Pastorius hired a stellar ensemble for this show, which was recorded live at Mr. Pips in Ft. Lauderdale. Jaco thumps away on this song, playing some of the most influential funk bass lines in the history of bass lines. I know so many people that have learned this bass line note for note that I can't even begin to make a list (I'm also one of those people). It's sad that this live recording came on the heel of Jaco's mental deterioration but it proves that Pastorius was one of the best that ever did it. This is a perfect song, hence the perfect score.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Herbie Hancock: 4 a.m.
4 a.m.
Herbie Hancock (synthesizers, Fender Rhodes)
Mr Hands (Columbia)
Herbie Hancock (synthesizers, Fender Rhodes), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Harvey Mason (drums).
Composed by Herbie Hancock.
Recorded: 1980
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
The 1980s proved to be a very interesting time for Jaco Pastorius. Although it proved to be the last decade of his short life, he still managed to record and made memorable appearances on other musicians' albums. Herbie Hancock's "4 a.m." is a gem featured on his 1980s album Mr. Hands. Hancock and Pastorius lock in like they've been playing for years, well I guess they had technically, but it would have been nice to hear more of this group. The song opens up with a little vamp, introduction section before Hancock introduces the melody on the synthesizer. This song has some nice harmonic variations as well. Pastorius and Harvey Mason also lock in well with each other. There's a nice B section on the song where Jaco plays his chorus-driven bass lightly and with a lot of feeling before Hancock takes it to the laundry mat with his solo. Mr. Hands, goes certain places musically that have me scratching my head but "4 a.m." is the exception. A+.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Weather Report: River People
RIver People
Weather Report
Mr. Gone (Columbia 468208-2)
Joe Zawinul (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals, percussion), Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass, vocals, drums, timpani).
Composed by Jaco Pastorius.
Recorded: Hollywood, CA, May 1978
Rating: 93/100 (learn more)
This is the Weather Report album that was famously dismissed by Down Beat magazine and given a one star rating. I really find it hard to believe that the critics simply couldn't get past their own egos and really listen to the music on this album (even if it was a little bit more danceable). Written by Jaco, this song has one of the more funky bass lines on the whole album and he also plays drums and timpani on the song. Pastorius was originally a drummer but switched to the bass because of a sporting accident. He sounds complete as a drummer and the track doesn't miss a beat between his bass playing and drumming. My favorite thing about this track is the hand claps. I think they are very indicative of the influence of disco and electronic music on fusion.
No Weather Report song would be complete without the dynamic duo of Zawinul and Shorter. Shorter screeches on the horn while Zawinul plays the melody and some nice pad textures. Zawinul in essence rounds out the song with his synthesizer work here. All in all, another solid track form one of jazz music's strongest groups.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
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Omaha Celebration
Pat Metheny (guitar)
Bright Size Life (ECM)
Pat Metheny (guitar), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Bob Moses (drums).
Recorded: December 1975
Rating: 94/100 (learn more)
This was always one of my favorite songs from this album. I remember the first time I heard it and I couldn't help but wonder with astonishment how Metheny played the way he did at the age of 22. The music to this song is very fitting to the title of the song. The interaction between the group on this album solidifies why this is one of the purest trio jazz albums recorded during the post 1960s. Pastorius is very subdued on this song but he also sounds mature beyond his age, playing simple but effective bass movements that clearly establish and maintain the pocket.
In a little over 4 minutes, Metheny, Pastorius, and Moses, play enough great music that I want to pack my bags and see what Nebraska is all about. I highly recommend this track for anyone that wants to dig deeper than the title track on this album.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Jaco Pastorius: Come On, Come Over
Come On, Come Over
Jaco Pastorius (Epic EK64977)
Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Herbie Hancock (keyboards), Don Alias (percussion), Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Randy Brecker (trumpet), David Sanborn (alto sax),
Peter Graves (bass trombone), Ron Tooley (trumpet), Howard Johnson (baritone sax), Narada Michael Walden (drums), Sam and Dave (vocals).
Composed by Jaco Pastorius and Bob Herzog.
Recorded: New York, October 1975
Rating: 89/100 (learn more)
This is the only song off of Jaco Pastorius to feature vocals and like all of the other guest spots on the album, the bassist hired more legendary musicians to fill the spots. R&B duo Sam and Dave sing the vocal on this tune. Although this is not the most dense of songs, it marks one of the first times that Pastorius used an extended brass and reed section, which he would later employ with the Word of Mouth band. His horn section is also chalked full of some of the best players to ever have played jazz music.
Pastorius had a strong affinity for funk music and that influence is highly audible on this song. Herbie Hancock really brings the entire groove together with this wah-wah clavinet chord pattern. I really like the arrangements for the horn section and I think that Sam and Dave would have benefited nicely from an entire album with this band. Another classic song from a classic album!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Jaco Pastorius: Crisis
Word of Mouth (Warner Brothers 3535-2)
Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Herbie Hancock (piano), Hubert Laws (flute), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Peter Erskine (drums), Don Alias (percussion),
Bobby Thomas Jr. (percussion).
Composed by Jaco Pastorius.
Recorded: Florida, Los Angeles & New York, August, 1980
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
On this opening cut from his 1980 album Word of Mouth, Pastorius and company explode with a gigantic burst of musical energy. This is one of the fastest, most consistent bass lines I've ever heard in my life. When Jaco starts, he doesn't stop at all. I don't know how a human being conjures up the dexterity to play what Jaco played but it's almost like his hands have found a way to circular breathe. Herbie Hancock adds some really good harmonic textures, striking the piano with both rage and power. The tenor playing of Brecker and Shorter unfourtunately drown out the flute of Hubert Laws but the flute is probably the least interesting part of this song anyways.
I always say this, but I really wish this particular line-up would have recorded more. The group is so expressive and has no problem playing any style of jazz, whether fusion, straight ahead, or free. Another great song from one of the greatest human beings to have ever touched the electric bass guitar. Salud! Salud!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Joni Mitchell: The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines
The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines
Joni Mitchell (vocals, guitar)
Mingus (Asylum )
Joni Mitchell (vocals, guitar), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Herbie Hancock (electric piano), Peter Erskine (drums), Wayne Shorter (soprano sax), Don Alias (congas).
Composed by Charles Mingus.
Recorded: Hollywood, CA, New York, NY, 1978-1979
Rating: 97/100 (learn more)
I never really understood how good Mitchell was at singing jazz numbers, but she really shines on this song. Her vocal phrasing sounds like she's been seeing jazz exclusively, for years. Jaco Pastorius steals the show for me though on this blues song written by Charles Mingus. Mingus originally wanted to work with Mitchell after hearing her album Don Juan's Reckless Daughter and I think that it speaks volumes that a legend like Mingus chose to work with Mitchell. Wayne Shorter's soprano playing on this track is some of his finest. This song is steadily driven by Jaco and Erskine who lay down a great rhythm track for Mitchell.
This song represents another fine collaboration between Jaco and Joni and further testifies to his prowess as a bassist and her power as a vocalist. I give this song a super ten thumbs up!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Pat Metheny: Missouri Uncompromised
Missouri Uncompromised
Pat Metheny (guitar)
Bright Size Life (ECM)
Pat Metheny (guitar), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Bob Moses (drums).
Composed by Pat Metheny.
Recorded: December 1975
Rating: 92/100 (learn more)
On this high swinging number from Pat Metheny's landmark debut, Bright Size Life, he finds himself in immaculate company with Pastorius on bass and Bob Moses on drums. Pastorius anchors this song with a drive and determination that very few bass players during this time could have done. Metheny displays his strong melodic virtuosity on this song, running up and down the neck of the guitar at break neck speed. Bob Moses also holds it down, playing a contagious swing pattern and adds some nice accents underneath the solo action. Another great track from a stellar, unforgettable album. Pastorius and company are in their prime on this one!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Jaco Pastorius: (Used to be a) Cha-Cha
(Used to be a) Cha-Cha
Jaco Pastorius (Epic EK64977)
Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Herbie Hancock (piano), Hubert Laws (flute), Lenny White (drums), Don Alias (percussion).
Composed by Jaco Pastorius.
Recorded: New York, October 1975
Rating: 98/100 (learn more)
I think it might be safe to say that Jaco Pastorius turned jazz music on its collective head with the release of his debut solo album. Enlisting the help of jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws, Lenny White, and Don Alias, they take "(Used to be a) Cha-Cha" all the way to the bank and then some. The song starts off as Pastorius plays a blistering bass line over Lenny White's perfectly executed jazz-Latin beat. The entire band gels on this song and Hancock lays down nasty piano comps behind Jaco's solo. This solo pushes the boundaries and the possibilities of the electric bass and I can only imagine how many legions of fans and devotees have memorized it note for note.
Not to be outdone, Hubert Laws and Hancock both lay down their own solos which drive the song home before Laws restates the melody. This is a genius song and in my opinion the strongest cut from an album chalked full of monstrous music.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Joni Mitchell: Free Man In Paris
Free Man In Paris
Joni Mitchell (guitar, vocals)
Shadows and LIght (Asylum)
Joni Mitchell (guitar, vocals), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Pat Metheny (guitar), Lyle Mays (piano, keyboards), Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Don Alias (drums).
Composed by Joni Mitchell.
Recorded: Santa Barbara, CA, September 1979
Rating: 95/100 (learn more)
I remember the first time that my friend turned me on to Joni Mitchell and the further I explored I realized that she had a knack for picking excellent band members. This live release encapsulates that ability. Recorded during her 1979 tour for the Mingus album, Jaco Pastorius was once again mixing it up with Mitchell driving her songs with his signature bass thumps. Jaco's bass line on this song gives the tune a new lease on life. Written about a trip she took with David Geffen to Paris in the early 1970s, this song originally appeared on the songstress's 1974 album Court and Spark , but this version receives the royal funk-jazz treatment and is nothing short of phenomenal.
Although he's not featured as prominently in the solo capacity on this tune, Pastorius shows us why he was one of the greatest musicians to ever touch the electric bass. His pocket is absolutely solid on this song. It's a shame that he didn't live longer but the world will forever live through the wonderful music he gave us. Score one for team Pastorius!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Jaco Pastorius: Opus Pocus
Opus Pocus
Jaco Pastorius (Epic EK64977)
Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Wayne Shorter (soprano sax), Herbie Hancock (electric piano), Lenny White (drums), Don Alias (percussion), Leroy Williams (steel drum), Othello Molineaux (steel drum).
Composed by Jaco Pastorius.
Recorded: New York, October 1975
Rating: 94/100 (learn more)
Jaco Pastorius composed a hypnotic groove for this song, complete with steel drums, an instrument which he also played some. Othello Molineaux, who performed with Pastorius on numerous occasions, starts this song off with some help from Leroy Williams who also plays steel drum. Wayne Shorter enters next with a soprano sax line that sounds just as funky and deranged as the bass line. But the best part of the song ensues as Pastorius busts into a head nodding bass line and Shorter follows suit with one of my favorite solos he's ever recorded. He effortlessly cascades up and down the register of the instrument with perfect intonation and control.
The song ends with a nice little section where the steel drums play a syncopated figure underneath Shorter's improvisations, which are further enhanced by Jaco's bass thumps and harmonic shape movements up and down the neck of the bass. This is one of the funkiest songs my ears have ever heard and I would beg anyone to disagree with me.
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
Weather Report: Harlequin
Weather Report
Heavy Weather (Columbia (CK65108))
Joe Zawinul (piano, electric piano, synthesizers, melodica), Wayne Shorter (tenor sax, soprano sax), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Alex Acuna (drums), Manolo Badrena (percussion).
Composed by Wayne Shorter.
Recorded: Hollywood, CA, 1976-early 1977
Rating: 91/100 (learn more)
This album marked the second appearance on a Weather Report release for Jaco Pastorius, his first being Black Market. This is the first release where the bass chair was entirely in his possession though. Call it irony or coincidence but Pastorius's first appearance as the main bassist was also Weather Report's most successful album, featuring the hit song "Birdland," which would go on to become a hit for other groups like Manhattan Transfer.
"Harlequin" on the other hand is a nice little number written by Wayne Shorter, featuring the undeniable pocket groove of Pastorius who plays very subtle but effective notes, aiding this song with its mellow feel. Joe Zawinul plays his usual effect-driven Fender Rhodes but he also works in some nice blues lines on the piano. On this tune, Weather Report prove to the rest of the playing field why they were the greatest fusion band ever formed. I know that might be up for debate but Weather Report had all of the right elements and their releases up until the 1980s were always consistent, especially Heavy Weather .
Reviewer: Jared Pauley


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MoAd: Crossing Oceans, Just Across the Street
By jack.flynn on Sep 15, 2008
Come Find Out Where You're Really From
Globalization is going to be a hot topic at this year's conference, but you probably won't encounter the unique perspective of Michael McCauley, today's guest blogger. Don't worry, you won't have to go far for some original insight into how globalization all began.
Think you know who you are? Maybe your ancestry is Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese, or one of the dozens of other hyphenated Americans that make up the United States melting pot?
Think farther back—beyond the past few hundred years. Beyond genealogy, to where everyone loses track of his or her ancestry—back to that dark, mysterious realm called prehistory.
What if I told you every single person in America—every single person on earth—is African? Yup, your DNA tells the story of a journey from an African homeland to wherever you live today. We're talking about the original diaspora, that long-ago movement of folks out of Africa and across the globe. And the subsequent African diasporas—one forced during slavery, others prompted by the search for a better life or to escape war.
Visit the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD for short) at Mission and Third Streets—just across the street from Moscone Center. But don't expect displays of tribal masks or ceremonial objects. Instead, you'll find multimedia experiences that trace the African roots of music, food, clothing, and more. And you'll learn more about how these diasporas have resulted in African influences on global culture.
MoAD will help you answer the question, "When did you discover you are African?"
Don't miss MoAD's exhibition Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera (through September 28, 2008).
Michael F McCauley
Assistant Director of Development
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-4126


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Mick Foley was on WGN 9 News out of Chicago Friday morning to promote his new children's book "A Most Mizerable Christmas." In the appearance, Foley used the Chicago platform to take issue with some recent comments made by Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher about concussion.
"He [Urlacher] needs a little sensitivity training," Foley said in the opening of the appearance.
The host deflects from Urlacher and tells Foley after preparing for the interview by watching clips, he wants to know how he is still alive. Foley joked about not only still being alive but still writing children's books. He said he made the decision along with his doctors to get out [of wrestling] because he had pushed the bar a little bit.
Foley went back to his criticism of the Chicago Bears captain, "I'm not here to talk about concussions but, you know, when I watch something like that from a really impressionable [influential] guy like Urlacher I'm like oh, man… This really isn't what we need to hear."
Foley says he's donating his brain to the National Center for Traumatic Encephalopathy. He says it's serious business when you get your brain jarred as part of your job.
"I'd like to see guys in position of influence know a little more about the subject before they say something like that." Mick concluded.
You can watch the appearance in its entirety embedded in the video below:


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Lucky Hexagram Number Thirteen is titled "Tong Ren", which Means "Networking". Literally, the term Means "Fellowship among men", and has been variously translated into English as "Beloved", "Friendship", "Like-Minded people" or "Universal Brotherhood". This writer has chosen the more modern equivalent "Networking". It is composed of Chien over Li, hence, Fire within Heaven. It is considered to refer to the Element of Metal, and the Seventh Lunar Month, around August.
Things cannot for ever be shut up, and hence P'i is followed by Tong Ren.
NETWORKING in the open country indicates progress and success. It advances to cross the River; to be persistent and upright like a Sage.
One can easily imagine a picnic or other outside public gathering.
Heaven together with fire: The image of NETWORKING. Thus the Sage organizes the clans according to the character of their People, and makes distinctions between things according to their Nature.
This refers to Ancient Times, when Fu Hsi and Nu Wa Named the Clans and founded Civilization. The Times indicated by this Gua are for planning and arranging.
Nine at the beginning means: Seek networking at the gate, without guilt.
It is Time to reach out.
Six in the second place means: Seek networking within the Clan can lead to humiliation.
This is a bad Time to seek help from family.
Nine in the third place means: The armed soldiers hide in the bushes,
And ascend to the highest hills, concealing themselves there for Three Years.
Meet in secret, and take the necessary Time to resolve all necessary issues.
Nine in the fourth place means: They ascended the city walls, but could not attack There will be Good Fortune.
Sometimes, the moral answer is to hold back, and wait.
Nine in the fifth place means: those bound together in networking first weep and lament, but afterward they laugh. After great struggles they succeed in meeting.
Here the impediments can be overcome.
Nine at the top means: Networking in the meadow. No remorse.
Here the meeting place is back outside. It is as the Characters of the First Five lines have all reunited again.
The Geomantic Figure "Puer" is the same as the First Four lines of Tong Ren, topped by the Bigram of Fire.
The overall augur of Tong Ren is usually positive.


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As U.S. Shies Away From Huawei, IPO Needs a New Home
By Juro Osawa and Prudence Ho
Huawei Technologies Co. is looking to list its stock in the U.S., but with lawmakers in Washington saying the Chinese maker of telecommunications equipment poses a threat to national security, it may be better off looking toward Hong Kong, or even London.
Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Huawei has reached out to investment banks for advice on issuing stock to the public, as the company considers ways to make itself more transparent and improve its odds of winning big contracts in markets like the U.S.
Bankers say that with rival telecom equipment maker ZTE already listed in Hong Kong, the city should be a natural place for Huawei to go public.
Its headquarters are just across the border in Shenzhen, and Hong Kong investors favor Chinese listings, they say.
"I wouldn't be surprised if [Huawei] felt that Hong Kong would be a more appropriate market for them given some of the issues they have faced elsewhere," said Christopher Betts, a partner in the Hong Kong office of international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. "I don't see why Hong Kong wouldn't welcome a mainland telecommunications-equipment manufacturer."
A Hong Kong-based banker said that his bank has repeatedly approached Huawei over the past ten years to discuss a listing in Hong Kong. As a telecom-equipment maker, Huawei differs from the Chinese Internet companies that list in the U.S. to take advantage of American investors' interest in growth stocks, the banker said.
The U.S., meanwhile, is looking like a harder place for Huawei to list. While Huawei is the world's second-largest provider of telecom equipment after Sweden's Ericsson, security concerns stemming from allegations that the company has ties to China's military have stymied its access to big contracts in the U.S. Huawei has repeatedly denied having connections to the military.
Now, the U.S. House intelligence committee, after a yearlong investigation, has concluded that Huawei and ZTE pose security risks to the U.S. because their equipment could be used for spying on Americans. A report by the committee released Monday says that as Chinese companies, the firms would be required to comply with any Chinese government request for access to their systems.
A Huawei spokesman denied the allegations, calling national-security concerns "baseless."
Given the committee's stance, "some very conservative institutional investors in the U.S. won't touch the stock" if the company seeks to list there, said Jefferies analyst Cynthia Meng.
Another hurdle for a U.S. listing would be a recent aversion among investors toward Chinese companies listed in the country. A series of alleged accounting scandals have battered the reputations of a number of Chinese companies among U.S. investors.
Still, a U.S. listing would represent progress in Huawei's effort to make headway in the market and even win business from major U.S. telecom carriers. Huawei generates 70% of its revenue outside China, but hasn't been as successful expanding in the U.S. as it has in other regions, such as Europe.
Last year, Huawei posted 203.93 billion yuan ($32.2 billion) in revenue. About 30% was generated in China, while the Asian-Pacific region, excluding China, accounted for 20%. Europe provided 13%, but the U.S. only contributed 4%, or about $1.3 billion.
Raising cash wouldn't be the primary purpose of a U.S. IPO. Huawei says it had 57.2 billion yuan in cash at the end of 2011, and about 20.2 billion yuan in borrowings. Operating cash flow last year totaled 17.8 billion yuan.
Even London, while not a popular listing destination for Chinese companies, shouldn't be ruled out. Last month, Huawei said it plans to spend a total of $2 billion in the U.K. and double its workforce there over the next five years, as it sees growth opportunities despite uncertainties over Europe's economic outlook.
Apart from the U.S., the one place that would be tough for Huawei to list is its home base of China. Corporate law on the mainland says that no company planning an IPO there can have more than 200 shareholders.
In its 2011 annual report, Huawei said it is a private company wholly owned by its more than 65,000 employees.


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In today's market, it's all about convenience and comfort. Whether it's shopping at the click of a button or receiving services via a smart phone app, the wave of the future for consumer shopping and services is all about operating solely within the comfort of one's home. Enter the likes of Dallas' new on demand beauty and hair care service provider, BlownAway, who recently on July 7, 2014 announced its introduction of mobile hair blowouts, makeup applications and beauty services all for customers residing within the DFW metroplex--and most importantly, all available for order right from its specially curated app.
Catering to the growing necessity for in-home beauty assistance, BlownAway offers six blowout hairstyles ranging from the Dallas (a twist on modern with a little bit of volume and bounce), the CEO (a smooth, classic look) to the Nightclub (a fun party look with full volume, bounce and a smooth curl) all for the affordable pricing of $65 for an hour-long process.
BlownAway creative director and hair industry veteran, Julius Holder expresses his excitement about this newest venture and provides insight into its overall sustainability. "I am genuinely excited about the opportunity that BlownAway provides stylists across the DFW Metroplex," says Holder. "After 15 years in the business, while freelance blowouts have always been performed, they have never been enabled by technology."
While this may true for the DFW Metroplex, the technology driven mobile service has already been implemented by NYC's GLAMSQUAD in early January 2014 and has been welcomed with much success. The company, which recently reported positive responses to its on demand blowout packages also recently announced the addition of make-up services to its line-up of offerings to sweeten the deal for its door to door customers. If this is any indication of what's to come, then business should be fairly promising for Dallas' BlownAway which plans to expand outside of the DFW area in the next upcoming months.
In honor of its launch, BlownAway is inviting customers, onlookers and Dallas influencers to its official launch party on July 10, 2014 at 7:30PM at Dee Lincoln's Bubble Bar. The party is set to not only present a hair show of the BlownAway blowout styles but to also show a live video of the app along with all of its features, in addition to appetizers, drinks, a live DJ and most notably, Pokey O's ice cream sandwiches.
For more information on this exciting launch or BlownAway's revolutionary service, visit blownawayapp.com.
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An action involving multiple people T bag-ing a single person at the same time.
When Bo passed out with his mouth open, we all threw him a Boston Tea Party.
by Dustin H. August 02, 2006
The act of an American boy ejaculating onto a British girl's vagina, also known as 'yanking on her harbour'.
It's been a little monotonous in the bedroom lately so just as I was reaching my vinegar strokes I pulled out and re-enacted the Boston tea party!
by monkeyslut16 October 20, 2011
"Boston Tea Party" or just BTP, somthing you can put your used tea bags in when they're done flavouring your tea.
"My tea's done, need a Boston Tea Party, please pass me that used glass."
"Where should I put my used Tea Bag? I need a BTP and I need it now!"
-"Use my old Pringles can, gonna throw it away anyway"
"Where should I put my used Tea Bag? I need a BTP and I need it now!"
-"Use my old Pringles can, gonna throw it away anyway"
by Dellenisse November 22, 2010
The very last time people in Massachusetts protested a tax.
Massachusetts people love taxes. The last time they said no to taxes was at the Boston Tea Party.
by Joao Bufamarillo May 13, 2005
When you and your friends dress up like Indians, and put your testicles in an unsuspecting person't mouth.
Our history teacher asigned us a project, so we decided to re-enact the Boston Tea Party in front of the class.
by Tomicide November 16, 2004
An act involving two friends tea-bagging a girl while alternately yelling, "The British are coming! The British are coming!"
Me an' bobby gave that bitch the Boston Tea Party last night
by FranktheTankk October 21, 2007
The event in which someone is "teabagged" by a person from Boston.
Did you hear about The Boston Tea Party! Danny got it so bad !
by thehaboobcrew November 15, 2011


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Who would expect to see an elephant wading on a southwest Florida beach in the Gulf of Mexico? Better yet, who would believe you if you told your friends about a pachyderm casually splashing around the surf?
According to the St. Petersburg Tribune, no one has to worry about sunstroke or thoughts of animals escaping from the local circus; the elephant was an invited guest on Saturday evening to Pinellas County. And his casual walk, with his trunk held high, was captured on videotape by Todd Unbehagen, a weekend visitor to Redington Beach.
The photos and video appeared on Unbehagen's Facebook page, and from there - well there's been an "elephant in the room."
Unbehagen's YouTube video has garnered over 35,000 views, and his smiling "selfie" with the elephant in the background continues to draw a lot of smiles and of course, "elephant humor."
The elephant was an approved guest by the Redington Beach Town Commission for resident Claudia McCorkle's 60th birthday party. The elephant was supposed to be hanging out in the backyard in a "riparian rights deeded area." Leave it to an elephant not to read the survey and wander out for a cool dip in the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Doesn't every tourist insist on taking a dip?
The elephant is owned by Xtreme Entertainment, a reputable company licensed by both the Florida Fish and Wildlife and USDA.
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Microsoft FAT patent loss endangers its Android revenue
These patent agreements, in turn, have made Android, not Windows RT, not Windows Phone 8, its most profitable mobile operating system. It's been estimated that Microsoft makes as much as $8 for every Android device sold. This would add up to Microsoft …
Microsoft patent loss kills fatted Android cash cow
Will Microsoft lose billions in Android revenue?
Microsoft's Android royalty earnings under threat due to Linus Torvalds email
Microsoft FAT patent loss endangers its Android revenue – ZDNet
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