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Last year you watched me establish amazing credibility with my weekly Beat The Man picks. Each week I spotlit 3-5 picks and together we crushed The Man for a Vegas-thumping…uhm .500 record ATS. Basically, we spent the 10% vig each week for extra intensity on Gameday and helped Vegas build another hotel. But it sure was fun, wasn't it? (If you started with me early, and ignored me by week 10 – you made a tidy profit). BTM will be front-page news this season. That's what I earn with a .500 record and some fancy sentences.
I'm even better at pre-season predictions.
For instance, last year I had the Titans and the Bucs at the BigBowl. Buffalo was going to damage many teams, Philly would crash and burn, Green Bay stunk, New England had nothing and the Carolina Panthers were still the Carolina Panthers. Who's your Daddy, eh? (I did have the Bengals on the watch out list, along with Dallas (who exceeded my expectations), and of course Seattle. Plus Indy and KC as big time contenders. (So I wasn't completely bunk).
Now I've got a year under my belt and feel an absolute right to enlighten you all to my technically advanced opinion. So without further manipulation of the truth, here's how I see things this year:
Teams that suck
Let's do this list first, eh? We'll start at the bottom and work our way up. Hey, bet you don't see that elsewhere! See, I told you I was different.
Just plain ol' bad. What are we working with here? Bad back overachiever Jeff Garcia will really put those pocket skills to use behind an O-Line that couldn't protect last year. If the new additions at Guard pan out, and they avoid last years injury bug – is this the QB that can take advantage of the stretch-the-field WRs? Negative – he can't get them the ball deep. Running game does have potential if those Guard positions cement, and Rookie flash Lee Suggs can handle the load (I believe that he can, actually).
Defense? On a 5-point scale I rated them: DL 2.5, LB 2, DB 1.5. That's a nice steady decline to the end zone. Go ahead, strike fast, we don't have much to stop you.
The Dog Pound will be wearing poodle heads this year. Woof woof.
I felt like Chicago was having a good off-season. And I like their draft a little bit, so I had expected my assessment to be somewhat favorable. But after getting my nails dirty, the reality is – they suck. RB Thomas Jones ain't gonna cut it. Certainly not enough to take the pressure off of just out of his diapers QB Rex Grossman. People have a good vibe about Grossman, they think he has a chance, and so do I. But he doesn't have a chance right away… and here's who he's throwing to: Inconsistent Marty Booker, and the guy we're glad got taken before we picked – David Terrell. He's shown nothing. Who's behind them? No one.
On Defense Lovie Smith is going to use everything he knows to make them better than mediocre. Some nice fresh blood on the D-line is a good place to start. DT Draft picks Tommie Harris and Tank Johnson join promising young DE talent: Michael Haynes and Alex Brown. Behind that you have Urlacher (and maybe 2nd yr player Lance Briggs) and a secondary we can't be very secure about. Charles Tillman played good ball, but one yr doesn't decide a player. And he's got very little talent around him other than Mike Brown (who may be a 1yr wonder himself).
If I'm new coach Smith, I'm handing the ball to A-train all day, behind an improved O-line, and hoping we can keep it close enough to squeak out a miracle. That's the gist here.
This is a transition yr for the J-E-T-S. Departed veterans and an influx of youth are a recipe for "we're not ready yet". While many are touting WRs Santana Moss and ex-Titan Justin McCareins to have "explosive" potential, that seems wishful thinking to me (MC hasn't posted that creditability yet, and Moss was a perpetual flirt before finally posting solid numbers last yr). With the exception of ex-Hawk Kevin Mawae, the OL is pedestrian. I expect Curtis Martin to hit the wall this year (take note FF fans). This means Pennington is going to have to hold the ball too long, often, and get clobbered in the process. And that's not the problem side of the ball…
The Defense is just getting its feet wet. On that side of the ball, they did have a suitable draft (LB Vilma, CB Straight, S Coleman and Washington), which is good, cuz those rookies will see plenty of playing time by mid-season when the Jets are no longer involved in the big picture. (On the other hand, as a credit to Herman Edwards, if they're able to establish their identity as the team you fail to respect… they could bump up into the Bottom Feeder category).
Game 1 vs CIN should tell us a lot about who the Jets are – if they get clowned, then that's what they are.
Bottom Feeders
Contrary to teams that just suck – Bottom Feeders are quiet teams that I expect to put the hurt on unprepared "good" teams.
Will Carson Palmer play well enough to keep Jon Kitna on the bench? How many games will it cost them if he doesn't? That's a question I can't answer. What about the loss of Corey Dillon? Well, Rudi Johnson proved a pile mover last year and RB Chris Perry is a very astute draft pick that gives the Bengals an extra dimension to an already potent offense. Now that WR Chad Johnson is a marked man, will Peter Warrick step up and be the bona fide player we all thought he'd be coming out of Florida State? I think yes. If Palmer can play, this offense can hurt you.
Will coach Lewis improve the defense to the status of playoff team? Uhmmmmm…yeah-no! (otherwise known as, I want to say "yes", but the talent says "no"). Serious problems on the DL and DB says they can't stop the pass… But I like what the Bengals are doing. And no one has been able to say that for over a decade. I think they're a team to watch and one that will chew your ankle if they must to get a win out of you. The epitome of a team on the creep…
If the Tigers-of-a-Strange-Breed can split their first 4 games (vs NYJ, MIA, BAL, PITT), I'm thinking they'll cause problems throughout the year. Keep an eye on that line, betting man…
"Well, well, well", said the funky chicken..."Surprise, surprise, surpriiise!", said Gomer Pyle… "I'm a little concerned about Atlanta", said this article's author. Freshman coach Jim Mora (ex 49ers Defensive Coordinator) has lots of toys to work with here. Michael Vick is always cause for concern. Peerless Price gets some breathing room with the drafting of Ohio St WR Michael Jenkins (who some rate very highly), and quiet guy Dez White comes over from Da Bears for a decent 3rd option (not to mention TE Alge Crumpler turning some heads). Some are not crediting the tandem of Head thumper T.J. Duckett and waterbug Warrick Dunn as much as I do, but that's a duo that can do some damage… if not for O-line concerns. Did I say O-line concerns? New line coach Alex Gibbs comes over from Denver. He's been known to solve O-line concerns, eh? Now let's get to that defense. That's what coach Mora told me…
They're going back to the 4-3. (Which is smart, because to take away the best part of your defense – relegating pass rushing DE's Patrick Kearney and Brady Smith to what is essentially DT duties in a 3-4 – so you can add another quality LB you don't have on the roster, into the basic formation? Is stupid. Stupid is as stupid does, eh Gump?) Their talented inside guy Rod Coleman is met with this year's 'Schleprock steal of the Draft' Chad Lavalais to make for a very impressive, attacking D-line. About those LB's – outside of Keith Brooking, maybe rookie Demorrio Williams has a chance to impress. And at DB, they tabbed aNOTHER stellar draft pick in DeAngelo Hall. I am banking on Hall to be a playmaker right out of the box. He'll be mirrored by the suitable Aaron Beasley and x-Niner Jason Webster. Safety? That's a concern. Watch for aaaaaaNOTHER rookie, Etrick Pruitt, in one of those spots.
The Falcons just happened to stock themselves at positions of need, with talent I like in this year's draft. They also have some dynamic athletes already in place. And a coach that I feel knows just what to do with that talent. They're a concern.
Okay, this oughta be real interesting. This offense, while young, appears to be very solid and explosive. QB Joey Harrington now has several weapons to throw to. Rookie WR Roy Williams is the perfect compliment to Charles Rodgers (who suffered through an injury plagued freshman season), and former 49er Tai Streets is an excellent 3rd option (shades of Bobby Engram). Let's not forget blazer Az-Hakim at his more fitting 4th wideout spot either. At Running Back, Kevin Jones is going to light up the world and compete for Rookie of the Year. I love this kid. All this nonsense about strictly an outside threat, is just that – nonsense. What you'll see is Emmitt Smith style slippery between the tackles (he's always falling forward), and Shaun Alexander type explosion once he gets through there. Great Back – watch and see. And guess what? They have one of the better young O-Lines in the NFL. We'll see points scored in Detroit.
The Defense is actually very serviceable, while also a bit young. Not much to get excited about up front, but not much to worry about either. LB could be a team strength if rookie Teddy Lehman is able to step right in and join last year's success, Boss Bailey (I believe he will). And in the Secondary, quality CB Fernando Bryant joins Dre Bly for a very heady tandem. Add to that mix draft guru Rob Rang's [Editor Doug, promo link op!] [Editor's note – I don't sleep, Schlep!] sleeper favorite Keith Smith, and veteran Brock Marion at safety and you'll see that the ONLY thing Detroit has done this off-season is improve their team and chance to compete.
Young squad, athletically talented – coached by Mariucci? Sound familiar? I expect Detroit to motor up and give a LOT of teams trouble. We may be looking at a Wild Card surprise here...
Great Pretenders
You've seen these names tossed around as teams to fear this year. I don't fear them. Like Churchill said, "The only thing to fear is…" uh, myself!
Knock knock... Who's there? The NFC Championship… NFC Championship with who? Not the Philadelphia Eagles. This year the wheels come off. While everyone is pointing to the signings of The Freak (Kearse) and The Geek (Owens) as the missing ingredients – I point to something else: They're desperate. 3 Championship losses will do that to you, eh. So they scrapped the past years' plan and went for the quick fix.
Here's the reality: They lost 2 premier CB's in Taylor and Vincent. That area of the defense is now in disarray. They lost Defensive MVP LB Carlos Emmons, that area of the defense has now been obliterated since their blitz-happy heyday. Starters Jones, Simoneau, and Wayne – are pedestrian. Can the back 7 be offset by a scary, scrappy, and athletic front 4? Can any front 4 be that good? No. Therefore, the strength of the team has officially been decimated. They can't run Johnson's scheme's anymore without getting burned for quick scores.
Is the Offense good enough to make up for it? Donovan McNabb, Running Back-by-committee, and Terrell "I'm-a-pain-in-the-ass-when-things-don't-go-my-way" Owens? Get yourself a cushion TO-ilet. That ass is gonna hurt this year. The Eagles will not make the playoffs. (This division is no longer a walk-thru). That's right, baby – fearless predictions.
I absolutely did not expect to discredit this team for 2004, one of my pocket success teams of 2003. But these are the facts: They'll have to score constantly to have a chance. Last year's defensive improvement has been shattered by the Manning contract. An average defense cannot afford to lose scrappy DE Chad Bratzke, fast and aggressive chatterbox LB Marcus Washington, and at-least-suitable CB Walt Harris.
Replacement players via Free Agency? None. (In fact, a trade for G-Bay bust Jamal Reynolds recently went empty - failed physical). Rookies? Undersized OLB Kendall Pope is not ready, nor is the more promising Gilbert Gardner. CB Jason David only has a couple inches on my 7yr-old nephew and Von Hutchins belongs is some over-budget vampire flick. SS Bob Sanders can play, however, I doubt he'll immediately supplant capable starter Idrees Bashir – so that position fails to improve. Dwight Freeney, you're going to be a very, very busy man. Meanwhile, Peyton Manning will have lots of success pointing to this year's stats to qualify his contract. But the only number that really matters is in the win column. Just ask Dan Marino.
Watch for Indy to have their hands full in a division with the once again solid Titans (saved by a stellar draft) and upstart Jags and Texans…
The Dolphins, after having a tremendously disappointing 2003 (and before Ricky Williams' retirement brought the noise) quietly had a horrible off-season.
First of all – Dave Wannstedt is still the HC. That's bad. They needed to improve their OL and after failing to land their targeted FA's, now boast 4 new starters at a position where unity and chemistry is paramount. That's bad (though I love draft pick Vernon Carey). They shipped a #2 pick to Phily for 3rd string QB A.J. Feeley, inviting a QB controversy for a guy who's likely not much better than incumbent Jay 'my ears are enormous' Fiedler. They finally landed a top tier WR to compliment Chris Chambers. That's good. His name is David Boston, and if you live in San Diego – that's bad. And lastly, Dave Wannstedt is still the coach (yeah, I know, I already said that. It's worth repeating). They've still got a great defense though. You know, the one that dominates all game long but can't stop a drive to win a game.
And now Rasta Man is spending his days in Jamaica? Uh, they're another truck that suddenly lost its wheels.
Pedestrian Defense. Borderline playoff team and nothing more. Last year the Pack did a lot of stellar game-planning, and had a lot of things go right for them otherwise (if you wanna buy into all this 'Brett Farve's father is better than anyone else's father, so God wanted the Packers to win' stuff – that's fine as well). Good fortune doesn't happen on a consistent basis. And the talent just isn't here. I've got the D-Line through the Secondary all rated at 2.5. That just doesn't get it done. Not many moves in the off-season. Not much to scream about in the draft. Sorry, but we're not talkin' Brie here. More like basic Cheddar.
Top Contenders
Here it is, The Must List. Pull out a wad of cash and throw it down on these guys… cuz I said so and I didn't have to sweat to make your money. You did. (What that means is, you should only gamble on teams you truly believe in, not just a "hot tip" from some internet dude you've never met. Be responsible).
Short and sweet: I find this team superior to last year's. Tom Brady is now a bona fide top echelon QB. Corey Dillon fills a gaping hole. Young WRs have another year under their belt and add the intriguing P.K. Sam. And the enormous loss of Ted Washington found a capable sub in stellar Miami rookie Vince Wilfork. Additionally, they now possess a very real intimidation factor. No one knows how to solve the ever-changing game plan of mad genius Bill Belichick and his equally astute counterpart Charlie Weis. They love football. Fear them.
Scary. Very scary. This might be the team to beat for the rights to Florida in January.
Offensively… they can score, we know that. Defensively? This just in: They now understand that's part of the game. This Defensive Line is going to wreak havoc on opposing teams. Hovan and Williams inside is the most athletically decimating center of any Defense. Now they have "my favorite Rookie" Udeze on the outside as well. He's going to make us hurt for not moving up in the draft. At LB, they now have possible starting rookie OLB Dontarrious Thomas, joining last year's new stud E.J. Henderson (I missed on Williams but correctly pegged Henderson as a major talent), and athletically gifted Chris Claiborne. That's a suitable LB corpse. Additionally, forever bleeding secondary problems appear more secure with the acquisition of Buffalo mainstay Antoine Winfield, a scrappy corner who's run support pays dividends as well. Corey Chavous excelled last year in his new role as SS. Not a great secondary, but suitable. Their front 4 will improve what's average behind it (as opposed to the other way around which, as we've learned in Seattle – doesn't work).
But – is Mike Tice a good coach? Or is he the unstable type that compromises the teams certainty and qualified stance? I think maybe the later (Sorry Mike, loved you in Seattle). Regardless, this team will be tough to beat. And I was not at all saying that about them last year.
Interesting. Following the Super Bowl, I had a true sense this team would return stronger than before. Motivated and confident. Then they had what I had perceived to be a poor off-season. Only – it wasn't.
Here's what we're lookin' at there: Jake Delhomme can play. Put him down as a 2nd tier QB at the very least, with extra points for intangibles. The running game, as we know, is supreme. It will be better with more carries for DeShaun Foster. The OL experienced a 3/5 overhaul (3 new starters) Jeno James and Todd Steussie were replaced with Rich Tylski and Adam Meadows. OT Meadows will play the right side while Rookie phenom Jordan Gross shifts over to the left (where he played in college). LG is a concern, but they have enough bodies to find a suitable player. I think that line holds. Which means WR's Steve Smith, Mushin Muhammad, Ricky Proehl, and stellar USC draft pick Keary Colbert will have time to damage you. This offense scored MUCH higher on my chart than expected.
Defensively they've encountered some concerns in the Secondary – where I don't think Ohio St rookie Chris Gamble is worth a wager. Deon Grant, Reggie Howard, and Terry Cousin are gone. Their dime package is a major concern. BUT – they've improved at LB. Mark Fields may be healthy again, and they snatched up Brandon Short and Jesse Armstead. That's a major upgrade over last years starting squad. (And we don't even need to discuss their D-line. Consider it an asset to the Secondary.) I think if you're in the NFC (ahem) you ought to be legitimately concerned about the Carolina Panthers.
You just have to love this team. Jeff Fisher and GM Floyd Reese have done a remarkable job since they departed Houston. Shockingly competitive as a team without a city for a couple years, and absolute legitimate once they thumped into the Coliseum in Nashville – and ever since.
This off-season saw the retirement of bread-winner TE Wycheck, a trade of productive deep threat WR McCareins, continual theft on the D-Line (including Freakboy Kearse), and a tearful farewell to Eddie George. Time to fall from grace, yes? Wrong. Much like heart-of-a-lion QB Steve McNair, Tennessee finds a way to prop themselves up and compete. A mammoth draft of talented DE's LaBoy, Schobel, and Odom, plus super-steal DT Randy Starks, satisfies D-Line concerns for the next 4 years. Add to that freaky athletic first selection TE Ben Troupe, and 8 other draft choices… the bleeding has properly been sutured with fresher skin. Scary talent in the secondary ensures a once again scrappy Defense. And what about the loss of mainstay RB Eddie George? Well, that stings, but they do have a suitable replacement in hard-hitting RB Chris Brown (and Antwoine Smith serves as a decent B-back).
Mr. Fisher knows how to tap the character of his team. They compete, each and every week. Count on it.
Says right here this is THE team to keep a curious eye on all year long. Mark it down.
Last season, the Jags quietly went 4-4 down the stretch after a horrid early start. In the process, the offense exampled a propensity for huge chunks of yardage between the hash marks… only to falter with a mistake here and there, dropping them short of the end zone. This happened over, and over, and over again (I know cuz I'm a gamblin' man, and they had me scared). In fact, they abused the competition, frighteningly efficient between the 20's. Head Coach Jack-box Del Rio has these boys believin'. And guess what – they just got a lot better in the off-season. I actually have them just ½ point behind TEN on my rating scale and way out front of Indy, Baltimore, KC, Philly, Tampa, and others (which blew me away, even though I already had them on the come prior to my forecast breakdown).
With the additions of WR Reggie "All-Star" Williams and Ernest Wilford jelling the pass game, RB Greg Jones the perfect bruiser to compliment oft-injured Fred Taylor (and relieving those concerns), LB Daryl Smith complimenting an already very competent front 7, and ex-Carolina Safety Deon Grant added to a rough and heady secondary – not only are they on the come… they're legitimate playoff contenders. You heard it here first. Use it or lose it.
Surprised myself with this one as well. Normally, ever since the Dolphins tried to buy a Championship when Free Agency was a new thing, I avoid teams with extensive roster changes. The Skins have been doing that ever since trigger-happy owner Dan Snider bought a new toy to play with. But guess what… This toy can do plenty!
The D-Line is a concern, other than that: Brunell can still play. Clinton Portis is the most terrifying RB since Barry Sanders. The Posse is back at WR in Coles, Gardner, and Thrash. Their O-line won't remind you of The Hogs, but they're better than advertised. Joe Gibbs knows offense. On Defense, Gregg Williams knows what he's doing as well. And he's got a nice LB core with Arrington, Barrow, and Washington. Backed by Smoot and Springs, Walt Harris, and the next in a recent bonanza of 1st RD stud Safeties – Sean Taylor. That's a secondary that can compete and qualify the trade of Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis.
On paper, you have to like what you see here. It's enough for me to ignore the past and expect the Skins to win the Division. Welcome back, Mr. Tibbs (er, Gibbs).
So that's it for this year's Fearless Forecast. Check back here each week during the season for the weekly BTM picks and print up a bunch of fake money in preparation, eh. Schleprock here, checkin…
Oh wait, I left someone out you say? Is there a team I left off The Must List? Hmm… oh yes, yes there is. But I've run out of room for today's article so check back next week for the team I have little doubt will take it all. And it's the first time I've ever made this particular team my bona fide Super Bowl pick. Yessir. Absolute truth. 10 bucks says you can't guess who that might be… (damn, I landed on Park Place again).
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I had the most fun with MK DD.
Better graphics, sound, gameplay,...
It's priced at $30, €23, £15 on amazon.com, i think you can get it elsewhere fairly cheap.
Can't help you with Fire Emblem, although i'd like to know too.
Okay so I have Super Smash Bros Melee because I traded in my other worthless games that I've already beaten. I'm wondering whether I should get Mario Kart Double Dash instead of Mario Kart on the VC. Does anyone know the current price of MK Double Dash? Also what are peoples opinions about Fire Emblem: Path or Radiance? What is its current price and is it worth it? I've never played a strategy game like that before but I've always been intrigued by them. Especially Final Fantasy. I really wish that would come one on the Wii one day. But for now I'd like to get the best RPG game out there provided its not impossible. I mean did you guys find it easy to get use to games like that? What other games do you suggest I get besides those 2? Sorry for the huge amount of questions. I just want to be well informed you know.
I had the most fun with MK DD.
Better graphics, sound, gameplay,...
It's priced at $30, €23, £15 on amazon.com, i think you can get it elsewhere fairly cheap.
Can't help you with Fire Emblem, although i'd like to know too.
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if your lookin for a good rpg for the cube get tales of symphonia! Its an amazing game takes about 60 to 80 hours to beat....and the story is great too! The best part is its only $20 today! Trust me u wont be dissapointed with it.....check it out at IGN.com
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A new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is on it's way for Wii.
And Viewtiful Joe is essiantial for the GC.
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1st of thanks for all the information. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna try to pick up a cheap MK: Double Dash. Any opinions on Fire Emblem? Should I wait for the next one to come out and if so when is it? And for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is it completely new game for Final Fantasy and if so where does it fall on the timeline. Is it AFTER the latest PS2 one from and BEFORE the NEW PS3 game? I looked into Tales and Viewtiful Joe btw but neither of them appealed to me.
There's a FF Crystal Chronicles game for the cube.
It has nothing to do with the ps series, it's a stand-alone story.
Multiplayer was f*****g cool!!
each player had to play with a gba linked to the cube. so you could change your different kinds of magic on the gba and run around on the big screen at the same time.
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Trouble broke out in an east Erie neighborhood Thursday night as a woman was robbed and a gunshot was fired in a fight.
The trouble continued on Friday, when a teenage boy was shot and stabbed steps from the robbery scene.
Erie police detectives were interviewing several people Friday afternoon while trying to identify the person or people who wounded the 15-year-old assault victim.
Police were also trying to determine if the assault was connected to two other incidents that occurred in the neighborhood less than 15 hours earlier.
The injured boy was found lying off the south side of the street when police officers were called to the 300 block of East 17th Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday to investigate a reported shooting.
Initial reports indicated that the victim had been shot in the abdomen. Investigators said he was also stabbed.
The boy, who was conscious, was taken by EmergyCare to UPMC Hamot. Information on his condition was not available.
A black jacket, a black knit cap and a cell phone were left behind at the spot where the boy was found. The phone rang continuously as Erie police patrol officers and detectives blocked off the area with crime scene tape, searched for evidence and spoke to people in houses on the north side of the street.
One of the houses, which is just west of Parade Street, was the scene of a home-invasion robbery that was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday.
A woman told police that another person had visited the house and asked to borrow money.
As the visitor was leaving, the woman said three males wearing masks rushed in and demanded money from her, police said.
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About a half-hour later, police said officers were sent to the 200 block of East 17th Street to investigate what was reported as an active fight related to the robbery.
As officers were approaching the area, they were told that someone reported hearing a gunshot. None of the responding officers reported hearing a shot, police said.
The officers stopped two people in the area and questioned them.
Police also found a shell casing in the area.
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MOUNT UNION - Although things looked bleak last week as the Mount Union Area Food Pantry closed its doors, an abundance of community donations has made it possible for the food pantry to reopen on Aug. 27.
"Last week we had no funding and almost no food," said Rev. Gordon Ross, food pantry director. "We have since received $10,000 in monetary donations and our shelves are full. It's been an overwhelmingly supportive response from the community."
The food pantry has been struggling since January, when state funding for the year ran out, Ross said. Though consistent donations from area organizations were keeping the bank open, it was just not enough to serve the regular demand, he said.
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The Mount Union Area Food Pantry is set to reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
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"We serve about 5,000 people a year and that number continues to climb," Ross said. "The state gave us $13,000 for the year, starting July 2012, and it was spent by January. We've been expecting another $17,000 from the state, but we have no idea when that'll come through."
When people heard about the food pantry closing, donations began flooding in almost immediately, Ross said. It's clear that residents really care for those struggling in the community, he said.
"People were leaving boxes of food at the church or even on my front porch," Ross said. "A number of groups are running food drives, businesses are putting out collection boxes and we're still receiving checks in the mail."
Among the groups that donated to the Mount Union Area Food Pantry, is the American Legion of Huntingdon, which gave $5,000 of the $10,000 monetary donations collected.
"Mount Union is a very depressed area and the food pantry helps so many people," said Mary Scialabba, assistant manager of the American Legion. "It seems like every six months they serve more people. We thought it was a very worthy cause."
It's true that Mount Union has been hit hard by economic troubles, Ross said. Between the strike at Bleyer Gift Pack Factory and the closing of the FCI Electronics plant, most people who come to the food pantry are well below the required income guidelines, he said.
"The people of Mount Union are hard working, they just need some extra help," Ross said.
Food donations are being accepted at 10 W. Market St., Mount Union, and monetary donations should be mailed to Mount Union Area Food Pantry, 611 N. Jefferson St., Mount Union. Contact Ross at (814) 542-4778 to schedule a food drop-off.


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The first of France's Maghrebi protectorates to throw of its colonial master, Morocco did not share the radical upheaval or violence of neighbouring Algeria in its struggle for independence.
After years of negotiations, the French agreed to abolish the protectorate on March 2, and the Spanish accepted a deal by April. It was the culmination of years of struggle for freedom, but, as across the Arab world, the departure of the European rulers made life difficult for the Jewish inhabitants, who had lived there for 2,000 years. During the Holocaust, under the rule of Mohammad V, Jews were not deported from Morocco
In 1948 the Jewish population was estimated at 265,000. But when Israel became a state, and as the fight for independence divided the populations further, conditions for Jews began declining. In June 1948 violence broke out in the cities of Oujda and Djerada and more than 40 Jews were killed. By 1956 some 25,000 Moroccan Jews had moved to Israel.
On independence, the new Moroccan rulers extended civil rights to Jews and some even attained political roles. But they also suspended immigration to Israel and began clamping down on Jewish political activity, putting Jews who wanted to leave for Israel in detention camps. Even buying Israeli stamps was banned.
By the late 1960s, in the wake of continued Arab-Jewish conflict, and specifically attacks of Moroccan Jews after the Six Day war, more and more Jews fled, not only to Israel but to France, Britain and the United States. Among them were the fashion designer and artistic director of Lanvin Alber Elbaz, and Joseph founder, the late Joseph Ettedgu.
Today, there are still at least 5,000 Jews thought to be living in Morocco, and broadly speaking the country enjoys good relations with Israel, although incidents like the Islamist suicide bombings of Jewish targets in Casablanca in 2003, during which more than 30 people were killed, act as reminders of the uncertainty of life there.
What the JC said: According to reports from Morocco the frontier police there have been instructed to turn back all Jews who try to leave the country for whatever destination. Any Jews who admit to wanting to go to Israel as to be arrested and sent to Rabat for interrogation. The population of the aliya camp south of Casablanca is said to have increased to about 3,000 this week as homeless Jewish families, who had already wound up their affairs in readiness to go to Israel, drift in, hoping against hope that the suddenly proclaimed ban on their departure will be as suddenly lifted.
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by Russell Baker
Fans of this memoir—and they should be legion—owe a debt to Baker's mother, a nag nonpareil who was largely responsible for steering him into journalism. "If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a quitter," she liked to tell her son, who grew up to be not a quitter but a Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times writer. "Words ran in her family," Baker writes. "There seemed to be a word gene that passed down from her maternal grandfather.... Words were a way out. Words could take you all the way to New York City."
A sequel to Baker's 1982 book Growing Up, this volume tracks him from his days as a Baltimore newsboy to Times columnist—all the way to New York City. After Johns Hopkins University, where he was brought low by calculus and physics, Baker became a Baltimore Sun police reporter in 1947. Reared on stories of cousin Edwin, a Times managing editor, Baker expected to find glamour in the Sun newsroom. Instead he found copy editors of the green eyeshade stripe "smoking philosophically and brooding silently about whiskey, racehorses and commas." He also found higher-ranking editors who saw police reporters as "the lowest form of life in the Sun's universe. Titans like Swanson and Mr. Dorsey had no time for police reporters. Theirs was the world of foreign correspondents, war diplomacy, global catastrophe, national politics, presidents. They dealt with the great reporters, men who could tell them what the hell Truman was up to now."
The book's best parts deal with Baker's tenure as the Sun's man in London, where he came of age as a writer and simply came of age. Especially wonderful is a chapter on the Queen's coronation, to which Baker—wearing top hat, white tie and tails—carried his lunch, walking through London's teeming streets. "What delighted the crowd was the spectacle of a toff, a regular toff as I must have looked to them, brown-bagging his lunch to the coronation.... Triumphantly, I raised my lunch over my head and waved it to the crowd, and was washed with a thunder of cheering and applause that the great Astaire himself might have envied."
Almost as good are tales of Baker's days as the Times's Senate correspondent in Washington. Soon after he got the job, majority leader Lyndon Johnson phoned, proffering aid. "For you, Russ," promised LBJ, "I'd leak like a sieve."
The Good Times belabors such journalism minutiae as how John F. Kennedy manipulated reporters. It is, still, a terrific story of the days "when a young man, shameless enough to want to make something of himself, could still go to faraway places on the gifts of words." (Morrow, $19.95)
Picks and Pans Review: The Good Times
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With District Play Starting, How Have Your Practices Changed?
Generally speaking, it's the same as far as preparation. We divide the year into three seasons. We have pre-district, district and the playoffs. We're practicing in pre-district, and we're trying to get better for when district play starts. These are the games that you play for the gold football.
Do The Players Tend To Practice Harder Once District Play Starts?
I think so. I think they understand the importance of the games now. There's a little more riding on these games. Their speed picks up in practice.
As Far As The Coaching Staff Is Concerned, Do You Prepare Differently For District Games?
It's another Friday night. We play one game at a time, and our goal is to be a better team when the game is over than when it started. You don't control the scoreboard. You just have to try to leave the field a better team than you were when you took it.
What Is Something Most People Don't Realize About What It Takes To Be a High School Coach?
I think it's the time away from your family. High school football coaches have to have a family that understands the commitment we make to the team, the players and the school. In my instance, my wife becomes a single parent. I don't get to see my daughter very much. But they understand the commitment and they root for me. It takes that special commitment from your family.
What Is Your Favorite Movie?
I like Remember the Titans, as far as modern day movies. I don't want to show my age too much, so I'll say that, or, anything with John Wayne in it.
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The Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established to run the US-financed Marshall Plan for reconstruction of Europe after the ravages of World War II.
The OEEC Charter, signed in 1948, established the OECD. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Encouraged by the original Charter's success and the prospect of carrying its work forward on a global stage, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was officially born on 30 September 1961.
Twenty countries signed the Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, at Salon de l'Horloge, Quai d'Orsay, Paris, on 14 December 1960. The convention entered force in September 1961 — the birth of the OECD. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Australia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Comprising the world's main donors, the DAC seeks to promote poverty reduction and a future in which no country will depend on aid.
Australia's Ted Whitelaw, a senior Treasury official, set Australia on the path to OECD membership commenting that Australia needed "to hear and be heard" in international economic debate. Today, Australia — through both public and private institutions — continues to contribute significantly to the work of the OECD.
John Douglas Anthony (left), Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Trade and Industry and William P. Rogers, Secretary of State, USA, Chair of the Ministerial Council, in Paris. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Australia joins the OECD.
Australia's Treasurer B.M. Sneddon and Emile van Lennep, OECD Secretary General, at Australia's second Ministerial Council Meeting in 1972. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
The OECD enacted the Polluter Pays Principle in 1972. In environmental law, the 'polluter pays principle' means the party responsible for producing pollution must also compensate for the damage done to the natural environment. This concept is mentioned in Principle 16 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
The 1977 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting was chaired by Australia.
(From left): Andrew Peacock, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Phillip Lynch, Treasurer, with Emile van Lennep, OECD Secretary-General. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Trade and Agriculture.
One of Australia's main contributions to the OECD's work on agriculture was the concept of the producer support estimate, or "PSE". This concept, which was introduced in 1982, improved the way the OECD measures countries' trade-distorting support for their agricultural producers.
A level-playing field in global agricultural trade is an OECD priority.
OECD Secretary General Jean-Claude Paye (left) during his official visit to Australia with Paul Keating, Australian Treasurer in 1985. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
From the start, Australian thinking has influenced the structural policy work of the OECD. Its first major report in 1987, "Structural Policy and Economic Growth", largely reflected Australian views.
Founding the FATF. Australia was a founding member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body whose purpose is the development and promotion of policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Australia has taken an active part in FATF's policy formulation. Australia also played a supportive role in the creation of one of the FATF-style regional bodies, the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG). The Secretariat of this regional body is located in Australia.
In 1992, Australia played a leading role in the development of the "Canberra Manual", designed to measure the resources devoted to scientific and technological activities.
Also in 1992, Australia's interest in issues surrounding small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) led to a proposal to form the OECD Working Party on SMEs. The Working Party officially came into existence in 1993, and in 2002, it was renamed the 'Working Party on SMEs and Entrepreneurship'.
This body guides the development of policy through its "Bologna Process".
The annual Ministerial Council of the OECD met on 2 and 3 June 1993. The meeting was chaired by John Dawkins, Treasurer of Australia. At the meeting, members invited the Organisation to deepen work with Mexico and Korea with a view to early membership.
(left to right) — Peter Cook, Australian Trade Minister, Lloyd Bentson, US Secretary of the Treasury, John S. Dawkins, Australian Treasurer, Ronald Brown, US Secretary of Commerce. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Australia has always taken a strong interest in urban economic, social and environmental problems.
In 1994, Melbourne hosted the OECD-Australia conference on cities and the new global economy. Then Prime Minister Keating spoke to an audience of 750, including two dozen mayors and ministers from OECD and non-member countries alike, in one of the world's largest gatherings on urban policy.
OECD Competition Toolkit. The OECD's "Competition Assessment Toolkit" was inspired by Australia's experience with wide-ranging pro-competitive reforms under its National Competition Policy in the 1990s.
Australia's 1995 National Competition Policy contributed to a 'J-curve' in national wealth. The effort to revise hundreds of competition-restraining laws and regulations had a dramatic effect on Australia's rate of economic growth.
OECD Education Ministers in 1996 (from left): Mrs Marianne Tidick, German Minister for Science, Research and Education Gebard Ziller, German State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Research & Technology and Simon Crean, Australian, Minister of Employment, Education and Training who chaired the meeting. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Members adopt the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention establishing legally binding standards to criminalise bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. It is the first and only international anti-corruption instrument focused on the 'supply side' of the bribery transaction.
Also in 1997, Australia held the Pathways to the Future: Indigenous Economic Development Conference.
OECD provides analysis for the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Australian Treasurer, Peter at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in 2000. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
International Energy Agency (IEA). In 2006, as Chair of the IEA Governing Board, Australia hosted the first Governing Board meeting in the Asia-Pacific region and a seminar with key Asian senior officials on Asia-Pacific regional issues affecting global energy markets. These meetings were crucial in advancing the IEA's engagement with China, India, Indonesia and others in the region.
Also in 2006, in partnership with Mission Australia, Macquarie Bank and the Australian Government Department of Family and the Community, the OECD organised an international conference on "Social Innovation in the 21st century", which was held in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
'Social innovation' is a key driver for sustainable, smart growth and for social inclusion. Social innovation is about conceptual process or product changes aimed at improving the quality of life of disadvantaged people and communities.
The Internet Economy. On 17-18 June 2008, the OECD Ministerial Meeting on The Future of the Internet Economy took place in recognition of the growing role of the internet in economies and society. The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy, attended this meeting and signed the Seoul Declaration for the Internet Economy.
Simon Crean, Australian Minister for Trade and OECD Secretary General, Angel Gurría (left) at the 2008 Ministerial Council Meeting. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
OECD 2010 Forum and Ministerial Meeting on Health. Nicola Roxon, Australian Minister for Health and Ageing chaired the Forum session on Quality Care. (Left) John Martin, OECD Director for Employment, Labour & Social Affairs. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
Australian Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin (left) Vice-Chaired the Social Policy Ministers' Meeting in May 2011. Photo courtesy of the OECD.
OECD 50th Anniversary
Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level 2011. Photo credit: Jean-Pierre Pouteau/OECD.
'I offer my sincere congratulations to the OECD for 50 years of contributing to global growth, cooperation and stability. The OECD has played a key role in promoting values such as economic best practice, trade liberalisation and sustainable development that are vital to the world's economic future. I wish the OECD continuing success in the years and decades ahead.'
The Honourable Julia Gillard MP
Prime Minister of Australia
'I offer my sincere congratulations to the OECD for 50 years of contributing to global growth, cooperation and stability. The OECD has played a key role in promoting values such as economic best practice, trade liberalisation and sustainable development that are vital to the world's economic future. I wish the OECD continuing success in the years and decades ahead.'
The Honourable Julia Gillard MP
Prime Minister of Australia
Australia supports the OECD's strengthening cooperation with key emerging and developing countries and with other international economic organisations as part of improving global policy-making.
Australia continues to support the OECD's Enhanced Engagement process, which has developed important links with countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa.
In June 2011, the Minister for Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy, briefed a high-level OECD meeting on the Internet Economy on Australia's National Broadband Network, and Digital Economy Strategy.
This meeting was part of an OECD process aimed at fostering the development of the Internet economy and reaching a consensus on adopting shared principles for an open Internet economy, through the exchange of best practices in the areas of supply, demand, measurement and principles of the open internet.
We know that innovation is a major driver of productivity, but what is the relationship between demand and innovation? How should governments best stimulate demand to encourage innovation?
Over the last few years, Australia chaired a process involving 13 countries which sought to provide a comprehensive overview and mapping of policies that foster demand for innovation.
In May 2011, the OECD released "Demand side Innovation Policies", which provides a thorough analysis of the dynamics between demand and innovation with insight into the rationale and scope for public policies to foster demand for innovation.
E-Government harnesses the power of the internet to improve governance, simplify services, and increase transparency. Australia is a leader in this field.
Ms Ann Steward, Australian Government Chief Information Officer, is Chair of the Network of Senior E-Government Officials in the OECD, which reports to the Public Governance Committee on E-Government.
Australia is also a member of the OECD Virtual Task Force on E-Government Indicators. It most recently contributed to the 2010 OECD Value for Money Survey as well as the 2011 Government at a Glance, in which topical E-Government issues such as Gov2.0 and Mobile Government were highlighted.
The OECD has been working on major issues such as environmental sustainability and economic growth. The OECD's new report "Towards Green Growth" provides recommendations to help governments move towards greener growth, focusing on issues such as green jobs, taxes and regulatory approaches, industrial restructuring and renewal, and green technologies.


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June is not officially Superman month; but several June dates are major milestones for the comic book superhero!
Overwhelmed with computer terminology and don't know the difference between phishing and spamming? Want to beef up your knowledge about computer security? Look no further than your local library! This Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 AM, learn how to detect online threats and how to avoid them. Basic understanding of computers is recommended. Registration is recommended as space is limited, however, walk-ins are welcome.
To register for this class and see other upcoming programs, visit our Events Calendar. Don't forget to sign up for monthly newsletter, Out on a Limb, to keep up with all things Kingwood Branch Library!
Don't let the heat keep you from getting fit! Consider attending one of Kingwood Branch Library's upcoming fitness programs. Both programs are presented by Kingwood Community Center and are low-impact.
Tuesday, June 11, 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Chair Yoga. Join Ms. Cathy for a low-impact yoga class that incorporates chairs for support. Mats will be provided or bring your own. Please wear comfortable attire and bring a water bottle.
Tuesday, June 18. 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Line Dancing Demonstration. Join Ms. Kay for a fun hour of line dancing! Be sure to wear comfortable attire.
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The Houston Sightseeing Tips for Families that was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, is rescheduled for Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 PM. All ages are welcome to learn about Houston's hidden gems just in time for summer. This program is presented by Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Unfortunately our Houston Sightseeing for Families program has to be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will let you know as soon as we set the date.
In the meantime, check out Visit Houston Texas for suggestions on touring the Greater Houston area!
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Teen volunteers are needed for Summer 2013 who can commit up to 2 hours a week for shelving. Teen volunteers can pick up an application from the First Floor Checkout desk. Teen volunteers must be at least 15 years old or entering high school. Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 24th. Please submit your application as soon as possible as space is limited.
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In case you missed it, Valencia High graduate Michael Herrick had one of the biggest passing games in NCAA history on Saturday.
Herrick, a junior at Northern Arizona University, threw for a school record 574 yards in a 49-45 loss to Eastern Washington in the Lumberjacks' season finale.
All told, Herrick was 47-of-65 with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
Northern Arizona had an opportunity late in the game and drove down to Eastern Washington's 32-yard line.
But on fourth-and-3, Herrick was unable to complete his 65th pass of the game.
Yet Herrick was added this week to the Walter Payton Award ballot.
The award goes to the top Football Championship Subdivision player. It will be announced in early January.
Herrick finished the season 270-of-407 for 3,356 yards and 22 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
Herrick is fifth in the FCS (NCAA Division I-AA) in passing yards this season.
The 574 yards on Saturday were the 11th most in NCAA history.
Jamie Martin of Weber State has the record of 624, set in 1991.
The Lumberjacks finished the season 5-6.
Herrick, by the way, is California's all-time prep passing yardage, completions and attempts record holder.
Kelly commits to UNC
According to her father, Bill, Saugus High softball player Jenna Kelly has verbally committed to play softball for the University of North Carolina.
The junior infielder took official visits to the University of Washington and UNC.
Kelly batted .349 with three home runs and 17 RBIs for the Centurions as a sophomore in 2009.
In 2008, Kelly batted .354 with four homers and 24 RBIs.
"I'm very excited," Kelly said. "I worked really hard for it. I'm glad it's finally done."
Kelly said two things stood out about her — her hitting and her grades.
Keller bound for University of San Diego
West Ranch High junior pitcher Ryan Keller has verbally committed to play baseball at the University of San Diego, according the Wildcats head coach Casey Burrill.
A 6-foot-4-inch right-hander, Keller was 4-1 with a 7.84 ERA as a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2009, pitching 25 innings.
Burrill said Keller, who tops out at 92 miles per hour with his fastball, had an impressive run this past summer with the Milwaukee Brewers' Area Code team.
"Ryan has a tremendous future. The front part of the season (in 2009), he had some big wins," Burrill said. "Ryan has a terrific fastball. If he can continue to gain mastery of his off-speed pitches, the future is very bright."
Keller is currently at Hart High after an interdisciplinary transfer, but will return to West Ranch in 2010.


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Uber-chef Thomas Keller takes on American comfort food, with 350 pages of lush photos and laborious recipes for classics like fried chicken and split pea soup - and trust us, Paula Deen it's not.
Moosewood Restaurant dishes out another vegetarian cookbook, this time with less cheese, more whole grains, even more vegetables - and some very tasty recipes - in its charming no-frills design.
And the Lee Brothers give us another gem: quick and easy Southern dishes updated from the long-simmered and the deep-fried, presented along with charming food memories from the South.
Clearly, the economy hasn't slowed the publishing industry from churning out cookbooks this season, from the lavish to the practical.


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SYMPOSIA IRANICA: 1st Biennial Iranian Studies Graduate Conference
Hosted by the University of St Andrews, 13-14 April 2013
Deadline for submissions: 30th November 2012
Call for Papers
Symposia Iranica invites proposals for papers that relate to any aspect of Iranian studies. These include (but are by no means limited to): literature, political science, philosophy, archaeology, religions and theology, geography, historiography, sociology, anthropology, music, history of art, architecture, international relations, education, history, linguistics, Diaspora studies, new media and communication studies, film, and the performing arts. Interdisciplinary papers are also very welcome.
Submissions are welcomed from the following:
1. final year undergraduates
2. postgraduates (enrolled / graduated 2012)
3. doctoral candidates
4. post-docs (subject to graduation between 2009-12)
All abstracts are subject to double-blind peer-review.
More Information
For details on the conference, prizes, & more, please visit: http://www.symposia-iranica.com
To get updates directly to your newsfeed, see: http://www.facebook.com/SymposiaIranica
Plenary Sessions
'Iranian Nationalism and the European Enlightenment', Chaired by Prof. Ali M. Ansari
'The Art and Architecture of Islamic Iran', Chaired by Prof. Robert Hillenbrand
'The Hagiography and Historiography of Iran', Chaired by Prof. Charles Melville
Early Career Scholars Q&A
There will also be a session featuring academics, publishers, funding bodies, and leading early career scholars who will share their experiences and answer your questions on how to develop a successful academic career in Iranian studies and academia in general. Questions may be submitted in advance to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of Iran Heritage Foundation, the Soudavar Memorial Foundation, I.B.Tauris, and the School of History at the University of St Andrews.


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Blues Unveil "Long Live the Note" Marketing Campaign
The St. Louis Blues unveiled their marketing campaign, announcing that their slogan for the upcoming season is "Long Live the Note". Three commercials (one above, two below) also were released on the team's YouTube page. Each ad connects the present to the past and honors the legends of the organization.
It's worth noting that the ads MIGHT be removed as the team could face fines by using player images prior to the new bargaining agreement being ratified.
The slogan is a tremendous leap forward when compared to the "Don't Stop Believing" campaign (and this commercial) which were axed during the course of last season. The slogan's failure was noticed by the Blues as well, as evidenced by their decision to award their account to a new agency – Kuhl/Swaine.
It's clear that the commercials were created prior to or during the NHL lockout. However, they resonate well following the work stoppage. The strategy to connect the current Blues to legends of old will inspire nostalgia and warm feelings, ones that might erase some of the anger and sorrow created by the lockout.
The commercial at the top, titled "Legends" is accompanied by the two below, "Goalies" and "Traditions".
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Milwaukee Music Video: See Charles Walker Band's treatment for "Hope"
The Charles Walker Band has had a couple of bad breaks lately. It's November release show at Marcus Center for last year's "Relentless" was canceled at the last minute, and then the rescheduled gig at G-Daddy's BBC Jan. 12 had to contend with a Packers playoff game night.
But those bad breaks don't stop the fact that the Milwaukee group has a really fun, party-starting new funk album on its hands. You might have seen a couple of performances when the band stopped by the Journal Sentinel offices for our Sound Check series, but now it has an official music video for "Relentless" track "Hope." See it below. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
'Arrested Development' latest show to find new life after TV death
I spent the weekend planting tomatoes, mowing the lawn and not watching "Arrested Development."
Sorry. Unlike the cool kids, I was not a fan of the quirky Fox show that was canceled after three seasons and whose cult following resulted in new episodes being produced and released Sunday on Netflix. »Read Full Article(4)
Art critic Lori Waxman gives her reviews in public
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Badgerland Water Ski Show; brick commemoration; Funky Flea Market
Splash of summer
Summer officially arrives when the daredevil water skiers of Badgerland Water Ski Show Team perform their first strap double in the Fox River. And that day is Monday, Memorial Day, at 7 p.m. The team ranked fifth in the state last year and has been performing in many sites in Waukesha's lake country since 1983. This year it will perform Wednesday nights on the Fox River, adjacent to Frame Park in Waukesha, and monthly on Thursdays on Fowler Lake in Oconomowoc. The shows start at 7 p.m., moving to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 through Labor Day. They are free, but donations are welcome. »Read Full Article


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A Trader Nicknamed 'BearWhale' Is Freaking Out the Bitcoin Markets
By selling $9 million worth of Bitcoin all at once.By Kevin Roose
By selling $9 million worth of Bitcoin all at once.By Kevin Roose
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance on the crypto-currency message boards.By Adam K. Raymond
The IRS just ruled that Bitcoin counts as property, not currency.By Kevin Roose
Satoshi Nakamoto lawyers up.By Margaret Hartmann
Bitcoin's biggest mistake was turning from a technology into a movement.By Kevin Roose
He's never heard of "Bitcom," or is pretty good at pretending.By Margaret Hartmann
His name is ... Satoshi Nakamoto?By Kevin Roose
How a crypto-currency became a millenarian religion.By Kevin Roose
BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem is going downtown.By Kevin Roose
Ditch the speculators. What Bitcoin needs is to become an invisible money wire.By Kevin Roose
It was run by a guy named "Pirate."By Kevin Roose
And what I learned in my week of currency speculation.By Kevin Roose
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Nothin's been the same since they dropped "Control." Rap Beef is back in the news. (Or well, at least, Rap Battling. Seems like a stretch to call what's happening right now "beef.") Kendrick named names. Everyone from Papoose to Joell Ortiz to Meek Mill responded. Kendrick noted the similarity between comfortable loungewear and pajamas. Yes, Drake said he didn't care about going platinum because he just looked at his wrist and saw that its already platinum. Yes, A$AP Ferg and Gucci went back and forth over the comparative stress levels of "lords" vs. "gods." It's a competitive atmosphere! And this is good! For the most part. Sadly, like all good things, rap beef has its bad side, too. (Hey, a side of beef!) For every great beef that yields great music, for every Jay Z-vs.-Nas, there are a thousand Drake-vs.-Commons. Beef that seems, well, corny. (Hey, corned beef!)
Don't get us wrong. This Kendrick vs. Drake thing could get really interesting. We hope it does. We hope lots of great music results. (We also hope, as it is always important to say, that it all stays entirely on wax.) But considering the current conversation, we figured its a good time to update we picked through the 30 Corniest Rap Beefs Ever.
This story originally appeared in altered form on January 12, 2012.
Written by Eric Rosenthal and Jeff Rosenthal (@ItsTheReal) and David Drake (@somanyshrimp)
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Hi, my name is Mary Gildersleeve. I began designing shortly after teaching myself to knit at the age of 8, primarily because I do not take commands very well and I also could not afford the fancy ...
Hi, my name is Mary Gildersleeve. I began designing shortly after teaching myself to knit at the age of 8, primarily because I do not take commands very well and I also could not afford the fancy yarns back then. Knitting and designing were my constant activities throughout undergrad, grad school and family life until, in 1997, I finally went professional and established By Hand, With Heart ... traditional hand-knit designs with a modern twist. I now create designs for various knitwear outlets (including published designs in Knitters, INKnitters, Cast On), custom knit original designs, and self-publish my own patterns . I maintain a website (www.marygildersleeve.com) where I discuss my work, my findsÃâà(reviewing books and supplies) and suggestions for teaching everyone this age-old art. I particularly love teaching all aspects of knitting ... from beginner to expert, from learning to read charts to designing your own. On most Saturdays, you can find me working at my LYS, Dog House Yarns in Culpeper. I am the exclusive designer for the cashmere-farm, Spring Gate Farm, located in Barboursville, VA.
I earned an MBA from the College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA) in 1988 and a BA in Print Journalism from Gonzaga University (Spokane, Washington) in 1983. I continue with my knitting education by attending seminars, voraciously reading all knitting books, magazines, and websites, and constantly honing my practical knitting skills. I was an active member of the Association of Knitwear Designers (which shut down, unfortunately).
I am married, have 5 children (10 to 23 yrs) and keep busy homeschooling, working on the computer, writing articles, and knitting, knitting, knitting in rural Virginia. In 2008, a book I wrote was published "Great Yarns for the Close-Knit Family: over two dozen hand-knit designs inspired by a dozen fantastic family read-alouds"; a year later, another book I wrote hit the bookstores, "In His Image: Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of Your Home" (both are available on Amazon and other book outlets)..
"Red Sky at Night ... sailors' delight" and your delight also to knit and wear this poncho.
This cozy capelet in a gorgeous colorway is knit in the round from the neck down, with hidden increases that allow for extra pattern inserts. The poncho is finished with a coordinating diagonal border that is knitted on while binding-off the live sts.
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I love this family! They are so much fun, as you'll see below.Marley and Megatron look like they've been doing this all their lives.They also wanted some "Ugly Christmas Card" photographs. I'm pretty sure we were getting some weird looks in the park during this! heheThanks for visiting ♥
You know that I'm not very good at keeping this blog up-to-date. I'm just now posting engagement portraits for Zane and Hallie and their wedding was in October!!
I had a great time with these two. Hallie has been a behind the scenes helper for several sessions, so it was fun to have her on this side of the lens. (She's also a great chalkboard artist!) It was nice to meet Zane and he was a great sport.
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As you can tell from the title, it has taken me awhile to post this! These guys are some of my most favorite people to photograph, and I love working with them.
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German Leader Calls Euro Rate 'Normal,' Warns on Currency Manipulation
BERLIN—German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday appeared to play down concerns that the euro is overvalued and cautioned against any international efforts to devalue currencies in order to boost exports.
Ms. Merkel said a euro exchange rate between $1.30 and $1.40 is "normal in the historical context of the euro."
The euro was at $1.3280 in late afternoon trading Wednesday in New York. It edged close to the $1.20 mark in the summer, before the European Central Bank pledged do to whatever it takes to preserve the common currency. It reached a 15-month high of $1.3711 on Feb. 1, before pulling back on renewed concerns about Spain and Italy.
As political leaders in Europe, particularly in France, have voiced concerns that the euro's recent strength will damp growth, the German government has repeatedly asserted that the euro has returned of late to historical norms and isn't too highly valued. The euro's rise, Germany says, indicates that trust is being restored in the currency as progress is made toward overcoming the euro zone's sovereign-debt crisis.
Ms. Merkel, in a speech to economists in Berlin on Wednesday, underscored the need for exchange rates to be determined by the free market, but said "all participants must adhere to that." The recent consensus by finance ministers from the Group of 20 industrial and developing nations to refrain from currency manipulation, she said, was an "important signal." There will be enough time by the next G-20 meeting in September, she added, to see if all nations abide by the commitment.
Ms. Merkel said Southern Europe in particular would suffer from efforts elsewhere "to devalue one's own currency in order to create better export chances."
There are "worries and fears" in Southern European countries that their efforts to reduce unit labor costs under a fixed exchange rate will "melt like snow in the sun," Ms. Merkel said.
The euro was broadly unmoved as the details of Ms. Merkel's speech flashed on currency traders' screens, although the currency drifted lower against the dollar as the European morning wore on and the dollar rose against a range of currencies.
Currency analysts were split on the significance of her comments.
"The comments are significant as it seems that politicians are realizing that the FX market is becoming increasingly unstable and simple guidance helps to stabilize it," said Sebastien Galy, a strategist at Société Générale in New York.
But others were inclined to play them down.
"Merkel's comments are in line with [European Central Bank President Mario] Draghi and the ECB, who have said that these levels are in line with historical averages," said Raghav Subbarao, a foreign-exchange strategist at Barclays in London. "The ECB probably sees these levels as a sign of confidence but anything above $1.40 would likely have an impact on inflation and lead to a policy reaction."
—Clare Connaghan and Alexandra Fletcher contributed to this article.
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The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace - The Royal Collection
The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
Changing exhibitions are accompanied by a display of Treasures from the Royal Collection. The display shows some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Duccio, Dürer, Clouet, Rubens, Cuyp, Van Dyck, Claude and Lely, works by Fabergé, as well as furniture, sculpture and ceramics, jewellery, silver and gold.
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Open daily, 10:00-17:30
A typical visit lasts between 1 and 1½ hours.
Last admission 16:30. If you are visiting the exhibition late in the afternoon, please be aware of shorter viewing times.
Adult £9.75
Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £8.95
Under 17 £4.95
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £24.45
A timed-admission fee of £1.25 per ticket applies to all tickets, excluding Under 17s.
Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent
- 18 March — 9 October 2016 *on now
Scottish Artists brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.
It includes the work of painters who were born in Scotland and travelled abroad, such as Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie, and of those whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, such as Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles.
In particular, the exhibition highlights the importance and influence of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Adult £10.00
Concessions £9.20
Under 17/Disabled £5.20
Under 5 Free
Maria Merian's Butterflies
- 15 April — 9 October 2016 *on now
In 1699, the German artist and entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian set sail for Suriname, in South America. There she would spend two years studying the animals and plants which she encountered, aiming to explore the life-cycle of insects (then only partially understood). Those studies led to the publication of the Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium (the Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname), a luxury volume which brought the wonders of Suriname to Europe.
Maria Merian's Butterflies tells Merian's story through her works in the Royal Collection, acquired by George III. Many are luxury versions of the plates of the Metamorphosis, partially printed and partially hand painted onto vellum by the artist herself. Over three hundred years after they were made, these meticulous, brilliant works celebrate a woman whose art and whose story are enduringly popular.
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Portrait of the Artist
- 4 November 2016 — 23 April 2017
The first exhibition to focus on images of artists from within the Royal Collection, Portrait of the Artist not only show-cases self-portraits by world-renowned artists including Rembrandt, Rubens, Artemisia Gentileschi, Lucian Freud and David Hockney but also features images of artists by their friends, relatives and pupils, including the most reliable surviving likeness of Leonardo da Vinci by his student, Francesco Melzi. Well-known self-portraits intended to advertise the artist's talents will be shown alongside more intimate and personal works.
The exhibition examines a range of themes played out within these objects, from the 'cult' of the artist to the symbolism evoked through images of the artist's studio. The changing status of the artist over the centuries is another theme and the way in this is conveyed, both in the physical works and in the relationships between artist and patron will be highlighted. The role of monarchs in commissioning, collecting and displaying portraits of artists will also be discussed.
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Better able to serve the public: Missy Smith Gentry
Editor's Note: This issue's Member Profile features Missy Smith Gentry, P.E., Public Works Director, City of Columbia, South Carolina; member, APWA Projects of the Year Committee; Past President, APWA South Carolina Chapter; and co-recipient of APWA's 2005 Young Leader Award.
How did you get involved in public works? I started working part-time for the City of Columbia during my last year of college. I was actually hired full-time after I graduated and worked in the Engineering Department for over ten years, five of those as the City Engineer. The Public Works Director position came up, and I believe the combination of my education and my experience with the City allowed me to be selected for this position. I did work with the Public Works Department on a lot of different projects while I was City Engineer, which provided me some advantages during the interview/selection process.
Education: I received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1994 and a Master's in Business Administration in 2002, both from the University of South Carolina. I've been with the City for eleven years. There is a lot to be said for on-the-job education as well as formal education. The combination of the two has been very beneficial to me. I have also recently been heavily involved in emergency operations training intended to better prepare the City of Columbia and surrounding area for emergency response if needed.
Do you have a favorite book? I do. I would have to say that my favorite book is the Bible, because it's about all aspects of life and provides lessons that we all need to remember every day. And I do rely on that heavily.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends. I also grew up riding horses and I absolutely love doing that, but I don't get the opportunity often enough any longer. I do still have some horses at the home where I grew up in Mayo, South Carolina, so when I get there I try to ride some. I also enjoy reading.
Are you involved in equestrian riding or is it more recreational? Oh, it's recreational. I grew up riding western.
Role Model: Both my mother and my father. I grew up with one sister and my parents taught us the importance of loyalty, trust, compassion, and being close to your family. They've always displayed enormous strength in difficult times and lived their lives in a manner that sets a positive example for us and their grandchildren. I actually don't have any children but my sister has three. Both my mother and father have been positive role models for all of us.
Career Accomplishments: Being selected as City Engineer in 1999 was a great accomplishment. I also feel honored to have been selected as the Public Works Director approximately two years ago. I have a lot of experience, but I know there were other extremely qualified candidates for both positions. I also feel it is a major accomplishment to be in a career that I enjoy so much. Many people are not fortunate enough to feel that way and I really do just love every minute of my job.
Tell us more about Columbia's Public Works Department: We're made up of six divisions and have approximately 350 personnel in the total department, with a budget in excess of $19 million a year. The divisions include Animal Services, Fleet Services, Forestry and Beautification, Solid Waste, Street Division, and Traffic Engineering. It's a very diverse group of divisions that all work together to help each other out when necessary. As with most public works departments we work harder during emergency situations than any other time. The employees of the department are dedicated and committed to their jobs and ensuring that our citizens receive quality services at all times.
Congratulations on receiving APWA's Young Leader Award [along with Anne M. Hays, P.E., Engineer III, HNTB Corporation, Overland Park, KS]. What has it meant to you to receive that award? I am thrilled and honored. I actually was not even aware I was nominated until just before I received the letter that stated I had been selected. I'm very proud of being nominated and even prouder of being one of two recipients nationwide. I'll definitely keep that on my list as one of my most significant accomplishments.
How challenging has it been to juggle your time and responsibilities as Columbia's Public Works Director with being APWA's South Carolina Chapter President? It has been somewhat challenging. On July 15 the South Carolina Chapter held our elections, so I'm no longer president. I do have to say that the chapter has a tremendous amount of talented and dedicated individuals throughout the state actively involved in chapter activities. The Board of Directors helped make the job as president much easier than it may have been otherwise. And then the job as Public Works Director...I also have a wonderful team of managers and employees in the department that help make my role less demanding than it could potentially be. I have enjoyed every minute of this position. If you have a passion for what you do it's much easier to do it and do it well. I definitely have a passion for the South Carolina Chapter of APWA and fulfilling my role as Public Works Director for the City of Columbia.
Why do you like being a member of APWA? I'm grateful for the opportunities APWA provides to members of the public works profession that help to enhance our knowledge in the field. There are just a multitude of activities that APWA offers that are beneficial to members of the profession. It's been helpful for me to interact with public works professionals throughout the state and nation, and to learn from each other and share experiences, whether those experiences were successes or failures. I am better able to serve the public by being a member of APWA.