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Even if it's snowing I'm still going
A few weeks back I received an email from a friend/Rockies regular that I've blogged about this season. The email had an attachment.
I couldn't believe it. How cool is this? The Monforts are finally giving back to the Rockies fans after the terrible World Series debacle.
Well not quite, it's free but it's limited to 5000 people and you have to be a season ticket holder to be able to reserve a ticket.
I would have mentioned this event earlier but I wasn't 100% sure I had a ticket for Hunter and I.
Thanks to the above stated "Rockies regular", (I'll give out his name if I get permission), I'll have two tickets for Hunter and I to attend this first annual Rockies/fan extravaganza.
I read that the Rockies are only allowing 5000 people because this is the first one of these Rockies/fan events and they want to be able to control the flow of people.
No worries there, the fewer people in attendance the better. Shorter lines and elbow room are always a plus.
I went to the Bronco's Fan Fair this year and it was a two day freggin madhouse. This event should be a little more manageable and enjoyable for all concerned.
The best part of of all of this is if Todd Helton is there, I'll finally get to meet my favorite ballplayer face to face and get his autograph and hopefully a picture.
I feel like Earl, the way I'm crossing things off of my "Things to do before I croak" list.
I'll finally be able to get autographs from the Rockies players whose signatures are a little more difficult to acquire.
Names such as Brad Hawpe, Garrett Atkins, Yorvit Torealba and the above mentioned Todd Helton).
Now all this gets me to thinking, what am I going to get autographed at this event?
I know exactly what I want Todd Helton to autograph,… a 2007 World Series baseball. I think I'll bring a couple of those, there's still a few guys left on the team from Rocktober 2007.
(Note: there is some fine print that states that select autograph sessions and other events will be ticketed seperately, I'm not sure what that means yet).
(This is not the Mobile Blogging Unit—>)
What's also cool is this is my opportunity to talk to the players and mention the Rockpile Rant.
I plan to inform them we'll be bloggin from the Mobile Blogging Unit in Tucson at the start of spring training.
I just want them to remember my face so we get some love down in Tucson.. 🙂
So I wonder, do we get a tour?
I'd love to get to go behind the mechanical scoreboard, snap a picture of the locker rooms, or maybe even tour the humidor.
You know, the full fan treatment.
Fan Fest is all about us right?..
This is going to be fun, as long as we get some sun…D
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The Milwaukee Brewers version is coming January 24th as well. I have attended these in the past. Lots of fun.
Piece of advice: scout the lineup of activities, plan ahead for what you want to do/accomplish, if you're planning on autographs-be prepared with items to be signed, cameras, times and where certain players are signing and form a game plan.
Hope that helps…after you attend, give your fans here at the "Rant" a nice big blog about it!
I will be doing the same.
HAPSTER-That's cool the Brewers do the same thing. I also appreciate the tips. I always listen to good advice, whether I use it or not is another story. I can't wait to read your version of the same thing…Happy New Year bro…D
The Red Sox do these events from time to time and they also limit the number of tickets (I TRIED to get them for the Christmas event they had but no luck!) I hope you and your son have a great time and I can't wait to see the pictures!
Don, that sounds like so much fun! I hope you have a great time. I have a friend who is obsessed with the Broncos and she's gone to Fan Fair for the past two or three years and is always disappointed when they change off people who are doing autographs. Hopefully you'll be able to get some big players names! Hope it stays warm and is everything you expect! I'm sure there will be a blog about it with tons of pictures afterward that I look forward to reading!🙂
Hey D,
I'm glad you were able to get tickets to this event! Not only is it great that fans like you get this opportunity but it also gives those of us who don't get to go a chance to see it through your blog. I can't wait to hear about it.
EMILY- Thanks, funny you should mention Broncos Fan Fair, here's a link to the blog entry from when the family and I went in June.
http://baseballsnatcher.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/06/day_1_broncos_fan_fair.html, I hated it, but Krista is a hardcore fan and she supports me with my Rockies adventures.
R-LUV-I can't wait to tell you about it. By all rights we shouldn't be going to this (I'm not a season ticket holder), but I have a friend who has been really cool to Hunter and I this this year…D
By the way, Todd Helton's pink bat sold for $132.50. I think that was a steal…D
Yeah, I got to go to the Padres' "FriarFest" last January and it was a blast. Thankfully, it wasn't only season ticket holders, but the cost was $5 per person. Definitely worth it to get autographs, go on the field, and get into the clubhouse. What do they mean when autographs sessions will be ticketed seprately? Well, when we walked into Petco, we had to choose an autograph session of two players. Then we would get a ticket for it. You weren't allowed to get another autograph session unless you walked out of the stadium and got your ticket re-scanned or something. It was really complicated. But it was amazing to go into the clubhouse, through the dugout, and around the field. I really hope the Padres do it again this year!


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A Republican lawmaker on the Legislature's budget committee is questioning a $425 increase in annual air permit fees in Gov. Scott Walker's budget.
A range of facilities that operate a stationary source of air pollutants currently pay $300 for an annual state permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Walker, a Republican, wants to bump that up to $725.
State Rep. Dan LeMahieu of Cascade demanded DNR officials justify the increase during a hearing before the Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday.
DNR Deputy Secretary Matt Maroney told LeMahieu the increase is designed to cover more of the agency's actual costs of administering permits. The agency's budget director, Joe Polasek, said the increase also would enable the DNR to hire five more employees in the air program.

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The Fun, the Really Fun, and the Really Ugly. Also, Chris Woodward is the nicest guy ever.
I'm glad that Saturday's game was my last of the regular season at Shea. For the most part, it turned out to be a delightful day. Maine didn't pitch his best ever, but the offense turned it up like it hasn't much in the past couple weeks and cranked out 12 runs to win the game against the Nationals.
Also? There was a giveaway. Bucket hat s, while not necessarily attractive, are definitely fun. Just ask Rob!
You should for sure check out the whole photo album, because I caught some great shots of the on field action.
Which brings me to the not so fun. Oh, God. Seeing Nick Johnson collide in a squirmworthy injury that we would later find out is a fractured femur? Ouch, is all I can say. It was tough to watch. But because the injury occured right in front of us, I got some really good pictures of the poor guy. Skip past that part of the album if you just don't want to see the pain.
After the game, Rob and I waited on line for the clubhouse store because there was a certain–sigh–Kids' long sleeved t-shirt that I'd admired in the dugout shops but hadn't been able to find in a Medium. While that shirt remains lost to me, I did purchase a SUPERB kids jersey to wear post-season. And I took a moment to pose with my man (erm…my other man) Cliff Floyd.
Which brings me to the most fun part of the day! After waiting on line for so long and (frustratingly) trying on so many poor fitting women's shirts (I know, I know. Dead horse, I've beaten you senseless), it was quite late by the time Rob and I sauntered out of Shea. And–who knew?–when we got to the Mets Office exit, there was a group of people waiting to see who would come out.
Clearly I had to make Rob wait to see if any of our beloved Metsies would cross the threshold. And clearly because a) Rob is everything generous and good, and wants nothing more than to make me happy and b) Rob's life would have been a living **** if he had said I couldn't wait, we waited there a goooooood long time. But it was worth it!
You can see all the people we saw at the end of the album, including (in chronological order) Nats manager and hall of famer Frank Robinson, our own Omar Minaya (!), Michael Tucker, and Chris Woodward's cute-as-anything daughter, his super nice wife, and his generous, smiley, good-hearted self. I haven't given Chris Woodward much credit this season, but the guy's been playing injured, he had a great game Saturday, and he and his wife sought out kids and fans outside the Mets Office to give them a little something extra special after the game. Every single fan outside couldn't stop exclaiming how lovely Woody and his wife were.
And his daughter? Oh my GOD she's cute. She must be about 3 or 4, and you can tell she adores (and resembles!) her daddy. While Woody was signing, all smiles, she would hide behind the door to the Mets Office, opening it a crack and yelling "Daddy, look what I can do!" Then when he turned around, she closed the door to hide herself inside again. DYING of cuteness.
I've got more pics of Woody in the album, including this one of a group of girls his wife beckoned over for a picture. Their father was watching, as he exclaimed, with "goosebumps."
After Woody, and also in the album, we saw Mota and one of the Wilpons.
All in all, it was a perfect way to end a (mostly) wonderful day at Shea.
Now (almost) on to post-season!
And come on, Mets. Let's get our game back on right and give it everything.
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I met Woody in spring training and I can vouch for him as well, he spent more time with us than any other player and even posed for a picture with me. He's a great guy, and looks like he has a beautiful family too.
By the way in your last pic, thats not Wilpon, but the other guy is Super PR Cheif, Jay Horowitz, he's an awesome guy.
Oh! THAT'S Jay Horowitz? I should have bum rushed him for batting practice passes. Darnit. Thanks for the heads up!


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Philanthropy Awareness Day (PhAD)
Philanthropy Awareness Day (PhAD) is a time in the school year that we set aside to thank alumni and friends of UH for their philanthropic efforts and investments. It's a day set aside to say, "Thanks!" Students have the opportunity to say "Thanks!", learn about philanthropy and it's impact on campus, and get goodies, too!
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Amelia E. Riparetti, 95, of Santa Barbara died June 21, 2014.
She was born April 21, 1919.
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Amelia E. Riparetti, 95, of Santa Barbara died June 21, 2014.
She was born April 21, 1919.
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By Gabriel Monte: CNJ Staff Writer
U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, R-N.M. and Tom Udall, D-N.M., offered different takes on how the federal government could help municipalities with issues such as water and infrastructure during a forum Friday at the Clovis Civic Center.
Pearce said competition for federal resources is too stiff for communities to depend on the federal government. Udall said he would work to bring federal resources to help New Mexico communities address their problems.
Pearce and Udall were part of a New Mexico congressional candidate forum broadcast live by KENW-TV live Friday from the Clovis Civic Center.
Candidates had an eight-minute window to speak on several topics ranging from water to immigration reform to reducing gang and criminal activity in the state.
Part of the New Mexico Municipal League conference, the forum will be rebroadcast 8 p.m. Monday on KENW, according to General Manager Duane Ryan.
Pearce and Udall, who are running for Pete Domenici's Senate seat in the Nov. 4 election, talked about how they would address issues in the Senate. Domenici is stepping down for health reasons.
Pearce said issues such as funding water sources and criminal violence should be handled locally.
"No one is coming from Washington, (D.C.) to save you," he said.
He said he would help municipalities find solutions without depending on the federal government.
Pearce also advocated tightening the country's borders and reforming immigration laws to speed up the process for immigrants to come into the country legally.
Udall said problems in water quality and infrastructure stem from federal mandates without support from the government.
"(The federal legislature) should be willing to step up to the plate and put the resources there," he said.
Udall also said he would work to change tax policies to keep jobs in the country to help the middle class.
Four candidates running for the 3rd Congressional District, which is being vacated by Udall.
Republican Dan East said he would work to curb wasteful government spending and invest federal funds in state water projects, roads and highways.
"I will fight wasteful government spending and wasteful government dollars that do not provide a value back to the American taxpayer," he said.
He said investing in the state and lowering taxes would create jobs.
On immigration, he said laws need to be fixed and borders need tighter security.
Independent candidate Carol Miller used her time to answer the municipal league's question about strengthening the partnership between the federal government and municipalities.
She said it's not a question about strengthening the partnership but creating one. She said building a relationship between municipalities and the federal government would address issues such as infrastructure, health care and water.
Democrat Ben R. Lujan spoke about working with municipalities to help address issues such as water, infrastructure and health care.
He promised an open-door policy with his constituents.
Independent Ron Simmons proposed a state-run health care system and increasing border security.
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LIVE OAK COUNTY – The preliminary draft of a new transportation plan for Live Oak County indicates a strong need to increase the availability of public transportation and — almost as importantly — better communicate its existence to area residents.
Improved access to public transportation can help rural residents connect with needed medical care, higher education and new career opportunities, according to the preliminary plan.
Work on this proposed transportation plan first began in 2013 when the Transportation Coordination Network of the Coastal Bend was awarded funding through the Texas Department of Transportation to develop it for Live Oak County, reports show. The work involved an assessment of the transportation needs of county residents — with a special focus on senior citizens, persons with disabilities, low income individuals, and people with limited English proficiency.
Copies of this proposed plan, which have yet to be formally adopted by the Live Oak County Commissioners Court, were circulated earlier this month by Robby Silva, projects manager for the Transportation Coordination Network.
"We have incorporated your feedback and included the projects the group identified," Silva announced in the email." We would like to schedule an AWG meeting for sometime next week to finalize the plan and prepare to submit before the Live Oak County Commissioners Court."
The report draft states that "continued innovation, significant increase in public transportation investment, and broad political and community support," will be needed to make this plan work.
"It is in the county's best interest to align investments with 'livable communities' principles that support economic, environmental, and social well-being of Live Oak County residents," the plan states.
Studies made as part of the plan indicate that many area residents are unaware of any available transportation services and those who know about them and actually made use of them find them to be inefficient, inflexible and not cost effective.
"It is most equitable to generate transit funding from a narrowly-defined group of beneficiaries, such as users of new transit service and employers who generate commute trips," the report reads. "Successfully meeting the transportation needs of Live Oak County residents will require collaboration among Live Oak County, the City of George West and the City of Three Rivers."
Live Oak County Judge Jim Huff said Monday that the plan remains under review.
"I have the rough draft on my desk but we need to meet to finalize it," he said in an email.
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The Power of the Doll
In my last post, I threatened to inflict Hairy Eaps upon Brad Lidge by using my typographically challenged voodoo doll, unless he straightened himself out and stopped blowing saves.
Well, since then, he is two-for-two in save opportunities, with nary a baserunner allowed.
The threat worked!
So I got to thinking, maybe the threat of Hinnis Eebow would be enough to kick-start the Phillies' recently anemic offense.
And in fact, since voicing this thought at dinnertime (when the Phils were losing 1-0 to the Giants), they have managed to eke out two runs.
OK, it's a start. How about adding a few more? You don't want to know what else the doll can give you!
[post-game update: make that three-for-three for Brad, though this time he allowed a single and a walk, and two (!) stolen bases, while saving the 2-1 victory for the Phillies]
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Hey Sue! The power of the doll or the power of this blog! Either way, good job! Who would have tought you get beat by Penny and win against Lincecum.
Never underestimate the power of the doll or the woman holding it! LOL!!
Good idea voodoo doll, is that the opposite of the batting gnome?
So where was the doll while we suffered in Texas…. you better get it out and fire something up for the visit to DC, cause losing there would be an absolute embarrassment… keep doing the doll thing it was working…:-)
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Emma – You're right! I would have thought it would be the other way around.
Julia – My power must be wearing off, based on this past weekend's performance!
Cat – I'm not familiar with the batting gnome; what's it supposed to do?
Peter – Yeah, good question. I need stronger mojo! The effects must be short-lived, because nothing much was going right during that debacle.


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Fun. has been making their way around the world showcasing their songs from Some Nights for everyone. The band recently performed on the French nightly news and talk show, Le Grand Journal. Watch their performance of 'All Alone' above and you can also view their performance of 'One Foot' HERE.
|July 18, 2012
Our friend William Beckett released his new Winds Will Change EP this week. Click HERE to download it now on iTunes for only $3.96!
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Hey Boston! Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon will be stoping by The Fueled By Ramen Tent at Vans Warped Tour tomorrow, July 19th. Come pick up a Summer Sampler and say hey! Follow Nick on Twitter HERE for more info!
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Sublime With Rome teamed up with AbsolutePunk.net to give away a pair of tickets to each of their upcoming summer shows with Cypress Hill. Click HERE to enter for your chance to win now!
7.21 Las Vegas, NV @ The Beach at Mandalay Bay
7.22 Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre
7.24 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Avila Beach Resort
7.26 Lake Tahoe, NV @ MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
7.27 Chula Vista, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
7.28 Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8.04 Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest 2012
8.07 Ridgefield, WA @ Clark County Fair
8.08 Roseburg, OR @ Douglas County Fair
8.10 Billings, MT @ Montana Fair
8.12 Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8.14 Bagwell, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8.15 Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
8.16 St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
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Have you checked the Paramore In The Studio Tumblr recently? Click HERE to see some of these photos that you may have missed.
|July 17, 2012
With your help Cobra Starship completed their '#1Nite' story. Click HERE to read the complete story and see who won the contest! If you haven't yet, watch the video for '#1Nite' HERE and grab the song on iTunes.
The highway suddenly ended and we plummeted into a pool full of vodka and dangerous glow-in-the-dark octopuses wearing (night) shades.
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We are excited to announce that the new EP from twenty | one | pilots is available now! Click HERE to download from iTunes now!
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Six releases from Fueled By Ramen bands made Alternative Press' list of 13 albums for your summer shenanigans. Releases from The Academy Is..., Yellowcard, Cobra Starship, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco and Fun. all made the cut. Click HERE to check out the full list. Which release do you think is missing?


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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible – Photo Gallery: Ford has a hit on its hands with the 2007 Shelby GT500, and for more reasons than its styling and historic badge. Anyone sliding into the driver's seat, from a hardened ex-con to a dorky kid to a mousy office assistant, becomes an intimidating badass. One of our editors, a relatively quiet and unassuming guy, talked freely about rejecting an impromptu street race invitation, but subsequently made sure to fill that challenger's rearview mirror with an intimidating Cobra badge courtesy of Ford. The Shelby is raw, muscular, aggressive, and demands respect. Whether or not it deserves it is another issue entirely.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Handling
Thanks to a 500-horsepower, supercharged engine that's strapped in, engineers would really have to muck things up to produce a GT500 registering anything but fast. With a 0-60 mph time in the low four second arena, it's admittedly quick, but not the quickest, though with a base price in the $40,000s it's not the priciest either. But what the Shelby lacks is handling on par with its power. In NASCAR terms, the Shelby would lose the race in the corners, a point likely of little surprise to anyone who has driven a Mustang.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Overview
There are vehicles offering superior handling and better 0-60 scores than the Shelby, many with the added benefits of practicality and versatility. There are expensive competitors with added power and performance. What they don't offer is the Shelby GT500 name and Mustang heritage, which to some buyers, is worth whatever the cost.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Features
Simply put, the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 is about power and style. When future generations talk about this particular Mustang, which they will undoubtedly do, discussion of leather seats and tilt steering wheels will probably be left off the table. But for today's buyer of the GT500, that kind of stuff matters, as do items like cruise control, keyless entry, a power driver's seat, and air conditioning. All are standard on the new Shelby.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Pricing
Ford has priced the Shelby GT500 at $42,975 in coupe guise and $47,800 in convertible form (prices include destination charges and a gas guzzler tax). In exchange for that handsome sum, new owners of the Shelby will also enjoy power mirrors, a 500-watt sound system with an MP3 player and six-disc CD changer, front and front-side airbags, as well as power door locks and windows. In other words, while the interior amenities are nice, buyers are obviously paying for the powertrain and not a slew of upgrades such as navigation systems or ventilated seats.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Options
Though limited, there are a few options available with the Shelby GT500. The standard 500-watt sound system can be dropped to make room for the so-called Shaker1000 that adds an iPod jack, dual subwoofers, and ad you might've presumed, 1000 watts of eardrum-busting power. Sirius satellite radio is also available for serious audiophiles and/or Howard Stern fans. Lastly, Ford offers a GT500 Premium Interior Trim package with an automatic dimming interior rearview mirror, a compass, alloy pedals, and upgraded trim and stitching on the console, doors, and instrument panel.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Engine
The 2007 Ford Shelby GT500's presence, from the raised and vented hood to the deep rumbling exhaust, suggests some serious internal combustion angst, and sure enough, a simultaneous lift of the clutch and drop of the throttle prove the goods are there aplenty. Power for the Shelby comes from an supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V8 with dual overhead cams that's good for 500 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 480 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm, and 0-60 mph runs in the low four second range. The block is cast iron, whereas the heads borrowed from the Ford GT are aluminum. A boost gauge tells how hard the Eaton supercharger is working.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Hardware
The only available gearbox is a six-speed manual which serves as the conduit between the engine and the rear 285/40ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires. The front rubber measures 255/45ZR18. Even with a curb weight ranging between 3,920 (coupe) and 4,040 lbs. (convertible), those tires face a challenge in translating power to grip, so Ford has added standard stability and traction controls systems as well as a limited slip differential. When things get hairy and slower speeds are in order, an antilock braking system works with Brembo vented discs measuring 356 mm up front and 300 mm out back work to cut speed.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Suspension
Ford turned to its in-house SVT tuners in developing the Shelby GT500's suspension, comprised of a MacPherson strut setup and 34-mm stabilizer bar up front coupled with a three-link, live-axle assembly and 20-mm stabilizer bar in the rear (coupe; 20-mm for the convertible). A power rack-and-pinion steering system, bolstered by a unique steering pump and a brace connecting the lower arm bushings, aims to provide a higher level of responsiveness than found on the base Mustang GT.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Styling
A raised hood with functional vents, some stripes, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, honeycomb grille inserts sans fog lights, a few badges, rear lower strakes meant to mimic a diffuser, and enhancements to the fascias and rocker panels – that's what visually separates the GT500 from the Mustang GT. It's not a lot, especially if you've got an example like our test convertible, which included a no-charge stripe delete package (the lower side stripes remain). In a world where it's becoming increasingly difficult to stand out, those minor design cues may not seem recognizable, especially in traffic-clogged areas like southern California.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Exterior
If you're like the admirers we encountered while driving the GT500, you have eagle eyes for chrome letters on a tailgate that spell SHELBY, your pupils dial in on a raised cobra decorating a fender, and that domed hood is a dead giveaway. The GT500 was built for people like you, and hence, there's no need for garish rear wings, over-the-top body kits, or wheels so big they border on absurd. That being said, Ford did upgrade the GT500 with some functional design cues, like those hood vents that disperse engine heat, a lower front air splitter that lessens lift, and a rear spoiler which provides necessary down force at high speeds.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Interior
Hop inside the Shelby GT500 and you'll notice the cobra on the steering wheel hub, unique gauges with SVT letters that light up when the tach needle nears its peak, bucket seats with additional bolstering, and brushed aluminum trim. The speedometer and tachometer have swapped placed, putting the latter on the right side, directly in the driver's line of sight. As with the regular Mustang, the GT500's interior places oft-used buttons for the climate and audio systems within easy reach, provides ample room for front passengers (the cramped rear buckets are none too comfy), and thus makes everyday driving an inviting endeavor.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Colors
Engine and exhaust noise are a bit intrusive, though we noticed that our convertible's top did a decent job of lowering the decibels. Unlike the regular Mustang, the GT500 convertible gets a standard cloth top, which comes only in black to coordinate with Torch Red, Alloy, Vista Blue, Performance White, Tungsten Grey, Ebony, or Grabber Orange paint colors. The interior is dressed in charcoal black leather with or without red inserts.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Fuel Economy
To say the Shelby GT500 is powerful is obviously an understatement. Under full throttle it does, in fact, do a pretty good job of holding you against the back of your seat. The exhaust emits a noticeable rumble at idle, an alluring song replaced by roaring and supercharger whine as pressure is applied to the go pedal (were he alive today, Beethoven could've taken a few pointers from Ford's exhaust tuners). With that kind of temptation at our disposal we only saw 14.2 mpg after a week of driving, but some might be surprised that fuel economy was actually that good. EPA figures are not currently available.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – 2nd Op. - Chee
At first I didn't notice, so in love was I with the powertrain. The 500-horsepower engine, the growling exhaust note, the short-throw six-shooter…but after a few hours, doubt began to creep into my rationale. It's not so hot on the twisties, and that fit and finish is off, too, with unequal gaps and some misaligned panels.
So what.
The GT500 is for the guys who work on cars and then drive 'em slow around the neighborhood with the stereo off. It's for the enthusiast who places the symphony and power of 500 horses above carving out a canyon.
So what.
The GT500 is for the guys who work on cars and then drive 'em slow around the neighborhood with the stereo off. It's for the enthusiast who places the symphony and power of 500 horses above carving out a canyon.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – 2nd Op. - Perry
Driving the Shelby GT500 is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on. The torque this monster V8 produces along with the sweet sound of thunder that rolls out of the exhaust is complete euphoria. I was even surprised by how smooth the transmission rowed. The drivetrain in the GT500 is so good it makes it easy to overlook the stiff clutch, the heavy look of the body design and the low quality interior plastics. This has to be one of the most exhilarating cars to drive we have had in the office in a long time.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – 2nd Op. - Wardlaw
Cobras flare their hoods to appear larger and more threatening to predators, so the bulging front clip on the new Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 aligns with the design of its reptilian namesake. Cobras also prey on other snakes, but after driving the GT500 I'm not convinced a Shelby driver would be wise to attack a Viper despite the firepower produced from the supercharged V8. Finally, venom doesn't always flow when a Cobra strikes, proven out by the Shelby GT500's lack of steering feel and body control. This is a better Mustang, but my pick is still the GT.
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The voice in Tony's ear......Eye in the Sky!!!!
But he's really not alone.He has a top-notch pit crew to perform a four-tire stop and add fuel, and a great crew chief in Steve Addington to make needed adjustments to the race car.He also has Bob Jeffrey, otherwise known as the Eye In The Sky.Jeffrey is Stewart's spotter. He stands high above the track from more than a half-a-mile away, able to see what Stewart can't in front of him. Quite simply, Jeffrey's job is one of the most invaluable at the track during race weekends.
It's Jeffrey's reassuring voice in Stewart's ear from Friday's first practice through Sunday's checkered flag, helping him tiptoe through traffic and, oftentimes, sensing trouble before it happens. When the fur starts to fly, it's Jeffrey's voice the three-time champion trusts in all things. Prior to spotting for Stewart, Jeffrey spent three seasons as spotter for Matt Kenseth and, prior to that, spent more than 10 years as spotter for Dale Jarrett. He's also spotted in Nationwide Series events for Bobby Labonte, David Green, Dale Earnhardt, and Kevin Harvick.While Jeffrey has many years of experience calling races from atop the spotter's stand, he has even more experience at recognizing what the car should look like when it zips past him at 190 mph. Jeffrey keeps a very close eye on the car's outward appearance, and for a very good reason.
"Just as much as Tony relies on me to make sure he's got room to race, he relies on me to see what's going on with the car," explained Jeffrey, whose hometown is Bristol, Tenn. "I can see the right side, where the pit crew can't, and I can see if there are pieces missing or falling off, damage to the fenders or wells, things like that."Of course, race cars don't perform as well if pieces are missing. In his role as a spotter, Jeffrey is an extra pair of eyes dedicated to the No. 14, a caddie or copilot for Stewart. Four eyes are always better than two, especially if the extra set is looking at potential hazards that might be hard to see at a place like Bristol or Dover.
Behind every good man there is a woman,....... behind every GREAT race car driver there is an equally GREAT spotter. Robert( AKA Bob) Jeffrey is that man for Tony. IMO he does a superb job for Tony. They are quite a team and work so well together, a perfect match. They make listening to the scanner not only informative but also hilarious. They are so much better than the announcers. I usually hit the mute button on the TV and listen to them on the scanner. Another unsung hero on Tony's team. They allow him to be who he is and inspire him to untold heights.


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Search continues for driver who crashed into houseBy Brent Curtis
STAFF WRITER | January 23,2013Vermont State Police say they have identified a man who seriously damaged a Rutland Town home when he crashed his car into it Tuesday night.
But they have yet to find the driver and a state police sergeant said Wednesday that police are withholding the man's identity for now.
"We're not giving it out at this point while we try to make contact with him," State Police Sgt. Thomas Mozzer said Wednesday.
Police spent part of a frigid Tuesday night searching Cedar Lane where the driver fled. Officers in cruisers patrolled the street near Route 7 while troopers on foot attempted a canine track that Mozzer said was foiled by the high number of firefighters, police, rescuers and neighbors outside the home that was left partially in ruins by the crash.
The walls on northwest corner of the home at 230 Cedar Lane were knocked down by the impact of the red Chevrolet Cavalier, which crashed into the house at about 6:30 p.m.
Homeowner Lenny Montuori, better known locally as hot dog and sausage vendor "Big Lenny," was shaken but uninjured after the crash. His girlfriend Susan Shaw was also uninjured as was a passenger in the Cavalier.
The welfare of the driver, who fled on foot in the single-digit temperatures outside, remains unknown.
Mozzer said police quickly identified the driver by the registration in the car and by talking to the passenger in the car who, after initially denying that she knew the driver, later admitted to being his girlfriend. Both the driver and his girlfriend are in their 20s, Mozzer said.
Montuori and Shaw said Tuesday night that the driver apologized repeatedly before insisting that he had to leave on foot to find help.
But Mozzer said Wednesday that the driver's girlfriend, who the sergeant could only identify as "Kelsey," told police a different story.
"She said the reason he took off was because he had no insurance," Mozzer said. "He wanted his girlfriend to take the blame and say that she was driving."
How the driver evaded police and escaped the area on foot remains unclear — especially since the driver left his cellphone behind — although Mozzer said police believe that the girlfriend, who was seen texting soon after the crash, may have arranged a ride for him.
Police looked for the driver at his home Wednesday but to no avail. When police checked his listed places of employment they found out the driver no longer worked there, Mozzer said.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Evidence at the scene indicates that the Cavalier left the narrow country road hundreds of feet to the west of the home, avoided a utility pole and a grove of trees to crash into the home with enough force to demolish the entire corner of the two-story home.
Mozzer said the passenger in the car told police that the driver wasn't exceeding the 35 mph posted speed limit but based on the damage, the sergeant said that was unlikely.
"Road conditions aren't enough to explain going off the road and doing that much damage," he said. "We believe speed was a factor."
There was also no evidence that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash, he added.
The passenger told police that the driver had picked her up from her job in Killington earlier in the evening and that the pair then went to Rutland. They were on their way to the driver's home in Pittsford at the time of the crash, Mozzer said.
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Negotiations are meetings to discuss a subject with another individual in order to reach a mutually satisfying agreement
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The foundation for your negotiations with employers is laid during the interview process. It is during this time when you need to assess the needs of the employer & communicate your skills and qualifications.
Preparation before negotiating is essential particularly concerning salary
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This second column in my Learning SQLJ series explores how to connect to a database and embed SQL statements in your Java programs using SQLJ. These columns reference numerous SQL scripts, source code, and other files that are available for download at O'Reilly's Web site. For more specific information about the files used, or to get an introduction to SQLJ, read my first column, Setting Up Your Environment to Develop SQLJ Programs.
A SQLJ program, like any other Java program, is divided up into blocks, and a SQLJ statement may appear anywhere that a normal Java statement may appear. All SQLJ statements begin with the language token
#sql in order to differentiate those statements from other Java program statements.
There are two types of SQLJ statements:
Declarations are used to declare iterators and connection contexts. Iterators are used to store result sets from SQL queries that may return more than one row. Connection contexts are used to establish database connections. Executable statements are used to execute embedded SQL statements and PL/SQL blocks. Any SQL statement that is supported by the JDBC driver may be embedded within a SQLJ executable statement. Executable statements may also contain host expressions, which are used to exchange information between the Java program and the database via Java variables.
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In order to perform any type of database operation, your SQLJ program must first connect to the database, so without further ado, let's plunge in!
The easiest way to connect to a database is to use the
connect() method defined in the class
oracle.sqlj.runtime.Oracle. Recall from my first column that this is one of the classes that you must import into your SQLJ program.
connect() method accepts three parameters: a database username, a password, and a database URL. The syntax of a call to the
connect() method is as follows:
Oracle.connect(URL, username, password);
The syntax elements are as follows:
The following example shows the
connect() method being used to connect to a database:
In all cases, the connection to a database is made through Oracle Net8 (or above).
The database URL tells SQLJ where your database is located. The structure of the database URL is dependent on the brand of JDBC driver being used. In the case of the Oracle's JDBC drivers, the URL structure is as follows:
The syntax elements are as follows:
Specifies the name of the Oracle JDBC driver that you want to use. This may be any one of the following:
Specifies any driver-specific information required to connect to the database. This is dependent on the driver being used. In the case of the Oracle JDBC Thin driver, the driver-specific information may be specified in the following format:
For all the Oracle JDBC drivers -- including the various OCI drivers -- the driver-specific information may be specified using an Oracle Net8 (or above) keyword-value pair, which may be specified in the following format:
The syntax elements are as follows:
TNSNAMES string --
for more information on this, speak with your DBA or consult
the Oracle documentation.
The following example shows the
connect() method being used to connect to a database using the Oracle OCI8 driver:
"jdbc:oracle:oci8:@(description=(address=(host=localhost)" +
The Oracle JDBC Thin driver has the least amount of system resource requirements, and is generally used in lightweight, client-based programs such as Java applets. The Oracle JDBC Thin driver may be used to access Oracle7 databases and above.
The various Oracle JDBC OCI drivers require more system resources than the thin driver, but they are faster and are suitable for middle tier programs. The OCI driver is used to access Oracle9i databases, and above. The OCI8 driver is used for accessing Oracle8i and Oracle8 databases. The OCI7 driver is used for accessing Oracle7 databases.
Once you've made a connection to the database using the
connect() method, you may execute SQLJ statements that contain embedded SQL operations.
In this section you will learn how to write simple SQLJ statements that use embedded SQL Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements. DML consists of the following types of statements:
You will also learn how SQLJ statements can share data with other Java statements in the program, through the use of host variables.
A SQLJ executable statement is a program line that contains an embedded SQL statement. There are two possible types of executable statements; the statement type is determined by whether or not the embedded SQL statement returns a value.
If an embedded SQL statement does not return a value, the syntax of the SQLJ executable statement is as follows:
#sql { SQL_statement };
The syntax element is as follows:
Specifies any valid SQL statement.
The following SQLJ executable statement invokes a SQL
INSERT statement to add a row to the
customers table:
#sql {
customers (id, first_name, last_name, dob, phone)
(1, 'John', 'Smith', '13-NOV-1970', '650-555-1212')
Everything to the right of the
#sql token in the syntax is the executable part of the SQLJ statement, and is known as the SQLJ clause. There are two types of SQLJ clauses. Because this SQLJ clause does not include a result expression, it is known as a statement clause.
If an embedded SQL statement does return a result, then you need a way to specify where that result should be placed. SQLJ syntax accommodates this need. When a value is returned, the syntax for a SQLJ executable statement is as follows:
#sql host_variable = { SQL_statement };
The syntax elements are as follows:
An example of the type of SQL statement that returns a value is a call to a PL/SQL function. The following example uses an assignment clause to store the result returned by a call to a PL/SQL function (you will learn more about using PL/SQL in SQLJ in a future column):
int result;
#sql result = { VALUES update_product_price_func(1, 2) };
The PL/SQL function
update_product_price_func() is created by the fundamental_user_schema.sql script. It attempts to update the
price column of the row in the
products table, the ID of which is equal to the first parameter in the function call; the
price column is multiplied by the second parameter in the function call. The function will return 0 if the product was found; otherwise, the function will return 1. The value returned from this function is assigned by the SQLJ statement to the Java variable named
Recall that everything to the right of
#sql is known as a SQLJ clause. A SQLJ clause that contains a result expression, such as the one shown here, is known as an assignment clause. Assignment clauses are fine for storing the results of PL/SQL function calls, but one question I'm sure you're thinking is, "How does an SQLJ program retrieve the values stored in table columns into Java variables?" The answer is by using host variables and expressions.
Host variables allow SQLJ programs to exchange information between the embedded SQL statements and the rest of the Java program. A host variable is any Java variable that is declared in the Java program. Host variables may be referenced within a SQLJ statement, and SQLJ takes care of the details of moving data back and forth between the SQL and Java environments.
When you use a host variable in a SQLJ statement to hold the value of a column retrieved from the database, the type of the host variable must be convertible into a type that is compatible with the database column type. For example, if the database column contains an integer value, then you should use a Java host variable of type
int. Table 1 lists some of the more common type mappings.
You can also use the
oracle.sql.NUMBER type to represent numbers, which is useful if you are dealing with large numbers, because there is no loss of precision like that which may occur when using the Java
double or
float types. The
oracle.sql.ROWID type may be used to represent Oracle
rowids, which are pointers to rows in a table.
In addition to using compatible types, you must ensure that the host variable is within the scope of the SQLJ statement in which the reference to the host variable is located.
|Table 1. Common Java to Oracle Type Mappings
|Java Type
|Oracle Type
|Integer values
|Real numbers
|Character strings
Host variables are placed within SQLJ host expressions; a host expression is the "glue" that binds the host variables to the SQLJ executable statement. The syntax for a host expression that uses a host variable is as follows:
:[mode] host_variable
The syntax elements are as follows:
mode (optional)
Specifies the mode of the host expression, and may be set to one of the following:
The default mode is
OUT if the host expression is part of an
INTO list, or if the expression is an assignment in a
SET statement;
otherwise, the default mode is
IN. The mode is not case sensitive,
and therefore may be upper or lower case. A space is required
immediately after the mode.
The name of a Java variable in the program. The variable must be within scope, and must be type-compatible with the corresponding Oracle data type.
In SQLJ statements, host expressions are always preceded by a colon (
:) character. The following are examples of host expressions that could be used in SQLJ statements:
:IN variable1
:OUT variable2
:INOUT variable3
A host expression may also contain other Java storage constructs, including array elements and object attributes. The following two host expressions, which must be placed in brackets, show how to reference an object attribute and an array element respectively:
You can also call Java functions from a host expression. For example, the following host expression calls a
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:((calc_new_price(1, 1.2)))
Assume the Java function
calc_new_price() multiplies the original price of a product (the ID of which is passed as the first parameter) by the value specified in the second parameter. The new price returned by the function acts as an input to the host expression.
I hope you've enjoyed reading this column on how to connect to a database and embed SQL statements in your Java programs with SQLJ. Next month, I'll go over how to add SQLJ to Java programs that use embedded SQL Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements. See you then!
Jason Price is currently employed as a product manager with Oracle Corporation. He has contributed to many products at Oracle, including the database server, the application server, and several CRM applications.
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Need more drama? Check out top hoops flicks
'Hoosiers,' 'Glory Road' among top basketball movies
Can't get enough basketball? Or maybe you're looking for a break from the intense action on the court with a little bit of scripted Hollywood drama.
Check out some of these top basketball-themed movies, from a 1970s comedy to an Oscar-nominated documentary to real-life tales about Ken Carter and Don Haskins.
"One on One" (1977) Small-town high school basketball star Henry Steele struggles when he moves to a university in a big city on a basketball scholarship. Steele becomes overwhelmed by his duties to the team and struggles academically because he never fully learned to read. His situation improves when he is assigned a pretty graduate student as his tutor.
"The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" (1979) This 1979 film features the Pittsburgh Pythons, the NBA's worst team. The players blame the poor play on the team's star, Moses Guthrie, and walk out, leaving the squad to resort to astrology to fill out its roster. The team selects new players through open tryouts, with the requirement that all team members must be Pisces, the same Zodiac sign as Guthrie. The film features NBA legends Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"Hoosiers" (1986) Regarded as one of the best sports movies of all time, "Hoosiers" is based on a true story about a small-town high school basketball team that makes the state finals. Gene Hackman stars as coach Norman Dale, a coach with a checkered past who molds his team into contenders. The film also features Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper.
"White Men Can't Jump" (1992) Billy Hoyle, played by Woody Harrelson, and Sidney Deane, played by Wesley Snipes, are basketball players who are good at hustling on their own, but when they join forces they find even more success. Hoyle needs to win to pay off gambling debts and Deane wants to earn more money to move his family to a better neighborhood. Rosie Perez also stars in the film.
"Hoop Dreams" (1994) This 1994 documentary, which was nominated for an Academy Award, follows two young inner-city Chicago basketball players -- Arthur Agee and William Gates -- through their high school careers. The movie chronicles the successes and tragedies that Agee and Gates endured throughout their quest to become basketball stars.
"The Air Up There" (1994) Assistant basketball coach Jimmy Dolan, played by Kevin Bacon, needs to land a top recruit to get promoted to head coach. To find his big star, Dolan travels deep into Africa to woo Saleh into moving to the U.S. to play on Dolan's team. But Saleh, who is the chief's son and therefore has duties within his tribe, is reluctant to leave.
"Blue Chips" (1994) College basketball coach Pete Bell, played by Nick Nolte, is pressured to attract big-name players to his school to build a winning program. But Bell faces a dilemma when his top recruits expect compensation for committing to his team, which is an NCAA violation. Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway also star in the film.
"Love and Basketball" (2000) From young next-door neighbors to high school classmates, Monica and Quincy enjoyed a friendship that involved a common goal of making it to the NBA. The two become a couple when they are both playing basketball at USC, but within a year they break up before being reunited again years later.
"Coach Carter" (2005) Based on a true story, "Coach Carter" chronicles Ken Carter's quest to transform the boys' basketball team at his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, Calif. Carter, who is also the owner of a sporting goods store, makes his team sign contracts that include promises for respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades as a must in order to participate on the team. After initial resistance, the players take to Carter's rules and success on the court soon follows. But when the players begin to slack off in school, Carter follows through on his promise to not let them play, and locks the gym until the players' grades improve. The move draws debate from the team, school and community.
"Glory Road" (2006) Based on a true story, "Glory Road" details the story of Texas Western basketball coach Don Haskins who recruited the best available talent in the country, black or white, to make up his 1965-66 squad. During a time when racism was high in the U.S., the team endures criticism and prejudices throughout the season, but puts all of it aside and comes together to win on the court. The team advances to the NCAA championship against powerhouse Kentucky, where Haskins makes history by starting the first all-black lineup.
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Agalloch -- Montreal, Quebec -- July 24th, 2012
Venue: Petit Campus
Opening bands: Musk Ox, Taurus
I don't have much time because of my job, so I won't really elaborate, but here's a quick review of the concert I saw yesterday.
When I climbed the stairs to the venue, I heard some beautiful classical music that would have its place on a good movie soundtrack. At first, I thought it was an intro playing from the PA, but when I got in, I realized it actually was Musk Ox. The last time I had seen Musk Ox (on the previous Agalloch north american tour), it was only founding member Nathanaël Larochette playing his classical guitar. However, this time he had brought two incredible musicians: a cellist and a violinist. It sounded like a whole new band. They played three pretty long tracks from their upcoming sophomore album, taking us on a beautiful dreamy trip across imaginary landscapes; only taking some pauses to speak to the crowd in french. The only inconvenience was the low volume of the music. It could not cover up the careless, disrespectful people that kept talking throughout their set.
The next band was Taurus. I had never checked them out before the show and I had no idea what to expect. Lets say I was given a hell of a surprise! They started their performance by playing wierd movie clips, that kept on going for the whole set, thus creating a creepy atmosphere. Adding to the ambiance, strange looped droning sounds were played. Then, the all female duo took the stage and started their first song after what a guess was a sample from a movie. They played an unique brand of loud sludge, with low dissonant guitars (almost drones), atonal reverb-drowned vocals and chaotic drumming. They never spoke to the crowd, only using samples as transitions between the songs. Speaking of the songs, they weren't that good or well written, but if I let myself be submerged by the muddy guitar drones and I totally enjoyed their performance.
Then came the moment I was waiting for: the greatest band in the world hit the stage for the second time in Montreal. As always, they had a backdrop with their logo in the back, and animal bones and incense sticks on the front. They started with a novel instrumental intro. It had a kind of post-rock feel and it was fucking wonderful. Then, they bursted into "Limbs". Everything was perfect: the band had a lot of energy, John's vocals were spot on, the sound mix was excellent and the lightings were spectacular. A bit later into the set, they performed one of the highlights of their show: the new EP, Faustian Echoes in its entirety. The rage contained in the song was multiplied in its live rendition, partly because of the drums, which were massively pounding. Other highlights were their cover of Sol Invictus's "Kneel to the Cross", that was extremely fun to sing along to, and "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion", that is probably my favourite song of theirs. They had played last year on the Marrow of the Spirit tour, but they had sped up and blackened my favourite part of the song (the part with the guitar effects and the "I went down to a river..." verse). This time, not only they had brought Nathanaël from Musk Ox on stage to play with them, but they played the bridge in its original slow, touching way. Fuck, I almost cried. Before the song, they had problems with Don Anderson's guitar, and I feared it would jeopardize the performance, but they managed to fix it (maybe to the price of one song in the set). I was a bit disappointed they didn't play "Dead Winter Days" and especially "As Embers Dress the Sky", but I had heard them recently at MDF (though, the sound there wasn't good enough and I would have liked to hear them with the Petit Campus sound). Anyway, they gave what could be the best musical performance I've witnessed so far. They were much better than on their last tour in my opinion.
After they finished playing, I couldn't resist overspending and I got myself the new Faustian Echoes EP, plus Whitedivisiongrey (both The White and The Grey EPs in a pretty cool package with plenty of nature photos) and The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998 (containing the From Which of this Oak demo, the original version of the Of Stone, Wind and Pillor EP, and the 1998 pre-Pale Folklore promo).
Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires
Faustian Echoes
Our Fortress Is Burning... I
Our Fortress is Burning... II: Bloodbirds
Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor
Hallways of Enchanted Ebony
I Am the Wooden Doors
You Were But a Ghost in My Arms
In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion (with Nathanaël Larochette)
Kneel to the Cross (Sol Invictus cover)
Falling Snow
8/6 - SubRosa
what were the set times like?
9/5-Altar of Plagues
9/25-St. Vitus
Nice set, Agalloch's set time is supposed to be from about 7 to 9:30 this Saturday so I'm stoked about getting a long set.
6/17 - Meshuggah
6/28 - Iron Maiden - Bergen, Norway
6/29 - Blaze Bayley - Bergen, Norway
7/1 - Iron Maiden - Luxembourg
10/31 - Fleetwood Mac
Great set by Agalloch! Faustian Echoes is just sublime!
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Chaos A.D.
Hold on to your money-makers, dear readers… this is gonna be a thrashing ride reminiscent of Clint Malarchuk's 1989 throat-slashing — the first and only image on television that made me actually throw up.
Verily, NBC gave her demonic highness, Ann Coulter, the greatest public relations gift in the history of the human race by banning her for life from their network and all like-minded lefty-linked affiliates. This decision was made in lieu of Coulter's new book which attacks the media as being a farcical, one-sided (left), pretentious boys club incapable of stomaching any of her ranting diatribes, most of which we learned folks have grown to just call 'crap'. Strongly suggestive of fecal matter or not, Ms. Coulter is still a US American, one who is astutely literate in the land of fantasy writing and one who has the same exact rights that all of us share in making our voice and our opinions known. Nothing good can come from this. She's going to run with it ad nauseum and in this case, NBC clearly proved the exact point she's been trying to make all along.
And it might not make me want to vomit as much as the above, but Pat Burrell is now a Tampa Bay Ray and in doing so virtually shuts the door on my boyhood hero, Ken Griffey, Jr. ever getting another shot in the playoffs. Having shored up their veteran/DH hitting needs, I doubt the Rays will have much interest in Junior now. In my mind, this can only mean he'll likely end up with that cyclical hell-hole of a franchise known as the Seattle Mariners (for nostalgia's sake — yack). Sorry, Junior. I really am.
And just as sure as I was that the Democrats' insatiable desire for unwanted negative attention had already met Biblical proportions, it got worse when Rod Blagojevich appointee and prophetic puppet, Roland Burris, said he was the junior Illinois senator because "the Lord has ordained" him. How come the Lord is always talking to everyone except me?
Maybe he's been talking to Al Franken too. No matter what, the Minnesota senatorial feud will be nothing short of a long, drawn-out, party-dividing legal and social battle that will only make us hate politicians that much more, if that's even possible… wait, yeah… yeah it is… because there's still this guy:
Oh and yeah, there's also still this guy:
And of course his team is just one passing physical away from putting another ice pick in my chest and signing Milton Bradley to a three-year deal. In essence, the Cubs continue to get better, continue to open their change purse, continue to be savvy in all their dealings.
Note to John Mozeliak: You might want to consider waking the hell up!
And no, Mr. Mozeliak, I do not consider your signing of left-handed bullpen scrub Royce Ring, who finished 2008 with an ERA higher than Method Man and Redman on a Saturday night backstage (his ERA was 8.46), to be a "savvy" move.
(*insert dramatic pause while I take the time to puke… again.)
So what do I do when the world around me crumbles like Amy Winehouse during happy hour?
I tune into the wondrous world that is Red State Blue State…
But, folks, it ain't always pretty. And it's painfully obvious to anyone with a remedial math education that whether I'm younger by twelve years or twelve days or twelve hours than my cooped-up colleague, Mr. Allen Krause, I am and always will be younger than he, and more eloquent, and better at baseball. That's just the hard, undeniable truth.
And yes, just as Mr. Krause stated in his low-blow, I did indeed spend some quality years without a steady girlfriend. This I cannot deny. But to call me out on the transgressions of the past without expecting a wicked rebuttal is quite juvenile.
Alas! Mr. Krause has long been the New York Yankees of meaningful romantic relationships: he was always in one, always spending too much money, always on top (so I hear).
Equally, I have long been the Tampa Bay Rays: never actually in the race, always flirting with free-agent wh0res who weren't worth the inflated dollars, always on the bottom (cuz that's just how I roll).
But (and I think we can all see where this is going here) like all facets in the grand scheme of life, balance ultimately plays a most crucial role. And nowadays it's pretty apparent that I'm on top (with a hot girlfriend) while Mr. Krause wallows in the despair that is not making the "playoffs" for the first time since 1993. Don't worry, Al, I'm sure they seat parties of one on Valentine's Day somewhere in the nation's capital. If not, you can always give Eliot Spitzer a call. I'm sure he knows some "people".
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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Ahh Mrs. Coulter I love the fact this great country affords her the ability to say what she wants but I believe she will be that little ol lady rambling on in her wheel chair how the man is keeping her down. NBC is making a mistake in keeping her from the network but I'm not when I change the channel.
AHHH SNAP, Tom! That's what I'm talking about! The power to change! Good times!
Jeff, Firstly thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to view the "neck slashing" again. My life didn't have enough gore in it today. Moving on to Ann – let's face it the real reason that Ann was banned by NBC – that horrible picture on the cover of her book! I think NBC was afraid that the FCC would fine them if they showed the book. Oh, and congrats on the "hot" girlfriend and perhaps Mr. Krause could get a listing of the new interns in DC to find a date for Valentine's Day. Or maybe Ms. Coulter could use a night out.
I can't wait for the next post, in which Allen will express outrage at being called "the New York Yankees of meaningful romantic relationships." It's a compliment, Allen. Just say thank you and act Yankee fan-ish by elbowing Jeff in the ribs.
Julia — Glad I could be of service. And I agree — that cover is detrimental to her cause.
Jane — Calling Al NY Yankees anything surely is a slap in the face. The only team he dislikes more would be the 2008 Tigers if that's possible. And, as a Cardinals fan living in Chicago, be sure that my ribs are made of rubber.
I consider myself to be the New York Mets of relationships; promising much but always ending in bad decisions, injury and a hostile media
Wow, I remember when that happened to Malarchuk. Growing up near DC, I was a Capitals fan. Malarchuk got traded from the Caps to the Sabres only like a week or two before the accident. Thankfully, I hadn't seen the game, but I remember going with my Mom to Circuit City or some sort of electronics store and seeing the replay on the news at the store. The worst part was that there were probably 25 tv's all on the same channel, all showing it on replay. It was brutal. It's amazing he survived.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, The MLB Hot Stove is finally serving up some blue plate specials in the Bradley and Burrell signings. Not ar behind them might be another attempt at the Early Bird special aka Jake Peavy again by Chicago or Atlanta.
This off season has been pretty unpredictable, but as soon as Burrell and Bradley came off the board, now things are falling into place fast in the MLB……………Giambi………A's should be the next marriage either today or tomorrow.
Rays Renegade
Russell — I'd make a witty comment back but I'm just so pleasantly surprised to see you're alive that I'll reserve the right to pick on you later. Welcome back, brother!
Mark & Baby Paul — I know. I wasn't kidding when I said it made me puke. I remember asking my dad "Is that blood?", Dad shook his head yes and I yacked. Good times.
Renegade — Wish the Redbirds would get in on the act. They look stupid ridiculous right now.
I agree a lifetime ban probably isnt the right approach, in that you're trying to keep the network above certain rhetorical standards, not above individual people. Ann's intelligent and occasionally insightful, but she needs to clean up the rude, bullying demeanor and sloppy vitriol in order to be relied on as a network pundit, imo
It's fine to oppose the New Deal or FDR – or even to hate them – but when you consistently bluster that any American who supports these things is a de facto idiot, then you dont really belong on network, propped up as even a remotely reasonable voice. You belong at the end of some sad, dark bar.


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Fiber Protection?
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Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death here in the U.S., taking more than 137-thousand lives each year.
Now there's news that eating more fiber might be a mighty stroke fighter!
Researchers analyzed eight comprehensive stroke studies published between 1990-2012...They paid particularly close attention to the amount of fiber participants reported eating ...and the incidence of first stroke, both hemorrhagic and ischemic, the two most common types of stroke.
Researchers found that each seven-gram increase in total daily fiber intake was associated with a 7 percent decrease in first-time stroke risk.
For reference, just one serving of whole wheat pasta, or two servings of fruits or vegetables, provide about 7 grams of fiber. The American Heart Associations recommends 25 grams of fiber per day.
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There is now a new tag blocking preferences page (accessible from your member area, or from the "more tags" drop-down menu in categories if you lose the link) that allows you to select any tags in the tag list that you don't want to see files for. For example, select the "Adult-only" tag and you'll double up on your Not Safe For Work protection. Don't want to see files in other languages? Select all the tags that are in the languages you don't speak and you'll not see any files in other languages when browsing categories.
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After school program gets help
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College kids come to Kidzone
Kidzone is an after school club for elementary and middle school age children in Sioux Center, but lately it's also become a place for Dordt students to get their "family fix."
"I have a three-year-old niece, and I miss her less when I spend time here," says Andrea Kaisand, a Dordt sophomore from Bussey, IA. "I enjoy being with little kids, and I like helping others," she adds as reasons for serving as a volunteer at Kidzone. When living in a college dorm gets a little stressful, she appreciates the opportunity to get away from campus and just have some fun interacting with children.
More than 100 elementary and middle school students regularly attended Kidzone last year. They came from 29 churches, as well as some not being affiliated with a church.
Last year more than 20 college students volunteered in conjunction with Dordt's Community Outreach Program (COP). College-funded and student-run, COP gives students the opportunity to volunteer in area agencies and ministries to support and enhance their classroom learning.
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Dordt College has joined the Yellow Ribbon Program, a federal effort to help military veterans attend college. Dordt has agreed to admit 10 students under the Yellow Ribbon Program and will contribute $5,000 per student per year.
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. It allows degree-granting institutions to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Veterans Administration to pay tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate.
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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.
So intense.
Originally Posted by Riku..
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series. So far I'm half way through book 3.
It's an EXCELLENT series.
Just wait till you get to the heroes of Olympus. Raises the bar a whole. Nutha. Level.
11.22.63 by Stephen King
Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Tenth Grade Bleeds.
Lovin' it :3
fairy Tail ? D Does manga count
Originally Posted by shanay
Hope you enjoy it and read City of Lost Souls asap!
I just finished, I loved it...Lost Souls here we come.
City of Glass
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow.. and my Chemistry text *sigh!*
Originally Posted by Xanthacl
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow.. and my Chemistry text *sigh!*
^Have you read Deathly Hallows yet or is this your first time?
Mud, Sweat and Tears by Bear Grylls (autobiography)
Carl Deuker - Payback Time
Star Wars The Old Republic: Revan
Charles Dickens: Great Expectations ( I've read this multiple times sense I was 12 it never gets old)
The Silmarillion
Charlse Darwins Origin of Species(first edition)
The Crimson Crown - Cinda Williams Chima
It's the 4th and last part of this series.
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The Hobbit^^
John van de Ruit - Spud
Andrea Cremer - Wolfsbane
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looking to find this book called 'The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Originally Posted by YowYan
looking to find this book called 'The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
You might wanna try a bookstore or a library
Secretly reading "Between Lovers".
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