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- Most bookedComfort Suites North
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"Only stopped for a night but the hotel was great. Beds were comfortable. Was worth the money."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"The Hilton staff are always friendly and welcoming. The hotel is within walking distance to Market Square and close to University of Tennessee. It is very clean with all of the amenities we need for a comfortable, enjoyable stay in Knoxville!"
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"Everything about my stay was excellent: large lobby lounge with comfortable seating for chatting with my sister and friends so I didn't have to take them to my room. Restaurant food was excellent. I had the club sandwich, and my sister had the Reuben. Both were excellent, with thick slices of ..."
A Traveller, Jul 2016, US
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"Very pleasant for overnight stay for business next day. Quiet and peaceful. Nice amenities."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"This is the best place I have ever had. Especially, the hot order-to-make free breakfast is so good that I will definitely come back when I travel to Knoxville. Highly recommend it!"
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"Friendly staff, coffee in the room wasn't that good. The little store sold coffee but it was also not good. We tried to buy a cup from the restaurant and they told us no way to charge and we can't give you anymore free cups. What? We didn't want it free. Other than that nice experience. "
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"Stayed for one night when passing through - great price - great sized room - clean - friendly staff. Would recommend and would stay again"
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
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"I love this hotel when traveling with my dogs. They are accommodating and do not charge exhorbitant pet fees. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I have stayed here twice while driving cross country and will definitely stay here again. "
B, Aug 2016, US
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"We stayed 2 nights while visiting Dollywood. The hotel was very good. Comfy beds and really clean. Breakfast was very good and located right next to a Walmart was really handy. Only complaint was the wifi in our room kept dropping out. Had to use it in reception foyer where the recepti..."
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"I like staying at this hotel because it is less expensive than other hotels nearby. It is close to where I need to be and shopping, etc. is easily accessible. It is right next to a great workout facility and they offer free access to it, if you are staying at the Comfort Inn."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
Map of Knoxville hotels
- University of Tennessee
- Neyland Stadium
- Turkey Creek Shopping Center
- Market Square
- Knoxville Convention Center
- West Town Mall
- Thompson Boiling Arena
- Knoxville Zoological Gardens
- Tennessee Theatre
- Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
- World's Fair Park
- Maryville College
- Ijams Nature Center
- Chillhowe Park
- Sunsphere Tower
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
- Knoxville Expo Center
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Ramsey House Plantation
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If you are looking for Knoxville hotels in a particular area, you can use the search feature at the top of the page to search by neighborhood, landmark, address or zip code, or you can search by using the built-in map feature. You can also browse hotels in Knoxville by type, amenities, and star-rating so that you can find the best hotel. Currently, top rated hotels in Knoxville are:
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West
- Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
- Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville / North I-75
- Embassy Suites Knoxville West
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Knoxville West
The location of your Knoxville hotel is important. If you are traveling to Knoxville, &StateorCountry for business, you may want to consider getting a hotel close to the airport or near your meeting venue. By doing so, you can really cut down on transportation costs and time. You may also want to book a hotel that offers free wifi just in case you need to get some work done.
If you are traveling for vacation, figure out which attractions or landmarks you want to see and book a hotel that is within close proximity. Although hotels near attractions might cost a little more, you may find that spending those extra few dollars is worth the convenience. You can even find hotels that align with your interests. For example, if you are looking for a relaxing vacation, a spa hotel may be the perfect choice for you.
You'll also want to determine which type of accommodations will suit your needs before booking a hotel in Knoxville. If you're traveling with the kiddos, a family friendly hotel will offer larger rooms and more sleeping arrangements. For those traveling for an extended period of time, booking a hotel suite with a kitchenette is a smart move and will feel a little more like home. If you are budget conscience and just need a place to rest your head, a hostel or motel may be all you need.
If you are looking to score the best discounts and deals, use the filter to sort by price from low to high. You can book a hotel in Knoxville for as low as $46 per night. If you are looking to cut down on expenses, look for hotels that include free breakfast and parking. Some hotels even offer free shuttle service to and from nearby places. You can also sort by star rating, proximity, and guest rating.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON - North Bullitt head coach Lee Barger threw just about everything he knew at the Bullitt East Chargers Friday night in hopes of slowing down one of the best teams in the state.
Hayden Sweat of Bullitt East High School recently scored his 1,000 career point.
The senior passed the golden mark during the team's Dec. 21, game against Christian County in the King of the Bluegrass tourney.
He also received the Ralph Beard Scholarship, valued at $1,000, at the King of the Bluegrass tourney.
HEBRON ESTATES - It is not often that a high school athlete has his choice of sports to compete in at the college level.
LOUISVILLE -- The Bullitt East Lady Chargers will start play in the 2011 Girls' Louisville Invitational Tournament on Tuesday of this week when they travel to Bellarmine University's Knights' Hall to take on Fern Creek at 8 p.m.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - As hard as it might be to believe as snow covers the ground outside, but there are only four weeks left in the high school basketball season.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - For the first time ever, the three Bullitt County high schools have had the opportunity to compete on the same mats in dual wrestling matches.
HEBRON ESTATES - Four free throws in the final 13 seconds by junior Damon Shepherd proved to be the different on Friday as the Bullitt Central Cougars pulled out a 54-50 victory over the North Bullitt Eagles.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Life has many great and interesting questions.
HEBRON ESTATES - With the third-rated team in the Sixth Region, coach Bryan Bates knew that Friday night's game was no normal contest.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Just barely beating the snow that would cancel school the next day, both the Bullitt Central Lady Cougars and the North Bullitt Lady Eagles picked up expected wins last Monday.
For Bullitt Central, coach Bryan Bates' team scored over 85 points for the third straight game as they ran past Iroquois 85-44. The Lady Raiders won the state tournament two years ago, but they have fallen on hard times since then.
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Confidence in the world's financial markets continues to evaporate as property prices plunge, share prices slide and jobs are being lost. Yet investment banker Gershon Cohen is not too concerned. In fact, he says, he is excited.
As Israel gets ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's chief economic adviser says the country's much-vaunted "economic miracle" places it in a good position to weather the current global financial storm. But he warns that greater domestic challenges lie ahead.
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The Bank of Israel cut its interest rates by 0.5 per cent to 3.25 per cent this week — its lowest ever — in an attempt to curb the shekel's appreciation against some of the world's major currencies. But what does this mean for Israel's economy — and for the many British businesses and tourists with links to Israel?
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Bring Your Family to Biltmore
Whatever your age, Biltmore is the perfect family escape. Make memories that last a lifetime while touring a real castle and exploring our Farmyard filled with furry and feathery friends.
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- Every restaurant is family-friendly. There are a variety of dining options on the estate, and every restaurant features a children's menu and a helpful wait staff. Whether you need extra straws or a highchair, we deliver with a smile.
- The Winery offers complimentary grape juice for the kids.
- Bring your stroller. Lightweight travel strollers or child backpack carriers are ideal for visiting Biltmore House. They allow you to navigate the house's stairs with ease and give little feet a break.
- Shoes with exposed wheels are not permitted in estate buildings for safety reasons. Please remove wheels before entering any building.
- Take breaks during your visit to Biltmore House. There's no rush to see it all. Head outside to the Stable Courtyard for some fresh air, a quick snack, or an early lunch at the Stable Café.
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This swim is a regular club event and is open to our members, plus all visitors who are: Families, mixed-gender couples, ladies, or parents with attending children.Kick back and relax in the pools; maybe walk or swim some laps. Sweat in the sauna. Soak in the spa. Or maybe get involved in a water-pistol fight - optional, of course! Water Volleyball?
The 2016 AGM will be held on Saturday, August 27th, commencing at 6:00pm
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|Biography: Bob Lofrano has guided one of the most successful programs on campus since 1990. Before coming to Pierce, Lofrano enjoyed many successful years as Baseball Coach at Chatsworth High School. An outstanding second baseman for the Brahmas, Lofrano played on a Pierce infield that included future major leaguers Doug DeCinces and Rick Auerbach. As Pierce's coach, Lofrano has guided the Brahmas to eight Western State Conference titles. In addition, Lofrano's teams reached the state playoffs seven times in an eight-year period, from 1991-98. Also, appeared in State Playoffs in 2000, 2003 2006 and 2007. In 1992, he led the team to the state final four. He is currently also a professor in the men's Physical Education department while serving as Athletic Director.
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Bill begins his first year as the head coach at Pierce College after being an assistant at the Junior College level for 15 years. Bill graduated from John F. Kennedy High School where he won a city championship and moved on to have a successful career at College of the Canyons. He then received a scholarship from Long Beach State where he was a member of the Original "Dirtbags". That 1989 team went on to play in the College World Series and was inducted into the Long Beach State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. After being drafted and playing in the Oakland Athletics organization for 3 years, Bill went back to school and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from CSUN. He has been married to hiss amazing wife Eden for 22 years and has 2 sons, Will 16 and Jacob 5.
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We will no longer be offering our luncheon menu on Saturdays or Sundays in order to more efficiently produce the foods required for the much more popular afternoon teas. We have added several new "tea sets" that are more similar to a "lunch" & have a lower price point than our current afternoon tea menu. We will offer gluten-free tea sets as well. WEEKEND MENU
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- Applying transparency
- Maintaining text readability within linetypes
- Automating geometric constraints
- Streamlining hatch creation
- Using control vertices to create splines
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In this lesson, we are going to create the socket that connects the handle of our wagon to the front axle plate. While creating the part, we are going to learn what NURBS surfaces are and how we can press and pull them into free form shapes. We will also take a closer look at how to use the Patch tool as a means to close a hole or cap a surface. There are two types of surfaces in AutoCAD: procedural surfaces, these are the associative type surfaces we have been creating so far, and NURBS surfaces. NURB stands for Nonuniform Rational B- Spline and a NURBS surface is what you would use to create an organic freeform shape.
To create a NURBS surface, I am going to click the NURBS Creation toggle in my ribbon. As long as this toggle is turned on, every surface that I create from this point will be a NURBS surface. I would like to start by revolving this arc around this cyan axis. So I am going to launch the Revolve command, I will select the arc and hit Enter, and then I will select these two endpoints to define my axis of revolution. Finally, I will enter a value of 360 and hit Enter. Now, if I hover over this object, we can see that's it a NURBS surface.
NURBS surfaces are non-associative. Their shape is determined by control vertices much like a spline. By default, the control vertices are not visible on screen. If I want to turn on the control vertices for this surface, I am going to click the Show CV button in the ribbon. I will then select my surface and hit Enter. Let's back up a little bit, and I will center this on screen. Each of these control vertices represents a handle that I can use to push and pull this surface into whatever shape I like.
To make a change, I can click on a vertex and then I will hover momentarily till my Move gizmo snaps into position. I can then select an axis. In this case, I am going to select the Z axis and as soon as I go to make a change, AutoCAD brings up a warning. It says, you know what, if you want to edit these vertices, you are going to have to rebuild the surface. Notice that AutoCAD is requiring a degree 3 in both the U and V directions. But don't worry, this is quite common. It happens a lot. Let's click Close.
We will close up the warnings and my part is still selected. To rebuild this, I am going to go back to the Control Vertices panel and I am going to click the Surface Rebuild icon. As you can see my surface had a degree 2 in the U and V direction. AutoCAD has already fixed that for me. Up here, I can set the number of vertices that I'd like in the U and V direction. I would like to use 5 vertices in the U direction and 8 vertices in the V. When I am finished entering values, I will click OK, and notice the difference.
I am going to orbit this up just a little bit and we can see one, two, three, four, five vertices going left to right and I have eight vertices going around the outside. I am going to tip this up just a little bit. I would like to make a change to this topmost vertex. I am going to click to select this. As soon as my move gizmo snaps into position, I am going to select the Z axis and I will pull this up a height of 2 units.
When I am finished, I will hit Escape to deselect. We can use that same workflow to adjust any of these handles around the outside of a surface. If we like even more controls, I can add or remove vertices if I like. Notice in the Control Vertices panel, there is a tool right here we can use to add. We can use this one to remove vertices. If we look right here in the Control Vertices panel, I've got a tool that I can use to add vertices, and one that I can use to remove them. I would like to demo the tool. I am going to click Add vertices.
I will then select my surface and notice that the tool's not working that well. At the time of recording, AutoCAD has a bug that's preventing this tool from working like it should. I am going to hit Escape to cancel out of the command. Let's back up a little bit. I am going to pan over. Notice I have another surface over here. If I select this surface and turn on the control vertices, we can see it's essentially the same thing. I am going to select Add control vertices again. I will select this surface and notice that as I move my cursor around the outside, I can add a new row of control vertices wherever I like.
If I right-click, I can select Direction and I can change the direction of my row. Now I am going to turn off my running object snaps so these don't get in the way, and then I am going to click right here to place my new row of vertices. At this point, I can select any of them. I will then select an axis on my gizmo and I can pull or push this and place the vertex wherever I like. Once again, when I am finished I will hit Escape. Let's remove some vertices this time.
I am going to click the Remove tool. Once again, I will select my surface. As I go back and forth, I can select a row of vertices that I would like to remove. Let's remove the row that we just added. To do that, I am going to right-click, change my direction. I will then move to that row and click and those vertices have been taken away. If we would like to make an even more precise edit to our surface, we can use the CV Edit Bar. If I launch this command and select my surface, as I move around the outside of the part, I can see these two red lines that form a cross.
I can use this cross to place a vertex at any specific location that I like. I am going to click right here. Once again, I am going to select my Z axis and I will pull this vertex up. Notice there is another circular grip over here. If I click this, I can adjust the magnitude of my change. Once again, I am going to click on screen to set the magnitude and when I am finished, I will hit the Escape key. Why do those changes work nicely here, but not over here? It seems the farther our part is away from the origin or the 0,0 coordinate, the more difficult it is for these commands to function and you may be asking why didn't we just draw it over at the other location.
Well, every part we have drawn so far has been created at the location where it's needed in the final assembly. This way, when we assemble our components later, each of them will drop in where they belong. Now I do have a workaround. If you happen to be working on a surface that's a distance away from your origin, and you want to add some vertices, I am going to click to launch the command. I will select the surface. Notice it's not working but if I back up far enough, all of a sudden it does start working. I will zoom in a little bit, AutoCAD gets scared and it stops. Zoom out and it starts working again.
Now I don't want to add any more vertices, so I am going to hit Escape to cancel. I will zoom in a little bit. Since I am finished working with the vertices, I am going to turn them off. I can do that by clicking the Hide CV button and at this point, I would like to close up the holes on either end of the surface. To do that, we are going to use the Patch tool. I will click the icon to launch the command. I will then select this edge and hit Enter. And notice that the Patch tool has the same settings as the Blend tool.
We can adjust Continuity and Bulge Magnitude. Now by default, my Continuity is set to G0 so I am getting a nice flat cover over this hole. If I was to set this to G2, we can see that AutoCAD creates a nice rounded cap to cover the hole on that surface. Now in this case, I am interested in a flat patch. So I am going to right-click, set my Continuity to G0. When I am finished, I will hit Enter. Let's orbit this around. We will do the other side.
I will launch the Patch command. I will select this edge, and hit Enter, and I will accept the default Continuity of G0. Now notice as soon as I am finished with this command, if I select this surface later, there is no grip that I can use to adjust the continuity. Remember that NURBS surfaces are not associative. Once they have been created, the only way we can edit them is by using is a control vertex. I am going to hit Escape to deselect. I'll orbit this back around. I would like to drill some holes in this object.
I am thinking the easiest way to do that would be to convert these surfaces into a solid. So I am going to launch the Surface Sculpt command and I will select my three surfaces. Since these surfaces form a watertight volume, as soon as I hit Enter, AutoCAD converts this geometry into a solid. Let's turn on a layer. I am going to go to the Layer Properties Manager. We will turn on the solid_extrude layer and then we will return to the drawing.
This geometry represents the holes I would like to drill in this part. I am going to be using the Extrude command and since these will both be solid extrusions, I am going to set the Solid tab current. I will start by launching Extrude, I will select this circle, and hit Enter and I am going to extrude him through the part at distance of 3 units. I will launch the Extrude command again, and I will select this circle and hit Enter and I am going to extrude him down a distance of 3.4.
To remove their volume from the part, I am going to launch the Subtract command. I will select the socket and hit Enter, and I will select the cylinders that represent holes and hit Enter and as you can see, their volume has been removed. Now that I am finished with the geometry, I am going to go back to the Layer Properties Manager, I am going to turn off this solid_extrude layer, and the surface_ revolve layer because I don't need to see that geometry anymore. Let's go back to the drawing. I am going to back up and I am going to erase this extra surface so that there is no confusion later.
To do that, I will select it and hit the Delete key on my keyboard. Finally, let's save this geometry so we can use it in our final assembly. I will click the application menu and I will select Save As. We will save this in the exercise files folder inside the finished_parts directory and I am going to call this socket_finished and I will click Save. This completes the geometry for the socket. In this lesson, we learned that AutoCAD produces two types of surfaces, procedural and NURBS.
We learned that NURBS surfaces have control vertices that can be used to press and pull surfaces into freeform shapes. We also learned that the Patch tool can be used to close a hole or cap at the end of a surface and it uses the same Continuity and Bulge Magnitude setting as the Blend command.


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Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, Page 2 columnist DJ Gallo will stop by to chat about what he's been up to recently and to crank out his sarcasm and wit.
Gallo co-hosts the Page 2 podcast with Mike Philbrick. He is also the founder and sole writer of the award-winning sports satire site SportsPickle.com, while being a regular contributor to ESPN The Magazine. His first book -- "SportsPickle Presents: The View from the Upper Deck" -- is in stores now.
Send your questions now and join Gallo to chat Friday at 4 p.m. ET!
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DJ Gallo (4:00 PM)
Hello, SportsNation. Glad to be here on a Friday at 4 pm ET. While many people are out enjoying happy hour, I think we all know what the real cool kids are doing: sitting indoors chatting on the computer with me. Agreed? Agreed. Let's begin ...
DJ Gallo (4:01 PM)
Ohhhhhh, by the way, I should mention that the Pirates beat Manatee Community College 21-1 today, so ... yeah, I'm going to struggle to not be really smug about what is clearly the best team in baseball. Sorry, but they're awesome. And you must learn to deal with it.
Brian (Pitt)
How did you feel about Bob Huggins' formal attire last night?
DJ Gallo (4:02 PM)
That was the nicest I've seen a West Virginian dress since Kevin Pittsnogle went top hat and tails at his wedding.
Mike (Philadelphia)
Don't for get us idiots stuck at work looking to burn an hour
DJ Gallo (4:03 PM)
Take THAT, American economy.
Keith (Austin, TX)
I haven't been reading your stuff much since NFL ended. Is your job status safe? I went ahead and just clicked on the ESPN front page headline to your article just so you get the click, undecided if I'll read it or not.
DJ Gallo (4:04 PM)
With readers as dedicated as you, I'm sure my job will always be safe. It's even better if you don't read the article because your browser is open on my article for hours which looks good for my stats: "They love Gallo so much they stay on his article page all day!!!!"
DJ Gallo (4:04 PM)
Or they'll just assume you're a terrible reader, which is another big segment of my fanbase.
Matt (IN)
Watching the nba all star weekend stuff, I was surprised by how fat guys like Jalen Rose and Kenny Smith have gotten. You think you could come up with some sort of reality tv show for this?
DJ Gallo (4:06 PM)
I thought Jalen Rose looked okay for someone who hasn't been training like a pro athlete for a few years. But Kenny Smith is definitely packing on the pounds. I don't even know if it's lack of diet and exercise. It may just be because the pounds Barkley has lost landed on him. Or maybe he's just a moon circling Planet Barkley.
Dave (MA)
Was Danny Ainge drunk yesterday?
DJ Gallo (4:07 PM)
Probably not. And that's the concerning part.
Drew (Plainville, MA)
Now that Charlie Sheen is somewhat unemployed, where could he fit in the sports world?
DJ Gallo (4:08 PM)
I've already said that he could easily step into the middle of the Yankees starting rotation. He has a baseball background and he's clearly better than A.J. Burnett. Plus, "Two And A Half Men" is the approximate size of both CC Sabathia and Bartolo Colon.
alex (IOWA) [via mobile]
Hi DJ! I bet a friend I could get a question on this chat. If you help out I'll give you a couple of pennies. So, there. Have fun talking to drunks!
DJ Gallo (4:10 PM)
Unfortunately, you lose the bet. Because I don't see a question in your post. Too bad.
Bryce (NY)
Mitch (CA)
Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why did Beiber cut off his hair!!!! Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! Why, Beebs, why?!?
DJ Gallo (4:11 PM)
Whaaaaaa? Is this true? If so, it's clearly because he is at a very crucial point in his career -- trying to transition from teeny bopper star to someone adults don't want to vomit on and punch -- so he decided he didn't want to be associated with a failure like Tom Brady. I can't blame him. I don't think Brady has won anything since before Bieber was born.
Caleb (Denver)
Im not drunk............yet.
DJ Gallo (4:12 PM)
But you ARE an actual drunk. Because it's 2:12 in Denver and happy hour hasn't started. Good job. Say hi to Charlie Sheen for us.
Matt (Pittsburgh)
With the Pirates 21-1 dismantling of the Manatees this afternoon, it's obvious that the Pirates will be winning the World Series. The only question is who will they get to perform for the post game concert and fireworks shows during the playoffs? Who would your top choices be? I think Styx might be available...
DJ Gallo (4:13 PM)
Definitely Styx. My other suggestion would be the Povertyneck Hillbillies ... but I believe they broke up. Too bad.
Jack (NJ)
Will Utah drafting Jimmer ease the sting of losing DWill?
DJ Gallo (4:15 PM)
I fear Utah won't draft The Jimmer. Kind of how Jacksonville didn't draft Tebow. They understood they needed to share that kind of power with the world. And for that they should be commended.
on a train (not a hobo) [via mobile]
There is a very young kid playing games on his moms iphone at very annoying volumes. Should I tell him to pipe down?
DJ Gallo (4:16 PM)
While you are not a hobo, this is why hobos should be placed on all trains. Almost like federal marshals on planes. You think a hobo would let a kid play on an iPhone at high volumes? No way. He'd crack him over the head with his bindle and then eat soup out of his skull.
Nick (MI)
I saw a DVD of "Snow Dogs" starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. for sale at a Rite Aid for $24.95 last week. Did that really happen? Who would pay that much for that item?
DJ Gallo (4:18 PM)
The Borders near me is going out of business. So I went there last weekend because everything was 20% off. They also had Snow Dogs listed at $24.95 regular price. HOW DID THEY REACH BANKRUPTCY WITH THOSE GREAT PRICES?!?!?!?!
Chris (MS)
Does the fact that January Jones cheers for the Steelers nullify her lack of acting skills?
DJ Gallo (4:19 PM)
January Jones ACTS? Awesome. She has many talents.
Lenny Dykstra (Charlie Sheen's house)
Hey, come hang with us here, DJ!
DJ Gallo (4:20 PM)
Lenny Dykstra's latest financial advice: "What you want to do is put all of your money into crack futures. Trust me on this!"
Cody (N)
I saw a 2 Disk Special Edition Batman (the Micheal Keaton version) at a Rock 30 Games for $40.00 last summer. Almost bought it....
DJ Gallo (4:21 PM)
FYE is another store with similar prices. "Hmmm ... should I buy this cd for $19.99. Or should I just download it for $9.99. Nah ... I'll buy the cd. Having money is dumb."
Hasheem Thabeet (Houston)
Why is basketball so hard!!!
DJ Gallo (4:22 PM)
I read an article on Thabeet when he was a senior at UConn. He said that in his free time he liked to go to clubs in "New York and Hartford." Hartford. Clubs in Hartford. It was then that I knew no one should invest anything in him.
Ben (KC)
Charlie Sheen, Jimmer, and Gallo. The new two and a half men?
DJ Gallo (4:23 PM)
That was offensive to me. How dare you say The Jimmer is just a man.
Matt (IN)
And speaking of overweight former athletes, Magic Johnson tweeted today that he still needs to lose 5 to 10 more pounds. Isn't this worth betting on in Vegas?
DJ Gallo (4:24 PM)
I saw that. And was confused by it. I think in order to fall under the 140-character limit, he left off an extra 0 on both the 5 and 10.
Mike (San Diego)
Actually, CC and Bartolo are more like 3 men. How about Bartolo, CC, and Hank Steinberenner in the remake of 3 men and a baby?
DJ Gallo (4:25 PM)
How about Sabathia, Colon, Andruw Jones and Joba Chamberlain in: "Four Men Eat A Baby Steer"?
Rex (NY)
Can I.... uh....... touch 'em?
DJ Gallo (4:26 PM)
Sure. Fine. Touch them. Just please stop predicting you will win the Super Bowl. It's really pathetic. You're like the Weird, Giant Boy Who Cried Wolf.
I've heard that if you hold a shell from the Great Salt Lake up to your ear, you can hear a Jimmer Fredette jumper swishing through the net.
DJ Gallo (4:27 PM)
It could be the sound of The Jimmer. It could also be the sound of Deron Williams' plane taking off for Newark. No one is quite sure.
Hobo (The Rails)
Why are you pro-hobocide?
DJ Gallo (4:29 PM)
I wouldn't say I am pro-hobocide. It's not up there with other cides. For example: homocide. Or as we've seen in Auburn: herbicide.
DJ Gallo (4:29 PM)
By the way, from the pictures I've seen, the alleged herbicider looks like a hobo.
Elisha (NY)
Everyone say we got Carmelo and I thought we get candy and I was like, "Yaaayyy!!! I love candy!!!! But, then Daddy say Carmelo just some bad man that plays basketball, not yummy candy. Now I sad.
Jack (NJ)
I haven't heard any news about Jimmer in a few hours. Is he ok?
DJ Gallo (4:31 PM)
You're from New Jersey? Soon you'll be the only state that does Gym, Tan, Laundry. The rest of us are moving on to: Jimmer, Tan, Laundry. One day it will replace "In God We Trust" on the $1 bill.
Mike (San Diego)
So the guy in the auburn crime committed hoberbomicide? My head hurts...
Nick ((MA))
I love your Page 2 collums there amazing!
DJ Gallo (4:32 PM)
Ma, if you're going to participate in the chats, at least don't give it away so easy by making your state your name. (Be up for dinner soon! Love you!)
Michael Newton (SC)
I'm a Panthers fan. Give me your best Panthers joke.
DJ Gallo (4:34 PM)
A Carolina Panther walks into a bar. A sports bar. In Charlotte. Absolutely no one recognizes him.
DJ Gallo (4:34 PM)
It's funny (?) because it's true.
Drew (Plainville, MA)
How much is Gary Bettman praying that there isn't an NFL or NBA season next year?
DJ Gallo (4:35 PM)
Probably a lot. Unfortunately, Bettman is so short that his prayers don't reach God. Unless he jumps.
Phil (Philadelphia)
Did you see my pathetic Cavs picked up Baron Davis? Sadly, I'm happy about this trade. I figure his butt can fill up 2 seats next year.
DJ Gallo (4:36 PM)
You live in Philadelphia ... why are you a Cavs fan? Maybe you should consider being a fan of the team there in Philade- ... nah, just stick with the Cavs.
Chris (Phoenix)
So, it's supposed to rain in Phoenix this weekend and we have a NASCAR race that will be rained out. What do I do with all these race fans that have no race to attend? Move?
DJ Gallo (4:37 PM)
Just put up a sign in your window saying that you have no Dale, Jr. memorabilia inside. They will move on to another house.
Caleb (Denver)
Now im drunk.
DJ Gallo (4:38 PM)
There ya go!
Kevin (LA)
DJ, why do fans blame Duke for the demise of the ACC? Isn't that what they are doing when they complain about their SOS?
DJ Gallo (4:39 PM)
The decline of ACC basketball was expected. Because they're about to become the nation's premier football conference!!!! (This post brought to you by 2004.)
Oliver (Dallas, TX)
Who wins tomorrow's game between BYU and San Diego State? Score?
DJ Gallo (4:40 PM)
Hmmmm ... let me break it down ... ONE TEAM HAS THE JIMMER!!!!!!! ... and the other does not. Yet another Jimmer-related question that is incredibly offensive.
Ben (Overland Park)
Drink for everytime THE Jimmer is said!
DJ Gallo (4:41 PM)
I hope you are drinking something with no alcohol or caffeine.
Derek (Denver)
DJ, With Carmelo gone, the Avs in a freefall, and the Broncos just plain sad how does a Mile High sports fan cope???
DJ Gallo (4:42 PM)
Well, you've got Jim Tracy. He once got fired by the Pirates, so he's probably really good.
Kendrick Perkins (OK City)
Do the stories of me crying all day yesterday hurt my tough guy reputation? Or will my on court scowling make people forget about it?
DJ Gallo (4:43 PM)
Just imagine if Big Baby ever got traded. Boston might flood.
ben (los angeles)
dude, do you have to be high to ask a question?
DJ Gallo (4:43 PM)
Dude. Totally.
Mike (Stillwater, MN)
Who would win in a prayer-off, Jimmer or Tebow? Trick question, the answer is humanity.
Josh (Knoxville, TN)
What's going on? Anything exciting? Or were just bored on a Friday afternoon so decided to chat?
DJ Gallo (4:45 PM)
Yep. Just chatting. But according to Ben in L.A., everyone is high. But I think it's just a contact high because I mentioned Charlie Sheen earlier in the chat. He's that potent.
Mike (San Diego)
Did you mean Boston would flood because when he doesn't play they use Big Baby as a levee?
Bryan (Boston)
on your ice cream, do you put sprinkles or...wait for it...JIMMERS?!!
DJ Gallo (4:46 PM)
Rainbow Jimmers. Just like his perfect jumper.
Mitch (Oak Park Heights, MN)
You might want to get your next company photo taken professionally. Just sayin'.
DJ Gallo (4:47 PM)
I did get it taken professionally. It was at Old Tyme Photos. I dressed up as a hobo.
Pat (Beacon)
better actor... Chris Bosh or Charlie Sheen?
DJ Gallo (4:47 PM)
Better question ... Better jumper: Chris Bosh or Charlie Sheen? Most people in the crowd could do better than 1-for-19.
DJ Gallo (4:48 PM)
So I guess it's finally decided: Chris Bosh is Miami's third option.
Phillip (LA)
Seriously, Chris Bosh making the All Star Game was the biggest joke ever.
DJ Gallo (4:49 PM)
Well, they had to meet the Celtics/Heat quota somehow.
Cody (North Dakota)
DJ Gallo (4:50 PM)
Unfair comparison for Bosh, as basic mathematics, philosophy and theology say: Jimmer > humanity.
Stall (PHX)
Did Bosh attend the Spurs' Flop Camp? How can I go?
DJ Gallo (4:50 PM)
That was a Manu Ginobili-quality Matrix-style flop. Great special effects.
Tim T. (Denver)
What must I do to get my starting job back?
DJ Gallo (4:51 PM)
Grow a neck beard. You will never see anyone grow a neck beard harder than Tim Tebow. God bless.
Brian (NJ)
How did BYU lose that one game to New Mexico? It has to have something to do with Roswell, right?
DJ Gallo (4:52 PM)
Did Jimmer even play that game? Maybe the government captured him and did tests to see if he was human. He's not. He's Jimmeran. A species of one.
Chris Bosh (Miami)
Speaking of 2 1/2 Men, what was I screaming about when I was introduced as part of the Big 3 in Miami?
Chris Bosh (via mobile)
Dude, I was 1 for 18. Get your facts straight, hobo
DJ Gallo (4:53 PM)
Oh. Whoops. I need to fire my fact checker. However, you were only 1-for-18 because you didn't attempt a 19th shot.
Brett (Altoona, Pa.)
You see the latest Glee episode about teen drinking? If so what did you think
DJ Gallo (4:55 PM)
Yes, of course I saw the latest Glee episode. Because I hate myself.
Matt (Houston)
How much would you pay to see an MMA style brawl between Jimmer and Tebow? Would the earth be able to withstand the aftermath of those punches?
DJ Gallo (4:55 PM)
It would be like Alien Vs. Predator. But for good.
Scott Stapp (Stage)
Can you take me higher, DJ?
DJ Gallo (4:56 PM)
Speaking of hating yourself, if you do hate yourself, I encourage you to Google the Scott Stapp Florida Marlins video. It will at least make you hate your ears.
Chris (Lincoln)
DJ, the Yankees always seem to bring in low-cost pitchers during their prime, with their rotation in shambles who do you think they'll go after? Josh Beckett?
DJ Gallo (4:57 PM)
I don't think Josh Beckett is on their radar. And I mean their actual radar. The Yankees have radar, but it only spots pitchers who are 300 pounds or larger.
Kyle (Baltimore)
You can only write one more article for the rest of your life do you go with a) Jimmer b) Favre c) hobos?
DJ Gallo (4:59 PM)
I could never decide. It's the same reason I don't go out for Halloween anymore. Because those are the three costumes I always consider and can never decide. I once went as Hobo Favre, but people just thought I was regular Favre.
Bill (NY)
BYU didn't lose that game to New Mexico, Jimmer scored 52 and BYU won by 30. The government just covered the whole thing up so the power of Jimmer wouldn't be revealed to the world.
DJ Gallo (4:59 PM)
I believe this.
Josh (Miami)
The Dan LeBatard radio show did a parody of the Stapp Marlins song. Not sure if it's online, but it's outstanding.
DJ Gallo (5:00 PM)
Wait ... the Stapp song wasn't a parody of music????? Wow.
DJ Gallo (5:00 PM)
Alright, dear ones ... it's 5 pm. The chat is over. It's Friday night, so I'm going to go do something super-cool, because that is just the way I roll.
DJ Gallo (5:01 PM)
(I'm going to go watch Jimmer highlights while Creed plays in the background. Jealous????)
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I am in Albuquerque, playing rehearsals for Rossini's "Il turco in Italia" at Opera Southwest. Performances run April 3-10 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Women's Work
On Tuesday, February 9, I will present (free of charge) a program of 21st-century works for piano and electronics by women composers, in Holsclaw Hall at The University of Arizona's Fred Fox School of Music. More information on the event can be found here.
TV performance with Jamie Barton
I enjoyed playing two songs with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton today on "The Morning Blend" on KGUN-9. Here's a video of the segment we did for the Tucson Desert Song Festival:
AidaCam: Perspectives of a Scene from Aida
Matthew Curran recently assembled this video filmed entirely on a GoPro worn by several people (myself included) during a recent production at Opera Southwest in which Verdi's Aida received its New Mexico premiere:
Aida in Albuquerque
I am currently in Albuquerque, playing rehearsals for the New Mexico premiere of Verdi's Aida at Opera Southwest. Tickets are nearly sold out!
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Gruß aus Graz
It is good to be spending a few weeks this summer in Graz, Austria, where I am coaching vocal repertoire at the American Institute of Musical Studies. It's especially good for me to be back here after having been a participant in 1994 and a staff pianist in 2006.
guest teaching in Costa Rica
I am honored that Costa Rica's Compañía Lírica Nacional invited me to teach a series of masterclasses and lessons this week. I have always wanted to visit Costa Rica, and I am finding the people here to be among the most friendly I've ever met. ¡Pura vida!
Saguaro Love
Recently, Kimi Eisele and I reprised her shadow play "Saguaro Love". It can now be viewed on Vimeo.
more sounds with Glenn Weyant and Nanette Robinson
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Okay so my STBHX and I are finally getting to the end stages of our long and drawn out divorce. Last month he took me to court a total of 6 times in about a 5 week period.
First he said that he needed emergency custody of the kids that have been living with me since we seperated based on what he said was I was "homeless" I have never been homeless, but he had our family house forclosed because he had agreed to pay the mortgage directly instead of child support and pay directly to the mortgage... I was stupid and didn't keep on his ass and thought he would be mature enough to do ATLEAST that without be having to babysit his sorry arse and we have 4 children together.
so after I started getting notices about the mortgage it was too late for me to even have the desire to save the house, he wanted be to pay half of the almost 12K arrearages.
so the house got forclosed on the 5th of may, we had a court date for childsupport on the 7th of may but he drug me into court on the 6th of may and said that I was homeless...... ummmm I was never homeless... infact I still to this date have not even gotten a notice to vacate the home and often go there just to hang around with my old neighbors and have my keys and access.
after I found out that was his motive I just moved out of the house on May 9th which was the very next saturday after he pulled his stunt.
Initially our divorce was filed uncontested... but he got an attny so I got one as well (best choice I shoulda done that from the beginning) so his attny files an ammendment to the divorce saying that he wanted a divorce because "i commited adultry" LOL I never even spoke to another man until we were seperated for almost 2 years and he had been living with another woman for over 1.5 years.
so his next stunt was to say that I was too depressed to have custody of the kids.... ummm... who the heck would not have some emotions if you come home from work to find that your husband who you had been with over half of your life and married to for 12 years had just up and moved out and then the house you bought at the age of 19 was being taken.
so that didn't work either and we went back and forth... finally he agreed to just accept the proposal for Temp orders for custody granting me custody... he only agreed because I only asked for a small amount of childsupport.... like basically just to get an agreement with him I threw out a number of childsupport that is almost 1K less than the standard calculation is, but i am not motivated bythe money I am motivated by my children. and I know the reason he even asked for custody is because he doesn't want to pay childsupport.
sorry long winded......
if you have read this far my question is... do you think the the judge when we go for final orders will grant him custody and snatch my kids who have lived with me throughout the almost 3 year seperation custody of the kids????


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interesting that no one has brought up fcs fusions...not "welded" to the deck like the plugs, so no push through issues. they allow a bit of adjustability, allow a bit more tail flex than futures, but less than fcs plugs, & are installed pre-glassing (like futures & lok-box), which is the strongest possible fix box install method.
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Jul 14, 2013, 01:39 AM #12
I've got CI lok-box on the retro fish. You guys think I should glass them in? I pamper that board and aim to keep it pristine so it's not like I'm beating the bag out of it.
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i agree lokbox is a good system. i wish they caught on a little more. the whole fcs vs futures tail flex thing is so minimal it's barely worth mentioning. maybe wqs/wct guys riding single 4oz decks feel it, but most normal people don't notice. i remember a fcs rep going on and on about it once to the point where dudes were laughing in his face. fcs had some total kooks for reps a while back, but i bet/hope that's changed. yes, fusions are good too. im glad fcs put them out. how fun was setting x2 fcs plugs in EPS? get the ice ready
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FCS Fusions can't be beat. FCS X-2 is super strong as well when installed correctly. Most glass shops cut corners and don't install them correctly.
Both FCS systems are approximately 22% stronger than futures boxes per this strength test video. We see this futures box failure weekly at the shop for ding repairs.
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when my 3-d printer goes online, i will crank out my own fcs fins at will.
Jul 16, 2013, 11:47 AM #18
FCS Fusions are my top choice right now. Very simple install. Super light. Super strong. A no-brainer for the sander (improper sanding is almost as bad as improper installation). And FCS fins are all solid designs and construction. The only thing I don't like about them is the two screw system. One screw designs are better, IMO.
I always wondered why futures put the screw in the front. Seems more aerodynamic to be behind the fin, but maybe the rake of some fins would get in the way of your hand while screwing (?)
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besides, water runs over more then you'd think. i.e., empty fin boxes trip people out and they think it's gonna affect something. reality is the water just passes over with little trouble.


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