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Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
W - Zambrano (6-1), singling up the middle
L - Wolf (2-3), the pitiable foes who resist us
Things to Take from This Game
1. Crooked Numbers
The Cubs put up six in the fifth and five in the sixth. For the life of me, I am not sure I've ever seen as many singles up the middle as I saw in this game. The big innings featured a home run, two doubles, five walks and six singles, five of them back up the middle. Len tells us that the Cubs lead the world in innings scoring 5 or more runs, with 13 so far this year.
2. (Sort of) Efficient Z
Zambrano cruised through the first and second innings on 9 pitches each. Even after laboring through the third, he needed just 95 pitches to go seven, before letting the bullpen protect a 9 run lead
3. Soriano heats up.
Soriano followed up yesterday's big game with another. A home run, a double, two RBI and two Runs scored. Welcome back.
4. Kouzmanoff's error
With the bases loaded, two outs and a full count in the sixth, DeRosa grounded one to Kouzmanoff, playing deep at third. Perhaps forgetting that the runners were all moving, he went to step on third for the inning-end force. Ramirez, however, just beat him to the bag. Kouzmanoff then threw wildly to first, and all three runners scored, blowing the game open at 11-2. How many consecutive games can Ramirez influence (for the better) with his feet?
If the recap seems a bit flat, it's because the mlb.tv feed wasn't great. It's also because my mind got the cyber-equivalent of being dropped in a blender with some mango and vanilla soy milk and served as a smoothy, due to reading and recapping nine full innings of parachat. The offensive-juggernaut game details, and a parachat recap that, even after careful editing, might be in violation of the Geneva Conventions, follows....
Game Recap
Inning 1 - Top
- Massively choppy mlb.tv feed. But to try to summarize, Z gets quick ground outs to first, shortstop and second. The two pitches I actually saw on my feed were fastballs strike 1 and 2 to start off Gerut. Super-easy half-inning
Inning 1 - Bottom
- Brian Giles with a nice sliding catch, coming in to rob Soriano.
- Theriot singles to right.
- Lee slices one inside the RF line, it rolls around the side wall and Theriot scores, standing. Double for Lee, 1-0 Cubs
- Ramirez flies to right.
- Fukudome with a long 3-2 battle against Wolf
- and finally walks.
- Lee steals third. Good jump, and a very high and wide throw = easy success. Fukudome stays at first
- Fastball inside, Soto walks. Bases full for DeRosa
- DeRosa breaks his bat, flies to just in front of the warning track in the left field well. Inning over.
Inning 2 - Top
- Gonzalez lines to Lee
- Kouzmanoff flies to center
- Green looks foolish as he K's swinging. VERY efficient work by Z so far, 9 pitches in each of the first two innings
Inning 2 - Bottom
- Johnson flies to.... wow, yeah, that really is Gerut in CF.
- Z grounds to second
- and Soriano flies to.... ~cackle~ Gerut.
Inning 3 - Top
- Scott Hairston singles up through the middle. So much for the perfect game
- Bard lines to right
- Wolfs pops a bunt down the third base line. Hairston has to hold at first out of fear it'll be caught. Ramirez catches it on the hop, makes an unnecessarily off-balance throw that one-hops Theriot. Theriot picks it, Hairston out at second. Wolf at first
- Gerut walks on four pitches. So much for the Z of the first two innings
- Z gets the attn. of the trainer and pitching coach. Seems to be ok. Ohhhh boy.
- A near strike-three call, but then Iguchi goes and hits an opposite field single to right. Wolf scores. Garut to third 1-1 game.
- Giles grounds to lee.
Inning 3 - Bottom
- Theriot lines one between Wolf's legs for a single.
- Lee grounds to third, Kouzmanoff starts the 5-4-3 DP. Nice turn by Iguchi.
- Ramirez.... does something. Inning over (Turns out it was a strike out, swinging)
Inning 4 - Top
- Gonzalez singles to right.
- Ramirez snags a bouncer to his right from Kouzmanoff, again makes a low throw to second, but Theriot picks it for the force out. No play at first.
- Green K's looking at what I think was a slider. BJB calls it a backdoor sinker.
- Hairston K's swinging at a slider.
Inning 4 - Bottom
- Fukudome flies to Hairston
- Soto K's swinging
- DeRosa walks.
- Johnson grounds into the 6-4 force
Inning 5 - Top
- Bard hits one to the left-center warning track, where Johnson catches it without incident.
- Wolf K's swinging
- Jody Gerut lines one out for a HR, over the RF well and on to Sheffield. Looked like an inner-half fastball.
- Yes, Jody Gerut.
- LOL, his first career HR at Wrigley.
- Iguchi K's looking.
Inning 5 - Bottom
- Z lines one off the base of the ivy, just right of dead center. Double.
- Soriano hits one just out, into the basket just left of center. 2-run HR, 3-2 Cubs.
- Theriot walks.
- Lee singles. Theriot to 2nd
- Ramirez lines one over Iguchi. Theriot scores, Lee to third, Cubs up 4-2.
- Fukudome with another nice AB, before walking. Bases loaded.
- Soto singles back up the middle. Lee and Ramirez score. 6-2
- Sean Henn relieves Randy Wolf. Puns follow.
- DeRosa lines one off the glove of a diving Kouzmanoff. Fukudome scores from second. 7-2.
- Johnson grounds one up the middle, deflecting off Henn to Iguchi, standing near second base to start the DP.
- Zambrano K's swinging.
Inning 6 - Top
- Giles flies to Soriano
- Gonzalez grounds to Ramirez
- Kouzmanoff flies to right. Easy inning
Inning 6 - Bottom
- Soriano reaches for one, manages to pull it over Kouzmanoff for a double into the left-field corner.
- Theriot walks.
- Lee K's swinging
- Ramirez walks, loading bases.
- Hairston falls over the bullpen mound chasing a foul by Fukudome. Seems to be ok
- Another long battle for Fukudome, who eventually walks, bringing in a run. 8-2
- Soto flies to center.
- DeRosa bounces to Kouzmanoff, who tries to beat Ramirez to third for the force, but with the runners in motion, Ramirez is safe. his throw to first then gets away, and all three runners wind up scoring on the play. Bizarre, ugly. 11-2 Cubs.
- Edgar Gonzalez, brother of Adrian, makes his MLB Debut at 3rd. Justin Germano in to pitch. Presumably a double switch
- Wild Pitch, DeRosa goes to third
- and Johnson singles back up the middle, 12-2.
- Zambrano also goes back up the middle, Johnson to third. Seems like there's been a ton of balls hit back through the middle today.
- Soriano flies to Gerut
Inning 7 - Top
- Pie in center, Johnson to left, Soriano out. Cedeno at 2B, DeRosa to 3B, Ramirez out.
- Green grounds a single into the hole. Theriot able to smother it, but no play.
- Hairston 6-4 FC.
- Gard grounds out to LEe, Hairston to 2nd
- Gonzalez singles through the middle, driving in 12-3
- Gerut walks. Gonzalez to second
- Iguchi grounds out to Theriot.
Inning 7 - Bottom
- Paul McAnulty in right, Giles out
- and Theriot flies out to him.
- Ward hits for Lee, walks.
- and Cedeno grounds into the 6-4-3.
Inning 8 - Top
- Blanco in for Soto, Eyre in for Z.
- McAnulty cues one down to third. It takes a weird hop so that DeRosa winds up over-running it, and he sort of swipes his glove hand behind him. Grabs it, throws him out at first.
- Adrian Gonzalez grounds to Ward.
- Germano, hitting for himself, splits a wide open gap in left-center for a double.
- Eyre out, Howry in.
- Green flies toPie. Quick work for Howry.
Inning 8 - Bottom
- Fukudome slices one away from Gerut, who makes a nice running catch. Jody Gerut for ASG?
- Blanco K's looking
- Edgar Gonzalez makes a nice play on a slow roller hit by DeRosa. inning over
Inning 9 - Top
- Hairston sneaks one just between a diving DeRosa and Theriot.
- Ruling it an error on DeRosa, guess it slipped under his glove. Couldn't see it on my mlb.tv feed
- and Bard singles to left
- Long battle between Howry and Edgar Gonzalez, before Edgar K's swinging. Fastball, outside corner.
- Gerut slaps one through the left side hole. Runner holds at third, bases loaded
- Mercifully, the game ends with a 6-4-3 DP from Iguchi.
12-3 game, 4-0 start to the homestand
Parachat Recap
Inning 1
- Taking/avoiding responsibility for starting/playing "beat up the douchebag."
- Style points.
- Traversing the hermeneutical circle of internet communication.
- Crusades.
- Reds fans' opinions on Dusty.
- Bees
- Carlos
- Squirt soda.
Inning 2
- Super hardcore gangster credential check. Yep, still there.
- Marquis vs. Estes promotional ideas - from chifan.
- Is the horse dead?
- Yes, so go ahead and beat it.
- Referencing yesterday's parachat, which sadly wasn't recapped: Reading Chomsky vs. Fucking Chomsky...
- Barbaro
- A similar debate, about Barbaro
- Your mom is an academic. (Ouch.)
- "What I'm holding in my left hand would get me arrested in Utah" = Bizmarquis
- What is Biz holding in his left hand?
- Bees
- Barbaro
- Beer
- Joseph Smith (way to break the alliteration, Carlos)
- Dusty has jumped the shark.
Inning 3
- Opinions about Jim Edmonds.
- And Dusty.
- Edmunds rumors. Expected reactions from Cardinal bloggers.
- The woman that Little Nate Lewis saw at wal-mart with a picture of the Unabomber on the back of her sweatshirt.
- Does Rob have Jinx Powers? And what do we do to him, if he does?
- Well, I'm envious of Clint Hurdle.
- Is Hurdle hot, or the woman?
- Somewhere, John Hill is......
- llllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnng.
- Chances of Theriot staying above .300 for the year?
- Banging one through Wolf's legs.
- The Plebes.
- What's a wrap-around series?
Inning 4
- Speedy Gonzalez or Slowpoke Rodriguez? (Speedy.)
- Can Ramirez win a gold glove? (No.)
- Athletes the media love.
- The Hanley Ramirez contract.
- Is your 8 year old a better ballplayer than Craig Biggio? (Most likely.)
- Who blows whom?
- Fantasy updates.
- Howie Kendrick, "the Mark Prior of Hitting" - cubs.
- Swinging with the towel.
- The worst locker room rat-tail accident you can think of.
Inning 5
- Would we rather face the Rays or Yanks in interleague? (Sorry, bandwagon jumpers, it's still the Rays)
- Crunch's locker room stories. ~shudder~
- Is this the gayest parachat ever? (Not even close. This parachat has been good, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.)
- Moaning about Gerut's HR.
- Is Gerut really Reese Witherspoon?
- Cubs players from good universities. (Well, if you really count Stanford as good. Eh.)
- Owings vs. Z? (As a hitter? You kidding? Clearly, someone isn't reading the charts from Ruz's article.)
- Who's refusing to go to rehab?
- Who is more high: Slowpoke Rodriguez or Amy Winehouse?
- Making fun of people with life-threatening addictions. It's all Crunch's fault.
- Addicted to junk.
- Mom jokes
- ATM acronyms. Oh dear lord..... I'll never make a deposit or withdrawl again.
- Doing you guys justice
- We've just received word that this parachat has been banned in Singapore. They'll only allow me into the country for a caning.
- I'm not that lonely.
- Yet.
- The bases are Winehouse. - jacos
- Making up fetishes for TCR writers. (Rob - don't fire the messenger, fire the readers.)
- Jacos watches Babel 500 times, gets banned from Panda Express. I have no idea why everyone is laughing hysterically, and don't want to. Ignorance is bliss.
Inning 6
- Anne Heche and the powerful moral lessons learned from Volcano
- Howard the Duck.
- Costner Movies
- Other bad movies.
- Good Movies
- Just how gay is Top Gun?
- Barbarella
- Duran Duran
No good came of anything else discussed for the next ten minutes. I suggest you go read a good book, contemplate the divine perfection of the universe, and generally do something to restore a sense of decency, order and harmony to your world. Follow the Tao.
- Resuming..
- YOUR 2008 SOTOMIZING, FUKUING, THERIOTING, ARAMMING, JOHNSON SWINGING, PIE EATING CUBS! - Johann.
- Men at Work
Inning 7
- Who is the most indie artist? (Isn't this like arguing who is most underrated, and whoever you name subsequently can not be the correct answer?)
- Long, tendentious debate about hip, indie, alternative, i-don't-even-know-the-proper-"in"-phrase-to-describe-the-relevant-musical-genre music. Did any good come of it?
- Best live performance you've seen. Name-dropping in 3....2....1...
Inning 8
- Oh my god, how long can you twits talk about bands that I've never heard of, or have heard of but know of only slightly? Yes, we get it, you had very cool musical tastes in 1989. (Love ya, guys.)
- Multiple fuck-fests in parachat tonight.
- Who should pitch the ninth?
- If Ward pitched, would he throw a Lard Ball? (Yes.)
- If Ward through Marquis across home plate, while Marquis was holding the baseball, would it be a strike? (Yes.)
Inning 9
- Lens Flare
- Len's Flair
- Ric Flair
- Rectal Punch - not just a great pro wrestling move, but also a delicious drink.
Cubs record in games recapped moves to 5-2.
I'm sorry, Grandma.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
and my god...that is epic.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
OMG can this be a sub-banner for the web-page?
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
that game was ok
damn were playing good at home
i was suprised to see fukudomes splits
home and away what a difference
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-- yes? --
I love you, and you all should forgive me for being the enfant terrible of Parachat because I have deep, friendly and fraternal feelings for you. Yes, you too, Trans.
*watches Top Gun DVD*
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Thanks, Trans.
I am bummed I missed it. On another trip to Nome, Alaska, and just can't seem to get back to town early enough to catch the games. Sounds like I missed a winner of a chat session... Great to see the Cubs have turned it around after last week. Is Barrett even still playing for the Padres?
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Speaking of Tim Wilken, Colvin busted out last night. Four for four, 2 home runs, 2 doubles, 5 RBI.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
"Oh my god, how long can you twits talk about bands that I've never heard of, or have heard of but know of only slightly? Yes, we get it, you had very cool musical tastes in 1989"
Now you've gone and made my indie rock 7" collection cry. There, there, it's OK, the bad man's going to go away now.
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But hey, I can hold my head up. I may be a pasty, pretentious, affected, backpack-wearin', namedroppin', goat-cheese-eatin', Zizek-discussin'-but-not-readin', other-interests-not-havin', sociopolitically-obvious-viewpoint-endlessly-blatherin', self-appointed indie-rock has-been, but at least I didn't take part in the 10 Minutes That Shall Not Be Recapped. (That I can recall.)
Oh, oh.. do we need a used car?
Hendry looking at Edmunds.com?
or Edmonds.brokendownballplayer
Any situation that invokes the name of Ed Lynch can't be good.
Re: Oh, oh.. do we need a used car?
Yeesh. Not a pretty picture at all. File Edmonds under Hendry's "Lightning in a Bottle Projects"
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Zell rejects Illinois Sports authority package because the wanted to do a variation on the NFL PSL thing.
But sources said Zell has rejected the state's proposed terms because it relies on a novel and untested financing plan: the sale of individual seats at Wrigley as if they were condominiums. The idea is called equity seat rights and has been advanced by Chicago area business executive Lou Weisbach, who has applied for patent rights on it.
Zell, Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney and their advisers have concluded that the equity plan and its tax ramifications would violate both the Internal Revenue Service code and the rules of Major League Baseball, the sources said
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Check out the band Menomena. Great album. My favorite of last year. Listened to it a ton. Also listened to The Apples in Stereo quite a lot.
I think we should post play lists of perhaps 12-14 songs with artist and title and album title that are available on iTunes for downloading.
The Menomena album is totally worth downloading in its entirety.
And the new Death Cab For Cutie album comes out today! Yay!
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I say why not give Edmonds a try. It could be just like Gary Geatti 10 years ago. You never know what a guy might do put into the right situation, and if he sucks they can just get rid of him again.
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I agree. What's the downside of an Edmonds/Johnson platoon in Center? If Edmonds is done, send him on his way.
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If it was Dusty, or Don Baylor/Delino DeShields I would share the same fear. However Lou has shown a quick hook for the most part. I'm talking about a platoon. Edmonds has still shown a good ability agains RHP over the last 3 years
And as much as Lou loves R/L matchups. Edmonds should be a prime candidate to be used correctly.
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There was a parachat without me? You bastards!
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Should do a comparsion of parachats this May compared to May 2005.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
I spend the better part of an entire day a couple of years ago downloading every Cubs song and wav file I could find using Limewire. Everything from Hey Hey Holy Mackerel to Go Cubs Go to the Lee Elia rant to all sorts of bizarre and obscure recordings. I also included a few other baseball related songs in the playlist. Ill have to cut and paste it later today.
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you guys have to sign this:
please speak your opinion that the Cubs should not get Edmonds!
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Jim Edmonds. What a waste of $280,000. He sucked last year, he sucked this year. He's 36, has lost at least a step in the field.
Un-effing real that the Cub management "braintrust" thinks that this is a good idea.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Well... first of all, I am not sure where you get that the Cubs management things this is a "good idea." You might want to wait until they actually sign the guy before you criticize them for thinking it is a good idea.
Second, the Cubs should be looking at the possibility of signing Edmonds, for a couple of reasons. One, CF is a big issue for the Cubs right now. Two, the Cubs would be irresponsible if they did not take a serious look at whether they thought Edmonds still had the ability to play competitive baseball.
With that said, I want nothing to do with Edmonds. But I think it would be silly for the Cubs to not even think about it.
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I don't understand Hendry's thinking on this move at all - what does Edmonds give us that we don't already have at this point? I've never liked LaRussa, but he doesn't often make poor judgements on when to let players go - there was a good reason why they said goodbye and thanks for the memories.
Give Us Pie!!
Why not bat Pie at 6th or 7th for a week and go from there?
He's not getting anything to hit with Lilly and Dempster batting behind him.
I might even...~shudder~ try that batting Pie 9th bs, before getting Edmonds
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God, I hate Edmonds. To have to root for him to do well....ugh.
Re: Not Kevin Hart
Prior did have an MRI and now is going to Birmingham, AL to see Dr. Andrews.
any nice golf courses in Birmingham?
I think Lou has a good track record here about playing the right player in the right position -- moving Theriot from 2B to SS so they could dump Izturis being a good example. Moving Soriano back to LF from CF because "comfort zone" seems to really impact his play.
I would expect him to do the same if they get Edmonds -- given Pie's struggles and Johnson's return to reality, CF is currently the biggest everyday problem. If Edmonds bombs, bring Pie back up after he tears up AAA for a while.
The younger players -- Theriot, Soto, Cedeno, Marmol, Hill, etc. have all had to "earn" their playing time. Pie hasn't earned anything.
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I CANT FUCKING STAND JIM EDMONDS. The ONLY way we should sign him is if BIG Z gets to throw at him in BP.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Edmonds coming to the Cubs, is kinda like when the Bulls had John Starks for about a month.
He didn't like us, and we sure as hell didn't like him, that grocery bagging m'fer.
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Don't forget about the infamous Starks leg kick - out while going up for a shot; never failed to fool the refs in giving him a foul.
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I love Jim Edmonds and he's on my all-Chadball team. (that is a team of my favorite players that i got to watch play).
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Wow...of course, Theriot actually got to play to "earn" his spot in the lineup. It's hard for Pie to earn any time getting 4 at bats every 4 days...
Jim Edmonds is getting released by a team that is just playing lousy baseball. 4 years ago, sure....now? Why bother?
If the Cubs were going to sign a stopgap veteran CF, why not Kenny Lofton?
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
Couldn't we have just kept Jody Gerut?
Re: Game 38 Recap: Cubs 12, Padres 3
While I hate Edmonds, I have to admit that he's been an amazing CF. Love his highlight reel (and I don't mean the highlights in his hair). He's still a douchebag, Chadball or not.
Recent comments
Friday's games will be in Washington, Chicago, Arlington, and Cleveland or Boston. Someone's game is starting laaaaaaaate - 50-50 chance it's the CDT Cubs.
Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...


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Left 4 Dead To Be Cut Scene Free
Left 4 Dead is very much a zombie apocalypse game — you'll find no deeper meaning here, no Romero-esque political message.
Earn Gold Unlock Fable 2 Items with Web Games
Fable 2's pub games was the first cross-over Xbox Live title that let you earn something for a retail game by playing. Sure it was glitched, but they're fixing it, and it's a very neat idea.
Fable 2 Hours From Gold, Molyneux Awaits Gamer Reactions
Fable 2 is days, if not hours from going gold, Lionhead Studio's Sam Van Tilburgh told me today.
Problems at PAX - Hundreds Turned Away From Fallout
The Fallout 3 demo was schedule to run in the Main Theatre at 2:30 -the exact same time as the Harmonix: The Rockening panel ended. The demo would also run over the Warhammer Online demo by a good half hour, ending at 3:30.
Halo Wars Playable, But Not Here
The only sign of real-time strategy title Halo Wars at PAX comes during Graeme Devine's presentation of the game during the show.
Microsoft Hasn't Forgotten About Live Anywhere, iPhone Either
Just ran into Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb over at the Microsoft booth in the PAX exhibit hall. After a bit of chatting I brought up the crash-prone iPhone Live app.
Challenges Versus 'Learn By Death' Frustrations
A few people have written on the 'softer, kinder' ethic found in games these days — more and more games seem to be offering less challenging/frustrating mechanics so that players can actually complete them. I think a lot of this discussion does centre around different play styles — after a long day of banging my head against the walls of the Ivory Tower, I don't want to come home to bang my head against the gaming wall — so I always read these essays with a critical eye. But regardless of what I (or anyone) personally like to play, it does seem like the era of extraordinarily frustrating games has passed, at least for AAA titles:
Bionic Commando Comparisons
Show of hands, how many of you got Bionic Commando: Rearmed and then went out and found the ROM for the original Bionic Commando and played it? Tooling around on the Bionic Commando blog I found a link to two videos Gametrailers put up last week, splicing gameplay from both titles and highlighting some things you might have missed.
The Protagonist, the Player, and the Game Designer
How do a game's designer, player, and protagonist interact? Mike Rubin takes a look at how three parts of a gaming experience interact — especially in terms of interactive fiction games, where many designers plan for responses that don't correlate with how the protagonist should act, but how players make them act. The fact that designers do figure out responses to problems that aren't necessarily part of their 'vision' is a double edged sword:
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Singapore, Jimbaran Bay, Ubud, Candidasa
This tour is ideal for anyone seeking a relaxed vacation with wonderful luxury resorts and fascinating cultural sightseeing.
Begin in the tropical city of Singapore. With an expert private guide, explore British colonial-era landmarks and neighborhoods in the European quarter, Little India, Chinatown, Arab Street and the Malay district. Browse local bazaars where daily activities take place around "wet" and "dry" markets. Explore tiny specialty shops and observe basket weavers and perfume makers at work. Admire the quaint black and white historic townhouses and enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Visit the historic Baba House. Perhaps tour the award-winning Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo, or browse Singapore's exciting Quay Districts. Other options include exploring Gardens by the Bay—a wonderland of theme gardens, waterways, conservatories and "supertrees"—and the Southern Ridges, a trail that provides access to parks, historic sites, distinctive bridges, and hilltop views over the city and harbor. Also see incredible contemporary architecture such as the Marina Bay Sands complex. There will also be free time to enjoy legendary Raffles Hotel, a true urban resort.
Next, fly to Bali, a Hindu island best known for its traditional culture, friendly people, great beaches, and beautiful interior filled with terraced rice fields and jungle. Spend several days of luxury and beachside relaxation in Jimbaran Bay. A guide and driver will be at your disposal for a few hours each day, should you decide to venture to local shops and seafood restaurants. There will also be ample time for you to enjoy the resort's spa, beach, tennis, golf, water activities, and cooking school.
Continue inland to Ubud. With your guide, visit local villages renowned for their Balinese crafts. Also tour the studio's of noted artists and craftsmen. Also explore outdoor markets, the Monkey Forest, Ubud's most interesting museums and galleries, and Balinese water palaces and important temples. If desired, your tour will also include a private Balinese cooking class in a local home. During free time, enjoy Ubud's many cafes and boutiques and take advantage of your resort's spa and your decadent room with a private pool.
Next, travel with your private guide to eastern Bali, one of the island's most traditional provinces. Spend two nights at an exclusive resort perched on a cliff high above the ocean near Candidasa. During flexible private touring, visit revered temples, royal palaces, and Balinese villages known for their weavings, silk and traditional architecture. Enjoy free time to relax on the beach or by the resort's spectacular tiered infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and dine on superb Balinese cuisine. This is also an excellent place for diving, sailing, and romantic sunset yacht rides—all of which we are happy to arrange, upon request.
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On Feb. 26, 2012, an unarmed Trayvon Martin, 17, was gunned down by George Zimmerman, 28, as he walked through a gated community in Sanford, Fla. He was returning to the residence of his father's girlfriend after visiting the local 7-Eleven for some Skittles and a can of Arizona Iced Tea -- one year ago to be exact. A neighborhood volunteer watchman, Zimmerman, who is now charged with second-degree murder, is out on a second bail, awaiting his June 10 trial.
However, Zimmerman may never stand trial for there is a Stand Your Ground hearing April 27, where the judge gets to decide if the defendant warrants protection under that statute. If the court rules that Zimmerman killed Martin because he feared for his life and was indeed standing his ground, he gets to walk free and there will be no murder trial.
While Zimmerman has now been charged, it took four months to get to that point after communities across Sanford and beyond erupted in mass protests. A stampede of rallies, marches and hoodies donned in solidarity even by politicians on the House and local Assembly floors — all echoed a cry for justice. The accusations of injustice and racial profiling blanketed Twitter and Facebook, with celebrities joining "the cause."
Most of those cries and marches have since ceased, the hoodies been put away, celebrities back to looking for publicity other ways, the media and bloggers have moved on to the latest "bleed lead" story -- but Martin's family is still patiently waiting for what they call "justice for Trayvon." Though one celebrity, Russell Simmons along with Martin's parents, are holding a "million hoodies candle light vigil" in New York City's South Plaza Union Square on Tuesday, 6 p.m.
After three judges, stunts, soliciting money online, then subsequently lying under oath about said large sums of money amassed, bail revoked, perjury charges which included his wife, weird television interviews and requests -- Zimmerman will face a jury who will decide his guilt or innocence. Are Trayvon's mom Sybrina Fulton and dad Tracey Martin prepared for the outcome, whatever that may be?
In an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan on Monday night, both parents agreed they were ready for the trial they had waited long, patiently but painfully for, with Fulton adding: "We (want to) make sure that no other parents have to go through what we have gone through in the last year."
Since Martin's death, other gun violence stories have dominated the news, namely the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary massacre and the shooting death of 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton in Chicago, who was gunned down just days after performing at President Barack Obama's inauguration. The shooting took place a mile from his Chicago residence -- bringing the violence to his doorstep, literally and figuratively. The death toll from gun violence is so high in that city that the president was forced to visit last Friday.
Martin's fatal shooting ignited protests about racial injustice but did not spur gun control debates. Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law came under fire instead. Now those gun control debates that were raging from the Senate to pundits on the local evening talk shows after Sandy Hook have also subsided, leaving one to think we are decidedly predictable in matters that matter.
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Get an overview of this hotelA mile from Yale University, in New Haven, CT
Near downtown, Yale
This all-suite hotel is near all downtown New Haven attractions, 1 mile from Yale University, and within 5 miles of Tweed/New Haven Airport. Albert Magnus College, the University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Quinnipiac University are also nearby.
Breakfast, light dinner
Complimentary amenities at Premiere Hotel and Suites include an airport shuttle, breakfast buffet, and a light dinner served Monday - Wednesday.
Kitchen suites
Guestrooms at the Premiere Hotel and Suites provide kitchens, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Some rooms have fireplaces. Executive Penthouse Suites are located on the second floor of the hotel. Ask about our all inclusive living.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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This 2-story hotel is located one mile from Yale University, two miles from downtown New Haven, and seven miles from the Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport. Complimentary shuttle service to the airport and local attractions within 3 miles is provided daily, with reservations. Premiere Hotel and Suites' lobby, Gatehouse and guest suites were renovated in 2008. The hotel now has a grocery store, 1 meeting/conference room totaling 640 square feet, and a fireplace, computer station and TV in the air-conditioned lobby. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily, and the evening manager's reception is served Mondays to Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at the Clubhouse. Wireless and wired Internet access are complimentary in public areas and the meeting rooms. The on-site fitness center offers a treadmill, exercise bike, and elliptical machine. Parking is complimentary. This is a smoke-free property. Ask about our all inclusive living.
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Barbecue grill(s)
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- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 2
- Total number of rooms - 112
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 59
- Free reception
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 640
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 12
- Television in common areas
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Separate living room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
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- Free local calls
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- Iron/ironing board
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- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
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- Partially open bathroom
- Sofa bed size
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A complimentary hot-and-cold buffet breakfast is served 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM daily.
A complimentary light dinner is served 5:30 PM - 7 PM Mondays - Thursdays in the Gatehouse.
This hotel does not have any restaurants but there are several dining options in the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants include:
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Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
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Second Stage Project: Paul's CaseWilla Cather's 1905 story of a Pittsburgh boy whose social aspirations drive him to escape to New York City is now a singular, haunting opera. After a short time living the high life at the Waldorf-Astoria, Paul's longings are crushed in a wrenching finale. The premiere of Paul's Case (April 2013) received rave reviews. Daniel Curran heads the cast as Paul.02/22/2014 - 03/02/201402/2202/2502/2803/02Location: Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
PB&J - Yakety Yach, Don't Talk Bach!Chatham Baroque's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are designed for preschool children and their accompanying adults. Based on a model developed by the Linton Chamber Music Series in Cincinnati, PB&J is hosted by certified Kindermusik teacher Lynda Wingerd, and encourages young children to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance and games. Chatham Baroque performs live, often with guest artists.02/22/201402/22 - 10:00 am02/22 - 11:30 amLocation: McClintic Hall, Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Music on the Edge: Music of Burr Van NostrandAvant-garde master flutist Lindsey Goodman, cellist Dave Eggar, and pianist Eric Moe perform Fantasy Manual for Urban Survival, Anthony Coleman leads the New England Conservatory Chamber Ensemble in Voyage in a White Building 1, and violinist Paul Severtson plays Phaedra Antinomaes.02/22/2014Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Bellefield Hall, 315 S. Bellefield Av., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Hungarian and ItalianHungarian Pictures by Bela Bartok, Les Preludes by Franz Liszt, Concerto for Two Flutes by Domenico Cimarosa featuring Deborah and Rebecca Silverstein, flutes, and the Triumphal March Trumpet March from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi.02/23/2014Time: 3:00 pmLocation: St Bernard's Church, 311 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Music on the MountGreen Light Saxophone Quartet; James Houlik, director.02/23/2014Time: 3:00 pmLocation: St. Mary of the Mount Parish, 403 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Daniel Teadt - Wanderlust in TranslationInternationally-acclaimed baritone Daniel Teadt performs in opera houses, on concert stages, and at festivals throughout the United States and Europe. Named Best Local Artist in 2010 by Pittsburgh Magazine, this former Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist was on the roster of the New York City Opera and toured with the San Francisco Opera. "Wanderlust in Translation," is a program featuring songs by Adamo, Gounod, Hoiby, Ives, Quilter, Schubert, Sibelius, and Wolf, with texts by Goethe, Shakespeare, Shelley, and more.02/23/2014Time: 4:00 pmShadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Pl, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Chamber Music for Piano, Voice, and Flute Chamber music for flute, piano, and voice, with pianist Anoush Tchakarian, soprano Sonya Fandozzi-Caceres, and flutist Josephine Kost playing Bach, Brahms, Sibelius, Saint-Saens, Scriabin, and Ravel.02/23/2014Time: 4pmWestminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Histoire du SoldatA dance with the devil, a baroque breakdown, and world-class musicians combine for an unforgettable dance experience. Back by popular demand, Attack Theatre presents Stravinsky's timeless tale of greed and temptation, "The Soldier's Tale," with musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Carnegie Mellon School of Music conducted by Daniel Meyer. Chatham Baroque joins Attack Theatre dancers for a compelling new duet, "A Tiny Droplet of a Portrait" with original music composed by Dave Eggar.02/23/2014 - 03/01/201402/23 - 7:30 pm02/26 - 7:30 pm02/27 - 7:30 pm03/01 - 7:30 pmPittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Opus OneOpus One performs Beethoven's Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 16b, Steven Stucky's Rain Shadow, and Brahms' Piano Quartet #3 in C minor, Op. 60.02/24/2014Time: 7:30 pmCarnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Listen Locally: Freya String Quartet: RootsHear music inspired by and from the North Dakota roots of FSQ members, featuring the world premiere of Badlands by Matthew Peterson honoring the North Dakota roots of violinist Jason Neukom and violist Jason Hohn, rousing Armenian folk songs from cellist Katya Janpoladyan's native country arranged by Komitas, and Edvard Grieg's String Quartet in G Minor, a childhood favorite of violinist Ashley Buck. 02/24/2014Time: 7:30 pmCarnegie Library Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PAwebsite | map
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The Rapid Box 48" XXL is the durable and portable solution for beautiful modification of strobes and constant lighting. The Rapid Box XXL's frame is constructed from solid aluminum to minimize the overall weight and retain product durability for years to come.
This modifier is equipped with a built-in Profoto speedring allowing for immediate shooting. The Rapid Box XXL is also offered with attachments for the most popular light heads out in the market.
Built on an umbrella frame, The Rapid Box XXL ships ready to use. Simply remove the Rapid Box XXL from its travel case, locate and slide the center runner down the rod, and turn to lock the center ring into place. Setup is that simple. When you're ready to break down your Rapid Box XXL, simply turn the center ring to unlock and slowly guide the runner down the rod.
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Tsa'tsas (pron. za-zas) are traditional relief images of Buddhist deities and are used in Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice. They are sacred objects because they represent the various forms of the Buddha. Looking upon a tsa'tsa is thought to purify the mind, remove obstacles and bestow merit. Tsa'tsas may also be given to those who are ill and dedicated to the deceased.
Shakyamuni Buddha is the historical Buddha who lived in India over 2500 years ago. This tsa'tsa depicts the Buddha calling upon the earth to witness his Awakening. The hand gesture of this statue is called the "earth witness mudra".
The Shakyamuni Buddha tsa'tsa statue is handcrafted of durable resin and finished with a warm cream colored glaze that resembles antique ivory. Made in the USA.
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Lowcountry Republicans go to the polls beginning at 7 this morning to pick their 1st Congressional District nominee — either former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic or former Gov. Mark Sanford.
After the polls close at 7 p.m., the tally will tell who faces off May 7 against Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Green Party candidate Eugene Platt.
Sanford and Bostic finished with the most votes in the 16-way GOP primary two weeks ago to qualify for today's runoff.
Who can vote
Those who voted in the March 19 Democratic primary can't cross over and vote in today's GOP runoff.
Also, only voters in the 1st District are eligible to vote.
The congressional district, redrawn last year, includes parts of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. Other parts of these counties are in the 6th District. To find which district you are in, go to scvotes.org and check your registration under the "voters" tab.
Turnout is expected to be lighter than two weeks ago, when only 12 percent of registered voters voted in the GOP primary. Long lines aren't expected to be an issue.
What to bring
Voters should bring one of five types of photo IDs to the polls: a state driver's license, a DOT-issued photo ID, a new voter registration card with a photo, a U.S. passport or a federal military ID.
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My LGS claims he cannot get ahold of an SR1911. So I'm forced to turn to online sources such as GB. But perusing the current auctions has left me puzzled. Are all factory SR1911's the same? I see one here (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330208831) going for over a grand, while this one here (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330638033) has no bidders as of right now. I realize the first one ends today and the second has a few days left but still, I've been watching both and the one over a grand was bid on days ago. What gives?


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Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak is in a Hail-Mary situation in terms of his job security. Hiring Gregg Williams fresh off a year-long suspension is one of the better things he could have done to try to save his job.
Williams, the former Bills coach, is a good defensive coach. If anybody can breathe some life into the Titans' woeful defense, it's Williams.
Tennessee allowed 29.4 points per game last season, tied for fourth worst in the NFL over the past decade. They were 27th in yards allowed. They need at least three new defensive starters. Munchak has gone 9-7 and 6-10 in his first two seasons. He needs to improve to last beyond 2013.
Williams was hired this week as a senior assistant coach for defense and will work with incumbent defensive coordinator Jerry Gray, who was Williams' defensive chief in Buffalo. Gray will call the defensive plays. But make no mistake, Williams is above Gray on the authority chart. Given Munchak's thin ice, Williams is the best defensive mind the head coach was going to find to come in on a one-year deal.
Williams' hubris ran amok in New Orleans, where his oversight of the bounty scandal got him suspended. Nevertheless, Williams has helped the defense everywhere he has coached in the NFL. He crafted a defensive game plan that beat Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl. Nobody ever will be able to take that away from him.
Williams said this week he has learned from his suspension.
"I take full responsibility and apologize for my previous actions," said Williams, who lost a significant amount of weight and now sports a goatee. "And I've used this year to reorganize my life, and put focus on positive energies and positive ways to inspire and coach and motivate in this profession."
"We always have to change, and I'll have to change some things verbiage-wise, some things tact-wise, and I am excited about doing that," Williams said, making a veiled reference to his "kill the head and the body will follow" line from New Orleans. "But the bottom line is getting players to perform."
QBs didn't shine
The NFL Scouting Combine starts in 11 days, and it will be a second postseason chance for quarterbacks to make a good impression on NFL scouts. The QB crop didn't wow scouts at the Senior Bowl three weeks ago.
Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib wasn't thrilled with his week. He didn't make good downfield throws, and ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay called Nassib's arm strength "vastly overrated."
Nevertheless, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock gave Nassib a good review overall: "Ryan Nassib I thought had a really solid week. To me Ryan Nassib is the kind of kid that's a lot like an Andy Dalton. He will just slowly continue to rise. As teams get to know him, they watch his tape, he can make every throw. Yeah, he's 6-2, 223, he's not a screamer or yeller. But trust me, he can make the throws."
Mayock on North Carolina State's 6-foot-7 Mike Glennon: "There wasn't anything I saw about his week where I'd pound the table and say I feel like from an arm talent or a leadership perspective that this is a first-round quarterback."
Super drama
Once upon a time, the Super Bowl was a snooze. Ten out of 12 Super Bowls from the 1983 season through the 1994 season were blowouts. Now 10 of the last 14 have been decided in the final four minutes. In each of the last 10 games, one team has had the ball in the fourth quarter while trailing by one score.
No wonder the going rate for a television commercial – now at $3.8 million for 30 seconds – keeps going up. Seven of the last nine World Series have been decided in four or five games. Only two of the last 18 NBA Finals have gone to seven games.
Why the drama? The salary-cap era is the biggest reason. Before unrestricted free agency began in 1993, it was easier for great teams to horde quality depth. The best-managed teams were able to become deeper juggernauts. In terms of points scored and allowed, the '93 Cowboys were second on offense and defense. The '91 Redskins were No. 1 on offense and No. 2 on defense. The '86 Bears were No. 2 on offense and No. 1 on defense. The '84 49ers were No. 2 on offense and No. 1 on defense. All of those teams were more dominant on both sides of the ball than any of the past dozen champions.
This year's Super Bowl drew 108.3 million viewers, third most ever behind last year's game (111.3 million) and the 2011 game (111 million).
Since the 2001 season, 11 of 16 teams have represented the NFC in the Super Bowl.
"That's what the NFL wants," said former Niners coach Steve Mariucci. "It wants every city to stay alive."
Niners were healthiest
Hail Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and Packers coach Mike McCarthy. They got their teams in the playoffs despite losing the most starters to injury in the league. The Packers lost 83 games to injury by starters, most in the league, according to the Dallas Morning News. The Redskins lost 75 games by starters, second most in the league.
Buffalo finished with the 11th-most games by starters lost to injury (55), based on the opening-day rosters.
It's good to be healthy. Seven of the top 13 healthiest teams made the playoffs. San Francisco was the healthiest team in the league, losing only four games to injury by starters. Super Bowl champion Baltimore was 13th "most healthy."
The top 10 healthiest teams: 1. San Francisco. 2. Seattle. 3. New Orleans. 4. Chicago. 5. Miami. 6. Houston. 7. Minnesota. 8. St. Louis. 9. New England. 10. Atlanta.
Raiders cover seats
The Oakland Raiders are reducing their stadium capacity by almost 10,000 to 53,200 next season. It will make the Raiders' O.co Coliseum the smallest venue in the NFL. A big block of seats high in the upper deck likely will be covered by a tarp, similar to what Jacksonville did several years ago. The Raiders described the move as a way to prevent television blackouts and promote a more family-friendly atmosphere. The tarps will require 4,850 season-ticket holders to be relocated.
It's a bad commentary on the state of the Raiders, who have missed the playoffs every season since 2003. Since 1995, 64 Raiders home games have been televised locally and 80 have been blacked out. The average regular-season attendance for the Raiders in 2012 was 54,217. The Oakland A's have tarped off sections of the stadium since 2006 and have a capacity of 34,000. The Raiders' lease at O.co Coliseum expires after the 2013 season.
Meanwhile, the Bears will raise prices again, ranging from $3 to $10 per ticket. Chicago's average ticket price last year, not counting club and premium seats, was $111.
Onside kicks
• Former AFL star Walt Sweeney died last week at age 71 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Sweeney was an AFL all-star or NFL Pro Bowler every year from 1964 through 1972. He was first-team All-AFL in 1967 and '68. He made Syracuse University's all-century team in 2000. Sweeney chronicled his battles with drug addiction and alcoholism in a book titled "Off Guard," published two years ago.
"My drug addiction is directly related to the game," he wrote. "It was the San Diego Chargers' trainers and doctors who gave pregame amphetamines to rev me up, postgame sedatives to bring me down, pain killers as 'needed' and steroids, said to be vitamins, for better health. I considered taking drugs as normal for game-day preparation as putting on my game face."
• Ray Lewis III, son of the Ravens' star middle linebacker, followed in dad's footsteps by committing to play football for the University of Miami. Lewis played primarily as a running back in high school, gaining more than 9,000 yards and scoring 93 touchdowns. He says he will play "wherever" Miami coach Al Golden wants him.
• The Southeastern Conference had six of the top 10 recruiting classes for 2013, according to 247Sports. They are No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Mississippi, No. 4 Florida, No. 6 Louisiana State, No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 10 Auburn. Rivals.com had similar rankings. The Jacksonville Jaguars have not drafted an SEC player in the last four years.
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Welcome back, faithful readers.
A month's a long time to go between columns, especially when it comes to comic book news - and especially at this time of the year.
I rang in my New Year's with a stack of back issues and a notepad. Now's the time to surf sites such as Comic Book Resources for all the year-end lists of what critics, creators and others in the industry considered to be the best and worst. Sure, it's all just opinion, but even as a pretty avid reader and collector of comics, I missed a lot of the best stuff from the last 12 months.
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Masks, including 'V for Vendetta,' left, are displayed at a Ricky's Halloween store in New York. Television audiences across China watched an anarchist antihero rebel against a totalitarian government and persuade the people to rule themselves. Soon the Internet was crackling with quotes of 'V for Vendetta's' famous line: 'People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.' The airing of the movie Dec. 14, on China Central Television, stunned viewers and raised hopes that China is loosening censorship.
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The 'Amazing Spider-Man' series came to an end in December and in its place is a new series called 'Superior Spider-Man.' Peter Parker is alive and will remain Spider-Man in the comics, but has a different mind due to a brain-swap with his enemy Doctor Octopus.
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The long-running 'Amazing Spider-Man' series came to an end with issue no. 700, seen here in a second printing variant cover.
That's one of the best (and worst) things about comics. Even though I read them and collect them pretty consistently, there's always something to re-read, rediscover or pick up for the first time.
So, whatever you thought of 2012's comic book output, I'm sure we'll continue discovering some of the good stuff from this past year all throughout 2013 - and that's on top of whatever the new year holds in store for us.
This month marks the beginning of Marvel's "Superior Spider-Man."
That's right, as has been mentioned the last two months in this column, there's a big change happening with Spidey in Marvel's main continuity.
Issue No. 700 of "Amazing Spider-Man" was released Christmas Day and is the last issue of the long-running Marvel series - and readers are pretty torn about the story told in the comic.
So, what happened?
Well, the Spider-Man we've known for so many years is no longer with us anymore.
Peter Parker is dead. But oddly enough, Peter Parker is alive and will remain Spider-Man in the comics. And despite that seeming impossible, the story doesn't even involve the Jackal or clones (as have been employed in the past).
No, writer Dan Slott has thought up something new for the comic. There's no more of the Peter Parker we knew, but instead, someone else is living out his life - and only we really know the truth.
Here's a brief synopsis of what happened in issue No. 700 with no holding back on spoilers:
Doc Ock brain-swapped with our plucky young hero just as his own body bordered on shuffling loose Marvel's mortal coil. And despite the real Peter Parker's best efforts, his last-ditch plan for a switch back fell short just as Doc Ock's body (with Peter Parker's mind) did fail - leaving, yep, you guessed it, ol' Octavius's main brain in our beloved Web Head's body. But in his last remaining moments, Peter hit Ock with some morality and, "With great power comes great responsibility," so now he's going to be a good guy. And only we know his secret. Though some of Spidey's supporting cast might have some suspicions.
Slott got death threats after the reveal of the storyline. And people are still pretty upset about a villain being the new Spider-Man.
But, detractors are just that, folks - people looking to draw down and take away from something to reduce the value, importance and quality of it. Marvel's 700th issue of "Amazing Spider-Man" has as many fans as it does detractors, so let those unhappy with dramatic change in comics speak ill and belittle it all they want.
Starting this month, Marvel will begin publishing its new title, "Superior Spider-Man." Slott and artist Ryan Stegman will put out the book twice-monthly, with Doctor Octopus working to be the greatest Spider-Man the world has ever known.
"But can he keep up the ruse?" Marvel asks in teasers for the book. "Will Spidey's closest allies discover the fate of Peter Parker? And can this Spider-Man truly be a hero?"
I love Neil Gaiman, but the guy broke my heart last month.
In December, the comic book writer, novelist and children's author announced he will be doing his last-ever book-signing tour in 2013.
"They're exhausting, on a level that's hard to believe," Gaiman said on his website. "I love meeting people, but the sixth hour of signing, for people who have been standing in a line for seven hours, is no fun for anybody. ... So I'm going to try and make this tour the glorious last U.S. book signing tour, and then stop doing book signing tours for good."
Gaiman is responsible for DC's now classic series "The Sandman" as well as the novels "American Gods," "Anansi Boys" and more. With a new novel due out this year, the coming book-signing dates will surely feature longer-than-normal-lines - as this will be it, the last signing tour. According to the author, a signing Gaiman did in Georgia in 2009, which wasn't a part of any book tour, took more than seven hours, and he signed for more than 1,000.
Here's hoping he comes somewhere close by. I could see taking a special road trip to meet the man before he quits public signings for good.
Of course, according to the website Comic Book Resources, where I first read this news, Gaiman's not ruling out impromptu signings.
"I might even sign books if I feel like it," the writer said, citing a "ninja book signing" at St. Mark's Bookshop in New York he announced via Twitter a few hours before it happened.
I work full-time at a restaurant called "Forte" in downtown Jamestown, N.Y.
Each week we host a trivia challenge for customers, where teams can compete for a gift card and other prizes.
The questions that get asked cover a number of topics and areas of knowledge. However, in recent months, there's been a new addition to the weekly list of quiz questions.
The guy who runs the Wednesday night get-together now has a weekly comic book question courtesy of yours truly.
That's right, you can nerd out weekly if you want, but only at our in-house trivia challenge. Can't make the Wednesday night gig? No sweat. I figured I'd make comic book trivia a regular part of my monthly column from now on. Don't know why I didn't think of adding a question to this column sooner.
So, for this column's first-ever trivia question, name the writer credited with co-creating both Swamp Thing and Wolverine, as well as other X-Men team members Nightcrawler, Storm and Colossus.
In the weird news category, China made entertainment headlines in December after CCTV producers aired the comic book movie "V For Vendetta."
The film never appeared in Chinese theaters, though, according to The Associated Press, it's unclear whether it was ever banned. The AP published a story late last month about the film having been aired in China, saying it raised hopes that China is loosening censorship.
Written by Alan Moore, "V For Vendetta" is owned by DC Comics and was made into a movie in 2006. In the story, a person known only as "V" rebels against a totalitarian British government and makes a plea for people to rule themselves.
Not familiar with either the movie or its source material? Well, chances are you saw the Guy Fawkes masks from the film on TV during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The AP story about the airing was pretty extensive and posed questions about what it meant for China to air the movie. All I can really think about is what the Chinese viewers thought of Natalie Portman's big bald head.
Well, the new year brought with it news of AMC's "The Walking Dead."
Last week, AMC debuted footage from the second half of season three of the show, which is now on hiatus.
Only another month of waiting, folks, and then the show will return to the air for the second half of its better-than-ever third season.
Last year exceeded expectations in terms of comic books, comic book movies and all areas of entertainment. Here's hoping 2013 can do the same.
And lastly, in answer to the trivia question posed earlier in this month's column, the writer credited with co-creating both Swamp Thing and Wolverine, as well as other X-Men team members, is none other than Len Wein. He co-created the character Swamp Thing, for crying out loud. Check out "House of Secrets" No. 98 in the next month if you get a chance. That's the issue where ol' Swampy debuted. Then I'll see you back here in February for another extended mess of comic book blather.
- Nerding Out With Nick Dean is a monthly column about comic books, movies and more. For more, visit NerdingOutWithNickDean .blogspot.com.


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Ray's already planning some post-retirement relaxation
Last week the Colts got revenge on the Texans and doomed their bid for the first seed in the AFC. After earning the fifth seed and completing a remarkable single-season turnaround the Colts now face a familiar foe: the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens enter the playoffs in an unusual spot: a suspect defense now depends on an offense to bail them out. Can the Colts continue their unlikely march to the Super Bowl? Here's a few things to keep an eye on as we try to answer that question:
1. Watch for Vick Ballard. The rookie has performed admirably in place of Donald Brown, improving his blocking along the way and running with authority. The Ravens are tough in the red zone, first overall in the league, but very shaky leading up to that point. Ballard can take advantage of 20th ranked rushing defense.
2. Watch for the story-that-isn't-really-a-story. Bob Irsay…blah, blah…drunk…blah, blah…Mayflower. We get it. The Colts spent 30 years in Baltimore and have now spent 29 seasons in Indianapolis. Petty nature among a group of people in Baltimore prevents the media from moving on to real news. Instead they'll march out the same tired story that we all know. In fact, the men playing on the field know little about the real history nor do they care more for that than they do winning. There will be a day this is a non-issue. Sadly, this Sunday isn't that day.
3. Watch for ChuckStrong. Chuck Pagano's triumphant return from cancer has sparked the team but he's more than a rallying cry for this young team. Pagano will bring an intimate knowledge of the Ravens defense, a unit he coached for four years before joining the Colts. Pagano is wily, described as some within the building as "fiery" and will likely use that motivation along with his knowledge of the Ravens to get this offense in gear.
4. Watch for rookie exaggerations. If there's one thing that we can be sure of every postseason, it's that media will put far more value on quarterbacks' playoff performances than necessary. If a quarterback plays well and/or leads his team to a victory or two, he's labeled with a myriad of meaningless yet magical words like "clutch," "winner," etc. With three rookie quarterbacks in the playoffs this weekend, the media is salivating to crown the next quarterback who "just wins" and has "ice water in his veins."
5. Watch for the rope-a-dope. Ray Lewis is returning after missing ten games due to a triceps injury. Don't buy into the hype just yet. He may not play much or could play the entire game. He'll be on the gameday roster but coach John Harbaugh is saavy and will use Lewis as a strategic chip until he must reveal his plans. Lewis was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and likely will play. To what degree and in what role he'll be used will be a gameday decision. The Colts will be forced to prepare for the scenario either way.
6.Watch for teary-eyed soliloquies. Ray Lewis is retiring. He's a great player, possibly one of the greatest. He's certainly the prototypical linebacker of his generation. Expect the TV crews to wax poetic about Lewis, describing his epic acts of heroism and his unparalleled love of the game. It may induce vomiting but it's going to happen. I suggest a drinking game: every time someone gushes about Lewis have a swig. It may make the afternoon more tolerable.
7. Watch for fullback troubles. Vonta Leach used to kill the Colts in Houston, and he may well do it again on Sunday. Leach was Pro Football Focus' top graded fullback, by a large margin, and is the AFC starter at the position. The Colts' inside linebackers have struggled to get off their blocks at times throughout the season, and if they allow Leach to come at them with a full head of steam, it's going to be a long day.
8. Watch for injured offensive lines. The Colts will be missing Joe Reitz at left guard due to a concussion, so it will likely be Jeff Linkenbach in his place. Linkenbach has actually been decent at guard this season, while his time at right tackle was a complete mess. Samson Satele, on the other hand, may return, taking over the center position from A.Q. Shipley. But the more meaningful injury is Baltimore's RG Marshal Yanda. Yanda received a "serious" high-ankle sprain in Week 14, and sat out in Week 15 and 17. He says he is going to be 100%, but if he's not, it would be a huge blow to the Baltimore offensive line.
9. Watch for Ray Rice. Rice is the Ravens only true weapon. No, Joe Flacco, despite having a cannon arm, is not a weapon. This was supposed to be Flacco's big year, but he's been below average by most dependable measurables. Rice, on the other hand, is still one of the top 10 backs in football, despite being used less over the second half of the season. The Colts' defense? Worst in the league against the run. They'll need to slow down Rice, like they did Foster last week, if they're looking for an upset.
10. Watch for the "other" targets. The Ravens' big names in the receiving corps are Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin, but I'm more interested in another couple of names: Jacoby Jones and tight end Dennis Pitta. The Colts' defense has been 31st against #3/4 receivers and 30th against tight ends this season. Meanwhile, Pitta has had a decent year, but Jones has had his struggles. If there's ever a defense to have a big game against, it would be this one.
11. Watch for regression. The Colts' free agent acquisitions of Samson Satele and Tom Zbikowski started for most of the season, but have been hurt the last few weeks, allowing A.Q. Shipley and Joe Lefeged to start in their place. They've performed better than the starters by any measurable that I've seen. Shipley is rated 16th among centers by PFF, while Satele is in the bottom five. Lefeged was ranked 16 spots higher than Zbikowski by the same grades, and was miles better in both run stop percentage and tackling efficiency. If the two veterans are healthy and start on Sunday, the Colts may actually be worse off.
12. Watch for the unlikely win. The Colts are red hot while the Ravens are not. Joe Flacco will need his superhero underoos to pull this one off as the Ravens defense simply isn't up to the task of topping Andrew Luck and the suddenly solid run game. It'll be a tight contest and easily could swing the other way but in the end I expect the Colts to pull off an upset and live to fight another day. Colts 24 Ravens 21.


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You going for variants as well?
Happy 500 to me!!
You going for variants as well?
Happy 500 to me!!
Happy 500th, dude!
No, no variants, really. I just like the look of the white hair Ben and smiling Lando better than the others.
Enjoying your mini-rigs?
Sure will when they get here!
I just won Endor Leia, 8D8, and AT-ST Driver for $20, all in really nice condition. I have been losing out a lot on Hoth Leia. For some reason she is really popular.
Peeps who have hooked me up: General Grievous Dark Marble jjreason Ramy GrandMoffLouie Josephe vader121 Val Da Car
From Star Wars Episode VII: the Broadway Edition... FN and the Amazing Technically-Poe's Dream Jacket.
Received a nice unpunched ROTJ Weequay yesterday. For some reason it took me a while to get one of these. I know they are very common (as well as are most of the ROTJ). Weequay was one of my favorites. Had 6 as a kid. Bought 5 of them at a KB sale for $1.29 each. How's that for a good memory?
Still waiting on the Carbonite block.
Btw, if any of you need nice vintage figures email me. I have tons and about 95% are complete with original weapons. We'll work out a nice deal.
This is in one area of vintage collecting that really gets under my skin. The devil is the details. Whether you collect MOC or loose items you need to pay attention to the details. Here is a detail that is clearly noticeable and yet is frequently overlooked. Just read what is said at RS.
"I'm sick and tried of these motherfrakkking Sith on this motherfrakkker plane!"
Mace Windu - Episode 2.5: Sith on a Plane
Also, I won a Walrusman and a Tie Pilot today, both in outstanding condition. As soon as I receive them, i'll tack them onto my total in my little thread.
Peeps who have hooked me up: General Grievous Dark Marble jjreason Ramy GrandMoffLouie Josephe vader121 Val Da Car


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Fencl School Project Underway
Bob St. Cyr teaches construction and woodworking classes at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) in Ontario, Canada. Normally the classes might build sheds, but this year the 45 students ranging in age from 15 to 19 are building a Fencl. Not only will they be building a tiny house on wheels, but the project will raise the student's awareness of environmental issues and consumerism. It's the perfect assignment for students because it covers all elements of building: reading architectural plans, ordering materials, framing, exterior work, insulation, plumbing, electrical, roofing and interior finishing.
Bob has been busy putting together a materials list and ordering. Susan been busy figuring out what kind of cupboards, siding, finishes, etc. Do we get propane for the burners and fridge or just go with electric? We've got to make decisions about how to customize things and it is all fairly anxiety inducing. What if we make the wrong decision? Is it fixable? It is important to remember nothing is set in stone and learn to breath again.
One decision we made that is definitely right is to use a new trailer. We trekked out to a farm to look at a used one, and by the time we put on new tires, new suspension, new electrical, sandblasted the rust off and painted it, it would have cost only marginally less and since it is already at least 20 years old who knows what the true condition of the axle is.
The axiom -- a house need "good boots and a good hat" -- is true in this case. If the trailer represents the boots, it better be the best one around.
I've had lots of great discussions with students and teachers about why I'm doing this. The most common question is "why not just buy a real trailer? Second hand ones are cheap." Yes, but they're all metal and plastic and not remotely anything I'm interested in living in. I'd stick with a tent before I'd move into metal. Heck I've tented for 27 years on my gram's property and it is doable, but a tiny house on wheels will be a home.
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Women's Tennis Handles Akron, 6-1
AKRON, Ohio - The Ball State women's tennis team (12-7, 2-1 MAC) took its first of two Mid-American Conference weekend road matches Friday with a 6-1 victory over Akron (10-11, 2-1 MAC).
"It's never easy to win on the road in the conference," said Ball State head women's tennis coach Max Norris. "Akron fought hard with a short-handed roster and I was impressed how they never gave up. I give credit to their coaches. This was a good win for us because everyone played and got a win in either doubles or singles. We are looking forward to playing at Buffalo tomorrow."
Ball State began the day by securing the doubles point, winning all three matches. Courtney Wild and Ayaka Terashi was the first match off the court after winning by default over Akron on court three. Toni Ormond then paired up with Kristel Sanders at the No. 2 doubles position to take an 8-3 win over Martina Zerbola and Caroline which captured the point for the Cardinals. Courtney Earnest and Bethany Moore were the last duo off the court winning 8-5 on court one.
In singles play, Toni Ormond won first by default at the No. 6 spot to give Ball State the 2-0 edge over Akron. Ashlyn Rang and Courtney Wild both won in straight sets in their respective positions. Earnest put the Cardinals up 5-0 over the Zips with her 6-2, 6-3 defeat over Martina Zerbola. Moore was also a winner for the Cardinals while Kristel Sanders would fall to her opponent at No. 3 singles.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues Mid-American Conference action Saturday at Buffalo with a 1 p.m. first serve.
Ball State 6, Akron 1
1. Courtney Earnest/Bethany Moore (BSU) def. Olga Shkundina/Ksenia Berestetska (UA) 8-5
2. Toni Ormond/Kristel Sanders (BSU) def. Martina Zerbola/Caroline Harpaintner (UA) 8-3
3. Courtney Wild/Ayaka Terashi (BSU) won by default
1. Courtney Wild (BSU) def. Olga Shkundina (UA) 6-2, 6-4
2. Courtney Earnest (BSU) def. Martina Zerbola (UA) 6-2, 6-3
3. Ksenia Berestetska (UA) def. Kristel Sanders (BSU) 7-5, 6-4
4. Ashlyn Rang (BSU) def. Caroline Harpaintner (UA) 7-5, 6-3
5. Ayaka Terashi (BSU) def. Marta Briega (UA) 6-1, 6-0
6. Toni Ormond (BSU) won by default
Order of finish:
Doubles – 3, 2, 1
Singles – 6, 5, 1, 2, 4, 3


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August 30, 2006
8 Out Of 10 Owners Who Expressed a Preference Said Their Cats Preferred Stephanie
20 comments:
"For The Valarie You Don't Yet Know."ReplyDelete
I don't think I'd pay for them to be my advertising company.
"Loves the Ashlee You Hate."ReplyDelete
Hey now!
You always find the funnest stuff! Yours is good
"Fresh from the Captain's Xavier." - That one's cute!ReplyDelete
OMG, mine is PERFECT for me right now!ReplyDelete
"Because mamamilkers is complicated enough"
Thanks for the giggle :)
"You'll Look a Little Lovelier Each Day with Fabulous Pink Lori" (a great t-shirt for me)ReplyDelete
"Your in Good Hands with Matthew"
"The Mark Breakfast"
HA - "Vorsprung Durch Steve"
I couldn't stop myself. I just kept hitting the 're-load' button. Darn you, Steph! You find the most addicting stuff!ReplyDelete
~But I'd Rather Have A Bowl of O Mama Mia.
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So of course, I blogged this!
Ho, Ho, Ho, Green Jodi!ReplyDelete
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With A Name Like Adventures In Babywearing, It Has To Be Good.
The Adventures In Babywearing That Likes To Say Yes.
The Best Part of Waking Up is Adventures In Babywearing in Your Cup.
"Happiness is Laundry Pile-shaped."ReplyDelete
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"He who thinks Heth Drink Heth."
"This is the age of the Heth"
"When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Heth Overnight."
Oh my! I better quit now....
How fun... "Get Lisa or Get Out!"ReplyDelete
Well... I know I need to lose weight, but this isn't nice:ReplyDelete
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Ha ha! I added a few others to my post today. That was fun.
phjio"Beware of Expensive Heidi"ReplyDelete
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You always find the funniest stuff!!!
I am SO laughing...listen to this...ReplyDelete
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hehehehe...thank you for the morning giggle!
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that was fun.
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LaughterThoughts Wanted.ReplyDelete
Have a Break. Have a LaughterThoughts.
LaughterThoughts Tested. Mother Approved.
Time to Make the LaughterThoughts.
For the LaughterThoughts You Don't Yet Know.
And here are my favorites:
We're Serious about LaughterThoughts.
Have a LaughterThoughts and Smile.
The LaughterThoughts that Smiles Back.
This was fun enough to do one for everyone in the family!ReplyDelete
"wouldn'tyou like to be a Feezor too?"
"Chocolate Linda since 1911"(yea, I've been loving it that long!)
"turn loose the Stevie"
"Bougie - the other white meat"
"puts the Soteria in Britain" (how'd they know?)
"Things happen after a cowbell"ReplyDelete
"The Dirt says Hot, The Label says Cowbell"
Ha ha ha
Great link!
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A Barefoot in the Garden is Forever!ReplyDelete
Nothing works better than a Heather
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Come one Come all to Heather!


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I'm going to go uptown with my rooms and tear ish up.
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one room in the house is a living room.
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Memory space on a hard drive.
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An abreviation of the expression 'Room Temperature', meaning plain or neutral. Most commonly used in reference to physical appearance; someone who is neither attractive or unattractive.
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Prep Time 5 minutes |
Cook Time 20 minutes
4 cups butternut squash, 1 medium, diced, leave skin on
2 cups Edensoy UnsweetenedEdensoy Original
28 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes w/Green Chilies, do not drainor any Eden Whole Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt, or to taste
1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, freshly grated, optional
2 Tbsp green onions, finely sliced
1/2 cup croutons, optional
Place squash in saucepan with Edensoy. Simmer until the squash is soft. Do not boil. Puree the squash together with 1 can of Eden Tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Place puree in a pot with the remaining can of tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add ginger and garnish with croutons and sliced green onions, if desired. Delicious and easy!
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Doing lots of ketermine and popping in and out of the hole aggresivelly.
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Ketamin, your super cool friends who do Ketamin most weekends but ALWAYS complain about the comedowns etc afterwards but are complete and utter fucking idiots and do it again with the next day saying the same thing, doing the same thing, you guys get old and boring real fucking fast.
Stupid fucked up space cadet that will work a shit job for the rest of their lives: Im going to do Ketamin again tommorow.
Normal person: Dont you mean Regretamin you fucking dolt cunt stain faggot.
Normal person: Dont you mean Regretamin you fucking dolt cunt stain faggot.
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An email that you made just for spam emails and other unwanted emails. Useful when signing up for something that you know will give you junk mail.
I'm glad that i have a Dumpster Email so i don't have to read all the emails this site will send me
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I think it's funny how Olczyk is so bad when he doesn't credit the wings, but then Pierre credits Cleary for hard work in the corner and people here are still irritated. Guess they can't win.
I'm not one to harp on announcers. I think a lot of the perceived injustices are just because people are Wings fans and hear what they want to hear.
But even on broadcasts for other teams, Olczyk is absolutely awful and unprofessional in his love for the Hawks and Pens and disdain for certain teams.


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A new poll shows New Jersey Governor Chris Christie maintaining a dominant double-digit lead over his Democratic challenger.
The Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday shows Christie favored by 58 percent of respondents, while 30 percent back state Sen. Barbara Buono. Eight percent are undecided.
Buono has barely moved the needle against the powerful Republican in six months of polling.
The new survey finds Christie with commanding leads among Shore residents, independent voters and women. Buono leads among black voters, with Hispanic and urban voters divided about evenly.
Thirty percent of Democrats back Christie, while just 4 percent of Republicans align with Buono.
"The question is if Gov. Christie has coattails and, unless he goes all-out for legislative Republicans, the answer now is no," Carroll said. "Buono looks like she's no help to Democrats," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
The telephone survey of 2.042 New Jersey voters was conducted from Aug. 1-5. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points.


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When Charles Dickens was writing "A Christmas Carol" in the mid-1800s, you can be pretty sure that the master didn't envision any
production numbers.
But that is exactly what you'll find when Altoona Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical version of "A Christmas Carol," featuring a score by Alan Menken, the composer behind "The Little Shop of Horrors" and many Disney animated classics, such as "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast."
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Mirror photo by Gary M. Baranec
Above, Scrooge (Bryce Cossitor, far left) and the butcher (Rick Marshall, second from left) show street urchin Nicholas (Alex Vicars) a prize turkey, as village ladies (from left, Tracey Ingold, Janet Bergamaschi and Leslie Rupp) look on.
"The first thing we want to emphasize is that this is a new version of 'A Christmas Carol' that hasn't been seen before in this area," said Steve Helsel, the director. "It's a big Broadway musical version of the show."
The production will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona.
The musical "A Christmas Carol" played each holiday season on Broadway from 1994 to 2003. It was adapted into a TV movie starring Kelsey Grammer, Jane Krakowski and Jason Alexander in 2004.
According to Helsel, the musical sticks very closely to the classic Dickens story. It just happens to be told in a new way.
"It's basically all music," he explained. "There's music underneath the little bit of dialogue that there is, and then it's right back to the music."
But don't expect to hear any familiar tunes.
"A lot of Christmas productions use traditional holiday songs, and it doesn't sound like that at all," Helsel said. "It definitely sounds like a Broadway show."
A Broadway show that caused quite a stir when ACT held auditions. Helsel said that more than 70 people auditioned for the show, including many children. Even the large cast - 44 people - couldn't take all those who wanted to participate.
"It's one of the largest [casts] we've had," Helsel said. "And we have all ages, from children to senior citizens. ... There's a lot of new people in the show, which is great, too. And a lot of new people in starring roles, which is nice."
Alongside all those new faces is one very prominent, familiar one: Bryce Cossitor, 52, of Altoona as Dickens' "squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner," Ebenezer Scrooge. Cossitor is an ACT regular and a member of the company's board of directors and was drawn to the part by its "challenge."
"Of course, it's a classic tale, a classic role," Cossitor said. "What I find interesting is the evolution of the character - from a mean, nasty miserly man to someone who develops a warm, loving, heart and a love of Christmas. So that's a great challenge for an actor."
Scrooge's story of redemption stretches his acting skills.
"Very quickly moving between emotions [is difficult]," he said. "You've got everything from being very mean and cold hearted to being afraid to being almost giddy."
For his part, Helsel is happy to have Cossitor take on the role.
"I think the challenging thing for him is it's not just him performing - he has a lot of songs that he sings - but he has a lot of downtime where he's not the focus, but he's onstage," he said. "So he has to stay in character but he's not the focus.
"He's got the perfect voice and the perfect demeanor for this role. We're really blessed to have him."
One of the new faces in this year's cast is Joshua Phillips of Hollidaysburg, an East Freedom native who has lived in New York City and in Arizona and recently moved back to the area.
Phillips, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, was drawn to ACT's "A Christmas Carol" because he was able to see the original version of the show as a child.
"I had seen this version of the show on Broadway the first year it was playing," he said. "I saw it with my mom and my dad and I saw it in Madison Square Garden. I remember just absolutely loving it. When I heard ACT was doing a version of the show, I just wanted to be a part of it."
According to Phillips, his role is a dual one, because all of the ghosts appear twice in the musical.
"The Ghost of Christmas Present is a double part, in that I play just a regular person in the city of London who sees Scrooge's behavior, and then I manifest as the Ghost of Christmas Present later on," he said.
Surprisingly, the part also gives him a chance to be part of something perhaps unexpected of a ghost: A big production number.
"I have the opportunity to do a tap number," Phillips said. "It's a big, flashy, Vaudeville style number, with dancing girls and the whole thing."
Phillips thinks the show will be well-received when it debuts Thursday.
"Everyone is working really hard, and I think the end product is going to show that," he said. "We're really starting to peak, I think."
Helsel sees some anticipation for the show in the community, as well.
"[Excitement] seems to be building," he said. "We added a performance - there's a Saturday matinee. I think people really enjoy having a big Christmas show before Thanksgiving to sort of kick off the holiday season."
Mirror Staff Writer Keith Frederick is at 946-7466.