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Spokane Valley Shootings
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Images from the shootings in Spokane Valley on July 18, 2010 that left a mother and one of her sons dead.
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Thrash metal band Testament to rock Rave Feb. 22
Thrash metal band Testament is hitting the road in January and February, with a stop at The Rave scheduled for Feb. 22, according to a post on the band's website today.
'50 Shades of Grey' gets a 'Spank!' spoof at Turner Hall
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It's sultry. It's steamy. And it's not what you think. »Read Full Article
Imagine Dragons delivers powerful show at sold-out Eagles Ballroom
With a short but memorable set at Rock the Green in Veterans Park last September, Las Vegas-based alternative-rock act Imagine Dragons declared itself to anyone watching as an exciting live band on the rise.
Saturday night at the Rave, the band more than delivered on its promise. »Read Full Article
MSO's stunning, wide-ranging look at Rachmaninoff
If the name Rachmaninoff is synonymous with piano concertos for you, you're not alone. You're also missing a big part of the picture.
Friday evening's Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert gave a multidimensional look at the pianist/ composer/conductor through his first piano concert, one of his choral/orchestral masterpieces and an orchestral fantasy. »Read Full Article
In Tandem's 'Beast on the Moon' capture's young couple's struggles to move on from painful past
In the first scene of Richard Kalinoski's "Beast on the Moon" - now on stage in a beautiful and nuanced production at In Tandem's Tenth Street Theatre - 19-year-old Aram Tomasian learns that his newly arrived child bride is not the girl he'd been promised.
"I ordered the girl in this picture and they sent me someone else," Aram pouts. Yes, 15-year-old Seta replies, but "I am the same girl who wrote you." Eager to please but also slightly impish, Seta can't resist adding that she is also prettier than the pictured girl. »Read Full Article


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Robert Fairbairn is the Global Head of Retail and iShares® for BlackRock and is a member of the firm's Global Executive Committee. He serves as a board member for the BlackRock Equity-Bond mutual fund family.
In 2009, Mr. Fairbairn moved to the U.S. where he served as head of the Global Client Group. Prior to that, Mr. Fairbairn was Chairman of BlackRock's International Businesses. Mr. Fairbairn's service with the firm dates back to 1993, including his years with Mercury Asset Management (Mercury) and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, he was Senior Vice President and head of the EMEA Pacific region and member of the MLIM Executive Committee with responsibility for all of MLIM's non-US businesses. He joined Mercury in 1993 and, following the acquisition by Merrill Lynch, became head of the EMEA Sales Division in 1999 and Chief Operating Officer of the EMEA Pacific region in 2001. From 1990 to 1993, he was with Lazard Investors' business development team. Prior to that, he spent five years with GT Management as an investment manager.
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A homeless woman has been charged with burglary and criminal mischief after she was found in a Palm Bay man's pool, police said.
Officials were called to the home after the homeowner said he saw a woman enter his yard, Orlando television station WESH reported.
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The man said he was watching his surveillance system when he saw a woman, later identified as Cheryl Beauchamp, walk behind his home and defecate on his lawn, according to a police report cited by WESH.
Beauchamp then cut the pool screen, took off her clothes and jumped into the pool, authorities said.
When police showed up, Beauchamp said she was "just taking a bath because she was homeless," the police report said. She also told the officer she cut the screen with a rock because the screen door was locked, the officer said.
Officials said Beauchamp told them she was passing through Palm Bay on the way to Washington, D.C. to yell at President Barack Obama. It's not clear what she was going to yell at him about.
Beauchamp was taken into custody and booked into the Brevard County Jail.


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Big Time Rush to play Riverside Aug. 11
Big Time Rush, the tween pop stars who seem to have outgrown their Nickelodeon roots, are coming back to town for a 7:30 p.m. show Aug. 11 at the Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The group, who headlined at Summerfest last year and the Wisconsin State Fair the summer before that, are on the road this summer as part of their Summer Break Tour; some dates on the tour also include Nickelodeon popster Victoria Justice, but she's not part of the Riverside gig. »Read Full Article(2)
Mary Nohl House to be dismantled, moved to Sheboygan
After more than a decade of sometimes acrimonious debates about its fate, the Mary Nohl House — the Fox Point cottage sometimes called "the witch's house" — will be dismantled and moved piece by piece from its affluent neighborhood to a site in Sheboygan County, where the public can have ready access to it, the house's owners said Thursday.
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, which owns the art-infused property, came to the "heartbreaking decision" when it became clear that residents of Fox Point would not support the zoning changes needed for limited public access, perhaps a few thousand visitors per year, said Michael P. Cisler, president of the arts center's board. »Read Full Article(162)
10 Summerfest headliners we're excited to see
When you're suddenly presented with 76 options for summer entertainment, it can be pretty overwhelming. Wednesday morning, Summerfest officials revealed this year's ground stage headliners lineup, prompting a daylong, 'round-the-clock barrage of Facebook and Twitter posts from people weighing in on the Big Gig's gets. »Read Full Article(2)
Kickstarter campaign ending for Smart Studios documentary
Smart Studios, the unassuming recording studio run by Butch Vig and fellow Garbage bandmate Steve Marker, closed down in 2010 after 28 years--and after major bands like Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins,Death Cab for Cutie,Against Me! and Fall Out Boy recorded there.
But the Smart Studios story can live on, with your help. »Read Full Article
Ensemble Musical Offering concert adds to big Handel weekend
If catching one of the Florentine Opera's performances of "Julius Caesar"this weekend makes you yearn for even more Handel, Ensemble Musical Offering is happy to keep your Baroque party going.
Early-music group EMO will present an all-Handel concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 818 E. Juneau Ave. That's the night between the Florentine's two performances of "Julius Caesar" on Friday and Sunday at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St. »Read Full Article
Do you have memories of the 'witch's house'? Share your stories with us
Many people know artist Mary Nohl and her house — sometimes called the "witch's house," through urban legend and late night visits as teenagers.
How were you introduced to Mary Nohl and her house? What's the urban lore you've heard? With Thursday's news that the owners of the house plan to dismantle it and move it to Sheboygan, what's your experience of this unique site on Lake Michigan in Fox Point? »Read Full Article(8)
CMT premiering Hugh Bob & the Hustle's 'Blame Me' video
After Milwaukee country band Hugh Bob & the Hustle performed a showcase for CMT executives in January, Leslie Fram, senior vice president of music strategy for the network, tweeted to the band, "Ready to get your music on TV!"
Fram was good to her word. The music video for "Blame Me," off of the band's self-titled 2012 debut album, is premiering on CMT Pure at 6 p.m. CT Thursday. Shot by local photographer and filmmaker CJ Foeckler, the video features the band playing a gig at Yield Bar surrounded by friends and fans. »Read Full Article
A guide to Miller Park opening day for young pups and others
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Milwaukee-area movie events focus on Rwanda, global issues
A pair of globally minded movie events — thought-provoking and free to attend — come to the Milwaukee area next week.
■Five documentaries exploring the human condition from a global perspective are showing Wednesday as part of the United Nations Association Traveling Film Festival, stopping at Carroll University's Shattuck Music Center, 218 N. East Ave., Waukesha. The films start at 4 p.m., with "Soldiers of Conscience," followed by: "Faces," 5:35 p.m.; "The Education of Shelby Knox," 7:10 p.m.; "American Outrage," 8:35 p.m.; and "Happy," 9:40 p.m. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee movies off the grid: March 28-April 3
A look at alternative-venue movie options around Milwaukee:
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"Norte, The End of History": An epic reframing of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment," in Filipino with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. $6; $5 for UWM faculty, staff and alumni, and non-UWM students and seniors; $4 for UWM students. »Read Full Article
New DVD releases April 1: 'Anchorman 2,' '47 Ronin'
ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (Paramount) Sequel to the 2004 cult favorite, with Will Ferrell as a clueless TV news anchor, has a kernel of a great idea: that Ron Burgundy, trying to resurrect his career by taking a job with a fledgling 24-hour news channel, triggered the avalanche of infotainment we suffer through today, thanks in part to his Breaking News coverage of a car chase in Milwaukee. But instead of exploiting the TV newsroom culture — definitely ripe for satire — the film focuses lazily on the personal journey of Burgundy's village idiot and his band of lunatics, including old news-team buddies Steve Carell, David Koechner and Paul Rudd. With Christina Applegate, Meagan Good, James Marsden, Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig. (PG-13 originally; crude content, drug use language — but also available in R-rated version) ★★ »Read Full Article
'Bad Words' spells dark debut for actor-director Jason Bateman
When is a movie about an eighth-grade spelling bee not appropriate for children? When it's the raunchy comedy "Bad Words," which is the "Bad Santa" of the genre. Or tries to be.
Curiously, eighth-grade boys might be the ones most interested in such calculatingly transgressive material, including nudity and multisyllable profanity from the mouths of babes. »Read Full Article
Brewers' ballpark pup gets bobblehead game Sept. 13
Bark loud enough and you get what you want: Fans wanted a bobblehead of Hank the Brewers dog.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that giveaway on Thursday. They're calling it Bobblehank. The ninth bobblehead on the Brewers roster will be available Sept. 13, which has been named Wisconsin Humane Society Day at Miller Park. The Hank bobblehead is expected to show him sitting. »Read Full Article(29)
Singles Scorecard: Hear new songs from Prince, 50 Cent and the Black Keys
Rapper 50 Cent goes on autopilot on his new single "Pilot." Associated Press photo by Brandon Wade. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: The Goonies; Taste the Ward
Hey, '80s kids, you'll want to head to the Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St., tonight to watch "The Goonies" with a little MST3K flavor. Comedians will debut Stand-Up Cinema, adding live comic commentary and their own sound effects to the screening, along with re-enacting actual and "deleted" scenes from the film.
It starts at 10 p.m., and if you hapen to miss it, they'll be at it again on April 4. Admission is $10. »Read Full Blog Post
Kraft Music donates 100 guitars to Guitars for Vets
Franklin-based retailer Kraft Music has given local nonprofit Guitars for Vets 100 Yamaha guitars.
"This is our way to give something back to the heroes who have defended our nation and our freedom," Kraft Music owner Ben Kraft said in a statement. "We're happy to have the opportunity to show our gratitude." »Read Full Article


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A Utah woman is recovering after a massive boulder rolled into her house and crushed her in bed.
Wanda Denhalter was asleep in her St. George home when the unthinkable happened at 3 a.m. Saturday, KUTV reported.
The huge boulder broke off from a large ridge behind their home and smashed into the bedroom, pinning Denhalter underneath. Injured and in shock, she somehow managed to find her phone and call 911.
Her husband, Scot Denhalter, was at their son's home nearby when police called.
"The officer told me she had been in an accident, and she just bought a car, and that's what I thought had happened," he told KUTV. "An unfamiliar vehicle and that she'd had a smash up or something."
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How is the global earth system changing?
Earth is currently in a period of warming. Over the last century, Earth's average temperature rose about 1.1°F (0.6°C). In the last two decades, the rate of our world's warming accelerated and scientists predict that the globe will continue to warm over the course of the 21st century. Is this warming trend a reason for concern? After all, our world has witnessed extreme warm periods before, such as during the time of the dinosaurs. Earth has also seen numerous ice ages on roughly 11,000-year cycles for at least the last million years. So, change is perhaps the only constant in Earth's 4.5-billion-year history.


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A&E's Network's "Beyond Scared Straight," the Emmy®-nominated series that profiles unique crime prevention programs aimed at deterring troubled teens from jail, returns for its ninth and final 11-episode season.
Inspired by "Scared Straight!," the Academy Award and multiple Emmy®-winning documentary film by Arnold Shapiro, "Beyond Scared Straight" follows teens who pride themselves on bad behavior ranging from theft, drugs, promiscuity, gang affiliation, violence and arson. These defiant teens are forced to spend a day (and sometimes a night) in jail, interacting with convicted felons who give them first-hand experience of life behind bars with the hope that they see where the path of destruction they are headed down could lead them. Since the series' inception in 2009, "Beyond Scared Straight" has profiled 331 teens in crime prevention programs in 29 prisons and jails across the county.
"While it is sad when a successful series ends, I've decided that it's time for 'Beyond Scared Straight' to come to a close," said series creator and executive producer Arnold Shapiro. "I am so proud of the teenage lives that have been changed and even saved over our 83 episodes and six years of production. It gave kids who were heading down the wrong path a preview of their future and a road map on how to change it. Happily, the majority of them made life-altering adjustments to their dangerous behavior."
In the season 9 premiere of "Beyond Scared Straight," James, an aggressive 15-year-old whose attacks on his mother have forced her to use a Taser and pepper-spray in self-defense, is sent on a tour of the harsh Fulton County jail in Georgia. 16-year-old Darica finds her boyfriend is incarcerated at the jail she is visiting and reveals to him that she thinks she is pregnant. The series finale, "Beyond Scared Straight: Lights Out" is a special retrospective of infamous teens, memorable one-liners, explosive moments, the most bleeped episode and biggest turnarounds in series' history.
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Where/how you can watch potential Oscar nominees in Milwaukee - now
Oscar's really in a hurry.
The nominations for this year's Academy Awards will be announced Jan. 10 - the earliest they've ever been. »Read Full Article(2)
Fall Out Boy's return worth the wait
Fall Out Boy took a break partly due to the indifferent audience reaction to 2008 album "Folie à Deux," frontman Patrick Stump said in a Journal Sentinel interview last week.
How absence makes the heart grow fonder. »Read Full Article(8)
'Star Trek' boldly goes nowhere new
Boom go the photon torpedoes. Too bad "Star Trek Into Darkness" is anything but dynamite.
Jettisoning the franchise's optimistic, socially aware sci-fi, not to mention character development or a logical plot, "Darkness" - opening in IMAX theaters Wednesday and everywhere Thursday - turns out to be any Vulcan's worst nightmare: "Team America: World Police" with Tribbles. »Read Full Article(10)
A (fairly) complete list of network shows that have been renewed
Here's a list of current shows the networks and cable channels have announced will return next season. If I missed anything, leave a comment. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Free burgers at Northpoint stand on Saturday
It's free-yes, free-- hamburgers Saturday for the first 200 customers at the lakefront's Northpoint concession stand to celebrate the official opening for the season
The burgers at the stand, 2272 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., start coming off the grill at 10:30 a.m. »Read Full Article
Frankly Music wraps up season with Mendelssohn, more
By the textbook definition, a chamber orchestra is a small orchestra of about 25 players.
But that doesn't cover a chamber orchestra's breadth of repertoire, from baroque to modern pieces, nor the kind of nuanced playing and ensemble communication that Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond and a number of his MSO colleagues brought to chamber orchestra repertoire for Monday evening's Frankly Music program. »Read Full Article
Remodeled Miller Time Pub having a street party on Thursday
With a recent renovation, new menu and expanded draft beers, Miller Time Pub & Grill in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center will have a block party on Thursday to kick them off officially.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on N. 5th St. between W. Wisconsin Ave. and W. Michigan St. »Read Full Blog Post
'Sign Painter' film gets anticipated Milwaukee premiere
Sometimes, a custom has to be on the verge of vanishing to be properly reconsidered, celebrated and carried on. Such is the case for skilled sign painting, the exacting and finicky craft of hand lettering on a bakery storefront window, the gold-leaf bank banner, a GAP ad or a simple sign offering cows for sale on a farm.
Such signs age artfully, becoming faded and elegant ghosts of their former selves, reminding us of a time when more things were made by hand, not only the men's suits or the wood cabinets advertised, but the signs themselves. Their cheaper, technology-driven vinyl counterparts, on the other hand, shrink, rip and crack. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Wisconsin 'hall of fame' artists announced for 2013
Winners of the 10th annual Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Awards -- essentially a state "hall of fame" for artists, art figures and organizations -- have been announced.
This year's winners are: Sculptor John Balsley, cartoonist Lynda Barry, former Milwaukee Art Museum director Russell Bowman, artist Guido Brink, the Charles Allis Art Museum, ceramicist and teacher Paul Donhauser, gallerist Ann Haberland, artist and furniture maker Thomas Loeser, painter and printmaker Lawrence Rathsack, artist Adolph Rosenblatt, artist Lucia Stern, creator of the Dickeyville Grotto Mathias Wernerus, the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council, the Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin Union Art Galleries. »Read Full Blog Post
Vinamo, a wine bar with small plates, to open in Whitefish Bay in August
When Rosemarie Niles opened a frozen yogurt shop with her husband in DeLand, Fla., last year, she soon discovered the tapas place across the street and the wine bar next door. Now she's combining the concept of both in Vinamo, a wine bar and small-plates restaurant at 402 E. Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay.
Vinamo is expected to open in August. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Boy (not to be confused with Fall Out Boy)
The big thing on tap today is the return of pop punk band Fall Out Boy, featuring Milwaukee-based drummer Andy Hurley. It's kicking off its comeback tour at Eagles Ballroom (and we'll have a review on Tap Milwaukee late Tuesday)--but that show was sold out within 15 minutes of going on sale.
So if you didn't get a ticket, you can take solace with another Boy in town--Germany-based, Feist-y indie pop duo BOY. Lead single "Little Numbers" led to sold out shows in eight different U.S. cities for the band's first stateside tour this spring. Here in Milwaukee, however, the show has been downgraded from a lower level Pabst Theater show to a Pabst Pub gig at 8 p.m. But what you'll lose in seats you're going to gain in intimacy. And like Fall Out Boy, this one is likely to sell out, so best grab a ticket early. Unless you want to be a Bummed Out Boy (or Girl). »Read Full Blog Post


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Power-pop band Revolush conquers 'Stagefright'
William Shakespeare famously wrote, "All the world's a stage." But rocking a stage and acting on a stage are distinctly different experiences, said Tommy Hahn, 42, who performs with Skylight Music Theatre full-time and fronts the power-pop group Revolush in his spare time.
"There's quite the gang aspect to playing in a band vs. being in a musical," Hahn said. "In a musical, someone else sells tickets, you're in a group with 12 to 20 other people sometimes, and you have other people backing this up, like the orchestra and stage manager. In Revolush, it's basically four guys against everybody." »Read Full Article
Milwaukee's newest outdoor amphitheater soaks in the skyline
Several years ago, a couple of hundred folks began gathering at Kadish Park on Tuesday nights to listen to music in an area once filled with crime and litter.
As time passed, audiences grew. The park became home to the Skyline Music Series sponsored by the COA Youth & Family Centers, which had transformed the troubled spot into a park with community gardens and playing fields, COA Executive Director Tom Schneider said Monday. »Read Full Article(28)
Change in chefs at centro cafe
Although she's still in the kitchen at the Riverwest Italian restaurant, A.J. Dixon has stepped down from her position as head chef at centro cafe, 808 E. Center St.
Josh Unser has taken her place in leading the kitchen. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Make other plans: closed restaurants
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New stores: Indian Groceries moves in Tosa, Spice & Tea Exchange opens in Mequon
These openings bring bigger quarters and more variety in Indian foodstuffs, and a new venue for spices and teas:
Indian Groceries & Spices has opened its much-larger new store just across the street from the old one, at 10701 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. »Read Full Blog Post
Dane Cook, Umphrey's McGee, Rhett Miller among new concert announcements
Having Summerfest withdrawal already? Not to worry: Several concerts were announced Monday morning that will take place throughout the rest of the year at the Riverside Theater, the Pabst Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom and Shank Hall.
Top acts include stand-up comedian Dane Cook, Old '97s frontman Rhett Miller and Mexican folk group David Wax Museum, whose album "Knock Knock Get Up" made the Journal Sentinel's top 10 list last year. »Read Full Article
John and Carole Barrowman return with second fantasy novel, 'Bone Quill'
John Barrowman and his sister Carole will publish their second fantasy novel for kids, 'Bone Quill' (Aladdin), in the U.S. on Tuesday. (It's already out in the United Kingdom, where John is a major media star.)
Like its predecessor, "Hollow Earth," "Bone Quill" is listed as a book for 8- to 12-year-old readers, but will likely find a large adult readership, too. It picks up the adventures of 12-year-old twins Matt and Emily Calder, who have the extraordinary power to bring to life the things (and creatures) they draw. They're hunted by people who want to put their powers to no good use. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Maugham play 'Husbands' satirizes sunshine patriots
SpringGreen — By the end of World War I, nearly 1 million British men had died in Flanders. The Spanish flu was wreaking havoc back home. And W. Somerset Maugham was in a sanatorium with tuberculosis.
Maugham's antidote? Why, write a farce, of course. Ttitled "Home and Beauty," it's long been known in America as "Too Many Husbands," and it's now on stage at American Players Theatre under David Frank's direction. »Read Full Article
Sip and learn: Classes on gins of the world, New World-Old World beers, cocktails with herbs, vegetables
Do you know your London dry gin from your genever? Think you can tell a European-brewed beer from its American counterpart? Ever wondered if you could drink your herb garden?
Upcoming classes will explore gins, New World vs. Old World beers, and mixing cocktails with summer's herb and vegetable bounty. »Read Full Blog Post
Tall Guy and a Grill storefront debuts July 13 in Tosa
The catering and carryout company Tall Guy and a Grill opens Saturday at 7227 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa.
Owner Dan Nowak said the shop for now will have food by advance order only, with a carryout menu of items such as bourbon barbecue pork meatballs ($10.99 a pound) and caprese skewers ($14.99 a dozen) that must be ordered at least 24 hours ahead of time, along with tailgate-to-go options. »Read Full Blog Post
Design Ideas: Auctioning a little house and library chairs
During her lifetime, Mary Griggs Burke, one of the most important private collectors of Japanese art in the world, kept an extra apartment on New York's Upper East Side, right next door to another where she lived, for her beloved art objects. She died in December at age 96.
But one of her treasures remains at her historic summer estate in Cable, Wisconsin, which was donated to the Chequamegon National Forest. While small, for what it is, the historic cottage is not so portable. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
What does Paul McCartney mean to you?
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On Tap for Today: The music continues with jazz, karaoke and kid stuff
The fireworks are a foggy memory. Perhaps it's the same for Summerfest memories.
It's back to work for you. »Read Full Blog Post


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According to Bovada.com, the San Francisco 49ers is clearly the team to beat. The 49ers were listed as the 6-1 favorite to win next year's championship.
During the offseason, the 49ers acquired Anquan Boldin in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. They signed cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and kicker Phil Dawson.
Then in last week's draft, general manager Tom Baalke was praised by most draft experts for addressing the team's needs with 11 picks. Rookies Eric Reid at safety, Tank Carradine on the defensive line will be expected to be key contributors next season.
When the free-agent signing period started back in March, the 49ers and the Denver Broncos were listed as 7-1 co-favorites, followed by New England at 15-2 and Seattle at 10-1.
On Monday, the Broncos were listed at 15-2, the Patriots at 8-1, Seahawks at 9-1 and Atlanta Falcons at 12-1.
On the other end of the spectrum the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans were listed at 100-1, and were followed by the Jacksonville Jaguars -- the longest of long shots -- at 200-1.


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Almost everyone who's ever flipped a burger or grilled a steak has dreamed of having the ultimate outdoor kitchen setup, a grill station that will be the envy of the neighbors and make it possible to turn out mass quantities of flame-kissed delicacies with speed and flair.
According to Bernard Ott, of Ott Masonry, an outdoor kitchen complete with electrical wiring or even an unwired grill station set up for gas or charcoal can enhance your home's value and, depending on the amount of work you can do yourself, doesn't have to break the bank.
Get Grilling
We'll start with the main piece of equipment: the grill. The biggest decision, of course, is whether you want to go with gas or charcoal. If you choose charcoal, be sure your grill design allows for easy ash disposal, either through a removable ash pan or a cleaning chute. Depending on the design, it may even be possible to have a warming plate mounted that uses heat conduction to keep sauces warm or for other purposes.
If you choose gas, whether propane or from your house natural gas line, decide in advance what you want the gas to do. Do you want just the grill top, or a couple of stove burners also? Perhaps a flat-top grill for that short-order cook experience? The more elaborate you get, the larger your budget will become.
Ott advises hiring a professional to handle the gas setup, especially if you go farther than a simple gas grill installation. However, with a little study and elbow grease, you can build your own framework from your choice of materials. Be sure and check your local ordinances, though, as the project may require multiple permits and inspections depending on its complexity.
When choosing between charcoal and gas, the decision really is up to the griller. There are books and articles touting the benefits of each, so its a personal decision that should be researched before making a purchase.
Cast iron grates are the cream of the crop for durability, heat control and ease of cleaning. Properly seasoned, cast iron grill grates will last almost indefinitely and shed stuck-on food easily. You'll need to make sure they stay out of the rain and be sure to clean and oil them after use, but in return for that small amount of work you'll be rewarded with years of great grilling.
If your budget allows, you can go the deluxe route and buy your outdoor kitchen ready-made. There are simple rigs that are basically a grill and a work surface, midrange ones that include a refrigerator, and top-of-the-line setups with marble countertops, sinks and built-in stoves and flat-top grills.
Things like sinks and refrigerators will, of course, require plumbing and electrical work, which should most often be left to professionals unless you are a highly competent and well-trained do-it-yourselfer.
The Tools
Something much easier for the average backyard griller to put together is a truly top-notch set of grilling tools. With the right ones, even the most humble charcoal chamber can be made to turn out works of grilling greatness.
I recommend avoiding kits or sets of grilling tools. While one of the tools included may suit you, it's likely they won't all be ideal. Pick and choose and put together the set that truly fits your needs.
Chimney: If you're still using lighter fluid to start your charcoal, consider this an invitation to join the 21st century. A charcoal chimney, a metal tube with briquets loaded into the top and newspaper wadded in the bottom, is a more efficient and much more eco-friendly way to get your fire going. If you need a little extra boost, use some waste kitchen oil and drizzle a little bit on the paper before wadding it up. It will create a torch effect and make the ignition phase longer. Remember to clean out the chimney and reload it before each use.
Tongs: Beware tongs that are very stiff to open and close, as one moment of inattention or a slipped grip can send your food through the grate and onto the coals. I prefer a long pair of spring-loaded tongs. You won't often find them included as part of grill tool kits, but they are worth their weight in gold and definitely worth buying separately. I keep two of them on hand in case a long grill session leaves one crusted with barbecue sauce or the like.
Fork: Nope. Don't buy one of these. Forks lead to poking holes in your food, which leads to yummy juices dripping out and being wasted.
Thermometer: What, you use a probe thermometer when you're oven roasting but not when you're grilling something thick like a pork loin? Why not? Stick the probe in the end of the meat, and that will allow you to turn it as necessary. My current favorite is one that transmits the temperature info wirelessly from the probe to the base unit.
Squirt bottle: Have one, but know when to use it. A little bit of flame-kissing on a steak or chop is a good thing, but don't let it go nuts. And flame-seared shrimp or vegetables aren't likely to please anyone's palate.
Turner: You'll want a long, heat-resistant handle and a platform large enough to cradle the beefiest burger.
Whatever your budget, spend your money wisely. Don't buy cheap grills or tools if you can avoid it. Spend a few more dollars to get good equipment that will last and perform well, and you'll be well-rewarded.


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Last night, I was watching ESPN and saw on the crawl the score of the Dbacks-Giants game. I completely forgot spring training games began yesterday. I got so excited I started jumping up and down. Finally, baseball scores! Move over, NBA!
We have seasons all right. It's supposed to snow today up here in the hills of SB! But there's baseball on TV so it'll feel very much like spring.
Catherine – Your enthusiasm is wonderful! I forgot that some games started last night too but am having a lot of fun watching them today. It's finally here, yay!
Jane – I think everywhere in So Cal got snow today except my house in Azusa, and we're at a slightly higher elevation. There's snow at my folks place in Burbank, at my in-laws'place in Tujunga. Heck, according to FaceBook it's snowing in Downtown Paso Robles this afternoon. I feel so left out, LOL. But, yes, baseball is the ultimate sign of spring.
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Yes, yes, yes! Your entry here builds like a good trance set! Hard to think of "spring" while it's still snowing out, but watching the Dbacks/Rox game yesterday in the sunny, spring air of Arizona looked might inviting, and reminded me of how great the Chi can be in May/June. Ah…. can hardly wait!
Jeff – Thanks! Yeah, yesterday was a nice reminder of the true spring and summer to come.
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Observations with the TEXES instrument are taken somewhat differently than those of the regular Gemini instruments. The OT files for TEXES observations are rather simple and are used only for two purposes: first, they define the target position and the guide star; second, they indicate various basic items of the TEXES configuration (the cross-disperser, the total requested length of the observation, the slit orientation, the central wavelength).
This page guides you through the main steps and considerations for configuring TEXES observations in the Observing Tool:
- TEXES Component - to define 'static' configurations
- Visualisation - to choose the guide star for the observation
Refer to the TEXES instrument pages for further details of the instrument capabilities. Example TEXES observations can be found in the OT library.
Further details on general (non-TEXES-specific) OT components can be found on the general OT web pages where an OT tutorial is also available.
TEXES Component
The detailed component editor for TEXES is accessed in the usual manner, by selecting the TEXES component in your science program, and is shown below:
Selecting the cross-disperser
There is a choice of the cross-disperser to be used with TEXES, which determines the spectral resolution at any given wavelength. The two choices are the 75 lines/millimeter grating or the 32 lines/millimeter echelle. The former gives the wider spectral coverage, but the slit length is shorter than for the other mode (see the configuration table. The PI needs to define which of these two is to be used.
Setting the observation time
The total time to be spent observing the target object should be defined. The details about how this total exposure time will be achieved are determined at the telescope depending on the conditions, and need not be of concern to the PI. The PI only defines the total on-source time.
The PI also need not worry about defining the intervals for nodding along the slit in the normal spectroscopy mode. This also will be determined at the telescope by the TEXES team.
While there is a field for the number of exposures per observation, this also is not normally set by the PI and should be left as 1. The total exposure time (for example 1800 seconds as above) should be entered with 1 exposure.
Selecting the wavelength
The central wavelength for the observation needs to be set for each observation. There is no iterator component for TEXES, if you need many wavelengths for a given target then you can either define separate observations for each wavelength (if the individual observations are fairly long) or list the wavelengths in a note in the program (where the individual observations are short). In the latter case then please indicate the total observation time for all wavelengths in the requested exposure time.
Setting the position angle
The facility Cassegrain Rotator can rotate the instrument to any desired angle. The angle (in conventional astronomical notation of degrees east of north) is set by typing in the "position angle" window. The view of the science field in the position editor will reflect the selected angle. Alternatively the angle may be set or adjusted in the position editor itself by interactively rotating the science field.
Saving changes
The save button accepts the latest changes and stores the program to the local database on your hard disk, the undo/redo button (and, transiently, the edit pencil) toggles pending and saved changes and the close button closes the science program editor (saving any changes to the local database). Note that none of these actions affects the version of your program in the Gemini observing database; that version is only updated when the program is stored to the database.
Choosing a PWFS2 Guide Star
A peripheral wavefront sensor (PWFS) guide star must be defined for all TEXES observations. Guide stars must have certain attributes: they must be real, single, point sources (not galaxies, double stars or diffraction spikes around bright stars, for example; the guide star catalogues contain many such objects), be brighter than about 14th magnitude, and be within the 7 arc-minute radius area accessible to the PWFS without the PWFS probe arm vignetting the science field of view. Guide stars are usually acquired using a red filter, so magnitudes as close as possible to R band are most relevant (other filters can be used if e.g. the only available guide star is very blue; in cases like this please alert your NGO/contact scientist at phase II). You can find guide stars by clicking on the "guide stars" icon at the top of the position editor. Alternatively, the catalogue navigator, accessed via the "catalogs" icon at the top of the position editor, can be used to show names, locations, colours and magnitudes of potential guide stars.
There is also a bright limit for PWFS2 stars. If the star chosen happens to be brighter than about magnitude 9 then another guide star should be selected.
The magnified view at the upper right should be used to check for double guide stars (potato-shaped stars and >1 star of similar brightness within the PWFS FOV); the SIMBAD catalogue can also be used for this purpose.
It is generally useful to indicate the target brightness near the wavelength of interest to aid in acquisition of the correct object.


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Milwaukee movies off the grid: July 26-Aug. 1
'A Blood Red Sky' showing at the Times
Not scared enough by "The Conjuring"? Chad Calek — a frequent guest on A&E's "Paranormal State" — presents his documentary "A Blood Red Sky," about a supernatural experiment in England gone (potentially) horribly wrong Tuesday at the Times Theater, 5906 W. Vliet St. »Read Full Article
The Benjamins are re-forming for a good cause
The Benjamins always wanted to play on a bill with Alligator Gun, a Milwaukee punk band that came before them.
On Saturday, it's finally happening — even though both bands were technically dead just a few months ago. »Read Full Article
'Nut Job' isn't a fulfilling treat
Since there aren't many kid-friendly movie options on the multiplex menu at any given time, any new animated feature is worth a look for a family outing. Unfortunately, if Disney's latest "Frozen" is a sumptuous meal, "The Nut Job" is a sweet/salty snack — fun, but ultimately not really satisfying.
"Nut Job" tells the story of an antisocial squirrel's scheme to rob a nut shop. His plan is complicated by competition with the other park animals and a gang of bumbling bank robbers who have their own plans for the store. »Read Full Article
A focus on sandwiches at Picnic Basket planned for Tosa
Nashotah's Picnic Basket plans to branch out, with a sister restaurant in Wauwatosa at 10600 W. Blue Mound Road.
Owner Tim Weiberg said the Tosa location, a former Milio's sub shop, would focus on sandwiches and wraps, and on developing creative fillings. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
New DVD releases January 14
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (Sony) Based-on-a-true-story drama about a freighter seized by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, and the ship's captain — played by Tom Hanks — who tries to hold them at bay. (PG-13; intense scenes, some violence) ★★★ »Read Full Article
Mequon native Ridley talks Oscar nominations for '12 Years A Slave'
Mequon native John Ridley, who received an Oscar nomination for his "12 Years A Slave" screenplay, said real credit belongs to the slave the film is based on, and to the director and actors who brought the tale alive. Oscar nominations were announced Thursday.
The wrenching film, based on the memoir of Solomon Northup - a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South - "is about a father and husband wanting to get back to his family and a very remarkable American who never gave up," Ridley said in a interview Thursday after the nominations were announced. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
MilwaukeeHome is hosting a MKE stage at SXSW and they're looking for artists
MilwaukeeHome has teamed with Hotel Foster and Festival City to host a stage down at SXSW. The date is set for March 12th and they are looking for artists of all genres to fill the stage. If you are interested in performing, go here to fill out the form to get your name on the list. Or if you would like to sponsor, check out the fan page for all the details. We will keep you updated as more information is released, but for the moment this looks like a great opportunity for all Milwaukee artists to get some shine at one of the biggest music festivals in the country. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Beer garden in the works for Scout Lake Park in Greendale
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Twisted Willow sets the mood in Port Washington
Granted, winter in Wisconsin won't provide a full picture of a restaurant like Twisted Willow in Port Washington, which has its own farm and a chef who likes to grow a full spectrum of vegetables.
But sometimes that's the way the review schedule crumbles. No sense in letting winter keep me away, and it certainly wasn't deterring the restaurant's many guests — all of whom seemed to be ahead of me on a Friday night when I showed up without a reservation. This place was packed. »Read Full Article(4)
Gallery event captures social isolation of Vivian Maier
In storefront windows and ample mirrors, Vivian Maier took photographs of herself, her face fixed, her eyelids sinking at the edges, a Rolleiflex camera positioned at her waist and that unmistakable look of focus.
They are beautifully matter of fact, portraits of self-determination taken by a woman who spent her days working as a nanny for wealthy families and her own time secretly exploring the grittier streets of Chicago and New York looking for pictures. »Read Full Article
Kevin Hart, Ice Cube roll with the laughs in 'Ride Along'
While it is considered a dumping ground for Hollywood's weaker offerings, January has had its share of surprises. "Ride Along" is one such movie. It doesn't reinvent the wheel and is fairly lightweight, but it features a steady stream of solid laughs and goes down easy.
The seemingly ubiquitous Kevin Hart stars as Ben, a high school security guard who yearns to be a police officer. He has just been accepted to the Atlanta Police Academy, and he has plans to marry his girlfriend, Angela (Tika Sumpter). Life is good. »Read Full Article
This week's concerts
8:30 p.m. Sunday, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St. $10 at the door and in advance at the Pabst and Riverside Theater box offices, (414) 286-3663 and pabsttheater.org. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee Beer Bistro opens in Riverwest
Milwaukee Beer Bistro, the successor to Rio West Cantina at 2730 N. Humboldt Ave. in Riverwest, opened quietly early this week, and today it's celebrating with free beer from 5 to 7 p.m.
The focus is on American craft beers and a menu of small and some large plates, often incorporating beer. (Meatballs, for example, are simmered in beer and served in Parmesan cream sauce, $6.) »Read Full Blog Post


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According to the National Stroke Association, a stroke is caused by an interruption or reduction in blood supply to a person's brain.
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An apparent sinkhole has caused a villa at a Clermont resort to partially collapse while another section of it is sinking.
Lake County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Tony Cuellar said about 30 percent of the three-story villa collapsed around 3 a.m. Monday.
Images: Building collapses into possible sinkhole
Authorities were called to the Summer Bay Resort on U.S. Highway 192 late Sunday where they found the building was making popping noises and windows were breaking.
"I was walking into the room and I head 'bang, bang, bang' and glass breaking," said resort guest Maggie Tamry. "And I ran back to the car and I told my family, we have three toddlers with us, 'Jump in the car, I have a bad feeling.' I thought someone was getting into an altercation."
Cuellar said the hole is in the middle of the villa and is about 40 to 50 feet in diameter. He says authorities think it's getting deeper but can't yet tell if it's growing outward.
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Gloria A. DavisFebruary 15,2013
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BARRE Gloria A. (Bouchard) Davis, wife of Winston Davis, passed away on Feb. 13, 2013, after a long battle with cancer, emphysema and kidney disease.
She was the daughter of Armand Bouchard and Marguerite (April) Bouchard.
Gloria was born on Sept. 18, 1936, in Salem, Mass. She graduated from Ste. Chretienne Academy in Salem, Mass. She was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Salem for many years. Gloria was a member of the Sodality of Our Lady and active as a participant and director in the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program.
Winston and Gloria were married in St. Joseph Parish in Salem on April 11, 1964.
She spent her entire business career working for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. where she was hired for her first job as a life insurance application examiner. She took disability retirement as senior officer of the corporation in January 1991.
Winston and Gloria spent most of their entire married life in Salem, Mass., until 1992 when they began to divide their time between Salem and Warren, Vt., where they purchased a condo. After Glorias parents died in 1997 and 1998, they made their permanent residence in Barre Town, Vt.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Winston; and a brother, Joseph Armand Sonny Bouchard, of Seabrook, N.H., and his daughter, Nicole (Bouchard) Crowley, and her husband, Staff Sgt. William Crowley, of New Windsor, N.Y., and their children, Emileigh, Lillian, Madelynne and Fenway; sister-in-law Linda (Peterson) Bouchard, of Danvers, Mass., and sister-in-law Meredith Arnold, of Uxbridge, Mass., her sons, Shawn Arnold and wife Tammy (Adams) Arnold, of Apalachin, N.Y., and Glenn Arnold and his wife, Jennifer (Pawluk) Arnold, of Douglas, Mass., and their daughters, Kiley and Ashley.
Gloria was predeceased by her parents and her in-laws, as well as a brother, Ronald E. Rusty Bouchard, and brother-in-law James K. Arnold.
It was her wish that there be no wake. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Monica Parish in Barre on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to one of the following or a charity of your choice: American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852; American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004; or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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Friday Gourmet, Wine & Angels: Coulda. Woulda. Shoulda. Yuck.
Thursday's game was an exercise in frustration. Josh Beckett was dealing but the Angels had a very few opportunities early on and couldn't capitalize on them. Tyler Chatwood's start was okay and would even be considered good if he hadn't walked five batters, the last of which proved costly. The Angels could have scored more runs after Torii's 7th inning homer tied the game up. Erick Aybar could have been content with a double. The bullpen could have kept us in the game. And the extra innings heroics could have worked out. The umpires also could have made better calls – not all of the close ones were bad. Dustin Pedroia was safe at home *resigned sigh*, but at third? Only if running five to six feet outside the base path to avoid the tag is suddenly Kosher. Oh well, that was the fourth run and didn't matter. They would have won with three. Fans also could have been classy and not thrown money at Carl Crawford. Or, to sum it up another way, after the game, I decided that helping my husband snake the drain pipe for the washing machine was more enjoyable than watching the postgame show. But I still had high hopes for Friday when we would send Dan Haren to the mound…oh boy.
This week's Friday Night Ritual (wine, gourmet for varying definitions of gourmet dinner and the Angels game) spread: triple mushroom risotto with pancetta accompanied by a bottle of Cypher Winery's Peasant, a lovely take on a French field blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Tannat and Counise that tastes like plums and black cherries with hints of nutmeg, vanilla and anise. Making risotto was a therapeutic decision. After the tense extra innings drama and unsatisfactory result of Thursday's game, I was anxious in the hours leading up to this evening's game and, trust me, spending half an hour stirring, stirring, ladling, stirring, carefully judging texture and stirring some more is oddly calming. And it turned out well, if I do say so myself. Which was good because, the way this evening's game went, starting it anxious might have proved fatal for the throw pillows.
Dan Haren wasn't dealing tonight, which is bound to happen from time to time, and the rest of the team wasn't backing him up consistently. Not with run support and not with defense either: a Wells bobble, Peter Bourjos with one highlight reel play and one blooper reel play, a Mathis passed ball and not a bloody one of them capable of hitting with runners in scoring position until the 8th inning. Not exactly a recipe for success. Okay, the safe call on Saltalamacchia at third blew goats, as did several others, and then he scored the first Red Sox run on the next hit. Demoralizing? Yes. But that was not a reason to fall apart for two innings. Bad calls happen. That's baseball. So get productively angry and get the next guys out.
And yet, we still almost pulled it off. Timely hits in the 7th and 8th innings, and an equally timely Saltalamacchia passed ball – darned nice of him, really, after that call at 3rd😉 – finally put the Angels on the board and brought us within one run of catching the Red Sox. Then, it was the ninth inning with you know who on the mound. Ugh. Hank Conger got a hit though. In a déjà vu moment, we had hopes that Howie Kendrick could stick it out through another battle and get a hit this time. Who knows what might have been if Paplebon hadn't benefitted from such a generous strike call on the second pitch. Howie may well still have struck out…but he might not have. Oh well. Who knows what might have happened if the guys had settled down immediately after the botched call in the third, or if Bourjos made the catch instead of blowing it, or if Wells had made the other catch for that matter.
So, am I panicking or even particularly worried? No. It's only two games. It's April. They can't win all 162 no matter how much I would like them to and even quality players will have bad days, sometimes all at once. Am I annoyed and kind of deflated feeling? Yes. I am tired of getting beaten by the Red Sox, especially when they are playing good baseball but hardly unbeatable baseball. We should have won this one. Oh well. At least the wine and risotto were good.
So, guys, can we go get 'em the next two games? Yes, their pitching is tough but this is hardly an impossible request.
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I know how you feel. Yesterday was a brutal one for the Cubs, but you're right it's still April.
—Mark Gauthier
Seems like the Red Sox are really up for this series. Good teams will bring that out sometimes.
'Minoring In Baseball'
I watched parts of both games and I was so frustrated on your behalf. So many wasted opportunities! At least you had good food and wine!
First of all, I did a double take on reading the title… I saw the first letter of the title and then the last word and somehow smooshed them together and voila! Vulgarity! As for how to beat them in the games coming up, wear Cleveland Indians jerseys. It works!
Oh, the Coulda – Woulda – Shouldas.
It still amazes me how bad calls can sink a team for several innings, and bad calls (that go your way! – those happen too…) can be enough to get the bats going. You'd think a pro would be used to that… but on the field, they're just too close to the game to take things philosophically.
There's an awful lot of fans out there repeating the same mantra – Thank goodness it's April.
You had me at risotto. It's paramount to Homer Simpsons "MMM Dohhnut."
Risotto was made popular in the U.S. by some famous chef in Boston. I was realy surprised you made it for dinner friday. About the Angels though, what can I say? Boston looked hungry on Wednesday and were bound to put some wins up on the road. Dont feel too discouraged yet though. Like you said its April, and you dont have the cursed offense my A's have. Two nights in a row, shut out.
PS: J/k about the risotto/chef/Boston thing.
Mark – Yeah, that was a brutal game too. Guess both our teams will have to rally and win today.
Mike – Yeah, no kidding. Well, you know their opening week record wasn't really how their season was going to go.
Jane – Too many missed opportunities indeed. Hopefully they were just tired from the road and slept well last night.
Jeff – Too funny. In any other forum, that would have been the word I used. Noun, verb, adjective. Darned useful word really, especially after plays like these. Regarding the Indians jerseys, yeah, no kidding.🙂
Rob – And we've had a few of those bad calls go our way too this season, ask the Jays, so you'd think…Oh well. That's baseball and it all evens out.
Jon – It's all clear to me now. I thought I was okay when I avoided that land war in Asia, but apparently I still fell victim to one of the lesser known classic blunders – never serve risotto when the Red Sox are in town. Yeah, the A's aren't performing to expectation yet this season. Like Boston though, I can't imagine that what you're seeing now is your season, it's just a rough patch…which is welcome to continue until next weekend, by the way.😉
— Kristen
Catherine – No kidding. *sings* Rock-a-bye Red Sox, in the treetop… Nope. Doesn't seem to be working. And someone seriously needs to stop playing the Keystone Cops theme music for our outfielders. Sheesh.
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The Fit is getting a complete redesign for 2015 and will go on sale in early 2014. Shortly thereafter, Honda says a production version of the Urban SUV Concept will go on sale around the world.
"No one has had greater success with small cars than Honda, and this Urban SUV Concept will create new value in the growing small-SUV segment," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda.
Mendel said no specific information has been released on the Urban SUV Concept yet, but he said we can expect a five-seater with class-leading performance and fuel economy.
Coming in at just over 169 inches, the car is 9 inches shorter than the CR-V. Still, with clever seats and configurations, Honda expects the car will be very versatile on the inside.
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Smart was included on all 65 ballots, while McDermott was on all except two. Smart was the Big 12 Player of the Year last season and chose to return to the Cowboys instead of opting for the NBA draft.
Smart averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.0 steals last season.
McDermott, the Missouri Valley Conference player of the year last season, averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Smith, who received 52 votes, averaged 18.7 points and 2.9 assists as the Cardinals won the NCAA championship.
Wiggins is just the second freshman named to the team. He was on 42 ballots. North Carolina's Harrison Barnes, now in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, was selected in 2010.
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A circular hole is shown in the ice of Chebarkul Lake where a meteor reportedly struck the lake near Chelyabinsk, about 930 miles east of Moscow on Friday.
MOSCOW A meteor streaked across the sky and exploded over Russias Ural Mountains with the power of an atomic bomb Friday, its sonic blasts shattering countless windows and injuring about 1,100 people.
The spectacle deeply frightened many Russians, with some elderly women declaring that the world was coming to an end. Many of the injured were cut by flying glass as they flocked to windows, curious about what had produced such a blinding flash of light.
The meteor estimated to be about 10 tons entered the Earths atmosphere at a hypersonic speed of at least 33,000 mph and shattered into pieces about 18-32 miles above the ground, the Russian Academy of Sciences said in a statement.
Amateur video showed an object speeding across the sky about 9:20 a.m. local time, just after sunrise, leaving a thick white contrail and an intense flash.
There was panic. People had no idea what was happening, said Sergey Hametov, a resident of Chelyabinsk, a city of 1 million about 930 miles east of Moscow.
We saw a big burst of light, then went outside to see what it was and we heard a really loud, thundering sound, he told The Associated Press by telephone.
The meteor hit less than a day before asteroid 2012 DA14 is to make the closest recorded pass by the Earth for a rock of its size about 17,150 miles. But the European Space Agency said its experts had determined there was no connection just cosmic coincidence.
The meteor released several kilotons of energy above the region, the Russian science academy said. According to NASA, it was about 49 feet wide before it hit the atmosphere, about one-third the size of the passing asteroid.
Some meteorite fragments fell in a reservoir outside the town of Chebarkul. The crash left a 26-foot-wide crater in the ice.
The shock wave blew more than 1 million square feet of glass, according to city officials, who said 3,000 buildings in the city were damaged. At one zinc factory, part of the roof collapsed.
The Interior Ministry said about 1,100 people sought medical care after the shock wave and 48 of them were hospitalized. Most of the injuries were caused by flying glass, officials said.
There was no immediate word on any deaths or anyone struck by space fragments.
Meteors typically cause sizeable sonic booms when they enter the atmosphere because they are traveling so much faster than the speed of sound. Injuries on the scale reported Friday, however, are extraordinarily rare.
I went to see what that flash in the sky was about, recalled resident Marat Lobkovsky. And then the window glass shattered, bouncing back on me. My beard was cut open, but not deep. They patched me up. Its OK now.
Another resident, Valya Kazakov, said some elderly women in his neighborhood started crying out that the world was ending.
Russian-language hashtags for the meteorite quickly shot up into Twitters top trends.
Lessons had just started at Chelyabinsk schools when the meteor exploded, and officials said 258 schoolchildren were among those injured. Amateur video footage showed a teacher speaking to her class as a powerful shockwave hit the room.
Yekaterina Melikhova, a high school student whose nose was bloody and whose upper lip was covered with a bandage, said she was in her geography class when a bright light flashed outside.
After the flash, nothing happened for about three minutes. Then we rushed outdoors. I was not alone, I was there with Katya. The door was made of glass, a shock wave made it hit us, she said.
Russian television ran footage of athletes at a city sports arena who were showered by shards of glass from huge windows. Some of them were still bleeding.
Other videos showed a long shard of glass slamming into the floor close to a factory worker and massive doors blown away by the shock wave.
The vast implosion of glass windows exposed many residents to the bitter cold as temperatures in the city were expected to plummet to minus 4 Fahrenheit overnight.
The regional governor immediately urged any worker who can pane windows to rush to the area to help out.
Meteroids are small pieces of space debris usually parts of comets or asteroids that are on a collision course with the Earth. They become meteors when they enter the Earths atmosphere. Most meteors burn up in the atmosphere, but if they survive the frictional heating and strike the surface of the Earth they are called meteorites.
The site of Fridays spectacular show is about 3,000 miles west of Tunguska, which in 1908 was the site of the largest recorded explosion of a space object plunging to Earth. That blast, attributed to a comet or asteroid fragment, is generally estimated to have been about 10 megatons; it leveled some 80 million trees.
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