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This is what one size up (XS) looks on me (XXS sold out in Gold while in my cart...gah!):
Read Kelly's analysis of the "X-shape" for cardigans.
2 and 3 are definitely my faves. i watched the video and thought meh the torso is still not very fitted but then magic! you do great work with skinny belts :) this was a super helpful post! thanks jeanReplyDelete
Yes, Jean, the xs is way too big. I'm not very optimistic about my upcoming shipment. Are the sleeves on xxs too tight on you too? My favorite variation is definitely #2. Second favorite #3. I'm still not too much into tucked in cardi look, yet. :) I think this weatherwood color looks better on you than the gold one anyways.
On another note, how did you take indoor pictures without having a shadow behind you? It's driving me crazy. I still haven't figured out the ideal recipe yet for indoor pictures. :(
I love your style. It's so classy and elegant. I definately like style #2. You've made it fit really nicely.ReplyDelete
I like #2 the best. That's how I usually wear my cardigans. :)ReplyDelete
Variation #2 is my favorite, but I think they all work wonderfully on you!ReplyDelete
My favorite is Variation #1. You're the first person I've seen to tuck cardigans into skirts and I think that's absolutely genius. So simple, yet unique and classy!
I was also going to order both the Weathered Wood and Gold in XXS but I took too much time deciding on filler items that the Gold XXS sold out for me too!
I am sending mine back because the arms are snug to the point that I can't comfortably wear a long-sleeved shirt underneath it (a must for me) and I'm weary about the delicate buttons on the ruffles. But you look so great in the variations that I just might reconsider, lol. By the way, I'm "RLLater" on Twitter.
For this particular cardign, I love 3 the best! It shows off the pretty ruffles of the cardigan. :)ReplyDelete
I love combo 2 & 3! i love your style!ReplyDelete
The "weathered wood" colour looks so fab on you! Definitely a keeper. I hope it shrinks a bit! I LOVE it tucked in!! My 2nd fave would be the belted outfit. :D
I need a nicely fitted pencil skirt like yours. I'm not actively looking for one, but I've been checking out a few stores for an affordable one. Yours fits you so well!
xx The Little Dust Princess
The belted cardigan really suits you. In fact, I think I'm just going to cave and buy the cardigan in that great gold color. Can you tell me how the XS fits in the sleeves? Were they too long as well? They don't look too bad in the picture, but it's a little hard to tell.ReplyDelete
I think all three variations are good and perfect for work. For variation 1, I'd add a belt over the skirt so it's not so plain. And for variation 3, I'd probably shorten the pearl strands so it doesn't clash with the belt. Just personal preference.
Great going with the how to style posts! =)
I like how you style it in #2.
Is the pencil skirt that big in size xxs that you have it taken in? That's a lot of work for a pencil skirt. They should come in your size.
Ah yes...the "X" sweater trick...my fav. =)
That's pretty much how the sweaters look on me too, but I love the colors, and they look nice 1/2 buttoned like you have it in variation #2, so I'm keeping them. The weathered wood really surprised me, and I think I like it more than the gold! Still have to take pics...driving up to LA totally messed up my photo taking schedule. =P
Love 2 and 3!! I will probably wear mine all of these ways. Great job styling these!ReplyDelete
That is too bad that those sweaters are not all that fitted. I ordered those as well and they haven't come yet. It does look super cute with the skinny belt.ReplyDelete
You're right. There wasn't anything special about this cardigan in the first picture. You made it look very attractive. I love all the variations but my favorite is # 2. I sure will try to recreate that look with my cardigans. Excellent post. I love it :)ReplyDelete
"by underwear I don't mean dinky panties" LOL JEAN! You're so funny <3!ReplyDelete
i love ur pencil skirt...the way u wear it looks absolutely perfect.i like how you combine each items...really nice.ReplyDelete
i think i like style #2...i dont know...it looks simple but i love it...ReplyDelete
Sometimes I still add a belt outside of the skirt when wearing it like Variation #1. Man, belts are so necessary in order to create that hourglass figure on petites.
Since purchasing the belt puncher, I feel so fearless to walk over to the belt section and just go for the one I like w/o worrying that it wont fit.
I like how you styled the cardigan! I think you look terrific in all three variations. I like #2 the best, then #3, and last #1. #1 looks nice too but it's a little plain compared to the other two...it needs some accessory to jazz it up...hmm, maybe a chain belt.ReplyDelete
I like all three ways of how you styled it (especially the third, I think...hard to choose a favorite). The xs is much too big on you...in fact, the xxs seems rather big on you too but you've successfully masked that fact through the clever ways you wore this.
I saw/picked up a few of the Gap cowl neck sweaters you reviewed a while back for $12ish ($19.99 and then additional 40% in stores) and got the larger sizes for my mom and then proceeded to show her your video. She is in awe of how pretty you are (I had to remind her that you have a very sweet bf...I have an older brother so I don't want to give her any ideas. :) )
Hi Jean, Variation 2 is definitely my favorite! I'm a little worried after seeing that cardi on you because I ordered it last night in the same color! Hopefully it will be a tad more fitted on me....fingers crossed ;)ReplyDelete
I loved variation 1! I never thought of tucking in cardigans, will definitely try that someday in the future.
I'm a new reader of about a few months, and I'm so glad I found your blog! I've been VERY slowly building my work wardrobe (like yours!) but haven't found ways to make it look "exciting" and interesting yet. I love your style, and it's definitely given me many ideas on how to dress for work! Thanks for your posts, and keep them coming!
I really like it open, but perhaps that's also because I really like the necklaces that complement it. With a belt also looks nice too.ReplyDelete
I love the 3rd look. It might be the clever accessorizing though. I also like the first look because tucking the cardi in seems to hide the bagginess. If you styled the first look with the accessories of the 3rd, that might be my favorite look!ReplyDelete
I like all 3 variations but #1 and 2 are my favorites! I got the same cardigans in the same colors but returned weathered wood because I was expecting more of a rusty red and mine looked brown. I wore my cardi over a shell but under a blazer to hide the loose torso (post to come!).ReplyDelete
Jean, I love love love what you did for #2. Small differences can make a HUGE difference! I think #2 looks perfectly proportioned and makes you look even taller.ReplyDelete
Aww that's too bad about the gold sweater selling out! Hate when something disappears while it's already in your cart! I really love the freshness of that color on you! Good work with this cardi though! I really like the vibrant pop of the pearls and belt in version #3 up there! They definitely brighten up the rest of the outfit.
OMG, I need to stop procrastinating on getting my exotic skirt tailored. It looks so freaking good on you!!
Ohhh, I can see what everyone means by "okay but not awesome" on the fit. Oh well, that's how I've come to accept all cardis to be on me and I do like the contrast of the ruffle on the weathered wood, so hopefully it looks as nice in person too!
#2 is my favorite as well!
My J.Crew shipment finally came too! I agree with everyone about the fit, it's surprising how tight the sleeve cuffs are. I loved the gold color, probably because I've never tried anything in mustard yellow on before and was surprised at how much I like it on me. For $21, I'd definitely keep at least one or two, but not sure which colors yet.
My favorite is #2, probably because I think the accessories were juust right, but I'd probably wear the other variations too :)
I like options 2 and 3....I agree, that gold cardi definitley looks too big. Even though you weren't thrilled with the fit of the cardi, I think you still managed to pull it off and look great styling the weathered wood cardi! I own a similar cardi from there last year, I actually wore it the other day here: levell333.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-friday-before-christmas.htmlReplyDelete
You look very good in all the ways you have styled the look, but I must say I like it tucked into the pencil skirt the best.ReplyDelete
I like all three variations - it is really hard to pick one! Each has its own charms.
I like #1 for its chic simplicity (I envision hair in a chignon and some pretty dangling earrings). #3 elongates you in a way that #1 and #2 don't. (Although #1 and #2 would accomplish this if the sweater was grey). #2 looks like the most comfortable for work (don't have to worry about bumps from tucking it in).
I didn't think the XXS small looked too big on you but I generally prefer a looser fit for my cardigans. I agree with you that, to be paired with a pencil skirt and dresses, they look better fitted, but fitted, high quality ones are So.Hard.To.Find.
I think J crew needs new petite fit models or at least a range. Who do they have who has stick thin arms but a thicker torso? Wait a minute - maybe their petite fit model is PREGNANT.
I am due in March (a boy!). If you ever find yourself in the North End, shoot me a line. I think I should start a blog called "Plight of the Pregnant Petite." I already have two jobs and will soon have a third (mom!) - otherwise I would!!! Maternity clothes are Le Suck anyway and make me look like a knocked-up orphan. Necklines are too low, shoulders to wide, length is too long - yadayadayada. The only stuff that fits is $$$$$$ - and who wants to waste $$ on stuff you can only wear for a few months and when you don't "know" what size you will be. I couldn't even stomach the idea of paying $40 for an Old Navy coat because I knew I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole aftet Jr. arrives. Wish I could just wear a burka and be done with it.
Excellent video Jean! I sent you an email ;)
I like all 3 variations but I think #3 is the most interesting to me probably because of the pearls :P
Hey Jean - I am constantly amazed as to how you purchase things online and they look great on you! I guess it's all about really knowing your size (which is probably the smallest available in most stores), what suits you best, and not being fooled by how crazygood it looks on the model. I just have had horrible luck for the most part. ;_;
As for the J.Crew cardigan - I am surprised by how much I love the tucked-in look! Fab! Also loving the skinny belt.
Total BOO to things being sold out in your cart as you are purchasing. I have been a victim as well. -_-
my favorite look is definitely #2!! i love the X-shape and find it that it's definitely the most figure flattering. the color of both cardigans is beautiful but the XS does look way too big on you. i get my order in on Monday and am anxious to see how it fits on me too -- hopefully the arms won't be too tight!
ive been a follower of your blog for a while and i love seeing your classic style :)
i was interested in the xs in the gold but its sold out online.. if you didnt send it back, wold you be willing to sell it?
if so, let me know please at chungy3 at gmail dot com
jean -- i actually like all 3 combos! i think my favorite is the 3rd look and that is probably how i'd wear it. your hair looks really shiny and silky in the video btw -- any secrets?ReplyDelete
I really can't decide between #1 and #2. I think They both look great on you and I love the colors in all 3 outfits. I never thought on tucking a cardigan in with my top before...ReplyDelete
I like all three looks. Gorgeous as always. It could look more edgy with a belt for No.1. Oh, you look so much better with weathered wood than gold I think. I'm glad I chose the same color. Can't wait for my shipment. :)ReplyDelete
I like look #2. I love to belt my cardigans; I think its much more figure flattering. I also like the way you looped your skinny belt in look #3...will have to try that next time.ReplyDelete
I really like how you styled it in #2 and #3.
Very flattering and definitely more interesting than the "default".
Similar to everyone else, I also like #2 and #3. They are easy, tried-and-true looks. #1 is interesting. Have you thought of adding a medium to wide width belt?ReplyDelete
I love PAG, nuff said :)ReplyDelete
No mention about a JCREW classic ? Jackie cardigan and shell deserve some spot lights too. The twin set is a JCrew stable and a whole set is on sale for a little under $50.00 now. JCrew had updated the cardigan with a shorter body length and 3/4 sleeves. The fit (xxs) is TTS without overly form fitting.
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Variations #2 and #3 are my favorite although #1 is really eye catching as well :) It's nice to see all the accessories in 3 to make it flirty and whimsical :) It's like taking a whole new step to cardi-wear! :) The belted x-shape is prim and proper :) Perfect for work in the morning where you can easily transform to #3 after work :DReplyDelete
Hi Jean,
I have a question for you: you are modeling all the work clothes with beautful pumps, but how do you wear pumps to work in cold Boston winter?
do you wear boots to work and change aonce inside at work? do you your wear boots at work? or do you walk outside with pumps?
This is always a dilemma for me..
I like number 2 & 3, but that's because I hate a naked neck. :) when is the next PFC by the way?ReplyDelete
Love 2 & 3 the most! 2 is really stunning to me though. very classy and chic! love how the gold necklace gives an extra little "oomph" to the ensemble. :)
you always look so amazing in your pictures! lol stop making others feel bad! jk.. sort of. :)
That color cardigan doesn't match you. :/ I think you look best in lighter warm colors like purple,pinks,and blues. That orangey color just washes out your face. But that's just my opinion. You always know how to work your pieces of clothing together. :) You give me tips to dress up my skirts with tops.
I like style number 2. Cute with a simple belt.
i love love love #2 and #3!!! i think belts are such a great accessory!! and that cardigan is super cute... and cheap too!! i might just have to buy myself one!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this WONDERFUL post. <3 It gave me lots of good ideas and solutions, things I've never thought of before.ReplyDelete
Thank you guys for all your lovely comments and suggestions!
@Vicky That's strange...it has to be where you're standing relative to the sun. The sun does not pour in through my windows so there are no shadows.
@R Hi..is this R or RL? Sorry I was confused : ) And ah, yes it would be very hard to wear a long sleeve top under this cardi. I never do tho...always sleeveless shells. I'm sorry it didn't work out!
@Yvette Hi Yvette! Sorry for my late response but yes the sleeves of the XS were a little longer than the XXS (I laid them on top of one another to compare), but you can scrunch it up easily because the sleeves are so fitted/slim, it will stay up.
@Stylepint Great tips Jess...I agree with the belt added for #1. I had it there but wanted to save the belt tip for #2 and #2 to not be too redundant...lol! I'll have to be more keen about where the long pearls end. I see what you mean : )
@Petiteélégant I have yet to find a fitted pencil skirt that doesn't need alterations of some sort. The 00P was too big in the waist and hips.
@Kellie haha...in HS I loved tiny panties...now I gravitate towards boy shorts and spanx-like...gotta combat gravity!
@AubreyOhDang! Jess/stylepint suggested that too...I definitely agree a belt spices it up but I wanted to save that tip for #2 and #3 lol. So glad you got the puncher. I wasn't sure wehther you did or not so I punched your j.crew belt for you...hope that's ok!
@Petite Mom Good idea! And little peanut looks adorable in your profile pic : )
@Elle lol!!! I love your mom. According to Sydney those sweaters are now an extra 50% off lol...so probably $10. I wanted to buy for my mom too but couldn't find anything bigger than an XS regular.
@Callandra Can't wait to see how you style yours! It should definitely be more fitted on you, but then the arms might be too slim.
@Ada Thank you for your comment, Ada! Happy to help and have fun slowly building up your wardrobe and adding fun pieces to it.
@Cee Done and done...pearls & belt with tucked in sweater : )
@samanthaloves Thank you Samantha! It really depends on the cardigan length too..easy to be come overwhelmed by longer cardis or stumped by shorter cardis.
@PetiteXXS Can't wait to see them on you...the Gold wasn't exactly like mustard yellow...if you like the GOld you must continue looking for a true mustard yellow cardi...my favorite!
@Annapurna Enjoyed your commentary as always. You should have started that blog earlier...come March-April you will be back in the grind of non-pregnant clothes. Have you tried F21 maternity online? I know it sounds awful but it seems like a nice economical option for the latter months of pregnancy.
@yuri chung Hi Yuri! I'm very sorry but the XS in gold is gone...maybe one of the other petite bloggers may be selling it!
@Ping Lol! The secret is low-quality videos uploaded on to Youtube. On my computer the hair does not look silky...after it is pixelated from being uploaded onto YT there are suddenly new dimensions of shine.
@Cat at UW Sure did...I think a skinny-med might be the winner. I added on a wide belt and it looked a little too segmented...like top, middle, and bottom.
@Anonymous Hi there! I reviewed the jackie cardigan a while back in regular XS (I can see how the XXS would be a perfect fit on tiny petites) and it was small. It's just a bit plain...I'm hunting for pieces that have more punch but are still semi classic, like this ruffle cardi. I wear plain skirts and plain pants, and sadly don't have too many print/patterned tops, so another plain Jackie cardigan would send it over the top to plain-dome.
@Rainy Days and Lattes Glad you liked it, Jen!
@Anonymous Hi there! Apparently this depends on what city/town you live in, but in NYC and Boston it's quite common for women to commute in boots and flats, then change into pumps which are left at work. If it's snowing/raining I wear wear black rainboots (from Dav, frequently found on sample sale sites). If it's just plain cold I'll wear uggs, or if it's normal weather I'll wear tory burch flats (which I find at the end of seasons on sale) for commuting. All the women I work with do the same, but apparently in non-city places it's quite unusual to commute in certain shoes then change into nicer ones later. Hope this helps!
@I am Khatu Welcome back! It's in early - mid Jan, hosted by Cynthia of Shorty Stories. Check the AlterationsNeeded forum for exact details : )
@Gjee Aww, you are a sweetheart but NOT TRUE at all ; )
@*ms.angela89* Ah I can see your point...I'm not too shrewd on finding colors that match my skintone lol : ) Hopefully this will look a little better with some summer glow! I had to stay out of the sun for about one year and it was painful to do...
Sandy - it will probably go on sale further in the less popular colors
Jamie - thank you for reading! I'm glad it was helpful : D
the belt and over accessorize are great ideas! i always have trouble as to how to wear a skirt properly.. especially pencil skirts! i need to go invest in more belts now! :)ReplyDelete
Wow, the video tutorial is so informative, thank you! Really appreciate the thorough explanations, and I'm fascinated by the "X" approach. New fan! :)
I think my favorite is #3 then #2
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I bought this cardigan in weathered wood as well and wasn't really impressed with it. Unfortunately, it was final sale + I was stuck with it (I considered giving it to my mom!) but now I think I'll keep it!
I tried #1 this morning and it looks great! I'm just as curvy as I am petite & I think this is a good look/fit for my frame. #3 also looks like a classic look. Thanks!! :)
Hey! I just noticed this cardigan is still in stock on jcrew.com in 4 colors in XXS for $30.
You've inspired me to try look #2 tomorrow.
I love your pencil skirt and I really like the necklaces that complement it. I will probably wear mine all of these ways. Great job styling these!ReplyDelete
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Thank you so much for this post! I have many ideas to remix my dresses and cardigan after reading this. :) I am loving #2ReplyDelete
So well done! I recently discovered your blog and have had a couple of Ah-ha! moments already! I am very very particular about the fit of my clothes, for the same reasons that you are, and I was so thrilled to learn a couple of your tricks. Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
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(Washington, DC) -- President Obama claims America is "more fair and more free" because of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington. Obama evoked memories of Dr. King on the 50th anniversary of the March. Speaking at the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King made his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, the President said the event awakened America's "long-slumbering conscience." He argued that the struggle for justice and equality continues, adding, "I know the road will be long, but I know we can get there."
Obama said the March on Washington helped inspire passage of the landmark Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. He noted that Dr. King's words "belong to the ages, possessing a power and prophecy unmatched in our time." Obama said King preached the prophecy of non-violent dissent and stressed that his "mighty voice expressed the quiet hopes of millions with unmatched power."

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Amanda Knox: I'll Be A Fugitive If They Convict Me
If there is a rule book—and surely there is—listing all the things you shouldn't say if you are on trial for murder, one would think that "If they convict me, I'll become a fugitive" must be somewhere near the top of the list. The second thing on the list might well be, "When all of this is over, I want to visit the victim's parents."
But that's exactly what Amanda Knox, the now 26-year-old Seattle native who is appealing her 2009 conviction for the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher, told Italy's top national newspaper La Repubblica ahead of the last day of defense closing arguments in her second appellate trial, now being held in Florence.
Knox and her erstwhile Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, are fighting to keep their freedom after Italy's high court threw out their 2011 acquittals that had cleared them of Kercher's murder last March. They currently stand convicted of Kercher's murder after their acquittals were reversed. The ongoing trial is their appeal of that conviction. A verdict in the new appeal, which began in September, is expected on January 30, and will still have to be considered by Italy's high court before this case is finally closed.
Knox apparently made the ill-advised remarks to Meo Ponte, the La Repubblicacorrespondent who has been covering the Kercher murder case that has been lumbering through the Italian legal system for more than six years, in an unrecorded Skype interview ahead of Thursday's hearing. Ponte, who stands by his story and who has championed her innocence in previous trials, concedes that Knox was likely making a lighthearted joke about an extremely serious appellate case that has not exactly been going her way. But a comment about becoming a fugitive is hardly a laughing matter in a murder trial. It undoubtedly sends a signal that Knox might just go into hiding should her murder conviction be upheld on January 30. If that's the case, American authorities may be compelled to keep a close eye on her until the case is definitively concluded.
In Italy, appeals are not considered final until and unless the high court signs off on them. In Knox's case, that could happen sometime in late 2014. If her conviction is upheld by the Florentine appellate court, the high court would also have to uphold the conviction before any extradition request is made. There is a valid extradition agreement between the United States and Italy and the U.S. State Department—not a hometown Seattle court, in a city where Knox is often viewed as an innocent—would make the final decision if Italy chooses to request that Knox return to serve a prison sentence.
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Hot on the heels of Vanity Fair releasing their cover and provocative interview with Jay-Z, we spot Mrs. Carter on the cover of the Australian edition of Marie Claire!
Rocking a striped crop top and sequined blue skirt, Queen Bey strikes a pose and spills all on life with Blue Ivy. Calling her 1-year-old mommy's BFF, the singer reveals: "She's my road dog," Beyoncé says. "She's my homey, my best friend." We think that's probably news to Kelly Rowland…
And while Beyonce is enjoying motherhood she's still keenly focused on her career and the highly successful Mrs. Carter world tour, the Grammy Award winner admits to the mag: "I'm still completely nervous," she says. "I still feel pressure."
But staying on top takes hard work and discipline and apparently it also takes staying off the internet too! When asked if she reads about her self she reportedly told the Marie Claire writer: "Don't scroll down!" Beyoncé advises, laughing. "You're definitely going to get your feelings hurt."


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Miley Cyrus is set to test out her comedy chops this weekend as the host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live."
It's the singer's first time as host, and she'll be following a well-received season opener from fan favorite Tina Fey.
From the looks of her promo with Taran Killam, it doesn't look like Miley will be avoiding her much-talked-about VMA performance on the NBC sketch show. According to HollywoodLife.com, the singer won't be shying away from other rumors about her personal life.
A source tells the site that during her monologue, Miley will be poking fun at the rumors that she is pregnant with the child of rapper Juicy J. She's also expected to give the new cast members advice on their twerking moves.
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The YBP Guide led me to this Chicago Tribune article by Howard Witt titled "To some in Paris, [Texas] sinister past is back," about the plight of Shaquanda Cotton.
As a 14-year-old, Shaquanda Cotton was sent to youth prison with violent offenders for a minor crime -- shoving a hall monitor.
"In Texas, a white teenager burns down her family's home and receives probation," writes Witt.
"A black one shoves a hall monitor and gets 7 years in prison. The state NAACP calls it `a signal to black folks.' "
Let's swamp Texas Governor Rick Perry with emails and phone calls until justice is served!
And let's peacefully inform Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville -- the judge who sentenced Shaquanda Cotton -- who had no prior record -- to seven years in prison, of our dissent:
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Kelly Slater Wins The 2012 Volcom Fiji Pro
Kelly Slater continues to baffle, entertain, and delight us with his surfing. I've written the same 'Kelly Slater Wins The (fill the blank with any surf contest)' what feels like hundreds of times and have run out of words to describe yet another win. This win, his 49th, was more of the same—he absolutely dominated the Volcom Fiji Pro.
That's right: 49 ASP World Tour victories. While we could go on and on describing his searing backside turns and miraculous barrel riding, just know that we are witnessing history and privy to something very special and inspiring.
"The good one I got was f—king ridiculous!" he said in between the semis and the final. That wasn't the only ridiculous thing I saw today. How about CJ Hobgood's buzzer beater to beat Adriano De Souza? "That wave was such a blessing," said CJ afterward. "This has been the trip of a lifetime, man," he added.
The party here at Tavarua is ramping up big time, time to join the festivities, have a bowl of kava, and celebrate yet another Kelly Slater victory.—JC
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CLOUDBREAK, Tavarua/Fiji (Monday, June 11, 2012) – Kelly Slater (USA), 40, reigning 11-time ASP World Champion, claimed his 49th elite tour victory today, taking out the Volcom Fiji Pro over Gabriel Medina (BRA), 19, in pumping four-to-six foot (1.5 – 2 metre) surf at Cloudbreak.
Event No. 4 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Volcom Fiji Pro culminated in exciting fashion today, with Slater and Medina each pushing the limits of high-performance surfing at the famed, oceanic lefthander.
Slater wasted no time in the Final against his young opponent, grabbing an 8.33 and a 9.83 in the opening half of the bout to put Medina on the ropes. The Brazilian, however, would not back down, claiming an 8.60 to put himself back in the hunt. Slater limited his scoreline to his two opening rides, and it proved enough for the Floridian to scalp the win as well as his first man-on-man victory over Medina.
"It's about time I got him," Slater said. "He had my number in the back half of last year and he'll probably go on to beat everyone for the next 20 years. He can do it all and I think he proved that to a lot of people this week at Restaurants and out here at Cloudbreak."
Slater sent his first shots across the bow today during the Semifinals when the phenomenal natural-footer posted his second Perfect 10 of the event for a series of deep tube rides and critical turns.
"That's probably the best I could surf out here," Slater said. "The barrel and the turn sections just lined up for me and I was able to do what I did. That was a perfect canvas for me."
After an absence at the previous event in Rio de Janeiro, Slater's win in Fiji bolts him up from 8th to 2nd on the ASP World Championship Tour ratings.
"I think everyone who competes on tour is here to win," Slater said. "If you're winning events, then you're winning world titles. At this point in my career, I'm probably more focused on surfing well though. The waves just pumped today. Some guys win, some guys lose, but everyone is happy if the waves are good."
Medina's Runner-Up finish at the Volcom Fiji Pro rockets the young goofy-footer from 29th to 13th on the elite ASP World Championship Tour ratings.
"I'm pretty happy with my result," Medina said. "The waves here have been so good all week and it has been a great trip. I haven't had the best season in terms of results but I'm very happy to make the Final and congrats to Kelly (Slater) – he was surfing amazing all event."
Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, two-time ASP World Champion, has taken over the ASP WCT ratings' lead with his Equal 3rd place finish at the Volcom Fiji Pro. A standout performer throughout the event, even having a crack at Cloudbreak during Friday's mega swell, Fanning was unable to find a rhythm in this morning's Semifinal bout with Medina.
"Found myself on the wrong side of the rhythm this morning," Fanning said. "It's a bummer, but those heats happen. The ratings' lead is great, but it's so early in the season that it doesn't necessarily mean anything at this point. That said, I'm feeling good and feel like I'm surfing well so I'm pumped."
C.J. Hobgood (USA), 32, who along with his brother Damien are both hugely respected for their prowess in Fijian waters, went on a tear in his Quarterfinal bout against Adriano de Souza (BRA), 25, this morning, scoring a 9.97 in the dying moments to advance through to the Quarterfinals.
"It was a blessing that wave came and it did," Hobgood said. "I knew Adriano (de Souza) was going to post huge scores and he did. I wasn't on my game at first. I should have sat up top and Adriano had me on the ropes. He's been surfing so well this year and I don't think he's had a worse event than the Semis. That wave came and I just put my head down. That feeling when they read out the score, it just feels good."
Hobgood's momentum, however, would run out in the Semifinals against eventual winner Slater. His Equal 3rd place finish moves him from 15th to 12th on the ASP World Championship Tour ratings.
Highlights from the Volcom Fiji Pro will be available at www.volcom.com/fijipro
The next stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour will be the Billabong Pro Teahupoo from August 16 – 27, 2012.
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com
1 – Kelly Slater (USA) 18.16
2 – Gabriel Medina (BRA) 10.87
SF 1: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 13.93 def. Mick Fanning (AUS) 6.57
SF 2: Kelly Slater (USA) 19.50 def. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 13.50
QF 3: Kelly Slater (USA) 18.57 def. Julian Wilson (AUS) 7.76
QF 4: C.J. Hobgood (USA) 16.14 def. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 15.76
CURRENT ASP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR TOP 5 (After Volcom Fiji Pro):
1. Mick Fanning (AUS) 24,750 pts
2. Kelly Slater (USA) 23,700 pts
3. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 23,700 pts
4. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 22,400 pts
5. Taj Burrow (AUS) 20,950 pts


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Woman believes biometric license data is start of Biblical 'Mark of the Beast'
(Billy Hallowell) Kaye Beach, a resident of Norman, Oklahoma, no longer has a valid driver's license. The choice to give it up, she maintains, was a forced sacrifice she made to protect and maintain religious views. See, Beach is convinced that the photo and information (biometric) that is collected for state licenses is the beginning of the "mark of the beast," a sign of the Antichrist that is mentioned in the Bible's Book of Revelation (it is commonly referred to as "666″).
While at first she ignored her concerns surrounding the information that was being collected, she eventually doubled down and, in 2011, she was unable to get a license after refusing to take a photo, give a finger print and take other steps to solidify the renewal. For the past two years, she has been engaged in legal action, claiming that the process and the mandated data collection violate her religious rights.
"My license came up for renewal in 2011 and I literally sat there and said, 'I can't do it,'" Beach toldKFOR-TV. "The bottom line for me as a Christian was that I believe that the Bible clearly warns us against being enrolled in a global system of identification and financial control that ties to our bodies."
At the center of the debate is biometric photography, which eHow describes as an identification card or passport that is "embedded with electronic chips that store information about the passport holder, including their digitally mapped face." Clearly, this storage of information is seen as immensely troubling to Beach and her supporters.
KFOR-TV has more about her story:
Beach believes that the information that is being collected will eventually lead to a situation in which identity theft runs rampant. Additionally — and on a more personal note — she also contends that licenses and identity cards will inevitably turn into electronic chips or tattoos. These elements, of course, would contain personal information that is now reserved for and held within identification cards.
Constitutionally, she believes that her religious views have been impeded upon and that the the government is violating her right not to undergo unreasonable search and seizure. A group called the Constitutional Alliance, a non-profit organization, is supporting her legal battle. She is also represented by the Rutherford Institute, a civil rights legal firm that provides representation free-of-charge.
In 2011, the latter organization wrote the following in announcing the case (the complaint can be read here and a recent motion for a summary judgment can be viewed here):
The Rutherford Institute has come to the defense of an Oklahoma woman who has been denied accommodation of her sincerely held religious objection to having a high-resolutionbiometric photograph used on her driver's license. In filing suit against the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS), Rutherford Institute attorneys contend that the state's demand for a biometric photograph as a condition of being licensed to drive violates Kaye Beach's rights under the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act and the provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution forbidding unreasonable searches and seizures.
John W. Whitehead, founder and president of Rutherford Institute, spoke out at the time, noting that, in the end, it doesn't matter if the license requirements are truly the "mark of the beast" or just an act taken by "Big Brother." Either way, he maintained that the outcome is exactly the same — "ultimate control by the government."
"As Kaye Beach's case makes clear, failing to have a biometric card can render you a non-person for all intents and purposes, with your ability to work, travel, buy, sell, access health care, and so on jeopardized," he continued.
The case certainly raises questions about whether biometric imagery should be mandated — and whether there should be religious exemptions for those who oppose it. However some would argue that in an era of terror, these images, which offer authorities important information, are a national security necessity (we've covered these issues in the past).


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Senior prank ends with 62 students arrested
(NEWSER) – Senior year may not be ending so pleasantly for 62 students at New Jersey's Teaneck High School. They were arrested in connection with an ill-advised senior prank that involved them busting into their school around 2am today and allegedly doing the following: rubbing Vaseline on door handles, peeing in hallways, flipping over and breaking desks, graffiti-ing the place, and leaving balloons in their wake, report the Record and NBC New York. They caused extensive damage, say police, in what may have been a very short window: Police responded to a security alarm at 2:11am.
Breaking: 1st inside look at trashed Teaneck NJ HS, dozens of students arrested Frm @Brynn4ny #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/AWfA1jVT4o
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The Next Han Solo: Chris Pratt on His Star-Making Turn in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
It began, like so many great American success stories, with a selfie. While Chris Pratt trained to play a member of SEAL Team Six in Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty, his brother convinced him to take a picture of his chiseled bod and unveil it on Ellen. For years, the breezy Minnesotan had been pigeonholed as the dim-witted-but-lovable sitcom schlub on shows like Everwood, The O.C., andParks and Recreation, and struggled to gain a foothold in Hollywood. He'd auditioned for the roles of Jake Sully in Avatar, Capt. James T. Kirk in Star Trek, Duke in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Sam Flynn in TRON: Legacy, and countless others to no avail.
"I mean, shit, if there was a big movie coming out, I auditioned for it," says Pratt. "I auditioned for movies both good and bad. I was willing to do anything."
James Gunn, the director Marvel handpicked to helm the sci-fi opera Guardians of the Galaxy, was facing a similar quandary. He'd auditioned, he says, well over 100 actors and screen-tested in excess of 20 for the role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord, his wisecracking lead. And these weren't no-name guys. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eddie Redmayne, Jon Krasinski, Aaron Paul, Lee Pace, and James Marsden were all rumored to have read for Quill, but none of them clicked.
"Truly, I wanted to be blown away and feel like this guy would be just like Robert Downey Jr. was in Iron Man," says Gunn.
Guardians' casting director, Sarah Finn—who's cast virtually every Marvel film since Iron Man—kept suggesting Chris Pratt for the role. Gunn was confused, and unimpressed. "I said, 'The fat guy from Parks and Rec? That's insane! What are you talking about?!'" he recalls. "I was actually getting kind of upset with her because she kept bringing it up."
Gunn was so turned off by the suggestion that he refused to see him read for the part. But one day, he'd just read another actor for it when Finn said, "OK, now Chris Pratt's here."
"I'm pretty sure she tricked me into seeing him because I don't ever remember agreeing to see him," says Gunn. "Chris came in, and he was still chubby at that point, and within 20 seconds of him auditioning I just knew that he was the guy. I just knew it immediately. I turned around and looked to Sarah and I almost had tears in my eyes, because we'd gone through so many people."
But Pratt and Gunn still had to convince Marvel brass that he'd look the part. They were soon directed to that infamous selfie he'd snapped for Zero Dark Thirty.
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With the World Cup beginning, the remix captures much of the sound and culture of Brazil with a big room touch. If you weren't ready for the enormous soccer competition yet, you are now.
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Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert are taking their Locked & Reloaded tour to the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, as they're booked to perform together on the show. Dierks' "Home" is up for Best Country Solo Performance, while Miranda's Four the Record is nominated for Best Country Album. Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will also perform on the show.
"Having the chance to represent country music and that particular song on one of the biggest platforms there is for a live music award show, it would probably be one of the coolest television performances of my career."
The Grammys air live February 10th on CBS.
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The Insurance Contact Center and the Affordable Care Act - Preparing for the Unknown
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In many cases these consumers will reach the contact center out of frustration with the (lack of) information on insurance company web sites. There are tremendous customer experience, staffing, compliance and revenue-generation challenges that insurers must address as the Affordable Care Act moves forward:
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Woman charged with defacing D.C. monuments appears to have 'mental health issues,' police say
The woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral appeared in a Washington, D.C., court Tuesday, a day after she was arrested with a soda can of green paint inside the cathedral's Children's Chapel.
Jiamei Tian, a 58-year-old Chinese tourist, is accused of vandalizing an organ and woodwork in two separate chapels in the cathedral and charged with destroying private property. A judge ordered Tian held without bond pending a hearing later this week. She faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of $5,000 if convicted.
Tian appeared in court "in shackles and wearing a white jail jumpsuit," the Washington Post reported. She was accompanied by a Mandarin interpreter and a female marshal "who at one point pulled her backward when she became agitated while speaking."
According to prosecutors, Tian arrived in Washington late last week and was traveling on an expired visa. According to the Associated Press, she told officers she lived in Los Angeles and refused to cooperate with investigators, though "a language barrier complicated initial efforts to interview her."
Tian is a suspect in several other acts of vandalism.
On Friday, green paint was discovered splattered on the Lincoln Memorial and on a statue on the National Mall. A statue of Martin Luther in downtown Washington also was hit with green paint.
"What the motive is for the incidents, we don't really know," D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier told NewsChannel 8 on Tuesday. "I guess that will all start to unfold as we go through the courts."
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Here is my Kent State/Akron preview with Jonas Fortune...
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You can run on Kent State, and they will try to do the same to you.
Eugene Jarvis and Julian Edelman are scary runners out of the Flashes' backfield. They take comfort away from third-and-long.
Problem is, Jarvis probably won't play. The star running back has a high ankle sprain, according to Jonas Fortune's blog.
It is Edelman's feet that make his arm look serviceable. His scrambling essentially forces defenses to devote a player as a quarterback spy, which means there is one less defensive back. Shawn Bayes has been the only receiver worth mentioning so far. He has caught three touchdowns and almost 60 yards of passing per game.
Edelman is a creative offensive player. He can strike and make you hurt. However, it will be very difficult for Kent State to consistently move the chains without Jarvis' four or five yards per carry.
On defense, the Flashes' linebacker corps is suffering a similar problem as Akron's defensive line. KSU's three starting linebackers are hurt. If Akron's offensive line can make holes, it will be smooth sailing for Dennis Kennedy and Joe Tuzze into the secondary.
The Flashes also have allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 65 percent of passes, securing only one interception. With the Zips' backfield thinning, it would be good to incorporate more short passes to Jeremy Bruce and Dashan Miller to keep the clock moving and rest Kennedy.
The Flashes' greatest hope is that these rivalry games rarely proceed how we think. Two years ago, the Flashes pulled a stunner on Akron, derailing what Zips fans thought to be a follow-up on their MAC Championship. Last season, KSU beat Iowa State and held high hopes for the rest of the season. They came to the Rubber Bowl and lost, then dropped seven of their next eight.
Truth is, you never know. If motivation plays a role, you might give the edge to Kent State. I remember hearing some serious anger about the spray-painting incident. Unfortunately, that kind of motivation wears off after a few series, so the Flashes must find a better edge than that.
Oddsmakers picked the Zips to beat Kent State by four.
That probably will motivate the Flashes, considering they're at home for a rivalry game. Oh, and the AK-Rowdies (allegedly) tuned up their stadium with spray paint this summer.
I'm going to research KSU some more tonight. At this point, I think Akron will cover easily.
The way Akron lost today was disappointing.
Any college football fan would lament a 17-15 loss, but consider what the Zips accomplished today.
They played nose-to-nose with a team that might challenge for one of the nation's top conference crowns. They lost the game because Akron's kicker twitched (or whatever it was) and Cincinnati's did not.
That is a miniscule margin between two teams that clobbered each other for 60 minutes, and left each other a little less well off for the rest of the season. Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike apparently injured his wrist. Andrew Johnson was taken off the field on an ambulance.
Both teams made errors, so Cincinnati will say it shouldn't have been so close. In reality, the teams were evenly matched in the trenches and at the skill positions. The difference, like I said, came down to a twitch.
Also, please don't blame J.D. Brookhart for going for it on fourth-and-1, when the Zips were shut down and Johnson got hurt. The score was 14-9 and, for all we knew, Cincinnati was going to strike again. Nine times out of 10, the field goal would have been inconsequential. And who knows if Igor Iveljic would have made it.
I will have more on the game tomorrow.
The Zips must push the ball and get touchdowns -- especially early.
I can see Akron's defense getting in a groove later in the game, but early, watch for the Bearcats to march. That is why it's important that the Zips stay close in the first half.
Cincinnati's blogger thinks it will be a 35-13 blowout. With due respect, Akron was closer to Wisconsin than that. That game was on the road, and the Badgers are better than the Bearcats.
If Akron stays close early and dominates the turnover battle, it will be an upset. Because that's too much to ask, I don't think the Zips will win. However, I certainly wouldn't count them out. The 11-point spread seems fair.
Prediction: Akron 24, Cincinnati 35
Women's golf
Kristin Hill earned medalist honors at the Cardinal Classic last week.
Today, the MAC named her Golfer of the Week.
Hill shot an even-par 144 to lead the Zips to a second-place finish in the tournament that Ball State hosted and won. That is quite impressive for a team of six freshmen and one senior that did not compete at all this time last year.
I'm writing a term paper about Title IX, and how new regulations have made the gender-equality law easier to skirt (no pun intended). However, it's nice to see the law giving new opportunities and for women to take advantage of them, like Hill apparently has.
The ABJ's Tom Gaffney wrote a neat story about how the offensive line is gelling.
J.D. Brookhart said that the unit doesn't always get a great push, but it rarely misses assignments, which keeps Chris Jacquemain on his feet more often than not.
Akron's injured list shortened this week.
Eric Lively, Deni Odofin and James Harvey have improved enough since last week to play against Cincinnati. The only addition to the injured list is Brandon Anderson, who is doubtful.
However, as the ABJ's Tom Gaffney reports, Alex Allen (hip fracture) and Cowles Stewart (knee) are done for the season. This should not surprise you, because a player is not eligible for a medical redshirt if he plays more than three games (or 30 percent of the season, whichever is greater).
Gaffney also reports that Ryan Bain is seeing a specialist about his foot injury. (If my sources are correct, that might be coachspeak for, "Our legal team is still cooking up a plan to fight the NCAA.")
Regardless, it will be pleasant to have a workable two-deep on the defensive line again.
The Bearcats are 10.5-point favorites to beat the Zips Saturday at 3:30 at the Rubber Bowl.
The teams have only met four times before. The series is tied 2-2, but clearly Cincinnati has the advantage. In 2007, Cincinnati won the Papajohns.com Bowl and finished with 10 wins and a No. 17 ranking. Following the season, Cincinnati lost a long-winded battle against the NCAA to get quarterback Ben Mauk a final year of eligibility.
The Bearcats mauled Miami (Ohio) last week, 45-20, with a quarterback making his first career start. Tony Pike completed an audacious 20-of-24 passes for three touchdowns and no interceptions. They also stuffed Miami running back Thomas Merriweather for only 2.9 yards per carry.
The RedHawks were, however, able to pass a little against Cincinnati. Oklahoma also threw for 395 yards. Considering that Akron's strength is the running game, it will take a balanced attack to keep this game close.
Besides Pike, the players to watch on Cincinnati's offense are receivers Mardy Gilyard and Dominick Goodman. Both have averaged almost 100 yards per game. They each have three touchdowns this season, too.
Cincinnati's defense is just so-so at this point in the season. Defensive end Connor Barwin has tallied three sacks. Linebackers Ryan Manalac and Andre Revels lead the team in tackles.
The fact of the matter is, the Zips will need to score at least 35 to have a chance to win. Cincinnati runs a spread offense, which, in theory, the 3-3-5 scheme is designed to stop. Still, it would be naive to think Akron's defense is good enough to hold down the Bearcats just because the Zips had their way with Army.
The Zips did almost anything they desired against Army offensively and held the Black Knights to only 223 yards of their own.
Akron won a snoozer Saturday, 22-3, but it could have been a lot worse. The Zips missed an easy field goal and an extra point. Also, they converted only one of nine plays on third down.
Army continued a season-long trend by fumbling six times (six times!). Akron recovered four of them, including one in the end zone. Manley Waller piled on with first career interception.
The Zips' running game was steady as usual. Andre Jones and Deryn Bowser have become a great one-two punch at receiver. They combined for 160 yards and a touchdown. Chris Jacquemain played a conservative game, but that's fine. His problems come when he thinks he's Brett Favre.
By the way, I have heard from multiple sources that Ryan Bain's problems are with the NCAA, not the foot. The reports I heard are conflicting as to the cause.
I asked assistant athletic director Mike Cawood whether it was related to grades. He responded (and I quote): "I have not been told he is academically ineligible." I hate to speculate beyond that. My point is, don't expect to see him in uniform this season, or maybe ever.
Putting Bain on the injured list, however, is misleading. The coaches are being less than forthcoming about this. Hopefully it will get cleared up soon.
I will grade the team tomorrow.
Coach J.D. Brookhart is worried about Army's veer-option offense, the ABJ's Michael Beaven writes.
Without hope of seeing Ryan Bain, the defense struggles stop the least of running games, much less a complicated one.
While Army lacks talent, the Zips still have prepared feverishly to learn to stop the option offense.
The Zips are now 10.5-point favorites. Oddsmakers quickly realized that their initial seven-point spread was not cutting it. The over-under is 47.5 points.
Men's basketball
Coach Keith Dambrot came into my Sports Law class. I know. I know. It's a pretty cool class.
Army is fresh off a thrashing by Temple (35-7) and Division I-AA's New Hampshire (28-10).
The Black Knights have faced weak competition and still gotten their armor crumpled.
This game might not mean a whole lot to Akron's season, but if the Zips lose, it will be devastating to morale and J.D. Brookhart's future as coach.
But don't worry. It won't happen. Army is awful.
Quarterback Carson Williams has been efficient this season, but he has only attempted 21 passes in two games. With Akron's futility in stopping the run, we probably won't see much of him Saturday either.
In fact, Army recently implemented an option scheme on offense. Williams and backup quarterback Chip Bowden have combined for 27 carries -- more times than the two have passed the ball (24).
Their option pitches typically find Collin Mooney, a running back who has 42 carries for 138 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. Or the option pitches find the turf. Army has fumbled seven times and lost six of them in two games.
All of that has added up to 17 points this season -- against weak competition, mind you.
Despite giving up 63 points against lowly competition, Army's defense has not completely been to blame. The Black Knights have held opponents to an average of 152 passing yards and 159 rushing yards per game. They have also recovered four turnovers. It seems to me like the typical Army defensive unit: undersized, slow, but they hustle and make plays.
Men's soccer
ESPN.com has a feature on Akron and Steve Zakuani, saying the Zips came down to earth a little this weekend by losing to New Mexico and tying Missouri State.
The Zips will be home for the next three games. They play Florida Atlantic Friday at 12:30 at Lee Jackson Field.
The ABJ's Patrick McManamon wrote a great story about how Don Haskins had in impact on Mack Rhoades' life.
Haskins, known as the first coach to break the color barrier in college basketball, died recently. Rhoades worked with him and told some fascinating stories to McManamon.
Akron's new depth chart is missing three injured impact players: Alex Allen, Ryan Bain and Eric Lively.
Men's basketball
Nike can terminate its three-year contract with the men's basketball program if the university fires Keith Dambrot for any reason.
That is the term that shocked me the most in the Zips' newly minted contract with the biggest sports outfitter in the world. Contract.pdf
I meant to post these thoughts yesterday, but my Internet Explorer was out of whack.
Here's a riddle: What's the difference between Akron this week and Akron last week?
Lipstick? No. The answer is Sean Baker.
Baker, a defensive back for Ball State, caught three of Chris Jacquemain's four interceptions. The junior quarterback also fumbled, which Baker returned for a touchdown. Baker, who is auditioning for Chuck Norris status, also made nine tackles and broke up a pass.
The Zips lost 41-24 in a game that looked eerily like last week's win over Syracuse. Problem was, Akron couldn't protect the ball this time.
Were there good things about Akron's performance? Sure. The secondary limited Nate Davis' options by providing solid coverage, particularly downfield. Miguel Graham logged the play of the game with a one-handed interception in the endzone.
Akron's running game was healthy (although I would argue that the coaches didn't give Andrew Johnson nearly enough carries). Deryn Bowser also played well, catching eight passes for 117 yards.
The real problem was dropped passes and other mistakes in the passing game. Dashan Miller and Jeremy Bruce each dropped an easy catch that turned into an interception.
Although Alex Allen left the game on a stretcher, I have been told that his injury is not as serious as it appeared. Allen believes he can play next week (but what player doesn't?).
Jacquemain's stats are worse than they should be, but he still played awful. This was a game that the Zips would have won, if only they received adequate quarterback play.
For what it's worth, tailgating was fun. Although the intense rain created new rivers and swamps, yours truly and several others took the opportunity to slide through the mud. Good times.
I will have more on the game tomorrow.
It's been pouring rain the past 24 hours, and relief does not appear to be in sight.
How will that affect the game?
Normally, it is a detriment to the offense that relies heavier on passing, which would be Ball State. However, Cardinals quarterback Nate Davis wears a glove on his throwing hand, so maybe it won't affect him.
Typically, you are the first to hear my thoughts on an upcoming Zips football game.
Not this time.
I gave my two cents to Ball State blogger Phil Friend, who does a nice job reporting on the Cardinals. (He's also a sports editor at a newspaper in Indiana.)
I conducted a brief interview with my counterpart at Ball State.
The blogger's name is Phil Friend.
After running for more than 100 yards against Syracuse, Alex Allen is now the starting running back.
J.D. Brookhart made some other changes to the depth chart heading into Saturday's game at Ball State. You might think they are minor, but I know the coaches wouldn't alter anything without a reason.
Akron darned sure better beat Kent State and Army.
Along with Syracuse, they are three of the nation's 10 worst teams, according to ESPN.com.
The Buchtelite's Vincent Dorsey traveled to Syracuse for the game. Read his column.
Men's soccer
With a No. 2 national ranking, the Zips almost have returned to the top of the nation.
Akron sits behind the unanimous No. 1 Wake Forest.
The oddsmakers think highly of Ball State.
The Cardinals are seven-point favorites at the Rubber Bowl. They should be.
Quarterback Nate Davis and his team are slowly becoming the MAC's darlings. His favorite target is Dante Love, a 5-foot-10 senior who is breaking school receiving records.
It's not just them. The Cardinals have several NFL prospects. Punter Chris Miller has been the nation's best for a couple years. Tight end Darius Hill is always there for a crucial first down. And that's not to mention some of Ball State's playmakers on defense.
Despite giving up 346 rushing yards, the Cardinals beat Navy 35-23 on national television last week.
There's a reason, however, why Ball State isn't a top-25 team. The Cardinals have struggled to stop the run. The performance against Navy didn't reassure anyone. That makes Ball State a better matchup for Akron than for other MAC teams.
I love reading the "I my gosh! We lost to Akron" news stories.
Here is one. It outlines the indisputable conclusion that Greg Robinson's time at Syracuse is done.
After last season's incompetence and the offense's so-so performance against Wisconsin, the Zips exploded for 42 points, outlasting Syracuse 42-28.
I have been a harsh critic of Chris Jacquemain, but you can't say anything about the junior quarterback except that he manned the pocket like a veteran, whipped the ball to open receivers and played like an all-conference passer.
Jacquemain completed 20 of 26 passes for 260 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He passed within the offense and let the running backs move the chains. Alex Allen led the corps with 103 yards and two touchdowns. Dennis Kennedy and Andrew Johnson also looked good.
It wasn't all positive, though. Syracuse's running backs shot through the Zips' defense with ease. Both teams rushed for 218 yards. But the Zips were able to squeeze the vice when they needed to most, namely a 4th-and-1 from the Akron 46-yard line near the end of the game.
Along with Jacquemain, Andre Jones might have had his coming-out game at receiver. He caught seven passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns. All the main receivers looked good, though.
The end result might be J.D. Brookhart's effort leading to the end of his mentor Greg Robinson's job at Syracuse. The Orange has lost consecutive games to, what many experts considered, the lowest tier of Division I teams.
Meanwhile, it might be a win that solidifies Brookhart's job security by giving his team confidence heading into the home opener versus Ball State. A BCS win is a big deal for a MAC team.
What's a big deal for me? Sitting next to Jerry "The King" Lawler at the Aeros game tonight!
As usual, I will analyze the game more thoroughly tomorrow.
Syracuse coach Greg Robinson replaced incumbent quarterback Andrew Robinson on Friday.
Enter senior Cameron Dantley, who did not appear destined to take a snap until Robinson's horrid performance at Northwestern.
The son of NBA hall of famer Adrian Dantley, Cameron is a walk-on who earned a scholarship just last year. Last season, he completed 48-of-90 passes for five touchdowns and three interceptions.
What this really means is that Syracuse will rely more heavily on its running game, which finally twitched after last season's coma.
Men's soccer
Another shutout for the Zips defense and a deciding goal by Steve Zakuani led Akron to a 1-0 victory over West Virginia tonight.
The Mountaineers began the season ranked No. 15, but fell off the chart. Next up is Cincinnati at 2:30 on Sunday at Lee Jackson Field. It will be the Zips' third Big East opponent in 10 days.
Men's basketball
A filmmaker with local roots created a documentary chronicling the senior season of LeBron James' St. Vincent/St. Mary's team that included Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce.
Kristopher Belman's film will open Saturday at a Toronto festival with the former Zips in attendance. Belman attended Walsh Jesuit High School.
If you're wondering why you haven't seen many recruiting updates lately, it's because this is a slow period.
Ryan Bain is doubtful for Saturday's game at Syracuse because of his injured foot.
Also doubtful are Paul Simkovich (head) and Joe Tuzze (leg). Eric Lively and Jerome Royal are out with arm injuries.
It's probably a good idea to get Bain rested up, but I'm excited to see what impact he has on the defense.
Associate AD Hunter Yuracheck told the Buchtelite that InfoCision Stadium will look 95 percent like what the specs showed.
That confirms a rumor I heard that UA is cutting costs on the stadium.
Speaking of the Buchtelite, Vincent Dorsey was inspired by the Zips' loss.
Men's basketball
Keith Dambrot took a step forward with the schedule that UA released today.
Unfortunately, it was a few years too late (but that's a dead horse). Anyhow, next season's schedule features home games against perennial RPI boosters Dayton and Winthrop. The team will have upset opportunities at Pitt and Virginia Commonwealth.
Every year, I look to see when the Zips play Kent State. The teams will play at Akron on Jan. 24, the final game before MAC West play begins. The Zips will travel to Kent State on March 8 to conclude the regular season.
UA's assistant athletic director for compliance Kevin Klotz came into my Sports Law class to talk about NCAA regulations.
He did a great job explaining what he does to keep Akron in good standing with the NCAA. Our class ate it up.
Will this be the Zips' BCS shocker?
Oddsmakers think Akron has a puncher's chance, saying Syracuse is only a 4.5-point favorite in the Carrier Dome.
The Orange finished 2-10 last year under Greg Robinson, with whom J.D. Brookhart has a personal connection. The Orange gained only two yards per carry all season. The athletic director allowed Robinson to have another year as an opportunity to coach his own recruits.
Scout.com says the Orange plans to run more this season. That wasn't exactly the plan in week one against Northwestern, which Syracuse lost 30-10. The Orange passed more than it ran, and did neither particularly well.
Ryan Bain would actually give the Zips' defensive line an advantage against Syracuse's smallish offensive front (but we won't know the injury report until tomorrow). Quarterback Andrew Robinson has put up big numbers in games sporadically, but his favorite targets are gone from last year. He's not particularly precise with his passes, either.
The Orange defense got plowed by Northwestern's Tyrell Sutton, but not quite as badly as P.J. Hill buried the Zips. The team's defensive line is also small, and it should make for a big running day for Akron, as well.
Men's soccer
The Zips jumped seven spots to become No. 5 in the national poll.
Men's basketball
Congratulations go out to Jeff Boals, who is now an associate head coach.
The new title demonstrates how much he means to the basketball program. Oh, and he is the man behind the Zeke Marshall coup.
Zips fans might not like to hear this, but he is the next Shaka Smart, in that his career will take him much higher than assistant coach in the MAC. Smart is now an assistant for Billy Donovan at Florida.
Also this...
Chris Singletary from Kent State got in a little trouble over the weekend.
Allegedly, he got "uncooperative" with the police. That might be his last straw.
Sorry I missed the action this weekend. I did get a chance to watch highlights from a bar in Hyannis, Mass.
Before I get to my thoughts, I'd like to thank Dan Kadar and Michael Beaven for stepping in. These are two University of Akron guys working at the ABJ who care about the teams and covering them.
Former Akron offensive lineman Andy Alleman was picked up by the Miami Dolphins yesterday. He was released by the New Orleans Saints just before NFL rosters had to be lowered to 53 players.
The Dolphins also added another guard/center in Nate Garner, who was released by the Jets.
Still, though, this could be a good spot for Alleman. The Dolphins are rebuilding, so if he can latch on here and impress coaches, he could have a decent career in Miami. Also, living on South Beach probably has its perks.
This post brought to you by Dan Kadar because Mike Rasor may or may not still be out of town and/or dead.


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SHOCKING: British hospitals burned bodies of aborted, miscarried babies to heat buildings
British hospitals incinerated the bodies of thousands of aborted and miscarried babies as clinical waste, with some used to heat hospitals as part of an energy efficiency programs, the Telegraph reports.
Ten hospitals of the National Health Service, the UK's prized single-payer system, have admitted to burning fetal bodies with other medical waste. Another two NHS hospitals which housed "waste-to-energy" plants, which generate heat while eliminating so-called medical waste.
Addenbrooke hospital in Cambridge, England hosted a waste-to-energy plant where officials incinerated the bodies of 797 babies, while telling their mothers that the bodies would be "cremated."
Ipswich Hospital, an NHS facility whose waste-to-energy plant was run by a private contractor, burnt 1,101 fetal bodies between 2011 and 2013, after bringing in bodies from another hospital to provide more energy for the plant. A spokeswoman for the hospital denied that the NHS facility was incinerating fetal remains and was "concerned" that another bodies from another hospital had been incinerated in its waste-to-energy plant.


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NY Cop Tries to Rescue Cat, Firefighters Rescue Cop
(NEWSER) – Not the finest hour for New York's finest: Firefighters in New York City had to rescue an NYPD officer after he became stuck up a tree while trying to rescue a cat, Gothamist reports. A tower ladder bucket was used to bring the officer—and the cat—down from where they were stuck, about 30 feet above the ground. "All people and animals are safe after this incident," an FDNY spokesman says. The rescue attracted a crowd of students who had just gotten out from a nearby school, a witness tells NBC, adding that fire trucks "took their time" in the rescue.


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Was $89.95 NOW $49.95
This is the packable Panama hat that unfolds back to its original shape when unpacked. Available exclusively from Hammacher Schlemmer, the hat is made in Ecuador from bleached leaves of the Toquilla palm, the traditional plant fiber used to make Panama hats since they were first discovered by North Americans in the early 1900s during construction of the Panama Canal. Ideal for travel, it can be packed into suitcases or squeezed flat for between-seat storage, yet the fibers' unique woven pattern allow the hat to unfold back to its original shape. Its brim provides 360� of sun protection (50+ UV rating); woven fibers allow air to circulate. Natural color. Men's. Size X-Large (23 1/2-24"). (1 oz.)
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Not as advertised.
By Charles
from Ohio
I bought this hat so I could pack it in my suitcase for vacations. It was advertised as crushable and capable of returning to it's original shape. That was not the case. It did not return to it's original shape and the straw material split and ripped. I would not recommend this hat for travel and for packing in a suitcase.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Great hat but...
By SRA
from Nutley, NJ
The hat is beautifully made, sturdy and lightweight. The ad states that it is packable and shows a picture of the hat rolled up and ready to place in a suitcase. I am hesitant to do this however because the brim seems to want to crease when folded. The hat would not be very presentable with a crease in its brim. Otherwise this is a wonderful hat.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By jazzper
from Minneapolis, MN
Sent it back because it seemed too stiff to flatten with breaking the fibers in the hat.
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Time Will Tell
By gj
from Calgary, AB
While I have not traveled with this hat yet, I have rolled it up several times as per the photo in the catalogue. When unrolled a few of the straw fibers in the crown cracked. Time will tell if it is durable or if it is returned on the lifetime guarantee.Not able to recommend it until it proves itself.
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Tight fit
By none
from Bellevue, WA
Good looking hat. Tight fit even with XL size.
Not as packable as claimed
By John B
from Lincoln, CA
I had to iron out the creases on the brim after folding.
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By craftcarver
from Phoenix, Arizona
On my second hat. The first one came apart on the front of the crown. Love the look and the fit. Time will tell if this one lasts. The first one lasted 3 months. I wear it daily
Packable hat not packable
By Dr. Stealth
from New Brunswick, Canada
This hat was apparently not designed to be packable
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Exactly what I was looking for!
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Great looking hat that is packable. Looks way more expensive than it was. I'm buying another. I have shopped hats that looked and felt the same for 10 times more. Thanks.
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More than half in Congress are millionaires
Lawmakers with a net worth below $1 million are now a minority in Congress, an analysis of congressional financial disclosure data finds.
A new study conducted by the Center for Responsive Politics discovered that for the first time, more than half those in the House and Senate are millionaires. The study examined disclosures filed last year, the most recent available, and found 268 have an average net worth above the threshold. Lawmakers are required to make ranges of their financial assets public each year.
In the House, the study found Democrats on average were wealthier than Republicans. In the Senate, the opposite is true.
Some of the most interesting findings in the CRP analysis:
- The median net worth for the 530 current lawmakers who were in Congress as of the May filing deadline was $1,008,767 -- an increase from last year when it was $966,000.
- Congressional Democrats had a median net worth of $1.04 million.
- Congressional Republicans had a median net worth of almost exactly $1 million.
- The median net worth for all House members was $896,000 -- that's up from $856,000 in 2011.
- The median net worth for all senators increased to $2.7 million from $2.5 million.
- Senate Democrats reported a median net worth of $1.7 million (a decline from 2011's $2.4 million), compared to Senate Republicans, at $2.9 million (an increase from $2.5 million).
For more, see all of the CRP data, the non-profit, non-partisan research group's methodology and a list of thewealthiest lawmakers in Washington.


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'Britney Spears: Piece Of Me' best-selling show in Vegas history
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Britney Spears' recently announced Planet Hollywood residency is "the best-selling show in the history of Vegas," according to her manager Larry Rudolph.
The superstar's manager is speaking to "E News!" to clear up rumors after several tabloids reported that the first week of sales were less than expected. Rudolph says that "nothing could be further from the truth." He says that the highest-price VIP packages for the first 16 shows sold out "instantaneously" and that more had to be added due to the demand.
Rudolph adds that Caesars Entertainment is even considering putting up the next block of tickets on sale earlier than scheduled to meet the "high demand."
Caesars released a statement on Tuesday as well, saying that sales have been "extraordinary" and "as strong as" the sales for any of its other "iconic Las Vegas headliner shows."
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Report: Simon Cowell's friend knew about affair with wife
Rumors are continuing to swirl about Lauren Silverman, the woman carrying Simon Cowell's baby, and her soon-to-be ex-husband Andrew.
Sources are telling "TMZ," that Andrew, who was close friends with the reality TV mogul, was fully aware that an affair was going on between the two - and didn't try to stop it.
The site is reporting that the couple had a "mutual understanding," and that Andrew is now only pretending to be surprised that his wife became pregnant with his child.
Lauren's attorney contacted the site, saying that many of the statements in their story are "simply inaccurate," but continued to keep the details of the case under wraps.
Meanwhile, a source close to Andrew is insisting that he had no idea about any relationship with Cowell.
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Adam Lambert makes debut on 'Glee'
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"Glee" is welcoming Adam Lambert to its ever-growing list of guest stars this Thursday.
The singer is starting his multi-episode arc as the show takes on the hits of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.
As "Glee" moves on from its emotional Cory Monteith tribute episode, Chris Colfer's Kurt decides to start a band in New York, with the help of Santana, Rachel and Demi Lovato's character Dani. Adam plays Elliott "Starchild" Gilbert, the only person who shows up for Kurt's audition. Unfortunately, his performance of Gaga's "Marry The Night" only incites jealousy out of Kurt, starting up a new rivalry.
In a promo for the new episode, Adam says he's a fan of both Gaga and Katy. He calls the two "fabulous," "over the top" and "at the top of their game." Adam adds that as a fan on the show, being on set was "surreal" and that he feels it's "a good fit."
Check out his version of Gaga's "Marry The Night" here: