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Why the NCAA will never crack down on USC
I'm sure that just about all of you have seen this: http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news;_ylt=AnPpRwCwXXWFFRCU.xKjujs5nYcB?slug=...
sitting on the cover of Yahoo! Sports (Y!S) over the last few days. It's not the first time that Y!S has run an expose type of thing on USC - it happened back in 2006 as well: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ys-bushprobe.
The Yahoo! Sports team has always been my preferred source of news because more often than not, they report the news, without the sensationalism of The Worldwide Leader. They've embraced the blogging culture of sports, and understand that the educated sports fan wants facts, solid analysis, and doesn't give a rats ass about what Brett Favre is doing.
So I would think that if a reputable news agency manages to do the research and is willing to publish something along the lines of what we've seen, something should happen, right? And this isn't like the Ann Arbor News' "Probe" into academics at Michigan. There are actually real figures - "Floyd gave at least $1,000 in cash to Rodney Guillory" - and other pieces of evidence as opposed to fake statistical analysis.
Even with the Reggie Bush affair, nothing happened. Y!S ran that article ages ago. The NCAA was supposedly investigating at the time. Nothing happened. In the meantime, USC won three PAC-10 championships and went to three Rose Bowls.
The NCAA has cracked on other programs for recruiting violations. Alabama football, SMU football, IU basketball, Michigan basketball are just a few. These are (or were) all big name programs with a rich tradition for excellence. However, none of these had the spotlight and widespread following that USC does today. USC right now is college football's equivalent of the Yankees or the Lakers. They have a huge following of fans, and have a huge number of people who detest them. From the NCAA's point of view, this makes them a cash cow. They are a poster program for college athletics.
Having USC go down would be on par with someone like A-Rod or Manny testing positive for steroids in baseball (wait... oh snap! Sorry I had to do it). Actually, it would be closer to Mark Mcgwire and Sammy Sosa testing positive right on the heels of their HR chase. It would shake the very foundations of the sport. And that's why the NCAA simply cannot allow USC to go down. And don't think for a minute that Pete Carroll and Tim Floyd are not completely aware of this. They are milking this for all its worth.
If USC slips over the next few years, falls to mediocrity, don't be surprised if NCAA suddenly discovers violations, and quickly follows with sanctions. USC will be expendable then. But right now, there's just too much money on the table.
DC Event with Rodriguez, Beilein, Berenson, and Bill Martin
*This is a 'fluff piece' with no breaking news - merely a recounting of the first event with the 'Big Three' UM coaches in recent history.*
The UM Alumni Club of DC held a meet-and-greet with coaches Rodriguez, Beilein, and Berenson, as well as AD Bill Martin tonight. Matt Cavanaugh (I think - former drum major) and a guy who looked a lot like one of Beilein's assistants were also there, on the rooftop of a DC office building. Bill Martin said that this was the first time he knew of that all three coaches had met for an event outside of Ann Arbor. Kudos to the UMDC!
The evening started with an autograph session during which each coach was scattered around with throngs of people surrounding. The first humorous event of the evening was watching Bill Martin wander around with... fewer people, and at one point introducing himself to a confused little boy for someone to talk to. Rodriguez obviously had the longest line, but listening in on some of the conversations, the coaches were refreshingly honest and down-to-earth in their dealings with the fans.
"...move your body to the other side of the boat, switch hands with tiller and mainsheet and begin to bring the rudder back to straight..."
The speeches started with Bill Martin, who said mostly boiler-plate stuff. He mentioned that both Beilein and Rodriguez were hired without ever setting foot in Ann Arbor; something I didn't know. It was really awkward/funny when he was talking about Carol Hutchins' softball team, and said, "boy, they have some real horses on that team!" Uhhhhhhhhhh, whatever you say, Bill! He blabbed a little about our success this year with the APR, how some other institutions in the B10 didn't, and how well the athletes are doing academically. Had a direct quote of "Don't ask me any questions." He introduced Red as the 'Dean of Coaches' at Michigan, and the guy that he uses as a mentor for all new coaches. Also told the story of Red scoring 6 goals in one game in the NHL. Also plugged the December 2010 hockey game at the Big House. Oh, and there are only 24 private suites still for sale btw. Oh, and Red has one hell of a championship ring. Wowsa.
Red didn't say too much of note that I can remember
Bill then introduced Beilein and mentioned that Beilein's team this past year had the biggest improvement in GPA of all varsity teams. No mention of practice facility. Mentioned the SI coaches survey that proclaimed Beilein as the most creative coach in the game. Also said he talked to Ben Howland recently and Ben told him that he would never want to play Beilein again in his lifetime. While Beilein was being introduced, he was pre-occupied with helping a child fix a chair:
"You can be damn sure Coach K doesn't have to fix chairs for small children!"
A few moments later, the arm fell off again :) Beilein spoke a little of recruiting, and how his biggest recruiting success recently was keeping Sims and Harris on the team, which got a lot of applause. He fondly recounted the season, particularly Selection Sunday. Nothing else of much note but a very endearing speaker.
Then time for Martin to introduce Rodriguez. Like Beilein, stressed that his creativity, success at building programs, and doing a lot with a little are what most impressed Martin. In short, Rich Rodriguez is massively gifted at working a crowd in a 'down home' way. Snake Oil Salesman extraordinaire, to the max! I told my friend before he came onto the stage that I thought the over/under on "tickled to death"s should be set at around 8. To our dismay, there were NONE! However, the Lion King story about the monkey getting hit in the head or whatever made its standard-issue appearance. Aside from that, it was about 10 minutes of non-stop one-liners, self-deprication, and good-natured humor. When he first got the mic, said "when they told me that, after going 3-9, that I should come up to the top floor of a 20-story tall building to face 600 alums, I was pretty suspicious", and "I think I'll stand back here by this wall!" Mentioned that, even over a year later, West Virginia is still "pissed" at him. Said, "I should have murdered a family of 5 with an axe - I would've been less hated". Also, when responding to a question about his Twittering, said he isn't much of a technophile because "West Virginia just got cell phone coverage about a month ago," to which Beilein stole the mic and said, "see, he can get away with saying that stuff, but I never could!" Then Rodriguez said in response, "Hey! After the way I got sued, I owe 'em somethin in return." Much applause. Also, in response to questions about Detroit-area recruiting, said, "some may say that another school up north is doing better, but we actually get the recruits that we want." Zing! In response to questions about young quarterbacks, joked that he'll be taking many QB recruits every year because he never wants to be in the situation he was last year. Rich said that, on an academic front, that this year should break at least a 25-year record for the football team's average GPA. Also significant was his discussion of 'buying in' - he said, "last year, some people said that certain team members didn't buy in. That's not true - everyone bought in, but with questions. This year, they all know about the system and what they should be doing."
The Clarinet lessons were invaluable, and a real highlight of the evening.
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*Thanks to my friend Bonners for the photos.
All in all, this was a wonderful evening, attended by around 600 alums. Signed basketballs and footballs were auctioned, and all those proceeds, plus the ticket sales, went to the UMDC scholarship fund. The kid who won it this year was introduced. Again, thanks to the UMDC Alumni Club for organizing this. In the last year or two UMDC has become what I believe is a great club. For example, during the winter and early spring, we had 2 - 3 locations around DC reserved for members just to watch regular season basketball games! We even watched hockey *gasp*! Anyway, a great time, and 3 very impressive men. Plus one accomplished sailor :)
Wrestling Recruiting
There isn't a whole lot of information running through the series of tubes that is the internet about Wrestling recruiting, but I thought some might be interested that UofM could be putting together a stellar class this year.
Heading it up is Eric Grajales, #2 overall to Intermat.com. He is out of Brandon HS in Florida, and is good enough to step right into Michigan lineup at 133 and be All-American level. I might be a little fuzzy on the particulars, but IIRC he went through all 4 years of high school with only 2 losses and over 200 wins, probably closer to 250, and was a 4 time Florida state champ. He comes from a GREAT wrestling school, one that went on an undefeated streak that stretched over something like 30 years. He is a great catch for McFarland and will fit in nicely at a weight UofM struggled at last year with Zach Stevens.
Next up is Sean Boyle, #32 overall to Intermat, and a native of Lowell, Michigan, although he transfered to Blair Academy in New Jersey, consistently one of the top 2 high school wrestling teams in the country. Boyle doesn't have the star power of Grajales, but he is very highly rated, and with Micheal Watts graduating from the 125 spot, he should step in and contribute right away. I'm not as confident about him being as solid in the lineup as Grajales, but with a coach like McFarland he has the chance to be All-American level sometime later on in his career. I won't completely count him out though, as another wrestler who was ranked a little higher than him, but not considered a superstar, stepped in 2 years ago and shot up the rankings to number 1, Kellen Russel. They even come from the same school, so there is some hope that he, Grajales, and Russel could turn what has been a weakness in Michigan wrestling for a few years into a major strength very quickly.
Michigan has also gotten a commitment from Pete Rendina, a strong performer in 4 years at Dundee, but not receiving the national praise of the other 2. He is probably in the middle weights, 149 is probably the best unless he really puts on a lot of muscle, although he does have a longer frame that could put it on. I've seen him a lot in person, and he has skills you want in a college kid, namely very good offense, especially leg attacks. Probably doesn't contribute for a little while, as 141 up to 157 should be filled by young wrestlers for a while, but he could surely step in later in his career and be a solid wrestler, maybe knock off a few ranked kids, maybe even place sometime. Think Aaron Hynes, but smaller, and probably not stepping in to his spot until later than Hynes did.
Another in state commitment to UofM comes from the same HS as a current teammate, Justin Zeerip, his younger brother, Brandon. Brandon was part of a star studded Hesperia team this year that lost to eventual D4 champs Hudson. I only saw him once this year, and that was where he bumped up from 152 to 160 and manhandled our 160 pounder, the eventual runner up in d3. Doesn't have the resume of his brother, but a very talented wrestler who also could contribute late like Rendina.
Theres also some nice Uncommited recruits in the state of Michigan who would be great to fill in the upper-weights now that Luke and Todd are leaving. The big one, probably the top target right now, is Dan Yates, who is 12th to Intermat, and is a giant. He was at 160 this year for states but wrestled most of the year up at 189 for his team, and lost only once, in the team state title match to Gabe Elliot, the D4 189 champ. He comes from Hesperia, same school as the Zeerips, but I didn't get to see him wrestle because he injured him arm earlier in the tournament we were at. Yates would be a great pickup to this class, sadly, michigangrappler.com says Michigan isn't on his list at the moment. Thats liable to change though, especially with McFarland, who is an excellent recruiter.
The same goes for Kyle Elsworth, from Goodrich, who was ranked higher earlier this year, thanks to some impressive victories over other highly ranked kids, but has fell thanks to some rather unimpressive performances late in the year. He won all of his matches this year, but some of them were a little tougher than they should have been, causing him to drop in the rankings. Elsworth is also not listing Michigan, but his former teammate, Mark Weber, is there, so again, anything is possible.
I'm sure Michigan is on some more out of State kids, but I have no idea who...Perhaps they pick up some more commitments from other in state kids later as well, Robert Nash might fit in nicely, other than that, thats all I've got.
Notre Dame's Money...
Alright so I decided to look this up among the "Big Ten Expansion" hoopla. It's obviously BS media frenzy cause the Big Ten will only consider Notre Dame and the Irish have that oh-so-lucrative NBC contract – or is it?
Notre Dame's NBC contract – granted it's just for football – is worth $9 mil/year.
Big Ten's ABC contract – which includes some deals for Mens/Womens Bball and Volleyball – is over $100 mil/year. That's $9.1 mil/year for each Big Ten team.
Add Notre Dame to the Big Ten and I'm pretty sure those contracts improve enough to more than cover those financial issues OR sharing the money evenly appears to balance quite nicely.
Plus the Big Ten gets royalties from the NCAA Tournament which I imagine are comparable, if not more, than what the Big East gives Notre Dame (cause we have the same amount of successful teams in the tournament and less teams to share it with).
The only thing I can't seem to find is how much the Big East gives Notre Dame for Basketball TV deals – which I don't think is a whole helluva lot considering they have 16 teams to share the money with and the Men's Bball regular season doesn't generate NEARLY the money football does. Not to mention the Big Ten has a pretty huge fan base that will generate comparable money for basketball regardless of the quality of our conference. Also I heard Notre Dame has agreed in the past to join the Big Ten for every sport except Football – which means their only issue appears to be Football finances which I just disproved earlier.
My point: the money issues are non-existent and should be easy to work out. The real reason behind Notre Dame's independent status must be more about tradition than actual financial concerns.
If anyone knows more details about Notre Dame's financial arrangements do tell cause this isn't adding up. Does the BCS pay Notre Dame an unfairly higher amount than the major conferences? Is there football revenue that I didn't account for which Notre Dame would have to share with a conference if they joined? Do tell.
Conclusion: Notre Dame coming to the Big Ten and adding a conference title game should more than make up any difference in money and actually make Notre Dame more than before. I'm surprised by this and no longer understand the business arguments they put out there.
Also, for the record, I'm completely against conference title games. I think they're just de-facto playoff patchwork to make money. If you want a 12th game, conference title game, and a bowl game (not to mention a +1 national title format) – isn't that enough games to just put together an 8 or 16-team playoff? YES IT IS!
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The QB Revolving Door That Was
I keep hearing a lot of things said about our dearly departed QBs of the last couple years, and some of the assumptions don't make sense to me. This is the way I hear the story told, without dates but in chronological order:
1. Threet chooses Georgia Tech and Mallett chooses Michigan
2. Threet chooses to transfer to Michigan
3. Mallett doesn't like Michigan and decides to transfer to Arkansas
4. Threet chooses to transfer away from Michigan
Tell me if this doesn't make more sense. Bear with me as this is intricate:
1. Mallett grew up a Razorback fan but he wouldn't start over Mustain (or he assumed as much), so he goes to the next-best statue-QB school available: Lloyd Carr's Michigan Wolverines
2. Threet grew up a Michigan fan, but knowing that Mallett would be there, he shied away
3. Mallett doesn't like Michigan and Michigan doesn't like Mallett. Even the football seems to hate Mallett, as it finds ways to slip out of his hands time and time again.
4. Mitch Mustain transfers to USC. Mallet transferring to Arkansas becomes a question of when, not if. Carr knows this.
5. Carr looks furiously for the best available option. He knows Threet would transfer if he knew that Mallett was leaving, so he tells him that. Threet can't tell anyone that he knows Mallett is transferring, though.
6. Michigan has a bad season, Carr is gone, Rodriguez is hired.
7. Threet sees he's not in our long term plans anymore. His transfer is a question of when, not if. The wide open starting job of last season kept him at bay for a year.
8. Rodriguez knows the situation and looks furiously for two QB recruits. He is telling them that Threet is as good as gone. (How do you get two comparably talented QBs to be part of the same class, with last year's starter returning? Perhaps the reason we kept losing commits was because they kept being assured Threet was transferring, but it wasn't happening.)
9. Threet transfers; hello starting freshman QB! (edit:
Notice that we had no more QB decommits as soon as the transfer was made public.)
The big difference in timeline 2 is that everyone's actions are reactions to something external rather than unprovoked. What do you think? Is there evidence that Threet really opted to transfer to a volatile coaching situation, knowing he would sit behind a 5-star QB for four years? That makes no sense to me, especially since he transferred again this offseason because he doesn't want to be a benchwarmer.
Dileo Manifesto
Let me start by saying that while I trust Rodriguez has a plan and knows what he is doing, some of the early commits have been perplexing. Not that I can't see a reason for taking a kid not highly sought after by top programs; only that I don't necessarily see the reason for taking those kids early. Like many, I always follow recruiting in hopes of a super class; a "top 10" group consisting of 4 stars, with one or two 5s, and a few unavoidable 3s as the sprinkles on top. Our sundae is slightly sprinkle-heavy at this date. I get some of the angst. But honestly, I like the kids we have. In particular, I like Dileo. Please allow me--in meandering fashion--to explain why.
Applying the bandaids
If you put yourself in the shoes of our coaching staff and imagine what it was like to live through last season (yes, it was even worse for them) a few areas emerge as the most frustrating and painful. (1) QB play, (2) OL inexperience, (3) turnovers, (4) Kick returns, and (5) pitiful WR blocking.
1. QB play is being addressed as best it can, with excellent recruits coming in, and a no-stone-unturned approach to immediate help that has bordered on appearing desperate (yes, I am referring to the short, chuckling Dukie who shall not be named--I am not interested in reopening that--just saying we are busting it to find help here, thought it will unfortunately remain a bit of a waiting game)
2. OL inexperience has been addressed mostly by allowing the earth to circumnavigate the sun. We will also be unleashing the redshirts, receiving dividends for good efforts already made on this front. (Both QB and OL will be improved this year, but much better still in years to come)
3. Turnovers. All you can do is teach proper technique, stress security, and instill some confidence. I am sure that is happening.
4. At this point you may think I have forgotten little Drew Dileo--I have not. He is a direct response to items 4 and 5. I am not sure I have seen a better kick returner on film. Don't take that statement with the weight of a recruiting guru--I am a casual fan. But this does not look like a fast, star player who was asked to run to the 10 yard line and catch the kickoff. This looks like a kick returner. Lots of kids are fast and have a bit of wiggle--Ted Ginn comes to mind--and this is enough to make them a pretty good returner. Dileo actually has the intangible instincts. He follows the wedge and hits seams with exactly the right timing. Watch his kick returning on film--he is outstanding.
5. What I appreciated even more about his Scout film is that the opening plays were WR blocks. I do not recall ever seeing a recruit's film begin with downfield blocking. This is not your usual guy. He is tiny, but this kid craves contact. When you watch his film you see someone who cannot wait to throw himself into somebody. No disrespect, but this is not the sense you get watching Matthews, Stonum, et al. Our WR blocking last year was not bad. It was awful. That destroys quick screens and runs outside-of-tackle. And indeed, we watched those plays regularly get destroyed. Dileo gets after it. He will embarrass starters by out blocking them in practice. I hope it shames them to improve.
How Dileo will be useful
In short, Dileo is a kid who excels in exactly the spots where we are weak. We may not be sorely in need of a kid who can return kicks--it seems like 2-3 guys each year are now tabbed as having great kick returning potential--but he could really be at home in the role, and avoid opening ourselves to injury risk by putting a core positional starter back there (e.g. Cissoko, Shaw).
And he may help us more when other teams are holding the ball. Remember that he also plays corner. Quickness and collision-loving are not ill-suited there, and that could also be his spot. Even more likely, I think we will see him running people down for tackles on special teams. His size and skin tone are going to evoke Wes Welker comparisons--I think he is actually more like that unfathomably annoying (but annoyingly great) special teams walk-on from Notre Dame last year. (Someone else recall his name?) That guy killed us at the beginning of that game. The first quarter was typified when Shaw lost a kick, went slowly to pick it up, and had modern day Rudy's helmet crash through his knees for a turnover. I expect Dileo to be a special teams gunner; he was born for it. I expect him to make a difference there in games.
Recruiting Services and Specialists
And this spotlights one area where recruiting has clouded perception when it comes to the worth of players. (Note: this is not a general anti-recruiting rant; just an observation about their valuation of role players and specialists) Talent matters; and star ratings are fairly accurate. But guys with super bodies and super potential will always claim the top spots, while a lot of useful non-star players will drag a class's "rating" down. Taylor Lewans and Anthony LaLotas come with incredible potential, but guys with even more hype have sometimes struggled to find the field. "Upside" guys are high-risk, high-reward. I love them, don't get me wrong. I want as many as we can take each year. But I also like guys you can count on to contribute by playing a minor role and playing it very well.
Imagine how much worse last year could have been if we did not have a great punter. God bless Zoltan. But kickers and punters illustrate this point perfectly--they never help the overall stature or rating of a recruiting class. You can take Rivals' 3rd best kicker and he'll drag down your class with his 3-star rating. If you are gunning for overall star ratings/rankings, you may be better off putting up fliers on campus for a walk on rather than taking the best high school kicker in the country. That is sort of dumb. But it is how the rankings metrics work. A special teams gunner is even less important in the eyes of talent evaluators, and understandably so. They are an afterthought. But as ND found out last year, having a great one can make a real difference. That is what I think we are getting with this kid. Someone who will fight like hell in practice and become a star on special teams.
The bottom line
Is he a boon to our recruiting class? Does he add momentum and help us lure top talent? No. Does he provide an opportunity for people longing to see Michigan's demise to point and laugh? Perhaps. But let them. We are building, and a guy like Dileo is an important piece. Sometimes you find a guy like him as a walk-on and strike it big. I don't mind spending a scholarship to not take that chance. Damn the perceptions. Watch his film ($)--he is 160 pounds of skills we are missing.


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I ADMIT TO BEING confused by the bracket put together by the committee, but they have all these principles that they try to adhere to so that the final result often is less than perfect.
For instance, if Kansas is the No. 1 overall seed, why is Ohio State the No. 2 in the Midwest Region? If this is a true S-curve, they are saying OSU is the eighth-best team behind Villanova and Kansas State. Don't know how you could say that, given how the teams played and what they accomplished. This may have something to do with the committee wanting to avoid rematches between better teams from the same conference, but, if that is the case, somebody should explain it.


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Blogs Liberty and Power Cheney to Head National Archives?Feb 21, 2006 4:12 am
Cheney to Head National Archives?
Maybe, now that Cheney says he wants no future elective office, Bush can nominate him as Head of the National Archives to remove just about everything there back into the secrecy of the agencies from whence the materials came. Remember Edward Shils' book, The Torment of Secrecy? God forbid some of those old century plus documents from the BIAs (both Indian and Insular) detailing the Army's massacres of both Indians and Filipinos be allowed in the Archives for future historians to see, part of our first"War on Terrorists." Wonder if the NSA is listening in on discussions between those"suspicious" archivists? Some with a beard may just be part of al Qaida.
Now"History" can be written the Empire's way, just as in 1984!
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Craig J. Bolton - 2/21/2006
I do not claim to be an expert in this area of law [albeit, maybe its about time to look into it in more detail], but this "reclassification" program strikes me as just plain silly and probably violative of due process.
The point of the security classification system is to create a set of legal sanctions that can be used against persons who violate the system. If, however, the government has already placed a formerly classified documents in the public domain, and then tries to prosecute someone for obtaining a copy and circulating it, well.........
I don't think that you can create a legal affirmative duty by a U.S. citizen to check back with the appropriate public official everytime a government document is accessed and utilized. Here's a website that will allow any interested person to check out the validity of my theory: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB179/
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The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears on Mondays. Information is taken from reports provided by the Bi-City-County Health District, and individual reports can be viewed at their Web site at www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/environhealth/foodestablishments.htm.
The following report reflects only demerits the establishments received.
0 demerits: no major violations at the time of inspection.
15 demerits: considered an average number.
30 demerits or above:requires re-inspection within 24 hours.
COS: corrected on site during inspection.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a routine inspection: Amarillo Residence Inn, 6700 W. I-40; Cafe Dac, 320 S. Polk St.; Canyon After School Program, 506 Eighth Ave.; Chicken Express, 3514 E. I-40; City Kid Outreach Ministries, 205 S. Polk St.; Family Dollar Store #2383, 2241 S.E. 27th Ave.; Martinez Grocery, 2010 S. Arthur St.; Pizza Palm, 3514 E. I-40; Rosa's Cafe #22, 3820 W. I-40; Subway #7323-211, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; Subway #7429-212, 3300 E. I-40; Taco Bell, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; Toot-N-Totum #40, 2700 W. I-40; Walgreen's #5612, 3320 Bell St.; Wingstop, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a follow-up inspection: Avondale Elementary, 1500 S. Avondale St.; Dollar General Store #7285, 403 S. Western St.; Greenways Intermediate School, 8100 Pineridge Drive; Hop In, 4300 McCormick Road; Houston Middle School, 815 S. Independence St.; Jason's Deli, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave.; J's Country Corner, 4200 McCormick Road; K & T Discount, 201 S. Western St.; Margaret Wills Elementary, 3500 S.W. 11th Ave.; Pizza Hut/Wing Stop, 2509 S. Georgia St.; Route 66 Discount, 3816 S.W. Sixth Ave.; South Georgia Elementary, 5018 Susan Drive; Taylor Petroleum #40, 1917 Bell St.; The Texas Country Store, 6701 Rockwell Road; Toot-N-Totum #22, 920 W. FM 1151.
These establishments received demerits during a routine inspection for being out of compliance as stated:
(3) Amarillo Fairfield Inn, 6600 W. I-40: No certified food manager. To be corrected within 32 days.
(3) Arby's #1658, 4406 Bell St.: Sanitizer too strong. COS.
(3) Basil Doc's Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle: Employee washing dishes without using sanitizer. COS.
(3) Bigg Al's Pool and Blues, 401 S.W. Third Ave.: Food manager card expired. To be corrected within 36 days.
(9) Brady's Dairy Queen #17, 3333 S. Western St.: Chili in warming unit at improper temperature; salads and lettuce very brown and mushy. COS.
(4) Burger King #4796, 4210 W. I-40: Chicken fries not properly placed under time control; tomatoes held an hour over time control. COS.
(8) Cattle Call Express, 2203 Paramount Blvd.: Meat in warming unit at improper temperature; several products melted and no longer smooth, easy to clean. COS.
(6) Chick-Fil-A, 4510 S. Coulter St.: Spray bottles of chemical not labeled; soda nozzles dirty. COS.
(10) Church's Chicken #592, 2002 S. Georgia St.: Ice scoop stored on soda grill; no paper towels at hand sink. COS. Not enough hot water; hand sink drains slow; back flow needs repairing. To be corrected within 10 days.
(4) Dollar General Corp. #3224, 3300 E. I-40: Dented cans on shelves. COS.
(6) Hud's Restaurant, 7311 W. Amarillo Blvd.: Spray bottle with degreaser improperly labeled; tubes in vent hood for fire suppression dirty. COS.
(10) Hummer's, 2600 Paramount Blvd.: Employee did not wash hands after beginning work day. COS. Chemicals stored above prep area; inside ice machine and chip warmer dirty; equipment broken or melted. To be corrected by next regular inspection.
(19) IHOP, 2100 S. Western St.: Sausage links at improper temperature; dish washer handled dirty dishes then handled clean plates without washing hands; dish washer washed hands without using soap or paper towels; dish washer washing hands in three-compartment sink; cook handled raw food items then handled ready-to-eat items. COS. Walk-in freezer and small juice cooler at improper temperature; soda nozzles dirty; several chipped plates; slicer blade chipped; linen used on crepes. To be corrected within 10 days.
(17) La Fiesta Grande, 2200 Ross-Osage Drive: Carne Gusada at improper temperature on serving line; no paper towels at hand sink at bar; dish machine not sanitizing; no thermometer in bar refrigerator; can opener, ice machine and tea nozzles dirty. COS.
(7) Lone Star Bar & Grill, 935 E. FM 1151: Baked potatoes, cooked brisket and potato salad not date marked; insides of refrigerators and microwave dirty. COS.
(6) McDonald's, 1815 S. Grand St.: No soap and towels at hand sink; no thermometers in meat freezer and salad refrigerator. COS.
(9) McDonald's, 3320 S. Coulter St.: Hand sink being used to drain pickles; no thermometer in meat freezer, wall freezer and refrigerator in front service area. COS. Several flies inside establishment. To be corrected within 10 days.
(12) Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St.: No paper towels at several bar hand sinks; hole in wall behind ice machines leads to outside; side door open; several thermometers missing from coolers in all bars; soda nozzles, holsters, lemon slicer and ice machine dirty. To be corrected within 12 days.
(3) Roaster's Coffee & Tea Co., 4301 S.W. 45th Ave.: Scoop stored on dirty surface. COS.
(7) Seville Estates, 7401 Seville Drive: Unlabeled cans for use; can opener and ice machine dirty. COS.
(4) Snowhite Bakery, 2801 Civic Circle: All employees handling ready-to-eat food items with bare hands. COS.
(5) Subway #14315, 2700 W. I-40: Spaghetti and meat balls at improper temperature. COS.
(3) Subway #6176-208, 2004 S. Coulter St.: Ice machine dirty. COS.
(6) Taco Bell #23106, 2000 S. Coulter St.: No paper towels at kitchen sink; no soap in men's restroom. COS. Several flies in dining room. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) Texan Nursing and Rehab of Amarillo, 4033 S.W. 51st Ave.: Employee eating and leaving personal food plate in store room; can opener, holster, utensil drawer and utensils dirty. COS.
(3) Toot-N-Totum #9, 2400 S.W. 46th Ave.: Broken thermometer in ice cream freezer display case. COS.
(10) Toot-N-Totum #26, 2222 Polk St.: Hot dogs and taquitos not date marked; soda nozzles dirty. COS. No sanitizer strips. To be corrected within 10 days.
(12) Toot-N-Totum #57, 301 Ross St.: Sanitizer too strong. COS. Many flies in establishment; mouse seen in store; no sanitizer test strips; dirty tongs by hot dog area. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Toot-N-Totum #82, 5900 S. Coulter St.: Microwave oven dirty. COS.
(4) Wendy's, 4206 W. I-40: Employee scooping ice with cup to be used by customer to drink from. COS.
(3) Whataburger #114, 4111 S.W. 45th Ave.: Icemaker lid and baffle dirty. COS.
(7) Whataburger #371, 3401 S. Coulter St.: Employee handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands; soda nozzles and ice machine dirty. COS
(4) Whataburger #427, 734 N. Pierce St.: Dented cans. COS.
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Matching case history patterns in case-based reasoning
Zhao, Guoxing, Luo, Bin and Ma, Jixin (2006) Matching case history patterns in case-based reasoning. In: Huang, De-Shuang, Li, Kang and Irwin, G.W., (eds.) Intelligent computing in signal processing and pattern recognition: International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2006, Kunming, China, August 16-19, 2006. Lecture notes in control and information sciences, 345 (345). Springer Verlag, Berlin, pp. 312-321. ISBN 9783540372578 ISSN 0170-8643 (doi:10.1007/978-3-540-37258-5_32)Full text not available from this repository.
This paper introduces a mechanism for representing and recognizing case history patterns with rich internal temporal aspects. A case history is characterized as a collection of elemental cases as in conventional case-based reasoning systems, together with the corresponding temporal constraints that can be relative and/or with absolute values. A graphical representation for case histories is proposed as a directed, partially weighted and labeled simple graph. In terms of such a graphical representation, an eigen-decomposition graph matching algorithm is proposed for recognizing case history patterns.
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Wii U
Skyward Sword > Skyrim, didn't need 2 gigs of ram OR HD Graphics!
Also, an Elder Scrolls game would be amazing on Wii U because the Gamepad would be excellent for inventory management.
Like I want so much to look down at a screen to manage my inventory... 0 immersion. I like to manage stuff without immersion breaker like this.
That is why I dont like motion controls, Thats is like I dont like the screen on the wii u either.
And those who complain about the bugs in Skyrim. Take a look at the game thec, and at what the game can do. Skyrim is all about giving freedom, and giving freedom to players in a game is hard without bugs.
Now take a look at zelda, It's more like taking away freedom for you. Now now it's easy to make a game without boundaries that binds the players, the npc and the enemies to a certain very closed pattern, in a very closed area.
But were not talking about the same age group either. Zelda is and was always intebnded to be childish type of game while the elder scroll can deal with more mature stuff, war, political, violent darker stuff. I wont say TES is the most mature game I ever played (Witcher series gets the gold here), but it is more than Zelda.
TheFallenPriest 4 years ago#92
I used to prefer skyrim... and then I took an arrow to the knee
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Skyrim is phenomenal at finding ways to sweep you into unsuspecting adventure. A journey to retrieve a stranger's sword gets you caught up in a bandit civil war. Helping a random citizen shake his cowardice results in you being swept inside the hilariously random mind of Sheogorath, Daedric Prince of Madness. There's at least two hundred hours' worth of quests to do, and they're all fun.
The murderous little girl at the Dark Brotherhood.... cracks me up every time.
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jmichaelbp 4 years ago#94
Carter Blake wants to sing a song for you TC:
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls... it tolls for thee." - In memory of Chuck, the wisest boxcar hobo of all time from Telltale's The Walking Dead.
I swear this bug talk is all absolute bull or I'm just really lucky, I had Skyrim since launch on the PS3 and I've sunk hundreds of hours in across about 4 different characters, I honest to god don't think I ever have encountered a glitch or bug, I've frozen once or twice but no glitches, its one of my favourite games!
Also with Oblivion on PS3 I had no glitches but that was the GotY edition which I got in 2010, albeit second hand, though they would have patched it then.
Haven't played SS but I have played most other Zeldas, they're completely different beasts that can't really be compared!
Solid_SOAP 4 years ago#96
They're too different to compare. I prefer Zelda because I like a rigid storyline and relateable/fun characters but come on, you might as well compare Mass Effect with Metroid just because they both take place in space, it doesn't work.
DakhanavarX 4 years ago#97
I award this awful topic one...no, two golf claps.
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DesperateMonkey 4 years ago#98
Are people seriously arguing that Zelda is better because it has less bugs? Zelda could use a lot more bugs because it could use a lot more content. There is less to do in the entirety of Zelda than their is in any region of Skyrim. The game is barren as hell, uninteresting in terms of story or lore, is not dynamic at all, has terrible graphics, terrible and shallow combat compared even to SKYRIM which at least has a ton of interesting combat setups and is inferior in almost every way except for the fact that they have Link and Ganon.
Give Link and Ganon to Bethesda or Capcom and they would make a Zelda game that doesn't just coast on the franchise alone. There is nothing gameplay wise, story wise, graphics wise or exploration wise about SS that makes it special compared to the competition.
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TrueBlue91 4 years ago#99
PrinceOfHot posted...
Besides Bethesda games are all BORING...crap stories, fake-epic-hyping, sub-medicore combat systems...its like the opposite of a great zelda adventure.
This is the perfect way to describe Skyward Sword (lol)
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DesperateMonkey 4 years ago#100
Well Zelda targets those at a 3rd grade literacy level so a lot of GFaqs people will think Zelda has a better story because they don't even know what Skyrim is about. Hell CoD has a better story than Zelda.
And gameplay? Skyrim Gameplay is way better. So many different classes and combinations, stealth is always fun, enemies are far more varied and battles are way less predictable and boring. The game actually takes quite a bit of skill in comparison to Zelda as well.
If you like swinging away randomly and killing everything, then again, you would like Zelda.
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This is a great tuner, especially for the price. The sound quality is very good, and there are so many stations to choose from. I am able to connect to the internet using a wireless connection to my Uverse router, which has WPA security enabled. Nice LCD display and it is easy to navigate. Made a firmware update too without any problem. Highly recommended!
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PsP the saga continues
PsP the saga continues
May 11, 2005 3:06PM PST
Ok so now I'm returning my psp and I must pray that the one I get is perfect. So all who read say a little prayer for me. Rub the lucky rabbits feet or put on the lucky socks. Throw me a bone. I will send it in as many times as needed I refuse to go down with out a fight. Well that being said. Been playing some halo 2 the maps are nice. I want weapons muwahahahahaa. Unreal is ok to you have to like the genre or follow the series. Jade is fun just seems a bit easy.
ok still at work I'll try and add on later
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hopesPosted: May 11, 2005 12:00AM PST by hackmimiru
i hope your psp is ok ^_^
Praying for youPosted: May 13, 2005 12:00AM PST by adultgamer77
and I have my fingers cross also.
xbox livePosted: May 13, 2005 12:00AM PST by Ms_Estrogen
hey, if you ever play xbox live... my gamer tag is "Sgt Lahna"
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You will thrill at the feats of over 40 acrobats as they give elaborate and dramatic interpretations of classic Chinese dances and physical performance art with amazing strength, skill, control, balance, grace, and charisma. The Chinese have been performing this impressive art form since 500 B.C. Through the years it has developed and blossomed into the incredible form of art performed today. This is a show that will be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age!
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As the show progresses, you will learn about Chinese culture and why certain acts are performed. Roller-skating is as popular in China as it is in America, and you will be amazed at the performers who do stunts while on skates. The show adds new, award-winning performers every year, so there is always a revolving lineup of amazing acts. This extraordinary group of professionals brings the Orient to the Ozarks through their performance art as well as through dramatic music, stunning backdrops, gorgeous costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting.
The Kansas City Star says, "The talents of the Shanghai acrobats are beyond compare . . . watch these acrobats and be stunned and thrilled." This show is something your entire family will enjoy! The production is fast paced, exciting, and when the curtain falls after the final act, it will leave you with wanting more! Be sure to make the Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai part of your Branson experience!
New in 2016: See the Acrobats perform their AMAZE performance. More stunts, more incredible acrobatics and witness the onstage act that puts 5 motorcycles in one steel ball. They will defy gravity, dizziness and avoid each other in this "edge of your seat" stunt. Be sure and book your seats early and prepare to be AMAZE'd ...


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THE ART of WARd 8
Applying the principles of the Art of War to the color, character(s) and sounds of the Great Ward 8.
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Saturday, January 23, 2016
Ward 8's Weatherman!
Art of War Concept: Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.
Were you glued to the TV all week listening to the weather newscasters trying to predict the snowfall totals? It seemed everyone had their own predictions. In addition to New Channel 4 and City Administration updates, I know of a reliable source right here in Ward 8. Did you know Ward 8 has its own weatherman? His name is Commissioner Troy Prestwood!
Troy is Commissioner for 8A04, co-founder of the River East Emerging Leaders and Public Relations Chair for the Ward 8 Democrats. His background is journalism, but he also has a passion for the Weather.
He first became interested in this hobby while snowed-in at his Grandmother's house during a snowstorm as a kid. To pass the time, he would watch the news trying to see when he would be able to go back outside to play with friends. This interest has grown where he has actually taken weather reporting classes with the Washington Post. He is now a local amateur weatherman who reports on Anacostia weather conditions to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
As you can see from the pics, he has own weather station in his condo. He as a remote sensor outside that reports to the station giving him regular updates. So if you want to get a really local weather prediction, be sure to reach out to Troy on twitter!
|Troy, the Weatherman!
|Weather updates from the Mayor
Monday, December 7, 2015
Turning Natural Opens in Anacostia!
Sunday was a great day for Ward 8. We celebrated the opening of Turning Natural, a juice bar on MLK Ave. In addition to juices and smoothies, they also serve salads, veggie patties and more.
What made the opening even more special is that the owner, Jerri Evans is actually from Anacostia. She grew up on the 16th and Good Hope Rd. The business was founded by her mom to help fight breast cancer by promoting a healthier lifestyle.
If you were not able to stop by for the grand opening, please make sure you stop by to support this new business. Trust me; you will be making more than one visit.
Location: 2025 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave SE
Location: 2025 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave SE
|Grab and go juices if you are in a hurry
|The menu
|The menu cont..
|Something for everyone!
|Stewart Anderson stopped by to say hello!
|Octavia Shaw and Son - Fairlawn Residents
|Great customer service
|Veggie and Spinach Patties
|busy day...
|Loyal following of customers!
|Plenty of seating
|The Proctor's stopped by to support a new business in their neighborhood
|Open 7 Days a week
|Come meet the owner Jerri Evans -- born in Anacostia
Monday, October 26, 2015
Anacostia Heritage Trail Launch!
Did you miss it? This weekend, the long awaited launch of the Anacostia Heritage Trail took place at The Big Chair! After nearly eight years of hard work and consistent dedication by residents the community came together to celebrate the history of the Greater Anacostia Community as we move forward to a positive future for this special neighborhood. I've blogged about of efforts in the past. Here are some pics to share from this weekend.
Photos Credit: Nancy Shia from the Washington Informer
Photos Credit: Nancy Shia from the Washington Informer
|That is me talking about Chuck Brown's Big Chair Performance
|Wanda Lockridge was featured on one of the signs from the 1980 King Parade
|DDOT Director...hoping they fund the Congress Heights and Ft. Stanton Trails
|Eugene Kinlow, Philip Pannell, Arrington Dixon, Me, Art Slater
|Teaching our kids the history of the community
|The ever-present Ron Moten taking it in
|Barry Farms Protesters! I'm sure they will be on the signs 20 years from now.
|John Johnson performing his poem
|I like that jacket Wanda Lockridge
|Philip Pannell hyping the crowd
|Former Anacostia residents
|Arrington Dixon providing remarks
|Sam Ford as MC
|Audience Members
|Councilmember May addressing the crowd
|Grandpa and Son
|Philip and Mayor Bowser
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Ward 8 Matters
Ward 8 Matters is a call to action to raise the political and social profile of the Ward 8 Democrats. The "Ward 8 Matters" Slate are individuals who are willing to take on the leadership of the Ward 8 Democrats and engage Ward 8 voters in every aspect of our great Ward. We want the city to feel the impact and voice of Ward 8 and use our political power to ensure we get the resources needed to improve the quality of life in our communities.
So does Ward 8 Matter? Yes it does, and we need YOU to come vote for the "Ward 8 Matters" Slate. Help us take Ward 8 Politics to a new level so it powerfully impacts every resident in Ward 8. I invite you to attend theWard 8 Democrats Convention on Saturday September 19, 2015 and vote for a team of Ward 8 Residents who will work diligently to ensure Ward 8 Matters in all aspects of city politics.
When: Saturday September 19, 2015
Time: 12-2pm (You Can Vote and Leave)
Where: Thurgood Marshall Academy - 2427 MLK Ave SE
Charles Wilson - President
Barbara Jones - 1st Vice President
Leonard Watson - 2nd Vice President
Darryl Ross - Treasurer
Anthony L. Green - Recording Secretary
Deloris Walker - Corresponding Secretary
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Pizza! Pizza!
Looking for a fresh slice of pizza? Now you can stop on Good Hope Rd at the new Little Caesar's Pizza that opened next to 7-11. I stopped in the other day to welcome the new franchise owner. Pizza's, buffalo wings and cheesy sticks are made in house and are ready for your to pick up. Back in the day you used to order made to order slices, but now you have to buy the whole pizza pie. You can get a pepperoni for under $7...not bad.
Be sure to stop by the ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday.
Be sure to stop by the ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday.
WHAT: Little Caesar's Grand Opening
WHERE: Little Caesar's Pizza, Good Hope Rd., SE
Monday, May 25, 2015
The Anacostia Heritage Trail is Here!
Did you notice something different on Good Hope Rd. and MLK Ave? Next time you are driving or walking down the street look a little closer and you will notice the Anacostia Heritage Trail signs have been installed!
Yup, it took us nearly 10 years, but we finally did it! It was an effort that began with the Anacostia Main Street organization and later picked up by the Historic Anacostia Block Association and the Anacostia Coordinating Council.
The signs look great! There are 20 signs installed that give a detailed history of the neighborhood. We are planning a ribbon cutting ceremony in July. If you are interested in helping join us on Thursday June 4th at 6:30pm at 1800 MLK Ave for the planning meeting.
Congratulations to the Greater Anacostia Neighborhoods and all the people who helped with the process! Of course, a special thanks to Cultural Tourism DC for leading the way and staying the course to get this done!
|Right outside of the Frederick Douglass Home
|Did you know there used to be parades held in Uniontown (aka Historic Anacostia)?
|Old Market Square (14th St)
|Churches played an important role in the neighborhood
|20 signs = about 2 miles long
|History of Rose's Row. A row of homes on U St
|Perfect placement. This sign at the 11th St bride speaks to
John Booths escape after the assassination of President Lincoln
|My favorite sign. Gives you a look into the gateway into the neighborhood
|Can't leave out the Big Chair
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50 most uplifting songs ever
Because sometimes, we all need a little pick-me-up. Here's 50 of the most uplifting songs of all time, starting with The Strokes' 'Someday'. The definition of the word 'insouciant', 'Someday' is louche and irresistible. Shrug it off, Casablancas insists, and have another beer.
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49. Don Henley, 'Boys Of Summer'. "A little voice inside my head said don't look back, you can never look back". Henley's 1984 yacht rock classic might be tinged with sorrow ("Those days are gone forever...") but it also surges with a kind of battered optimism.
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48. Friendly Fires, 'Paris'. The aural equivalent of a high school yearbook, 'Paris' is a song about hopes, dreams and friendships. With a killer chorus. Listen to our Spotify playlist of all these tracks here.
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47. Blind Melon, 'No Rain'. This California group are best remembered for their chilled out 1993 single. So laid back, it's horizontal, 'No Rain' pledges that everything's going to be alright - promise. Sadly, Blind Melon's time in the sun was short-lived. Singer Shannon Hoon died of an overdose in 1995.
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46. Van Halen, 'Jump'. OK, so it's about suicide (singer David Lee Roth said the lyric was inspired by watching a TV news report about a man about to leap from a bridge), but hey, how could you hear that synth riff and not punch the air?
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45. Boston, 'More Than A Feeling'. Though we may never know who 'Mary Anne' is, 'More Than A Feeling' is a song about being excited about a song. Self-referential AND uplifting. Plus, it might sound pretty simple, but it took writer Tom Scholz five years to complete. Just as well he persevered.
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44. David Bowie, "Heroes". Post-London 2012 we associate this song with sporting triumph, but it was originally inspired by producer Tony Visconti's illicit affair with backing vocalist Antonia Maaß, which Bowie watched unfold while writing the song. Oh, and note the double quote marks. They're deliberate. Implication being: are real people ever truly heroes?
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43. ELO, 'Mr Blue Sky'. "Sun is shining in the sky, there ain't a cloud in sight". This prog-pop masterpiece is one of Paul McCartney's favourite songs. No surprise as it's the best song The Beatles never wrote. Fun fact: The song was played as a wake-up call to astronaut Christopher Ferguson during the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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42. Fun. , 'We Are Young'. A song about the morning after the night before. We've made mistakes, goes the message. But so does everyone. So let's enjoy ourselves! Staying just the right line of emo gloopiness, it's a track tailor-made for drunken teenage singalongs.
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41. Sigur Ros, 'Hoppipolla'. The track that launched a thousand advert-imitations. Calming and soothing, like a cup of tea and a hug at the same time. The fact it's become almost a parodic byword for 'epic' shouldn't blind you to the song's startling power to push your positivity buttons.
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Added: 09 Feb 2012
40. Nirvana, 'Son Of A Gun'. This Vaselines cover is snot punk to the max, and the closest Kurt Cobain ever came to singing a melody you might reasonably describe as 'jaunty'. Listen to our Spotify playlist of all these tracks here.
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39. Queen, 'Don't Stop Me Now'. A cut from Queen's 1978 album, 'Jazz'. If you can make it to the pre-solo, "don't stop me don't stop me, hey hey hey" bit of this song without grinning, then we don't want to know you.
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38. Flaming Lips, 'Do You Realize??'. For a song about death, 'Do You Realize??' is incredibly uplifting. Acceptance brings peace, it seems. Best listened to while dressed in a monkey costume and rolling around your kitchen floor encased in a giant rubber ball.
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37. AC/DC , 'Back In Black'. From the moment the classic riff kicks in, everything changes. It doesn't matter if you're posting a letter, or cutting the grass - with this as a soundtrack you're a badass.
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36. Janelle Monae, 'Tightrope'. Monae might be urging caution in the lyrics to 'Tightrope', but her vocals are exercising anything but. Get on up!
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35. Jackie Wilson, '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher'. It's impossible not to feel better after listening to this. You could play '...Higher And Higher' to a rock and it would start tapping its toes happily (though we've not tested this hypothesis under laboratory conditions).
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34. No Doubt, 'Just A Girl'. For all those who think that Gwen Stefani is just Vivienne Westwood and Harajuku, check out this track from 1995, the band's breakthrough single. On this track, she goes hard. Plus, it's pretty much the closest thing you can get to The Nineties, distilled into three minutes.
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33. Beta Band, 'Dry The Rain'. Clocking in at just over six minutes long, 'Dry the Rain' builds up a chugging slacker-pop riff so potent that by the time that the trumpets come in, you'll be bursting with what's known in the medical community as 'good vibes'.
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32. Iggy Pop, 'The Passenger'. Can you believe that this track was originally a B-side? Powered by a loping rhythm that evokes the feeling of strutting down the street, it's a paean to feeling young and invincible.
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31. Passion Pit, 'Sleepyhead'. It's all about the build up to the moment at 1.20, when a zig zagging synth runs across the track like someone rolling down a hill. Pure joy.
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30. Bon Jovi, 'Livin' On A Prayer'. "WOOOAH, WE'RE HALFWAY THERE". Oh, you can try to resist, but let's face it. If this comes on the radio while you're driving, you will turn it up. And when that key-change kicks in, you will feel glad to be alive.
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29. U2, 'Beautiful Day'. A track about living with less and appreciating the little things. Bono's humble (by his standards), The Edge brings back his classic 80s guitar sound, and the whole thing comes together gloriously. Listen our Spotify playlist of all these tracks here.
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28. Oasis, 'Acquiesce'. The first song to feature vocals from both Gallagher brothers, 'Acquiesce' stresses the importance of friendship above all else. Something that Liam and Noel could learn from.
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27. The Knife, 'Heartbeats'. Hypnotic, elated, and intimate, it's no wonder that 'Heartbeats' was a hit for two artists (The Knife, and also Jose Gonzalez). Though it's The Knife's arpeggiated synth version that'll make your heart swell the most.
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Added: 22 Mar 2010
26. Prince, 'Raspberry Beret'. A tale of a free spirited young love, and a pink chapeau, 'Raspberry Beret' was totally different to Prince's output at the time. With Middle Eastern instrumentation, and strings, it walks "in through the out door" and into your heart.
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25. Hall And Oates, 'You Make My Dreams Come True'. Happy-go-lucky '80s pop that's guaranteed to make the corners of your John Oates moustache point skywards.
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Added: 13 Aug 2012
24. Doves, 'Catch The Sun'. Being as they live near Manchester, catching any sun at all is a rare feat for Doves. But on their second single from 'Lost Souls', they managed to dodge the rain for a bit.
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Added: 22 Aug 2010
23. The Only Ones, 'Another Girl, Another Planet'. Power-pop of the catchiest stripe, this 1978 track, and The Only Ones' best-known song talks of an extra-terrestrial love affair.
Added: 13 Aug 2012
22. Kings Of Leon, 'The Bucket'. The titular bucket seems to be a reference to a suicide pact of some sort, but this song for friendship is unfailingly upbeat in spite of it. Listen our Spotify playlist of all these tracks here.
Photo: Press
Added: 10 Dec 2010
21. Michael Jackson, 'The Way You Make Me Feel'. If there's a collection of sounds that makes you happier than those of this 1987 Jacko track, it probably should be prescription only.
Photo: PA
Added: 28 Apr 2011
20. The Foundations, 'Build Me Up Buttercup'. Its lyrics are all unrequited love and teasing, but this wedding disco standard is still more cheerful than Santa.
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19. Vampire Weekend, 'A-Punk'. What a debut single. With its deliriously happy guitar twills and "Ey! Ey! Ey! Ey!" shouty bits, this track is a short shot of sheer fun.
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Added: 14 Jan 2011
18. Florence And The Machine, 'Dog Days Are Over'. "Happiness, hit her like a train on a track, Coming towards her, stuck still no turning back," say the lyrics to this anthem for better times.
Photo: Tom Oxley/NME
Added: 11 Oct 2011
17. Coldplay, 'Yellow'. Yellow is the colour lots of happy things: the sun, canaries... er, custard? It's also the title of Coldplay's happiest ever song. Things could only get whinier.
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Added: 16 Jun 2011
16. Foo Fighters, 'Monkey Wrench'. The lyrics apparently chronicle Dave Grohl's divorce from Jennifer Youngblood. Guess he must have a good lawyer – this song is air-punchingly upbeat.
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Added: 06 May 2011
15. Deee-Lite, 'Groove Is In The Heart'. A number one hit from 1990, 'Groove Is In The Heart' blended psychedelia, funk and house and had a video that looked like an Austin Powers acid fantasy.
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Added: 19 Apr 2012
14. Smashing Pumpkins, 'Today'. It's actually about a day spent having suicidal thoughts, but this 1993 single from 'Siamese Dream' is stirringly life-affirming.
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Added: 13 Aug 2012
13. Noah And The Whale, 'Blue Skies'. Taken from the painful breakup album 'First Days Of Spring', this track is the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Added: 01 Jun 2011
12. Arcade Fire, 'Rebellion, Lies'. The most rousing moment of the band's debut album 'Funeral', this heart-stoppingly passionate track is still a highlight of any Arcade Fire gig.
Photo: Richard Johnson/NME
Added: 07 Jul 2011
11. Blink 182, 'All The Small Things'. The late '90s pop-punk boom was all about good, dumb fun. Plenty of that to be found on Blink-182's signature song.
Photo: PA
Added: 05 Mar 2012
10. Two Door Cinema Club, 'Something Good Can Work'. Perfectly designed to soundtrack happy scenes on E4 comedy-dramas, this single is packed with optimism.
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Added: 08 Jul 2012
9. Fleetwood Mac, 'Go Your Own Way'. Uplifting songs don't have to be about happy things. Lindsey Buckingham wrote 'Go Your Own Way' about breaking up with Stevie Nicks. Bet it was an awkward band practice when he unveiled this one.
Photo: PA
Added: 16 Jul 2012
8. Beach Boys, 'Good Vibrations'. Inspired by the thought that dogs can pick up good or bad vibrations from people, Brian Wilson's "pocket symphony" contrasts dark verses with euphoric bombast in the chorus.
Photo: PA
Added: 02 Nov 2011
7. MGMT, 'Time To Pretend'. It was only their debut single, but the New York-based duo were already dreaming of the rock star life. Pure, unadulterated fun from the second those squelchy synths kick in.
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Added: 14 Dec 2011
6. The Libertines, 'Time For Heroes'. Recorded back when their quest for Albion hadn't been marred by fall-outs, this track is so excitable it sounds like they're falling over each other while playing it.
Photo: Roger Sargent/NME
Added: 10 May 2011
5. Primal Scream, 'Movin' On Up'. Bobby Gillespie and co's 'Screamadelica' album is full of chemically-enhanced euphoria, and this Stones-influenced track is pure hands-in-the-air stuff.
Photo: PA
Added: 22 Aug 2011
4. Bruce Springsteen, 'Born To Run'. Like the best of Bruce's output, it can make sitting in traffic on the A1 in a Ford Fiesta feel like cruising down Route 66 in a Cadillac.
Photo: PA
Added: 09 Aug 2012
3. The Cure, 'Friday I'm In Love'. Who says Goths can't be happy? The Cure's nursery rhyme-like pop classic says "Get bent, Monday, I'm getting some at the weekend".
Photo: Dean Chalkley/NME
Added: 07 Jan 2011
2. Elbow, 'One Day Like This'. Elbow's ode to sunny days (and ubiquitous soundtrack to British sporting achievements) is uplifting music for the austerity era. I mean, c'mon, they're only asking for one great day a year.
Photo: Emilie Bailey/NME
Added: 23 Jun 2012
And our number one most uplifting song ever is... The Beatles, 'Here Comes The Sun'. George Harrison's song bottles the feeling of the first days of spring. Just listening to it puts a skip in your step. Listen to our Spotify playlist of all these tracks here.
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MRSK Jumps Most in Two Months on Putin FSK Decree: Moscow Mover
OAO MRSK Holding jumped the most in two months as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree giving the company a majority stake in Federal Grid Co.
MRSK rose 6.1 percent to 2.017 rubles by the close in Moscow, the biggest gain since Sept. 25. The amount of shares traded was 575 million, equivalent to almost two times the three-month daily average. Federal Grid jumped 7.2 percent to 21.17 kopeks.
Putin signed a decree yesterday transferring 79.55 percent of Federal Grid's shares to MRSK Holding, according to an e-mailed copy of the document. The nation's largest electricity distribution company will be renamed OAO Rossiskiye Seti, according to the document.
"The decree effectively brings to an end the more than six-month discussion over the potential ownership structure," VTB Capital analysts led by Mikhail Rasstrigin wrote in an e-mailed note. It is "fully in line with the government's recent suggestions," they said.


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Juan Lopez is chairman of the Communist Party in northern California and statewide coordinator. He has been a labor and community activist during the nearly forty years he's lived in Oakland, where he and his wife raised three children. He was formerly a member of the Teamsters union and a shop steward.
It's your world
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Tasting Notes
Sauvignon Blanc is growing in popularity for its crisp flavor profile and easy food-friendliness. Sutter Home`s Sauvignon Blanc has been praised by critics for its bright, fresh honeydew melon, grapefruit, and passion fruit aromas balanced by a pleasant grassiness that brings to mind the classic cool-climate examples of the varietal from New Zealand. Its rich, round flavors suggest melon, lime, and grapefruit finished with spice and minerals.
Wine Maker Notes
When the Trinchero family bought the Sutter Home Winery in 1948, they had a vision, a passion, and apparently, an insight into consumer tastes. In the early 1970s, Sutter Home started a trend when the company created White Zinfandel, introducing a new, sweeter flavor profile. They changed the way Americans enjoyed wine by offering them high-quality varietals at an affordable price. By the 1980s and 1990s, Sutter Home became a household name and the second largest independent family-run winery in the United States.


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Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4)
If you miss it so much go and play GTA SA -.-
There are another shops where you can buy another clothes.
Bah stop crying
If you miss it so much go and play GTA SA -.-
There are another shops where you can buy another clothes.
I would do that...
If SA wasn`t so graphically inferior.
Keep Calm
Throw a blanket over it
Ten minutes of entertainment, crammed into three hours.
If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran
A Parachute would have been useful...
well it does'nt have any good place too fall from !
GTA4 would've also been better if you had more options for clothing ... I can find only 2 types of hats (Russian shop) and 1 or 2 glasses (also Russian shop). I like the suits though, but there is only very little variation. Also adjustable weapons in-game would be cool (scopes, silencers, grenade launchers, ...).
Other stuff that would be cool are: more options to spend your money on besides of clothing and weapons (stuff like real estate, businesses, personal properties, ...) and able to adjust your facial and body appearance (haircut, tattoos, ...).
aye.... no silencers is kind of pointless, especially if u want to kill someone quickly without the civilians running away from the gunshots... lol... and grenade launchers would be pretty sick too >.> and the clothing options, and facial options would have been a nice addition...
>>> O yea... and the car custimization would have been great too!
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Diamond Wedding Rings Directory
Hatzi Jewellery
Phone: (02) 9597 4877 | Location: Shop 52, 314 Bay Street, Brighton-le-sands, NSW
Diamond Engagement Rings, Diamond Wedding Rings and Gemstones are a specialty at Hatzi Jewellers. Family manufacturing business to retail, with years of experience have opened a boutique workshop in the beach side suburb of Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney.Rings Brighton-le-sands - Pendants Brighton-le-sands - Diamonds Brighton-le-sands - Engagement Rings Brighton-le-sands - Wedding Rings Brighton-le-sands -
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Phone: 0413 977 918 | Location: Waldemar Sydney Jewellers, Suite 201, Level 2, 155 King Street, Sydney. 2000 Telephone: 02 92326289 Mobile: 0413 977 918, Sydney, NSW
Waldemar Jewellers are dedicated to creating the finest quality Custom made jewellery, Platinum engagement rings Sydney, diamond wedding rings, Diamond engagement rings Sydney in Sydney,Australia For more information visit http://www.waldemarjewellers.coWedding Jewellery Sydney - Jewellery Designer Sydney - Diamond Wedding Rings Sydney - Bespoke Jewellery Sydney -
Jewellery Design Studio
Phone: (08) 9301 4077 | Location: 133 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup, WA
Jewellery Design Studio is the brainchild of Alex Vanasco and Sally Chaplin. With over 35 years of combined experience they are also the heart and soul of the company.Wedding Jewellery Joondalup - Engagement Rings Joondalup - Diamond Engagement Ring Joondalup - Diamond Wedding Rings Joondalup - Jewellery Stores Joondalup -
Ninas Jewellery Kununurra
Phone: (08) 9168 2646 | Location: Shop 13, Kununurra Shopping Centre, Konkerberry Drive, Kununurra, WA
Nina's Jewellery in Kununurra, an award winning Australian online store, receiving two major Jewellery Association of Australia awards for excellence in craftsmanship, innovation and design. With over 50 years experience of heritage and creating magnificDiamond Engagement Rings Kununurra - Diamond Wedding Rings Kununurra -
Add your business into the Diamond Wedding Rings category.If you own a business and would like to have your business listed here then add your business to the guide. You can get a Classic Listing where you will be able to feature your Diamond Wedding Rings including a photo, opening hours, specials and more. Have customers find you in our Diamond Wedding Rings directory today! Find further businesses with keywords starting with D in our D directory.
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West University of Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Timisoara Journal of Economics and Business
Contact information of West University of Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Phone: 004 0256 592506
Fax: 004 0256 5925002
Web page: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro
More information through EDIRC
This journal used to be published by West University of Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration under the name Timisoara Journal of Economics.
Order information:
Postal: 16 J. H. Pestalozzi Street, 300115 Timisoara Romania
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2015, Volume 8, Issue 2
- 183-202 Testing the violation of conservatism accounting principle. Case study on Romanian listed entities
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- 203-219 Improving the controlling function with a structured optimization project
by Valerian LAVAL
- 220-231 Environmental and social responsibility reporting. Do Macedonian companies disclose those information and how?
by Jadranka MRSIK & Ninko KOSTOVSKI
- 232-254 Behavioral consequences of customers' satisfaction with banking products and services
by Florin-Lucian ISAC & Anca-Maria IONESCU & Andrei DOBRE
2015, Volume 8, Issue 1s
- 1-13 Analysis of a Dynamical Cournot Duopoly Game with Distributed Time Delay
by Nicoleta SÎRGHI & Mihaela NEAMŢU & Petru Claudiu STRĂIN
- 14-31 The Non-linear Effect of Corporate Taxes on Economic Growth
by Ján HUŇADY & Marta ORVISKÁ
- 32-47 Determinants of Return on Assets in Romania: a Principal Component Analysis
by Sorana VĂTAVU
- 48-69 2010-2014: A Comparative Evolution of Sustainability Reporting and its Assurance in Europe and the U.S.A
by Diana-Maria TÎNJALĂ & Lavinia Mirela PANTEA & Alexandru BUGLEA
- 70-89 International Confidence in Italian Economy. A Spread and Gambling Analysis
by Aurora MURGEA
2014, Volume 7, Issue 2
- 113-122 Some Properties of the Solution of the Ramsey Model
by Ioana VIAŞU
- 123-133 Time Series Analysis about the Relationship between Foreign Trade and Exchange Rate in Turkish Economy
by Bilal KARGI
- 134-146 Banking integration and efficiency convergence in Baltic countries in post-crisis period
by Mihaita Cosmin POPOVICI
- 147-174 Social Media in Banking. A Managerial Perception from Mexico
by Doina DĂNĂIAŢĂ & Camelia MARGEA & Kristine KIRAKOSYAN & Ana-Maria NEGOVAN
2014, Volume 7, Issue 1
- 1-34 Gender Discrimination, Education and Economic Growth in a Generalized Uzawa-Lucas Two-Sector Model
by Wei-Bin ZHANG
- 35-54 Central Bank Independence, Transparency and Accountability Indexes: a Survey
by Florin Cornel DUMITER
- 55–69 Inflation and Financial Sector Performance: the Case of Nigeria
by Santos ALIMI
- 70–88 Human Capital-Intensive Firms and Symbolic Value Creation
by Cécile CEZANNE & Laurence SAGLIETTO
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2013, Volume 6, Issue 20
- 99-126 Determinants of Corporate Debt Ratios: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
by Sorana VĂTAVU
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- 137–152 International Migration and Education: a Central and Eastern European Perspective
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2013, Volume 6, Issue 19
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Cars for Sale
We are proud to feature this pristine Facel II which is living in the USA.
We will be updating the page with lots of info on the vehicle during the course of Monday 13th June
Welcome to the Facel Vega Car Club.
The Facel Vega Car Club website is the most popular site of it's kind in the World, regularly attracting over 800 unique visitors a month from over 46 countries (Source: Google Analytics). If you are looking for any information on Facel Vega cars we can help. If you own a Facel Vega we would love to publish some photographs of your car along with a story telling your appreciation of the marque. We can also help with spares and repairs for your car and buying and selling parts, restoration projects and vehicles. Please contact us for more information.
I'm Stan Redman, the club web designer
I'm Stan, web designer and publisher for the club. I am publishing the biggest ever update to the website in six years. As ever I am somewhat behind! Onwards & Upwards? For a taster here are some of our members cars (Ringo Starr Facel as well) There will be a couple more sections, Cars for sale & wanted and Repairs and Spares and some news about clubs affiliated to us.
We will also be showcasing Vega Design, a web design service of which profits will go to help fund the club.
The Facel Vega Magazine, Bolide.
Some articles from the club's magazine.
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance.
The club recommends Hagerty for first class classic car insurance. If you are looking for the best cover available for your classic car click on the image above to go directly to their site. Please mention that you were referred by the Facel Vega Car Club.
Click here to meet the Hagerty team
We welcome new members
The club welcomes new members from across the globe. We publish a full colour magazine, Bolide, three times a year which is packed full of up to date information on everything Facel. As a member we can help to source parts, provide help with technical queries and possibly help to find a new owner for your Facel Vega. Please contact us for more information.
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While Sunday's back nine is always a tense and exhilarating affair, it is an experience than can be further enhanced by the prospect of collecting some cool, hard cash. The 2012 Masters is perhaps the most eagerly anticipated golf tournament of all time, and bookmakers are bracing themselves for a steady influx in the lead up to the event.
Many punters will be tempted to look towards the front of field where the world's top players are all in scintillating form, but the top heavy market has left a lot of value slightly further down the line.
With the likes of Zach Johnson, Trevor Immelman, Angel Cabrera and our reigning champion Charl Schwartzel well down many people's lists before their respective wins, the Masters is a tournament with a proclivity of providing long priced winners.
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Its a go.....
Sept 17,18. The tides are right for a cruise to Moreton Bay. All welcome. There are no start or finish times. You are invited to sail together or meet at a destination. The first overnight stop will depend on the weather forecast. The Club AGM is on that Sunday so it is expected most will stay home to attend.
Sunshine Coast Ocean Regatta
Thurs 13th - Saturday 15th October 2016
Please visit http://www.scor.com.au/


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The old cliche "no rest for the weary" applies to Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech this week.
After a hard-fought, physical game that went into overtime on Monday night, both teams are back in action Saturday. Georgia Tech hosts Presbyterian and Virginia Tech gets Austin Peay at home, but nobody will ever allow that the games are cupcakes because they come against FCS opponents.
Virginia Tech knows that all too well. This is the 10th time coach Frank Beamer will have to get his team ready to play on a short week. The last time it happened, the Hokies lost to James Madison on the heels of a heartbreaking loss to Boise State in 2010. That is the only time Beamer has lost the second game in a shortened week.
"We got the week well planned out, but it's hard, there's no question about it," Beamer said. "The way we prepare for a game, we do the same thing regardless what day the game is. It's always Saturday to us."
The Jackets are playing on a five-day turnaround for the second time in four seasons. In 2009, Georgia Tech opened on a Saturday against Jacksonville State with a 37-17 victory, and then defeated Clemson 30-27 the following Thursday night.
Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson said Wednesday on the ACC coaches call that his team is probably not going to practice in pads before the game Saturday.
"We got back at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning," Johnson said. "We took (Tuesday) off because, as I said, it was a really physical game. Go out in shorts (Wednesday) and get a normal Monday in. Probably have a shells practice (Thursday), walk-through on Friday, then play. So it's very difficult."


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Iselle to Give Hawaii First Hurricane in 22 Years
By PTI
Published: 07th August 2014 11:23 PM
Last Updated: 07th August 2014 11:23 PM
HONOLULU: Iselle was supposed to weaken as it slowly trudged west across the Pacific. It didn't and now Hawaii is poised to take its first direct hurricane hit in 22 years. Tracking close behind it was Hurricane Julio, which strengthened early today into a Category 2 storm.
State officials are assuring the islands are ready and people should prepare but not panic.
Hurricane Iselle was expected to arrive on the Big Island today evening, bringing heavy rains, winds gusting up to 135 kph and flooding in some areas.
Weather officials changed their outlook on the system yesterday after seeing it get a little stronger, giving it enough oomph to stay a hurricane as it reaches landfall.
"What ended up happening is the storm has resurged just enough to keep its hurricane strength," said Mike Cantin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Cantin said that means stronger winds of up to 110 kph, though rainfall estimates of up to 20 centimeters in a short time frame remained unchanged.
"Not a major hurricane, but definitely enough to blow things around," he said.
Iselle loomed about 645 kilometers east of Hilo early today, with sustained winds of 135 kph and traveling about 30 kph.
Cantin said the Big Island's size and terrain would help break up the hurricane, weakening it into a tropical storm as it passes Maui and Oahu late today and early tomorrow.
"The volcanoes on the Big Island will do a number on the system," he said.
Hurricane Julio, meanwhile, swirled closely behind with maximum winds whipping at 160 kph. The National Hurricane Center said it expected the storm to strengthen even more today before gradually weakening by today night. That weakening is expected to continue into the weekend.
Hawaii has been directly hit by hurricanes only three times since 1950, though the region has had 147 tropical cyclones over that time.
The last time Hawaii was hit with a tropical storm or hurricane was in 1992, when Hurricane Iniki killed six people and destroyed more than 1,400 homes in Kauai, said meteorologist Eric Lau.
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text: Linda New York, NY 5/28/2012 6:22:18 PM Well said. Are these dogs really a breed. I didn't think the could reproduce. Frankly, I think that it's not fair to the dogs. Why do we need more breeds, There are thousands of dogs who need homes and people are creating even more dogs. Between the teacups and the designer dogs these breeders are adding to the over population.