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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Reece Gaines didn't fall for the trap.
Instead of going for a game-winning drive, he stopped short and hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to put No. 2 Louisville back on the winning track with a 73-70 victory over No. 11 Marquette on Saturday.
"I knew that was the best shot I was going to get because I couldn't move to the basket," Gaines said. "They were going to trap me, and (force me) to pass it to somebody else."
Louisville (19-2, 9-1 Conference USA) rebounded from a 59-58 loss at Saint Louis on Wednesday that ended its 17-game winning streak.
In the process, the Cardinals snapped Marquette's 28-game home winning streak.
"We were on edge because of that loss (at Saint Louis), and we played a great game," Louisville coach Rick Pitino said. "If we hadn't lost that game, I don't know if we'd have been able to win here today. We beat a fabulous team, one of the best in the country."
The Bradley Center crowd of 18,850 was the largest ever to see a college basketball game in Wisconsin. The last time Marquette (18-4, 9-2) lost at home was 77-74 in triple overtime on Feb. 24, 2001 - to Louisville.
This one wasn't easy, either.
With the Cardinals leading 70-67, Marquette point guard Travis Diener came off a screen and hit a 3-pointer with 15.3 seconds to go.
Gaines came back and hit the game-winner from above the key, and Diener was short on a final try at the buzzer.
"We just didn't cover it very well," Marquette coach Tom Crean said of Gaines' final shot. "He's an excellent player, and he really stepped up. He made some tough plays."
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May 21, 2013 at 4:37 AM (PT)
The NAB and CBS are among the supporters of the latest attempt in Congress to pass a federal shield law to prevent reporters from being compelled by the government or courts to reveal confidential sources. "The Free Flow of Information Act of 2013" (H.R. 1962) was unveiled by Reps. TED POE (R-TX), TREY RADEL (R-FL), and JOHN CONYERS, JR. (D-MI). Previous versions passed the House in the 110th and 111th Congress but did not survive the Senate.
"Democracy cannot exist without a free press," said POE. "A free press provides critical information to the public, including information about the activity of the federal government. The media's ability to deliver the news provides a crucial check on government power. Maintaining confidentiality of sources is critical to ensuring the free flow of information without government interference."
"As someone who worked as a journalist for almost 20 years, this issue is close to my heart," said Rep. RADEL. 'We need to protect every American's right to free speech which is so often and in so many different ways carried out through freedom of the press. American's should not fear a heavy handed government when they want to speak out on an injustice, be a whistleblower or shine light where there is darkness. This legislation ensures we protect freedom of the press and your right to free speech."
"Freedom of the Press is a foundational freedom upon which all of our other freedoms and liberties are based and protected," said Rep. CONYERS. "Given that 49 out of 50 states and the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA have special legal protections for the press, it is long past time that our federal government provides similar protections. I look forward to working with Rep. POE and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on this vital matter."
NAB President and CEO GORDON SMITH said, "NAB strongly supports the 'Free Flow of Information Act.'. As broadcasters, we believe there is nothing more vital to preserving a vibrant democracy than the First Amendment and the freedoms afforded journalists in keeping citizens informed. We urge swift passage of this bill."


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The SL7000 data loggers have a very flexible combination of inputs from a single temperature up to 4 universal inputs each of which can be individually configured to accept any combination of the following input types: RTD / Pt100. Thermocouple (Types J, K, T, R, S, B, N). mA. Volts. mV. [See More]
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After a 45 year long-distance love affair with Martin guitars, I've finally become a Martin owner. The guitar of one of my dreams, the HD-28 is now mine. I played it at Mass Street Music in Lawrence last Saturday and knew it was one of the best guitars I had ever played. Almost, bought one from Guitar Center, but had to back out of the deal, but I was able to regroup and made a deal with the folks at Mass St. Music.
I took off work today, mostly because we went to a concert in Lawrence last night, and I knew I'd be in no shape to work. I made arrangements to pickup the guitar on Saturday, but really couldn't wait to get it home, so I went to Mass St. Music this afternoon to finalize the deal and bring the jewel home.
I'll post more pics later, but this pic is from the site of the actual guitar.
This guitar sounds so good and plays so easily, everything I wanted my Martin guitar to be! Excuse me for gushing! ;-p
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As I continue my "Football Fare" recipe list, I thought it would be fun to hear what YOUR favorites are!
Is it a sweet treat like doughnuts or caramel corn?
Perhaps a spicy little tidbit….for example hot wings or jalapeno poppers?
South of the Border Snacks like tacos or queso and chips?
Meat and Potato Munchies like meatballs or french fries?
At my home, nothing pleases the guys more than wings! I make a classic hot wing, and then balance out the spiciness with a honey lime wing. Bacon Cheesy Fries send my kids flying down the staircase and are super quick to make.
Please comment and share the Fan Favorite at YOUR home…..
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To fix or not to fix?
After game 5 of the NBA's eastern conference finals, Bucks guard Ray Allen suggested that the series was fixed in order to bring better ratings in the NBA finals. While it is true that fans will tune in to see a big city team like Philly, it is hard to imagine that the NBA was putting the fix on. If any intelligent fan watched the series, then they'd know that Allen Iverson was the victim of many non-calls. He was slapped around like a mosquito on a forearm. But did he complain? Well, actually he did. But the point is that the fix was not in.
The only thing fixed were Iverson's eyes on the hoop. Note to Bucks: The reason that you lost the series was that you had no inside game (sorry Ervin Johnson). When the Hornets and then the Sixers dominate inside, you know it is time to go free agent shopping. Do you think that if Glenn Robinson hits that winner in game 5, Ray Allen complains? I didn't think so.
Talk about depth
Most of the Devils' success can be attributed to their amazing amount of depth. The ability to simply plug a hole with another player has been the story for the Devils in these playoffs. Despite suffering injuries to Niedermayer, McKay, Arnott and O'Donnell, the Devils just kept on rolling. The more amazing thing is that the Devils aren't even among the top 6 or 7 payrolls in the NHL.
General Manager Lou Lamoriello has been the brains behind the operation for a long time. He has players like Patrik Elias earning less than $700,000. Their formula has been simple — draft well, sign character players and implement a good defensive system. I guess it's a bonus that they led the league in goals during the regular season. Next year, Martin Brodeur will be a free agent. Will Lamoriello sign him to a contract extension? I wouldn't second-guess him if he signed Cookie Monster for more muscle.
Go get 'em Jenny!!!
It sure is nice to see Jennifer Capriati doing well again in tennis. In case anyone doesn't know her story, she was a teenage prodigy in the early '90s, only to succumb to drug problems. The stress of being a professional athlete at such a young age was simply too much for Jenny. But the fiery woman with the golden tan has worked her way back into the top ten in the world (much to the glee of every male fan). Her strong showing at the French Open has her challenging for top ranking.
The key to her resurgence this year has been her newfound commitment to fitness. The tour organizers couldn't be more thrilled than to have another sexy star to promote. Guys weren't sick of seeing Kournikova, but another pretty face doesn't hurt. At 5'8" and 135 pounds, Jenny is certainly serving notice to the rest of the tennis world that the only drug she is addicted to is winning.
WNBA: Worst National Basketball Association
A couple of weeks ago, I starved for some sports. So I decided to turn on the WNBA. It comes just as advertised: a bunch of women playing b-ball. When this league began, I was all for it, being the equal opportunist that I am. But this is just a terrible caliber of basketball. There are turnovers every 20 seconds, errant passes, and a lack of intensity. When a player has a breakaway and simply lays it in, it takes something from the excitement of the game.
Perhaps a solution would be to lower the nets by about a foot or so, making the dunking part of the game existent. There are just too many bank shots in this league for a male viewer to get excited about it. I am not sure what the TV demographics are, but I am sure that there are only a small percentage of males watching. The league does seem to draw well though. I know little girls are starved for role models and heroes, but do they really find this league entertaining? I wish the WNBA well; I only hope that they learn the fundamentals of basketball first.
Stanley Cup winners
The Best of 7 Stanley Cup Championships saw the tiebreaker as the best game of the Series, drawing the highest ratings in recent years. One player who is surely happier than Roy is 22-year veteran Defenseman Ray Bourque, who came over to the Avs to win his first, and probably last, Lord Stanley Cup.
On a side note, look for Avs President Pierre Lacroix to do some soul-searching when the time comes to decide on the fate of Sakic, two-way phenom Peter Forsberg, and Alex Tanguay scoring 2 goals in Game 7. From the staff at AskMen.com, here is to the entire Colorado Avalanche organization, the city of Denver and Raymond: you deserve it!
|Top 7 Best Sports Teams of the '90s
7— Bulls (92-93): A gutsy veteran club that knew how to send Jordan off with a 3rd title.
6— Broncos (98-99): 2000-yard rusher, perfect for 13 weeks, best team all year.
5— Red Wings (97-98): A perfect example of a well-oiled winning machine.
4— Cowboys (93-94): Might have been better than the previous year, had a lot of swagger.
3— Rams (99-00): One of the more memorable, uplifting, dominant performances of the decade.
2— Bulls (96-97): A 70-win season and one of the more intelligent teams of all-time.
1— Yankees (1998): Crown jewel of the "season that saved baseball." Swept San Diego.
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Banana Bread
Bake this bread after supper and eat it the next morning with a glass of skim milk and a piece of fruit for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Serves 8
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Vegetable oil spray
3 medium-size, brown-speckled bananas (each about 6 inches long)
2 egg whites
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a round pan by spraying it with vegetable oil spray.
2. Peel the bananas and slice them into large chunks. Put the banana chunks into a large bowl. Add the egg whites. Using an electric mixer or food processor, beat the bananas and egg whites until the mixture is smooth and a light yellow (about 4 minutes).
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg. Stir with a wooden spoon to mix them.
4. Add the flour mixture, honey, milk, vanilla, and oil to the large bowl with the banana mixture. Beat with the electric mixer on medium speed or in the food processor until it is smooth.
5. Pour or scoop the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Put on your oven mitts and open the oven door. Place the pan in the middle of the center rack.
7. Set the timer and bake the bread for 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. When the bread is done, put your oven mitts back on and place the hot pan on a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan by sliding a butter knife around the edges of the bread between the bread and the pan. Then turn the pan upside down and the bread should fall out. If it doesn't fall out immediately, let the bread cool upside down.
Per serving: Calories: 228; Total Fat: 4.2 grams (1 teaspoon); Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Sodium: 147 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams.
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MADISON - Beverly J. Byron died Feb. 6, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Portland, after a short illness. She was born Aug. 3, 1925, in West Sullivan.
She attended Sullivan High School and held an honorary degree from Husson College. Beverly moved to Madison in 1947, which she was pleased to call her hometown, and where she cherished her many friends.
Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, James J. Byron; her parents, Bernhard D. Joy and Gladys W. Joy; and brother, Bernard W. Joy. She is survived by nephews and nieces by marriage, Robert Byron and wife, Jamie, of North Yarmouth, Stephen Byron and wife, Linda, of Upton, Mass., Edward Byron and wife, Donna, of Lilburn, Ga., MaryBeth Byron Mondello of North Reading, Mass., Diane Byron Cooney of Billerica, Mass., Kathleen Byron DallaCosta and husband, Everett, of Clearwater, Fla., Peter James Byron of Weymouth, Mass., Greg Byron of Weymouth, Mass., Michael Byron of Weymouth, Mass., Judith Byron of Weymouth, Mass., Mari Byron Abbott of Weymouth, Mass., and Toni Byron Orr and husband, Thomas, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 21 great-nieces and great-nephews.
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Comments on Fine lines TypePad 2012-11-11T02:48:55Z Eric Zorn http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/ tag:typepad.com,2003:http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2012/11/fine-lines-1/comments/atom.xml/ Wendy commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c336fecf8970b 2012-11-13T23:32:11Z 2012-11-13T23:32:11Z Wendy "The presidential candidates who have won since 1980, with the exception of George H.W. Bush in '92 (and he only...
"The presidential candidates who have won since 1980, with the exception of George H.W. Bush in '92 (and he only got one term), were exceptional at connecting with and/or inspiring voters. That's the key to victory no matter what type of demographics we're talking about."

I can agree with this, but it's foolish to assume demographics don't play a more serious role in presidential elections compared to off chief executive elections. 1994, 2006 and 2010 are anomalies that can't be considered in the long term drifts of voting trends. They were more or less reaction voting by disappointed liberal or conservative voters against the current regime.
 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c336e6c2a970b 2012-11-13T20:38:36Z 2012-11-13T20:38:36Z Greg J. @Tony, I appreciate your comment and I don't disagree with anything you wrote. To be clear, I'm not dismissing demographic...
@Tony,

I appreciate your comment and I don't disagree with anything you wrote. To be clear, I'm not dismissing demographic changes or their effects but I'm trying to put them in the proper perspective. The demographic changes do not favor the GOP in the short-term and perhaps the long-term, but consider the following: (1) the black population is stagnant so it's really the hispanic and asian population growth we're talking about - if they follow the trends of other immigrants they will become more conservative as they get older and wealthier; (2) The GOP's rising stars include names like Rubio, Jindal, Sandoval, Cruz, and Martinez; (3) let's see how the minority turnout is for a white Democratic candidate, which we're almost sure to get next time; (4) as the Democrats gain minority votes they are losing the white vote and it's possible that the GOP can make minority inroads while preserving or increasing the white vote.

Now you can come up with counterpoints to any of those and add points of your own, but I offer these observations to support the idea that we need to assess demographic changes in a dynamic rather than static manner, and maintain perspective while doing so. As we saw with Romney, McCain, Dole, and others, the winning formula is not to trot out the most moderate presidential nominee if that nominee can not connect with voters, turns off his base, has credibility problems, or has nothing new to offer. The presidential candidates who have won since 1980, with the exception of George H.W. Bush in '92 (and he only got one term), were exceptional at connecting with and/or inspiring voters. That's the key to victory no matter what type of demographics we're talking about.
 Tony commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee51083a8970d 2012-11-13T17:49:56Z 2012-11-13T17:49:56Z Tony Greg J., I think you've laid out a perfectly reasonable path for the GOP to reestablish its credibility going forward,...
Greg J., I think you've laid out a perfectly reasonable path for the GOP to reestablish its credibility going forward, and like AReader, I'm another center-lefty who would love to see it. That said, I do disagree with your assertion that Wendy's demographic point, juxtaposed against the swing to the far right in 2010, is somehow irreconcilable. You know better than anyone that off-presidential-year elections have a strong tendency to feature animosity towards the party in power in the executive branch, and usually see relatively low turnout and outcomes decided by highly motivated partisans. That's what happened in 2010, and I congratulated your side then, just as you congratulate mine now.

High volume demographic shifts play a much smaller role in elections in which we're not choosing a chief executive. Looking ahead (to 2016 if not 2014), I simply don't think that these raw numbers can be dismissed, and I would further contend that the GOP is going to have to figure out a way to tap in to these segments of the electorate without somehow feeling like it has to take a collective shower afterwards. Nothing's ever set in stone, tho.
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@ Greg J,

I do see your case for, at least temporarily, a less globally self-questioning approach. I don't think it's the right one, but I see your case. Just for the record, I don't wish the Rs ill at all. Quite the opposite - I think our democracy is far stronger when we have two parties acting reasonably and in good faith. That's why it frustrates me so much to see what the GOP has largely become (and doesn't seem to want to realize it). I'm far from one of the lefties who says "Palin? Cain? Bachmann? Wonderful! Easier for us to trounce." No, I would honestly love to have the GOP back in the fold as a mainstream, reality-based party. Of course, part of my definition of "reality" involves acknowledging some things that conservatives don't want to, but that's where we quibble.

@ RFR,

Exactly. And until the right can present actual data linking even greater deregulation/tax cuts to solving our economic problems, they're going to have a hard time making their case for that being Step 1 for everything.
 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c336bfe5e970b 2012-11-13T15:50:39Z 2012-11-13T15:50:39Z Greg J. @Wendy, On one hand you have been arguing that demographics is dooming the Republican party but then you acknowledge a...
@Wendy,

On one hand you have been arguing that demographics is dooming the Republican party but then you acknowledge a massive Republican victory based on a "swing to the far right" only two years ago. How do you square those two outcomes? Further, how do you make sense of them combined with a loss by a moderate presidential candidate, slight losses in the Senate and House, and wins at the state level in 2012?

Here is my interpretation of events. The Republican party probably did move a little to the right in the 2010 elections and doing so played to the natural talents of a very strong pool of candidates in high profile elections that year (Christie, Rubio, Toomey, etc.). These candidates are more conservative than average Republicans but also better than average Republicans at promoting a positive, conservative message even in blue states. Demographics have changed since 1980, which brings a different voter mix into play in a way that both helps and hurts a mixed-race candidate (he gains a share of the minority vote but loses a share of the white vote as voting becomes increasingly racially polarized), but mostly helps him if he does a good job with turnout (and he did). Obama's record and the economy turned out to be less significant negatives than the weaker-than-average Republican candidates (e.g., Romney, Akin, Mourdock, Rehberg) we fielded. Romney is not a natural when it comes to connecting with voters, which is enough to doom anybody, let alone someone who isn't comfortable with the GOP platform. The senate candidates I mentioned lost easy elections because they were gaffe prone, and a couple of others (Allen, Thompson) were retreads who were out of politics for a reason, and a couple of others (Berg, Rehberg) lost easy elections because they were over their heads (and recruited after better candidates opted not to run). Add those up and you can't beat even a weak incumbent president, and you aren't taking back the Senate no matter how well you do in the state legislature / gubernatorial races.

So where does all that leave us? Well, we can criticize Romney for being the candidate we knew he was, or Perry, Huntsman, Pawlenty, etc. for not being the candidates they should have been, or Christie, Ryan, Rubio, Jindal, etc. for not jumping in. We can also criticize Cornyn and Priebus for doing a terrible job of recruiting senate candidates. We can also criticize ourselves for being a little too complacent after a huge win in 2010 and maybe underestimating Obama and Congressional Democrats. Democrats who become complacent after their latest win could easily fall into the same trap. 2014 should be interesting, ...
 Wendy commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee50f1185970d 2012-11-13T14:47:20Z 2012-11-13T14:47:20Z Wendy "but overreaction often brings more problems than it solves." Is that what you would call the response to the Tea...
"but overreaction often brings more problems than it solves."

Is that what you would call the response to the Tea Party success in 2010?
 Didn't the subsequent swing to the far right by all candidates result in the losses of Romney and many Senate candidates, House members?
 RFR commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee50ec112970d 2012-11-13T14:05:24Z 2012-11-13T14:05:24Z RFR @AReader. You illustrate my point perfectly. So long as lower taxes are seen as merely giving "more money and power...
@AReader. You illustrate my point perfectly. So long as lower taxes are seen as merely giving "more money and power to the wealthy and the corporations," as opposed to part of a broader vision of maximizing individual freedom by limiting the role of government, the GOP will lose. It isn't enough to simply check the box of supporting lower taxes, the case for them needs to be made, and along lines easily grasped by the rest of the populace.
 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee50ebefc970d 2012-11-13T14:04:13Z 2012-11-13T14:04:13Z Greg J. @AReader, It's true that demographic changes occur over time and also that politics could be a lagging indicator. However, when...
@AReader,

It's true that demographic changes occur over time and also that politics could be a lagging indicator. However, when you suffer a narrow loss after warning your party to avoid the mistakes of the past by choosing a more viable candidate (and it chooses Romney instead), and when flawed red state senate candidates in areas that haven't faced many demographic changes (MT, ND) as well as other safe red states (MO, IN) also lose, isn't it logical to question the candidates themselves? My theory is that we had an especially bad batch of candidates this year, which is at least partially supported by the fact that they couldn't keep themselves out of the newspapers for horrible gaffes they made. In a very close election year, that's all it takes to produce a bad outcome.

My suggestion is to focus on the basics (e.g., candidate selection) and see what happens after we correct that problem rather than take the advice of those on the other side of the political spectrum, who wish us no good, don't understand us anyway, are still giddy over their recent victory, and are relying on one election result to make bold claims about the future. A cautious, calm, methodical approach seems to me to be the best course here. It's entirely sensible to keep an eye on trends but overreaction often brings more problems than it solves.
 AReader commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017d3d959ff0970c 2012-11-13T05:34:53Z 2012-11-13T05:34:53Z AReader @ RFR - True enough. But - and I say this with only slight snark - the problem comes in...
@ RFR -

True enough. But - and I say this with only slight snark - the problem comes in when "conservatism" these days basically means the first response to any given problem is either 1) "It doesn't exist" or 2) "Well, you see, to solve that, first thing we gotta do is give more money and power to the wealthy and the corporations, and then..." it kinda makes for a tough sell.
 RFR commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee50a8829970d 2012-11-13T05:07:46Z 2012-11-13T05:07:46Z RFR Frum misunderstands the claim that Republicans should "double down" on ideology. It's not that we need to push for bigger...
Frum misunderstands the claim that Republicans should "double down" on ideology. It's not that we need to push for bigger tax cuts, or be shriller on social issues. Rather, it's that we need to draw clear ideological distinctions between ourselves and the Democrats, and make the case that our positions are correct.

Romney didn't do this very effectively. He ran a campaign focused on criticizing Obama's record, and asserting that he could do better. He ran this campaign well, with the significant exception of the complete catastrophe of his election day GOTV operation. However, he rarely (if ever) explained why, in ideological/philosophical terms, his approach to governance would be better than his opponent's.

The party split advantage for the Democrats this election reflects that they have done a better job convincing the electorate of their views. Republicans need to realize that they will have to persuade people who voted Democratic this cycle, not merely independents, in order to win nationally. A coherent, principled defense of conservatism from the national candidate would be a nice start.

ZORN REPLY -- My sense is that a big difficulty conservatives will have is sorting out the economic conservatism from the social conservatism. Personally I don't think Romney's tax plans or his jobs plans made any damn sense -- didn't add up, amounted to empowering the rich to be richer hoping for some of the beneficence to trickle down -- but rather than re-litigate that I'll concede that it probably could have resonated with a lot of young voters who thought Romney would be better for the economy. But they couldn't abide the severe social conservatism and Trumpish wingnuttery with this Romney's party is aligned and from which Romney refused to distance himself. Let's be honest...these folks are repulsed by homosexuals and homosexuality, distrustful and resentful of certain ethnic minorities, blithe about the environment and so rigid that they'd force 13 year old rape victims to bear their attacker's babies. Sorry. They'll take their chances on the Democrats.
 So a principled defense of conservatism is going to have to involve a careful definition / re-definition of it so that it doesn't feel to young voters, in particular, like the philosophy of angry, backward looking, repressive handmaidens of the wealthy who airily invoke "freedom" in defense of policies designed to protect the privileges and prerogatives of the haves at the expense of the have nots.
 Have at it!

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@ Greg J,

"As for your remark about demographic and cultural changes, my response is a big yawn. We heard that from you in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and we're hearing it from you now."

See, that's the thing about large-scale demographic changes - they happen slowly, over a period of multiple decades.

"We're not listening and not interested."

Truer words...
 Xuuths commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee507c7a4970d 2012-11-12T23:28:14Z 2012-11-12T23:28:14Z Xuuths Thank you, BC, for providing the evidence. I am so pleased. Notice that when real evidence is provided, the conclusions...
Thank you, BC, for providing the evidence. I am so pleased.

Notice that when real evidence is provided, the conclusions tend to be self-evident. You don't really need to have them explained. No spin required. It really demonstrates why people should not rely on mere unsupported statements.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Veteran's Day (observed), or as the previous generation called it, Armistice Day.
 BC commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c3363773a970b 2012-11-12T22:20:58Z 2012-11-12T22:20:58Z BC A funny thing about mandates. While the general conservative reaction to the Obama victory is either pushing a fellow conservative...
A funny thing about mandates. While the general conservative reaction to the Obama victory is either pushing a fellow conservative off a tall building, or explaining that now that Obama won, he should govern like a conservative for unity's sake, the numbers are pretty interesting.

Remember that this is all preliminary, and there are votes yet to count. But for now, using Dave Leip's excellent US Election Atlas:

• John Kerry (48.27%) got a bigger percentage of the popular vote than either Mitt Romney (47.85) or John McCain (45.6)

* Kerry's 251 electoral votes was greater than McCain's 173 and Romney's 206. (Losing didn't stop McCain from being on MTP every Sunday.)

• Barack Obama's electoral wins (332 and 365) dwarfs Bush's (286 and 271). Clinton got 379 and 370. You have to go back to 1988 for George HW Bush's 426 to find a Republican win over 300.

• Obama's 61,939,115 is more than Bush in 2000 (50,460,110) and closing in on Bush in 2004 (62,040,610 ) — remember, there are still votes to count. [UPDATE on Google puts Obama at 62,088,847 surpassing Bush.]

Keep the above in mind when pundits declare there's no mandate here.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/12/1160676/-About-that-mandate?detail=hide

 Xuuths commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c3360a46b970b 2012-11-12T17:28:33Z 2012-11-12T17:28:33Z Xuuths Greg J., you claim to be a student of history, but then make the ridiculous claim that "Look, "gay rights"...
Greg J., you claim to be a student of history, but then make the ridiculous claim that "Look, "gay rights" is never going to be a deciding factor in any national election."

Clearly you forgot 2004 where "gay rights" was one of THE deciding factors in the national election.

You're claiming "the GOP is stronger now than it was in the 60s and 70s"? Really? Now I know you're just being a troll.

Sheesh!
 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017d3d8f2884970c 2012-11-12T17:16:00Z 2012-11-12T17:16:00Z Greg J. @Wendy, The lessons we learned from this election were that Mitt Romney was a bad candidate as were a couple...
@Wendy,

The lessons we learned from this election were that Mitt Romney was a bad candidate as were a couple of senators who couldn't control themselves, and our Chairman and the head of the NRSC were asleep at the switch for not putting up more competitive candidates in very winnable states (MT and ND). That's it; end of story. We kept the House and did very well in the states. Not much to see here.

As for your remark about demographic and cultural changes, my response is a big yawn. We heard that from you in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and we're hearing it from you now. We're not listening and not interested. In fact, I'm really, really bored by it.

The GOP is stronger now than it was in the 60s and 70s and we'll continue to be fine without the advice from those who don't want us to succeed. The issues have changed (slightly) since 1980 but the back-and-forth shifts in the balance of power hasn't. Those who see in this close election some kind of shift that hasn't occurred in any other election over the past 32 years or so is engaging in wishful thinking. We'll be back with a vengeance and you won't like it. Until then enjoy yet another short-lived victory.
 Wendy commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee503649e970d 2012-11-12T15:32:17Z 2012-11-12T15:32:17Z Wendy --Always figured you for a heartbreaker, Greg, however I'll survive. But, I have to question your grasp of reality. The...
--Always figured you for a heartbreaker, Greg, however I'll survive. But, I have to question your grasp of reality. The demographics and culture in this country are changing; many Republicans now acknowledge they must change with them.
 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee502faba970d 2012-11-12T14:47:27Z 2012-11-12T14:47:27Z Greg J. @David P. Graf, Christie might be the most conservative of the governors I have listed there and he's running in...
@David P. Graf,

Christie might be the most conservative of the governors I have listed there and he's running in the bluest state. I think he faces tougher odds than the rest of them. But how in the world can you begin to make a prediction about any of them this early? Sure, you'll always have a better than 50/50 shot betting against a Republican in a blue state or a Democrat in a red state but that doesn't seem to be the basis for your wager. I would never engage in a bet like yours because it's closer to betting on a coin flip than anything else. While we're at it, why not bet on who wins a Bears-Lions game in 2014?

The left tells us that we favor faith over science but when it comes to analyzing the future, folks like Wendy and David P. Graf make predictions based on a sample size of one election year (and one that was very close). I don't get it at all. Again, if you're happy that the Democrats did well this time around, that's great. If you're optimistic that this is the beginning of a long trend of liberal dominance then get ready to have your heart broken.
 David P. Graf commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee4fd3425970d 2012-11-12T00:18:50Z 2012-11-12T00:18:50Z David P. Graf @GregJ, With the exception of Christie (who has already proved to the GOP that he is not a "true" Republican...
@GregJ,

With the exception of Christie (who has already proved to the GOP that he is not a "true" Republican with his embrace of Obama), I'd be willing to bet $10 (not $10,000 since I'm not Romney) to be donated to your favorite charity that those GOP governors you mention will be out of a job next election cycle.
 Wendy commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c33587f63970b 2012-11-11T21:32:37Z 2012-11-11T21:32:37Z Wendy "21st-century conservatism must become economically inclusive, environmentally responsible, culturally modern, and intellectually credible." Good advice, but I can't see this...
"21st-century conservatism must become economically inclusive, environmentally responsible, culturally modern, and intellectually credible."

Good advice, but I can't see this happening until their base reduces in size to the point they're no longer relevant.

To be conservative is to resist change, any change, and to cling to the soon to be obsolete.
 BC commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017d3d869d3b970c 2012-11-11T19:52:54Z 2012-11-11T19:52:54Z BC These are examples of the kinds of people that Republicans demand that President Obama "reach out to and work with"....
These are examples of the kinds of people that Republicans demand that President Obama "reach out to and work with". Go ahead, view the WHOLE slide show, then come back here and tell me how the GOP is showing bi-partisanship to keep their base happy:

http://jezebel.com/5958490/twitter-racists-react-to-that-nigger-getting-reelected/gallery/1

 Greg J. commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017ee4faffdc970d 2012-11-11T17:30:49Z 2012-11-11T17:30:49Z Greg J. ZORN REPLY -- I would not say that the Republican party is finished or that this rather narrow victory for...
ZORN REPLY -- I would not say that the Republican party is finished or that this rather narrow victory for the Democrats signals some permanent realignment. What I would say, however, is that we are clearly liberalizing our culture with regards to gay rights and health care, and those moves aren't going back, just like we're never going to have prayers to Jesus is public schools or have segregated lunch counters or enact a prohibition of alcohol.
 A few abortion crazies got beaten but that debate will go on--- and on and on and on -- without much permanent movement in any one direction. Size of govt. issues will continue, as will tax issues... we will move here and then back to there.
 Frum had a good piece, i think in the Daily Beast, in which he argued that conservatives are nuts if they think the problem in this election was that their party wasn't harsh enough on abortion, wasn't advocating MORE generous tax treatment for the wealthy and denying MORE rights to gay people and immigrants. I'll see if I can dig that out and post it.

GREG J REPLY -- You posted the article here so I'll respond here.

We agree somewhat and at least you acknowledge the back-and-forth nature of political victories unlike some people here who read way too much into a narrow win.

Look, "gay rights" is never going to be a deciding factor in any national election. You can sway some socially liberal whites one way and sway some minorities the other way and you're pretty much back where you started. On immigration, there is a huge untapped vote for someone who can articulate a strong stance on closing the border and cracking down on those who employ illegals without falling prey to the usual liberal ethnicity-baiting tactics. We're not going back to the prohibition of alcohol but we've entered the age of the prohibition of sugary drinks, so let's not break our arms patting ourselves on the back about the coming era of social liberalism. There are limits and when you push those, there will be backlash. Not this time but perhaps next.

Frum is typical of those who think he has everyone figured out until you realize that "everyone" means his neighbors in Westchester County N.Y. or Chevy Chase, Md. or whatever upper class suburb he lives in. Harsh is never the way to go - on any issue. Conservatives are nuts if they think they needed to take a tougher tone on anything; on that much we agree. What Frum fails to acknowledge is that it's as much the messenger as the message. We need a credible messenger who can inspire as he delivers the conservative message. He needs to be a leader and not a robot spitting out talking points.

There is a reason that Christie won New Jersey, that Walker won Wisconsin, that Corbett and Toomey won Pennsylvania, that Kasich won Ohio, etc., etc. I've read the argument that these blue/swing state wins are possible but the winners have "limited appeal" outside of their states. How can that be true when New Jersey, for example, is far more liberal than practically anywhere else in the country? Isn't it much more likely that Chris Christie is a much more talented messenger than Mitt Romney? What about Republican losses in Senate races in places like North Dakota and Montana? Immigration and gay rights barely register as issues in places like that.

The simple fact of the matter is that the GOP has to focus on the individual candidates themselves. Who is credible? Who connects? Who can avoid gaffes and strike back against attacks from the media? Romney and some of the senators we lost did not do a good job with the above and we paid the price.

ZORN REPLY -- "There are limits and when you push those, there will be backlash." True enough. And your focus on the messenger is spot on, though there are limits to that, as well. And good messengers often have feet of clay.
 Garry commented on 'Fine lines' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b4ba69e2017c3356b1af970b 2012-11-11T15:56:32Z 2012-11-11T15:56:32Z Garry The extreme right-wing which currently controls the Republican Party will be infuriated by Maher's crack as they think he's a...
The extreme right-wing which currently controls the Republican Party will be infuriated by Maher's crack as they think he's a Communist & they already consider Frum to be a traitor to their sacred cause.


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MacGruber may have been the best movie ever made. Of course its ridiculous and silly and crude, but how the hell else are you supposed to make a movie based on a sketch that lasts 30 seconds and always ends with him being blown up? How else do you make a movie about a MacGyver wannabe? And no one is mentioning how it was shot and acted exactly like an action movie except MacGruber is the "hero". And it's not your standard, "incompetent hero learns to be good", MacGruber is good at two things, Kickin' ass, and ripping throats.
Should have walked out.
I don't know why I sat all the way through this piece of unadulterated crap. I should have walked out and demanded my money back. An hour and half of screaming profanity, gratuitous violence, and not-in-a-way nudity. Do not go to this movie!
Walked out.
For the 5th time in my life, I walked out of a film. The opening song was a weak attempt to steal a bit of surprise vulgarity where it isn't expecting from Team America: World Police.
The vulgarity was rampant. Over the top crudeness, including male pubic hair and full shot buttocks just kept coming. Don't think, "Oh! That was too much... But, let's see what happens. They won't do that again." I thought that four times.
The concept was funny. I laughed several times, and was the last one laughing more than once. (Not hard in a theater of only about 12 people.) My wife and I discussed leaving twice. Finally, another man left, and we agreed to go.
This was after a disgusting scene in which MacGruber has sex with the phantasm of his dead wife. Of course, the director uses the opportunity again to show M's buttocks.
This is the MUST MISS movie of the year.
Saturday Night Live skits turned into films go one of two ways (and ONLY one of two ways). Awesome, as was the case with Wayne's World and The Blues Brothers, or really awful, as was the case with, well, every other film based on a Saturday Night Live skit. It's hard to take a one joke, 3 minute skit and turn it into a full length film, mostly because your characters need to grow, and that's impossible when your character is just one joke. MacGruber is the first movie that finds its way to the middle: It's not awesome, and it's not awful, but it is pretty funny.
On SNL, Will Forte's MacGruber is a psychologically messed up MacGyver, who could diffuse bombs with chewing gum and hair if only his internal issues didn't get in the way. Here, they have expanded him out, turning him into a doofus and playing on 80s action film cliches. MacGruber, with the help of Kristen Wiig's Vicki St. Elmo and Ryan Phillippe's Dixon Piper, tries to take down the evil Dieter Von Cunth. As you can probably tell, the names are played for jokes throughout the film.
There's a lot of amusement here, especially for someone like me who grew up with the over the top 80s action heroes. The soundtrack is great, and references to the 80s always make me laugh. I wasn't a huge fan of the more crude humor (I rarely am), but the actors' commitment made me forgive most of it. In the end, MacGruber is better than the average SNL film, and honestly, that's all I could have asked for.
Could not stop laughing my but off at this movie. Thought it was going to be childish at best, but it just won me over with complete goofiness. It had the same good feeling like Austin Powers,only instead James Bond it was making fun of McGyver.
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3) Who was the first Denver Bronco to rush for more than 20 touchdowns in a single season?
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4) Which of the following distinctions can the Denver Broncos boast of?
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5) In what round of the 1995 NFL draft did the Denver Broncos take RB Terrell Davis?
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7) Which head coach led the Denver Broncos to their first playoff appearance?
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8) Who was the first Denver Broncos quarterback to finish a season (minimum of 200 passes) with a passer rating higher than 100?
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9) What team originally drafted John Elway?
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10) Who did the Denver Broncos trade to the Washington Redskins in 2004 for Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey?
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GAME CAPTAINS: Alabama's captains for today's game against Tennessee were AJ McCarron, C.J. Mosley and Ed Stinson. The Crimson Tide won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff.
TENNESSEE SERIES: Alabama leads the series with Tennessee, 50-38-7, in a series that dates back to the 1901 season. The Crimson Tide has won the last seven meetings, which is the first seven-game winning streak in the series since 1986-92.
FIRST HALF SHUTOUT: For the ninth time in its last 12 games, Alabama has held its opponent scoreless in the first half. In addition to today's game, the Crimson Tide shut out Arkansas (Oct. 19, 2013), Kentucky (Oct. 12, 2013), Georgia State (Oct. 5, 2013), Ole Miss (Sept. 28, 2013), Colorado State (Sept. 21, 2013), Notre Dame (Jan. 7, 2013), Auburn (Nov. 24, 2012) and Western Carolina (Nov. 17, 2012) during the first two quarters of play.
COLLINS' PICK SIX IS FIFTH LONGEST IN SCHOOL HISTORY: Landon Collins' 89-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter against Tennessee was the fifth longest in program history. It was also the first interception and first touchdown for the sophomore as well as the 34th non-offensive touchdown in the Saban era.
HARD TO FIND END ZONE AGAINST ALABAMA: Since the start of the 2009 season, no defense has allowed fewer touchdowns than the Crimson Tide. Alabama's defense, led by coordinator Kirby Smart and head coach Nick Saban, has surrendered just 78 touchdowns over the last 62 games. Entering today's game, the Football Bowl Subdivision average during that span was 191 touchdowns allowed.
10 POINTS OR FEWER: Under head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide has held opponents to 10 points or fewer 47 times since the start of the 2007 season. Alabama has held 7-of-8 opponents to 10 points or less in 2013 after limiting seven of its opponents to 10 points or less in 2012, four of which were shutouts. The Tide was successful in holding opponents in the 0-10 point range in nine games in 2011 and eight times in 2010. Alabama limited opponents to that range seven times in both 2008 and 2009, and in 2007 posted two games in which it held opponents to 0-10 points. Alabama has shut out the opposition 12 times during the Saban era.
RUSHING TDs: For the 17th consecutive game, Alabama has recorded at least one rushing touchdown, and has had multiple scores on the ground in 15 of those 17 contests. T.J. Yeldon recorded a career-high three rushing scores against Tennessee.
SCORING STREAK CONTINUES: With Amari Cooper's 54-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, Alabama has scored in 164 consecutive games – the longest streak in program history.
TOTAL OFFENSE MARGIN: Through the first two games of the 2013 season, Alabama was outgained by 66 yards of total offense. Over the past five contests, the Crimson Tide has outgained its opposition by a staggering 1,521 yards (2,928 yards to 1,407).
NORWOOD RECORDS CAREER HIGH YARDAGE: Kevin Norwood reached the 100-yard milestone for the first time in his career, finishing the game with 112 yards, including a long of 34, and one touchdown.
QB PROTECTION: Alabama has not allowed a sack since the third quarter of the Ole Miss game on Sept. 28. That is four straight games without a sack and part of a fifth game, spanning a total of 17 quarters.
RUSHING TO SUCCESS: Alabama is 57-0 since the start of the 2008 season when rushing for at least 140 yards. The Crimson Tide recorded 204 yards on the ground in the win over Tennessee, led by Kenyan Drake's 89-yard outing.
TIDE SCORES 104 UNANSWERED POINTS: Alabama scored 104 unanswered points, spanning from the 1:10 mark in the third quarter at Kentucky on Oct. 12 to the 12:53 mark against Tennessee today. The streak is the fifth longest in program history, with the top spot being held by the 1961 team that outscored opponents 195-0 through seven games.


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While spring cleaning my drawers I stumbled across the glorious collection of ticket stubs I had amassed over my early years attending gigs in London. As the memories came flooding back to some truly epic shows I was particularly saddened to spot a few tickets to shows that had gone down at the legendary, and now sadly defunct, Astoria venue.
Since it's reopened in 1985 as a nightclub and live music venue the Astoria was one of the Infamously punters had to que all the way round the building, often in the rain, but once bouncers finally granted their sacred permission to walk through the venues glorious entrance you knew you would be treated to great sound and a surprisingly intimate experience for a 2000 capacity venue.
Once you walked through the entrance doors and passed the ticket hall you'd be greeted by a dark narrow staircase bringing you to second level area; regulars would know exactly how to run up the spare staircase to get to front of stage quickly . Having finally made it to the top the burst of light and massive stage were quite a sight, not to mention the queues at the two dimly lit bars on either side of the stage. seasoned fans would know how to wiggle past the huge poles and down to the dancefloor while avoiding being kicked by crowd surfers or disturbed by noisy chatters. Seasoned fans also knew it was best to avoid the toilets.
It was clear in 2006 when a large property group bought over the land that the venue's days were numbered. Despite petitions and support from fans and artists the years the final nail was delivered with plans for the new crossrail system to be in place for the upcoming Olympics could not be derailed.
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The Cedars of Marin Hands and Earth program announces the exhibition Play On Words at the Fairfax Public Library from May 5 through May 31. The group exhibition highlights a whimsical approach to the art of the book as well as exploring text and letterforms in mixed media collage, drawing and painting.
Artists featured in the exhibition work at the Cedars Of Marin Barn Studio, a component of the Hands and Earth Day Program that provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Barn Studio provides a supportive, creative environment that encourages artistic self-expression and helps participants grow in their ability to produce quality work, fostering the development of art as a viable career path.
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A Man in Chair, plenty of toe-tapping music, comedy, and more can be found in the Silver Creek High School production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens tomorrow night.
The Drowsy Chaperone will take place on Mar. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Matinees will happen on Mar. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. each day. All performances are to go on at Silver Creek High School, located at 557 Renz Ave. in Sellersburg, IN.
Tickets for each show are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, and $6 for students. VIP seating, which includes refreshments at intermission and preferred seating, are $15 per person. All tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling the box office at 812-246-7440, or by using the order form on the Silver Creek Theatre website.
The Drowsy Chaperone is essentially a show within a show. The narrator, known as Man in Chair, is a Broadway fanatic who takes his guests on an adventure through his favorite but relatively obscure musical cast recording. What unfolds is a musical explosion featuring love, comedy, and, yes, even a drowsy chaperone. Don't forget the witty comments and personal notes from the Man in Chair as well.
Bob Martin and Don McKellar created the book for The Drowsy Chaperone while Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison created the music and lyrics.
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Marie Anderson of La Grange was named first runner up and silver medal award winner of the 20th Annual Great American Think-Off, held Sat., June 9, 2012, at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN.
Anderson, who has entered the essay contest for the past seven years, received the call this spring that she was one of four finalists chosen to be invited to Minnesota for a live debate. Anderson was to go on stage, switching repertoire from writer to orator in defense of her stance on the side of goodness, in this year's topic, "The Nature of Humankind: Inherently Good or Inherently Evil?" Her essay can be found at: http://www.think-off.org/
Anderson displayed much of the same written, verbal, and analytical prowess in her arguments at the debate, as she does as organizer and member of the La Grange Library Writers Workshop.
"My opponents look tough!" Anderson had stated in an e-mail announcement to the writing group. She proceeded to gather a folder of thoughts; ideas, sound bytes and arguments that she hoped would be of help during the debate, in standing by her stance that humankind is inherently good.
"I was happy when I got the phone call telling me I was one of the four finalists. Then I got nervous about the next phase, …" Anderson said. "The only debate experience I've ever had is arguing with my three kids. I spent two weeks preparing for the debate. I felt like I was back in law school studying for finals. It was very intense."
The contestants were judged by live audience vote on their thinking skills used in response to panel questions in several rounds of competition at the debate.
"I've done a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking since the debate," said Anderson. While she felt she did well in the first round, by the championship round she said she was ready for it to be over.
One thing she said she would have done differently in order to win the very top spot would have been to "take a deep breath" in response to some of her opponent's comments at the time, rather than sticking only to her prepared points, yet in keeping with her theme.
But she added, "It was a fabulous experience. My favorite part was meeting all the people."
Anderson also received $500, an all-expenses-paid stay at The Whistle Stop Inn, and a goody bag of wine, "Philosopher" coffee beans, and a coffee mug with the message "Awaken the Philosopher in You."
Anderson started the La Grange Library Writers Workshop about four years ago, and said she is very happy they agreed to host. She is also a member of the Brookfield Library Writers Group.
Anderson said she started getting published after joining the Brookfield Library Writers group shortly after the Millennium. She has since had 16 short stories and nine essays published.
"My goal is to get at least one thing published each year," she said. She has a great batting average so far, and is very prolific.
In addition to The Great American Think-Off and an upcoming Fall, 2012 issue of The Liguorian, Anderson's works have been published in Downstate Story, Woman's World, St. Anthony Messenger, Vestal Review, Morpheus Tales, The Doings newspaper, Writing on the Wall III, The Storyteller, Writer's Digest, 400words.com, The Writer, and SFX Book of Reflections.
"I think all public libraries should host writing groups in their communities. My goals are to keep connecting with other writers. Group wisdom is powerful. I've learned so much from other writers. And I enjoy reading and critiquing other writer's work, getting to know them and interact with them," she said. "I like entering writing contests, especially when there is no fee to enter and the prize is money and publication. I plan to keep entering the annual Think-Off competition, mainly because I like kicking off the New Year with a specific writing assignment that requires a lot of thought and a little research."
The La Grange Library Writer Workshop is an open group New writers are constantly joining, with a steady attendance of at least 10. Anderson arranges the critiques according to when each author hands in a piece of work. Items range from stories, poems, essays, non-fiction, memoir, experimental, and science fiction. Pretty much anything goes. An author's piece is read aloud by another writer in the group, and then critiqued by each one in attendance. They've all usually had a chance to read the work over a couple of weeks' time, in order to provide a comprehensive snap analysis. The group's members range from published authors, including several on Amazon, to novices, a Silver Quill award winner, and Illinois Poetry Society officers, such as John Quinn, who formed and heads the Brookfield group and a book club that meets at Panera Bread Co. in Oakbrook, launched off of a Downers Grove Library writers group. The book club is original because it is comprised mostly of writers, offering a writing group critique style discussion.


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Nov 10
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izzymcq says:
Hi everyone
My family isn't the wealthiest, we can afford a loan pony but buying a pony would cost too much. I've been riding since the age of 4 and I'm 12 now. Most of the worlds famous young riders have very wealthy parents or they have had advantages such as having horsey parents and all that. Well I've got neither of those, but I have always dreamed of becoming a famous horse rider. I'd like to believe I'm a gutsy rider, I've ridden many different horses and heights and speeds don't scare me. I am very dedicated and all I do is to become a horse rider when I grow up. How can I become a famous horse rider or at least recognised without lots of money? Help please!!
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hifizrider1 says:
The best thing to do is stay commited to your riding and work at a successful persons yard - my friend worked at Mary King's yard and she's working her way up the competition ladder now!
No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill.
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igglepop says:
Do the same thing as rich people, hard work, hard work and more hard work the rich are only rich because they work hard. Just becasue you own a good horse does not mean you can ride it. Also lessons can be traded off for work. Basicaly work is the only way for anybody who wants to be sucessful.
I think it was a whitaker who said this but im not sure "the harder i work the luckyer i get" its the only way in life
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Work, work and more work. My parents are not horsey and we can afford good horses and competition fees etc but this makes no difference if you are not commited and willing to work hard at it. When you are old enough you should look for a job as a working pupil at a yard and be prepared to put in the hours and learn a lot. This is what I did. I went abroad to Canada for a year where I was really lucky to find a job on an A-circuit competition yard but I started off there just mucking out, cleaning tack and sweeping to prove I was serious before they let me ride any of the more "serious" horses. I started riding the young horses and off the track thoroughbreds and "problem" horses no-one else wanted to sit on. By doing this I learned so much in a very short space of time. I worked seven days a week from 8am until 8pm, later on show days or if I was teaching (I'm not joking, it was long hours !!!) ... but it was so worth it. In the end I was able to ride anything and got to ride some top horses on the A-cicuit. An amazing experience.
When I came back to the UK I got a job no problem based on my experience, at an eventing yard and had some more incredible experiences there too. But what I did throughout these jobs was just keep my head down, prove myself and work really hard. If you expect to just step to the top without putting in the hours then you'll never succeed. I work as a freelance coach now and am schooling my own horses to compete in BSJA showjumping next year (they're very young still) and I'm very patient and realistic about eventually becoming a proffessional rider.
What you can be doing right now is riding your pony every day, getting the help of an instructor regularly to prevent bad habit and help out at the yard as much as possible, being prepared to do anything, even just making cups of tea and sweeping or whatever !!! Maybe find out of someone needs help excercising their pony (if you're confident) or is they need help with chores. You could find a Saturday job at a riding school but be prepared to just volunteer and do whatever needs to be done, you never know what oppurtunities can come up !!! The pony club is a great organisation to involved in and you can make a lot of friends and contacts through this which will be useful later. You can learn so much at the Pony Club and it is not expensive at all. Most top, successful, competitive riders started in the Pony Club !!! You never stop learning, watch other people who are more experienced riding, help anyone you can and learn from them and read everything about horses and riding that you can.
If you are dedicated and passionate you will succeed, you don't need money for this. Good luck !!!
Thank you so much for all the advice!! I'm already on the look for a new loan pony, with offers already being made! At the moment I'm competing every weekend and riding almost every day. I'm also helping out at my local riding school more often now as well. Hopefully they'll be some more good news on the way, thanks again!!!
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HydroEquine says:
Whether you ride a loan pony or your own dosen't matter, most famous riders ride other peoples horses, but they get loads of training. Just make sure you train hard (but don't tire you and your horse out ) and enter some trailblazers. Remember, even the best riders still need lessons! All the other comments seem really good, and remember you need a regular job too! as soon as your old enough (start searching now too) get a job to help towards things. Plus, lots of riding schools offer courses to help you become a groom, riding instructor, etc, so that would help later too, aswell as now.
Good Luck! :D
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WinnieBu says:
Hard work hard work hard work, be prepared to do the most basic of jobs for someone else in return for rides, most likely to start with you would be given crap horses to ride, as know one will let an unknown/unproven rider ride there top horses, This is where the real hard graft begins, you need to be good enough to get a difficult/untalented horse going well and be out competing and proving yourself, don't forget you don't get something for nothing. The more you are seen out and about doing well, the more likely you are to be offered better rides. A good book to read would be Mary Kings autobiography. She started riding the vicars pony and now look where she is.
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Catherine Branch, a flutist who has cerebral palsy, will perform and discuss disability awareness at Finger Lakes Community College on Monday, March 7.
The concert will begin at 12:30 p.m. in B355 on the third floor of the main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Parking is available in the lot in front of the main building or in the Constellation Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center parking lot. The performance is free and open to the public.
The concert will begin with Branch and Ines Draskovic, assistant professor of music, playing "Three Romances" for flute and piano written by Robert Schumann. Branch will talk about Schumann's disability during a brief overview of his life.
One of the solo pieces Branch will play is "Hibakusha" by Aaron Alon. The title refers to the Japanese name for those who survived the atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki near the end of World War II. The survivors experienced an extreme kind of post-traumatic stress.
Branch says that just as nobody is "wrong" and no person's experience is "wrong," neither are any sounds inherently "wrong." Perceptions of normal and acceptable are blurred from both a musical and social standpoint in "Hibakusha."
Branch is completing her master's degree at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester while beginning her studies for a doctorate in musical arts, also at the Eastman.
"My rather unique body is something I'm incredibly grateful for," Branch says. "A large facet of my musical life is using the arts as a tool to communicate positively about difference, especially disability."
"The concert at FLCC will be bound together by the idea that music has great potential to help us re-evaluate and explore our own perceptions of difference, and the ways in which different life experiences shape each of us in powerful ways," says Branch.
A 2008 graduate of Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, Branch is dedicated to exploring the arts as a vehicle to promote social inclusion for the disabled. Also in 2008, she was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research the role of art in social activism around the world.
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