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Flood, Richard. "Sherrie Levine." In Bits & Pieces Put Together to Present a Semblance of a Whole: Walker Art Center Collections, edited by Joan Rothfuss and Elizabeth Carpenter. Minneapolis, MN: Walker Art Center, 2005.
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In 1982, Sherrie Levine was invited to join the roster of artists exhibiting in Documenta 7 in Kassel, Germany. The director was Rudi Fuchs, the Dutch curatorial entrepreneur whose mission was clearly to create his own Gesamtkunstwerk. Joseph Beuys was central to the dynamic, but so too was Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, the German filmmaker who cre-ated the conflicted epic Our Hitler and was invited to premiere his adaptation of Wagner's Parsifal at Documenta. Additionally, Syberberg contributed an enormous sculpture of Wagner's head that filled the park in front of the museum. Under the eaves of the Museum Fridericianum were paintings by Anselm Kiefer and Hermann Nitsch, compositions of straw and smoke and blood displayed only in natural light. Circling the museum's dome was Lothar Baumgarten's oddly proprietary litany of perished Amazonian tribes emblazoned in mud red and gorgeous serif typeface. The entirety of the exhibition was insistently muscular, filled with Sturm und Drang, and ripe with nostalgia for a kind of folkloric heroicism.
Into this updated version of Hrothgar's Mead Hall arrived Levine with a suite of photographs entitled After Egon Schiele. The photographs are 14-by-11-inch chromogenic prints of Schiele's onanistic self-portraits rephotographed from bookplates in catalogues. Now, consider for a moment how utterly bizarre Levine's contribution to the musky air of Documenta truly was. Copy prints of bookplates of watercolors by a notorious Austrian masturbator with no subject other than himself and his libido were not getting with the program, and Fuchs was not amused. For a moment it looked like the series might be dispatched from the Fridericianum to a more distant venue, but the final decision had them tucked into a neutral corner, where they glistened like a feverish forehead.
In the early 1980s, appropriation was an American strategy practiced primarily by a handful of young New York Conceptualists. Appropriation practiced with the unadorned, flat-footed assertiveness of Levine was totally alien. Furthermore, it was absurd. What was the point? It only made sense if you were an art insider who appreciated the ironic innovation that gave the work its spiky resonance. Or, if you weren't an insider, it was still possible to simply be seduced or repelled by Levine's tertiary photographs of the Schiele reproductions. Either way, she struck a nerve that had everything to do with authorship, originality, connoisseurship, testosterone, and the boundaries of artistic practice. At the time it seemed like a cry in the dark; today, it echoes on like a battle cry.
Throughout her career, Levine has managed to keep the art world rattled. The naked appropriation of others' work, the repurposing of iconic and inane objects, the hermetic simplicity of an art-historical gesture, and the ongoing—occasionally contradictory—utilization of Conceptual strategy have all contributed to her somewhat isolated position. Her career was born in the late 1970s when she was identified as an interesting Conceptualist whose work was purchase-proof and who collaborated brilliantly with her peer Louise Lawler. Both were part of a generation of influential artists, all of whom would later be tagged as Picture Theorists. In addition to Levine and Lawler, the most prominent players in the cast of characters were Sarah Charlesworth, Barbara Kruger, Richard Prince, and Cindy Sherman.
Levine's most notorious appropriation was the subject of her 1981 exhibition at the newly opened Metro Pictures in New York. After Walker Evans consisted of twenty-two rephotographed pictures of Walker Evans' legendary Dust Bowl series. Levine had sourced the material from his government-sponsored collaboration with James Agee, the genre-defining book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men. The previous year, she'd rephotographed Edward Weston's portraits of his ephebic son Neil but was forced to remove them from circulation by the Weston estate. So when, a year later, she took possession of the Evans material, there was no mistaking her determination to append her career to masters of the modern canon. When the exhibition opened, the controversy exploded. Not surprisingly, critical theorists (particularly those associated with October magazine) were delighted to have something so deliciously multitiered, while the arts journalists were delighted to have something to tear apart. In the end, Levine proved the winner insofar as there were far fewer people unaware of her at the close of the exhibition. The Evans series also brilliantly encapsulated the glamorously torqued banality of her best work and cleared the way for further, ever more intricate couplings with artists of some sublimity, such as Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp, and also the gentle humanist cartoonist George Herriman, the creator of Krazy Kat.
For Levine, appropriation is a highly nuanced practice. It is not simply reproducing the reproduction; it also involves imagining beyond the reproduction to place the original in a new relationship with itself. In, for example, a work such as La Fortune (after Man Ray: 3) (1990), she imagines the celestial billiard table portrayed in the Surrealist's painting La Fortune (1938) right out of its picture frame and into the three-dimensional world, where it sits resolutely on its four chunky legs. Marcel Duchamp's Fountain (1917) is transformed into a bronze urinal resembling, but distinct from, Duchamp's "readymade" porcelain original. Levine's Fountain (after Marcel Duchamp: A.P.) (1991) is anything but readymade and, while retaining a literal element of ironic reflection, it is also an homage to the master of the surrogate self. In 1994, Levine turned to Constantin Brancusi's Newborn (1915) for a tour de force installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in which six white glass sculptures of her Newborns were placed on six grand pianos. She had finally, in her own discreetly outrageous way, entered the world of spectacle. A year later, she crafted another version at the Menil Collection in Houston, this time with black glass heads, allowing the sculptural edition to enter a second, alternate life.
Levine has often chosen to speak about herself by using quotations from a variety of, of course, unacknowledged writers. However, she has occasionally also spoken of her work in a manner at once analytical and heartfelt. One of the most telling statements concerning her work was written for the publication marking her installation in Philadelphia: "Like Brancusi, I am interested in the physical and the sensory. However, I am also interested in the contingent and unstable. I like the aura of happenstance. I like repetition, because it implies an endless succession of substitutes and missed encounters… . I would like you to experience one of those privileged moments of aesthetic negation, when high art and popular culture coalesce. I would like high art to shake hands with its cynical nemesis—kitsch, which in its sentimentality makes a mockery of desire. I would like the meaning of this work to become so overdetermined and congealed that it implodes and brokers a new paradigm."1
Sherrie Levine, Artist's statement, in Ann Temkin, ed., Newborn, exh. cat. (Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1993), 7. ↩
Flood, Richard. "Sherrie Levine." In Bits & Pieces Put Together to Present a Semblance of a Whole: Walker Art Center Collections, edited by Joan Rothfuss and Elizabeth Carpenter. Minneapolis, MN: Walker Art Center, 2005.
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Virtuozzo containers for Windows automatically applies all Microsoft Windows updates that are installed on the physical server to containers. Always use the Windows Automatic Update service on the server to update Windows software. Do not try to perform updates manually or via Microsoft's website. The version of Internet Explorer (IE) must be the same on the physical server as inside all containers hosted on this server.
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Using the Microsoft Windows clustering software, you can create a Virtuozzo failover cluster consisting of two or more Hardware Nodes and providing failover support for Virtuozzo mission-critical services and containers. If one Hardware Node in the cluster fails or is taken offline as part of planned maintenance, the services and containers from the problem server are automatically failed over to another Node in the cluster.
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Memory-hungry applications inside containers
A container does not have its own paging file and its memory limit defines a portion of the paging file on the server assigned to this container. If customers run a memory-intensive application inside a container, the memory limit for this container must be set high enough to provide optimal application performance. Therefore, the service provider must provide appropriate guidance to the end-customer regarding the intended use and the appropriate level of memory availability for that customer's VPS.
Virtuozzo containers for Windows has a native backup tool that allows users to easily backup and restore the entire contents of containers. There is no need to install backup applications inside containers unless the application requires application-level backups (e.g., to restore individual Microsoft Exchange mailboxes). Customers can also use any of the supported third-party backup tools to back up and restore containers.
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NOTE: In addition to incremental and differential backups, we highly recommend creating full backups at regular intervals.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Idaho Meth Project held their sixth annual "Give Meth The Boot" event at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls.
Gov. Butch Otter is at the event to help raise money for meth awareness in Idaho.
"We were the average Idaho family," said Cyn Renau, a former police officer and recovering meth addict.
"She had worked in law enforcement. my dad was the chief investigator at the attorney general's office, he was one of the top cops in the states," said daughter Whitney Renau.
Seven and a half years ago, Cyn Renau was moving up in her career, but her life was about to take a dramatic turn.
"I worked my way up to a six-figure income. When I got a divorce in 2005, the very first guy I dated after my divorce introduced me to meth. It was peer pressure, plain and simple. I was addicted immediately. I had gone from being a good mom to blowing off their basketball game because I hadn't scored my drugs yet." said Renau.
Renau's addiction lasted 100 days. "In that 100 days I went $52,000 dollars in debt," said Renau.
She was spending $1,000 a day to sustain her addiction, until a raid ended her downward spiral.
"Glass breaking, doors breaking and 31 male voices yelling, 'police, on the floor, on the floor,'" said Renau.
Her two daughters arrived home and saw it unfold. Renau's oldest daughter Whitney was 14 at the time. She remembers the day vividly.
"We pulled up just in time to see the cops breaking down the door and yelling we have a warrant, and my sister crying. And we got to see her taken away in handcuffs," said Whitney Renau.
"They got to see me go off in the back seat of a patrol car instead of the front seat," said Renau.
Whitney took on the parental role as her mom got clean in jail, then spent six months on house arrest as a convicted felon. In May 2012 she was cleared of all supervision.
It took a lot of work to mend their relationship, but today, "It's solid, we are best friends, said Whitney Renau.
Whitney and her mom now work together for the Idaho Meth Project.
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Yes, I would recommend using titebond 1, 2, or 3 on frames. I haven't had a frame come apart yet and bees seem to be doing well.
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Yes, but I am not sure there is any reason to. I use Titebond III for all boxes, bottom boards and top covers, but stick to Titebond I for frames - it is less expensive and becasue it it less runny, I find it easier to work with for frames.
I was lazy and used it on everything
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Here is a link to information for all of the Titebond glues.
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Titebond II and Titebond III are FDA approved for indirect food contact.
I use it for everything- it may be more expensive but that way it gets used up and doesn't get old on the shelf.
Elmer is crying in his beer - I don't think using a cow in his advertisement helped with his marketing.
EAS Georgia Certified. "Tradition - Even if you have done it the same way for years doesn't mean that it is not stupid."
we use III on everything, including frames....your woodenware is a longterm investment....use the best....Titebond III.
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Titebond III on every thing. The only reason I use it is there is nothing stronger!! Why would you not use it on frames? They are more suseptible to coming apart than the boxes.
So much to learn, so little time!!
I also use it for everything.
I also seal all of exposed end grain with the glue before painting.
Trying to think inside the box...
As aforementioned the Borden's cow (Ellsie I think?) needs to be retired along w/ their glue formulas.
Titebond III is food grade approved when set and is waterproof (not just water resistant), soaks in the wood fibers where the urethanes don't. Good stuff Maynard.
I make wooden bows and have used TBII, TBIII, Elmer's Carpenters, and Elmer's Waterproof Carpenters varieties...
For what it is worth, plain old Elmer's Carpenter's is strongest...if it is kept dry.
I also use "super glue" (cyanoacrylate) to make bows. If you have a spplinter pulling up on the tension side of the bow's limb, it will stop the crack dead in its tracks.
I have even used it for a bow's "finish".
Bonding any surface larger than a few square inches is tricky..you either wind up gluing your self to the wood...or it dries faster than you can get the pieces together. To help allieviate the cure rate problem...I chill the glue in the fridge to slow down the cure rate.
I have made bows using hickoty, red oak, yellow birch, moso bamboo, and Osage (bois d'ark). Up to now the only ones I had any real creep issue with is osage. Its got an oily resin in the fibers that that tends to make the glue line let go.
You must always unstring a wooden bow after use...the wood fibers themselves creep and the bow takes a "set", which reduces the draw weight and arrow speed.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. - Three 16-year-old Crook County High students were arrested Tuesday after one brought a stun gun to school and a second teen used it to shock a third, police reported.
Police were called to the school around 12:35 p.m. on the report of possession and use of a stun gun, said Capt. Michael Boyd.
An investigation found that a female student brought the stun gun to school in her pickup. Around noon, several students were at her truck in the school's parking lot, Boyd said.
A male student got hold of the stun gun and tried to use it on another student, but that student was able to run away, the captain said.
The male student then returned the stun gun to the pickup, and a third student, also female, took it and used it to show the 16-year-old boy who had been trying to shock another student, Boyd said.
The male who was shocked "experienced pain and red marks," the police captain said.
Boyd told NewsChannel 21 the device was a commercially available type of stun gun with a brand name "Street Wise" that apparently is available online for about $40.
While the ads claim it has a 7 million volt charge, Boyd said, "We have no idea about the specific voltage of the one in this case, due to battery life variability. We do know that the injuries were very minor in this case, but the victim was shocked for just a moment."
All three students were arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, a Class C felony. Two of the teens also are charged with unlawful use of a stun gun, a Class A misdemeanor, and one of the girls is also facing a harassment charge, a Class B misdemeanor.
The students were cited and turned over to the Crook County Juvenile Department.
Boyd said police and the Crook County School District "take the possession and use of any weapon on school property very seriously."
"We strongly encourage parents to closely monitor what their children bring to school," he said in a news release.
"Anyone bringing an unlawful weapon on school grounds is subject to immediate arrest," Boyd said, adding that anyone with questions about the legal restrictions for items or activities on school property can contact police or the school district office.
Principal Michelle Jonas said, "Crook County High School is committed to student safety, and this will remain our top priority. We will continue to work with the Prineville police and appreciate their partnership."


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Discussion in 'News Zone' started by kjcmeb, Jan 8, 2013.
per twitter - Not sure if this is out there but I just heard the Cowboys have fired Rob Ryan.
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Source: #Cowboys fire Rob Ryan. More to come.
I'm confused....
he should have gotten coach of the year for what he did the last 8 games..........how does coach D and Wade Wilson keep their jobs over this guy? Im confused.
His $75 million cornerbacks didn't get enough sacks.
Schefter reporting on tweet says he is gone... not sure I'm happy bout this one. There will be casualties but once again, one constant will remain.:bang2:
So Garrett has to get 3 years and the DC doesn't? Unless the Red headed genius is giving up play calling this is just going through the motions. And we'll have to look forward to yet another mediocre or worse season to finally free ourselves of the Garrett era.
He was the best thing about the Cowboys coaching staff.
This is ridiculous!! My guess is Dallas is going back to a 4-3 defense. Horrible move
I liked the idea/image of Rob Ryan a lot more than the product on the field.
So infuriating to watch them wander back on the field after some setback (big play, bad call, penalty) COMPLETELY unprepared for the next play.
So frustrating to watch what often looked like a defensive game plan completely unsuited to the task at hand (although they had that on offense as well) and the predictable "we'll get 'em next time" post-game presser.
So, sayonara, big fella. You were personally entertaining, but I'm not angry you're leaving.
Here's hoping for a DC who can bring some professionalism to this crew.
I'm on both sides of the fence on this. He did well with the Keystone Cops but we had hardly no sacks and no INTs. And you can't call Einstein plays with Keyston Cops. Rob needed to dumb it down and I don't think he did under the circumstances. What about all the miscues ... too many men on the field?
If you're gonna fire Rob you HAVE to get rid of the whole freaking staff. What the hell does that IDIOT (Jerry) expect when, LITERALLY, half your starters go on IR, another SHOULD Have been on IR, and another couple also dinged up?
Freaking stupid move by Jerry IMO.
Simply Wow!
Norv for D coord????
Straight stoopidity
good riddance
I'm stunned.
I'm NOT....Rob Ryan has never been on a winning team...He always has shown flashes of being a good Coordinator....but never a dominate one and never a game changer....always on the losing end.
Plus I really think there is a lot more problems behind the scenes then we the Fans know of......ALA this Brent stuff and Jay Ratliff issues.... were there is smoke there is FIRE.....and Mr Jones is gonna right the ship....dont let the door hit you on the way ROB RYAN....
FIX IT......Mr Jones.....
Say goodbye to the 3-4?
Say hello to the 4-3 and Lovie Smith?
Unless Rob was quietly undermining Garrett, I think this means a big time 4-3 coach like Lovie or Garrett will go in favor of a head coach with defensive background.
I just don't see how you fire a guy that held together a way injured defensive group with duct tape!
You can't fire him after he dealt with those injuries this season.
Jerry, you frickin' better have superman the offensive coordinator already hired. If not, this move is horrible!
Can't address Ryan and not do something about the QB coach and the O-coordinator. If so, you are fired as GM!
Lovie is going to interview with the eagles.. He will seek to become a head coach before an coordinator.


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That bid, along with a pair of formal responses from project partner Marina Coast Water District staunchly defending the current desal project, seems to raise questions about the eventual outcome of the mediation.
While Cal Am has acknowledged the $400 million regional desalination project is still subject to the mediation which started last summer and could be "delayed, modified or replaced with an alternative project," the firm insisted it is still committed to the original proposal.
At the same time, the private water purveyor argues that the Cal Am-only facilities would be necessary even if the current proposal is replaced by any of a number of possible alternative water supply projects already publicly introduced by the company.
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Cal Am's Catherine Bowie said the company believes it already has the authority, as outlined in the desal project agreements, to go ahead with the facilities and is only seeking clarification from the state Public Utilities Commission.
Cal Am said the bid has earned backing of a wide range of Peninsula interests, including the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and a coalition of other Peninsula business interests. The Peninsula mayors group also sent a letter to the CPUC in support.
However, Marina Coast has vigorously opposed the Cal Am bid, arguing in filings with the CPUC that the current proposal is still valid and there's no reason to proceed with any element of the project without the rest of it.
In filings submitted last week, Marina Coast took the unusual step of attempting to file a response to the CPUC's Division of Ratepayer Advocates, which also argued against Cal Am's bid — albeit for a different reason — and reiterated its long-held position that the project agreements are legally binding and can't be challenged or subject to further review.
The DRA opposed Cal Am's bid by arguing the facilities were intended to be part of the entire project, and going ahead without the remainder of the proposal should trigger a new review of the size and price of the facilities.
Coming as it does after months of mediation between the desal project partners, Marina Coast's unflinching stance raises questions about whether the project agreements can absorb any appreciable changes in an attempt to answer concerns about its viability without drawing a legal challenge from the smallest partner.
Marina Coast general manager Jim Heitzman said district officials "still believe in the regional project" and the project agreements. Heitzman said any project changes other than its previously proposed operations and maintenance committee "would have to fit into the contract we signed."
In addition to Cal Am and Marina Coast, the project partnership includes the county Water Resources Agency, which spurred the mediation process saying the project agreements were voided by the alleged conflict of interest involving former county water board member Steve Collins, who has since been criminally charged in the matter.
Collins was paid $160,000 by RMC Water and Environment, a private firm working for Marina Coast at the time, for work on the project while he was on the county water board. He faces two felony conflict of interest counts for allegedly having a financial interest in the project agreements, along with a series of other charges. RMC also won a $28 million contract to manage the project.
If the desal project emerges largely unchanged from mediation, it's expected to draw heavy public criticism and a legal challenge that could further delay it for some time.
But it would fit with what some believe is the partnership's goal of avoiding further CPUC review.
County Counsel Charles McKee declined comment on the nature or timeline of the mediation talks, except to confirm that the process is continuing.
"Obviously, it's a very complex project and there are very complex issues that people can have disagreements on," he said. "But we are working to resolve them."
After a special closed session meeting Nov. 21, the Board of Supervisors' Tuesday agenda has no confidential desal project-related items for the first time in months.
Sources have indicated mediation sessions have been scheduled through the end of this week, but that they are likely close to a conclusion.
Heitzman said there's a "bright light at the end of the tunnel" with the talks, but added "I'm not sure if it's a train coming or the other side."
Cal Am has promised to file an update with the CPUC upon completion of mediation, but any other public input will likely have to occur through the two public agencies.
Administrative Law Judge Angela Minkin has announced she will schedule a pre-hearing conference with all parties on Cal Am's bid to continue with its own facilities.
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Yeah we know....Eli has never done ANYTHING good EVER!
Your anti Eli blather, while once occasionally amusing, has suddenly started to get real old real quick.There isn't one QB you can name elite or otherwise who hasn't had a bad game or boneheaded throw at one time or another. It happens to them all.
Aaron Rodgers played like Mark Sanchez in the game we blew GB out in last season. Yes that's right....even Mr Elite QB himself has had bad, "what the hell was he thinking" days too....Eli Manning didn't invent them!
I was having a joke with a reasonable poster. (and you may have noted that he handled it with the humor that it was intended).
All you hyper-sensitive posters need to lighten up for God's sake and keep these pious rants to yourselves.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
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Great location from which to explore. Just a short walk and short metro ride to Manhatten and connections to Brooklyn, and 1 minute away from stops on the Q58 bus route between Brooklyn and Flushing.
The apartment itself was clean, large and very comfortable for two, provided wifi, bed linen and towels.
Jason met me at the apartment and explained everything and was very accommodating with our arrival and departure times.
A very minor grumble was that the plumbing in the house was a little noisy in the morning as water tanks behind the loft walls must serve other apartments in the property, but this is only a very minor complaint.
All in all, I would highly recommend Jason's apartment as a base to explore New York.
We were four people and the apartment was exactly what we needed. Jason was very nice and he helped us with everything. The place is kind of small but enough for just five days. The neighborhood wasn't really reliable but the subway is very close and well connected. So definitely I will recommend this apartment.
The apartment was clean, quiet and comfortable. Splendid was that it had a computer. It was close to bus, subway and convenient shops of all kinds.
Jason was friendly and very helpful. One never had to wait long for an answer from him when one sent an WhatsApp.
We spent three whole weeks and would gladly rent this apartment again.
The description of the apartment and most of the reviews are adequate: it is a spacious apartment in a vibrant neighbourhood with good public transport connections. Jason is indeed a very helpful host!
Das Zimmer war wirklich sauber und für 2 Personen vollkommen ausreichend. Der Gastgeber war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Lage ist sehr gut. Mit der u-Bahn fährt man 15 Minuten zum Herzen von New York. Wir können das wirklich empfehlen da das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis wirklich stimmt.
The room was really clean and for 2 people perfectly adequate. The host was friendly and courteous. The location is very good. With the subway you drive 15 minutes to the heart of New York. We can really recommend as the price-performance ratio is really true.
Everything was smooth and went perfect. The house is located just 3 Minutes walk from the metro station. Jason already waited for us.
The apartment is well equipped and for us, as a family of 4, a good choice. During days out for sightseeing, in the evening our own spot with privacy to relax.
Several supermarkets are in the neighbourhood, as well as small restaurants.
We would book again.
Birgit and family
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Nice clean apartment that is close to everything you need and Jason is a great guy!
Jason upgraded us to the bottom floor appartment with 5 beds and a terrace outside, without changing the fee. Perfect! He was very helpful. I even was allowed to specify delivery of an Amazon parcel to his working address, so I could take it home in my suitcase thus avoiding high shipping costs to NL.
The airco's are working 100%, the fridge is ok, all kitchen utensils were there. Large TV with interesting networks on it. Trip to Manhattan with the M or R metro is ok (40 min) but you have to take notice: some (exoress) trains skip Grand Avenue (that is where you have to get on/off).
I stayed almost two weeks in the Center of Queens near Roosevelt Ave.
The flat was nice and clean.
Jason gave me further information about Queens and my staying there.
He is very kind and trustworthy.
I fell very good and my decision to stay in one of Jasons flat was right!
I would ome there another time.
The connections to Manhattan are really good and quick:
Train 7, different Metros and Bus Q32.
Going with bus Q32 war very comfortable:
The station for this bus is under the bridge, very near to the flat. It passes Queenboro-Bridge, follows the 59th street for a while and turns into 5th Av and runs until Penn-Station. You can use the busses with the Metro-Card.
Another bus, Q53 goes to the other direction: to the Atlantic, Rockaway. It takes about 50 minutes and it is very interessting to see a big part of Queens in this way. From Rockaway it is possible to take bus 34 to Brooklyn, where you can change into the Metro then (close to Brooklyn College). This was a nice journey I did one day to spend some time at the seashore.
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Blizzard's CCO Rob Pardo has announced he is leaving the company after 17 years.
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Blizzard exec teases PAX East reveal
Blizzard's chief creative officer Rob Pardo has dropped a tease on Twitter, presaging an expected new game reveal at PAX East this month.
Blizzard's Rob Pardo defends Jay Wilson on Diablo 3 forums
Blizzard chief creative officer Rob Pardo has told Diablo 3 players to stop blaming Jay Wilson for the game's troubles. This comes after the former game director saw his farewell post overrun with disgruntled comments.
Blizzard's Pardo suspects next-gen will be "the last" for traditional consoles
Next-gen consoles, whether the hardware will be called PS4 or Xbox 720 is anyone's guess, will be the last of the "traditional" boxes according to many industry folks, and Blizzard's Rob Pardo suspects the same as well.
Single-player games are becoming an "endangered species," laments Blizzard's Pardo
Blizzard's Rob Pardo believes triple-A single-player games are becoming an "endangered species," due to emerging business models, piracy, and the ability for players to rent games.
Blizzard jumps on Windows 8 "catastrophe" bandwagon
Blizzard's Rob Pardo's echoed negative comments from Valve's Gabe Newell in relation to Windows 8, saying the upgrade will be less than "awesome" for the PC game-maker.
Blizzard "still passionate" about delivering StarCraft II Mod Marketplace
Blizzard producer Rob Pardo has insisted it's still looking to bring the Mod Marketplace for StarCraft II to consumers.
D3 to have real-cash auction house, constant netcon
The cat's no longer in the bag. Multiple reports are confirming that Diablo III is to have an in-game auction house, through which players will be able to sell items acquired through play for real money.
Blizzard crossing its fingers that Diablo III will hit "this year"
Blizzard vice president Rob Pardo has said the developer still hopes to release Diablo III by the end of the year.
Pardo signals "shift" towards full game PC downloads
Blizzard boss Rob Pardo has given clear indication that he expects full game PC downloading to become more important in the near future, saying we're now seeing a "shift" away from brick and mortar retail.
Pardo: Valve trademarking DOTA "doesn't seem the right thing to do"
Valve's attempts to trademark Defence of the Ancients – DOTA, for short – "doesn't seem the right thing to do," Blizzard boss Rob Pardo's told Eurogamer.
Blizzard open to sharing MMO "advice" with Bungie, says Pardo
Blizzard EVP of design Rob Pardo's told Edge the company is open to sharing insight with Bungie if the developer is making an MMO.
New Blizzard MMO not likely to be announced until 2012, says Pardo
Blizzard's EVP of game design Rob Pardo has just revealed at Blizzcon a reveal of the company's next MMO is not likely to happen until 2012 at the earliest.
Heart of the Swarm: "Hardcore art and programming" is go, says Pardo
Development of StarCraft II's second part is swinging into proper action, Blizzard design boss Rob Pardo's told MTV, now Wings of Liberty has gone to seed.
Pardo: Blizzard may licence out Battle.net
Blizzard EVP of game design Rob Pardo has told The Escapist that while Battle.net will remain with the company for the foreseeable future, he doesn't rule out licencing it out to third-parties.
No MS, Sony or Nintendo keynote at GDC this year
There is to be no main hardware manufacturer keynote at GDC this year, VG247 has learnt, with Sid Meier's Friday speech the show's biggest in-house event.
Blizzard's Rob Pardo to give lecture at GDC
Think Services has announced that during GDC next month, Blizzard's Rob Pardo will give a lecture on design philosophies.
Blizzard says, once again, that there's no date for Diablo III
Blizzard has reiterated that Diablo III does not currently have a release date, and that the RPG will not be out any time soon. "[ Diablo III] is not going to be out next year," said bossman Rob Pardo told Techland. "We always announce all of our games too early. We realize that and go, […]
Interview - VG247 Vs Blizzard's Rob Pardo
It's not every day you get flown to Blizzard's HQ in Irvine, CA, to see StarCraft II. And it's not every day you're given a chance to grill Rob Pardo, the firm's executive VP of game design, on the most anticipated strategy sequel of all time, Blizzard's development strategy, the new Battle.net, Natal, and an […]
StarCraft II has planned trial versions, says Blizzard
Blizzard will release "trial versions" of StarCraft II, Blizzard's confirmed, although you'll have to wait until the game itself's shipped to be able to try before you buy. "We've got lots of different SKUs planned," said lead game designer Dustin Browder, speaking at Blizzard's HQ on a recent press trip. "I don't even know what […]
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Blizzard "still passionate" about delivering StarCraft II Mod Marketplace
Blizzard crossing its fingers that Diablo III will hit "this year"
Pardo: Valve trademarking DOTA "doesn't seem the right thing to do"
Blizzard open to sharing MMO "advice" with Bungie, says Pardo
New Blizzard MMO not likely to be announced until 2012, says Pardo
Heart of the Swarm: "Hardcore art and programming" is go, says Pardo
Blizzard says, once again, that there's no date for Diablo III
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Someone who ends the majority of their sentences with an uncomfortable laugh.
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Published December 2005,February 2011.
Quite often in mathematics we find ourselves wanting to prove a statement that we
is true for every natural number $n$.
For example, you may have met the formula $\frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1)$ for the sum $$ \sum_{i=1}^n i^2=1^2+2^2+\ldots+n^2. $$ We can try some values of $n$, and see that the formula seems to be right: \begin{eqnarray} n=1: & & \sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = 1^2 = 1;\\ & & \frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1) = \frac{1}{6}\times 1\times 2\times 3 = 1\\ \\ n=2: & & \sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = 1^2 + 2^2 = 1+4 = 5;\\ & & \frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1) = \frac{1}{6}\times 2\times 3\times 5 = 5\\ \\ n=3: & & \sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 = 1+4+9 = 14;\\ & & \frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1) = \frac{1}{6}\times 3\times 4\times 7 = 14.\\ \end{eqnarray} But we want to
that this is true for
positive integers $n$, and it's going to be impossible if we try to do this by putting in all possible values! Instead, we're going to have to be a bit more cunning$\ldots$
Have you ever played that game with dominoes where you line them up on end and then, by knocking over the first one, knock over the whole lot? You can think of proof by induction as the mathematical equivalent (although it does involve infinitely many dominoes!).
Suppose that we have a statement $P(n)$, and that we want to show that it's true for all $n$. So in our example above, $P(n)$ is: $$\sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = \frac{1}{6}n(n+1) (2n+1)$$ Think of each $P(n)$ as a domino. If we can show that $P(1)$ is true (that is, we can knock over the first domino)and that if $P(n)$ is true then so is $P(n+1)$ (knocking over one domino means the next one will also fall over), do you agree that we've then shown that $P(n)$ is true for all $n\geq 1$ (because all of the dominoes will fall over)?
We'll know that $P(1)$ is true,
so we'll know that $P(1+1)=P(2)$ is true,
so we'll know that $P(2+1)=P(3)$ is true,
so we'll know that $P(3+1)=P(4)$ is true,
You get the idea.
Let's go back to our example from above, about sums of squares, and use induction to prove the result. We know that $P(1)$ is true (we did that before!). Now let's see what would happen
we knew that $P(n)$ is true. Then we'd know that $\sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = \frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1)$. So what can we say about $\sum_{i=1}^{n+1} i^2$? Well, \begin{eqnarray} \sum_{i=1}^{n+1} i^2 & = & (n+1)^2 + \sum_{i=1}^n i^2\\ & = & (n+1)^2 + \frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1)\quad\textrm{(by the inductive hypothesis)}\\ & = & \frac{1}{6}(n+1)\left[6(n+1)+n(2n+1)\right]\\ & = & \frac{1}{6}(n+1)\left[6n+6+2n^2+n\right]\\ & = & \frac{1}{6}(n+1)\left[2n^2+7n+6\right]\\ & = & \frac{1}{6}(n+1)(n+2)(2n+3). \end{eqnarray} This looks familiar; what
$P(n+1)$? Well, let's substitute $n+1$ in place of $n$ in our statement of $P(n)$. So we're aiming for $$ \sum_{i=1}^{n+1} i^2 = \frac{1}{6}(n+1)(n+2)(2(n+1)+1)=\frac{1}{6}(n+1)(n+2)(2n+3), $$ which is exactly what we've just got! (Working out what you're aiming for can often give you an idea of how to manipulate the algebra.) So we've shown that
$P(n)$ is true,
$P(n+1)$ is true. Since we also know that $P(1)$ is true, we know that $P(2)$ is true, so $P(3)$ is true, so $P(4)$ is true, so $\ldots$ In other words, we've shown that $P(n)$ is true for all $n\geq 1$, by mathematical induction.
When encountering induction for the first time, people usually remember to show "if $P(n)$ is true then $P(n+1)$ is true'', because that's what induction is really about, but a common mistake is to forget to show that $P(1)$ is true. Proof by induction is a two-stage process, even if one stage is usually very easy. The dominoes won't fall over unless you knock over the first one!
Don't forget that your first domino doesn't have to be $P(1)$. It could be $P(2)$, or $P(19)$, or $P(1000000)$. For example, we can use induction to show $3^n> n^3$ for $n\geq 4$ (see the exercises below)
One last thing: induction is only a method of
. For example, if you're trying to sum a list of numbers and have a guess for the answer, then you may be able to use induction to prove it. But you can't use induction to find the answer in the first place. Also, there are often other methods of proof: I've given some examples below of things that you might like to try to prove by induction, but several of them can be proved at least as easily by other methods (indeed, you've probably seen some proved by other methods).
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Prove by induction that $$ \sum_{i=1}^n i^3 = \frac{1}{4}n^2(n+1)^2\textrm{ for }n\geq 1. $$
Use induction to show that $$ \sum_{i=1}^n r^{i-1}=\frac{r^n - 1}{r-1}\textrm{ for }n\geq 1\textrm{ and }r\neq 1. $$
Use induction to show that $3^n> n^3$ for $n\geq 4$. (Note that you have to start at $n=4$ as the result isn't true for $n=3$!)
Use induction to show that $$ \left(\begin{array}{c}n+1\\r\end{array}\right) = \left(\begin{array}{c}n\\r\end{array}\right) + \left(\begin{array}{c}n\\r-1\end{array}\right)\textrm{ for }n\geq 1 $$ (where $\left(\begin{array}{c}n\\r\end{array}\right)$ is the binomial coefficient). (You will need to use induction on $n$ and keep $r$ fixed). Remark: This is rather fiddly; starting with the right-hand side will make things easier. This example is an excellent lesson in why you should not always use induction: thinking about counting things will help you prove the result much more easily. Can you see how?
Use induction to show that $4^n+6n$ is divisible by 6 for $n\geq 1$. [No this is not a misprint. What part of the argument works? What part fails?]
Use induction to show that $4^n + 6n -1$ is divisible by 9 for $n\geq 1$.
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The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek branch of the American Association of University Women is offering scholarships to college students. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 with a special grant going to the Jane Trittipo Scholarship winner.
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Local women who are juniors in college and beyond should definitely give this a try. We look forward to reading your applications. E-mail me if you have questions using the address in the article.
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Brendan Manning examines the policies on offer and pitfalls of insuring yourself while travelling overseas.
Filled with adventure, overseas travel is an exciting prospect. However, voyaging into the unknown carries hidden dangers and pickpockets, lost luggage and medical emergencies can trouble even the most well-prepared traveller.
Travel insurance offers reassurance to countless backpackers and tourists. But policies are not all-encompassing and there are flaws in even the most comprehensive, which may be one reason why a third of New Zealanders forgo the financial parachute.
Big claims: A middle-aged man who ran up more than $200,000 in medical bills after being diagnosed with cancer while holidaying in the United States was last year's biggest payout, says Southern Cross Travel Insurance.
Bicycle, motorbike and car accidents are among the top 10 payouts, with gastric problems the most common, says chief executive Craig Morrison.
What is covered and how much will it cost?
Travel insurance typically covers medical, hospital and ambulance costs, and lost luggage and flight cancellation costs.
More comprehensive policies cover a range of unexpected events including legal defence costs (for wrongful arrest), skifield closures because of bad weather, loss of prepaid travel if travel is cut short following a hijacking incident, funeral costs, and even veterinary fees for injured pets.
In terms of costs, travelling to Australia for the weekend will cost about $30, two weeks on a Pacific Island $70 and six months in South America $600. Providers often offer a discount of as much as 35 per cent for booking online.
What cover do you actually need?
Kiwi travellers should check their travel insurance policies to avoid paying for "illusory" benefits they're unlikely to need, says Morrison.
Some policies offer personal liability cover in the millions, but many consumers have been left exposed because their insurance didn't provide adequate cover for travel delays.
"After the 2010 and 2011 volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Chile a lot of companies reduced their travel delay maximum limits to only $1000 or $2000, nowhere near enough for such major events," Morrison says.
"Our customers who were stranded in Europe claimed on average $500 a day.
"For those stuck in Paris it averaged $1000 a day."
Make yourself familiar with add-ons
Travellers should be aware of add-ons concerning specific activities. Hawke's Bay man Sean Kenzie racked up over $80,000 in medical and evacuation bills after an accident in Thailand last year because his policy did not cover scooters. "He believed he was covered," Morrison says, "but it turned out that motorcycle and moped cover had to be purchased as an add-on."
Consumer NZ warns travellers to ensure that their policy covers repatriation if they are journeying to countries where advanced health care may not be available. "To get repatriated privately in an air ambulance can cost up to $100,000 - money you'll have to pay yourself, because the New Zealand Government won't," the consumer watchdog says.
Existing medical conditions can hamper insurance claims, so talk to your provider to ensure you are covered.
Travelling while pregnant
Travelling while pregnant carries another set of complications. New Zealand Herald online travel editor Eveline Harvey says many airlines permit women with complication-free pregnancies to fly until reasonably close to their estimated date of delivery.
But travel insurance cover for pregnancy-related medical complications can be difficult to obtain for those more than 20 weeks' pregnant. The College of Midwives advises pregnant women to travel before reaching their third trimester.
Without insurance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman Adham Crichton says: "If you can't afford travel insurance you can't afford to travel."
A survey established that 31 per cent of New Zealanders did not take out travel insurance when heading overseas.
The most common reason was that they were "happy to risk not being covered".
However, Southern Cross points out that the unexpected can happen to anyone at any time.
"Travel insurance is particularly worthwhile for covering unexpected medical and evacuation costs which can quickly climb into the tens of thousands of dollars, or even more," Morrison says.
"If you're in the US, Europe or somewhere more remote, you could be looking at a bill in the hundreds of thousands."


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My wife is pregnant with twins! We are both just as nervous as we are excited and we are stuck with names for boys so any help is very much appreciated. Here are the names we like:
but these three don't seem to mesh with each other. Could anyone suggest combinations for these names? We are not interested in names that share the same first letter or names that rhyme (e.g. no Hugo/Henry, Theo/Leo, etc.). Thank you to anyone who can spare a minute for a suggestion.
May 4th, 2013 11:55 PM #3
Ooh, love Hugo and Tiernan! I think they'd be smashing for twins. A few other ideas:
Hugo and Felix
Hugo and Leander
Hugo and Silas
Hugo and Rufus
Hugo and Dominic
Hugo and Bennett
Hugo and Zane
Tiernan and Killian/Cillian
Tiernan and Jack
Tiernan and Henry
Tiernan and George
Tiernan and Vincent
Tiernan and Brody
Tiernan and Lucian
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I have been a beek since last April when I brought two packages into the suburbs of the Bay Area, Ca. I split them and lost one hive over the winter to wax moths. I ended up getting a decent harvest from my two parent hives. My mentor called queen excluders "honey excluders" and recommended that I not use them. FYI I am running double 8 frame deeps with 1 deep as a super. I cruise the forums and read a bunch so I thought that I must be an expert right? Wrong.
About three weeks ago I noticed an incredible amount of activity with my hives. It have been 70 degrees everyday for a month now(sorry Midwestern guys). I decided to super up and take atvantage of the early flow. 3 weeks ago I put my drawn out deep frames on two of my hives and the other got a shallow for comb honey. No queen excluders of course. The first week was just a little capped honey and 25% filled. I skipped next week's inspection...not smart.
My inspection yesterday revealed the outer frames capped with a clear sweet honey. When I got deeper I found perfect brood patterns in my honey supers. Every box was just stuffed full of bees. Saw some capped drone brood for the first time. I wasn't sure what to do. I had one queen excluder that I put under the comb super. I made sure the queen wasn't above it. Will it still be edible after brood has been in it? I know it wont be perfect.
The other two hives I broke down and examined the brood chambers. It was invasive and the bees did not like it. I didn't care. I wanted to see why they choose to nest in what was supposed to be my portion I found the bottom box to be very dark and stuffed full of pollen, nectar?, with some larva. Not a real true moon pattern. Wish I had snapped pics now. The box above it was a typical moon pattern that was looking strong. I lost a bunch of larva in the burr comb, not really sure how to clean that out to save the wax.
I reversed my bottom boxes on the supered hives and added on more deep to the strongest hive bringing it up to 4. I know I need to do some swarm prevention measures and I have read this is a good step. How many more before I need a top entrance? That officially is all the woodenware I own. I feel that I might be time for another order. My mentor told me that the new recruits in my honey supers will be utilized for the main upcoming flow. They will then fill in with honey. Should I just keep adding boxes till I have a skyscraper in my backyard? Order some excluders and do the same thing to my other hives?
Thanks in advance for any tips guys. I am learning that this is a hobby that forces you to learn from your mistakes. I still have plenty more to make.


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It is fair to wonder how Alex Smith will perform without Jim Harbaugh on the other end of his strings.
After all, the new Chiefs quarterback had a 95.1 passer rating with Harbaugh as his coach compared to 72.1 for the previous six years of his career, according to STATS.
And it also is fair to wonder why Smith cannot continue to perform under Andy Reid as he did under Harbaugh. The first thing to be understood about Smith is he is gifted. Very gifted.
So gifted in fact that most of the NFL agreed he should be picked ahead of Aaron Rodgers in 2004. So gifted that he was the first pick of the draft that year. So gifted that new Chiefs general manager John Dorsey had no qualms about giving up two second round picks in a trade with the 49ers to acquire him.
"He has the physical skill to push the ball down the field, the accuracy and ability to drive the medium routes and at times the ability to drive the long routes with accuracy," Dorsey told me. "He minimizes mistakes. He understands he can't turn the ball over."
So why haven't we always seen the talent with Smith? Why did the Niners try to replace him? There may be a ceiling in terms of how good he can be, but it also is possible, maybe even probable, that he has not yet reached it.
Things will be different for Alex Smith this year without Jim Harbaugh in his ear.
His development likely was slowed by the fact that he faced enormous expectations and pressure as the No. 1 pick of the draft. And he wasn't exactly surrounded by all pros for most of his career. He never had a Pro Bowl wide receiver or a receiver who gained 1,000 yards in a season. Among his leading wide receivers during his time in San Francisco were Brandon Lloyd, Antonio Bryant and Arnez Battle.
And then there was the coordinator issue. Before Harbaugh arrived, Smith played for six coordinators in five years—from Mike McCarthy to Norv Turner to Jim Hostler to Mike Martz to Jimmy Raye to Mike Johnson to Greg Roman. Every season for his first six seasons, he had to learn a new offense. He has had the same offensive coordinator in place for two full seasons only once in his NFL career.
"I think stability is an important thing for quarterbacks," Chiefs coach Andy Reid told me. "If you look at all the change that took place in that kid's NFL life early, that's a wild ride. Look at how many quarterbacks have been ruined going through that situation. He came out on top. That's a tribute to him."
When Smith was paired with Harbaugh, there were immediate results. Harbaugh refutes the notion it was about him though.
"These guys do it themselves or they don't do it themselves," Harbaugh told me. "Players in general, quarterbacks specifically. Standing here saying, 'Here is what I told them,' is shameless self promotion. It's such a small part of why they were really good. It's a little phony.
"He improved at playing his game, knowing how to be successful, going out every week and playing that ace of spades. He's a one of a kind guy, one of a kind person. He's extremely talented, extremely smart. He did the best job of just playing his game."
Dorsey sees it similarly. "It's far to say San Francisco has begun to have a lot of success the last couple of years," he said. "But in the beginning, Alex Smith had a lot to do with it. Jim Harbaugh is a good coach. That doesn't take anything away from what Alex did when he got on the field, or from what his teammates did."
There is another factor in this story too. It's not like Smith now is being coached by some meathead straight out of the Pee Wee League. When it comes to quarterback coaching, Andy Reid has some chops. Remember his work with Brett Favre? Donovan McNabb? Reid also was responsible for helping to turn backups A.J. Feeley and Kevin Kolb into tradable commodities.
"Andy does a great job of getting guy son board and coaching them up," Dorsey said.
Reid has studied what Harbaugh did with Smith. He'll do some of the same things. He said his system is not that much different from Harbaugh's.
"One of the keys as a coach is you play to a player's strength," he said. "You continue to try to improve things that he needs improving on, but heck, if they are good at something, you cut him loose and let him do it. We'll do that."
"The bottom line is you can't hide the fact that he's won games and he has a great quarterback rating, he's consistent."
It's up to Smith to prove he was more than the product of a great coach in San Francisco. The Chiefs are betting he'll do that.
My Sunday Best: Quarterbacks Acquired In Trades
Some of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game have been traded. Some, like Joe Montana, made their reputations before they were traded. Others, like Len Dawson, were traded but then released before hitting it big. I didn't include either of those great QBs. I was looking for quarterbacks who excelled with the teams that traded for them. Here are my Sunday best quarterbacks who paid off big after being traded. Do you think I missed someone? Let's hear it.
Trading for John Elway was one of the best moves in NFL history.
1. John Elway, Broncos 1983. The first pick in the draft, Elway wanted nothing to do with playing for the Baltimore Colts and forced them to deal him to the Broncos. Some rank him as the best quarterback of all-time. He certainly was one of the greatest clutch performers in NFL history. His 148-82-1 record as a starter is one of the best ever. Here is the bonus part of the Elway acquisition: he's still paying dividends for the team at the age of 52 as he is quickly becoming one of the most respected executives in the game.
2. Brett Favre, Packers 1992. He became a three-time MVP, eight time division winner, 11 time Pro Bowler and one time Super Bowl winner after the Falcons gave up on him and Ron Wolf offered a first round pick. He played 16 seasons for the Packers and started 297 straight games, a record that might never be broken.
3. Steve Young, 49ers, 1987. The Bucs chose Vinny Testaverde and gave Young to the 49ers for second and fourth round picks. Thirteen years, seven Pro Bowls and three Super Bowl rings later, Young was on his way to the Hall of Fame. His 96.8 passer rating is second best all-time.
4. Bobby Layne, Lions 1950. This hall of famer was traded three times, first from the Bears to the New York Bulldogs for a first round pick and $50,000, then to the Lions for defensive end Bob Mann, and finally to the Steelers for Earl Morrall, and probably first and second round picks (records are sketchy). He won two NFL championships for the Lions and made it to four Pro Bowls.
5. Fran Tarkenton, Vikings 1972. He actually was traded twice, in 1967 from the Vikings to the Giants for two first round picks and two second round picks, and in 1972, back to the Vikings for Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements, a first round pick and a second round pick. On his second stint with the Vikings, he went to three Pro Bowls, was named NFL MVP in 1975, and made it to three Super Bowls.
6. Sonny Jurgensen, Redskins 1964. The Eagles shipped him to their rivals after Jurgensen had been their starter for only three seasons, getting Norm Snead and Claude Crabb in return. In Washington, Jurgensen won three passing titles, inspiring Vince Lombardi to call him the greatest passer he had seen.
7. Eli Manning, Giants 2004. He has become a great clutch quarterback and two-time Super Bowl winner. Ernie Accorsi pulled the trigger on a draft day deal with the Chargers, giving up Philip Rivers, who had been chosen thre picks later, a third round pick and two fifth rounders.
8. Philip Rivers, Chargers 2004. Yes, the Chargers came out alright in this deal too. Rivers has been to four Pro Bowls and he has a career passer rating of 94.5, which is sixth highest in history.
Things I Didn't Used To Know
ICONAaron Rodgers is changing his workout routine as his body changes.
*Aaron Rodgers is changing up his offseason workout routine. The Packers quarterback tells me he is incorporating more stretching and flexibility work. What is the point? At 29, Rodgers is beginning to realize how flexibility affects motion, and how both are affected by age. He wants to continue to remain flexible and limber and avoid injuries, and he hopes this is a way to do that.
*The Bengals recently re-invested in Pacman Jones because they believe the cornerback, at 29, finally has turned the maturity corner. Pacman has kept out of trouble off the field for a good amount of time, but what has changed in the last year or so, according to Bengals coaches, is he has become a more disciplined player. He has bought into Mike Zimmer's defensive system. As a result, Jones might had his best season in memory in 2012.
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*I always thought Tony Romo was an underrated quarterback. But it's going to be hard to call him underrated anymore with that contract.
*Of course he hit five batting practice home runs. What kind of hitter did we expect someone nicknamed "J.J. Swatt" to be?
*Osi Umenyiora was signed by the Falcons to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. But he's also doing quite a job of putting pressure on Falcons coach Mike Smith.
*Cliff Avril might want to get an endorsement deal with Red Bull so he can have an unlimited supply. He is going to need a lot of energy to keep up with his new head coach.
*The Browns are saying Colt McCoy is available in a trade, but he won't be released. In other words, he will be cut after they fail to trade him.
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A remarkable tale of immigrant success, wrapped around a crime story.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
A report on the latest from Naomi Kawase and the last from Abbas Kiarostami.
John Cameron Mitchell explains "How to Talk to Girls at Parties." Claude Lanzmann remembers the time he talked to a (Communist) Party girl.
An article about the reissue of "Two Weeks in the Midday Sun."
Pure metal.
PBS' American Masters has a special four-hours for foodies, with docs on James Beard, Jacques Pepin, Alice Waters and Julia Child.
A report on the L.A. Riots and the many documentaries looking back on it 25 years later.
A tribute to the late Roger Moore.
The director of "Tangerine" makes a raucous movie set in and around a seedy motel near Disney World.
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A look at "The In-Laws" in light of its Criterion Blu-ray release this month.